Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni admits it
is likely he will leave his role when his contract expires next June.
The 74-year-old has been in his current post for five
years, during a tospy turvy period for Ireland.
Ireland endured a controversial World Cup play-off defeat
by France four years ago, but did qualify for Euro 2012.
But Friday's 2-1 reverse to Sweden means it is unlikely
the Irish will be involved in next summer's World Cup in Brazil, and Trapattoni
accepts he will not be involved in the next challenge.
Trapattoni said: "I don't expect, after this
campaign, to go again in the future. Sure, no.
"Over five years, I think we have achieved a good
result. We have changed the team, we have improved the ranking, we have moved
on players and discovered many others.
"In France, the first time, you know we deserved to
go through; then we achieved qualification; now maybe the third position could
be also a good result for us.
"Obviously, I thought until Saturday we could
qualify and if we did achieve that result, then after Brazil, sure, I don't think
about continuing."
However, Trapattoni insists he will not be resigning from
his post before his contracts comes to an end.
He added: "No. I can continue and help the next
(manager) because in this short time, maybe this player or another can show the
next manager where he can place his trust and how to develop him."
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