Soccer

February

February 2026

Owen Goal

Owen Elding marks his full Hibs debut with goal against St Mirren

14 Feb

1

Boycott

'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald

14 Feb

25

at the wheel

Tottenham confirm Igor Tudor appointment as interim manager

14 Feb

3

bit o' class

Irish star from Ringsend with French and Algerian flair - 'I grew up watching Zidane'

14 Feb

3

Pole Position

Drogheda climb up to Premier Division summit after second straight win

13 Feb

8

end to end

Duffy rescues a point for Derry City with last-gasp penalty

13 Feb

6

League of Ireland First Division

Keating strikes late to earn victory for Cork City over Treaty United

13 Feb

4

On The Dotted Line

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Brosnan signs new deal with Everton

13 Feb

2

Test

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How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

13 Feb

3

Spurs

Igor Tudor verbally agrees to become Tottenham’s interim manager

13 Feb

7

not impressed

Jim Ratcliffe comments on immigration ‘ridiculous’ – Maro Itoje

13 Feb

12

Changes

Northern Ireland boss O'Neill to take charge of Blackburn

13 Feb

2

Nations League

Ireland matches against Israel should go ahead, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin says fulfilling Nations League fixtures is the 'correct decision'

RTÉ confirms it will broadcast the matches 'in line with its contractual obligations'

Politicians and SIPTU call on the FAI to withdraw from games against Israel

Updated 13 Feb

33

Hamstrung

Bosun Lawal ruled out for six weeks in another injury blow for Ireland

13 Feb

2

League of Ireland

Shelbourne-Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's-Galway United postponed after heavy rainfall

Updated 13 Feb

3

recognition

Ireland midfielder Alan Browne named Championship Player of the Month

13 Feb

10

Ready to go

Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as Nations League fixtures confirmed

Ireland are due to host Israel on 4 October.

13 Feb

12

Interview

How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces

13 Feb

1

column

Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins

Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.

Gavin Cooney

13 Feb

8

THE BEAT

Shamrock Rovers taking easy gambling money leaves League of Ireland rivals dismayed

Premier Division champions’ new “responsible gambling partner” was recently fined in UK for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.

David Sneyd

13 Feb

3

wanda wonders

Atletico hammer Barcelona in first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final

12 Feb

brilliant bees

Arsenal's title momentum checked by Andrews' Brentford

12 Feb

35

AnalysisAnalysis

FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning

Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.

Gavin Cooney

12 Feb

13

Reaction

'My job is going to focus on the football side and I'm going to do that'

12 Feb

1

Done Deal

Former Liverpool and Man City star Raheem Sterling finds a new club

12 Feb

6

Pot Luck

Ireland to face Israel in Nations League

12 Feb

72

statement

Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'language' on immigration

12 Feb

34

Spurs

'I can't help speculation' – Robbie Keane on Tottenham links after Frank sacking

12 Feb

6

Punishment

Derry City to issue multiple stadium bans after incident on LOI opening night

12 Feb

Spurs

Not a big club – Postecoglou says Tottenham sacking Thomas Frank is ‘curious’ move

12 Feb

2

Alan Mahon

Departed Ireland assistant reunites with former Manchester City boss in US

12 Feb

staying on

Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028

12 Feb

fyi

The best and worst-case scenarios for Ireland in today's Nations League draw

Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden are among the teams the Boys in Green could face.

Updated 12 Feb

6

Time to say goodbye

Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after less than four months in charge

12 Feb

14

Take a Bow

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores last-gasp winner on Celtic debut

11 Feb

1

title defence

Holders Arsenal run riot in Women's Champions League play-offs

11 Feb

1

Progress

Liverpool overcome Sunderland to boost hopes of top 4 finish

11 Feb

20

Controversy

Starmer demands Man United co-owner Ratcliffe apologise for immigration comments

11 Feb

44

Premier League

Man City ease past Fulham to move within three points of leaders Arsenal

Aston Villa edge Brighton, Burnley end 16-game winless streak and pressure mounts on Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche.

11 Feb

8

mess

Tottenham's problems go far deeper than Thomas Frank

In seven years, Spurs have gone from Champions League finalists to relegation contenders.

Paul Fennessy

11 Feb

3

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