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Ireland has two football associations – a unique situation in Europe
Ireland has two football associations — an unusual situation in Europe. There is the FAI (Football Association of Ireland), which has jurisdiction in the Republic of Ireland, and, The IFA (Irish Football Association), which holds power in Northern Ireland. It is one of the few countries with a history of two separate federations.
Some famous footballers of Irish birth played for other national teams.
At the time because of simplified citizenship rules in the United Kingdom, many players had a choice. Some may have been born in Ireland but they either played for England and Wales.
Irish fans are considered some of the “friendliest” in the world
At Euro 2012, Irish fans even receive official awards for their supportive culture, singing when the team are losing
- Ireland did not lose a single match in regular times across three straight World Cups
- In three successive World Cups (1990, 1994, and 2002) the Irish national team didn’ t lose a match during regular time! It was only eliminated on penalties or extra time.
“Jack Charlton style” — a unique soccer phenomenon
British coach Jack Charlton, who directed the Irish national football squad, created a style of play that kicked off Irish football, which was characterized by: pressing high up front, long forward passes, simple but devastating football.