Soccer

the latest decree

Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup

3 hrs ago

5

THE BEAT

The constant truth of the game is the one all footballers want to avoid

The last week has felt like a stark reminder of the need to be prepared for a new stage of life.

David Sneyd

5 hrs ago

Yesterday

30th April 2026

lethal

Crystal Palace take huge step towards reaching Uefa Conference League final

13 hrs ago

1

tight

Chris Wood penalty gives Nottingham Forest slender lead over Aston Villa

13 hrs ago

6

we go again

Infantino's Fifa re-election boost after securing Asia and Africa backing

14 hrs ago

4

On the box

Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027 as Sky Sports returns

17 hrs ago

4

scott free

Scott Parker leaves as Burnley boss following Premier League relegation

30 Apr

3

Reaction

Mikel Arteta: 'How the hell the penalty on Eze gets overturned?'

30 Apr

20

Wednesday

29th April 2026

Analysisthe undercard

A clash of honest but limited contenders - Atlético/Arsenal proves more entertaining than was feared

A 1-1 draw was a marginally better result for Arsenal in the battle to be considered the underdog against Bayern or PSG.

Gavin Cooney

29 Apr

4

dont mention the VAR

Penalty drama in Madrid as Arsenal and Atlético play out first-leg draw

29 Apr

10

continuity

John O'Shea close to signing new deal as Ireland assistant boss

29 Apr

3

a little bit mo to come

Liverpool say Salah will be fit to play again before exit

29 Apr

Signed Up

Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Manchester United contract until 2031

29 Apr

5

51m

Comment

PSG-Bayern a reminder of what football can be and what it has lost

It is hard to think of many matches in recent memory of such exhilarating attacking beauty.

Paul Fennessy

29 Apr

This week

26th April 2026 - 1st May 2026

All Square

Ryan Manning scores for Southampton but Ipswich edge towards promotion with late equaliser

28 Apr

2

Thriller

PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic

A stunning game unfolded at the Parc des Princes.

28 Apr

18

End of an era

John Stones to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade

28 Apr

6

Race For Europe

Manchester United hold on to beat Brentford and close in on Champions League

27 Apr

17

Comeback

'He gave me a bit of hope' - James McClean issues positive injury update

27 Apr

1

Harry Stayin'

After 138 goals in 141 appearances, Harry Kane set for talks over new Bayern Munich deal

27 Apr

4

Got the Blues

Trevoh Chalobah says players are not blameless in Chelsea’s recent slide

27 Apr

3

horrible luck

Blow for Tottenham's survival hopes as Xavi Simons ruled out of World Cup

27 Apr

1

Eurozone

Omobamidele scores 100th-minute winner in stunning comeback, Sevilla in relegation danger

26 Apr

3

Scottish scene

Late derby drama keeps Hearts on course for title, Rangers suffer damaging defeat

Updated 26 Apr

5

UWCL

Advantage Arsenal as holders punish Lyon errors in Champions League semi-final

26 Apr

Up for the cup

Enzo Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds

Manchester City await the Blues on 16 May.

26 Apr

17

playoff scrap

Coventry celebrate Championship title party with win in hit to Wrexham’s promotion chances

26 Apr

1

Under Pressure

Robbie Keane could miss out on title as the goalposts move in Hungary

26 Apr

5

head for numbers

A new life surrounds Andy Boyle and he's ready to embrace the challenge

A stalwart of the Dundalk glory years, and with one Ireland cap to his name, Dubliner made sure to be ready for time after football.

David Sneyd

26 Apr

2

Last week

19th April 2026 - 25th April 2026

Take a Bow

Man United loanee Rashford on target as Barca on brink of La Liga triumph

25 Apr

3

all to play for

Barcelona held at Bayern in Champions League semi-final

25 Apr

success

Sligo end Dundalk's 8-game unbeaten run

25 Apr

2

Job Done

Arsenal beat Newcastle to reclaim Premier League top spot

25 Apr

22

Progress

Man City reach FA Cup final despite sensational goal from Ireland's Finn Azaz

25 Apr

3

Contenders

Celtic prevail to move level on points with leaders Hearts

25 Apr

1

Relief

Spurs end 118-day wait for top-flight win but remain in relegation zone

25 Apr

2

COYBIG

Irish trio on target in Championship, Kenny helps Bolton secure playoffs

25 Apr

WLOI

Five-goal Shamrock Rovers rally to dramatic derby victory over Shelbourne

25 Apr

Boost

Liverpool move level with Man United after latest victory

25 Apr

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