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Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Ireland and England face the same dilemma ahead of Aviva showdown
The less-talked-about teenage prodigy who will contest today's Euros final
This month
July 2024
A special moment for one of Irish football's unsung heroes
Has this been a 'bad' Euros?
Present and potential future Liverpool stars give impressive Dutch their spark
Last month
June 2024
The two best teams at Euro 2024 will meet in the quarter-finals
The Nottingham Forest outcast who inspired a famous Euros win
Are Belgium serious contenders?
Domenico Tedesco’s men were unconvincing against Ukraine today.
Jimmy Greaves, Gareth Southgate and why England keep failing to learn from 58 years of hurt
Is this the cruel end to one of the great international careers?
Can England win the Euros by playing like Martin O'Neill's Ireland?
Gareth Southgate’s men flattered to deceive against Denmark today.
Have Spain finally solved the problem that has haunted them for a decade?
Savour the last chance to watch a true master in action
Back from recent international exile, Toni Kroos dictated the tempo as Germany eased past Scotland.
Was James McClean right about the Stephen Kenny era?
Last night’s win should not determine John O’Shea’s future as Ireland manager
The interim boss oversaw an impressive victory against Euros-bound Hungary.
The unlikely hero behind Real Madrid's latest Champions League triumph
Full-back Dani Carvajal had scored just 16 career goals before tonight.
This year
2024
Ireland facing relegation as bold attacking gamble fails to pay dividends
When will Pep Guardiola leave Man City?
Aiden McGeady, Martin O'Neill and the crisis at Man United
Will Man City rue letting go a strong contender for Player of the Season?
Is it all but over for Erik ten Hag?
How Ireland’s ‘British’ style belatedly caught England off guard
What next for Caoimhín Kelleher?
Nobody beats their old boss and few ever beat Guardiola - Arteta on cusp of something special
How a mid-game tweak inspired Shamrock Rovers' second-half demolition of Bohs
What people don't like to admit about the Ireland managerial search
126 days on from Stephen Kenny’s departure, fans are still no closer to knowing the identity of his successor.
There was one subtle but significant difference to the Stephen Kenny era last night
Ireland earned a creditable draw with Belgium in John O’Shea’s first game as interim boss.
Ranking the 13 major signings of Ten Hag's Man United
The decision that could alter the course of the Premier League title race
Liverpool were left frustrated late on as Man City breathed a sigh of relief.
'I give them everything 24/7, hugs, kisses, kicks up the arse, nights out'
Pochettino wants Chelsea to be brave but whatever way they play it Man City will be too good
Is football broken?
Manchester City’s routine win over Copenhagen was the latest non-contest in an increasingly uncompetitive sport.
Bradley a rising star but Alexander-Arnold likely to be more important against Arsenal
The €30 million man who said 'no' to Bayern Munich
Last year
2023
Man United's biggest problem underlined against Liverpool again
The Red Devils performed better than expected on Sunday but long-term concerns remain.
'We were so soft' - Is Pochettino's allure at risk amid Chelsea chaos?
If he is no longer the coach who can get the best out of young players with shedloads of talent, then what sets him apart from the rest?
Why didn't Man United buy Harry Kane?
The former Tottenham star has been consistently linked with the Red Devils in recent years.
Tomorrow will tell us a lot about Arsenal as title contenders
The Gunners are top of the table with some pundits tipping them to triumph.
The incredible stat that highlights one of the best performances of the season
Aston Villa earned a stunning 1-0 win over reigning champions Man City on Wednesday.
Was Roy Keane right all along about Man United?
The club legend has been heavily critical of Red Devils players for years now.