Football

Marquee Spain fixture set for June as Ireland begin Nations League with home double-header
Marquee Spain fixture set for June as Ireland begin Nations League with home double-header
Jobe Bellingham and Josh King handed England call-up but Cole Palmer overlooked
Jobe Bellingham and Josh King handed England call-up but Cole Palmer overlooked
Ireland boss has spoken "to almost every player" and insists they are "united" after Israel
Ireland boss has spoken "to almost every player" and insists they are "united" after Israel
Thursday
5 Nov
Crystal Palace grab late draw, Bournemouth stage second-half fightback to win in Prague
Crystal Palace grab late draw, Bournemouth stage second-half fightback to win in Prague
Camilo Duran double helps Celtic secure first victory in Europa League
Camilo Duran double helps Celtic secure first victory in Europa League
Connor Parsons signs new deal until 2028 with Bohemians
Connor Parsons signs new deal until 2028 with Bohemians
Ireland U21 squad announced for Euros play-offs against Finland
Ireland U21 squad announced for Euros play-offs against Finland
Collins returns, Bazunu out injured and Coleman set for 'hybrid role' in Ireland squad
Collins returns, Bazunu out injured and Coleman set for 'hybrid role' in Ireland squad
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side set for decisive Nations League double-header against Austria and Kosovo.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team
41-year-old retires after 234 games for Portugal.
Ballon d'Or winner Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich
Ballon d'Or winner Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich
Wednesday
4 Nov
Valverde snatches victory for Real Madrid with late stunner in Athens, Como hit nine
Valverde snatches victory for Real Madrid with late stunner in Athens, Como hit nine
Haaland proves Man City’s hero again in entertaining win in Leipzig
Haaland proves Man City’s hero again in entertaining win in Leipzig
Jack Moylan scores first-half hat-trick for Cardiff in six-goal thriller against West Ham
Jack Moylan scores first-half hat-trick for Cardiff in six-goal thriller against West Ham
Iraola bemoans 'cheap, messy' goals in Liverpool defeat
Iraola bemoans 'cheap, messy' goals in Liverpool defeat
Liverpool fumble lead twice as Fenerbahçe rally to crucial Champions League win
Liverpool fumble lead twice as Fenerbahçe rally to crucial Champions League win
Vedat Muriqi edged a 3-2 win for the Turkish side.
Goalkeeper Owono experiencing 'hardest days of my life' after De Miguel death
Goalkeeper Owono experiencing 'hardest days of my life' after De Miguel death
Real Madrid close in on JJ Gabriel but Man Utd yet to hear from Spanish club
Real Madrid close in on JJ Gabriel but Man Utd yet to hear from Spanish club
Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid as board director
Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid as board director
West Ham turn to former captain Scott Parker to boost promotion bid
West Ham turn to former captain Scott Parker to boost promotion bid
'I wasn't performing. That's fair' - Bruno on Carrick's decision to drop him from Man United side
'I wasn't performing. That's fair' - Bruno on Carrick's decision to drop him from Man United side
Tuesday
3 Nov
Mixed fortunes for Irish stars as Josh Cullen continues ACL comeback
Mixed fortunes for Irish stars as Josh Cullen continues ACL comeback
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane misses out on Ronaldo record but Bayern too good for Atletico Madrid
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane misses out on Ronaldo record but Bayern too good for Atletico Madrid
Manchester United produce stunning second-half comeback to beat Roma 3-2
Manchester United produce stunning second-half comeback to beat Roma 3-2
A re-taken Bruno Fernandes penalty and a brace from Matheus Cunha deliver vital win for Michael Carrick.
Rampant PSG score four in eight minutes to blow Villarreal away
Rampant PSG score four in eight minutes to blow Villarreal away
Barcelona inflict more Nou Camp pain on Unai Emery's Aston Villa
Barcelona inflict more Nou Camp pain on Unai Emery's Aston Villa
Interim Fenerbahce boss Dirk Kuyt's divided loyalties as old club Liverpool visit Istanbul
Interim Fenerbahce boss Dirk Kuyt's divided loyalties as old club Liverpool visit Istanbul
LOI review and FAI Cup final preview
LOI review and FAI Cup final preview
Carla Ward: 'We genuinely believe we can go toe-to-toe with the best and get results'
Carla Ward: 'We genuinely believe we can go toe-to-toe with the best and get results'
Ireland to face world champions Spain in 2027 Women's Nations League
Ireland to face world champions Spain in 2027 Women's Nations League
Carla Ward’s side also pitted against Norway and Switzerland in Group A1.
Eoin Kenny - son of Stephen - receives first Northern Ireland senior call-up
Eoin Kenny - son of Stephen - receives first Northern Ireland senior call-up
Spanish footballer De Miguel dies after collision with goalkeeper
Spanish footballer De Miguel dies after collision with goalkeeper
West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espírito Santo
West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espírito Santo
Waterford's Miracle Man: Graham Coughlan's life in football sums up game's extremes
Waterford's Miracle Man: Graham Coughlan's life in football sums up game's extremes
Dubliner reflects on what haunts him from career and pride in the life his parents helped provide.
Monday
2 Nov
Thierno Barry grabs only goal as Everton win away to Newcastle
Thierno Barry grabs only goal as Everton win away to Newcastle
FAI Cup final boost for Waterford as boss Graham Coughlan signs two-year contract
FAI Cup final boost for Waterford as boss Graham Coughlan signs two-year contract
Best/worst draw? Ireland WNT set to learn 2027 Nations League opponents
Best/worst draw? Ireland WNT set to learn 2027 Nations League opponents
Cork City sign Scottish midfielder Archie Meekison
Cork City sign Scottish midfielder Archie Meekison
Katie McCabe shortlisted for Fifpro Women's World 11
Katie McCabe shortlisted for Fifpro Women's World 11
Ireland international Leavy eyes up move to Europe as discussions continue with St Pat's
Ireland international Leavy eyes up move to Europe as discussions continue with St Pat's
Sunday
1 Nov
Andoni Iraola instructs his players to dive after blatant Isak penalty is ignored
Andoni Iraola instructs his players to dive after blatant Isak penalty is ignored