Soccer

Last week

28th December 2025 - 10th January 2026

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola committed to Man City contract despite Enzo Maresca speculation

Updated 2 Jan

2

Arteta

Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal can break unwanted record to end league title drought

2 Jan

12

looking ahead

10 Irish players who could be on the move this month

2 Jan

3

misfortune

Worry for Ireland amid Adam Idah blow

1 Jan

2

Setback

Stalemate sees Man City lose ground in Premier League title race

1 Jan

11

Wrap

Irish international scores twice as Bristol City boost Championship promotion push

1 Jan

7

League of Ireland

Shelbourne sign defender James Norris on permanent deal from Liverpool

Updated 1 Jan

1

Stalemate

Liverpool left frustrated by Leeds

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace were held by Fulham.

1 Jan

67

AFCON

Gabon government bans Aubameyang, sacks coaching staff, and suspends entire national team

1 Jan

5

Premier League

Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea as club look to ‘get season back on track’

The Italian departs with the club fifth in the Premier League table.

Updated 1 Jan

39

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

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

103

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

Last month

December 2025

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

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