Soccer

Freethe votes are in

Katie Taylor voted Ireland's most admired athlete for remarkable ninth year in a row

2 hrs ago

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Yesterday

17th December 2025

FreeWrap

Barcelona, Lyon and Chelsea reach Champions League quarters

2 hrs ago

FreePot Luck

Newcastle to face Man City in League Cup semis

3 hrs ago

FreeWoe

Wilfried Nancy's nightmare start at Celtic continues

3 hrs ago

15

Freehot prospect

Galway youngster makes rare appearance as Newcastle book final 4 spot

3 hrs ago

Freetoo good

Cherki inspires Man City cruise into League Cup semis

It was a disappointing night for Keith Andrews’ Brentford.

4 hrs ago

1

FreeDone Deal

Robbie Keane commits future to Ferencváros

4 hrs ago

FreeChampions

Back-up goalkeeper saves 4 penalties as PSG beat Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup

5 hrs ago

Wave Goodbye

Celtic chairman steps down over 'abuse and threats'

7 hrs ago

12

up for grabs

FAI stand to earn at least €8.8m if Ireland qualify for 2026 World Cup

12 hrs ago

6

Vote

Dembele and Bonmati win Fifa Best awards - and here's how Ireland's representatives voted

13 hrs ago

New Role

FAI announce Lizzy Kent as new head of women and girl's football

14 hrs ago

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Tuesday

16th December 2025

carabao cup

Garnacho double helps Chelsea book semi-final spot with win over Barry-Murphy's Cardiff City

16 Dec

Climbdown

FIFA announces €51 World Cup tickets for 'loyal fans'

16 Dec

2

Dispute

PSG ordered to pay around €60m to Mbappe in wage dispute

16 Dec

1

Liverpool Crown Court

Man who drove car into Liverpool’s Premier League parade sentenced to 21 years and 6 months

Sentencing judge said Paul Doyle, 54, acted in an ‘inexplicable and undiluted fury’ when he ploughed into crowds.

16 Dec

maybe i like the misery

Bruno Fernandes: 'Manchester United wanted me to leave this summer'

16 Dec

8

Dates For The Diary

Shamrock Rovers to begin title defence against Dundalk as League of Ireland fixtures announced

16 Dec

2

next chapter

Brendan Rodgers lands new Saudi job seven weeks after Celtic exit

16 Dec

3

Waves Goodbye

Former Ireland international and DLR Waves goalkeeper Badana retires

16 Dec

Reaction

Amorim rues missed chances as United star’s half-brother wears ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ shirt

16 Dec

3

Monday

15th December 2025

Results

Ferguson starts again in Roma win as Derby return to winning ways in Championship

15 Dec

3

Drama

Bournemouth rally three times to draw against Man United in eight-goal thriller

The hosts missed out on the chance to move up to fifth on the Premier League table.

15 Dec

22

Don't go

Salah should stay at Liverpool for 'great big send-off' - Carragher

15 Dec

6

The Shortlist

All-Ireland-winning bosses and horse racing winners among RTÉ Manager of the Year nominees

15 Dec

3

Hotseat

Martin O'Neill on Celtic: 'If they had asked me to stay on, I would have done so'

15 Dec

6

opening derby day

Bohemians to play St Patrick's Athletic in Aviva Stadium for 2026 League of Ireland opener

15 Dec

3

in the spotlight

Ruben Amorim accepts criticism from former players over Kobbie Mainoo handling

Updated 15 Dec

new release

Bohemians and Kneecap team up with jersey to raise funds for ACLAÍ Palestine

15 Dec

18

Sunday

14th December 2025

Eurozone

Madrid ease the pressure on Xabi Alonso, Inter go top of Serie A

14 Dec

In form

Calvert-Lewin on target as Leeds hold Andrews' Brentford

14 Dec

5

Cupset

Nancy nightmare continues as St Mirren shock Celtic in Premier Sports Cup final

14 Dec

25

frank words

'There is no quick fix' - Frank confident of position after Spurs' hammering at Forest

14 Dec

7

Haal' of a striker

Haaland hits another double as Man City cruise to 3-0 win over Palace

14 Dec

12

backing

'I told him I want him to stay' - Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool plea to Mohamed Salah

14 Dec

7

search goes on

Ireland's World Cup play-off opponents Czechia in disarray as Slaven Bilic set to turn down manager's job

14 Dec

2

Premier League

Mikel Arteta labels Arsenal's late win over Wolves as "horrible" and "unacceptable"

14 Dec

2

Last week

7th December 2025 - 13th 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

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