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Last week
14th December 2025 - 20th December 2025
Premier League
Mikel Arteta labels Arsenal's late win over Wolves as "horrible" and "unacceptable"
14 Dec
2
This month
December 2025
Hitting Out
Enzo Maresca: I’ve had my ‘worst 48 hours’ at Chelsea due to lack of support
13 Dec
5
Premier League
Two own goals save Arsenal's blushes against Wolves
13 Dec
27
Results
Barcelona go seven points clear at top of La Liga as PSG return to Ligue 1 summit
Updated 13 Dec
Impact
Cole Palmer scores on Chelsea comeback, Fulham win at Burnley for first time since 1951
Updated 13 Dec
Reaction
Slot says 'no issue to resolve' with Salah after Liverpool return
13 Dec
10
Championship
Ireland's Ryan Manning and Aidomo Emakhu on target in the Championship
Updated 13 Dec
4
LFC
Ekitike brace fires Liverpool to victory over Brighton with Salah back in action
Salah applauded all four sides at the final whistle, lingering in front of the Kop.
13 Dec
15
Awards Season
Tipperary, Kerry, Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town among team of the year nominees
13 Dec
5
Only scores bangers
Katie McCabe on target with spectacular effort as Arsenal beat Everton
13 Dec
2
Tension
Salah on Liverpool bench for Brighton clash
13 Dec
6
2026 vision
'The country is starting to believe that these young players can achieve greatness and get us to the World Cup'
Ireland assistant coach Paddy McCarthy feels qualification for the “promised land” is in sight with play-off preparation under way.
David Sneyd
13 Dec
10
latest
Salah included in Liverpool squad for Brighton clash following talks with Slot
Updated 12 Dec
15
statement
Matty Smith leaves Waterford FC 'by mutual consent'
12 Dec
Waiting Game
Man Utd still unsure if Mbeumo, Amad and Mazraoui will be available for Bournemouth clash
12 Dec
1
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Dave Connell appointed as new Wexford FC Women’s manager
12 Dec
Europa League
'Do you get that in the Championship?' Robbie Keane to extend Ferencvaros stay
12 Dec
3
AnalysisSoccer
Regret and recrimination yet reason to be optimistic for League of Ireland clubs in Europe
12 Dec
Fergie Time
'I want him to play with this intensity and spirit' - Gasperini on Ferguson after brace
12 Dec
8
column
The proof that America has conquered football - Welcome to the Rip-Off World Cup
Here is another event separating us all according to the great hierarchy of wealth, telling many of us that, actually, this World Cup just isn’t for you.
Gavin Cooney
12 Dec
8
Boost
Evan Ferguson stars as Roma beat Celtic
Meanwhile, it was a night to forget for Liam Scales, as the Irish international scored an own goal.
11 Dec
20
Gaffer
'That's really frustrating' - Stephen Bradley laments dip in Rovers’ intensity after loss
11 Dec
10
Uefa conference league
Crystal Palace a class above with first-half blitz to beat Shelbourne 3-0
Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah and Yeremy Pino strike for the Premier League side as Reds’ exit is confirmed.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
11 Dec
1
end of the line
Breidablik call an end to Shamrock Rovers’ European adventure
Graham Burke’s opener quickly cancelled out.
11 Dec
3
As it happened
Shelbourne v Crystal Palace, Uefa Conference League
11 Dec
32
Europa League
Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros down Rangers in Europa League, Forest win in Utretch
11 Dec
15
2026 world cup
Fifa urged to halt World Cup ticket sales over ‘betrayal’ of fans pricing plan
11 Dec
29
As it happened
Shamrock Rovers' European play-off hopes dashed after 3-1 loss to Breidablik
11 Dec
10
Explainer
Hoping to go to the World Cup? Here's how to try to get tickets
Fifa’s latest ticket sales window opens today and runs until 13 January.
11 Dec
2
Champions League
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City need to be better despite win at Real Madrid
11 Dec
1
Analysistalking point
Liverpool-bound? Xabi Alonso's days at Real Madrid look numbered
The manager has been left on the brink of an exit following tonight’s defeat at home to Man City.
Paul Fennessy
10 Dec
4
All Square
Ireland international Sykes on target as Bristol City rally to clinch draw
10 Dec
women's champions league
Man United suffer big defeat to heavyweights Lyon, Chelsea rout Roma
10 Dec
6
at the death
Grimaldo snatches late draw for Bayer Leverkusen against Newcastle
10 Dec
pep in their step
Haaland and O'Reilly on target as Man City rally to get the better of Real Madrid
10 Dec
15
emphatic
Brilliant Madueke brace helps Arsenal stay perfect in Champions League with 3-0 win
10 Dec
1
Nothing To See Here
'I can’t help speculation' - Keane responds to recent Celtic links
10 Dec
1
Unfazed
New Celtic boss 'won't waste time' on criticism
10 Dec
4
evan ferguson
'I have nothing against him personally, it’s about the performances'
10 Dec
27
Shels v Palace
'It's not words the lads will ever hear me speak about - fear in football... it's an absolute privilege'
Joey O’Brien knows his Shelbourne side need to beat Crystal Palace to have any chance of progressing in the Europa Conference League.
10 Dec
2
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