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Soccer

This month
May 2026
Wave Goodbye
Jon Daly leaves Waterford after winless 13-game start
2 May
1.3k
1
Hands Up
'A blind man on a galloping horse would have seen that it was what it was'
2 May
3.6k
3
green scene
Who have been the top Irish performers in this season's Championship?
2 May
1.1k
0
insight
'All of a sudden I’ve gone from being a glorified PE teacher to the new Mourinho... Nonsense'
Up close and personal with Irish coach Anthony Hayes as The 42 spends a day at the Queens Park Rangers training centre in London.
David Sneyd
2 May
2.2k
1
LOI
Doyle nabs winner as Drogheda United get the better of Sligo Rovers
1 May
468
0
Premier League
Leeds on verge of survival after comfortable win over Burnley
1 May
1.9k
7
top of the table
Graham Burke continues fine form as Shamrock Rovers edge spirited Waterford
1 May
743
0
All Square
St Pat's drop from top spot as Bolger brace secures draw for Galway United
1 May
957
5
Derby
Cobh Ramblers end Cork City's unbeaten start with first-ever away league victory over neighbours
1 May
1.2k
2
Job Done
Shelbourne return to winning ways after surviving nervy late spell against Dundalk
1 May
441
0
American Dream
Battling Bohemians eight without a win but they earn deserved draw with Derry City
Candystripes took first-half lead through James Olayinka before Markuss Strods levelled for Gypsies.
David Sneyd
reports from Dalymount Park
1 May
619
1
terms
Mohamed Salah at peace with early Liverpool exit
1 May
2.8k
2
Test
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How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?
1 May
2.7k
1
José Mourinho: 'No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I can guarantee that'
1 May
1.5k
0
the latest decree
Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup
1 May
1.4k
6
THE BEAT
The constant truth of the game is the one all footballers want to avoid
The last week has felt like a stark reminder of the need to be prepared for a new stage of life.
David Sneyd
1 May
1.3k
0
Last month
April 2026
lethal
Crystal Palace take huge step towards reaching Uefa Conference League final
30 Apr
2.4k
1
tight
Chris Wood penalty gives Nottingham Forest slender lead over Aston Villa
30 Apr
2.0k
6
we go again
Infantino's FIFA re-election boost after securing Asia and Africa backing
30 Apr
1.2k
4
On the box
Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027 as Sky Sports returns
30 Apr
7.3k
4
scott free
Scott Parker leaves as Burnley boss following Premier League relegation
30 Apr
2.4k
3
Reaction
Mikel Arteta: 'How the hell the penalty on Eze gets overturned?'
30 Apr
2.6k
20
the undercard
A clash of honest but limited contenders - Atletico/Arsenal proves more entertaining than was feared
A 1-1 draw was a marginally better result for Arsenal in the battle to be considered the underdog against Bayern or PSG.
Gavin Cooney
29 Apr
1.6k
4
dont mention the VAR
Penalty drama in Madrid as Arsenal and Atletico play out first-leg draw
29 Apr
2.6k
10
continuity
John O'Shea close to signing new deal as Ireland assistant boss
29 Apr
1.3k
3
a little bit mo to come
Liverpool say Salah will be fit to play again before exit
29 Apr
936
0
Signed Up
Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Manchester United contract until 2031
29 Apr
2.1k
4
podcast image
PodcastThe Football Family
Shane Flynn on the great hope and harsh reality of professional football
51m
Comment
PSG-Bayern a reminder of what football can be and what it has lost
It is hard to think of many matches in recent memory of such exhilarating attacking beauty.
Paul Fennessy
29 Apr
1.5k
0
All Square
Ryan Manning scores for Southampton but Ipswich edge towards promotion with late equaliser
28 Apr
1.5k
2
Thriller
PSG edge Bayern in nine-goal Champions League semi-final epic
A stunning game unfolded at the Parc des Princes.
28 Apr
4.7k
18
End of an era
John Stones to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade
28 Apr
3.0k
6
Race For Europe
Manchester United hold on to beat Brentford and close in on Champions League
27 Apr
4.2k
16
Comeback
'He gave me a bit of hope' - James McClean issues positive injury update
27 Apr
1.1k
1
Harry Stayin'
After 138 goals in 141 appearances, Harry Kane set for talks over new Bayern Munich deal
27 Apr
2.6k
4
Got the Blues
Trevoh Chalobah says players are not blameless in Chelsea’s recent slide
27 Apr
735
2
horrible luck
Blow for Tottenham's survival hopes as Xavi Simons ruled out of World Cup
27 Apr
2.4k
1
Eurozone
Omobamidele scores 100th-minute winner in stunning comeback, Sevilla in relegation danger
26 Apr
3.2k
3
Scottish scene
Late derby drama keeps Hearts on course for title, Rangers suffer damaging defeat
Updated 26 Apr
4.0k
5
UWCL
Advantage Arsenal as holders punish Lyon errors in Champions League semi-final
26 Apr
1.5k
0
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