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Soccer

Last month
April 2026
On the box
Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027 as Sky Sports returns
30 Apr
7.3k
4
scott free
Scott Parker leaves as Burnley boss following Premier League relegation
30 Apr
2.4k
3
Reaction
Mikel Arteta: 'How the hell the penalty on Eze gets overturned?'
30 Apr
2.6k
20
the undercard
A clash of honest but limited contenders - Atletico/Arsenal proves more entertaining than was feared
A 1-1 draw was a marginally better result for Arsenal in the battle to be considered the underdog against Bayern or PSG.
Gavin Cooney
29 Apr
1.6k
4
dont mention the VAR
Penalty drama in Madrid as Arsenal and Atletico play out first-leg draw
29 Apr
2.6k
10
continuity
John O'Shea close to signing new deal as Ireland assistant boss
29 Apr
1.3k
3
a little bit mo to come
Liverpool say Salah will be fit to play again before exit
29 Apr
940
0
Signed Up
Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Manchester United contract until 2031
29 Apr
2.1k
4
podcast image
PodcastThe Football Family
Shane Flynn on the great hope and harsh reality of professional football
51m
Comment
PSG-Bayern a reminder of what football can be and what it has lost
It is hard to think of many matches in recent memory of such exhilarating attacking beauty.
Paul Fennessy
29 Apr
1.5k
0
All Square
Ryan Manning scores for Southampton but Ipswich edge towards promotion with late equaliser
28 Apr
1.5k
2
Thriller
PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic
A stunning game unfolded at the Parc des Princes.
28 Apr
4.7k
18
End of an era
John Stones to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade
28 Apr
3.0k
6
Race For Europe
Manchester United hold on to beat Brentford and close in on Champions League
27 Apr
4.2k
16
Comeback
'He gave me a bit of hope' - James McClean issues positive injury update
27 Apr
1.1k
1
Harry Stayin'
After 138 goals in 141 appearances, Harry Kane set for talks over new Bayern Munich deal
27 Apr
2.6k
4
Got the Blues
Trevoh Chalobah says players are not blameless in Chelsea’s recent slide
27 Apr
737
2
horrible luck
Blow for Tottenham's survival hopes as Xavi Simons ruled out of World Cup
27 Apr
2.4k
1
Eurozone
Omobamidele scores 100th-minute winner in stunning comeback, Sevilla in relegation danger
26 Apr
3.2k
3
Scottish scene
Late derby drama keeps Hearts on course for title, Rangers suffer damaging defeat
Updated 26 Apr
4.0k
5
UWCL
Advantage Arsenal as holders punish Lyon errors in Champions League semi-final
26 Apr
1.5k
0
Up for the cup
Enzo Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds
Manchester City await the Blues on 16 May.
26 Apr
1.6k
17
playoff scrap
Coventry celebrate Championship title party with win in hit to Wrexham’s promotion chances
26 Apr
1.8k
1
Under Pressure
Robbie Keane could miss out on title as the goalposts move in Hungary
26 Apr
5.3k
5
head for numbers
A new life surrounds Andy Boyle and he's ready to embrace the challenge
A stalwart of the Dundalk glory years, and with one Ireland cap to his name, Dubliner made sure to be ready for time after football.
David Sneyd
26 Apr
5.1k
2
all to play for
Barcelona held at Bayern in Champions League semi-final
25 Apr
1.2k
0
success
Sligo end Dundalk's 8-game unbeaten run
25 Apr
978
2
Job Done
Arsenal beat Newcastle to reclaim Premier League top spot
25 Apr
3.2k
22
Progress
Man City reach FA Cup final despite sensational goal from Ireland's Finn Azaz
25 Apr
3.7k
3
Contenders
Celtic prevail to move level on points with leaders Hearts
25 Apr
2.2k
1
Relief
Spurs end 118-day wait for top-flight win but remain in relegation zone
25 Apr
2.4k
2
Take a Bow
Man United loanee Rashford on target as Barca on brink of La Liga triumph
25 Apr
2.7k
3
WLOI
Five-goal Shamrock Rovers rally to dramatic derby victory over Shelbourne
25 Apr
656
0
Boost
Liverpool move level with Man United after latest victory
25 Apr
2.8k
15
COYBIG
Irish pair on target in early Championship games
25 Apr
2.2k
0
Mixed Fortunes
Aston Villa slip up as Fulham keep European dream alive
25 Apr
1.4k
2
fyi
What's at stake for Irish players as the English season reaches its climax?
25 Apr
1.0k
1
Betis' Bellerin further dents Real Madrid title hopes
24 Apr
2.0k
0
LOI
Derry City begin life at Celtic Park with battling win over Shamrock Rovers
James Clarke was the goalscoring hero in the historic clash.
24 Apr
2.2k
6
Leaders
St Pat's recover from Bohemians' 8-second goal to move top of league table
24 Apr
1.3k
5
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