Soccer

February

February 2026

Knockout Stages

Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16

Liverpool will take on Galatasaray in the last 16.

27 Feb

6.1k

Big Money

Ruben Amorim sacking could cost Man United €18 million

27 Feb

2.1k

Interview

The ex-Arsenal youngster aiming to make an impact in Derry

27 Feb

1.5k

Challenge

'Be ruthless': Ireland striker Kyra Carusa eyes goals against big hitters

27 Feb

456

column

Sport and politics don't mix in Ireland - except when we want them to

The government’s efforts to shut down debate on the Israel game cannot last.

Gavin Cooney

27 Feb

1.2k

THE BEAT

League of Ireland footballers put FAI to shame with moral clarity over Israel

This is a time for Irish football to stand for something much bigger and more important than itself or its own priorities and interests.

David Sneyd

27 Feb

1.8k

decisions decisions

'Gives me food for thought' - O'Neill faces selection dilemmas for Old Firm derby

26 Feb

1.2k

Results

Forest dodge fireworks before advancing in Europa League as Parrott's Alkmaar also prevail

26 Feb

1.8k

never happened

Benfica denies that Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior

26 Feb

1.2k

Punishment

Drogheda United hit with ‘record sanctions’ following Louth derby pyrotechnics

The punishment follows the controversial scenes after flares were thrown during their derby clash with Dundalk last week.

26 Feb

4.0k

end of the line

Celtic win in Stuttgart but bow out of Europa League as comeback falls short

26 Feb

1.6k

home game

RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott

26 Feb

694

dotted line

Keith Andrews signs new contract to stay at Brentford until 2032

Updated 26 Feb

3.5k

coygig

'We know this team has a lot more to achieve' - Brosnan and Ireland back in business

26 Feb

500

One to Watch

Chelsea academy prospect completes transfer to FAI from Northern Ireland

Chris Atherton – who became the UK’s youngest-ever senior footballer with Glenavon at the age of just 13 – will represent the Republic of Ireland.

Gavin Cooney

Updated 26 Feb

4.4k

Flares

Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?

Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite language and assertions made about an entire community were deeply worrying.

David Sneyd

26 Feb

2.0k

annual survey

New Uefa report reveals historic Premier League spending and shows LOI lagging behind on TV income

26 Feb

1.1k

2026 world cup

Some European teams concerned they could lose money from playing at World Cup

26 Feb

2.1k

Champions League

Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism', says midfielder Tchouameni

26 Feb

713

Drama

Stunning three-goal Juventus rally not enough in 7-5 aggregate defeat to Galatasaray

Updated 25 Feb

2.9k

Business end

Vinicius Junior nets winner after first leg marred by alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid star

25 Feb

1.4k

Support

FAI insist director of football 'acted in good faith' as Fifa review transfer agreements

25 Feb

2.8k

Nations League

'They have not threatened anything' - FAI CEO insists no Uefa pressure to play Israel

25 Feb

2.5k

Ready to go

Ireland will play Israel at Aviva Stadium in October, FAI confirm

There had been previous security concerns about the fixture.

25 Feb

4.1k

Nice Kit

St Patrick's Athletic collaborate with Wolfe Tones to release new jersey

25 Feb

3.4k

PodcastThe 42FM

The stark hypocrisy of Ireland’s stance on politics in sport

Reaction

'That’s my first start, the Champions League isn’t a bad way to do it'

25 Feb

2.4k

Celebrity Owner

Snoop Dogg welcomed in style on first visit to Swansea

24 Feb

2.8k

Wrap

Norway's Bodo/Glimt sink Inter Milan to continue Champions League fairytale

24 Feb

2.3k

COYBIG

Finn Azaz hits opener for Southampton and John Egan bags crucial goal for Hull

24 Feb

1.2k

Breakthrough

Galway's Alex Murphy makes Champions League debut in Newcastle win

24 Feb

4.7k

League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers board meeting heard details of transfer agreement in February 2025

A Fifa review is ongoing following League of Ireland champions’ self-reporting last year.

David Sneyd

24 Feb

14.1k

plans afoot

Ireland hoping to host NFL matches in 2027 and 2028

24 Feb

1.2k

promise

Mexico leader offers 'full guarantees' for safety of World Cup games in Guadalajara

24 Feb

1.3k

Terrace Talk

Standing room only: In the north curve as Celtic's season threatens to unravel

The sudden panic around Celtic is jeopardising the recovery under Martin O’Neill.

Declan Bogue

24 Feb

2.0k

Flare Up

Sports minister says 'ball is in FAI's court' ahead of meeting on 'hooliganism' at games

24 Feb

1.1k

Super Sub

Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko

24 Feb

2.0k

damage

'We're all devastated by how it looks. This has nothing to do with football. It just can't happen again'

24 Feb

2.1k

Resolve

Dundalk finally have a late late show to savour with draw at Shamrock Rovers

Danny Mullen rifled home from close range on 90 minutes after Roberto Lopes had given champions the lead.

David Sneyd

reports from Tallaght Stadium

23 Feb

1.6k

In form

Super-sub Sesko fires Man United to win at Everton

The Red Devils continued their unbeaten run under interim boss Michael Carrick.

23 Feb

3.9k