Football
Drama
Shelbourne take control of Conference League destiny with 3-1 win over 10-man Linfield
A compelling, maddening and enthralling first leg sees Joey O’Brien’s side 90 minutes from European history.
As it happened
Liveblog
Shels v Linfield, Santa Clara v Shamrock Rovers
Shels played Linfield and Santa Clara hosted Shamrock Rovers in the Uefa Conference League.
bring it on
From Drumcondra to the Azores, League of Ireland clubs braced for defining European nights
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers face Linfield and Santa Clara, respectively, in Uefa Conference League play-off round.
Wednesday
20 Aug 2025
Frustration
Celtic fans sing 'sack the board' amid draw in home Champions League qualifier
The Bhoys will travel to Kazakhstan facing a difficult task against FC Kairat.
Explainer
Shelbourne and Linfield rematch shows why Champions League remains pipe dream
Introduction of Uefa Conference League has been a success as elites move further into the distance.
Tuesday
19 Aug 2025
Wrap
Rangers facing Champions League exit after early collapse, Real Madrid scrape to La Liga opener win
Hitting Out
Alexander Isak: 'When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue'
Isak accused the club of breaking promises as he looks to force a move away from St James’ Park.
Monday
18 Aug 2025
Sunday
17 Aug 2025
viktor gets the spoils
Victory but old flaws evident as Gyokeres struggles for uninspiring Arsenal
United were improved but also undone by problems they knew existed going into the season.
challengers
Arsenal capitalise on goalkeeping error to beat Man United
It was a day to forget for Altay Bayindir.
the brentford hive mind
Why avoiding the drop with Brentford would represent huge success for Keith Andrews
Saturday
16 Aug 2025
Match Report
Penalty shootout drama as holders Drogheda sink Derry in FAI Cup final rematch
Goalkeeper Luke Dennison proved the hero as Drogs progressed to the quarter-finals.
