Soccer

July
July 2026
Controversy
Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Derry and CSKA Sofia
17 Jul
873
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take it as red
'I can't wait to go again': Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal at Liverpool
17 Jul
1.1k
4
the show must go on
RTÉ plans to broadcast World Cup final half-time show
17 Jul
4.3k
8
written in the stars
This photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral again (and no, it's not AI)
Argentina’s legendary captain and Spain’s teenage sensation will face each other on the pitch for the first time in the World Cup final on Sunday.
17 Jul
2.8k
4
HAPPY HAMMER
Jarrod Bowen pledges his future to West Ham after relegation from Premier League
17 Jul
885
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lion in the sand
Thomas Tuchel says England’s approach ‘has to be changed’ after Argentina defeat
17 Jul
2.9k
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2026 world cup
Lionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us
Argentina star has helped to change what we all believe to be true from formative World Cup experiences.
David Sneyd
reports from New York City
17 Jul
832
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Ugly scenes
Crowd trouble causes 15-minute delay as CSKA Sofia eliminate Derry from Europa League
16 Jul
2.3k
collector's item
Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
16 Jul
1.5k
2
European Football
Scorching weather and hot tempers, but Bohs stay cool to secure Conference League progression
16 Jul
1.9k
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Soccer
Shamrock Rovers star Reynolds to join Sheffield United in LOIW record transfer
16 Jul
3.3k
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PodcastThe Football Family
Inevitable Argentina, Tuchel's tactics, super Spain
Transfer
Harry Wood leaves Shelbourne to join League One club
16 Jul
1.6k
0
Las Malvinas
Argentina vs England: The game might be over but the diplomatic row about The Falklands rumbles on
16 Jul
1.9k
12
LOI
Eoin Kenny signs off from Dundalk with Player of the Month award for June
16 Jul
962
1
It's Not Coming Home
'Kaned by Messi' and 'Wonderbawl': English media react to World Cup exit
16 Jul
3.8k
21
Exclusive
Sligo Rovers' American star Stephens set for Mexico move after lighting up LOIW
16 Jul
1.9k
0
staying on
Thomas Tuchel set to remain as England boss for Euro 2028 despite World Cup exit
16 Jul
1.6k
5
MVP
Who will win the World Cup Golden Ball award?
16 Jul
1.6k
4
It's Not Coming Home
The fallout: Tuchel defiant, a Malvinas flag and Messi-Bellingham confrontation
A new chapter of chaos and drama has been written in the England-Argentina rivalry.
David Sneyd
reports from Atlanta
16 Jul
4.1k
13
Genius
Messi's last dance confirms he is the greatest footballer of our lifetimes
Paul Fennessy
16 Jul
2.2k
11
Adaptation
'He was a GAA player when we got him in - that build, we needed to shred that'
15 Jul
4.7k
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spirit
Thomas Tuchel and England's timid retreat as Argentina show true greatness
Lionel Messi inspires stunning comeback as world champions set up clash with Spain on Sunday.
David Sneyd
reports from Atlanta Stadium
15 Jul
3.7k
12
Late Drama
Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
15 Jul
4.7k
84
Minute-by-Minute
Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup Semi-Final
15 Jul
29.2k
129
the show must go on and on
RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
15 Jul
4.4k
6
misunderstanding
Thomas Tuchel: Relationship with Jude Bellingham is closer than ever before
15 Jul
1.6k
3
Talent
The Irishman who has equalled Roy and Robbie Keane's European record
15 Jul
5.0k
2
Exit
Deschamps says France 'devastated' by defeat, questions referee
15 Jul
3.9k
11
Soccer
England's chance to transcend old tropes and forge new identity in World Cup
Semi-final clash with Argentina will be a contest defined by the past with a place in the final on the line.
David Sneyd
reports from Dallas
15 Jul
1.1k
0
Call it
Who will win tonight's World Cup semi-final - England or Argentina?
15 Jul
1.7k
2
reflections
'When you don't do what you're supposed to do in a World Cup semi-final, you don't win'
15 Jul
1.6k
7
Complete
Spain find stride with ruthless precision to wake us all up to glorious possibilities
On Bastille Day, France delivered their worst performance of tournament as rivals storm into World Cup final.
David Sneyd
reports from Dallas Stadium
14 Jul
2.2k
12
Final bound
Spain eliminate World Cup favourites France to reach first final since 2010
14 Jul
2.5k
29
resilience
Burke makes history amid Shamrock Rovers' thrilling Champions League comeback
The 32-year-old became the League of Ireland’s all-time leading goalscorer in European competitions.
Paul Fennessy
14 Jul
5.6k
9
Done Deal
Manchester United complete signing of Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans
14 Jul
2.5k
12
As it happened
France 0-2 Spain, World Cup semi-final
European champions advance to Sunday’s decider where they will face England or Argentina.
14 Jul
17.2k
58
CONFIRMED
Denise O'Sullivan 'incredibly excited' to join Gotham FC in US return
14 Jul
1.4k
1
LOI
Former St Pat's coach Seán O’Connor takes charge of Athlone Town
14 Jul
508
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Political Football
Fifa president Gianni Infantino reported to IOC over World Cup behaviour
14 Jul
3.1k
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