Soccer

July

July 2026

Back in action

Pico Lopes returns to training with Shamrock Rovers ahead of Champions League tie

9 Jul

1.3k

World Cup 2026

Jarell Quansah given two-match ban for red card against Mexico

9 Jul

1.8k

Sanctions

Ringmahon Rangers hit with five-year FAI Cup ban for conceding walkover

9 Jul

3.9k

new recruit

Republic of Ireland midfielder Sykes signs for Millwall

9 Jul

1.7k

Controversy

Pierluigi Collina defends World Cup referee after Egypt-Argentina controversy

9 Jul

2.1k

vote early vote often

Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final – France or Morocco?

9 Jul

1.3k

Last Eight

The tears, fears and sense of rejuvenation for World Cup quarter-finalists

Do not be fooled by what your eyes make you believe, something improbable is lurking around the corner.

David Sneyd

reports from Boston

9 Jul

941

LOIW

Athlone Town return to top of table after thrilling draw with Shelbourne

8 Jul

535

Soccer

FAI motion to fulfil Israel fixtures passes at EGM

Ireland due to face Israel in Uefa Nations League in September and October.

Updated 8 Jul

2.5k

Transfers

Man United agree €56m deal with Chelsea for Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos

Updated 8 Jul

3.6k

blockbuster

Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane: Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?

8 Jul

1.2k

PodcastThe Football Family

No rest for the wicked

Les Bleus

France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup

8 Jul

3.3k

Transfer Window

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas signs for London City Lionesses

8 Jul

834

PodcastThe Football Family

World Cup Voices Ep.6 - The Lopes Family, Trump talks soccer, and a night at the Azteca

official complaint

Egyptian FA demands referee be sent home from World Cup

8 Jul

1.9k

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

FAI should bow to pressure of football fans on Israel fixtures ahead of EGM vote tonight, MEP says

8 Jul

706

Contenders

Power ranking the 8 remaining teams at the 2026 World Cup

8 Jul

5.2k

Premier League

Álvaro Arbeloa announced as new Fulham boss

8 Jul

1.3k

Shoot-out

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

The Swiss will face Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday.

8 Jul

1.4k

var

Manager claims Egypt were 'cheated' out of World Cup in explosive press conference

7 Jul

6.5k

10-man Shamrock Rovers self-destruct in Champions League qualifier

7 Jul

5.7k

PodcastThe 42FM

Trump’s World Cup, where sport and politics mix freely

Comeback kings

Argentina keep World Cup title defence alive as three-goal comeback stuns Egypt

Christian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez’s goals secured a quarter-final berth.

7 Jul

3.6k

Luck of the Draw

Holders Athlone Town to face Shamrock Rovers in Women's FAI Cup quarter-finals

7 Jul

417

Apathy

In Barcelona, Spain fixtures are the only antidote to World Cup Fever

Victory over Portugal had no discernible impact on a city that can feel more Argentinian, Mexican or Moroccan than it does Spanish.

Gavan Casey

Reports from Barcelona

7 Jul

2.3k

On the box

Nearly 370,000 people stayed up late for Cape Verde's World Cup thriller with Argentina

7 Jul

1.0k

CR7

Ronaldo won’t rush call on Portugal future after his ‘last World Cup’

7 Jul

1.5k

Ligue 1

Former Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior lands new job in France

7 Jul

2.9k

Pastures new

Promising Dundalk youngster Kenny secures move abroad to Championship

7 Jul

1.8k

stop the game

'They’ve clearly overestimated' - Doubts cast over the FAI's €10m claims

7 Jul

2.7k

Reaction

'Disappointed' Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exit

7 Jul

2.7k

stop the game

'Some things are bigger than football': Pico Lopes says Israel-Ireland games shouldn't go ahead

7 Jul

1.5k

Preview

Shamrock Rovers' set for test against club who have signed '7 or 8 players' in two weeks

7 Jul

2.4k

Call it

Who will win tonight's World Cup game - Argentina or Egypt?

7 Jul

1.1k

Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as the Belgians advanced.

7 Jul

4.2k

Comment

Focus shifts as pressure grows on Gianni Infantino over Folarin Balogun controversy

Belgium cruise to 4-1 win over United States but Fifa president has allowed this World Cup spiral over the last 48 hours.

David Sneyd

reports from Mexico City

7 Jul

2.2k

Time to say goodbye

Martinez confirms he will stand down as Portugal manager after World Cup exit

6 Jul

1.5k

Not good enough

Paraguay Government condemns senator for racially abusing Kylian Mbappe

6 Jul

2.5k

statement

Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss to review Folarin Balogun red card

Updated 6 Jul

5.8k