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Soccer

September
September 2025
in charge
'Not even the Pope, it will not change... I'm doing things my way'
20 Sep
2.7k
9
Interview
The life coach with a BA in psychology who’s now an FAI Cup finalist
20 Sep
1.5k
Golazzo
Evan Ferguson finds adoration in Rome but a goal against Lazio would make him Eternal
20 Sep
28.8k
Wave Goodbye
Germany World Cup winner announces retirement
19 Sep
6.0k
6
Frustration
Mipo Odubeko spoils Derry City's 40th anniversary party
19 Sep
1.2k
LOI
Galway United substitute Hurley scores before receiving late red card in draw with St Pat's
19 Sep
1.0k
Leaders
Shamrock Rovers left frustrated against Cork
19 Sep
1.8k
5
Report
Drogheda come from behind to earn point at Sligo
19 Sep
588
ups and downs
Bohemians up to second after a night of calamity and clarity against Waterford
Stephen McMullan own goal and Archie Meekison’s deadly finish in the box help Gypsies to 2-1 win.
David Sneyd
reports from Dalymount Park
19 Sep
1.1k
Out
FAI withdraw from next week's Oireachtas Committee appearance
Updated 19 Sep
3.1k
Test
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How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?
19 Sep
3.5k
4
Vote of Confidence
Ratcliffe visit not a Man United crisis meeting, says Amorim
19 Sep
2.4k
13
in isolation
Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea's cold shoulder treatment of Sterling and Disasi
19 Sep
1.9k
5
Luck of the Draw
Holders Arsenal to face Lyon in revamped Women’s Champions League
19 Sep
486
big loss
Ireland's Robbie Brady likely to miss remainder of World Cup qualification campaign
19 Sep
1.1k
difference maker
Hansi Flick says opportunity to sign Marcus Rashford was too good to pass up
19 Sep
2.4k
15
THE BEAT
Gaelic players put best foot forward for State funding while LOI has one arm tied behind back
Pre-budget submissions stark reminder of challenges in securing academy support.
David Sneyd
19 Sep
1.8k
talking point
Is another Man United outcast set for a stellar season?
18 Sep
2.6k
3
record beater
Haaland scores 50th Champions League goal as Man City cruise past Napoli
18 Sep
2.2k
11
Champions League
Rashford finds goalscoring touch as Barcelona win at Newcastle
18 Sep
3.2k
11
Pride of the Midlands
'Now that we've had a taste of it, we want to be there again' - Athlone pride after European adventure
The Midlanders’ historic campaign came to an end last night.
Emma Duffy
18 Sep
712
Court
Former Barca presidents deny corruption at ref scandal court appearance
18 Sep
1.5k
familiar face
Jose Mourinho returns to club where he began managerial career
18 Sep
2.8k
New Era
League of Ireland to introduce Women's Development League from 2026
18 Sep
882
3
Soccer
Republic of Ireland drop to 61st place in Fifa world rankings
18 Sep
2.6k
19
clarity
'Who wouldn't want it?' - Athlone interim boss Sullivan on his future after European exit
18 Sep
865
Major League
Messi set to extend Inter Miami contract beyond 2026, sensational Son bags first LAFC hat-trick
18 Sep
2.1k
4
Reaction
'Not easy to be insulted during the entire match' - Simeone on being sent off against Liverpool
18 Sep
3.1k
19
insider knowledge
'I’ve asked him a few things' - Conte consults with De Bruyne ahead of Man City clash
18 Sep
1.1k
Upset
Woe for Postecoglou's Forest as Championship opponents complete remarkable comeback
17 Sep
3.2k
Comeback
Liverpool conjuring sense of destiny and inevitability in thrilling season
Arne Slot will have concerns at how his side gave up initiative but is it papering over cracks or adding to layer of resolve?
17 Sep
2.7k
9
Class
Kane-inspired Bayern too good for Chelsea
17 Sep
2.6k
3
resilience
Diego Simeone sent off as late drama sees Liverpool edge Atletico
17 Sep
4.8k
25
Match Report
Athlone's European run ends after another 3-0 defeat to Glasgow City
Ireland international Emily Whelan was on target for the visitors in Lissywollen.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Athlone Town Stadium
17 Sep
898
wounded
Alexander-Arnold could miss up to eight weeks with hamstring injury - reports
17 Sep
1.6k
7
Court
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to raping two women
17 Sep
1.3k
Special One
Jose Mourinho in talks with Benfica after Bruno Lage sacking
17 Sep
2.1k
7
match preview
Athlone Town face uphill battle to revive Europa Cup dream in Lissywollen
Women’s Premier Division champions trail Glasgow City 3-0 ahead of tonight’s second leg.
17 Sep
919
column
Leaving FAI proving the best career move for our talented coaches
17 Sep
3.2k
Wrap
Juve salvage remarkable 4-4 draw, impressive win for Shelbourne's conquerors
16 Sep
2.8k
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