Last updated on .From the section Republic of IrelandAlan McLoughlin celebrates at the final whistle after his goal earns a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland and 1994 World Cup qualificationFormer Republic of Ireland and Portsmouth midfielder Alan McLoughlin has passed away at the age of 54. McLoughlin is best remembered for his equalising goal against Northern Ireland which clinched qualification for the 1994 World Cup finals. The FAI paid has paid tribute to McLoughlin, who scored two goals in a nine-year international career and was in the Republic squad for the 1990 and 1994 World Cup finals. Deepest sympathies"The Football Association of Ireland extends our deepest sympathies to Debbie, Abby and Megan McLoughlin following the death today of our former international midfielder Alan McLoughlin at the age of 54," the FAI said on Tuesday. Alan McLoughlin played more than 300 games for Portsmouth between 1992 and 1999"Capped 42 times by the Republic of Ireland under Jack Charlton and Mick McCarthy, Alan famously scored the Windsor Park equaliser against Northern Ireland in November 1993 that sent the Republic of Ireland to USA '94.

Source: BBC May 04, 2021 15:32 UTC