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Soccer

This month
December 2024
Blow
Manchester United's Luke Shaw reveals setback in comeback from injury
3 Dec
2.9k
14
Wrap
Neuer sees rare red in Bayern Munich defeat as Barcelona earn much needed win
3 Dec
3.2k
1
Painful
'We wanted to do the country proud, it's devastating' - Ireland boss reacts to play-off heartache
3 Dec
1.9k
0
talking point
A night where little went right as Ireland fail to deliver on the big occasion
3 Dec
1.7k
2
Match Report
Heartbreak for Ireland as Wales beat them to historic Euro 2025 qualification
Eileen Gleeson’s side fell to a gut-wrenching 2-1 defeat at the Aviva Stadium.
Emma Duffy
Reports from the Aviva Stadium.
3 Dec
4.7k
37
deals
St Pat's boss Stephen Kenny hails signing of Northern Ireland U21 international Barry Baggley
3 Dec
2.7k
6
Minute-by-Minute
Republic of Ireland v Wales, Euro 2025 playoff, second leg
3 Dec
27.5k
53
Liverpool's No 1
'Caoimhín is doing too well to put Alisson in goal if he’s only on 50%' - Slot
3 Dec
5.1k
12
New Job
Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘disappointed’ and ‘hurt’ after cutting ties with Man Utd
3 Dec
3.3k
6
match preview
Date with destiny: History beckons for one in Ireland's Euro 2025 play-off showdown
Ireland or Wales will qualify for their first European Championships at the Aviva Stadium tonight.
Emma Duffy
3 Dec
987
0
Old Trafford
Ticket price hikes part of wider cost-saving measures – Manchester United
2 Dec
3.6k
14
Third round
Arsenal to host Man Utd in FA Cup blockbuster
2 Dec
4.4k
17
Romal Palmer
LOI TV audience rose 42% this year, St Pat's midfielder signs new two-year deal
Updated 2 Dec
1.5k
1
winner takes all
Ireland 'embrace and enjoy the pressure' of Euro 2025 play-off final at the Aviva
Meanwhile, Katie McCabe has highlighted ‘cheap shots’ ahead of tomorrow’s winner-takes-all showdown against Wales.
Emma Duffy
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
2 Dec
1.5k
1
Speculation
Paris St Germain insist they have not held talks with Mohamed Salah
2 Dec
2.2k
5
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Bohemians launch annual Christmas Toy Drive for children in Direct Provision centres
2 Dec
1.9k
10
Cameo
Irish U19 international continues La Liga progress with appearance against Real Madrid
2 Dec
4.4k
3
Fallout
Guardiola shock at Anfield 'sacked in morning' taunts but Slot has no sympathy
2 Dec
4.6k
10
Cinema
Ireland aim for Hollywood ending after chance meeting with Brendan Gleeson
2 Dec
1.2k
0
Wrap
McTominay keeps Napoli top; Mbappe goal helps Madrid up to second
1 Dec
3.6k
2
Concern
Fiorentina - Inter Milan match suspended after Edoardo Bove collapse
Updated 1 Dec
3.6k
1
Match Report
Liverpool move nine points clear at top after heaping more misery on Man City
1 Dec
5.3k
58
Wrap
Chelsea move level on points with Arsenal while Spurs are held by Fulham
1 Dec
2.0k
1
Premier League
Manchester United crush Everton as Ruben Amorim secures first Premier League win
1 Dec
4.6k
17
Changing of the guard
Ireland's new core defensive duo one game away from their first major tournament
1 Dec
1.0k
0
talking point
Crisis management - Guardiola now has to prove he is not a problem at Man City
1 Dec
1.3k
1
Last month
November 2024
Wrap
Barcelona suffer shock loss, Kane injured as Dortmund hold Bayern
30 Nov
4.1k
0
getting better
Arsenal ease past sorry West Ham to go second
30 Nov
2.1k
4
Unbelievable scenes
Irish goalkeeper Josh Keeley scores 99th-minute equaliser
30 Nov
7.0k
3
Boost
Liam Scales scores on return to Celtic starting XI
30 Nov
2.1k
3
Class
Justin Kluivert makes Premier League history
30 Nov
5.5k
0
In form
Ireland's Finn Azaz is on fire in the Championship
30 Nov
2.7k
4
2034 World Cup
Fifa slammed for 'astonishing whitewash' after giving record score to Saudi World Cup bid
30 Nov
4.4k
17
Talking Points
Ireland-Wales play-off on a knife-edge as Euros opportunity knocks
Emma Duffy
reports from Cardiff
30 Nov
671
1
Reaction
Eileen Gleeson: 'I’d like to think we have the advantage at home. It's in our soul'
Emma Duffy
Reports from Cardiff City Stadium
29 Nov
1.1k
1
Euros Vision
'Some nights you need that bit of luck' - Littlejohn steps up as Ireland's hero in Cardiff
Emma Duffy
Reports from Cardiff City Stadium
29 Nov
2.0k
0
saints march stalled
Southampton denied by VAR in draw with Brighton
29 Nov
2.3k
10
Match Report
All still to play for as Ireland and Wales level in first leg of Euro 2025 play-off final
Eileen Gleeson’s side came from behind to draw 1-1 at Cardiff City Stadium.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Cardiff City Stadium
29 Nov
1.6k
3
Ruud awakening
Leicester confirm Ruud Van Nistelrooy as new manager
29 Nov
1.7k
2
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