Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty scored first-half headers as the Republic of Ireland battled back to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the first leg of their Nations League play-off. Marin Petkov fired the hosts ...

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Bulgaria has maintained its position at 85th place out of 147 countries in the latest World Happiness Report, making it the lowest-ranked European Union member in the index. Despite this, the ...

The Boys in Green are back in action in a two legged UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation tie against Bulgaria. The first leg is on the road in Plovdiv, with the second leg taking place at the ...

Match ends, Bulgaria 1, Republic of Ireland 2. 95' Second Half ends, Bulgaria 1, Republic of Ireland 2. 95' Anton Nedyalkov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 95' Foul by Mark ...

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Ireland will take on Bulgaria in a two-legged Uefa Nations League play-off this evening and Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know. Ireland travel to Bulgaria for the first leg of their play ...

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The visitors will be out to secure a positive result ahead of Sunday’s second leg on home soil as they are looking to avoid relegation to League C after finishing third behind England and Greece ...