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Ward says Israel debate is for the FAI, not coaches
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European wrap: Napoli salvage draw at home to Roma
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Four-goal Arsenal send Whelan's Wigan out of FA Cup
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FA Cup: Leeds beat Birmingham on penalties
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Slot salutes Salah as Liverpool march on
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Liverpool cruise past Brighton to reach fifth round
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Wonderful Whelan tears Sligo apart with hat-trick
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Manchester City ease past Salford into Cup fifth round
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FA Cup fourth round: Aston Villa v Newcastle latest score
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Another late show as Derry deny Dundalk
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FA Cup round-up: Blues ease past Hull, Wrexham advance
Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick as Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior's first return to former club Hull ended in a comfortable 4-0 victory in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
PFAI: Government stance on Israel games a 'cop-out'
The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland are of the view that the upcoming Nations League games Israel "should not go ahead", while also believing that it is "cop-out" by the government to say that the FAI made the correct decision to announce that the fixtures would be fulfilled.
FAI caught between grassroots rock and UEFA hard place
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Pereira agrees deal to take over at Nottingham Forest
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RTÉ confirms it will broadcast Ireland-Israel games
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Gerwyn Price back to his best — Major title imminent?
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'It could have been worse' - Arteta looks for positives
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Arsenal stumble as Brentford claim a well-earned point
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LOI preview: Hoops face Shels test in belated opener
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Ireland to face Israel in upcoming Nations League
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Ratcliffe sorry immigrant comments 'offended people'
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Dyche sacked by Forest after goalless draw with Wolves
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Van Dijk header ends Sunderland's unbeaten home record
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Wednesday's Premier League recap
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Super League no more after Real Madrid and UEFA deal
The European Super League has been consigned to history after UEFA and Real Madrid reached an agreement to end a near-five-year dispute.
Frank sacked by Spurs, Redknapp willing to step in
Tottenham have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after the side's worrying form saw them slide towards the Premier League relegation zone.
Carrick hails 'unbelievable' Sesko goal in United draw
Michael Carrick hailed super-sub Benjamin Sesko's "unbelievable finish" after the striker's amazing last-gasp volley snatched Manchester United a 1-1 draw at West Ham.
Manning on the mark in remarkable Southampton comeback
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'No opinion' – Moyes not drawn on O'Brien dismissal
A simmering David Moyes refused to be drawn on his thoughts regarding the dismissal of Republic of Ireland international Jake O'Brien in the Toffees 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth.
Sesko nets hair-raising goal to break West Ham hearts
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O'Neill wants Celtic fans to get full Ibrox allocation
Martin O'Neill wants Celtic to get the full ticket allocation they are entitled to for their upcoming cup tie at Rangers.
Ireland to face Qatar and Canada before World Cup
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Grealish's season is over after surgery on left foot
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Browne on form as Boro go top of the Championship
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Towell taken by Derry City's traits in battling win
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Pat's must overcome lack of goals - Towell
A lack of goals could be the biggest concern for St Patrick's Athletic under Stephen Kenny this season, according to RTÉ Soccer analyst Richie Towell.
RTÉ Soccer Pod: Aviva poor fare, Derry up and running
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Carrick keeps focus on Hammers rather than scissors
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Van Dijk demands 'better performances' from Liverpool
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists there is not yet any concern about becoming detached from the top of the table, but admits the club need "better performances and finding ways to win".
'It's not easy' - Gasperini on Ferguson's ankle issues
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Silva feared title race was over before late comeback
Bernardo Silva feared the title race was over before Manchester City produced a late comeback to win at Liverpool on Sunday.
Reynolds hopeful Bohs will stick to Dalymount
Alan Reynolds says that he would prefer if all Bohemians games were played at Dalymount Park after their trip to the Aviva ended in a scoreless draw with St Patrick's Athletic.
City keep title hopes alive with dramatic Anfield win
Erling Haaland kept Manchester City in the title race with an added-time penalty as Pep Guardiola's side came from behind to win 2-1 in a chaotic finish.
Anang stands tall as Bohs and Pat's share the spoils
Joseph Anang proved to be the saviour for St Pat's Athletic with a string of top stops to frustrate Bohemians, this Dublin derby failing to truly ignite as the attendance of 21,472 at the Aviva Stadium had to settle for a scoreless draw.
Premier League: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City recap
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Super Bowl 60: The most unlikely decider in NFL history
Sky Sports says Patriots vs Seahawks is the most unlikely Super Bowl ever by odds. What this means for Irish bettors and where value may emerge.
Howe takes 'full responsibility' as Newcastle booed off
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe took full responsibility after his players were booed from the pitch following a 3-2 home defeat by Brentford.
O'Neill thought Celtic's cup run was over before drama
Martin O'Neill thought Scottish Cup progression was "a long, long way away" before Celtic scored a last-gasp leveller against Dundee before going on to win 2-1 after extra time at Parkhead.
European wrap: Barca stretch their lead in Spain
Barcelona extended their lead at the top of LaLiga to four points with a 3-0 win over Mallorca at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
PL wrap: Palmer sets record, crucial win for West Ham
Cole Palmer made a stunning return to form while West Ham earned a crucial win over fellow strugglers Burnley with Everton leaving it late to beat Fulham.
Arsenal see off Sunderland and stretch lead at the top
Viktor Gyokeres scored a second-half brace as Arsenal piled the pressure on rivals Manchester City with a statement 3-0 win over Sunderland to move nine points clear in the Premier League title race.
Man United win again as ten-man Tottenham are seen off
Michael Carrick oversaw a fourth straight victory as revitalised Manchester United capitalised on Cristian Romero's red card to extend Tottenham's wait for a first Premier League win of 2026.
Lynch ignoring media chatter as Derry dig out victory
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch admitted his side had to dig deep after securing a late win against Sligo Rovers on the opening night of the season.
Godden answers Drogheda prayers with dream debut winner
Galway talisman David Hurley is up there with Eric Cantona and Matt Le Tissier when it comes to converting penalties and it was Drogheda's luck that they caught him on an off-night in Terryland with the visitors nabbing all three points late on.
Friday's Premier Division results and reports
The action as it happened as the 2026 Premier Division got underway.
St Pat's pay tribute following death of Damien Byrne
St Patrick's Athletic have paid tribute to former captain Damien Byrne, who has died aged 71.
O'Neill: Oxlade-Chamberlain to join Celtic this weekend
Martin O'Neill expects Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to sign a short-term deal with Celtic over the weekend.
Shamrock Rovers-Dundalk clash off after heavy rain
After failing a pitch inspection, tonight's SSE Airtricity Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium has been postponed.
Bohs boss Reynolds ready to give teen Martin Aviva shot
Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds is ready to give 16-year-old striker Hugh Martin a chance on the big stage ahead of Sunday's glamour SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash against St Patrick's Athletic at Aviva Stadium.
Leicester docked six points for breaking EFL rules
Leicester have been docked six points after being found to have breached EFL profit and sustainability (P&S) rules for the 2023-24 season.
Fans Surprised To Learn That Ireland Star Could Have Played For Asian Nation
Fans have been surprised to learn that Ireland defender Matt Doherty could have gone down a very different route for his international career.
Rosenior says Arsenal showed lack of respect in warm-up
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admitted he lost his cool at Arsenal's players over a lack of "respect" shown to his team ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
Coup for Shelbourne as Jarvis returns to Tolka Park
Shelbourne have made a major move in the transfer market by bringing Will Jarvis back to the club from Notts County for an undisclosed fee.
Bradley expects big things from sought-after Noonan
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley believes that Michael Noonan is ready to play a big part in the defence of their league title beginning with the game against Dundalk on Friday night as the 17-year-old pledges his future to the Hoops, for the moment at least.
Slot says Jacquet can brighten post-Van Dijk future
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has welcomed the upcoming arrival of a "very big talent" in Jeremy Jacquet as he admitted the club are already thinking about life without captain Virgil van Dijk.
Unknown Shels signings and Derry surface imponderables
Eoin Doyle casts his eye over each team and predicts where each side will finish ahead of the opening night of the new Premier Division season.
Cup-tied Guehi to miss final showdown with Arsenal
Marc Guehi will not be allowed to play in the Carabao Cup final for Manchester City.
Guardiola to seek cup-tied Guehi's release for decider
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will ask the Football League for permission to play Marc Guehi in the Carabao Cup final after they breezed past Newcastle to set up a showdown with Arsenal.
Joey O'Brien Left No Doubt With Strong Words On Shelbourne Ambitions
Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien gave us a bullishly confident answer when asked what his side's ambitions are for the 2026 League of Ireland season
City will make Guehi plea for Carabao Cup final
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will ask the Football League for permission to play Marc Guehi in the Carabao Cup final after they breezed past Newcastle to set up a showdown with Arsenal.
Manchester City cruise into Carabao Cup final
Manchester City struck three times in the first half as they eased into the Carabao Cup final by completing a comfortable 5-1 aggregate win over Newcastle.
Draw made for Women's All-Island Cup
Defending champions Wexford will face Linfield Women, Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers in the group phase of the 2026 Women's All-Island Cup after the draw for the fourth edition of the tournament took place at Northern Ireland Football League headquarters in Belfast earlier today.
Bohs Chief Calls Out League Of Ireland Legend's Controversial Dalymount Comments
Bohemians chief Daniel Lambert has called out Richie Towell over the League of Ireland legend's controversial comments about Dalymount Park.
Celtic game in Aberdeen off due to unplayable pitch
Celtic's William Hill Premiership match at Aberdeen on Wednesday night has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
League of Ireland: Can anyone halt Rovers' dominance?
The new League of Ireland season kicks off this evening and there's a sense of the domestic game heading in the right direction.
How the LOI is betting on protecting integrity
As a new League of Ireland season dawns, combatting corruption and match-fixing has become a major issue for the domestic game.
Future Ireland Star Announces Himself With Stellar St. Mirren Debut
Ireland U21 international Jacob Devaney announced his arrival at St. Mirren with a stellar debut on Tuesday, having arrived from Manchester United
FAI set to bid for 2029 Women's Champions League final
The FAI has submitted a preliminary bid to host the 2029 UEFA Women's Champions League final at Aviva Stadium.
More than 6,000 Ireland fans apply for play-off tickets
More than 6,000 Republic of Ireland supporters have applied for tickets for the World Cup play-off semi-final with Czech Republic in Prague.
Is O'Brien building another title-winning Shels side?
As Joey O'Brien prepares for his first full season in charge at Shelbourne, hopes will be high among the Reds' supporters that he can build on some encouraging trends.
'Magical' - Arteta toasts Arsenal's final date
Mikel Arteta hailed a magical night after Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final to reach a first Wembley final in six years.
Parrott's extra-time winner seals cup semi-final spot
Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrot's extra-time goal sent AZ Alkmaar into the semi-finals of the KNVB Cup in dramatic fashion.
Pep: I will always speak out on human suffering
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he feels compelled to speak out on humanitarian issues because of the visibility of global suffering.
Havertz nets late winner as Arsenal seal Wembley date
Kai Havertz scored the winner deep in stoppage time as Arsenal edged one step closer to ending their trophy drought by securing a 1-0 semi-final second-leg win against Chelsea to book their place in the final of the Carabao Cup.
Championship wrap: Ogbene marks Blades return with goal
Chiedozie Ogbene marked his first game since the Republic of Ireland's famous 3-2 win over Hungary in November with the final goal in Sheffield United's 3-1 victory against Oxford United in the Championship.
Every Ireland Player That Switched Clubs During January Transfer Window
Here is a full list of every Ireland footballer that switched clubs during the 2026 January transfer window after the end of deadline day.
The Definitive Ranking Of Every 2026 League Of Ireland Home Kit
Ahead of the new League of Ireland season getting underway this Friday, we've put ourselves in the firing line and ranked all 22 of this year's home kits
Fans Baffled To See Ireland Star Turn Down European Giants For League One Move
Fans were baffled to learn that Ireland international Johnny Kenny had turned down a big move to the continent in favour of a League One switch.
How To Get ITV On Sky In Ireland For The Six Nations
The Six Nations is upon us once more, and we have all the info you need to access ITV's star-studded punditry team in Ireland
Ireland International Set For Promising Championship Loan Move
Ireland international Andrew Moran is set to join Paul Heckingbottom's Preston North End on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion for the rest of the season.
Ireland Underage International Set For Loan Exit From Manchester United
Ireland underage international Jacob Devaney is set for a loan move to St Mirren, with the Manchester United youngster poised for some senior football.
End Of An Era Looms As Ireland Captain Katie McCabe Set To Leave Arsenal
A report claims the Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe is likely to leave Arsenal when her contract expires this summer after 10 years playing in red.
Kenny intent on making new-look Pat's more durable
St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny explains why the signings he has made ahead of the new SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season can address shortcomings in athleticism and physicality that he felt undermined his side in 2025.
Ireland Youth Star Pulls Plug On European Move Despite Huge Fee Being Agreed
Shamrock Rovers and Ireland youth star Michael Noonan has rejected a move to Europe despite a massive fee being agreed between the clubs.
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