Niall John Quinn (honorary MBE; born 6 October 1966) is an Irish former professional footballer and businessman, and the ex-chairman of Sunderland A.F.C.. Quinn continued as Sunderland's director responsible for international development until he stepped down in February 2012. He received 92 caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team, scoring 21 times, and appearing for the national side at one UEFA European Football Championship in 1988 and two FIFA World Cups in 1990 and 2002. He played club football for English Premier League teams Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.Quinn is also heavily involved in the management side of horse racing.
Republic of Ireland's record goal Scorer at 21 goals, as of October 2001.
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Retired from international football after the 2002 World Cup.
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Played soccer for Ireland in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy and 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan. Missed out on the 1994 World Cup due to injury.