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Arsenal v Newcastle United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium
Arsenal launch review into injuries affecting Champions League and Premier League title tilts
According to the Telegraph, Spanish physio Joaquín Acedo, who is a friend of Arteta, has been brought in to lead the investigation into the Gunners injury woes this season.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Celtic Training - Friday May 1st
'I get it' - Martin O’Neill understands why some Hibs fans want to lose to Celtic
Hibs’ Edinburgh rivals Hearts are top of the table, three points ahead of the Hoops and four ahead of Rangers, who travel to Tynecastle on Monday.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Cork City release rainbow kit in partnership with Belong To
Cork City release rainbow kit in partnership with Belong To
The kit serves as a symbol of the club's dedication to diversity and aims to highlight Cork City's commitment to inclusion for all in sport, while providing tangible support to Cork’s LGBTQ+ youth.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

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Ten years on: Leicester’s stunning Premier League as told by Claudio Ranieri and his fellow Foxes
Training ground fun, rock star fans and a Christmas party in Copenhagen were ingredients in the rank outsiders’ triumph, sealed on 2 May

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Atletico Madrid v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Mikel Arteta ready to use Arsenal’s ‘siege mentality’ in title charge
Arteta was furious in the wake of Arsenal’s 1-1 draw in the opening leg of their Champions League semi-final at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Norwich City v Ipswich Town - Sky Bet Championship - Carrow Road
Ipswich Town's Irish colony central to final Championship day
Should Ipswich Town confirm their immediate return to the Premier League by beating QPR, their Irish flock, led by captain Dara O’Shea, will be available for inclusion in Tuesday’s Ireland squad.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

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Palestinian FA chief hits out after Fifa's Infantino attempts to set up Israel handshake
Palestinian soccer federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to stand alongside Israel FA Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman in a heated moment at the FIFA Congress on Thursday. 

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Soccer - International Friendly - Scotland v Argentina - Hampden Park
Psychologist in Maradona death trial says star had bipolar disorder and was a narcissist
Carlos Diaz, 34, is facing the charge of manslaughter with reckless intent for prescribing the wrong medication.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

St Patrick's Athletic v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Kenny's road warriors St Pat's into the west for Galway challenge
The Saints have shown good form away from Inchicore this term. 

Fri, 01 May, 2026

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Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly insisted Iran would play as scheduled.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa - UEFA Europa League - Semi Final - First Leg - City Ground
Chris Wood fires Forest onto front foot in Euro showdown with Villa
It was the sides' first meeting ever in Europe. 

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace - UEFA Conference League - Semi Final - First Leg - Synerise Arena - Henryk Reyman Municipal S
Ismaila Sarr nets fastest goal as Crystal Palace close in on European final
The Eagles punished Shakhtar Donetsk in Kirakow.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Soccer - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Manchester United v Arsenal - Old Trafford
From Shankly v Revie to the 'ghost goal': All-English European semi-finals
Before Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa in the Europa League, we look at seven other all-English semi-final clashes in Europe.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Burnley v Manchester City - Premier League - Turf Moor
Scott Parker leaves Burnley following Premier League relegation
Burnley announced on Thursday they had parted company with their head coach by mutual consent.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 - England v Soccer Aid World XI FC - Stamford Bridge
Mauricio Pochettino feels ‘really sad’ seeing Tottenham fight against relegation
Pochettino is now preparing to lead the United States into this summer’s World Cup.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Atletico Madrid v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Mikel Arteta ‘incredibly fuming’ at overturned penalty decision in Arsenal draw
Despite the setback, Arteta will be hopeful of using home advantage in the second leg at the Emirates on Tuesday to secure Arsenal’s first final since 2006.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Nottingham Forest Training and Press Conference - Wednesday April 29th
Pereira wants to be Forest's new Clough but Emery has the knowhow
Forest take on Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final on Thursday.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Atletico Madrid v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Atlético hold Arsenal despite penalty drama in Madrid
Arteta might have felt two of the three big calls from the ref did not go his way with some justification.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Crystal Palace Training - Wednesday April 29th
Glasner in upbeat mood as Palace prepare for Shakhtar 
Palace face Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar in Krakow, Poland, on Thursday evening before completing the two-legged tie at Selhurst Park next week.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Reading v Cardiff City - Sky Bet League One - Select Car Leasing Stadium
Barry-Murphy and Cardiff squad set for pre-season in Cork
Brian Barry-Murphy is already planning for Cardiff City's Championship return on August 8.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Anfield
Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool career not over yet as club provide fitness update
Salah suffered a hamstring injury which forced him off during last weekend’s win over Palace.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Republic of Ireland U21's Press Conference
Cork's Tyreik Wright a 'long shot' for Bradford's final promotion push
The Bantams will be guaranteed a League One playoff place once they equal or better Luton Town’s result in Saturday’s concluding fixture at Exeter City.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

'Pinnacle of art and culture’: how the world reacted to nine-goal PSG-Bayern thriller
'Pinnacle of art and culture’: how the world reacted to nine-goal PSG-Bayern thriller
French media were in thrall to a victory hailed as a milestone performance

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Cork City v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Liam Kearney promoted to Cork City's Director of Football role
Kearney was in charge of the club’s academy for the past five-and-a-half years and also stepped into first-team duties during caretaker spells between permanent managers.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Manchester City v Liverpool - Premier League - Etihad Stadium
Virgil van Dijk ‘would love’ Alisson Becker to stay but backs Liverpool to adapt
Liverpool triggered a one-year extension option in Allison's contract in March but the goalkeeper has still been linked with Juventus

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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Panini sticker collectors face biggest World Cup challenge yet
More than 1,000 packets may be required to ​acquire every World Cup 2026 player in the album, meaning an outlay in the region of €1,250

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

‘I will love it. Love it’: 30 years on from Kevin Keegan’s infamous rant
‘I will love it. Love it’: 30 years on from Kevin Keegan’s infamous rant
The then Newcastle manager’s on-air blast at Alex Ferguson remains a classic Premier League moment

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg
Giuliano Simeone follows in father’s footsteps to his Atlético destiny
Youngest son of Diego Simeone has had to earn his chance but is now making the most of it at the Metropolitano

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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'The best match I have coached’: Luis Enrique thrilled by PSG’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich
Tuesday evening's game featured a record nine goals for a Champions League semi-final

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg
PSG and Bayern play football of the demigods in thrilling semi-final
The game was expected to be densely packed and full of fine margins but instead PSG and Bayern Munich produced something closer to art

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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Atletico Madrid v Arsenal: Three key head-to-head battles 
Julian Alvarez won’t have it all his own way in a game that may well be attritional and low scoring. If he comes out on top, then Arsenal have problems.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Arsenal Training - Sobha Realty Training Centre - Tuesday April 28th
Arteta and Arsenal braced for Madrid storm
Arsenal are just two matches away from a first Champions League final in 20 years in their quest to make history, having never previously won Europe’s grandest tournament.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Derry City v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
S John Fallon: Drama and quality in LOI out of kilter
In an era when crowds and fitness levels are up, so too are the wages but we await for the product being enhanced accordingly.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Southampton v Ipswich Town - Sky Bet Championship - St Mary's Stadium
Ipswich edge towards promotion as Jack Clarke equaliser denies Southampton
Substitute Jack Clarke lashed Town level in the 87th minute after goals from Saints pair, Republic of Ireland international Ryan Manning and Cyle Larin, overturned Wes Burns’ opener.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

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Bayern Munich rally but PSG edge breathless Champions League classic 
It's safe to say defences weren't on top as both clubs performed passable impressions of a footballing version of the Harlem Globetrotters. You score, we score.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Manchester City v Southampton - Emirates FA Cup - Semi Final - Wembley Stadium
Man City frustrated as they face three decisive matches over seven days in May
City's frustration is understood to stem primarily from the time it has taken to find an alternative date for the postponed Crystal Palace game.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

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Diego Simeone: There is interest from Arsenal in signing Julian Alvarez
Alvarez is due to line up against the Gunners in the first leg of their semi-final clash in Madrid on Wednesday.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Molineux
The Premier League finally has a relegation battle
After recent seasons with a defined bottom three, a handful of nervous clubs are aiming to beat the drop to the Championship

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

New Zealand v France - 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final
'Mad stuff altogether' - Limerick's Conor McNamara named commentator of the year
McNamara finished first, just ahead of BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray in second and Sky Sports' Peter Drury in third.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Business Leaders Speak At The Semafor World Economy Summit
Vancouver says no to FIFA request for Infantino 'escort'
Canadian city hosts FIFA congress this week with expanded World Cup under scrutiny

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

And then there were four: the inside line on Champions League semi-finalists
And then there were four: the inside line on Champions League semi-finalists
PSG play Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid face Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals with the first legs to be played this week

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League - Old Trafford
Michael Carrick happy to see Man Utd sitting ‘in good position’ after latest win
Brentford boss Keith Andrews felt his side deserved more from the game.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League - Old Trafford
Bruno Fernandes inspires Manchester United to vital win over Brentford
Casemiro and Benjamin Benjamin Sesko scored the goals as United held on to tighten their grip on Champions League qualification for next season

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Midleton CBS come from behind to claim Munster title
Midleton CBS come from behind to claim Munster title
CBS High School Clonmel took a 1-0 lead into half-time but Midleton CBS owned the second half, scoring three goals

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Derry City v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
'The doctor has given me a bit of hope': Second opinion eases James McClean's quit fears
Derry City’s comeback king revealed on the eve of Friday’s historic game at Celtic Park against Shamrock Rovers that he was in last-chance saloon from a chronic hip complaint.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Arsenal v Newcastle United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium
Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Sánchez plays long game for McFarlane, Southampton can take heart, Arteta tries to gain edge and Isak will come good

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

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