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Soccer

Last month
April 2025
Friday Night Lights
St Pat's v Shelbourne, Galway Utd v Shamrock Rovers - LOI Premier Division
League leaders St Pat’s entertain the champions Shelbourne in the big game of the night.
4 Apr
10.8k
5
Reaction
'Stay calm' - Ireland boss Carla Ward hails 'superb' second-half surge against Greece
4 Apr
2.4k
4
Comeback
Ex-Man United player keen to return after considering quitting football
4 Apr
7.8k
12
Game of two halves
Ireland sink Greece in second half to get Nations League campaign back on track
4 Apr
2.3k
2
Test
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4 Apr
4.1k
8
punished
Mbappe among three Real Madrid players fined for 'indecent conduct'
4 Apr
3.1k
2
Liveblog
Greece v Ireland, Nations League
Ireland faced Greece as Carla Ward’s side aimed to boost their promotion hopes.
4 Apr
14.9k
5
greatest diplomacy in the world
Eligibility row: FAI hit back at 'false' Kerry FC accusations of intimidation, Wexford confirm appeal
Updated 4 Apr
1.8k
4
Team news
No Katie McCabe in Ireland XI as Ward makes four changes for Greece
4 Apr
1.4k
0
Farewell
Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City at the end of the season
4 Apr
2.9k
9
ramblers rumblings
Cobh tell fans they remain 'united and positive' as doubts grow around club's new backers
4 Apr
2.7k
0
Nothing To See Here
Postecoglou insists controversial cupped ear celebration was misinterpreted
4 Apr
1.7k
2
THE BEAT
Grassroots says FAI has 'uncorked overwhelming anger and created an atmosphere impossible to work in'
The Schoolboys/Girls Football Association of Ireland (SFAI) has detailed concerns over implementation of Football Pathways Plan.
David Sneyd
4 Apr
2.9k
0
Preview
Win demanded as Ward's Ireland aim to bounce back in Greece
Ireland seek reaction to Slovenia shocker – and look to salvage Nations League promotion bid.
Emma Duffy
4 Apr
496
0
Setback
Arsenal suffer Gabriel blow ahead of Real Madrid clash
3 Apr
1.4k
2
success
Fernandez fires Chelsea into fourth as pressure mounts on Postecoglou
Away fans chanted “you don’t know what you’re doing” at the beleaguered Tottenham boss.
3 Apr
1.5k
1
Thy Kingdom Come
'We will not accept being bullied into silence' - Kerry slam FAI over ineligible players row
3 Apr
2.6k
5
More than Hampden
'I want it to be said that Amber contributed with goals and moments'
3 Apr
918
0
Derby
Referees’ body says James Tarkowski should have been sent off against Liverpool
3 Apr
2.4k
15
destination
USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035 - Infantino
3 Apr
545
0
Tactics in the shower and on Snapchat: Obsession fuels Brandon Kavanagh's League of Ireland rise
St Patrick’s Athletic midfielder prepares for tomorrow’s sold-out clash with Shelbourne over a pot of tea with The 42.
David Sneyd
3 Apr
1.2k
0
Soccer
Barcelona set up Copa del Rey final with Real Madrid after edging out Atletico
2 Apr
1.4k
0
flashpoint
Jose Mourinho grabs Galatasaray boss by nose amid wild scenes at end of Fenerbahce defeat
2 Apr
5.1k
7
pl wrap
Rashford scores first Premier League goal for Villa as Isak makes Newcastle history
2 Apr
3.0k
7
Closing In
Liverpool's march towards Premier League title continues with win over Everton
2 Apr
3.6k
34
making a point
Man City fans stage ticket price protest ahead of win over Leicester City
2 Apr
1.9k
10
LOI
FAI take action after three First Division clubs field ineligible players
2 Apr
3.5k
1
At The Helm
Finn Harps announce club legend Kevin McHugh as new manager
2 Apr
1.2k
1
second leg
Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller to reach Copa del Rey final
2 Apr
2.0k
5
Protest
Ireland's Kyra Carusa on why she's taking a stand against Saudi Arabia's growing influence on sport
2 Apr
1.6k
4
european round-up
Third-tier Bielefeld shock holders Leverkusen to reach cup final; Parrott scores again for AZ
1 Apr
2.2k
2
tree points
Elanga scores decisive wonder-goal against former club as Forest hold off Man United
1 Apr
3.6k
11
chance missed
Evan Ferguson endures tough night as Wolves take big step towards safety against West Ham
1 Apr
7.6k
9
back with a bang
Returning Saka helps to secure Arsenal victory over Fulham
1 Apr
1.7k
8
Change
Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology from next week
1 Apr
1.7k
3
Celtic Boys Club
Settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club historical abuse cases
1 Apr
1.4k
squad update
Ireland assistant coach to miss Greece double-header due to passport issue
Updated 1 Apr
3.4k
2
In Demand
Fernandes 'not going anywhere', says Man Utd boss Amorim
1 Apr
1.9k
11
Return
How a 'difficult' phone call helped end a two-year international exile
1 Apr
2.7k
1
March
March 2025
Setback
Blow for Man City as Haaland set for spell on the sidelines with ankle injury
31 Mar
1.7k
7
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