Soccer

February

February 2025

Europa League

Troy Parrott bags 17th goal of the season, Robbie Keane wins with Ferencvaros

Updated 13 Feb

4.7k

Breakthrough

'He just lives, breathes and sleeps football' - Shamrock Rovers boss hails teenage star

Michael Noonan scored historic goal in Molde to become youngest scorer in modern era of European club competitions.

13 Feb

1.9k

Potential

Irish football's other teenage sensation delivers on the big stage

13 Feb

2.0k

Report

16-year-old Michael Noonan writes name in history books as Shamrock Rovers win in Molde

Forward scored only goal of the game as Hoops take 1-0 advantage to Tallaght Stadium next week.

David Sneyd

reports from Aker Stadion, Molde

13 Feb

5.7k

Liveblog

Molde v Shamrock Rovers, Uefa Conference League

13 Feb

17.9k

hammer

Kai Havertz out for the season as Arsenal confirm hamstring injury

13 Feb

1.0k

red card

Premier League sparks confusion by deleting statement on ban for Liverpool boss Slot

Updated 13 Feb

5.3k

new chapter

Ireland U17 international completes move from Galway United to Newcastle academy

13 Feb

2.6k

Interview

‘Anyone can win one title. We’ve got to go out there and win it again. That's the hard part’

13 Feb

1.9k

Strange

Ex-Ireland assistant manager swaps fifth-placed club for relegation-threatened side

13 Feb

4.6k

Cruel

Bristol City's in-form Irish defender Luke McNally suffers ACL blow

13 Feb

1.0k

All Square

David Moyes grateful to emerge from Merseyside derby ‘mayhem’ with draw

13 Feb

1.6k

Fixture List

Ireland U21s to face Scotland and Hungary in Spanish friendlies next month

13 Feb

832

catalogue of problems

No men's international in over 40 years: How Limerick became Irish football's great underperformer

We look at the structural and historical reasons behind Limerick’s great failure to contribute to the Irish national team – and determine what should be done to fix things.

13 Feb

3.7k

Preview

Shamrock Rovers resume European run hoping to find feet quickly in Norway

Stephen Bradley’s side face Molde FK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off this evening.

David Sneyd

13 Feb

922

as it stands

Late Maeda goal gives Celtic faint hope ahead of Champions League second leg

12 Feb

3.0k

Late Late Show

98th-minute drama as Liverpool's title bid suffers setback at Everton

12 Feb

7.8k

Frustration

Disappointment for Ireland's John Egan on debut against former club

12 Feb

8.3k

Molde

Haaland, Solskjaer and 'arse-football': Shamrock Rovers' Europa Conference League opponents

12 Feb

1.5k

Blow

Arsenal's Kai Havertz out for season with torn hamstring - reports

12 Feb

2.4k

My Goodness

Bohemians' latest away kit is a 1980s throwback with Guinness

12 Feb

4.4k

Reaction

Ballon d’Or banner gave me strength to have a great game, says Vinicius Junior

12 Feb

2.9k

League of Ireland

'There is something mad about Dundalk that drags you in and gets hold of you'

12 Feb

1.2k

Ireland WNT

New Ireland boss wants 'mentality that we don’t fear anyone'

Carla Ward on staff, players and plans as she prepares for competitive action.

Ward to 'look after the bigger picture' amidst strong quartet of coaching staff.

Recently-retired players set to be utilised in set-up.

Former Aston Villa and Birmingham boss hails returning Ruesha Littlejohn.

12 Feb

666

Championship

Leeds extend lead at top as Nottingham Forest win marathon FA Cup tie at Exeter

11 Feb

2.3k

Champions League

Dembele stars for Paris Saint-Germain, Juve gain advantage over PSV

11 Feb

1.2k

Thriller

Jude Bellingham scores 92nd-minute winner as City collapse leaves them on brink of Euro exit

Erling Haaland scored twice to give hosts 2-1 lead before Real Madrid’s dramatic turnaround in final stages.

11 Feb

3.7k

RIP

One of the greatest – Alex Ferguson leads tributes at funeral of Denis Law

11 Feb

2.3k

New Call Up

Having assisted McCabe on WSL debut, Filis tipped to bring 'something different' to Ireland

Emma Duffy

11 Feb

1.5k

Court

Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racially aggravated harassment

11 Feb

1.6k

Ireland WNT

'It wasn't a question for me' - Ward on departed Colin Healy and Denise O'Sullivan criticism

11 Feb

1.8k

New Era

Charlton's Melisa Filis called up as Carla Ward names first Ireland squad

Ireland face Türkiye and Slovenia in Nations League openers.

Emma Duffy

Reports from FAI HQ, Abbotstown

Updated 11 Feb

2.2k

League of Ireland

Mipo Odubeko idolised neighbour Robbie Keane and now has kindred spirit in boss Damien Duff

David Sneyd

11 Feb

1.6k

Champions League

Boost for Celtic as Maeda cleared to face Bayern Munich

2 hrs ago

1.6k

Soccer

Crystal Palace set up FA Cup clash with Millwall, Inter move a point behind leaders in Serie A

3 hrs ago

1.1k

FA CUP

Man United to host Fulham, Plymouth drawn away to Man City

5 hrs ago

3.5k

League of Ireland

Bohs boss confirms John Egan was matchmaker for shock Lys Mousset deal

7 hrs ago

4.5k

coygig

What can we expect as Carla Ward names her first Ireland squad?

The new head coach is due to unveil her selection tomorrow morning.

Emma Duffy

8 hrs ago

1.1k

no hard feelings

Guardiola says no resentment lingers towards Real Madrid over Ballon d’Or snub

9 hrs ago

1.8k

Radioheads

Off The Ball secures broadcast rights for League of Ireland radio coverage

9 hrs ago

2.2k