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Spain v Belgium: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026
France v Spain plotlines: Merino to remain a supersub
A familiar clamour is rising: Mike Merino should be starting for Spain

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Rovers need skipper Lopes and Co on A game to salvage Champions League campaign
Maltese champions Floriana rock up to Tallaght protecting a two-goal first leg cushion, placing the onus on the Hoops to take the initiative in this season’s European home debut (Tuesday, 8pm)

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

WORLD CUP-BECKHAM OFF
Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals
The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining moments

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Manchester United sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on five-year deal
United have reportedly paid an initial fee of £48m ($64.30m) for Santos, with a further £2m ​potentially payable in add-ons

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Belgium v Senegal: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026
Manchester United in talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans
It is understood United’s bid to sign midfielder Ederson from Atalanta has stalled following his late call into Brazil’s World Cup squad.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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Andoni Iraola vows not to change as he embraces Liverpool’s ‘magic’
The former Bournemouth boss will officially start pre-season on Tuesday, although with only a handful of senior players due to the World Cup

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

St Patrick's Athletic v Sligo Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
'It’s a privilege': Shelbourne announce appointment of John Russell as Head Coach
Russell has signed a long term agreement with the club.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

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The ad machine: how David Beckham conquered America
The former England midfielder is everywhere at this World Cup, having reached a popularity in the US other Britons have rarely achieved

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Norway v England - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Miami Stadium
Jude Bellingham brace covers up faults for England boss Thomas Tuchel
If Tuchel’s 2026 odyssey had been missing that key piece of campaigns past — a superstar psychodrama — well, now it has one.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men Training Session and Media Conference
Jaden Umeh out for three months after Emerson Royal lunge
Benfica's latest outing, against Flamengo on Sunday, was faring well for the youngster until Brazilian Emerson Royal struck the player’s thigh with an outstretched boot.

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

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Shelbourne turn attentions to Sligo Rovers boss John Russell
It appears Russell is now in pole position for the Tolka Park hotseat.

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion- Adobe Women's FA Cup Semi Final
Denise O'Sullivan set to leave Liverpool after just six months
The Ireland star joined the WSL club in January.

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Norway v England - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Miami Stadium
Norway manager Stale Solbakken says overhead wire deserves assist for England goal
The ball appeared to hit one of the overhead TV cables in the build up to England's first goal, but FIFA says the chip in the ball did not record anything.

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Argentina v Switzerland: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026
It's Argentina-England World Cup semi - but how 10-man Swiss made Messi and co work for it
Swiss defensive stubbornness finally relented in the 112th minute, Julian Alvarez delivering a gorgeous strike from outside the box which dipped just under the top-right corner of the crossbar

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Norway v England - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Miami Stadium
Bellingham hits back at Tuchel criticism of England performance
Bellingham was the star of the show with two goals as England overcame the extreme Miami heat to come from behind, banking his fourth man of the match award from six games

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Norway v England - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Miami Stadium
Bellingham double seals quarter-final comeback win for England against Norway
You ask yourself how they got there? When, even after two hours of surely they can’t, they did. The answer would appear to be mostly the same way they have since they crossed the Atlantic

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Galway United v Derry City - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Late Wolfe strike earns Galway United dramatic win over 10-man Sligo Rovers
With it looking all set to finish in a draw, a late cross by David Hurley deep into stoppage time was met on the volley by Wolfe who struck beautifully into the top corner to snatch a dramatic victory

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Jürgen Klopp reaches agreement to take over as Germany head coach
Jürgen Klopp reaches agreement to take over as Germany head coach
The 59-year-old is expected to sign a contract until 2030 to succeed Julian Nagelsmann.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Mexico v South Africa - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - Mexico City Stadium
South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25
Adams featured in all three of his country’s group matches at the World Cup

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Ken Bates to invest in Wednesday!
Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94
Bates memorably bought Chelsea for a single pound in 1982 and became the third-longest-serving chairman in the club’s history

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Trump visit to Scotland
Harry Kane says playing golf with Donald Trump was ‘pretty surreal experience’
Kane said it happened 18 months ago in Florida and is envious of Trump’s golf game at the age of 80.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Leicester City v Oxford United - Sky Bet Championship - King Power Stadium
Man City sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester on a five-year deal
Monga made his Premier League debut for the Foxes at the age of 15 and has decided to join City despite interest from other top clubs

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Thatcher In Thought
‘Maggie Thatcher, can you hear me?’ The story behind the iconic Norway v England commentary
Bjørge Lillelien’s famous rant after 1981 clash stemmed from Norwegian obsession with English football

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Norway Press Conference - Miami Stadium - Friday July 10th
'Ståle was considered to be marmite': How Norway's boss impacted Wolves' Irish quartet
Kevin Foley on his former boss,  who is aiming for his finest hour on Saturday when facing England in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Norway Training Session - Miami Stadium - Friday July 10th
The machine rages on: Erling Haaland producing the goods in Norway's remarkable rise
On Saturday night in Miami a quarter-final, and England, are next.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Spain v Belgium: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026
Mikel Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury
The man who came on to scored the late, late goals that took Spain into a European championship semi final two years ago and a World Cup quarter final four days ago, only went and did it again.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Late Ugbesia winner sees Longford edge seven-goal thriller against Cork City
Late Ugbesia winner sees Longford edge seven-goal thriller against Cork City
The Leesiders had gone a club-record eight games without conceding a goal, but Longford unlocked them for four with their aggressive press and some Andy Paraschiv magic.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Waterford v St Patrick's Athletic - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Aidan Keena's injury time penalty earns St Pats a point at Waterford
In front of an attendance of 2,533, the Blues looked set to record a deserved victory after Conan Noonan’s first-half strike separated the sides

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Dundalk v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Shane Farrell's brace sees Drogheda United come from behind to defeat Dundalk
While Louth for Sam is all the talk in the north-east, it was Farrell who was the toast of the county on Friday night

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Mexico v England - FIFA World Cup - Round of 16 - Mexico City Stadium
Tommy Martin: Haaland v Kane. The battle of the men who saved the centre-forward
If Haaland is the crazy-eyed berserker, Kane has that bashful awkwardness of the Englishman who would rather be pottering at something in his shed than talking to you. But there is a quiet, steely determination that has made him just as lethal.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Linfield v Shelbourne - UEFA Conference League Play-off Round 2nd Leg
Shelbourne open talks with Linfield manager David Healy
Shelbourne could begin their Europen campaign against Healy's current side.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

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Jurgen Klopp says price of failed Liverpool move for Kylian Mbappe was sky high
The former Anfield boss lifted the lid on the 2017 negotiations.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

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England can ‘take the handbrake off’ for World Cup quarter-final against Norway
The Three Lions take on Norway on Saturday night.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Spain v Austria: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026
‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence
The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

France v Morocco: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026
Brilliant Mbappé breaks free of Moroccan resistance to send France into semi-finals 
Against an altogether negative Atlas Lions, the France captain curled in a gorgeous opener on the hour and then helped Ousmane Dembele seal victory in Boston 

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

England v Congo DR - FIFA World Cup - Round of 32 - Atlanta Stadium
'I’m ready to go’, says England’s Bukayo Saka ahead of crunch Norway clash
The Arsenal winger came into the tournament still feeling the effects of the injury

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Ringmahon Rangers set to appeal unprecedented FAI sanctions
Ringmahon Rangers set to appeal unprecedented FAI sanctions
On top of a five-year ban from the FAI Cup, the Cork club are barred from the Intermediate Cup for the next three years.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Mexico v England - FIFA World Cup - Round of 16 - Mexico City Stadium
World Cup quarter-finals preview: Here’s why every team left could win
Just eight teams and seven games of consequence remain. Just seven host cities too, all in the USA

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Cork's Ringmahon Rangers hit with five year ban over giving FAI Cup walkover to Bohemians
Cork's Ringmahon Rangers hit with five year ban over giving FAI Cup walkover to Bohemians
The Cork club couldn’t commit to the second fixture on July 19 due to a potential clash with the All-Ireland hurling final.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Bohemians v St Joseph’s - UEFA Conference League First Qualifying Round 1st Leg
Bohemians bank lead on Dalymount Euro return, Derry in touch
It was the first European game for Bohs at the famous venue for 14 years.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Mexico v England - FIFA World Cup - Round of 16 - Mexico City Stadium
England's Quansah misses two games for red with no ban suspension
England defender banned for two games by Fifa after red card v Mexico

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

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Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup
The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Gianni Infantino file photo
Joe Callaghan: The World Cup has become a land of conspiracy
Conspiracy is running wild across this World Cup and, as it approaches its most pivotal 11 days, threatening to undermine a breathtaking sporting spectacle.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

David Courell, Paul Cooke and Tony Keohane 8/7/2026
'We should try to beat them at all costs, keep them down from qualifying': FAI motion on Israel games passes
Former Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner, currently the association’s international and high performance chairperson, was particularly passionate in pleading for a yes vote.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

FAI motion to progress with Israel Uefa Nations League games passed at EGM
FAI motion to progress with Israel Uefa Nations League games passed at EGM
The EGM was preceded by a protest at the tunnel entrance of the stadium.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Newcastle United v Crystal Palace - Premier League - St James' Park
Newcastle face fight to hold on to captain Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal are long-time admirers of the man the Magpies signed from Lyon in 2022.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026