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Soccer

Yesterday
9th January 2026
Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest on penalties after FA Cup thriller
James McClean missed his penalty, but was part of a memorable night at the Racecourse Ground.
Solskjaer to hold talks with Man United on Saturday as Fletcher focuses on the present
Everton's Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into AFCON semi-finals
New Zealand international Max Mata hopes League of Ireland move can be springboard to World Cup
North London Forever? Saka set to sign new five-year deal at Arsenal
'When I went in at Strasbourg I was a joke - they said my team would finish last'
Man City sign €75m Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth
6 under-the-radar Irish players hoping to inspire an FA Cup upset
Keane labels Arsenal's Martinelli a 'disgrace' for shoving injured Bradley
Why football's posturing, meddling corporate class prevent good management
There is no evidence that United and Chelsea’s structures can succeed at the elite end of English football.
Arsenal and their €67 million man flatter to deceive again
Thursday
8th January 2026
Arsenal fail to capitalise on rivals' slip-ups as Liverpool earn draw
It was a frustrating night for the Gunners.
Real Madrid beat Atletico to set up Clasico Super Cup final
Shelbourne title-winning captain Coyle moves to Coleraine
The penalty king: How Caoimhín Kelleher is breaking new ground for a goalkeeper
Cork native has saved eight of 14 spot kicks (excluding shootouts) in senior football for club and country stretching back to December 2020.
Ex-Premier League referee spared jail after schoolboy video found on laptop
Spurs boss Thomas Frank ‘didn’t notice’ he was drinking from Arsenal-branded cup
Leeds great Terry Yorath dies aged 75
Sesko takes flight but Manchester United brought back down to earth as frailties laid bare
Old Trafford club once again looking into a different kind of future with a familiar sense of frustration.
Wednesday
7th January 2026
Man United left frustrated by Burnley in Darren Fletcher's first game in charge
Elsewhere, Newcastle beat Leeds in an incredible seven-goal thriller.
Keane and Grealish sent off as Everton held by Wolves, Chelsea pay price in defeat at Fulham
Caoimhín Kelleher saves penalty as Keith Andrews' Brentford go fifth
Elsewhere, Bournemouth beat Tottenham 3-2 and Aston Villa were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace.
Boost for leaders Arsenal as Man City's title bid suffers another blow
Barcelona win in Saudi Arabia to set up potential Clasico final
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer
'I never felt more sad' - Szoboszlai on Hungary's World Cup qualifier loss to Ireland
St Pat's winger Jake Mulraney to join Shamrock Rovers as part of swap deal
Will Trump have invaded any of his co-hosts by the World Cup?
Man Utd set for further talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick
O'Neil succeeds Rosenior as Strasbourg coach
Fletcher asked for Ferguson's advice before taking Man Utd interim role
Tuesday
6th January 2026
Evan Ferguson scores as Roma boost hopes of top 4 finish
It was the Irish striker’s third goal in Serie A this season.
Former Sunderland and Leeds manager joins Cork City in advisory role
Rangers beat Aberdeen to close gap on Hearts
Forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil
Man United's Diallo stars as Ivory Coast set up Egypt showdown
Newcastle's Eddie Howe rules himself out of Man United job
Lewis Temple departs Shelbourne for Bolton Wanderers
Alban Hysa steps down as manager of Bohemians women's side
Man City suffer another injury setback with Dias out for up to six weeks