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Soccer

March
March 2026
All teams participating in Fifa women's tournaments must have female coach
'You just want to give your all for the man' - Jake O'Brien backs Heimir Hallgrímsson's new contract
Republic of Ireland international says manager deserves new deal and will help players concentrate ahead of next week’s World Cup play-off in Czechia.
Ireland call-up looms as Owen Elding to receive citizenship next month
Jaden Umeh and Adam Brennan among new call-ups in Ireland U21 squad
Uncapped Harvey Vale included in Hallgrímsson's Ireland squad for World Cup play-offs
Alan Browne and Robbie Brady have been drafted back into the fold, with no places for Festy Ebosele or David McGoldrick.
Heimir Hallgrímsson to remain in charge of Ireland through to Euro 2028
Hallgrímsson also expects John O’Shea to continue as his assistant manager into the next campaign.
Who is Ireland's newest call-up Harvey Vale?
Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out of Concacaf Champions Cup
Liverpool to face PSG: Champions League quarter-final line-up confirmed
Slot finds a reaction and a tactical tweak to step back from the brink at Liverpool
Simons scores twice in Tottenham's win, Kane reaches 50-goal tally in Champions League
Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to progress to last eight
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty before netting his 50th Champions League goal.
Finn Azaz goal moves Southampton into Championship play-off places
Newcastle blown away by Barcelona’s stunning second-half salvo
Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros eliminated from Europa League after second-leg collapse
The big selection calls as Hallgrimsson names his Ireland squad for Czechia play-off
What to watch out for in tomorrow’s Ireland squad.
Drogheda United chairperson Joanna Byrne no intention of resigning after demand from club owners
FAI announce Ireland's first-ever international match with Grenada
Senegal federation to appeal to CAS over ‘unacceptable’ AFCON title stripping
'Incomplete' Manchester City not what they once were, says Guardiola
'We just have to do whatever we possibly can to win' - Ryan Manning ready for moment of a lifetime
Republic of Ireland international tells The 42 about Seamus Coleman’s influence, Troy Parrott’s class, and aiming to turn 30 at the World Cup this summer.
Senegal stripped of AFCON title with Morocco declared champions
Arsenal are bad to watch, but are they the smartest team in Europe?
The Gunners are on course for a memorable season following tonight’s defeat of Bayer Leverkusen.
Bernardo Silva sees red as Vinicius Junior adds insult to injury with late penalty
Eze's masterstroke sets Arsenal on path to victory against Bayer Leverkusen
Chelsea huddle but PSG run rings around home side for 8-2 win
Sporting's stunning five-goal comeback ends Bodø/Glimt's Champions League dream
'He is a killer' - Czech Republic wary of Troy Parrott
Fifa seemingly dismisses idea of Iran moving World Cup matches to Mexico
'We can't handcuff them' - Michael O'Neill on Chelsea teenager's switch to Ireland
Surgery set to rule Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher out for up to 10 weeks
'They know what they're doing' - Shelbourne boss O'Brien on pre-match fracas with Bohs
'Very frustrating' - Andrews bemoans draw as Brentford's European hopes take a hit
Ex-Ireland international Horgan on target as Dundalk edge Sligo
Drogheda United hold champions Shamrock Rovers to scoreless draw
Twardek the hero as Galway United beat Waterford in seven-goal thriller
Ireland's Sammie Szmodics bolsters Derby's Premier League dreams
Tension at Tolka after pre-match flare-up but Shels v Bohs ends in stalemate
Keith Andrews' Brentford suffer setback in Premier League top-5 bid
Derry City earn point away to St Pat's to ease pressure on boss Tiernan Lynch
Stalemate at Richmond Park also stops momentum for Stephen Kenny’s side after four wins on the spin.