Former FAI director of football Marc Canham lands new role with Saudi Arabian FA
The 43-year-old worked for the FAI for just under three years, departing in April 2025
Football Association Of Ireland (FAI)
FAI to refund season ticket holders for Ireland v Israel fixture in Serbia
Ireland’s ‘home’ leg fixture to be played behind closed doors in Backa Topola on October 4th
FAI ‘brave’ for not backing Infantino. What about Israel?
Israel continues to try to annihilate the population of Gaza and the West Bank
The FAI picks a side and it’s official – Gianni Infantino has lost Ireland
Uefa is the FAI’s main source of revenue, with the co-hosting of Euro 2028 the pot of gold on the horizon
FAI withdraws support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid
FAI rescind letter of support supplied earlier this year
Croke Park to host largest ever crowd for a soccer match in Ireland
Friendly between Manchester United and Leeds United will draw 83,000 fans
FAI bins another grand plan and reminds us the football family is still dysfunctional
Football Pathways Plan aimed to align the sport's calendar, but lack of unity proved its undoing
Ajax v Shelbourne: Irish players and clubs have long history of lessons from Dutch masters
Amsterdam club went on to conquer Europe after Ireland gave them their first professional manager in 1910
FAI ‘will not facilitate’ Irish fans attending Nations League fixtures against Israel
Ireland to face Israel in Hungary on September 27th before ‘home’ tie in Serbia on October 4th
FAI remain silent on support for beleaguered Fifa boss Gianni Infantino
Several European nations have formally withdrawn support for Infantino’s re-election for a fourth term as president
Infantino’s World Cup plot leaves him deserted by allies and with his credibility detonated
Fifa president has managed to unite football, but not in the way he wished
FAI postpone moving all competitions to ‘summer’ schedule until at least 2029
FAI say ‘consultation on aligned football calendar may be revisited’
FAI joins Uefa nations in World Cup boycott
All 55 Uefa nations have rebelled against Fifa’s plans to sell World Cup stake to private equity
Group protesting Israel vs Ireland soccer match occupies Department of Sport offices
#StoptheGame demonstrators demand cancellation of Nations League fixture and promise further action
FAI among associations given 53 days by Fifa to sign up to controversial World Cup plans
Uefa has heavily criticised the proposal, saying it ‘crosses a line’
Former FAI coach (60s) arrested in investigation into historical sexual abuse of women players
Man being detained at Dublin Garda station
Ringmahon Rangers case shows GAA casts a long shadow over Irish football
Scheduling clash with World Cup and All-Ireland hurling finals left the Cork amateur side in the doghouse with the FAI
Monaghan club remove John Delaney’s name from grounds
Clones Town say they remain ‘genuinely grateful’ for Delaney’s support
Closed doors do not resolve contradictory Nations League fixtures against Israel
Agreeing to play the games risks normalising a situation the Irish State has repeatedly condemned
Gavin Cooney: Gianni Infantino playing the fame game creates conflict of interest for Fifa
Organisation’s ideal of absolute neutrality in danger as Fifa faithfully follows America’s scripture of celebrity
Ringmahon Rangers given five-year ban from FAI Cup for walkover against Bohemians
Cork side opted to concede the fixture which was scheduled to clash with the World Cup and All-Ireland hurling finals
Inside Ireland’s chess boom: The ‘national phenomenon’ that is still not recognised as a sport
As the chess boom takes hold, getting official recognition as a sport will unlock funding, says the Irish Chess Union
FAI delegates vote in favour of fulfilling Nations League fixtures against Israel
Motion at EGM passes 75 votes to 32 with three abstentions
Will Wednesday’s FAI egm determine whether the Ireland-Israel matches go ahead?
Up to 138 delegates are to vote on whether to back the FAI board’s decision to fulfil the Nations League fixtures
Ireland’s principles will be eroded by Israel matches
Agreeing to play fixtures risks normalising a situation that has been repeatedly condemned
FAI members to vote next week on decision to fulfil Israel fixtures
In a letter to members, FAI say a boycott would cost Irish football at least €5.5m and could climb to €10.3m
Ireland-Israel soccer match could have been avoided
Future sports and cultural participation with Israel should be banned
Clones Town football club to vote on renaming John Delaney Park grounds
Delaney exited FAI following damaging media revelations about the association’s governance and finances
Gary McGann appointed chairman of company operating Aviva Stadium
New Stadium DAC, which runs the Ballsbridge stadium on behalf of the IRFU and the FAI
Ireland will play Israel in Serbia as neutral venue for Nations League match
The FAI said the decision follows decision to move fixture due to ‘operational challenges’ of playing on home soil
The nine projects awarded €24.7m in total funding six years ago that have still not started
FAI among sports organisations criticised over delays, with Minister saying projects cannot continue on the ‘never-never’
Philip Browne obituary: Administrator who oversaw rugby’s transition to professional status
Elite rower and former IRFU chief executive was known for his integrity and calm demeanour
FAI say call for EGM to discuss boycotting of Israel games ‘invalid’
Association did not receive the required number of letters of requisition to call the meeting
Minister’s wording when talking about the Ireland-Israel match was unwise
Patrick O’Donovan may regret leaving Ireland’s players to tackle the dilemma alone
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