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Soccer

Last month
April 2026
Controversy
'Absolutely shocking decision' - Carrick blasts Martinez red card call
14 Apr
3.1k
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match preview
Ireland out to ignite World Cup dream in pivotal Poland double-header
Next stop Gdańsk for Carla Ward’s side in 2027 World Cup qualifying.
Emma Duffy
14 Apr
1.3k
0
Upset
Leeds stun Man United to boost survival hopes
The relegation-threatened outfit claimed a big win at Old Trafford, their first in the league since 1981.
13 Apr
4.5k
59
Pastures new
Ghana appoint ex-Man United assistant ahead of crunch England clash
13 Apr
3.1k
1
Apology
Szoboszlai says sorry to Liverpool fans after Man City incident
13 Apr
3.8k
10
Hoops v Hibs
Shamrock Rovers to face Hibernian in Tallaght Stadium friendly this summer
13 Apr
912
0
PodcastThe Football Family
LOI Blue Bloods
coygig
Ruesha Littlejohn ruled out of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against 'top side' Poland
13 Apr
731
0
title race
Pep Guardiola: Arsenal are still the best team in England and Europe
13 Apr
1.3k
8
League of Ireland
Victor Ozhianvuna emergence music to everyone's ears at Shamrock Rovers
13 Apr
3.5k
0
Premier League
Title run-in hotting up as Manchester City cruise to 3-0 win over Chelsea
12 Apr
2.0k
33
Soccer
Troy Parrott scores 35th goal of season in comfortable AZ Alkmaar win
12 Apr
2.9k
5
Premier League
Spurs stay in bottom three with Sunderland defeat as Villa drop points in Champions League hunt
12 Apr
2.0k
15
Scottish Premiership
Rangers recover from bad start to put six past Falkirk and keep heat on Hearts
12 Apr
901
1
Soccer
Marie-Louise Eta becomes first woman to manage men's team in major European league
12 Apr
2.7k
4
New generation
Arne Slot compares Rio Ngumoha to Mohamed Salah after Liverpool beat Fulham
11 Apr
2.1k
12
Wrap
Yamal key for Barcelona while Bayern break Bundesliga record
11 Apr
2.6k
0
Battle
Shamrock Rovers midfielder Gary O'Neill reveals 'hammer blow' cancer diagnosis and recovery
11 Apr
2.4k
2
COYBIG
Irish pair to the fore as Southampton boost Premier League promotion hopes
11 Apr
2.7k
0
Take a Bow
Oxlade-Chamberlain's goal helps Celtic prevail to keep title hopes alive
11 Apr
2.9k
0
point apiece
Keith Andrews' Brentford left frustrated by Everton
11 Apr
2.1k
1
Blow
Arsenal open door to Man City in title race with defeat at home to Bournemouth
Pep Guardiola’s side have two matches in hand on Arsenal and face them at the Etihad next Sunday.
11 Apr
2.9k
51
looking ahead
David Moyes gives update on Seamus Coleman's Everton future
11 Apr
6.2k
6
Opposition Focus
'Aggressive' Poland and the Barcelona star Ireland must stop to spark World Cup dream
11 Apr
1.1k
0
Setback
Real Madrid title hopes dented by Girona draw as they build up to Bayern test
10 Apr
862
1
LOI
Valuable win on the road for John Russell's Sligo harms Bohs title hunt
10 Apr
921
1
Premier League
West Ham thump Wolves to dump Tottenham into the bottom three
10 Apr
2.1k
7
League of Ireland
James McClean sent off as Derry pegged back twice by Dundalk
10 Apr
1.6k
0
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derby delight
Jack Byrne's deflected shot sends Shamrock Rovers top for first time this season
The champions took an early lead against St Patrick’s Athletic and never wavered from that point on.
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
10 Apr
789
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Called Off
Three League of Ireland games postponed due to unplayable pitches
10 Apr
2.1k
0
let's get down to quizzness
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
10 Apr
2.4k
3
Premier League
Arteta's Arsenal contract talks on hold while De Zerbi says survival is priority for Spurs
10 Apr
960
0
ynwa
Arne Slot still believes he has full support of Liverpool board
10 Apr
1.2k
4
Red DEvils
Man Utd hoping Ireland training camp can help boost Champions League push
10 Apr
1.6k
6
Maria Reynolds
'I was almost shaking on the phone': Ireland's newest call-up on her international dream
10 Apr
1.6k
0
Conference League round-up
Palace enjoy convincing win over Fiorentina, Alkmaar left with mountain to climb
9 Apr
1.2k
0
Europa League Round-Up
Villa take charge against Bologna, comedy OG keeps Forest’s hopes alive
9 Apr
1.0k
1
Andy's Off
'It has been a hell of a journey': Andy Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of the season
9 Apr
2.8k
16
The pressure is on
'It's our job to try and rise to the occasion' - Aoife Mannion set for crucial Irish window
9 Apr
646
1
Comment
Liverpool outclassed by a once-in-a-generation team
The Reds underperformed as they have for much of this season, while PSG were stunning to watch.
Paul Fennessy
9 Apr
2.3k
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