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Soccer

Results
England earn comfortable World Cup friendly win over Costa Rica after thunderstorm
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Yesterday
10th June 2026
Centre stage
Fifa president says fans should be happy to watch World Cup for free on TV - 'We could make $30bn'
Gianni Infantino delivers another self-serving address on eve of tournament getting underway.
David Sneyd
reports from the Azteca Stadium, Mexico City.
2 hrs ago
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Comment
Case of Somali World Cup referee 'unfortunate', says Infantino
3 hrs ago
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Prodigy
A scout went to watch him aged 11. He ‘knew’ then he would win the Ballon D’Or one day
4 hrs ago
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Wave Goodbye
Kieran McKenna to leave Ipswich and 'dedicate time to his family'
6 hrs ago
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Done Deal
Tottenham confirm signing of highly rated Bournemouth star
7 hrs ago
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PodcastThe Football Family
World Cup Voices Ep.1 - The Zulu prince and GAA in Mexico
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Premier League
Everton ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation over PSR breaches
8 hrs ago
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Soccer
Civil rights group calls on Fifa to stand firm against ICE agents at World Cup
8 hrs ago
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2026 world cup
David Alejandro Rojina Reyes: The untold story of Bray Wanderers’ unlikely Mexican man
Chris Shields, Eddie Gormley and Pat Devlin recall the defender’s brief stint at the Carlisle Grounds.
9 hrs ago
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League of Ireland
Celtic to meet Shelbourne in pre-season friendly
10 hrs ago
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Looking Forward
'I don't think it's going to be a free hit' - O'Sullivan's focus turns to play-offs amid Cork calls
11 hrs ago
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out the gap
Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia to leave Man United at end of their contracts
12 hrs ago
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World Cup round-up
Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
16 hrs ago
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on the ground
Mexico City gripped by protests and blockades with World Cup about to get underway
In a city where it feels like the walls are closing in, Fifa president Gianni Infantino takes centre stage acting like a man without a care in the world.
David Sneyd
reports from Mexico City
18 hrs ago
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Onwards
'We'll come back stronger and better': Ireland's play-off route to 2027 World Cup
Carla Ward’s side continue Brazil 2027 bid in October.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Stade des Alpes, Grenoble
18 hrs ago
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Tuesday
9th June 2026
Carla Ward
'To be disappointed to get beat in this position shows a hell of a lot of how far we've come'
9 Jun
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Nations League
Moving Ireland-Israel game to Hungary simply removes right to protest, activists argue
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
Updated 9 Jun
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Scenic Route
England defeat Ukraine but must go to play-offs as Netherlands take second in Ireland's group
9 Jun
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Match Report
Ireland must settle for World Cup play-offs after more Malard magic in France
Les Bleues were reduced to 10 in the second half, but held on for automatic qualification.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Stade des Alpes, Grenoble
9 Jun
2.7k
4
Looking Back
24 years on, Roy Keane has no regrets over Saipan controversy
9 Jun
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Minute-by-Minute
France defeat Republic of Ireland 1-0 in World Cup Qualifier
9 Jun
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statement
UK government 'concerned' by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner
9 Jun
1.8k
Iran
Iran says World Cup ticket allocation for supporters revoked by US
9 Jun
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World Cup
‘You’ll be taking his dream with you’, Diogo Jota’s wife tells Andy Robertson
9 Jun
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2026wc
Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
Updated 9 Jun
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match preview
Anything is possible as Ireland within reach of ultimate World Cup dream
Carla Ward’s side face France in Grenoble, with automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 on the line.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Grenoble
9 Jun
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Getting closer
A love letter and a lament to football on the eve of the World Cup
For most of us, the game is a daily, weekly, ritual that blends into one so as to feel eternal.
David Sneyd
9 Jun
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Monday
8th June 2026
Friendly
Olise shines with hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland
8 Jun
2.7k
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KEEP AN EYE OUT
Five must-see group games at the 2026 World Cup
8 Jun
3.4k
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good news
My recovery has started – Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse
Updated 8 Jun
2.6k
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Decision time
No official statement on Israel fixtures until later this week, FAI insists
Updated 8 Jun
812
Les Bleues
The French view: Carla Ward's 'ideas to disturb the opponent' and 'angry' Katie McCabe
8 Jun
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France defender Ibrahima Konate to join Real Madrid
8 Jun
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Changes
Galway United's 'home' game against Dundalk to be played in Turner's Cross
8 Jun
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Decision time
FAI expected to decide on Ireland-Israel fixtures today
8 Jun
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Ready to go
'It would be one of the biggest stories in world football'
Carla Ward says Ireland have ‘nothing to lose and everything to gain’ as they target automatic World Cup qualification.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Stade des Alpes, Grenoble
8 Jun
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PodcastThe Football Family
The World Cup preview pod
Boost
Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury
8 Jun
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Back In Charge
Jose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Florentino Perez re-elected
8 Jun
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