Soccer

Analysistimings

In Xabi Alonso, Chelsea might finally have landed the right man at just the right time

2 hrs ago

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League of Ireland

James McClean attends Derry City training despite exit reports

4 hrs ago

3

Premier League

Brennan Johnson signs for Everton in McNeil swap deal with Crystal Palace

6 hrs ago

Support

Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if Fifa replaces Gianni Infantino

10 hrs ago

8

Yesterday

10th August 2026

New Signing

Ronald Araujo claims Liverpool loan switch is ‘right move at the right time'

23 hrs ago

2

BreakingLeague of Ireland

James McClean and Derry City set to part ways in abrupt end to star's LOI homecoming

McClean returned to the Brandywell this season after a 15-year stint in English football.

10 Aug

16

Amit Bhatia

Jeff Bezos consortium reportedly nearing deal to buy Liverpool stake

10 Aug

7

Political Football

Infantino accused of 'abandoning' duty as football leaders ramp up pressure in open letter

10 Aug

6

the special one

Mourinho reveals he signed contract to succeed Ferguson at Man United in 2013

10 Aug

Sunday

9th August 2026

On the Move

Ireland international Festy Ebosele completes switch to newly-promoted Turkish side

9 Aug

6

Sunshine on Leith

Hibs leave Rangers reeling with 93rd-minute winner at Ibrox

9 Aug

4

no love lost

St Pat's do rare Tolka Park double with fiery derby win against Shelbourne

9 Aug

Croker Calling

Rashford joins Man United squad in Ireland ahead of Croke Park friendly

9 Aug

2

Blues Brothers

Waterford punish Bohs' Euro hangover to climb out of relegation places

9 Aug

3

Hoop and Running

Celtic new bhoy Kasper Hogh fires hat-trick in Kilmarnock rout

9 Aug

2

time off

Martin O’Neill to miss Celtic game after undergoing 'small procedure'

9 Aug

Speaking out

Fifa condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine Infantino

9 Aug

8

Must ReadRule 42 Remembered

'One guy said: I don't shake hands with you; you let the Brits into Croke Park’

Soccer returns to Croke Park this week, nearly 20 years on from when the stadium was first opened up to foreign games.

Paul Fennessy

9 Aug

19

Last week

2nd August 2026 - 8th August 2026

top of the table

Leaders Athlone wear down Wexford to hit three second-half goals

8 Aug

4

Impact

Brian Barry-Murphy excited by what match-winner Jack Moylan brings to Cardiff

8 Aug

8

In Demand

Craig McLeish: I’ll get Killian Phillips the best move he can possibly get

8 Aug

Irish Eye

Ireland's Killian Phillips on target again as St Mirren maintain unbeaten start

8 Aug

Done Deal

Arsenal complete €87 million signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães

8 Aug

13

fiery

Afolabi hits winner against Dundalk to send Rovers 10 points clear

7 Aug

6

Stalemate

Late penalty miss ensures Galway and Drogheda share the spoils

7 Aug

3

LOI

Cotter and O'Reilly on target as Derry City start Connolly interim spell with victory

7 Aug

5

Summer Sales

Man City reject Barcelona's cut-price opening bid for Rodri

7 Aug

2

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7 Aug

On The Mend

Martin O’Neill out of hospital and in ‘good form’

7 Aug

Europa League

Rangers lose to Jagiellonia Bialystok, Hearts endure Benfica rout, Irish duo fire Hibs to victory

Updated 6 Aug

6

conference league

VAR check among Bohs' woes in Midtjylland loss

6 Aug

4

Soccer

Uefa World Cup boycott remains, as Fifa’s support of Infantino ‘changes nothing’

Updated 6 Aug

28

conference league

Shels snatch a late goal in Ajax defeat ahead of Tolka Park second leg

With seven minutes remaining, Shels gave their travelling support something to celebrate at a sold-out Johan Cruyff Arena.

6 Aug

20

New Starts

Forlán named new Uruguay coach, Real Madrid sign Yan Diomande and extend Vini Junior contract

Updated 6 Aug

5

ExclusiveInterview

'I was an amateur with a professional mindset' - O'Gorman giving back as LOI academy director

The 42 sits down with Áine O’Gorman as the Irish legend continues her trailblazing ways with Bray Wanderers.

6 Aug

LOIW

Shelbourne close gap with Cork City win as Irish youngster makes Hearts history

5 Aug

1

dublin date

In pics: Arsenal fall to friendly defeat to Real Betis at sold-out Aviva Stadium

Premier League champions beaten 3-1 in Dublin pre-season friendly.

5 Aug

9

Women's Super League

'Dream come true' for Eva Olid as former Hearts boss takes charge of Man United

5 Aug

4

championship calling

Mason Melia joins Lincoln City on season-long loan from Tottenham

5 Aug

1

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