Football

Messi's annual Barcelona exit option does not worry Pique
Messi's annual Barcelona exit option does not worry Pique
McGoldrick and Robinson ruled out of Bulgaria friendly with shoulder and hamstring injuries
McGoldrick and Robinson ruled out of Bulgaria friendly with shoulder and hamstring injuries
'Can he step up another level?': Liverpool prospect challenged to prove worth on loan
'Can he step up another level?': Liverpool prospect challenged to prove worth on loan
'I can definitely see a longer-term future in Italy' - Smalling open to permanent Roma switch
'I can definitely see a longer-term future in Italy' - Smalling open to permanent Roma switch
'We'll go there on the front foot and this team and this nation is always capable of a big result'
'We'll go there on the front foot and this team and this nation is always capable of a big result'
'People might start respecting us a little bit more now'
'People might start respecting us a little bit more now'
David McGoldrick, the hero against the Swiss, is the perfect symbol for this Irish team
David McGoldrick, the hero against the Swiss, is the perfect symbol for this Irish team
McCarthy to be forced into defensive adjustment for Ireland's trip to Tbilisi
McCarthy to be forced into defensive adjustment for Ireland's trip to Tbilisi
Here's what Ireland now need to do to qualify for the 2020 Euros
Here's what Ireland now need to do to qualify for the 2020 Euros
Stephen Kenny backs 17-year-old Spurs striker Parrott to 'come alive' in Tallaght tonight
Stephen Kenny backs 17-year-old Spurs striker Parrott to 'come alive' in Tallaght tonight
The first North Korean to play in Serie A joins Juventus
The first North Korean to play in Serie A joins Juventus
Thursday
5 Sep 2019
Swiss coach Petkovic: Ireland need to win in Switzerland
Swiss coach Petkovic: Ireland need to win in Switzerland
'When the goal went in it was like the days of old' - McCarthy hails atmosphere and players' character
'When the goal went in it was like the days of old' - McCarthy hails atmosphere and players' character
Diego Maradona has a new job
Diego Maradona has a new job
'It's been a long time coming. I've hit the bar, hit the post' - McGoldrick relishes first Ireland goal
'It's been a long time coming. I've hit the bar, hit the post' - McGoldrick relishes first Ireland goal
Sergio Ramos on target as Spain maintain 100% record
Sergio Ramos on target as Spain maintain 100% record
Embarrassing own goal hands Northern Ireland fifth straight win
Embarrassing own goal hands Northern Ireland fifth straight win
Watch: The goal that sent the Aviva wild tonight
Watch: The goal that sent the Aviva wild tonight
Player Ratings as Ireland grab late equaliser against Switzerland
Player Ratings as Ireland grab late equaliser against Switzerland
McGoldrick's late leveller rescues Ireland against superior Swiss
McGoldrick's late leveller rescues Ireland against superior Swiss
Ireland v Switzerland, Euro 2020 qualifier
Ireland v Switzerland, Euro 2020 qualifier
Rice: I've got the ability to play for Manchester United
Rice: I've got the ability to play for Manchester United
Details of Spurs' failed €65 million Fernandes bid revealed - including Premier League title bonus
Details of Spurs' failed €65 million Fernandes bid revealed - including Premier League title bonus
'Golfer' Bale bites back at critics and embraces Real Madrid nickname
'Golfer' Bale bites back at critics and embraces Real Madrid nickname
Pogba, Salah and Sterling join Messi and Ronaldo on FIFPro World 11 list
Pogba, Salah and Sterling join Messi and Ronaldo on FIFPro World 11 list
Italy ride their luck to see off 10-man Armenia
Italy ride their luck to see off 10-man Armenia
Stephen Kenny reserves high praise for Bournemouth's teenage starlet
Stephen Kenny reserves high praise for Bournemouth's teenage starlet
No surprises in Ireland team selected for Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland
No surprises in Ireland team selected for Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland
Seán Cox will make an emotional return to Anfield after moving to the UK for treatment
Seán Cox will make an emotional return to Anfield after moving to the UK for treatment
'I don't care if it's Alex Ferguson or the Pope' - Keane still holds grudge against ex-Man United boss
'I don't care if it's Alex Ferguson or the Pope' - Keane still holds grudge against ex-Man United boss
'The night before I put the penalty in a different place. I changed my mind against Spain'
'The night before I put the penalty in a different place. I changed my mind against Spain'
How Vera Pauw's husband and the 'honesty' of the FAI convinced her to take the Ireland job
How Vera Pauw's husband and the 'honesty' of the FAI convinced her to take the Ireland job
'Things were exaggerated. A pack of lies' - Keane lets rip at Walters, Arter and Ward
'Things were exaggerated. A pack of lies' - Keane lets rip at Walters, Arter and Ward
The strangely subdued build-up to Ireland's key qualifier
The strangely subdued build-up to Ireland's key qualifier
Swiss problems and Shaqiri absence offers Ireland golden chance to seal crucial win
Swiss problems and Shaqiri absence offers Ireland golden chance to seal crucial win
Wednesday
4 Sep 2019
Sarri finally returns to Juventus training after illness
Sarri finally returns to Juventus training after illness
FAI confirm investigation into suspicious betting patterns around Limerick FC games
FAI confirm investigation into suspicious betting patterns around Limerick FC games
'When you really wanted us to deliver, we did deliver for Irish football'
'When you really wanted us to deliver, we did deliver for Irish football'
Emre Can in 'deep shock' over Champions League omission
Emre Can in 'deep shock' over Champions League omission
'I wish all black players would get out of Serie A' - Demba Ba
'I wish all black players would get out of Serie A' - Demba Ba