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Soccer

statement

Matty Smith leaves Waterford FC 'by mutual consent'

12 Dec

1.8k

Waiting Game

Man Utd still unsure if Mbeumo, Amad and Mazraoui will be available for Bournemouth clash

12 Dec

1.5k

dotted line

Dave Connell appointed as new Wexford FC Women’s manager

12 Dec

801

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Europa League

'Do you get that in the Championship?' Robbie Keane to extend Ferencvaros stay

12 Dec

5.2k

Soccer

Regret and recrimination yet reason to be optimistic for League of Ireland clubs in Europe

12 Dec

817

Fergie Time

'I want him to play with this intensity and spirit' - Gasperini on Ferguson after brace

12 Dec

4.5k

column

The proof that America has conquered football - Welcome to the Rip-Off World Cup

Here is another event separating us all according to the great hierarchy of wealth, telling many of us that, actually, this World Cup just isn’t for you.

Gavin Cooney

12 Dec

2.7k

Boost

Evan Ferguson stars as Roma beat Celtic

Meanwhile, it was a night to forget for Liam Scales, as the Irish international scored an own goal.

11 Dec

8.4k

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Gaffer

'That's really frustrating' - Stephen Bradley laments dip in Rovers’ intensity after loss

11 Dec

1.6k

Uefa conference league

Crystal Palace a class above with first-half blitz to beat Shelbourne 3-0

Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah and Yeremy Pino strike for the Premier League side as Reds’ exit is confirmed.

David Sneyd

reports from Tallaght Stadium

11 Dec

1.4k

end of the line

Breidablik call an end to Shamrock Rovers European adventure

11 Dec

1.1k

Liveblog

Shelbourne v Crystal Palace, Uefa Conference League

11 Dec

20.2k

Europa League

Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros down Rangers in Europa League, Forest win in Utretch

11 Dec

3.3k

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2026 world cup

Fifa urged to halt World Cup ticket sales over ‘betrayal’ of fans pricing plan

11 Dec

3.3k

Minute-by-Minute

Shamrock Rovers' European play-off hopes dashed after 3-1 loss to Breidablik

Catch up on all the action as Stephen Bradley’s side went to Iceland in search of a crucial win.

11 Dec

11.1k

Explainer

Hoping to go to the World Cup? Here's how to try to get tickets

Fifa’s latest ticket sales window opens today and runs until 13 January.

11 Dec

3.6k

Champions League

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City need to be better despite win at Real Madrid

11 Dec

568

talking point

Liverpool-bound? Xabi Alonso's days at Real Madrid look numbered

The manager has been left on the brink of an exit following tonight’s defeat at home to Man City.

Paul Fennessy

10 Dec

2.9k

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All Square

Ireland international Sykes on target as Bristol City rally to clinch draw

10 Dec

731

Tough Result

Man United suffer big defeat to Champions League heavyweights Lyon as Chelsea rout Roma

10 Dec

4.0k

at the death

Grimaldo snatches late draw for Bayer Leverkusen against Newcastle

10 Dec

752

pep in their step

Haaland and O'Reilly on target as Man City rally to get the better of Real Madrid

10 Dec

1.9k

emphatic

Brilliant Madueke brace helps Arsenal stay perfect in Champions League with 3-0 win

10 Dec

1.2k

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Nothing To See Here

'I can’t help speculation' - Keane responds to recent Celtic links

10 Dec

3.4k

Unfazed

New Celtic boss 'won't waste time' on criticism

10 Dec

2.5k

evan ferguson

'I have nothing against him personally, it’s about the performances'

10 Dec

16.1k

Shels v Palace

'It's not words the lads will ever hear me speak about - fear in football... it's an absolute privilege'

Joey O’Brien knows his Shelbourne side need to beat Crystal Palace to have any chance of progressing in the Europa Conference League.

10 Dec

935

new hire

Alan Gallagher appointed new Aviva Stadium chief

10 Dec

2.6k

Champions League

Szoboszlai and Jones insist Salah row not affecting Liverpool squad

10 Dec

1.2k

Treatment Table

Mikel Arteta denies overtraining Arsenal players as Max Dowman joins lengthy injury list

10 Dec

2.0k

diplomatic tension

'First you have to ask if the player feels he made a mistake' - Arne Slot

10 Dec

2.4k

Moving On

Ireland striker Carusa on the hunt for new club after San Diego exit

9 Dec

1.5k

Championship wrap

Jimmy Dunne on target for QPR as leaders Coventry held by 10-man Preston

9 Dec

917

Liverpool

Liverpool show signs of arduous progress against Inter - but they have an Isak problem

This was another wretched outing for the club’s record signing: technically sloppy, physically overwhelmed, and just generally looking diffident and confused.

Gavin Cooney

9 Dec

3.6k