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Soccer

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March 2026
Fixture
Arsenal to play pre-season friendly against Real Betis at Aviva Stadium
24 Mar
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PodcastThe 42FM
One win. Then one more win
48m
Farewell
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
‘Unfortunately, the day has come,’ said the club legend, describing the announcement as ‘the first part of my farewell.’
24 Mar
5.8k
47
Under fire
Czech football rocked by match-fixing controversy ahead of Ireland game
24 Mar
4.2k
Turn back time
Quiz: How well do you remember Ireland's play-off history?
Test your memory ahead of Thursday’s clash with Czechia.
24 Mar
2.6k
1
John Egan
'If we weren’t in the squad we’d probably be trying to get a ticket'
24 Mar
1.1k
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Pastures new
Ex-Premier League and Bohemians striker Lys Mousset finds a new club
24 Mar
2.5k
2
Nothing To See Here
'That’s all nonsense' - Klopp dismisses rumours linking him with Real Madrid job
24 Mar
1.1k
7
Addition
Bohemians assistant Stephen O'Donnell to link up with Ireland U21s
23 Mar
1.0k
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looking ahead
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Czechia?
23 Mar
7.3k
5
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PodcastThe Football Family
Prague week is finally here
50m
RIP
Igor Tudor learned of father’s death after Tottenham’s defeat on Sunday
23 Mar
3.8k
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memory lane
Self-sabotage, cruel luck and the Republic of Roy Keane: Ireland's play-off record
A look back at Ireland’s 10 previous tournament play-offs.
Gavin Cooney
23 Mar
2.4k
2
Start Preparing
Here's your guide to RTÉ's coverage of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final v Czechia
23 Mar
4.0k
12
Soccer
Ireland camp revels in 'cup final' atmosphere as they build towards World Cup play-off
Assistant head coach John O’Shea and captain Nathan Collins insist Boys in Green can use Budapest momentum as inspiration in Prague.
David Sneyd
reports from FAI headquarters, Abbotstown
23 Mar
1.4k
3
LOI
Joanna Byrne reiterates commitment to Drogheda United following her removal as co-chairperson
23 Mar
951
1
Griezmann to talk with Orlando City, Vinicius stars as Real win Madrid derby
23 Mar
1.3k
0
I Regret Nothing
'I am human' - Pep defends wild celebrations as Man City win Carabao Cup
23 Mar
1.8k
10
statement
Joanna Byrne removed as director of Drogheda United, club owners confirm
23 Mar
4.6k
16
embrace the moment
'It's fear that holds you back, that's what you regret. Ireland have to believe they can win'
Richard Dunne was at the heart of an infamous World Cup play-off defeat to France, but Thierry Henry’s handball is not the source of pain.
David Sneyd
23 Mar
1.6k
1
Second choice
Mikel Arteta defends decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in Carabao Cup final
22 Mar
2.4k
4
Looking Back
The last Irish international to score a winning goal in Prague
22 Mar
5.5k
5
Champions
Nico O'Reilly the hero as Man City beat Arsenal in EFL Cup final
The Gunners’ near-six-year wait to lift a major trophy continues.
22 Mar
3.9k
60
safe and sound
Parrott comes through AZ defeat unscathed as Irish squad assemble
22 Mar
4.0k
4
basement scrap
Spurs' relegation threat becomes very real with risible home loss to fellow strugglers Forest
22 Mar
2.6k
10
Upset
Ex-Ireland U21 international on target as Dundee United stun Celtic
22 Mar
2.1k
9
Going Well
Sunderland's superb season continues with late win at rivals Newcastle
22 Mar
1.9k
16
Best Laid Plans
From visualisation to sitting down with Stephen Kenny - How Hallgrimsson is preparing for the play-offs
22 Mar
1.6k
0
Grounds for Optimism
Hallgrimsson gets his wish: Aviva away fans to be moved for potential World Cup play-off final
22 Mar
8.4k
4
Soccer
Premier League round-up: Beto brace against Chelsea boosts Everton’s European hopes
Updated 21 Mar
2.1k
8
League of Ireland
Daniel Kelly strike sees Shels move fourth with win in Sligo
21 Mar
719
0
WLOI
Peamount United stun Shamrock Rovers in fiery south Dublin derby
Updated 21 Mar
1.4k
1
Irish Eye
Cavan's McEntee scores winner as Hearts regain control at the top, Rangers move to second
Updated 21 Mar
2.2k
0
Championship
New call-up Vale stars and Ogbene banks minutes ahead of World Cup play-off
21 Mar
1.6k
0
warning
Czech star striker Schick signs off with Bundesliga double in final game before Ireland play-off
21 Mar
1.6k
2
WSL
Five-star Manchester City and Arsenal win big as Chelsea drop more points
21 Mar
1.2k
0
bright eyes
Welbeck on the double as Brighton deliver blow to Liverpool's Champions League hopes
A goal in each half from Welbeck gave the home team a fourth win in five Premier League matches.
21 Mar
2.2k
19
MUFC
Manchester United to file complaint over penalty decision in Bournemouth draw
Updated 21 Mar
2.9k
11
Interview
At 18, he was one of Irish football's top prospects. Now, he just wants to play
21 Mar
6.9k
1
Exclusive
'Not everyone wants to be looking at footballers doing all the flashy things. A lot of it is false'
Ahead of his 50th Premier League appearance, Everton’s Jake O’Brien says it’s time Irish football fulfilled its potential by qualifying for the World Cup.
David Sneyd
21 Mar
1.8k
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