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Soccer

February
February 2026
Squeaky Bum Time
'At 2-0 you think you’re going to walk away with it' - Declan Rice on Arsenal's latest slip up
21 Feb
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lay of the land
The Irish coach in America - 'Everyone back home sees the news and they think it's crazy'
David Sneyd
21 Feb
1.7k
0
Exclusive Interview
Amber Barrett's new life in Strasbourg: 'French in a Donegal accent is not the most sexy!'
Irish striker speaks to The 42 after moving clubs in January, as World Cup qualifier against France looms.
Emma Duffy
21 Feb
804
0
speaking up
'I'm probably not eating or sleeping for the last 48 hours because of how much this has affected me'
20 Feb
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9
First division
Maguire on the double as four-goal Cork City get the better of Wexford
20 Feb
1.7k
7
Late Late Show
Northern Ireland's Michael O'Neill makes winning start with Blackburn at Ewood
20 Feb
1.2k
1
Soccer
Brennan and Noonan on target as Shamrock Rovers finally launch title defence
20 Feb
1.4k
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LOI
Devoy hits stunning free-kick to continue Bohemians' unbeaten start
20 Feb
1.1k
5
All Square
Flares rain down on new Oriel Park pitch as Drogheda secure late draw with Dundalk
Tense Louth derby ends 1-1 after Conor Keeley’s 88th-minute goal cancels out Danny Mullen opener.
David Sneyd
reports from Oriel Park
20 Feb
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Stalemate
Padraig Amond misses penalty as Sligo frustrate Waterford
20 Feb
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All Square
Wood penalty ensures share of the spoils between Shelbourne and Galway United
20 Feb
989
2
no charge
FA will not charge Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe over immigration comments
20 Feb
1.0k
19
RETURN TO ROVERS
Shamrock Rovers snap up Tunmise Sobowale from St Mirren on loan
20 Feb
1.3k
1
Racism
Benfica to investigate video of fans' racist gestures towards Vinícius Jr
20 Feb
631
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Nations League
Protest planned at FAI headquarters over Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel
20 Feb
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15
Hoop nightmares
Martin O’Neill defends Schmeichel after Celtic’s Europa League humbling
20 Feb
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column
Fifa and the IOC's spineless politicking reminds us that they will never be the heroes we need
With those in charge fleeing from responsibility, the FAI are left alone to make a stand on Israel.
Gavin Cooney
20 Feb
1.3k
5
THE BEAT
Power struggle over Israel stance could be Trivela's lasting legacy at Drogheda United
Joanna Byrne expressed what she described as a “moral view… from a deeply held belief in equality”, yet club board are accused of calling for her resignation.
David Sneyd
20 Feb
1.0k
2
Woe
Schmeichel under fire after Celtic's Europa League loss
19 Feb
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13
Wrap
Mixed fortunes for Palace and Forest in Europe
19 Feb
1.9k
4
North London Forever
Bukayo Saka signs reported €340k-a-week, five-year contract with Arsenal
19 Feb
1.6k
8
WANT YOU BACK
Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'
19 Feb
2.0k
13
Fallout
Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy
19 Feb
2.3k
27
Setback
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal only have themselves to blame after Wolves draw
19 Feb
1.5k
5
Results
Bodo/Glimt earn first-leg win over Inter as Brugge and Atletico play out six-goal thriller
18 Feb
1.2k
6
Nervy Times
Wolves strike late to snatch dramatic draw as Arsenal drop points in title race
The Gunners were unable to cling on to three points in wintery conditions.
18 Feb
3.6k
38
champ champs
Maynooth University defend Collingwood Cup with two second-half goals
18 Feb
1.4k
0
League of Ireland
Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
Updated 18 Feb
3.9k
19
Pole Position
Gordon bags four goals as Newcastle take control of Champions League play-off against Qarabag
18 Feb
1.3k
3
Incident
Uefa to probe claims of 'discriminatory behaviour' towards Vinicius
Updated 18 Feb
863
revealed
Dave Kitson finally confirms one of football's worst-kept secrets: 'I am the Secret Footballer'
18 Feb
6.4k
1
Sympathy
'Imagine you have to plead to be equal in society': Henry and Richards on Vinícius Jr racial abuse
18 Feb
1.3k
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Controversy
Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game
18 Feb
2.9k
17
Road to Rio
Ireland set for Aviva return as Ward targets World Cup 'by hook or by crook'
18 Feb
686
1
gala night
Advantage Galatasaray after Juve collapse, PSG complete stunning comeback win over Monaco
Updated 17 Feb
2.3k
4
overshadowed
Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism
The game was stopped for 10 minutes after Vinicius’ goal, as the Brazilian made an allegation of racist abuse against a Benfica player.
17 Feb
2.1k
11
Championship
Sinclair Armstrong on target in Bristol City's draw with Wrexham
17 Feb
1.3k
5
Plan B
FAI announce rescheduled dates for postponed LOI fixtures
17 Feb
1.1k
1
Nations League
Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Nations League game to go ahead
17 Feb
1.3k
11
RELATED
Should Ireland play football against Israel?
17 Feb
Uefa confirm there is no approval for games to be played in Israel
17 Feb
FAI members could push for EGM on Nations League games with Israel
15 Feb
Katie McCabe
'When you're one of the very best in the world, you're not going to be short of options'
17 Feb
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