Football

'The best and most wonderful news' - Bayern boss Kompany discharged from hospital
'The best and most wonderful news' - Bayern boss Kompany discharged from hospital
James McClean and Derry City reach mutual agreement for contract termination
James McClean and Derry City reach mutual agreement for contract termination
McClean’s last appearance for the Candystripes was in July.
Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks before Chelsea trip
Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks before Chelsea trip
'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood
'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood
Tuesday
27 Oct
Coughlan nets penalty as Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup shoot-out
Coughlan nets penalty as Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup shoot-out
Bray Wanderers and UCD cruise into promotion play-off final
Bray Wanderers and UCD cruise into promotion play-off final
Athlone and Shels lead the way on WLOI Team of the Year
Athlone and Shels lead the way on WLOI Team of the Year
Chinese sponsors drop Mbappé, state TV suspends La Liga coverage, following Mao Zedong comment
Chinese sponsors drop Mbappé, state TV suspends La Liga coverage, following Mao Zedong comment
Séamus Coleman 'edging towards' retirement as he enjoys more time with his family
Séamus Coleman 'edging towards' retirement as he enjoys more time with his family
Michael Carrick expected to remain in charge for Man Utd trip to Chelsea
Michael Carrick expected to remain in charge for Man Utd trip to Chelsea
Bayern Munich boss Kompany is 'on the mend' - Kane
Bayern Munich boss Kompany is 'on the mend' - Kane
Monday
26 Oct
Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards
Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards
Kane sees off competition from Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to be crowned first English winner in 25 years.
Godts stars off bench as PSG beat Lyon to go top of Ligue 1
Godts stars off bench as PSG beat Lyon to go top of Ligue 1
Ireland-England U15 World Cup match abandoned following racism allegation
Ireland-England U15 World Cup match abandoned following racism allegation
Manchester United stay tight-lipped on Michael Carrick future after day of talks
Manchester United stay tight-lipped on Michael Carrick future after day of talks
Sunday
25 Oct
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga Clásico
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga Clásico
Newcastle beat Palace as Brentford/Hull and Sunderland/Leeds end in draws
Newcastle beat Palace as Brentford/Hull and Sunderland/Leeds end in draws
Shelbourne secure European football for next season despite late Galway United fightback
Shelbourne secure European football for next season despite late Galway United fightback
Michael Carrick unsure on future after Man United humiliated by Bournemouth
Michael Carrick unsure on future after Man United humiliated by Bournemouth
Man United battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink
Man United battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink
Isak extends hot streak as Liverpool sink Brighton
Isak extends hot streak as Liverpool sink Brighton
Owen Elding goal not enough as Celtic come from behind to beat Hibernian
Owen Elding goal not enough as Celtic come from behind to beat Hibernian
Inter rally late to down Fiorentina and regain Serie A lead
Inter rally late to down Fiorentina and regain Serie A lead
'I was hooked. I had caught the bug not many people knew existed'
'I was hooked. I had caught the bug not many people knew existed'
4 years ago, he signed for Como. This week, he went back to watch them beat Man United
4 years ago, he signed for Como. This week, he went back to watch them beat Man United
Saturday
24 Oct
UCD and Bray Wanderers take advantage to second leg of play-off semi-finals
UCD and Bray Wanderers take advantage to second leg of play-off semi-finals
Stunning solo effort from Tel helps Spurs to satisfying win at Chelsea
Stunning solo effort from Tel helps Spurs to satisfying win at Chelsea
Championship: Jimmy Dunne nets twice to move QPR into play-off spots
Championship: Jimmy Dunne nets twice to move QPR into play-off spots
Arsenal wipe out gap to leaders Man City as defensive duo down Everton
Arsenal wipe out gap to leaders Man City as defensive duo down Everton
Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Man City’s winning start
Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Man City’s winning start
'Weeks, not days' in Kompany recovery, say Bayern
'Weeks, not days' in Kompany recovery, say Bayern
Stephen Bradley hails his Shamrock Rovers 'animals' as he sets target for more glory
Stephen Bradley hails his Shamrock Rovers 'animals' as he sets target for more glory
Hoops boss reflects on a draining year that took everybody to a ‘dark place’ to win sixth title in seven years.
Friday
23 Oct
Two sides to Rovers' domination summed by stalwart Burke and newcomer Brennan
Two sides to Rovers' domination summed by stalwart Burke and newcomer Brennan
Liam Delap misfires on Ipswich return as Nottingham Forest draw
Liam Delap misfires on Ipswich return as Nottingham Forest draw
Bohs' title challenge ends with a whimper in Dublin Derby loss
Bohs' title challenge ends with a whimper in Dublin Derby loss
Duffy's individual brilliance proves the difference for Derry City
Duffy's individual brilliance proves the difference for Derry City
Galway seal Premier Division safety as St Pat's left frustrated
Galway seal Premier Division safety as St Pat's left frustrated
Waterford beat fellow strugglers Drogheda to take huge step towards survival
Waterford beat fellow strugglers Drogheda to take huge step towards survival
Shamrock Rovers put on a show to be crowned League of Ireland champions in style
Shamrock Rovers put on a show to be crowned League of Ireland champions in style
Hoops beat Sligo Rovers 4-0 to secure sixth title in seven seasons after Bohemians dropped points against Shelbourne.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany hospitalised after training-ground collapse
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany hospitalised after training-ground collapse