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Soccer

Yesterday
20th January 2026
the championship
Mixed fortunes for Irish stars with relegation and play-offs on agenda in Championship
3 hrs ago
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Wrap
Mbappe keeps Real Madrid show on the road as Sporting shock PSG
4 hrs ago
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big win
Spurs make light work of Dortmund to provide relief for Thomas Frank
4 hrs ago
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Double trouble
Magnificent seven for Arsenal as they cruise into Champions League last 16 with 100% record
4 hrs ago
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caught cold
Rodri sees red as brilliant Bodo Glimt tear Man City asunder
A 3-1 defeat in Arctic Circle flattered away side as hopes of avoiding Champions League play-off round suffer blow.
6 hrs ago
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Life of Brian
Munster 21-year-old back row Gleeson signs new contract
11 hrs ago
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fresh thinking
FAI appoint Gary Cronin as assistant coach to Carla Ward's women's national team
15 hrs ago
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Monday
19th January 2026
head over heels
Kostoulas' stunning overhead kick rescues Brighton a point against Bournemouth
19 Jan
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up close
A weekend in west London: the Hungarian mother, Ireland stars, and Chelsea tourists
The 42′s visit to Premier League clash throws up some quirks of fate and reminder of the game’s demographics.
David Sneyd
19 Jan
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still hanging on
Thomas Frank does not 'get sacked in the morning' - and survives lunch with key executives
19 Jan
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PodcastThe Football Family
Shane stands up to VAR bullies
Premier League
Manchester City complete signing of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace
19 Jan
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Transfer Tracker
LOI loan deals: Sligo defender Blaney returns from Livingston as Derry sign Thomas from Swansea
Updated 19 Jan
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Match Winner
Senegal fuelled by 'injustice' in AFCON final triumph, says hero Gueye
Updated 19 Jan
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real happy
'Do I want to coach again? At the moment I would say no' - Klopp dismisses Madrid links
19 Jan
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Exit
New boss for Parrott as AZ sack manager Maarten Martens
19 Jan
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Sunday
18th January 2026
extraordinary
Senegal win bonkers AFCON final after walk-off protest at Morocco penalty decision
Senegal had a goal harshly ruled out minutes before Morocco were awarded a soft penalty, triggering a 20-minute protest and delay.
Updated 18 Jan
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Eurozone
Injured Ferguson still sidelined as new signing Malen scores in Roma win
18 Jan
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johnny on the spot
Johnny Kenny on target as Celtic advance in Scottish Cup
18 Jan
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Premier League
Aston Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held by lowly Wolves
Updated 18 Jan
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Wrap
O'Sullivan scores six minutes into Liverpool debut in Women's FA Cup
18 Jan
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Soccer
Glasner expected to see out remainder of Crystal Palace deal after outburst – reports
18 Jan
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Soccer
League of Ireland transfer market remains polarised and fractured despite record fees
Elite clubs may be more willing to invest in youth but it’s different story further down the food chain.
David Sneyd
18 Jan
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Last week
11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026
Style and substance
Denise O'Sullivan can readjust from athletic US style to more technical, combative WSL
The midfielder made a brief cameo in England during Covid and has the attributes to thrive with Liverpool.
Emma Duffy
17 Jan
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Transfer News
'The place I want to go is home' - James McClean returns to Derry City
Updated 17 Jan
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On the Move
Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan transfers to Liverpool from North Carolina Courage
17 Jan
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All Square
Arsenal seven points clear despite Forest stalemate
17 Jan
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Among the goals
Irish duo on target in Championship, Gavin Bazunu earns clean sheet on debut
17 Jan
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Setback
Liverpool left frustrated by Burnley
17 Jan
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Wrap
Pressure mounts on Thomas Frank as Tottenham lose to struggling West Ham
Updated 17 Jan
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Premier League
Rancour among Chelsea faithful but Collins and Kelleher mix-up provides relief
There were protests against the Stamford Bridge hierarchy before a game they somehow ended up winning 2-0 against Brentford.
David Sneyd
reports from Stamford Bridge
17 Jan
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Home improvement
Man United begin Michael Carrick's tenure with dazzling derby win over Man City
Second-half goals by Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu earned a deserved win for United at a rocking Old Trafford.
Updated 17 Jan
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Transfer News
Shamrock Rovers reject two bids from Hoffenheim for Michael Noonan
17 Jan
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Tension
Angry supporters boo Real Madrid in first league game of the post-Alonso era
17 Jan
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Wave Goodbye
Ireland international leaves Wexford
17 Jan
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Profile
‘He hasn't anglicised himself at all’: ‘Authentic’ Brian Barry-Murphy climbing UK football ladder
We profile Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy, flying at the top of League One and tipped for bigger things.
17 Jan
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John Egan Interview
'The main goal was always to play for Ireland'
17 Jan
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forging his path
The secret to Brentford's Champions League dream? They work 'f***ing hard and are really clever'
Ahead of trip to Chelsea today, Keith Andrews’ side are dreaming of a new frontier while the boss wins admirers around Premier League.
David Sneyd
reports from London
17 Jan
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Late Late Show
West Brom rally from two goals down but Middlesbrough strike late to snatch victory
16 Jan
759
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Gold Dust
Ireland's ticket allocation confirmed as just over 1,000 for World Cup play-off in Czechia
16 Jan
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