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Soccer

Last month
April 2026
Video Nasty
'We don't want VAR. It's killing the game' - Stephen Bradley's firm stance on technology in League of Ireland
18 Apr
1.2k
6
Preview
Arsenal psychodrama has created one of the most compelling title races in years
18 Apr
837
1
match preview
Poles apart: Ireland ready for different game as World Cup bid ramps up at Aviva
18 Apr
505
0
Ireland WNT
'It affected me' - Katie McCabe again apologises for hair pull with club future in focus
18 Apr
9.7k
2
future plans
Damien Duff refuses to rule out League of Ireland return
17 Apr
1.7k
6
Winning
Kian Leavy's brace keeps Saints right in contention on almost-perfect night for Stephen Kenny
17 Apr
931
0
promised land
Coventry City end 25-year wait for Premier League return
Frank Lampard’s side got the result they needed against Blackburn.
17 Apr
3.1k
14
LOI
Dundalk up to third after defeat of Galway
17 Apr
971
15
Leaders
Hans Mpongo's double against Wexford fires Cork City eight clear with a game in hand
17 Apr
951
2
League of Ireland
Majestic Graham Burke delivers derby spoils for Shamrock Rovers against Bohemians
Hoops stay top of the Premier Division with 2-1 win in front of 9,202 supporters at Tallaght Stadium.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
17 Apr
1.1k
5
Report
Derry secure first away win of the season at Shelbourne
17 Apr
598
0
Ireland WNT
'It's a good headache to have' - Carusa and Littlejohn available for Poland rematch
17 Apr
632
1
the big one
'If we lose, yeah, it's over' - Pep Guardiola says Arsenal victory will end title race
17 Apr
1.3k
3
THE BEAT
A manager's power of calm should never be mistaken for a lack of personality
New pilot scheme for players will help to mould next generation of coaches from within League of Ireland player pool.
David Sneyd
17 Apr
1.1k
1
Uefa conference league
Crystal Palace book spot in Conference League semi-final
Updated 16 Apr
4.3k
2
Final Four
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest to face off in Europa League semi-finals
16 Apr
1.9k
11
Premier League
Bernardo Silva to leave Man City at end of season
16 Apr
2.3k
6
RIP
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in road accident, aged 48
16 Apr
3.8k
5
Hard Luck
Liverpool confirm Achilles rupture injury for Ekitike
16 Apr
1.3k
2
Champions League
Real slam 'unbelievable' red card after Bayern defeat
16 Apr
3.0k
8
Gianni Infantino
Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
16 Apr
948
Gdansking Feet
130 not out: Denise O'Sullivan is the heartbeat of this Irish team
Midfield maestro marks milestone with excellent performance in Poland.
Emma Duffy
16 Apr
949
1
Punishment
Maguire ruled out of Chelsea trip after receiving additional one-match ban
15 Apr
2.0k
2
Goals Galore
Bayern strike late twice to march on after seven-goal thriller with Real Madrid
Bayern Munich have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League after winning 6-4 on aggregate.
15 Apr
2.6k
20
Job Done
Arsenal progress to Champions League semi-finals after Sporting stalemate
15 Apr
2.8k
30
insight
Damien Duff joins Virgin Media's LOI coverage as Shamrock Rovers face Bohemians
15 Apr
1.4k
2
Blow
Liverpool's Ekitike ruled out of World Cup with France
15 Apr
2.3k
1
Reaction
'Hugo looks really bad' - Slot fears serious Ekitike injury
15 Apr
1.9k
1
talking point
Bizarre VAR call adds insult to Liverpool's injury
The Reds were controversially denied a second-half lifeline in their Champions League quarter-final with PSG last night.
Paul Fennessy
15 Apr
2.8k
5
stepping up
Tyne-Wear rivals Emily Murphy and Marissa Sheva catch fire for Ireland
15 Apr
757
1
Wrap
2027 World Cup qualifiers: England edge Spain as Dutch down France in Ireland's group
14 Apr
1.1k
0
Champions League
Atletico resist Barca to reach Champions League semis
14 Apr
1.9k
3
IRISH IN ACTION
Ryan Manning on target for Saints while McKenna's Ipswich lose ground in Championship
14 Apr
1.3k
1
Woe
PSG dump Liverpool out of Champions League
Ousmane Dembélé compounded a miserable season for Arne Slot’s side.
14 Apr
3.8k
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Reaction
'We didn't let them breathe' - Ward and 'best left-back in the world' McCabe target Poland double
14 Apr
1.5k
2
Match Report
Ireland beat Poland in Gdańsk rollercoaster for big World Cup qualifying boost
Carla Ward’s side win opening game of crucial double-header 3-2.
14 Apr
2.7k
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Liveblog
Poland v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Ireland faced Poland as Carla Ward’s side aimed to recover from opening losses to France and the Netherlands.
14 Apr
23.3k
18
Champions League
Declan Rice adds to Arsenal's injury concerns ahead of Sporting second leg
14 Apr
1.3k
11
Premier League
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola to leave club at end of season
14 Apr
2.8k
8
Manchester United
Gary Neville’s The Overlap buys Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels
14 Apr
3.3k
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