Soccer

This week

14th December 2025 - 19th December 2025

in the spotlight

Ruben Amorim accepts criticism from former players over Kobbie Mainoo handling

Updated 15 Dec

new release

Bohemians and Kneecap team up with jersey to raise funds for ACLAÍ Palestine

15 Dec

Eurozone

Madrid ease the pressure on Xabi Alonso, Inter go top of Serie A

14 Dec

Sponsored

Grandma's Prizefall gives Irish players a chance to win exciting prizes this Christmas

In form

Calvert-Lewin on target as Leeds hold Andrews' Brentford

14 Dec

Cupset

Nancy nightmare continues as St Mirren shock Celtic in Premier Sports Cup final

14 Dec

frank words

'There is no quick fix' - Frank confident of position after Spurs' hammering at Forest

14 Dec

Haal' of a striker

Haaland hits another double as Man City cruise to 3-0 win over Palace

14 Dec

backing

'I told him I want him to stay' - Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool plea to Mohamed Salah

14 Dec

search goes on

Ireland's World Cup play-off opponents Czechia in disarray as Slaven Bilic set to turn down manager's job

14 Dec

Premier League

Mikel Arteta labels Arsenal's late win over Wolves as "horrible" and "unacceptable"

14 Dec

Last week

7th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

Hitting Out

Enzo Maresca: I’ve had my ‘worst 48 hours’ at Chelsea due to lack of support

13 Dec

Premier League

Two own goals save Arsenal's blushes against Wolves

13 Dec

Results

Barcelona go seven points clear at top of La Liga as PSG return to Ligue 1 summit

Updated 13 Dec

Impact

Cole Palmer scores on Chelsea comeback, Fulham win at Burnley for first time since 1951

Updated 13 Dec

Reaction

Slot says 'no issue to resolve' with Salah after Liverpool return

13 Dec

Championship

Ireland's Ryan Manning and Aidomo Emakhu on target in the Championship

Updated 13 Dec

LFC

Ekitike brace fires Liverpool to victory over Brighton with Salah back in action

Salah applauded all four sides at the final whistle, lingering in front of the Kop.

13 Dec

Awards Season

Tipperary, Kerry, Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town among team of the year nominees

13 Dec

Only scores bangers

Katie McCabe on target with spectacular effort as Arsenal beat Everton

13 Dec

Tension

Salah on Liverpool bench for Brighton clash

13 Dec

2026 vision

'The country is starting to believe that these young players can achieve greatness and get us to the World Cup'

Ireland assistant coach Paddy McCarthy feels qualification for the “promised land” is in sight with play-off preparation under way.

David Sneyd

13 Dec

latest

Salah included in Liverpool squad for Brighton clash following talks with Slot

Updated 12 Dec

statement

Matty Smith leaves Waterford FC 'by mutual consent'

12 Dec

Waiting Game

Man Utd still unsure if Mbeumo, Amad and Mazraoui will be available for Bournemouth clash

12 Dec

dotted line

Dave Connell appointed as new Wexford FC Women’s manager

12 Dec

Europa League

'Do you get that in the Championship?' Robbie Keane to extend Ferencvaros stay

12 Dec

AnalysisSoccer

Regret and recrimination yet reason to be optimistic for League of Ireland clubs in Europe

12 Dec

Fergie Time

'I want him to play with this intensity and spirit' - Gasperini on Ferguson after brace

12 Dec

column

The proof that America has conquered football - Welcome to the Rip-Off World Cup

Here is another event separating us all according to the great hierarchy of wealth, telling many of us that, actually, this World Cup just isn’t for you.

Gavin Cooney

12 Dec

Boost

Evan Ferguson stars as Roma beat Celtic

Meanwhile, it was a night to forget for Liam Scales, as the Irish international scored an own goal.

11 Dec

Gaffer

'That's really frustrating' - Stephen Bradley laments dip in Rovers’ intensity after loss

11 Dec

Uefa conference league

Crystal Palace a class above with first-half blitz to beat Shelbourne 3-0

Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah and Yeremy Pino strike for the Premier League side as Reds’ exit is confirmed.

David Sneyd

reports from Tallaght Stadium

11 Dec

end of the line

Breidablik call an end to Shamrock Rovers’ European adventure

Graham Burke’s opener quickly cancelled out.

11 Dec

As it happened

Shelbourne v Crystal Palace, Uefa Conference League

11 Dec

Europa League

Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros down Rangers in Europa League, Forest win in Utretch

11 Dec

2026 world cup

Fifa urged to halt World Cup ticket sales over ‘betrayal’ of fans pricing plan

11 Dec

As it happened

Shamrock Rovers' European play-off hopes dashed after 3-1 loss to Breidablik

11 Dec

Explainer

Hoping to go to the World Cup? Here's how to try to get tickets

Fifa’s latest ticket sales window opens today and runs until 13 January.

11 Dec

Champions League

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City need to be better despite win at Real Madrid

11 Dec

Analysistalking point

Liverpool-bound? Xabi Alonso's days at Real Madrid look numbered

The manager has been left on the brink of an exit following tonight’s defeat at home to Man City.

Paul Fennessy

10 Dec