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Salah helps Egypt book AFCON last-16 spot as Zimbabwe rally to clinch draw
4 hrs ago
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Jimmy Dunne heads home to rescue a point for QPR against Portsmouth
4 hrs ago
unforgettable
The inside story of the greatest week in Irish football history
How The Traitors and a powerful Seamus Coleman speech set tone for victories over Portugal and Hungary to reach World Cup play-offs.
David Sneyd
15 hrs ago
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Yesterday
25th December 2025
RIP
John Robertson: Forest legend and double European Cup winner dies aged 72
23 hrs ago
12
Freekeane v mccarthy
Saipan is the row that divided a nation, but is the film any good?
25 Dec
2
Looking Back
Leuven to Lisbon, Tallaght to Basel: The women's football moments of the year
25 Dec
AFCON
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez on target as Ivory Coast and Algeria earn contrasting wins
25 Dec
finn azaz
One of Ireland's breakout stars of 2025 on a year to remember
In the last 12 months, Finn Azaz has established himself as key player for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side.
Paul Fennessy
25 Dec
This week
21st December 2025 - 26th December 2025
IN IT FOR THE MONEY
'Sure it was great for him to play with us, like’ - when George Best togged out for Cork Celtic
The Belfast Boy’s three-game spell on Leeside is explored in a brilliant new TG4 documentary set to air on Stephen’s Day.
Declan Bogue
24 Dec
5
Report
Arsenal into League Cup semi-final after 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace
23 Dec
6
AFCON
Wasteful Nigeria avoid a scare but classy Senegal too good for Botswana
Updated 23 Dec
New Signing
Early Christmas Maill for Shelbourne as Lundgren arrives from Sweden
23 Dec
1
League of Ireland
Cork City begin search for new manager as Ger Nash resigns
23 Dec
6
Darts
Two-time world champion Peter Wright whitewashed by German debutant
23 Dec
3
to the future
How the League of Ireland earned trust from Government, and what happens with €3 million now?
Academy investment should be a gamechanger as details emerge of recruitment process for full-time positions at clubs.
David Sneyd
23 Dec
3
Reaction
Micky van de Ven tackle on Alexander Isak ‘reckless’ – Liverpool boss Arne Slot
Updated 23 Dec
6
AFCON
Salah snatches added-time winner for Egypt after Zimbabwe scare
22 Dec
2
Premier League
Jimenez strikes vital penalty for Fulham as Forest remain in relegation mix
22 Dec
Soccer
Napoli lift Italian Super Cup with win over Bologna in Saudi Arabia
22 Dec
Blow
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has surgery on fractured ankle
22 Dec
12
Concern
Liverpool fear €145m man Isak has broken his leg - reports
22 Dec
17
head over heels
Hosts Morocco kick off Afcon with a win, thanks to a stunning overhead kick
21 Dec
Comment
Villa's amazing run looks unsustainable while United are genuinely getting better
Villa are giving a historically emphatic two-fingers to Expected Goals, while Man United are onto the right thing with Ruben Amorim. They just need to get better players.
21 Dec
2
Eurozone
Parrott scores again but AZ fall to thrilling defeat, Barcelona remain clear atop La Liga
21 Dec
jolly rogers
Rogers' stunning double seals Aston Villa victory over Man United
21 Dec
23
At last
Nancy finally secures first Celtic win, Hearts stay clear with Rangers win
Updated 21 Dec
2
Anxious wait
Liverpool fear Alexander Isak has sustained a significant injury
21 Dec
3
warning
Kobbie Mainoo 'needs to fight for his job', says Amorim
21 Dec
5
Exclusive
The Carla Ward Interview - 'You feel the weight of the nation on your shoulders'
Football, family and questioning herself: Ireland manager reflects on 2025 in an exclusive interview with The 42.
Emma Duffy
21 Dec
1
Last week
14th December 2025 - 20th December 2025
DCL Double
Dominic Calvert-Lewin can't stop scoring, as rejuvenated Leeds ease past Crystal Palace
20 Dec
13
european round-up
Juve beat Roma to close in on Serie A leaders Inter; Mbappe matches Ronaldo record
20 Dec
Top Of The Tree
Arsenal win at Everton to make sure of Christmas number one spot
20 Dec
12
Premier League
Liverpool hold off late challenge for dramatic win over nine-man Tottenham
Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off during a chaotic Premier League encounter.
20 Dec
23
Championship
Will Keane snatches dramatic late point for Preston as Frank Lampard hits back at fans
Updated 20 Dec
2
Premier League
Kelleher saves another penalty as Brentford inflict 10th straight defeat on woeful Wolves
20 Dec
5
Put Em Under Pressure
Haaland brace sends Man City top of the Premier League (for now, at least)
20 Dec
4
vote for pedro
Chelsea produce second-half comeback to draw at Newcastle
20 Dec
2
Sorry
Salah apologised to teammates for Liverpool comments - 'That’s the man that he is'
20 Dec
7
Take a Bow
Super sub Adam Idah scores late winner as Swansea earn derby victory
19 Dec
6
League of Ireland
Stephen McPhail to leave Shamrock Rovers after nine years as sporting director
Updated 19 Dec
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