Football

'I don’t see the difference in Fifa and Uefa banning Russia and not Israel' - Ireland boss
'I don’t see the difference in Fifa and Uefa banning Russia and not Israel' - Ireland boss
Saturday
4 Oct 2025
The conundrum of Liverpool's €136 million man
The conundrum of Liverpool's €136 million man
18 goals in 10 games for Harry Kane as ex-Liverpool star dazzles
18 goals in 10 games for Harry Kane as ex-Liverpool star dazzles
18-year-old scores 96th-minute winner as Chelsea beat Liverpool
18-year-old scores 96th-minute winner as Chelsea beat Liverpool
It was a day to remember for Estêvão.
Arsenal's victory comes at a cost
Arsenal's victory comes at a cost
Man United beat Sunderland to ease the pressure on Ruben Amorim
Man United beat Sunderland to ease the pressure on Ruben Amorim
Idah gets off the mark in Swansea defeat, while Robinson and Connolly star in League One thriller
Idah gets off the mark in Swansea defeat, while Robinson and Connolly star in League One thriller
Tottenham and Arsenal continue impressive starts to the season
Tottenham and Arsenal continue impressive starts to the season
'We had to listen to a lot of people predict what the FAI Cup final was going to be'
'We had to listen to a lot of people predict what the FAI Cup final was going to be'
'Nobody here is naive' - Amorim wary of Man United bosses losing patience
'Nobody here is naive' - Amorim wary of Man United bosses losing patience
'You're so proud watching': Athlone's former captain on league win, motherhood and club GAA return
'You're so proud watching': Athlone's former captain on league win, motherhood and club GAA return
Clare dual star Laurie Ryan tells The 42 about a very different season.
Friday
3 Oct 2025
Semenyo bags brace as Bournemouth fightback for late win to move second
Semenyo bags brace as Bournemouth fightback for late win to move second
No First Division title won tonight as Dundalk draw in Athlone
No First Division title won tonight as Dundalk draw in Athlone
Brilliant Cork City shock St Pat's to reach FAI Cup final
Brilliant Cork City shock St Pat's to reach FAI Cup final
The relegation-bound side overwhelmed Stephen Kenny’s team.
Tuchel insists ‘no problem’ with Bellingham, Foden and Grealish after England omissions
Tuchel insists ‘no problem’ with Bellingham, Foden and Grealish after England omissions
Ireland legend Niamh Fahey returns to Liverpool in key women's leadership role
Ireland legend Niamh Fahey returns to Liverpool in key women's leadership role
Stephen Bradley hails Arsenal's record deal for Ozhianvuna but sounds agent warning - 'Parents are being brainwashed'
Stephen Bradley hails Arsenal's record deal for Ozhianvuna but sounds agent warning - 'Parents are being brainwashed'
'Proud' O'Brien and Shels draw upon fans' persistence in dark times to earn big European point
'Proud' O'Brien and Shels draw upon fans' persistence in dark times to earn big European point
'I think there was a bit of a lack of respect there, even a bit of rudeness too' - Antony
'I think there was a bit of a lack of respect there, even a bit of rudeness too' - Antony
Arsenal break League of Ireland transfer record with €2 million signing of Victor Ozhianvuna
Arsenal break League of Ireland transfer record with €2 million signing of Victor Ozhianvuna
The Shamrock Rovers teenager has signed a four-and-a-half year deal starting from January 2027.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson ruled out until after international break
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson ruled out until after international break
'I didn't want the FAI to send a signal to extend a contract after this loss'
'I didn't want the FAI to send a signal to extend a contract after this loss'
Shared struggle and sacrifice in the pursuit of glory and fulfilment
Shared struggle and sacrifice in the pursuit of glory and fulfilment
Stories of Stephen Bradley, Stephen Kenny and Roberto Lopes highlighted in a week of reflection and hope for the future.
Thursday
2 Oct 2025
Stephen Bradley rues bruising Conference League defeat - 'If you switch off and don’t do your job, you get punished'
Stephen Bradley rues bruising Conference League defeat - 'If you switch off and don’t do your job, you get punished'
McGinn scores again as Aston Villa see off Feyenoord, Ange feels Forest fans’ fury
McGinn scores again as Aston Villa see off Feyenoord, Ange feels Forest fans’ fury
Shelbourne earn hard-fought draw in historic European clash
Shelbourne earn hard-fought draw in historic European clash
The Irish club were held by Swedish side BK Häcken.
Sparta make Shamrock Rovers pay for mistakes with 4-1 win in Prague
Sparta make Shamrock Rovers pay for mistakes with 4-1 win in Prague
Uefa Conference League campaign begins with defeat in Czech capital.
Roma miss three penalties in a row as they lose out to Lille
Roma miss three penalties in a row as they lose out to Lille
Iheanacho denied by baffling handball call as Celtic beaten by Braga
Iheanacho denied by baffling handball call as Celtic beaten by Braga
Shamrock Rovers lose 4-1 as Shelbourne earn draw in Europa Conference League
Shamrock Rovers lose 4-1 as Shelbourne earn draw in Europa Conference League
'I have had squads with less individual quality than this one qualify for a World Cup'
'I have had squads with less individual quality than this one qualify for a World Cup'
Concern for Ireland as Brosnan misses another game with knee injury
Concern for Ireland as Brosnan misses another game with knee injury
Coleman and Egan return as Parrott included for Portugal and Armenia qualifiers
Coleman and Egan return as Parrott included for Portugal and Armenia qualifiers
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 24-man squad.
Circus comes to town in Prague as Shamrock Rovers aim to help Irish football escape one at home
Circus comes to town in Prague as Shamrock Rovers aim to help Irish football escape one at home
Famous night for League of Ireland clubs comes at a time of strife for FAI.
Wednesday
1 Oct 2025
Why the game everyone wanted turned out to be a dud
Why the game everyone wanted turned out to be a dud
Barcelona-PSG highlighted the main problem with the Champions League.
Hojlund and De Bruyne combine to push Napoli past Sporting
Hojlund and De Bruyne combine to push Napoli past Sporting
Man City made to pay for missed chances as Eric Dier penalty earns Monaco a draw
Man City made to pay for missed chances as Eric Dier penalty earns Monaco a draw
Vata on target as Segecic earns Portsmouth a late point against Watford
Vata on target as Segecic earns Portsmouth a late point against Watford
Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League
Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League
Athlone wrap up back-to-back league titles with win in Cork
Athlone wrap up back-to-back league titles with win in Cork