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May 2025

Pep Talk

Pep Guardiola to ‘take a break’ from football when Man City contract expires

2 May

3.7k

Questions and Answers

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2 May

3.1k

Racism

FAI report racist abuse towards two Ireland U15 internationals

2 May

968

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Eligibility

FAI continuing to assess transgender players on case-by-case basis following FA ban

2 May

747

THE BEAT

Shelbourne's moment of a lifetime will live on in hearts and minds, and passed on in song

As the champions return to Derry City tonight, The 42 tells the story of faith, despair and joy… and a bus that went on fire.

David Sneyd

2 May

804

wing and a prayer

Harry Maguire channels Ryan Giggs and David Beckham in another act of improbability

Manchester United are on verge of Europa League final but have become living embodiment of every cliché about not looking beyond next game.

David Sneyd

2 May

1.5k

on the cusp

Tottenham take control of Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt

1 May

2.2k

Blue murder

Chelsea cruise to 4-1 win at Djurgarden to put one foot in Conference League final

1 May

803

Euro Vision

Manchester United thrash Athletic Bilbao to close in on Europa League final

Athletic’s dreams of winning a first European trophy on home turf appeared to go up in smoke.

1 May

4.6k

Match Report

Nottingham Forest beaten at home by Brentford as Champions League hopes dented

1 May

2.0k

preparation

Two June friendlies in Zagreb for Ireland U21 team

1 May

1.1k

football associations

Transgender women barred from women's football by English and Scottish FAs

1 May

2.0k

The Football Family

'Clubs are going to lose a massive amount of players' - The aligned football calendar debate

David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan took part in a vigorous debate on this week’s episode of The Football Family.

1 May

2.1k

column

I never thought about AI much until it moved into football punditry. Is my job safe, Siri?

1 May

2.4k

April

April 2025

the best laid plans

'One of them dropped out' - Hallgrimsson's innovative May friendlies idea scuppered

30 Apr

4.9k

Champions

Lucy Bronze nets winner as Chelsea wrap up another Women’s Super League title

30 Apr

817

Champions League

Barca fight back against Inter in sensational semi-final draw

The Italian side had raced into a two-goal lead early on.

30 Apr

2.8k

Countdown

Ruben Amorim: Europa League success will not save Manchester United’s season

30 Apr

1.5k

Taking Charge

Athlone native Sheehan named new Swansea City head coach

30 Apr

1.9k

Conflict of Interest

Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis relinquishes controlling interest

30 Apr

3.2k

Available for selection

Bournemouth striker Evanilson has Manchester United red card overturned

30 Apr

1.3k

Reaction

'We have to go to Paris and win the game - and we are more than capable of doing it'

30 Apr

1.1k

Champions League

On a night of frustration against PSG, Arsenal needed more from their captain

29 Apr

2.6k

Champions League

Arsenal beaten by Paris St Germain to dent Champions League final hopes

Arsenal found the net early in the second half through a Mikel Merino header but it was ruled offside

29 Apr

4.2k

Seeing Red

Real Madrid's Rudiger banned for six matches after Copa final red

29 Apr

2.9k

Legend

Irish football great Louise Quinn announces retirement after two-decade career and 121 caps

‘The Ireland team: that is the reason why I always wanted to play this game,’ said Quinn in her retirement statement.

29 Apr

1.2k

Dominant

Leeds edge ahead in Championship title race after 4-0 win over play-off chasers Bristol City

28 Apr

2.1k

Premier League

Marcus Rashford expected to miss rest of season with hamstring injury

28 Apr

1.3k

tour de force

Inside Katie McCabe's Champions League semi-final performance as Arsenal stun Lyon

From Kilnamanagh to the biggest stage, the dream is very much alive for Irish star.

28 Apr

2.5k

Makeover

Leeds unveil images of planned 56,500-capacity Elland Road redevelopment

28 Apr

3.6k

Snooker

Judd Trump holds off spirited Shaun Murphy fightback to make Crucible last eight

28 Apr

1.3k

PodcastThe Football Family

Aligned calendar concerns, Liverpool's 20th title and LOI madness

EURO HOPES

Bruno Fernandes hopes late goal at Bournemouth gives Rasmus Hojlund confidence

28 Apr

1.3k

Reaction

Arne Slot returns Jurgen Klopp compliment after winning title with Liverpool

28 Apr

3.2k

heating up

Inter Milan's Serie A defence takes hit with Roma defeat as Napoli grab pole position

27 Apr

2.1k

Premier League

Van Dijk savours Liverpool title - 'The most beautiful club in the world and I think we deserve all of this'

27 Apr

2.5k

turnaround

Katie McCabe helps inspire incredible Arsenal comeback to reach Champions League final

27 Apr

6.7k

had the edge

Nottingham Forest fall short as Manchester City reach third successive FA Cup final

27 Apr

2.7k

20 times

Liverpool crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions

Arne Slot’s side beat Spurs 5-1 to equal record of 20 top flight English titles set by Manchester United.

27 Apr

3.3k

Premier League

Rasmus Hojlund saves point for Man United in 96th minute against 10-man Bournemouth

27 Apr

2.5k