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John Russell breaks silence as Shelbourne confirm appointment with Sligo Rovers raid
The 2024 League of Ireland champions have announced the successor to Joey O’Brien.
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Eamon Dunphy column: They won't win a World Cup but this England team will win over the bigots
Eamon Dunphy
As a nation England is in danger of tearing itself apart. Their football team is a reminder of what is great about their country.
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Ringmahon Rangers learn punishment for withdrawal from FAI Cup tie with Bohemians
League of Ireland
The FAI’s Independent Disciplinary Committee has thrown the book at the Cork club for its decision not to fulfil the game against Bohemians.
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Sligo Rovers add to firepower as John Russell continues his summer recruitment drive
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland boss has now added three attackers to his squad in the summer transfer window.
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‘Football-led, grassroots campaign’ remains ‘resolute’ against Israel games despite FAI vote
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland will face Israel in the Nations League and reaction to Wednesday night’s EGM vote is coming in from all sides of the debate.
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FAI release statement as result of motion on Ireland-Israel games is confirmed
Republic of Ireland national football team
The FAI held an EGM at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night to discuss and vote on a motion regarding the Nations League games against Israel.
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League of Ireland star’s Celtic award puts him on list of bizarre Man of the Match prizes
League of Ireland
Shelbourne defender Sean Gannon picked up a unique Man of the Match prize for his performance in Tuesday’s friendly against Celtic.
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‘Bad situation’ - Ireland legend issues plea ahead of FAI EGM on Israel games
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side are due to play two Nations League games against Israel in the autumn.
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Stephen Bradley's scathing reaction to red card and performance as Shamrock Rovers suffer Champions League defeat
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland champions are two-down ahead of next week’s second-leg in Tallaght.
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Folarin Balogun breaks silence on Donald Trump's FIFA call after USA star's World Cup ban lifted
FIFA World Cup
Folarin Balogun was set to miss the USA's last-16 clash with Belgium, which they lost 4-1, after being sent off in the group stage, but was allowed to play after FIFA suspended his ban
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears as Portugal exit World Cup after late Spain winner
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears as his international career came to an end with Portugal's World Cup exit at the hands of Spain
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‘I've been blessed’ - Stephen Bradley on the secret to his decade-long rule at Shamrock Rovers
League of Ireland
Stephen Bradley is celebrating 10 years at the helm of the League of Ireland champions.
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Roy Keane puts Alex Ferguson on his 'Mount Rushmore' despite Manchester United fall-out
Roy Keane
Roy Keane has included Sir Alex Ferguson in his 'Mount Rushmore' of football while on ITV's World Cup coverage, despite admitting Ferguson's treatment of him was disappointing.
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Iran World Cup stars slam 'disastrous' treatment as team ordered to leave USA
Iran national football team
Iran were held to a 2-2 draw by New Zealand at the World Cup in the USA, but the squad were ordered to leave the country 'immediately' after the final whistle as part of a pre-agreed condition of their participation
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From bank teller to banking on World Cup glory with Cape Verde via LinkedIn - Pico Lopes’ story in his own words
Fifa World Cup
A call-up on LinkedIn led to the Shamrock Rovers captain forging an international career with Cape Verde.
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Trade union make Ireland v Israel pledge to workers and urges Government action
Republic of Ireland national football team
The UEFA Nations League home game has been moved from Dublin to an as yet undecided country
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James McClean hints at unhappiness as he reflects on move home to Derry City
James McClean
Ex-Ireland star sparks debate online after hinting at discontent on move
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Roy Keane leaves ITV viewers stunned with outfit for England v Costa Rica
Soccer News
Roy Keane has landed in America for the World Cup
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Carla Ward on the meeting with Katie McCabe that transformed Ireland's 'hurt' stars into World Cup hopefuls
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland, just 90 minutes away from automatic World Cup qualification in France this week, have earned a favourable play-off route to Brazil.
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SSE Airtricity League
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers attempt novel way to drive Champions League attendance amid World Cup clash
Stephen Bradley’s men face a huge test of their European credentials when they host Maltese side Floriana on Tuesday night.
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WATCH as dreadful tackle by former Tottenham man sidelines Benfica and Ireland prospect
Republic of Ireland national football team
Jaden Umeh had impressed new Benfica boss Marco Silva during pre-season training and started a couple of friendlies.
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Stephen Bradley issues updates on Pico Lopes and Tunmise Sobowale loan situation
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers are aiming to overturn a two-goal deficit in the second leg of their Champions League tie with Maltese side Floriana.
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John Russell breaks silence as Shelbourne confirm appointment with Sligo Rovers raid
League of Ireland
The 2024 League of Ireland champions have announced the successor to Joey O’Brien.
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Waterford boss delivers verdict on star striker Tommy Lonergan's transfer window prospects
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland’s top scorer is turning heads with his 12-goal heroics for a resurgent Waterford under new boss Graham Coughlan.
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Republic Of Ireland
Shane Long
Shane Long says one thing could stop England winning the World Cup
Exclusive: The former Ireland star said he will be watching the football bonanza from home with his nine-year-old son Jax.
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RTE star tells of World Cup agony as he tells fans: 'I'm very sad'
FIFA World Cup
Zero Czech atmosphere ahead of World Cup leaves a sour taste in his mouth
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FAI release lengthy statement explaining Israel game switch and detailing communication with Palestinian FA
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland have been drawn in the Nations League against Israel, Austria and Kosovo
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Ireland's conquerors Czechia lose opening World Cup game as ex-Celtic star scores winner
FIFA World Cup
South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening World Cup match in Guadalajara, with former Celtic forward Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winner after Krejci's early header had put the Czechs ahead
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John O'Shea rows in behind Ireland player's firm stance on Israel fixtures
Republic of Ireland Soccer Team
Ireland have been drawn against Israel in the UEFA Nations League and are scheduled to face them twice, with the second of those matches set to take place at the Aviva Stadium in October
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FIFA World Cup
Brad Friedel says USA can match heroics of 2002 World Cup, highlights the one team he fears
The former Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa goalkeeper played in 2002 when the USA progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Cody Gakpo breaks down in tears following World Cup goal days after miscarriage heartbreak
FIFA World Cup
Cody Gakpo was reduced to tears after scoring for Netherlands against Morocco
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‘Really excited’ - Liverpool appointment has Anfield legend buzzing ahead of new Premier League season
Liverpool FC
Andoni Iraola has taken over from Arne Slot ahead of the new season after an impressive spell in charge of Bournemouth.
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Premier League 2026/2027 full fixture list unveiled
Soccer
All 20 teams in the Premier League will discover their path to glory this morning.
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Shamrock Rovers star to break with tradition in World Cup debut against Spain
League of Ireland
Dubliner Pico Lopes will make his first ever appearance at a World Cup when Cape Verde take on Spain in Atlanta on Monday.
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Manchester United FC
Manchester United FC
Manchester United footballer Nobby Stiles died with brain injury, inquest hears
The discovery comes after Nobby Stiles' family have said he suffered injuries after repeated heading a football in his career
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Roy Keane's Bruno Fernandes U-turn after spat with Manchester United star
Roy Keane
Bruno Fernandes set up Cristiano Ronaldo to score for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the World Cup 2026, with Roy Keane full of praise for the Manchester United midfielder after their recent spat
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Man Utd clear major hurdle in bid to build new 100,000-capacity stadium
Manchester United FC
Manchester United have secured a key 25-acre land plot near Old Trafford, clearing a major obstacle in their plans to build a spectacular new 100,000-seater stadium designed by Foster + Partners.
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Roy Keane tries his hardest to sell Tom Brady on the wonders of Cork and Ireland
Roy Keane
The NFL legend appeared on Stick to Football this week, and Keane gave him the hard sell on his county and country.
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Former Man Utd star Mark Hughes devastated by death of son aged 38
Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes has confirmed that his son Alex has passed away with tributes having since poured in from across the footballing landscape following the heart-breaking news
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