Football

Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as Nations League fixtures confirmed
Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as Nations League fixtures confirmed
Ireland are due to host Israel on 4 October.
How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces
How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces
Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins
Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins
Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.
Shamrock Rovers taking easy gambling money leaves League of Ireland rivals dismayed
Shamrock Rovers taking easy gambling money leaves League of Ireland rivals dismayed
Premier Division champions’ new “responsible gambling partner” was recently fined in UK for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
Thursday
12 Feb
Atletico hammer Barcelona in first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final
Atletico hammer Barcelona in first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final
Arsenal's title momentum checked by Andrews' Brentford
Arsenal's title momentum checked by Andrews' Brentford
FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning
FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning
Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.
'My job is going to focus on the football side and I'm going to do that'
'My job is going to focus on the football side and I'm going to do that'
Former Liverpool and Man City star Raheem Sterling finds a new club
Former Liverpool and Man City star Raheem Sterling finds a new club
Ireland to face Israel in Nations League
Ireland to face Israel in Nations League
Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'language' on immigration
Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'language' on immigration
'I can't help speculation' – Robbie Keane on Tottenham links after Frank sacking
'I can't help speculation' – Robbie Keane on Tottenham links after Frank sacking
Derry City to issue multiple stadium bans after incident on LOI opening night
Derry City to issue multiple stadium bans after incident on LOI opening night
Not a big club – Postecoglou says Tottenham sacking Thomas Frank is ‘curious’ move
Not a big club – Postecoglou says Tottenham sacking Thomas Frank is ‘curious’ move
Departed Ireland assistant reunites with former Manchester City boss in US
Departed Ireland assistant reunites with former Manchester City boss in US
Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028
Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028
The best and worst-case scenarios for Ireland in today's Nations League draw
The best and worst-case scenarios for Ireland in today's Nations League draw
Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden are among the teams the Boys in Green could face.
Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after less than four months in charge
Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after less than four months in charge
Wednesday
11 Feb
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores last-gasp winner on Celtic debut
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores last-gasp winner on Celtic debut
Holders Arsenal run riot in Women's Champions League play-offs
Holders Arsenal run riot in Women's Champions League play-offs
Liverpool overcome Sunderland to boost hopes of top 4 finish
Liverpool overcome Sunderland to boost hopes of top 4 finish
Starmer demands Man United co-owner Ratcliffe apologise for immigration comments
Starmer demands Man United co-owner Ratcliffe apologise for immigration comments
Man City ease past Fulham to move within three points of leaders Arsenal
Man City ease past Fulham to move within three points of leaders Arsenal
Aston Villa edge Brighton, Burnley end 16-game winless streak and pressure mounts on Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche.
Tottenham's problems go far deeper than Thomas Frank
Tottenham's problems go far deeper than Thomas Frank
In seven years, Spurs have gone from Champions League finalists to relegation contenders.
Bristol City sign younger brother of club captain and Ireland international Jason Knight
Bristol City sign younger brother of club captain and Ireland international Jason Knight
Tottenham sack head coach Thomas Frank
Tottenham sack head coach Thomas Frank
Spurs currently sit just five points above the relegation zone.
'I liken it to how many successful Celtic or Rangers teams just get the job done, win 1-0'
'I liken it to how many successful Celtic or Rangers teams just get the job done, win 1-0'
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' as pressure builds on Frank at Spurs
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' as pressure builds on Frank at Spurs
Tuesday
10 Feb
Ryan Manning on target as Southampton produce thrilling four-goal turnaround
Ryan Manning on target as Southampton produce thrilling four-goal turnaround
Sesko stunner in 96th minute salvages draw for Manchester United at West Ham
Sesko stunner in 96th minute salvages draw for Manchester United at West Ham
Hammers looked to be heading for victory after Tomas Soucek struck the opener.
Chelsea throw away two-goal lead to drop points at home to Leeds
Chelsea throw away two-goal lead to drop points at home to Leeds
Jake O'Brien sent off as Everton miss chance to leapfrog Liverpool in table
Jake O'Brien sent off as Everton miss chance to leapfrog Liverpool in table
Spurs sink to yet another defeat as they drop closer to relegation zone
Spurs sink to yet another defeat as they drop closer to relegation zone
Ireland to play warm-up friendlies against World Cup-bound Qatar and Canada
Ireland to play warm-up friendlies against World Cup-bound Qatar and Canada
Glenn Whelan appointed interim manager of Wigan Athletic
Glenn Whelan appointed interim manager of Wigan Athletic
Jack Grealish’s season with Everton over after foot surgery
Jack Grealish’s season with Everton over after foot surgery
Patrick Hickey sets sights on scaling new heights with Bohemians
Patrick Hickey sets sights on scaling new heights with Bohemians
Monday
9 Feb
Irish pair feature as Middlesbrough boost Premier League promotion hopes
Irish pair feature as Middlesbrough boost Premier League promotion hopes
LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room
LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room
'Underrated in this league': Brosnan named Player of the Match as Irish trio star in WSL
'Underrated in this league': Brosnan named Player of the Match as Irish trio star in WSL