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Soccer

Last week
7th September 2025 - 13th September 2025
Hands Up
Hallgrimsson: 'When you have a performance like this, the coach's job is under question'
9 Sep
5.7k
29
Grim
A galling defeat that goes down in the record books as Ireland's worst in history
Evan Ferguson scored again but it meant nothing for the Boys in Green, and that is now something we may have to get used to.
David Sneyd
9 Sep
4.6k
13
Opinion
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Armenia
9 Sep
5.6k
17
the lowest moment
Ireland's World Cup dreams crushed after debacle in Armenia
Ireland fell to a hideous 2-1 defeat in Yerevan, one of the worst results in their history.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan
9 Sep
11.5k
102
Liveblog
Armenia v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Updated 9 Sep
48.4k
149
Team news
Ogbene and Taylor start as Ireland target crucial three points on the road in Armenia
9 Sep
2.6k
6
statement
'Something we cannot and will not accept' - Athlone Town respond to departing manager's comments
9 Sep
3.0k
Back In The Game
Nottingham Forest appoint former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou
Updated 9 Sep
2.7k
8
Saga
Alexander Isak: 'Not everyone has the whole picture' on Liverpool move
9 Sep
1.8k
12
podcast image
PodcastThe 42FM
Is it realistic to expect Ireland to qualify for a World Cup?
47m
Exit
Nottingham Forest sack head coach Nuno after rift with owner
9 Sep
2.9k
16
backing
Ireland's latest steps on qualifying tightrope highlight a delicate balancing act
9 Sep
957
match preview
Ireland cannot repeat past failures in must-win clash against Armenia
Having kept their qualification hopes alive with a 2-2 draw against Hungary, Ireland must now return from Yerevan with a win.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Yerevan, Armenia
9 Sep
915
Wrap
Italy avoid disaster and edge Israel in nine-goal thriller while Kosovo defeat Sweden
8 Sep
3.0k
10
steady as she goes
Scotland stay on course for World Cup qualification after beating Belarus behind closed doors
8 Sep
1.8k
LOI
'I felt it undermined my management' - Ex-Athlone Town boss speaks out after shock exit
8 Sep
3.3k
6
rearranged
Women's FAI Cup semi-final refixed due to clash with Leinster Rugby match at Tallaght Stadium
8 Sep
2.9k
10
decision
Manchester City accept Premier League APT rules are “valid and binding”
8 Sep
2.6k
PodcastThe Football Family
Goals, glorious goals?
League of Ireland
Bohs back manager Alan Reynolds with contract extension until 2027
8 Sep
874
4
Dates For Diary
Saturday afternoon fixtures confirmed for last day of LOI Premier Division season
8 Sep
2.1k
forewarned
Hallgrimsson warns his players against another slow start against Armenia
8 Sep
1.8k
7
Doping Ban
Athletic Bilbao defender Alvarez given 10-month doping ban after Man United game
8 Sep
2.7k
5
WAZZA V OWEN
Wayne Rooney responds to Michael Owen in debate over who was better at 17
8 Sep
6.4k
7
Hands Off
Tottenham ‘not for sale’ as Amanda Staveley’s firm backs down
8 Sep
2.8k
Pastures new
'At first, I didn't want to leave Celtic'
8 Sep
3.6k
Words Of Warning
'It's like Iceland at the Eurovision - We always think we have the best song, but we never qualify'
8 Sep
3.3k
On the Move
Out-of-favour goalkeeper Onana agrees deal to leave Man United
7 Sep
5.6k
6
Wrap
Liverpool's €134 million man on target as Germany beat Northern Ireland
7 Sep
4.4k
LOI
Shelbourne edge out Galway United on emotional day at Tolka Park
7 Sep
3.1k
11
Wave Goodbye
Athlone announce shock resignation of manager despite European success
7 Sep
3.7k
3
WSL
Everton storm to Merseyside derby win, Manchester United start strong
7 Sep
1.2k
squad update
Shamrock Rovers defender Josh Honohan called into Ireland squad for Armenia qualifier
7 Sep
2.7k
8
Women's Premier Division
Blow for Shelbourne in title race as Athlone Town extend lead
7 Sep
651
Impact
Ireland's true man of the match comes of age
7 Sep
7.6k
4
PodcastThe Football Family
Ireland 2-2 Hungary | Irish comeback keeps World Cup dream alive
This month
September 2025
irish reaction
'I'm not happy with one point, that's why I didn't celebrate as much as anyone else'
6 Sep
4.1k
11
Focus
'I thought we were going to score more' - Ireland's goal hero admits regret
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
6 Sep
3.1k
Unhappy
'He killed us in every contact' - Hungary boss Rossi rages at referee
6 Sep
6.0k
9
Comeback
Ireland's thrilling comeback goes against Hallgrímsson's doctrine but maintains World Cup dream
Character and resilience was clear to see although slow start shows a team that’s still a work in progress.
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
6 Sep
3.9k
3
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