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<p>Players of Paris Saint Germain, and Istanbul Basaksehir leave the pitch, during the Champions League group H soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris,The players refused to continue the match amid allegations of racism by one of the match officials. </p>

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Irish Examiner view: Battling racism

YOU can have all the protests you like to combat racism in sport. You can ban supporters who shout racist remarks and fine the teams they support.

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Bale and Mbappe: Superstars going in opposite directions

Real Madrid’s past, present, and future could all come together in tonight’s Champions League Group A game against Paris Saint Germain at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

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A summer of unrest the precursor to a new season in Spain

Ahead of the 2019/20 La Liga season — which kicks off tonight — Dermot Corrigan looks at the key storylines to follow in the months ahead

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PSG president Al-Khelaifi charged with corruption, lawyers confirm

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Has European football become too big for Uefa to control?

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What is behind the mental fragility that causes Barca paralysis?

Messi shatters United dreams of Camp Nou miracle

There was no miracle comeback last night for Ole Gunner Solakjaer and Manchester United, 20 years on from his greatest day in football and one round on from that famous victory against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League last 16.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2019

Ronaldo the elite king of a two-tier football society

In many ways it was the perfect Champions League moment, writes Tommy Martin.

Thu, 05 Apr, 2018

‘There’s no player like Messi in the world’

Lionel Messi confirmed his status as LaLiga’s most influential player as his superb free kick saw Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 yesterday to open up an eight-point gap at the top of the table.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Life after the pressing game

Stand by for another golden age of sportswriting. Perhaps even newspapers can yet be saved, writes Larry Ryan.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2018

Zinedine Zidane pins his hopes on old order

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane looked supremely relaxed as he smiled his way through yesterday’s press conference ahead of tonight’s Champions League last-16 first leg at home to Paris Saint Germain.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2018

Results have masked Barcelona’s need for Coutinho

Barcelona travel to Real Madrid for Saturday’s Clasico with an 11-point advantage in the La Liga table, but with many around the club still feeling they must move seriously to sign Liverpool schemer Philippe Coutinho as soon as next month regardless of the result at the Bernabeu.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2017

Football media rumours: Usain Bolt heading to Dortmund?

Read what the papers say about Ozil, Draxler and Ancelotti

Wed, 25 Oct, 2017

Wily Simeone and Atletico can steal Real Madrid's thunder

Most of the noise in Spanish football this summer was generated by superstars Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo — with the former leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain, and the latter staying [for the moment at least] at Real Madrid.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2017

Neymar flies to Qatar as €222m move to Paris Saint Germain nears

Barcelona striker Neymar will fly to Qatar today to discuss a potential world-record €222 million (£199m) transfer to Paris St Germain.

Tue, 01 Aug, 2017

More than bragging rights at stake in the Bernabeu

Barcelona must win tonight’s Clasico at Real Madrid or Luis Enrique’s final season in charge at the Catalan club has the potential to go very sour.

Sun, 23 Apr, 2017

Barcelona's passing of the torch at Camp Nou

Ahead of Barcelona’s ‘mission impossible’ in Wednesday night’s Champions League last 16 second-leg tie against Paris Saint Germain, there was a consensus around the Camp Nou that any hopes of overturning the 4-0 first leg deficit rested on the shoulders of one man.

Fri, 10 Mar, 2017

Football Podcast: Football world erupts at Barca’s 'remontada' but was it tainted?

Dermot Corrigan was in the Nou Camp, Liam Mackey was jumping off his couch. They discuss an extraordinary night with Larry Ryan.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Magical Neymar sparks greatest European comeback of them all

Barcelona 6 - PSG 1 (6-5 on agg): Neymar was the hero for Barcelona last night as the Catalans made history by becoming the first team ever to overcome a 0-4 first leg deficit — beating Paris Saint Germain 6-1 on the night with the last few minutes of the game seeing the Brazilian score twice and set up a 95th winner for substitute Sergi Roberto.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Was Alexis Sanchez axing from Anfield really about tactics?

Check out this week’s Premier league talking points.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Is Gareth Bale about to overshadow Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo?

When Gareth Bale first arrived at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo was among the first to offer help in coming through the challenges of settling into his new country and new team.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

The puny kid France now pins its hopes on

Born in Burgundy, Antoine Griezmann left his home country to try and make his career in Spain at just 13, and is now returning, having shot to world prominence as the attacking star of Atletico Madrid’s Champions League campaign.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Stars align for Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City

Chelsea 0 Manchester City 3

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Gus Hiddink: Leader starting to emerge agains in Chelsea team

Southampton 1 Chelsea 2

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Hint of the predictable for familiar Champions League rivals

As a rule there is nothing more predictable than the Christmas TV schedules. Except the draw for the Champions League knockout round.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Spanish statisticians keeping Richie Towell in the frame for Golden Shoe

The outstanding goalscoring feats of Dundalk star Richie Towell have seen the Irish man featured in Spanish newspaper Marca yesterday.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Florentino Perez backs under-pressure Rafa Benitez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez last night offered his backing to under-pressure coach Rafa Benitez, while stating reports he was considering selling out-of-form galactico Cristiano Ronaldo were “lies”.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez left in a pickle after Barcelona drubbing

There was lots of blame to go around after Barcelona’s 4-0 win in Saturday’s La Liga Clasico at Real Madrid, but it is not clear if any lessons will be learned.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Man United lack ideas and ambition against Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace 0 Manchester United 0<br>While Louis Van Gaal continues to wrestle with the problem of how to get his Manchester United side scoring again, Alan Pardew offered a revealing perspective on the options available to the Dutchman.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Inside La Liga: White noise at Los Blancos

La Liga returned from the international break to the sound of Real Madrid’s duelling galacticos Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Treble for Cristiano Ronaldo as Real Madrid rout 10-man Shakhtar

Cristiano Ronaldo hit a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 victory over 10-man Shakhtar Donetsk in last night’s Group A showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

Debut goal delights Cabaye

Yohan Cabaye hopes his perfect start on his return to the Premier League can give Crystal Palace a platform to mount a successful campaign.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Premier League gains: who the big four must sign to improve

The Raheem Sterling saga has dominated the opening transfer window exchanges. But just what moves must Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal and Man United make to improve on last season’s showing.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2015

Real strife will leave Ramos in the red

Last Monday afternoon, Sergio Ramos was spotted getting into his gleaming white Mercedes AMG GT coupe on a Madrid street by reporters from local sports paper Marca.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2015

United must achieve consistency, insists Giggs

Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs believes consistency will be the key to their success next season.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2015

Chelsea closing in on Falcao loan deal

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Monaco to sign striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

Easy victory for Barcelona in Paris

Barcelona took a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals with a resounding 3-1 victory over Paris St Germain in Wednesday’s quarter-final first leg at the Parc des Princes.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Boost for Real Madrid as Barcelona let two goal lead slip at Sevilla

Barcelona seemed set to take a giant step towards sealing this season’s La Liga title when they were 2-0 up inside half an hour at Sevilla on Saturday night.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2015

Arsenal aim to upset the odds

Monaco (3) v Arsenal (1) Tonight: Stade Louis 11 Stadium, 7.45pm TV: ITV 1

Tue, 17 Mar, 2015

Jose Mourinho now comes under the microscope

The good news for Jose Mourinho is that he can concentrate all his energies on winning the Premier League title now that Chelsea are out of the Champions League.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

England's European ambassadors get away with too much, too often

Paris Saint Germain's Champions League win over Chelsea indicates that sterling work in England no longer converts into strong European currency.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Jose Mourinho upbeat as Chelsea bring it back home

Champions League last 16 First Leg

Wed, 18 Feb, 2015

Euro round-up: Celta Vigo shock Atletico as Real get back to winning way

Celta Vigo stunned Atletico Madrid to bring the La Liga champions back down to earth after last week’s demolition of Real Madrid, winning 2-0 at Balaidos thanks to two second-half goals.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Lionel Messi’s future in doubt as crisis deepens at Barcelona

Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona has never looked more uncertain, amid ever-deepening institutional crisis at the Catalan club.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Could this be a year the group stage misleads?

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti: The Spanish club are dreaming of a clean sweep.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2014

Lessons to be learned from flawed group stage

The Champions League group stage was due a knife-edge finale and it has duly arrived. Just four group winners have been decided and only one runner-up.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

Sheridan not fazed by stars

While the spotlight in tonight’s Champions League Group F game between APOEL of Nicosia and Barcelona will as usual mainly be on blaugrana superstars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, Barca’s defenders will do well to keep an eye on the home side’s Cavan-born centre-forward Cillian Sheridan.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2014

Beckham hints at playing return

David Beckham has hinted he might come out of retirement and start playing football again.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014

Clement’s journey from Irish starlets to Real’s galacticos

In June 2007, then Ireland U21 manager Don Givens hired a little known 35-year-old coach, whose previous experience was in the youth academies at Chelsea and Fulham.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

PSG agree £50m deal for Luiz

David Luiz is set to move from Chelsea to Paris St Germain after the clubs confirmed a deal had been agreed for the transfer of the Brazil defender.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

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