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Case for defence
Liverpool's Conor Bradley returns to training as Frimpong out for several weeks
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bring it on
From Drumcondra to the Azores, League of Ireland clubs braced for defining European nights
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers face Linfield and Santa Clara, respectively, in Uefa Conference League play-off round.
Wednesday
20 Aug 2025
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Frustration
Celtic fans sing 'sack the board' amid draw in home Champions League qualifier
The Bhoys will travel to Kazakhstan facing a difficult task against FC Kairat.
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Explainer
Shelbourne and Linfield rematch shows why Champions League remains pipe dream
Introduction of Uefa Conference League has been a success as elites move further into the distance.
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Champions League
Robbie Keane: 'Football can always come back and kick you where it’s not good'
Tuesday
19 Aug 2025
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Wrap
Rangers facing Champions League exit after early collapse, Real Madrid scrape to La Liga opener win
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Hitting Out
Alexander Isak: 'When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue'
Isak accused the club of breaking promises as he looks to force a move away from St James’ Park.
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tradition
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's MNF predictions for the new Premier League season
Monday
18 Aug 2025
Sunday
17 Aug 2025
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Impressive
Troy Parrott scores ninth goal of the season for AZ, Atletico shocked in season opener
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viktor gets the spoils
Victory but old flaws evident as Gyokeres struggles for uninspiring Arsenal
United were improved but also undone by problems they knew existed going into the season.
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high stakes derby
Melia and Forrester fire Pat's past Shelbourne and into FAI Cup quarter-finals
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challengers
Arsenal capitalise on goalkeeping error to beat Man United
It was a day to forget for Altay Bayindir.
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Premier League
Can this at least be a more enjoyable season of mediocrity for Manchester United?
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the brentford hive mind
Why avoiding the drop with Brentford would represent huge success for Keith Andrews
Saturday
16 Aug 2025
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Match Report
Penalty shootout drama as holders Drogheda sink Derry in FAI Cup final rematch
Goalkeeper Luke Dennison proved the hero as Drogs progressed to the quarter-finals.
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European Football
Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart in German Super Cup, Barcelona open title defence with a stroll
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