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England booed off again after Senegal humbling but Tuchel insists ‘no need to panic’
England manager Thomas Tuchel defends late introduction of Ivan Toney
Hallgrímsson stresses Ireland’s World Cup ambitions before valuable Senegal test
Manager says African side have threats similar to those of Portugal, who Ireland will face in World Cup qualifiers
Who is more Irish, Conor McGregor or his fellow Crumlin native Roberto Lopes?
It is time to stop insisting footballers play for only one country even if they could be eligible for more
Farewell to the store that, with assists from Pelé and Messi, sustained soccer lovers in the US
For five decades Massapequa Soccer Shop in New York fanned a passion that has spread to a level that few foresaw
Heimir Hallgrímsson reviewing his squad options in advance of June friendlies
Republic of Ireland manager keen to lessen the load of Championship players following their gruelling league campaign
Kevin Kilbane: Evan Ferguson’s case shows how ruthless the Premier League is
Any underperformance is not tolerated in the most unsentimental league in world sport
The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks
US policy towards both of its co-hosts and other participants leave fans and teams in a tough position
In an unhinged world, Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman are sane company. Even Ivan Yates seems sensible
Radio: Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly remain reassuringly sensible presenters, while Ivan Yates plays puckish guest host
Thomas Tuchel says he will not sing England national anthem until he’s earned it
New England manager is mindful of the controversy that his predecessor Lee Carsley got caught up in
Dangerous heat is a real threat for the 2026 World Cup. Are teams ready?
Experts warn that cooling breaks and later kick-off times may be needed to cope with scorching temperatures
Fifa will consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 tournament
Idea raised at Fifa council meeting would allow more than a quarter of members qualify
Luis Rubiales trial: Jenni Hermoso tells court she did not agree with kiss at World Cup
Ex-football chief accused of sexual assault and attempting to coerce Hermoso into saying contact consensual
Crystal ball 2025: Our team of pundits make their predictions for the sporting year
What teams will claim All-Ireland honours, can the Republic of Ireland make it out of their World Cup group, how many Irish players will make the Lions and Ryder Cup team teams?
Kevin Kilbane: Hallgrímsson taking the first steps to making Ireland competitive again
Devising a game plan which makes the Republic a nightmare to play against is a task Iceland’s most successful international manager can accomplish
Fans to be banned from drinking alcohol in stadiums at Saudi World Cup
Fifa will not press local government to relax laws, after stadium beer sales were also banned at Qatar 2022
Is there anything good about the 2034 World Cup going to Saudi Arabia?
The magic of a winter World Cup can brighten the darkest days of the season in this part of the world
Ken Early on World Cup draw: Ireland face task to overcome Hungary, their football opposites
If Irish football has been subsisting on the poverty line, Hungarian football has had billions pumped into it
The Irish Times view on Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: sportswashing in the desert
That this decision has happened so easily is a dispiriting sign of the Saudis’ increasing hold over world sport
World Cup 2026 draw: Team-by-team guide to Ireland’s opponents
Ireland face Portugal, Denmark, Hungary and Armenia in their quest to get to the World Cup
Ireland to open World Cup qualifying campaign at home to Hungary
Ireland drawn alongside Portugal or Denmark, Hungary, and Armenia for next year’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers
Ireland to face Portugal or Denmark, Hungary, Armenia in World Cup 2026 qualifying
Follow the draw from Zürich with the Republic of Ireland in pot 3 for next year’s qualifiers
2026 World Cup draw: Ireland’s path looks complicated, good luck would be welcome
One thing is clear even before Friday’s draw: Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team need to improve to reach the tournament
Saudi Arabia confirmed as host for the 2034 World Cup
News confirms outcome expected for more than a year since Fifa expedited its bidding process for the 2034 event
World Cup 2026 European qualifiers draw: All you need to know about Ireland’s potential group
16 European countries will qualify for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States
European leagues set to oppose any attempt to stage a Saudi World Cup in winter
The Middle East nation is set to be awarded the 2034 finals at an online Fifa Congress on Wednesday
World Cup 2026 draw: Republic of Ireland to be in pot 3 next month
Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Republic of Ireland guaranteed to be in one of four-team groups in December 13th draw
Upbeat mood returns for Scotland after Steve Clarke weathers Nations League storm
After losing their first three games Clarke’s side now have realistic hopes of remaining in the top tier
Heimir Hallgrímsson to pick up the pieces after Wembley humbling in World Cup play-off push
Ireland have potential to improve for clash with Nations League C runner-up, as Andrew Moran’s impressive cameo stands out in defeat to England
States of Play: How Sportswashing took over Football by Miguel Delaney - Admirably thorough, depressingly persuasive
Author argues convincingly that soccer’s Faustian bargain with big moneyed interests is undermining its sporting competitiveness and moral integrity
Gianni Infantino to avoid spotlight with 2026 World Cup draw held virtually
Controversy remains over decision to give the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Fifa is ‘ignoring human rights report’ into Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid
Lawyers say Fifa is ‘dealing with the devil’ with Saudi bid
Netherlands and Ajax great Johan Neeskens dies aged 73
Midfielder considered one of the best of all-time in his position won three European Cups with Ajax
Totò Schillaci obituary: Striker who shot to global fame in the summer of 1990
Salvatore Schillaci became the unlikely personification of Italy’s notti magiche, or magical nights
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