Football
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers say board learned 'detailed contents' of transfer agreements in August 2025
Knockout Stages
Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Liverpool will take on Galatasaray in the last 16.
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Sport and politics don't mix in Ireland - except when we want them to
The government’s efforts to shut down debate on the Israel game cannot last.
THE BEAT
League of Ireland footballers put FAI to shame with moral clarity over Israel
This is a time for Irish football to stand for something much bigger and more important than itself or its own priorities and interests.
Thursday
26 Feb
decisions decisions
'Gives me food for thought' - O'Neill faces selection dilemmas for Old Firm derby
never happened
Benfica denies that Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior
Punishment
Drogheda United hit with ‘record sanctions’ following Louth derby pyrotechnics
The punishment follows the controversial scenes after flares were thrown during their derby clash with Dundalk last week.
home game
RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott
One to Watch
Chelsea academy prospect completes transfer to FAI from Northern Ireland
Chris Atherton – who became the UK’s youngest-ever senior footballer with Glenavon at the age of just 13 – will represent the Republic of Ireland.
Flares
Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?
Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite language and assertions made about an entire community were deeply worrying.
annual survey
New Uefa report reveals historic Premier League spending and shows LOI lagging behind on TV income
Wednesday
25 Feb
Business end
Vinicius Junior nets winner after first leg marred by alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid star
Nations League
'They have not threatened anything' - FAI CEO insists no Uefa pressure to play Israel
Ready to go
Ireland will play Israel at Aviva Stadium in October, FAI confirm
There had been previous security concerns about the fixture.
Tuesday
24 Feb
Breakthrough
Galway's Alex Murphy makes Champions League debut in Newcastle win
Left-back Murphy played the full game as Newcastle reached the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time.
