Soccer - Today’s News
You might be surprised by who Jose Mourinho chose as man-of-the-match today
The Chelsea manager paid tribute to the players left out today.
It’s Ireland boss Martin O’Neill’s birthday, so here are 7 of his best put-downs
Robbie Williams, Vitor Baia and Paolo Di Canio have all been on the receiving end of the Irishman’s wit.
Remember John Terry’s full-kit fiasco? It must be a Chelsea thing because it happened again…
Nemanja Matic must have been brainwashed by his captain.
Coutinho’s magic and Mourinho’s master-plan – 5 talking points from Super Sunday
There were crucial wins for Liverpool and Arsenal as Chelsea lifted the Capital One Cup.
6 foolproof phrases to convince your mates you’re a wine connoisseur
Fake it til you make it…
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Shamrock Rovers have signed 3 more players ahead of the new season
The Tallaght club have strengthened ahead of the campaign, with a former Millwall defender among those joining.
Marty Jannetty, longball football and mathematical modelling – It’s the week’s best sportswriting
This week also features mathematical modelling and the original sports app.
Chelsea lift first silverware of the season as Mourinho wins third League Cup crown
Goals either side of half-time from John Terry and Diego Costa saw off Tottenham at Wembley.
As it happened: Chelsea v Tottenham, League Cup final
Chelsea took on Tottenham in the first of this season’s major finals.
Giroud silences doubters as Gunners returning to winning ways
Martin O’Neill was at the Emirates to cast his eye over Everton’s Irish trio.
Coutinho cracker dents City’s title defence as Liverpool’s run continues
Brendan Rodgers’ side have now gone 11 league games without tasting defeat.
11-year-old Irish boy Jay Beatty received his SPFL goal of the month award and met Roy Keane today
The avid Celtic fan is already an internet sensation.
Stunning strikes by Henderson and Coutinho made the difference today
It ended 2-1 in a riveting game at Anfield.
‘It is not good enough’ – Wenger heavily criticised by Souness and Graham
The Arsenal boss has been criticised for his tactics and team selection.
As it happened: Liverpool v Manchester City, Premier League
Brendan Rodgers and Manuel Pellegrini did battle in a midday kick-off at Anfield.
‘Right now, heavy coverage of League of Ireland is not a smart investment decision’
In part 1 of our series, we get journalists’ view on the challenges Irish football faces in 2015.
‘Horrendous tackle’ leaves Stephen Ireland needing 10 stitches in his leg
The Cork native was the victim of a wild challenge from Hull’s Maynor Figueroa.
Keep an eye out … These two men are officially allowed graze their sheep on Stephen’s Green from today
John Giles and Brother Kevin Crowley join the likes of Brian O’Driscoll, The Edge and Aung San Suu Kyi in the city’s most exclusive club.
Two of Ireland’s top athletes out to reshape how our football clubs are run
We talk to Ger O’Brien and Mark Kenneally, who have recently set up Elite Performance Consultancy.
Pendred in a dress and Kernan in Sunderland – It’s the sporting tweets of the week
Also, Caroline Wozniacki taking the positives from her relationship with Rory.
Today’s game ‘most important’ final of my career, says Mourinho
The Chelsea manager has won the Champions League among many other league and cup titles.
‘I don’t say the exact same thing to the visiting captain as I say to Paul O’Connell’ – President Higgins on those pre-game line-ups Exclusive
The President on the importance of sport in the life of a country.
Soccer - Yesterday’s News
League champions Dundalk draw first blood as Finn stars in President’s Cup win
The domestic season got under-way this afternoon.
5 talking points from today’s Premier League action
United stutter, Big Sam booed and Crouch’s record-equalling goal.
Louis Bookman: Solving the mystery of a revolutionary and pioneering sportsman
The Jewish immigrant from Eastern Europe went on to make football history but his achievements are largely unknown.
Referee says ‘no mistaken identity’ as Poyet pledges to look again
Roger East has defended his controversial decision to send off Wes Brown in Sunderland’s defeat to Manchester United.
Hughes angry after Stephen Ireland left needing ‘12-15 stitches’ following Hull game
Peter Crouch netted the only goal of a drab affair at the Britannia Stadium.
Dutch striker hits four-minute hat-trick as Hearts win 10-0 (yes, you read that correctly)
It was some way short of the club’s record win — a 21-0 demolition of Anchor in 1880.
Berahino stunner downs Southampton and the rest of today’s Premier League results
Meanwhile, Tim Sherwood’s wait for his first points as Aston Villa manager continued.
United flatter to deceive again as they grind out win amid red card controversy
A second-half brace from Wayne Rooney saw United over the line after the referee wrongly sent-off Wes Brown.
John O’Shea pulls back Falcao in penalty area, referee sends off Wes Brown
It’s been an eventful afternoon for the Ireland defender.
Luis Enrique laments English ‘campaign’ over Suarez amid fresh biting allegations
“We have seen these kind of campaigns against players, president, supporters.”
Pressure on Sam Allardyce intensifies as West Ham’s free fall continues
The Hammers are without a win in their last six outings.
Barack Obama has invited Stephanie Roche to spend Patrick’s Day in the White House
The announcement comes on the back of recent news confirming that Roche has signed with US side Houston Dash.
As it happened: Manchester United v Sunderland, Premier League
We were at Old Trafford to see if the hosts could bounce back after defeat in Wales last weekend.
LOI champions and FAI Cup winners go head-to-head for President’s Cup
The league opener is still a week away but Dundalk host St Patrick’s Athletic at Oriel Park this afternoon.
Video showing couple ‘having sex’ on football pitch was a hoax
Charlton admitted video footage that received over one million hits online was a publicity stunt.
One of Ireland’s most promising defenders has been ruled out for the rest of the season
Shane Duffy has impressed since joining Blackburn from Everton in the summer transfer window
The debate around the colour of a dress threatens to tear the Man City team apart
Manuel Pellegrini will need to limit the damage to squad morale immediately.
Steve Bruce full of praise for Ireland’s Robbie Brady after difficult period
The Republic of Ireland international has been back in Dublin recently caring for his ill daughter.
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