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Thursday 28 September 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Previews

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2022
Neymar and Ronaldo arrive shouldering a different kind of burden
Brazil aiming to avoid shock against Serbia while Portugal talisman has own issues to contend with ahead of Ghana meeting.
Liverpool come up against the other form team of 2022: John Brewin's unmissable matches
Elsewhere, Real Madrid can wrap up the title in Spain, while the Scudetto is in Milan’s hands.
Merseyside derby, Der Klassiker and the Copa del Rey final: John Brewin's unmissable matches
There’s something for everyone in this week’s European Eye.
Liverpool and Man City do it all again at Wembley: John Brewin's standout games this weekend
Having both advanced to the Champions League semi-finals, (arguably) Europe’s two best teams meet for the second time in less than a week.
Little between them as Premier League's title rivals collide: John Brewin's unmissable matches
Here’s a rundown of the fixtures worth paying close attention to this weekend.
Table-topping Clontarf host Munsters and the rest of the weekend's AIL previews
Dave Mervyn looks ahead to all of the weekend’s action in the Energia Men’s All-Ireland League.
Things are beginning to go right for Newcastle: John Brewin's standout matches
Our European expert picks five matches from the top leagues to preview ahead of the weekend’s action.
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Is El Loco's time at Leeds coming to an end? John Brewin's unmissable matches this weekend
Our European expert makes five picks from the continent’s top leagues, with predictions and the latest odds from William Hill.
Madrid's big two face off and Gerrard returns to Liverpool: John Brewin's standout matches
Leaders Real Madrid have the upper hand on defending champions Atleti and other talking points from around the continent in European Eye.
Derbies in Dublin, Cork and Limerick plus the rest of this weekend's AIL previews
Dave Mervyn looks ahead to the latest round of fixtures.
Lansdowne host Young Munster at the Aviva Stadium and this weekend's AIL previews
Dave Mervyn looks ahead to the action from the men’s Division 1A and 1B.
A €350m takeover and German football's next star: John Brewin picks his standout matches
European Eye returns to look ahead to this weekend’s games following the international break.
Munster derby for defending champions Cork Con and the rest of this weekend's AIL previews
Dave Mervyn looks ahead to all the action from the men’s Division 1A and 1B.
All-Ireland Cup semi-finals take centre stage this weekend
Lansdowne are bound for Dooradoyle to meet top-flight rivals Garryowen, while City of Armagh face fellow Division 1B side Buccaneers.
Dublin derby for champions Lansdowne and this weekend's AIL previews
Division 1A leaders Cork Constitution are away to Terenure College on Saturday.
Top-of-the-table clash the highlight of Saturday's AIL action
First meets second at Castle Avenue, while fifth-place Shannon host third-place Lansdowne.
Cork Con, Clontarf and Garryowen aiming to keep up 100% records
The third round of Division 1A kicks off tonight, when defending champions Lansdowne will hope to get off the mark.
Defending champions Lansdowne on the road to Clontarf while Shannon return to top flight
The AIL’s top two divisions are back this weekend and we’ve got all the 1A and 1B previews.
Cork Con welcome table-toppers Lansdowne while Buccaneers face stiff fight for survival
Your AIL Division 1A and 1B previews.
Unbeaten leaders Lansdowne host UCD and the rest of your UBL previews
In Division 1B, it’s first against second at Thomond Park.
Champs Con travel to in-form Terenure and all your UBL previews
Here’s what to expect in Division 1A and 1B of the UBL this weekend.
Lansdowne still leading the way with 3 Ulster Bank League rounds to play
We look ahead to Saturday’s Division 1A and 1B matches around the country.
Relegation scrap and top-of-the-table clash in store as UBL finish line draws closer
The great Moss Keane will be remembered by table-toppers Lansdowne before their clash with Cork Con.
Lansdowne the team to catch going into this weekend's Ulster Bank League action
We look ahead to Saturday’s Division 1A and 1B matches around the country.
Zidane's biggest game as Real Madrid boss and this week's Champions League talking points
Real Madrid hold a 2-0 lead against Roma, while Chelsea are behind for the visit of PSG.
The title could be won and four other reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
It’s the penultimate round of Premier Division fixtures this evening.
Here are your Division 1A and 1B Ulster Bank League previews
You can watch the Clontarf v UCD clash live from the comfort of your couch this evening, before a busy Saturday of AIL action.
5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland and FAI Cup semi-finals this weekend
There are three league fixtures tonight and two cup semi-finals on Sunday.
5 reasons to go watch League of Ireland football this weekend
With five rounds of matches left to play, there is plenty up for grabs around the country.
4 reasons to go watch League of Ireland football this weekend
The EA Sports Cup is up for grabs while Cork City and St Patrick’s Athletic can make up ground on Dundalk.
5 things to look out for on the first night of the Champions League group stages
Arsenal will be looking to win in Dortmund for the second season running, while Liverpool return to the competition and last season’s runners-up Atletico Madrid are also in action.
5 talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League action
Chelsea face another newly-promoted club while Liverpool take on Man City on Monday night.
5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
Can Pat Fenlon spark an instant upturn in fortunes for Shamrock Rovers or will his old club Derry spoil the party?
5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
After another midweek of European fixtures, it’s back to domestic football for all 12 Premier Division clubs.
3 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
There are just three Premier Division fixtures over the coming days due to clubs’ involvement in Europe.
5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
Dundalk are away from home, Cork travel to Louth while Bohs host St Pat’s.
5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
Cork City welcome the return of a fan favourite, Limerick reach 2,000 league games and Derry look to build on European win.
5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
Tonight, we’ve got the final round of games before the mid-season break.
5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
Dundalk are the great entertainers, Stuart Taylor is back at his old stomping ground and there’s a ‘Rovers derby’ on Sunday.
5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend
Peter Hutton takes Derry to Turner’s Cross, new leaders St Pat’s are on the road and Limerick host Dundalk.