# Football

This month

January 2023

Fans mourn Pele at public viewing in Brazil stadium

Football fans started arriving at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in the early hours of this morning to pay their last respects.

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Updated Jan 2nd 2023, 8:40 PM

Last month

December 2022

# FOMO

David Moran waiting on call over Kerry future as he skips Dubai trip for Munster final

Moran is grateful to his team-mates for sending Kerins O’Rahillys into Saturday’s final against Newcastle West after his semi-final red card

28.5k

Updated Dec 7th 2022, 9:34 PM

# Talking Points

Semple showdown, Ballyhale’s All-Star cast, bigger picture for Kilmacud

It’s a huge weekend of provincial club final action around the country.

4.8k

Dec 3rd 2022, 6:45 AM

# Dates For The Diary

Venues and throw-in times confirmed for Munster club football finals

Kerins O’Rahillys and Newcastle West are heading to Páirc Uí Rinn.

5.2k

Dec 1st 2022, 4:01 PM

Last year

2022

Voices

World Cup 2022: Fifa's clampdown on rainbow armbands conflicts with its own human rights guidelines

Sophie King-Hill of Birmingham University looks at the controversy at this tournament.

18.5k

Updated Nov 22nd 2022, 10:00 AM

# Comedian

Joe Lycett reveals the £10,000 he appeared to shred in David Beckham-Qatar protest was fake

The comedian previously threatened to destroy the money unless David Beckham reneged on his deal with Qatar 2022.

28.6k

Nov 21st 2022, 2:41 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'Football fans - it's time to make some noise on human rights ahead of this World Cup'

Fiona Crowley of Amnesty International Ireland says it’s time Fifa showed it really cares about human rights ahead of the tournament.

13.2k

Nov 15th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Qatar

Fifa appeals for ceasefire in Ukraine during World Cup

Fifa suspended Russia days after its invasion of Ukraine, booting the team from World Cup qualifying matches

16.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 12:48 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch the World Cup?

The country has an abysmal record on human rights.

46.8k

Nov 14th 2022, 9:55 AM

# Wrap

Robbie Brady shines as Preston secure third win in four games

It was a busy night for the Irish in the Championship.

7.8k

Nov 1st 2022, 10:54 PM

# Football

Joey Barton cleared of assaulting his wife after judge rules on fair trial

The court heard Georgia Barton had written to prosecutors claiming she and her husband had been drinking ‘about four or five bottles of wine each’.

39.5k

Oct 31st 2022, 4:28 PM

# Maradona

'Hand of God' football to be auctioned for an estimated €3million

Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, who took charge of the famous 1986 World Cup quarter-final, is the owner of the ball.

18.8k

Oct 13th 2022, 7:50 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch the women's football tonight?

The Republic of Ireland are away against Scotland in a World Cup playoff.

25.5k

Oct 11th 2022, 9:10 AM

# Movers and Shakers

Irish quartet help Preston end wait for home win, Keane goal not enough for Wigan

It was a busy night of Championship action.

4.9k

Oct 5th 2022, 10:46 PM

# On the box

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

There’s plenty of live action worth tuning in for across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

23.5k

Updated Aug 5th 2022, 3:01 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Who do you think will win the All-Ireland football final?

Who will take the Sam Maguire Cup today?

47.4k

Jul 24th 2022, 9:32 AM

# UK

Robber handed 30-year jail term for ‘terrifying’ raid on home of Ashley Cole

The footballer was tied up in the attack while holding his young daughter.

29.0k

Jul 15th 2022, 4:50 PM

# Departure

Declan O'Sullivan leaves role as Kerry U20 manager

Meanwhile, David Clifford should be fit to line out against Dublin in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

10.0k

Jul 6th 2022, 4:25 PM

# Championship

Draws made for All-Ireland football qualifiers round two and Tailteann Cup semi-finals

Kildare play Mayo and Donegal face Armagh in the glamour qualifiers.

58.5k

Jun 6th 2022, 8:47 AM

# Round one

GAA confirm format for Monday's All-Ireland football qualifier draw

There’s some big name teams in contention.

22.1k

May 20th 2022, 4:54 PM

# Rising Stars

Dublin and Kildare set up meeting in Leinster minor football final

Dublin defeated Offaly and Kildare beat Wicklow in this evening’s semi-finals.

7.6k

May 11th 2022, 9:22 PM

# Super-agent

Mino Raiola angered at media reports of his death

It was the second time this year that speculation surrounding his health has been denied.

44.1k

Apr 28th 2022, 3:02 PM

# Spring Stars

Do you agree with the GAA league All-Star team selections in football and hurling?

The RTÉ pundits made their picks last night.

11.0k

Apr 4th 2022, 7:41 PM

# Twitter abuse

Teenager jailed for racist abuse of Marcus Rashford after Euro 2020 final

He directed a slur at the striker after England’s defeat in a penalty shoot-out against Italy last summer.

11.4k

Mar 30th 2022, 2:58 PM

# they go again

GAA announce football league refixtures after storm postponed games last weekend

Plenty action to get stuck into next Saturday and Sunday.

5.2k

Feb 27th 2022, 9:44 PM

# Wrap

London's winning run comes to an end, Louth and Fermanagh claims wins

We run through the football action in Division 3 and 4.

6.3k

Feb 27th 2022, 7:20 PM

# Dates For The Diary

Here are the fixture details for All-Ireland club football semi-finals as venues confirmed

The games take place on Saturday 29 January.

9.5k

Jan 18th 2022, 5:26 PM

All time

# Global Football

Fifa president thinks there is already majority support for biennial World Cup

Gianni Infantino: ‘If I was going to a vote tomorrow probably the majority would vote in favour of World Cups every two years.’

5.0k

Dec 20th 2021, 11:02 PM

# IQ

Meath's Monaghan eager for another shot after Ireland debut

The second row started playing rugby in Brighton.

3.4k

Sep 17th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you happy with Stephen Kenny's performance as Ireland manager?

The team drew 1-1 with Serbia last night.

49.3k

Sep 8th 2021, 10:57 AM

# stepping down

Iceland football federation resigns en masse over sex assault scandal

KSI chairman, Gudni Bergsson, had already departed late on Sunday.

46.8k

Updated Aug 31st 2021, 12:00 PM

# On the box

Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport

Here’s all the information you need to plan your weekend.

28.0k

Updated Aug 27th 2021, 12:04 PM

# charge

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy charged with rape and sexual assault

The 27-year-old, who also plays for the French national team, is due to appear in court on Friday.

46.2k

Aug 26th 2021, 5:03 PM

# Euro 2020

Quiz: How much do you know about coming home?

Is it really coming home?

37.4k

Jul 10th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Grassroots

Here are the 2021 Tipperary senior hurling and football championship draws

The draws took place this evening in the Premier county.

7.0k

Jun 21st 2021, 8:29 PM

# in the hunt

Messi nets a double at Valencia to rescue Barcelona's title hopes

The Argentine missed a penalty but scored twice, with Antoine Griezmann also on target.

5.8k

May 2nd 2021, 10:10 PM

# Blackout

As football's social media boycott begins, Henry says it's only the start in fight against racism

A number of organisations and clubs will log off for the weekend from 3pm today.

1.8k

Apr 30th 2021, 10:55 AM

Voices

Opinion: The European Super League – the 48 hour flash in the pan, 25 years in the making

UCC’s Dr Seán Ó Conaill looks back on an extraordinary week for international football.

13.7k

Apr 22nd 2021, 7:30 PM

# Super League

Boris Johnson aims to give Super League 'straight red' ahead of meeting with FA and Premier League

Six Premier League clubs faced a backlash over the plans yesterday.

23.2k

Apr 20th 2021, 8:02 AM

# flying kai

'He has quality, he needs to show it' - Tuchel tells Havertz to build on star turn against Palace

The German delivered a superb performance as Chelsea recorded a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace.

4.3k

Apr 10th 2021, 9:50 PM