Football

Cannon goal helps Sheffield United to crucial win as Shaughnessy scores for Portsmouth
Cannon goal helps Sheffield United to crucial win as Shaughnessy scores for Portsmouth
Evan Ferguson nabs goal and assist in man-of-the-match display for winners Roma
Evan Ferguson nabs goal and assist in man-of-the-match display for winners Roma
The Republic of Ireland international scored and set up a goal in the first half.
Egypt rest Salah in Angola draw, Morocco win group and South Africa reach AFCON last-16
Egypt rest Salah in Angola draw, Morocco win group and South Africa reach AFCON last-16
Kieran McKenna's Ipswich get the better of Championship leaders Coventry
Kieran McKenna's Ipswich get the better of Championship leaders Coventry
Nancy will demand more from Celtic even if they reach Premiership summit
Nancy will demand more from Celtic even if they reach Premiership summit
Arsenal boss Arteta will 'actively look' at January signings amid injury crisis
Arsenal boss Arteta will 'actively look' at January signings amid injury crisis
Bruno Fernandes' off-field leadership shining through during injury absence, says Ruben Amorim
Bruno Fernandes' off-field leadership shining through during injury absence, says Ruben Amorim
Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season so far?
Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season so far?
Sunday
28 Dec 2025
Inter stay top of Serie A after beating battling Atalanta
Inter stay top of Serie A after beating battling Atalanta
Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16
Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16
19-year-old's first goal sees Spurs deliver big win for Frank
19-year-old's first goal sees Spurs deliver big win for Frank
Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland
Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland
Saturday
27 Dec 2025
Victor Osimhen stars as Nigeria survive Tunisia rally to reach second round
Victor Osimhen stars as Nigeria survive Tunisia rally to reach second round
'He doesn't look too good' - Concern for Ireland after Josh Cullen injury
'He doesn't look too good' - Concern for Ireland after Josh Cullen injury
Aston Villa continue winning run as double from super sub Watkins sinks Chelsea
Aston Villa continue winning run as double from super sub Watkins sinks Chelsea
Kevin Schade's hat-trick inspires Brentford to thumping win over Bournemouth
Kevin Schade's hat-trick inspires Brentford to thumping win over Bournemouth
Arsenal return to Premier League summit after edgy victory over Brighton
Arsenal return to Premier League summit after edgy victory over Brighton
Celtic win six-goal thriller against Livingston, McGrath on target as Hibs beat Hearts
Celtic win six-goal thriller against Livingston, McGrath on target as Hibs beat Hearts
Florian Wirtz nets first goal for Liverpool in nervy win over bottom side Wolves
Florian Wirtz nets first goal for Liverpool in nervy win over bottom side Wolves
Cherki stars as Man City move top momentarily with win at Nottingham Forest
Cherki stars as Man City move top momentarily with win at Nottingham Forest
Ruben Amorim says spirit shown against Newcastle can win Man Utd ‘so many games’
Ruben Amorim says spirit shown against Newcastle can win Man Utd ‘so many games’
Rip-off ticket prices, ICE raids, moving fixtures: What to expect from the MAGA World Cup
Rip-off ticket prices, ICE raids, moving fixtures: What to expect from the MAGA World Cup
We look ahead to some of the storylines to expect from next summer’s World Cup in North America.
'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly
'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly
Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.
Friday
26 Dec 2025
Salah helps Egypt book AFCON last-16 spot as Morocco forced to wait for knockout place
Salah helps Egypt book AFCON last-16 spot as Morocco forced to wait for knockout place
Dorgu delivers the winner as Man United climb up to fifth
Dorgu delivers the winner as Man United climb up to fifth
Man United held off Newcastle to register a first home win in two months.
Jimmy Dunne heads home to rescue a point for QPR against Portsmouth
Jimmy Dunne heads home to rescue a point for QPR against Portsmouth
The inside story of the greatest week in Irish football history
The inside story of the greatest week in Irish football history
How The Traitors and a powerful Seamus Coleman speech set tone for victories over Portugal and Hungary to reach World Cup play-offs.
Thursday
25 Dec 2025
John Robertson: Forest legend and double European Cup winner dies aged 72
John Robertson: Forest legend and double European Cup winner dies aged 72
Saipan is the row that divided a nation, but is the film any good?
Saipan is the row that divided a nation, but is the film any good?
Leuven to Lisbon, Tallaght to Basel: The women's football moments of the year
Leuven to Lisbon, Tallaght to Basel: The women's football moments of the year
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez on target as Ivory Coast and Algeria earn contrasting wins
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez on target as Ivory Coast and Algeria earn contrasting wins
One of Ireland's breakout stars of 2025 on a year to remember
One of Ireland's breakout stars of 2025 on a year to remember
In the last 12 months, Finn Azaz has established himself as key player for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side.
Wednesday
24 Dec 2025
'Sure it was great for him to play with us, like’ - when George Best togged out for Cork Celtic
'Sure it was great for him to play with us, like’ - when George Best togged out for Cork Celtic
The Belfast Boy’s three-game spell on Leeside is explored in a brilliant new TG4 documentary set to air on Stephen’s Day.
Tuesday
23 Dec 2025
Arsenal into League Cup semi-final after 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace
Arsenal into League Cup semi-final after 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace
Wasteful Nigeria avoid a scare but classy Senegal too good for Botswana
Wasteful Nigeria avoid a scare but classy Senegal too good for Botswana
Early Christmas Maill for Shelbourne as Lundgren arrives from Sweden
Early Christmas Maill for Shelbourne as Lundgren arrives from Sweden
Cork City begin search for new manager as Ger Nash resigns
Cork City begin search for new manager as Ger Nash resigns
Two-time world champion Peter Wright whitewashed by German debutant
Two-time world champion Peter Wright whitewashed by German debutant
How the League of Ireland earned trust from Government, and what happens with €3 million now?
How the League of Ireland earned trust from Government, and what happens with €3 million now?
Academy investment should be a gamechanger as details emerge of recruitment process for full-time positions at clubs.
Micky van de Ven tackle on Alexander Isak ‘reckless’ – Liverpool boss Arne Slot
Micky van de Ven tackle on Alexander Isak ‘reckless’ – Liverpool boss Arne Slot