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European wake-up call as Wolves beaten at home by Braga

Ricardo Horta struck to earn Braga victory as Wolves’ European dream was given a wake-up call.

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Tottenham look for consistency

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Kenny: Heavy schedule took toll on U21s

World Cup - Group E - Brazil vs Costa Rica

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The best — and the worst — of Neymar on show as Brazil beat Costa Rica

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Switzerland's Zuber spoils the party for wasteful Brazil

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Rebuilt Brazil gun for World Cup glory

Suarez breaks duck as Barca put one foot in semis

Barcelona 4 Roma 1

Thu, 05 Apr, 2018

Luis Suarez ends Champions League drought as Barcelona put four past Roma

Luis Suarez scored his first Champions League goal of the season to earn Barcelona a 4-1 victory over Roma in the first leg of their quarter-final.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2018

Ernesto Valverde: Messi ‘unique in the history of football’

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde is hoping the combination of Lionel Messi’s expected return and a passionate Nou Camp crowd will be enough to overpower Roma in the quarter-finals of the Champions League this evening.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2018

Lionel Messi outshines Eden Hazard to put Barca in driving seat

This was an intriguing clash on so many levels, and not just because Chelsea and Barcelona have broken each other’s hearts over the past decade or so.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

Lionel Messi finally breaks duck to deny Chelsea

Chelsea 1 Barcelona 1 

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

Lionel Messi denies Chelsea as Barcelona snatch Stamford Bridge draw

Lionel Messi broke his goal duck against Chelsea to deny Antonio Conte's side a crucial lead over Barcelona in their Champions League showdown.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2018

Suarez and Messi earn comeback win for Barca in Coutinho’s LaLiga debut

Philippe Coutinho made his first LaLiga start for Barcelona but it was Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi who stole the headlines once again in a 2-1 win against Alaves.

Sun, 28 Jan, 2018

Valverde: Coutinho brings something different to Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho can bring something different to Barcelona, according to head coach Ernesto Valverde.

Mon, 08 Jan, 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

Luis Suarez and Paulinho steer Barca to win as Messi hits woodwork three times

Luis Suarez and Paulinho each scored twice as LaLiga leaders Barcelona tuned up for next week's Clasico with a handsome 4-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna.

Sun, 17 Dec, 2017

Here's how the matches ended in France, Spain and Germany

Bayern Munich strengthened their grip on the Bundesliga title race with a 3-0 win over Augsburg which extended their lead at the top of the table to six points.

Sat, 18 Nov, 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

Swimming against the tide in new gene pool

Larry Ryan takes a look into his crystal ball...

Sat, 29 Jul, 2017

Dani Alves leads a special tribute to Carlos Alberto

Dani Alves will honour the memory of Brazil legend Carlos Alberto when he skippers the side against Argentina in Belo Horizonte tonight.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Manchester United v FC Zorya Luhansk - UEFA Europa League - Group A - Old Trafford

Zlatan Ibrahimovic settles drab tie for Man United against Zorya Luhansk

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s close-range header secured Manchester United a much-needed win from a flat Europa League clash with Zorya Luhansk.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016

Frustrated Man United just about manage to secure win against Zorya Luhansk

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's close-range header secured Manchester United a much-needed win from a flat Europa League clash with Zorya Luhansk.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

Cork City Players prove worth on a night to remember

There was a whiff of box office, writes Larry Ryan.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2016

Cork City’s Euro odyssey gathers momentum

Cork City’s European campaign can now be called an odyssey.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2016

Sean Maguire grabs spotlight again for Cork City with away goal in Europe

A good night that almost went down as one of the greats.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Mauricio Pochettino: Splashing cash won’t win titles for Tottenham

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists he does not have to fork out the cash to bring success to White Hart Lane.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Pochettino: Harry Kane as good as Aguero

Mauricio Pochettino believes striker Harry Kane is now playing at the same level as Sergio Aguero. Kane scored twice in Tuesday’s win at Norwich to take his tally to 15 goals in the Barclays Premier League this season.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Paulinho exits Tottenham for China adventure

Tottenham midfielder Paulinho has joined Guangzhou Evergrande on a four-year deal, the Chinese Super League side have announced.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2015

Manuel Pellegrini takes fresh swipe at Chelsea

Tottenham 0 Man City 1: Manuel Pellegrini took a fresh swipe at Chelsea’s win at all costs approach on a painful afternoon for the dethroned champions.

Mon, 04 May, 2015

30 for Harry Kane as Magpies flop again

Newcastle United 1 Tottenham Hotspur 3: Newcastle United supporters who refused to join a boycott of the game only witnessed further evidence of the decline of a team head coach John Carver accepts is now involved in a fight against relegation.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2015

Burnley halt Harry Kane’s charge

Burnley 0 Tottenham 0: Harry Kane hailed the best week of his life despite his Tottenham side being held to a goalless draw at Burnley.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

Kane fails to Spur team to victory against Burnley

Harry Kane’s first outing as captain of Tottenham failed to inspire Spurs in an insipid 0-0 draw at Burnley.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2015

Harry Kane makes strong case for England start

Tottenham 4 Leicester 3

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Family affair for Pochettino

QPR 1 Tottenham 2

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

All the teams for tonight's Premier League games

Check out the starting line-ups for all of tonight's matches.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

Roberto Soldado pays penalty for rush of blood

Tottenham Hotspur 1 Fiorentina 1: Roberto Soldado’s best moment in a Tottenham shirt was quickly followed by one to forget as he unnecessarily gave away the free-kick which allowed Fiorentina secure a draw and what could prove a decisive away goal in this Europa League tie.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2015