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Soccer

Last week
19th October 2025 - 1st November 2025
Wrap
Tottenham escape Monaco with a point, Bellingham strike helps Real Madrid edge Juventus
22 Oct
784
Teenage Kicks
Estevao nets first Champions League goal as Chelsea thrash 10-man Ajax
22 Oct
1.2k
Relief
Liverpool end losing streak with thumping win at Eintracht Frankfurt
Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai all grabbed goals.
22 Oct
2.9k
60
accolade
Here are the 6 nominees for Irish Sports Book of the Year
22 Oct
5.1k
5
Cruciate Curse
'Every single day during my ACL rehab, I thought about playing for Ireland' - Finn and Ziu return
Midfield duo back in Ireland squad after cruciate injuries, with Ziu suffering the same cruel fate twice in quick succession.
22 Oct
521
doubt
Worry for Ireland as Millwall suffer Will Smallbone blow
21 Oct
3.6k
5
Champions League
Diego Simeone's reputation will endure but Mikel Arteta gives it another kicking
Manner of four-goal blitz in second half highlights gulf between strength of Arsenal and Atletico Madrid’s vulnerability.
David Sneyd
21 Oct
3.2k
Wrap
PSG hit 7, Barcelona, Arsenal run riot as Champions League rains goals
21 Oct
3.0k
12
Sponsored
10 incredible ways to celebrate Halloween 2025 in Ireland
DiscoverIreland.ie
Oct 22
Discover Galway’s dark side
Discover Halloween magic in Galway, from Gaillimh Ah-Boo to Macnas.
Explore Ireland’s Ancient East in Meath and Louth
Meath and Louth go all out for Halloween in the historic Boyne Valley.
Join ancient rituals in Longford and Westmeath
Longford & Westmeath host Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting events.
Hear forgotten tales in Kerry
The craic is mighty in Kerry, especially during the Halloween season.
Learn Halloween traditions in Fingal
Experience Halloween across Fingal after dark with the Festival of Fire.
Take on Limerick’s medieval frights
Discover Limerick’s biggest Halloween celebration to date.
Dig into food and folklore in Kilkenny
Kilkenny’s five-week Halloween season offers food, folklore, and fun.
Have a ball at Púca 2025
Celebrate Halloween in style with comedy, music, and circus thrills at Púca Festival.
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Not happening
La Liga cancel plan to hold Villarreal v Barcelona match in Miami
21 Oct
1.9k
Extension
Shelbourne duo sign new deals
21 Oct
1.2k
On the plane
Noonan, Ozhianvuna and Sherlock back in Ireland U17 squad for World Cup
21 Oct
1.4k
Political Football
Aston Villa warn fans not to display political messages in Maccabi Tel Aviv game
21 Oct
923
good kompany
Bayern Munich extend coach Kompany's contract until 2029
21 Oct
1.2k
sent to stands
'If anything, it adds to the entertainment value' - Bohs assistant on manager's red card
21 Oct
1.1k
next man up
Forest appoint Dyche: 'The perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement'
21 Oct
1.8k
9
Monday Night Football
Jamie Carragher dissects the Man United tactics that trumped Liverpool at Anfield
21 Oct
3.0k
5
Brentford
Keith Andrews hails win over West Ham as 'most complete performance of the season'
21 Oct
1.7k
Matchweek
Challenges on and off the pitch as Ward's Ireland prepare for Belgium playoff
21 Oct
555
Boost
Keith Andrews' Brentford move up to 13th after latest win
20 Oct
4.4k
8
Soccer
4 countries set to host 48-team Women's World Cup in 2031
20 Oct
3.7k
4
Women's Premier Division
Eoin Wearen leaves Shelbourne role
20 Oct
3.4k
League of Ireland
Stalemate between Bohemians and St Pat's leaves both frustrated in battle for Europe
Alan Reynolds was also sent off for pushing Axel Sjoberg in tense Dublin derby at Dalymount Park.
David Sneyd
reports from Dalymount Park
20 Oct
1.3k
Wave Goodbye
Cobh Ramblers part ways with manager 4 days before crucial play-offs
20 Oct
2.7k
3
Danny Rohl
Rangers appoint former Sheffield Wednesday boss as new head coach
20 Oct
2.3k
7
PodcastThe Football Family
A podcast for losers (Liverpool)
Ireland WNT
'Since I've come into the job, 80% hasn't been football' - Ward on FAI 'outside noise'
20 Oct
1.7k
RIP
Son of former England captain Stuart Pearce dies after tractor crash
20 Oct
5.3k
Athlone Town
‘When you’re the best in Ireland, qualifying for the Champions League again, it’s not too hard of a sell’
20 Oct
732
Boss
Jurgen Klopp says future Liverpool return is ‘theoretically possible’
20 Oct
2.6k
10
Chaos
Anger after Israeli police cancel Tel Aviv derby
20 Oct
2.3k
Hotseat
Sweden name ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter new coach
20 Oct
2.1k
4
Paint The Town Blue
Killeagh to golden retrievers: FAI Cup champions Athlone savour first double success
Inside the post-match celebrations as Midlanders reign supreme.
Emma Duffy
20 Oct
969
Evolution
'Two years ago, I would have been a nervous wreck going out to the pitch'
20 Oct
1.4k
Reaction
Amorim wants more after 'biggest' Man Utd win at Liverpool
19 Oct
2.6k
10
Euro zone
Mbappe fires Real Madrid back to top of La Liga, Milan new leaders of Serie A
19 Oct
1.2k
Reaction
'Do it again' - Athlone boss challenges double winners after day of medals for family
19 Oct
810
Comment
Man United expose Liverpool as a jumbled mess - Arne Slot has a first crisis on his hands
Mohamed Salah last season justified the fact the team was built around him, but this season he isn’t even justifying his place in the team.
Gavin Cooney
19 Oct
3.2k
Sponsored
Get booking: These are the best Halloween events to visit this year
DiscoverIreland.ie
Oct 19
Púca Festival
Visit Trim and Athboy in Meath for Halloween fun at the Púca Festival.
Halloween Murder Mystery at Wildlands
Orienteering adventure: solve dark secrets and cryptic clues by moonlight.
Pumpkin Patch at Murtagh's Organic Farm
Pick pumpkins, meet animals, and explore at Murtagh’s Organic Farm.
Dragon Trail - Guardians of the Garden
Encounter 12 colossal animatronic dragons with magical glowing eyes.
Tonagh Pumpkin Hollow
Meet our donkeys, Donald and Dolly, and pick your own pumpkin.
Spooktacular Halloween
Enjoy Spooktacular Halloween at Beyond the Trees, Avondale, Wicklow.
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Three and easy
'Not a bad audition' - Brady lights up FAI Cup final ahead of Ireland opportunity
19 Oct
1.2k
Upset
Man United stun Liverpool to end nine-year wait for win at Anfield
19 Oct
6.3k
126
Premier League
Spurs miss chance to go second as woeful home run continues with Villa loss
19 Oct
1.4k
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