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Soccer

February
February 2026
League of Ireland
Stephen Kenny rejuvenated at St Patrick's Athletic - 'I’m not going to settle for mediocrity'
5 Feb
1.1k
7
RELATED
Shelbourne's European adventure (Part 2): Stradbally, Skopje, Slovenia, Alkmaar and Amsterdam
4 Feb
Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through
2 Feb
Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club
2 Feb
Soccer
Who could be in line for the next big money move from the League of Ireland?
5 Feb
1.5k
1
Three and easy
Man City cruise past Newcastle into League Cup final against Arsenal
Pep Guardiola’s side won 3-1 at the Etihad to complete a 5-1 semi-final aggregate victory.
4 Feb
1.2k
7
Five-Star
Rangers close gap on leaders Hearts with victory over 10-man Kilmarnock
Updated 4 Feb
1.3k
0
outcome
Swindon Town removed from EFL Trophy after controversy involving Irish player
4 Feb
2.4k
0
CR7
Cristiano Ronaldo set for Al Nassr return after reports of fallout with club
4 Feb
1.2k
0
Staying Put
Pádraig Amond extends Waterford contract for two more seasons
4 Feb
1.0k
2
Movers and Shakers
Eight big Ireland WNT transfers in January as Katie McCabe looks likely to leave Arsenal
4 Feb
1.8k
0
Ready to go
Holders Wexford to face Shamrock Rovers as draw made for All-Island Cup group stage
4 Feb
621
0
On Tour
Shelbourne's European adventure (Part 2): Stradbally, Skopje, Slovenia, Alkmaar and Amsterdam
On the road for Shels’ Conference League journey, featuring interviews with For Those I Love and Mark Rutherford.
4 Feb
1.1k
2
Planning
FAI submits preliminary bid to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final
4 Feb
466
0
PodcastThe Football Family
2026 League of Ireland preview - Heroes and Villains Edition
Upset
Irish teenager key as Hearts' title challenge rocked to boost Celtic
3 Feb
5.2k
0
Boost
Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
Kai Havertz came off the bench to finish the job in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium.
3 Feb
2.6k
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Wrap
Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis
3 Feb
5.1k
1
Please Stay
Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle
3 Feb
1.5k
2
Tension
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Al Nassr match amid reports of fallout with club
3 Feb
2.5k
6
Dominant
Diarra inspires win over Burnley as Sunderland extend unbeaten home run
2 Feb
1.2k
0
Transfer Talk
Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through
2 Feb
3.6k
1
Deadline Day
Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen
Updated 2 Feb
3.8k
7
Transfers
Celtic sign Junior Adamu and reject bid for Arne Engels from Forest
2 Feb
1.5k
2
Staying Put
Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club
2 Feb
1.6k
5
Transfers
Celtic's Johnny Kenny turns down Schalke in favour of loan move to Bolton Wanderers
Updated 2 Feb
15.2k
11
Deadline Day
Arsenal actively looking to replace Merino before deadline – Arteta
2 Feb
2.2k
0
End of an era
Katie McCabe in line for Arsenal exit as part of squad overhaul
2 Feb
6.3k
5
Gunners
Katie, the champion of the world: McCabe and Arsenal win €1.9m Champions Cup final
2 Feb
4.3k
2
up close
At home with Andy Lyons: behind the smile is a fighter who wants to keep a dream alive
Blackpool defender enters final six months of his contract with a new injury but determined to come through another test of character.
David Sneyd
2 Feb
6.7k
9
Eurozone
Bellingham limps off in tears as Madrid leave it late to beat Rayo, Dortmund cut gap to Bayern
Updated 1 Feb
3.3k
2
Drama
Spurs boost Arsenal's title hopes with thrilling comeback against Man City
1 Feb
3.9k
21
getting better
New striker gets first goal as Celtic's recovery under Martin O'Neill continues
1 Feb
3.6k
1
Flying High
Andrews' 10-man Brentford shock Aston Villa
1 Feb
2.4k
2
In form
Dramatic late victory sees Man United's winning run continue under Michael Carrick
The Red Devils edged Fulham to move into the top four.
1 Feb
4.3k
29
after diarra
Why Ireland's players union are backing a class action suit that could cost Fifa billions
1 Feb
4.2k
1
January
January 2026
moving up
Ekitike on the double as Liverpool beat Newcastle to go fifth
31 Jan
2.6k
23
back of the net
Ireland's Troy Parrott scores 21st goal of the season amid AZ loss
31 Jan
3.6k
8
League of Ireland
Stephen Bradley expects Michael Noonan to remain at Shamrock Rovers for start of season
31 Jan
2.3k
1
resilience
Chelsea seal remarkable comeback victory over West Ham
31 Jan
2.0k
5
First blood
James McClean's Second Coming at Derry City begins with President's Cup win over Shamrock Rovers
Darragh Markey scored the only goal of the game as Premier Division title rivals lay down marker ahead of new season.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
31 Jan
2.8k
9
COYBIG
Irish duo on target in Championship
31 Jan
2.4k
2
Wrap
Arsenal thrash Leeds to extend advantage at top
31 Jan
2.4k
18
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