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Brady backing for McClean and Doyle [May 17, 2012] Liam Brady has backed Sunderland winger James McClean to play a ?huge role? for the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2012. [via YahooNews] More >>

Holders robbed of Puyol & possibly Villa - how Spain, Italy, Ireland & Croatia stand with one month to go until Euro ... [May 08, 2012] Two of Europe and world football's big guns, Spain and Italy, dominate Group C in what looks on paper to be a straightforward section for the two quarter-finalists from Euro 2008. But it never is when you have two tricky opponents in the mix in the shape of the Republic of Ireland and Croatia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Given 'relishing' Ireland's EURO odyssey [Apr 11, 2012] Shay Given says the Republic of Ireland cannot wait to play "against some of the best teams in the world" at UEFA EURO 2012, where they face Croatia, Italy and Spain in Group C. [via YahooNews] More >>

Euro 2012 Preview: 8 Things to Know About Croatia [Apr 06, 2012] Euro 2012 is around the corner for Croatia, and they?ll be hoping they can shock the world like Ciro Bla?evi??s bunch did in 1998. Slaven Bili? has a serviceable squad but has drawn a tough group on paper: Spain, Italy and the Republic of Ireland. Here are eight things you need to know about Croatia at Euro 2012.? ? Begin Slideshow [via YahooNews] More >>

Legends target Croatia at finals [Mar 08, 2012] Heroes of the Republic of Ireland?s opening games at Euro ?88 and Italia ?90 respectively, Packie Bonner and Kevin Sheedy know how crucial it is to hit the ground running at a major finals. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia prepared for friendly fire in Sweden [Feb 29, 2012] Croatia?s friendly with Sweden tonight will be a good rehearsal for their Euro 2012 opener against the Republic of Ireland, coach Slaven Bilic claimed yesterday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Ireland, Croatia coast as Portugal struggle [Nov 12, 2011] The Republic of Ireland, Croatia and the Czech Republic all took giant strides towards qualifying for Euro 2012 on Friday but Portugal were left with plenty of work to do after their stalemate in Bosnia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Big away wins for Croatia and Ireland in Euro playoffs [Nov 12, 2011] Croatia and Republic of Ireland all but sealed their places in Euro 2012 with emphatic away wins in the first leg of their playoff ties Friday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Croatia | International friendly match report [Aug 11, 2011] ? Republic of Ireland 0-0 Croatia The Republic of Ireland extended their unbeaten run to five games after playing out a goalless draw with Croatia in their friendly at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night. However, the hosts, who had won their previous four fixtures, were fortunate not to go in a goal down at half-time when Glenn Whelan appeared to bundle over the former Arsenal striker, Eduardo ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Trapattoni pleased with 'fair' draw [Aug 11, 2011] Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni hailed another positive result for his team after seeing them draw 0-0 with Croatia at the Aviva Stadium. [via YahooNews] More >>

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Croatia [Aug 11, 2011] The Republic of Ireland stretched their unbeaten run to five games with a scoreless draw against Croatia at Aviva Stadium. [via YahooNews] More >>

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Croatia: Uninspiring performance results in scoreless draw [Aug 10, 2011] Republic of Ireland have held Croatia to a scoreless draw after a rather uninspired performance in Dublin. Both sides got a number of small chances throughout the match without ever really troubling any of the two goalkeepers. [via YahooNews] More >>

Doyle pulls out of Republic match [Aug 09, 2011] Wolves striker Kevin Doyle is ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly game against Croatia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Euro 2012 qual. - Injured Doyle misses Croatia tie [Aug 09, 2011] Wolves striker Kevin Doyle has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Croatia on Wednesday night. [via YahooNews] More >>

Doyle misses Croatia clash [Aug 09, 2011] Wolves striker Kevin Doyle has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Croatia on Wednesday night and will return to Reading. [via YahooNews] More >>

Doyle pulls out of Republic match [Aug 09, 2011] Wolves striker Kevin Doyle is ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly game against Croatia. [via YahooNews] More >>