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Soccer

Yesterday
30th November 2025
Eurozone
Ferguson subbed at half-time as Roma toil in Napoli loss, Real Madrid slip up again
3 hrs ago
1.8k
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Indiscipline
Paqueta blames Liverpool red card on lack of 'psychological support'
5 hrs ago
3.2k
5
panenka goes wrong
Parrott misses 99th-minute penalty in narrow AZ defeat
5 hrs ago
3.5k
3
Comment
Even with only a draw, Chelsea mark themselves out as real title contenders
For Arsenal this was a good result even with the odds in their favour – for Chelsea this was an opportunity missed even from adversity.
Gavin Cooney
6 hrs ago
895
2
title race
10-man Chelsea leave Arsenal frustrated
7 hrs ago
2.8k
11
getting better
Celtic continue impressive run under Martin O'Neill
8 hrs ago
4.0k
7
Winning
Kilkerrin-Clonberne’s ‘Drive for Five’ still on after semi-final victory
8 hrs ago
1.6k
0
Premier League
Villa beat Wolves to keep good times rolling, Brighton avenge seven-goal defeat at Forest
9 hrs ago
867
sighs of relief
Isak off the mark as Liverpool stop the rot against 10-man West Ham
9 hrs ago
3.4k
20
resilience
Zirkzee's first goal for nearly a year inspires Man United victory at Palace
11 hrs ago
3.4k
16
Passion
'He has a massive heart' - West Brom boss hails Ireland international
14 hrs ago
3.9k
2
Larko
'Every time she puts an Ireland shirt on, she's getting better and better'
18 hrs ago
2.4k
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Last week
23rd November 2025 - 29th November 2025
Not happy
Leeds boss Farke suggests Donnarumma's 'fake injury' gave Man City time for team talk
29 Nov
2.2k
2
spiral
Thomas Frank slams Spurs fans for Vicario jeers during Fulham defeat
29 Nov
2.7k
5
Premier League
Malick Thiaw nets after 55 seconds as Newcastle ease to victory at Everton
29 Nov
1.2k
2
EFL
Jayson Molumby scores dramatic late winner as West Brom fight back to beat Swansea
29 Nov
1.1k
2
Premier League wrap
Phil Foden scores late winner as Manchester City hold off Leeds fightback
29 Nov
1.3k
9
back on track
Two injury-time goals sees Bayern complete comeback win and recover from Arsenal loss
29 Nov
2.2k
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Reaction
'A proud moment for me and my family - a little bit disappointing it's behind closed doors'
29 Nov
1.9k
0
Match Report
Abbie Larkin stars as Ireland beat Hungary in behind-closed-doors friendly
29 Nov
2.1k
1
Dutch Gold
Troy Parrott and 'The Calimero Complex' he is shattering for club and country
Comfortable in his own skin and maturing on and off the pitch, Dubliner has found a home away from home in the Netherlands.
David Sneyd
reports from Alkmaar
29 Nov
4.6k
2
match day
Ireland end 2025 with behind-closed-doors friendly after week of work, fun and sun
29 Nov
1.1k
0
CONFIRMED
Enda Stevens returns to Shamrock Rovers - 'He will bring that know-how and quality'
28 Nov
3.6k
8
Premier League
'We don't think it's too bad': Hopeful injury update for Séamus Coleman
28 Nov
1.8k
2
Ireland WNT
Carla Ward hits out at 'disgusting' social media abuse after Littlejohn red card
‘I regret letting my emotions spill over on the pitch,’ says Littlejohn.
Emma Duffy
28 Nov
2.5k
3
Belfast bound
Windsor Park included in UK bid for 2035 Women's World Cup
28 Nov
858
5
LOI
Dundalk granted Premier Division licence for 2026
28 Nov
1.5k
4
diplomatic tensions
Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row
28 Nov
2.5k
13
column
Revealed*: Cristiano Ronaldo's letter to Fifa explaining why World Cup ban should be quashed
*Letter may be the product of the author’s imagination.
Gavin Cooney
28 Nov
5.3k
10
Reaction
Martin O’Neill: 'There’s a bit of selfishness attached as well. That was lovely to win.'
28 Nov
2.4k
1
longevity
Stephen Bradley confirms key Shamrock Rovers pair set to stay on next season
28 Nov
4.0k
1
Europa League
Malan scores twice in Aston Villa win, Nottingham Forest cruise past Malmo
Updated 27 Nov
2.0k
4
Report
Shamrock Rovers' European hopes hanging by a thread after Shakhtar loss
Connor Malley’s late goal was not enough for the Irish side.
Paul Fennessy
reports from Tallaght Stadium
27 Nov
1.7k
1
Reaction
Troy Parrott hails Shelbourne as he has last laugh over boo boys
David Sneyd
reports from AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar
27 Nov
25.0k
10
feeling the hurt
'It's nearly like an Irish thing or something. We nearly always undersell ourselves'
David Sneyd
reports from AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar
27 Nov
3.6k
1
Happy Hoops
Martin O’Neill enjoys winning European farewell as Celtic overcome Feyenoord
27 Nov
2.4k
4
fine margins
Shelbourne keep Troy Parrott quiet but suffer Conference League defeat to AZ Alkmaar
Joey O’Brien’s side unable to keep home side at bay as game turns on crucial three-minute period late in second half.
David Sneyd
reports from AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar
27 Nov
1.7k
0
Updates
Shamrock Rovers v Shakhtar Donetsk, Uefa Conference League
27 Nov
19.9k
7
Under Pressure
Slot vows to 'keep fighting' as pressure builds amid Liverpool’s dire form
27 Nov
1.4k
17
Liveblog
AZ Alkmaar 2-0 Shelbourne, Uefa Conference League
27 Nov
14.5k
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