Soccer

Yesterday

18th January 2026

extraordinary

Senegal win bonkers AFCON final after walk-off protest at Morocco penalty decision

Senegal had a goal harshly ruled out minutes before Morocco were awarded a soft penalty, triggering a 20-minute protest and delay.

Updated 8 hrs ago

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Eurozone

Injured Ferguson still sidelined as new signing Malen scores in Roma win

11 hrs ago

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johnny on the spot

Johnny Kenny on target as Celtic advance in Scottish Cup

11 hrs ago

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Premier League

Aston Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held by lowly Wolves

Updated 12 hrs ago

2.1k

Wrap

O'Sullivan scores six minutes into Liverpool debut in Women's FA Cup

15 hrs ago

2.1k

Soccer

Glasner expected to see out remainder of Crystal Palace deal after outburst – reports

18 hrs ago

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Soccer

League of Ireland transfer market remains polarised and fractured despite record fees

Elite clubs may be more willing to invest in youth but it’s different story further down the food chain.

David Sneyd

18 Jan

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Last week

11th January 2026 - 17th January 2026

Style and substance

Denise O'Sullivan can readjust from athletic US style to more technical, combative WSL

The midfielder made a brief cameo in England during Covid and has the attributes to thrive with Liverpool.

Emma Duffy

17 Jan

1.2k

Transfer News

'The place I want to go is home' - James McClean returns to Derry City

Updated 17 Jan

6.7k

On the Move

Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan transfers to Liverpool from North Carolina Courage

17 Jan

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All Square

Arsenal seven points clear despite Forest stalemate

17 Jan

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Among the goals

Irish duo on target in Championship, Gavin Bazunu earns clean sheet on debut

17 Jan

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Setback

Liverpool left frustrated by Burnley

17 Jan

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Wrap

Pressure mounts on Thomas Frank as Tottenham lose to struggling West Ham

Updated 17 Jan

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Premier League

Rancour among Chelsea faithful but Collins and Kelleher mix-up provides relief

There were protests against the Stamford Bridge hierarchy before a game they somehow ended up winning 2-0 against Brentford.

David Sneyd

reports from Stamford Bridge

17 Jan

1.3k

Home improvement

Man United begin Michael Carrick's tenure with dazzling derby win over Man City

Second-half goals by Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu earned a deserved win for United at a rocking Old Trafford.

Updated 17 Jan

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Transfer News

Shamrock Rovers reject two bids from Hoffenheim for Michael Noonan

17 Jan

5.7k

Tension

Angry supporters boo Real Madrid in first league game of the post-Alonso era

17 Jan

2.2k

Wave Goodbye

Ireland international leaves Wexford

17 Jan

3.7k

Profile

‘He hasn't anglicised himself at all’: ‘Authentic’ Brian Barry-Murphy climbing UK football ladder

We profile Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy, flying at the top of League One and tipped for bigger things.

17 Jan

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John Egan Interview

'The main goal was always to play for Ireland'

17 Jan

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forging his path

The secret to Brentford's Champions League dream? They work 'f***ing hard and are really clever'

Ahead of trip to Chelsea today, Keith Andrews’ side are dreaming of a new frontier while the boss wins admirers around Premier League.

David Sneyd

reports from London

17 Jan

956

Late Late Show

West Brom rally from two goals down but Middlesbrough strike late to snatch victory

16 Jan

756

Gold Dust

Ireland's ticket allocation confirmed as just over 1,000 for World Cup play-off in Czechia

16 Jan

2.3k

quizzical endurance

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

16 Jan

2.6k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

McMillan linked with All Blacks job and Champions/Challenge Cup preview

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Moving On

Man United-linked Glasner to leave Palace at end of season (but he says this was decided months ago)

16 Jan

2.2k

Transfer News

Manchester City 'in final stages' of beating Liverpool to Marc Guehi deal

16 Jan

2.8k

French connection

Amber Barrett signs for Strasbourg, Ireland's World Cup qualifier opener set for Tallaght

16 Jan

591

uncertainty

Evan Ferguson faces fight for his position as Roma bring in two new forwards

16 Jan

3.3k

column

In defence of the Saipan movie

Saipan movie plays fast and loose with some facts – but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to the truth.

Gavin Cooney

16 Jan

1.9k

Wrap

Barca reach Copa del Rey quarters, AC Milan stay on Inter's heels

15 Jan

1.1k

hot prospect

Promising Irish teenager makes Premier League move

15 Jan

6.5k

LOI

Bohemians confirm loan signing of goalkeeper Walters from MLS side FC Cincinnati

15 Jan

1.2k

Money Back

Ajax to refund fans after Troy Parrott hat-trick in 6-0 humiliation

15 Jan

4.5k

high profile

Shelbourne set new League of Ireland record with €100,000 signing of Odhrán Casey

14 Jan

3.5k

carabao cup

Arsenal edge first-leg thriller at Chelsea but Alejandro Garnacho double keeps tie alive

14 Jan

2.4k

Soccer

Celtic recovery continues under Martin O'Neill but Hearts win to stay six points clear

14 Jan

3.0k

euro wrap

More of the same in March, Troy! Parrott hat-trick against Czech goalkeeper helps AZ demolish Ajax

14 Jan

4.1k

kop idols

Sadio Mane goal sees Senegal beat Mo Salah's Egypt to reach AFCON final

14 Jan

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