Soccer

# from downtown

Analysis: Why do Ireland concede so many long-range goals?

Latvia scored two goals from outside the box at the Avivia last night – why does this keep happening?

5 minutes ago

# Caso Negreira

Uefa starts investigation into Barcelona referee payments scandal

Reports last month claimed the Spanish club made payments to a former vice-president of Spain’s referees’ committee.

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1 hour ago

# Hollywood FC

Non-league Wrexham lure veteran goalkeeper Ben Foster out of retirement

Wrexham, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are three points clear at the top of the National League.

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3 hours ago

# Setback

Bad news for Ireland's rivals as Dutch lose several players for France clash

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt are among the individuals ruled out.

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3 hours ago

# difference of opinion

Declan Rice responds to Graeme Souness and Roy Keane criticisms

The 24-year-old has come under the spotlight in recent months as the Hammers battle to stay in the Premier League.

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3 hours ago

# Positivity

'The league is getting better... As Irish people, we have a tendency to underrate it'

Ireland U21 international Ollie O’Neill is enjoying life at Derry City.

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5 hours ago

# Land down under

Bath coach joins Eddie Jones' Wallabies ahead of World Cup

Neal Hatley was part of Jones’ coaching set-up when he was England manager.

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6 hours ago

# Take a Bow

Ferguson nonchalant as ever after becoming Ireland's youngest scorer since Keane

The Meath teenager gave his thoughts after scoring against Latvia on his full debut.

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7 hours ago

# purchase

Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim make improved bids for Manchester United

A cut-off of 9pm on Wednesday had initially been set for parties to submit revised offers.

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7 hours ago

# Looking Back

'You're thinking, 'This is where Michael Collins was interned. I felt I could hear the echoes'

A new sports documentary on TG4 will take a look at different sports stadiums around the world.

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8 hours ago

# Admission

'I should be hitting the heights of my ability. I am 27 years old'

Ireland’s Callum O’Dowda celebrated his first international goal on his 26th cap last night.

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9 hours ago

Yesterday

22nd March 2023

# Reaction

Kenny pleased but 'not euphoric' with Latvia win

Ireland squandered an early two-goal lead but rescued a 3-2 win at the Aviva Stadium.

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16 hours ago

# player focus

Evan Ferguson the perfect symbol for Stephen Kenny’s youthful revolution

The Brighton teenager became Ireland’s youngest scorer since Robbie Keane after finding the net against Latvia this evening.

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17 hours ago

# Evan sent

Ogbene goal rescues Ireland in rollercoaster Latvia win

Chiedozie Ogbene scored the winning goal after Ireland again contrived to blow a two-goal lead at home.

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17 hours ago

# big step

Chelsea close in on Champions League semi-finals after first leg win

Guro Reiten was on target to secure a 1-0 win for her side against Lyon.

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17 hours ago

# Up and Running

WATCH: Ferguson scores first Ireland goal in Latvia friendly

Stephen Kenny’s side are currently level at 2-2 in the Aviva Stadium.

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18 hours ago

# Moving On

'I am a better man after bad phase at Man United' - Ronaldo

The Portugal veteran says he has no regrets over his time at Old Trafford.

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18 hours ago

# Tough Start

Ireland U19 side lose Euro opener to Slovakia in Wexford

Slovakia took the lead entering the last ten minutes in their first game of the Elite Phase of the Uefa Euro U19 qualifiers.

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19 hours ago

# Influence

The former Ireland international guiding a potential future one

Sean Roughan on how Mark Kennedy has helped shape his career.

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22 hours ago

# End of an era

Soccer AM to be axed after 30 years

The programme started back in 1995 but will finish up at the end of the current season.

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Wed 12:43 PM

# Calling Time

Germany World Cup winner and former Arsenal star Ozil retires aged 34

The attacking midfielder also shone for Real Madrid.

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Wed 12:17 PM

# Preview

Ferguson's full debut to bring life to low-key Latvia friendly at start of Ireland's defining year

Evan Ferguson will make his full debut as Ireland tune up for their massive challenge against France.

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Wed 6:00 AM

# hot prospect

The Dublin teenager at Brighton with a Premier League debut under his belt

Andrew Moran on being a late developer and playing with Evan Ferguson.

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Wed 12:01 AM

Tuesday

21st March 2023

# women's champions league

McCabe and Arsenal suffer battling defeat to Bayern in quarter-final first leg

The Gunners will fancy their chances of overturning the 1-0 deficit in next week’s home return.

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Tue 10:26 PM

# Setback

Arsenal suffer injury blow as Takehiro Tomiyasu is ruled out for the season

The defender picked up a knee injury against Sporting Lisbon last week.

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Tue 6:19 PM

# earned his spurs

Matt Doherty defends Antonio Conte over post-game rant at players

Doherty has also spoken about his experiences under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.

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Tue 3:09 PM

# evan almighty

Evan Ferguson to earn first Irish start against Latvia

The teenager will make his full senior debut at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.

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Tue 2:54 PM

# like a fine wine

41-year-old Ibrahimovic set to make history

The veteran striker will likely break Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff’s age record in a Euro qualifier of 40 years and 90 days, set in 1983.

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Tue 2:42 PM

# Exit

'I am an honest player' - Hojbjerg calls on Conte to 'elaborate' after Spurs rant

Tottenham appear set to sack their head coach following his furious outburst after Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Southampton.

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Tue 12:59 PM

# Development

Qataris to make second bid for Manchester United

Meetings held last week were described as positive and constructive by sources close to Sheikh Jassim.

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Tue 12:49 PM

# Leader

Mbappe named new France captain ahead of Euro qualifier with Ireland

Lloris had been skipper for more than a decade.

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Tue 9:52 AM

# Premier League

Hodgson returns as Crystal Palace boss, Dubliner McCarthy stays as assistant

The 75-year-old former England boss replaces the sacked Patrick Vieira.

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Tue 8:52 AM

# Conundrum

‘One year, I played 7 games for Ireland and 3 for Sunderland… That was new to me’

Keiren Westwood on Irish memories, future plans, and the challenges of balancing club with international form.

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Tue 8:00 AM

Monday

20th March 2023

# back from a bad back

'I’d love a foot race, see how quick I am' - Returning Omobamidele eager for Mbappe test

Andrew Omobamidele has recovered from a lengthy lay-off, and is hoping he gets the chance to face off against France next Monday.

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Mon 11:00 PM

# Punishment

Aleksandar Mitrovic, Marco Silva and Fulham charged after FA Cup meltdown

The FA said the standard three-match ban for violent conduct would be ‘clearly insufficient’ for striker Mitrovic.

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Mon 8:44 PM

# Opinion

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Latvia?

Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make amid a crucial international window.

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Mon 7:00 PM

# misfortune

Ireland's rivals France and Netherlands suffer blows ahead of clash

Frenkie de Jong and Steven Bergwijn are among the players ruled out, while Mike Maignan has been confirmed as Les Bleus’ new number one

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Mon 6:59 PM

# Additions

Is there room for a home-based bolter in Vera Pauw's World Cup squad?

Shamrock Rovers youngster Jaime Thompson impressed at Tolka Park on Saturday.

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Mon 5:00 PM

# COYBIG

What do you think of the new Ireland soccer jersey?

It will be worn for the first time in Wednesday’s friendly against Latvia.

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Mon 3:50 PM

# Mark Sykes

'An Irish player playing for Ireland - I don’t see the problem'

Mark Sykes last year became the first Belfast-born player to play for the Republic of Ireland in 76 years, and is hoping to add more caps against Latvia and France.

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Mon 2:43 PM