Soccer

This year

2026

Recovery

'No cause for concern': Brazil legend Roberto Carlos dismisses heart attack rumours in health update

1 Jan

1

bizarre episode

The Atomic Bowl: The untold story of the American football game played at Ground Zero in Nagasaki

A new documentary unearths the bizarre and chilling tale of the American military’s New Years’ game on the site on which they dropped the bomb.

1 Jan

3

Last year

2025

Africa Cup of Nations

Sudan lose to Burkina Faso, as Algeria make it a perfect three from three at AFCON

31 Dec 2025

2

hot prospects

11 LOI players who sealed moves abroad in 2025 and 6 who could follow

31 Dec 2025

2

Sidelined

Ireland dealt major Josh Cullen injury blow ahead of World Cup playoffs

30 Dec 2025

6

Ruthless

Arsenal make title statement with rout of Aston Villa

The Gunners ran riot in the second half of a 4-1 win.

30 Dec 2025

17

Premier League

Manchester United booed off as Wolves claim just their third point of the season

30 Dec 2025

102

crisis

Wilfried Nancy suffers fifth defeat as Celtic boss with away loss to Motherwell

30 Dec 2025

6

Premier League

Chelsea held at home to Bournemouth, West Ham let relegation lifeline slip

30 Dec 2025

3

History

Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot

Updated 30 Dec 2025

swede gig

Former Cork City boss Ger Nash appointed to role with Swedish champions

30 Dec 2025

7

marked man

Liverpool's set-piece coach exits club following team's defensive struggles

30 Dec 2025

7

movement

Crystal Palace and Tottenham agree £35 million fee for Brennan Johnson

30 Dec 2025

2

In Demand

Fifa reveal 150 million applications for World Cup tickets over the past fortnight

30 Dec 2025

9

Irish Eye

Cannon goal helps Sheffield United to crucial win as Shaughnessy scores for Portsmouth

29 Dec 2025

back of the net

Evan Ferguson nabs goal and assist in man-of-the-match display for winners Roma

The Republic of Ireland international scored and set up a goal in the first half.

29 Dec 2025

24

Results

Egypt rest Salah in Angola draw, Morocco win group and South Africa reach AFCON last-16

Updated 29 Dec 2025

1

On the up

Kieran McKenna's Ipswich get the better of Championship leaders Coventry

29 Dec 2025

4

no let up

Nancy will demand more from Celtic even if they reach Premiership summit

29 Dec 2025

2

reinforcement

Arsenal boss Arteta will 'actively look' at January signings amid injury crisis

29 Dec 2025

5

Man United

Bruno Fernandes' off-field leadership shining through during injury absence, says Ruben Amorim

29 Dec 2025

1

standing out

Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season so far?

29 Dec 2025

4

Calcio

Inter stay top of Serie A after beating battling Atalanta

28 Dec 2025

AFCON

Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16

28 Dec 2025

2

Boost

19-year-old's first goal sees Spurs deliver big win for Frank

28 Dec 2025

SIX IN A ROW

Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland

28 Dec 2025

21

AFCON

Victor Osimhen stars as Nigeria survive Tunisia rally to reach second round

27 Dec 2025

Worry

'He doesn't look too good' - Concern for Ireland after Josh Cullen injury

27 Dec 2025

1

Match Report

Aston Villa continue winning run as double from super sub Watkins sinks Chelsea

27 Dec 2025

8

Round-Up

Kevin Schade's hat-trick inspires Brentford to thumping win over Bournemouth

27 Dec 2025

11

Table Toppers

Arsenal return to Premier League summit after edgy victory over Brighton

27 Dec 2025

14

Scotland

Celtic win six-goal thriller against Livingston, McGrath on target as Hibs beat Hearts

27 Dec 2025

5

Off the Mark

Florian Wirtz nets first goal for Liverpool in nervy win over bottom side Wolves

27 Dec 2025

36

Premier League

Cherki stars as Man City move top momentarily with win at Nottingham Forest

27 Dec 2025

6

Reaction

Ruben Amorim says spirit shown against Newcastle can win Man Utd ‘so many games’

27 Dec 2025

9

Political Football

Rip-off ticket prices, ICE raids, moving fixtures: What to expect from the MAGA World Cup

We look ahead to some of the storylines to expect from next summer’s World Cup in North America.

Gavin Cooney

27 Dec 2025

5

Interview

'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly

Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.

27 Dec 2025

1

Wrap

Salah helps Egypt book AFCON last-16 spot as Morocco forced to wait for knockout place

Updated 26 Dec 2025

3

Take The Spoils

Dorgu delivers the winner as Man United climb up to fifth

Man United held off Newcastle to register a first home win in two months.

26 Dec 2025

55

Championship

Jimmy Dunne heads home to rescue a point for QPR against Portsmouth

26 Dec 2025

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