Football
Double trouble
Magnificent seven for Arsenal as they cruise into Champions League last 16 with 100% record
caught cold
Rodri sees red as brilliant Bodo Glimt tear Man City asunder
A 3-1 defeat in Arctic Circle flattered away side as hopes of avoiding Champions League play-off round suffer blow.
Monday
19 Jan
up close
A weekend in west London: the Hungarian mother, Ireland stars, and Chelsea tourists
The 42′s visit to Premier League clash throws up some quirks of fate and reminder of the game’s demographics.
still hanging on
Thomas Frank does not 'get sacked in the morning' - and survives lunch with key executives
Transfer Tracker
LOI loan deals: Sligo defender Blaney returns from Livingston as Derry sign Thomas from Swansea
Sunday
18 Jan
extraordinary
Senegal win bonkers AFCON final after walk-off protest at Morocco penalty decision
Senegal had a goal harshly ruled out minutes before Morocco were awarded a soft penalty, triggering a 20-minute protest and delay.
Eurozone
Injured Ferguson sidelined as new boy Malen scores in Roma win, Barcelona shocked by Sociedad
Soccer
League of Ireland transfer market remains polarised and fractured despite record fees
Elite clubs may be more willing to invest in youth but it’s different story further down the food chain.
Saturday
17 Jan
Style and substance
Denise O'Sullivan can readjust from athletic US style to more technical, combative WSL
The midfielder made a brief cameo in England during Covid and has the attributes to thrive with Liverpool.
Premier League
Rancour among Chelsea faithful but Collins and Kelleher mix-up provides relief
There were protests against the Stamford Bridge hierarchy before a game they somehow ended up winning 2-0 against Brentford.
Home improvement
Man United begin Michael Carrick's tenure with dazzling derby win over Man City
Second-half goals by Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu earned a deserved win for United at a rocking Old Trafford.
Profile
‘He hasn't anglicised himself at all’: ‘Authentic’ Brian Barry-Murphy climbing UK football ladder
We profile Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy, flying at the top of League One and tipped for bigger things.
forging his path
The secret to Brentford's Champions League dream? 'They work 'f***ing hard and are really clever'
Ahead of trip to Chelsea today, Keith Andrews’ side are dreaming of a new frontier while the boss wins admirers around Premier League.
Friday
16 Jan
Gold Dust
Ireland's ticket allocation confirmed as just over 1,000 for World Cup play-off in Czechia
