The Irish Times

Courage of having faith in his players is Carlo Ancelotti’s greatest gift

Real Madrid manager has always valued his players’ opinions when the going gets tough

Tue May 24 2022 - 22:45

Real Madrid marvel in the madness of Champions League chaos

Ancelotti’s pre-game masterstroke showed that Spanish side believed they could win

Thu May 05 2022 - 17:59

Manchester City simply overwhelmed in enchanted canyon

The masters of control beaten on a night of white noise and white light in Madrid

Thu May 05 2022 - 09:44

Pep Guardiola: We’ll need a couple of days to recover from defeat in Madrid

Man City must react to keep league title challenge going, starting at Newcastle

Thu May 05 2022 - 08:56

Carlo Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid wrap up La Liga title

Italian becomes the first manager to capture titles in each of Europe’s top five leagues

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 17:52

Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid’s history is a ‘positive burden’

‘I think the fact the away goal rule has changed, means it will be a more open tie’

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 22:30

Real Madrid close to signing Rüdiger from Chelsea on free transfer

The defender held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and he is expected to earn £200,000 a week

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 18:27

Sevilla the latest to suffer from Real Madrid’s powers of recovery

‘That’s the way Madrid win!’ - Carlo Ancelotti’s team close in on La Liga title

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 11:10

Whatever happens next at Chelsea, there is a clear priority: keep Tuchel

The manic German has shown masterful leadership of his squad and troubled club

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 18:32

Ancelotti defends leaving Everton for Madrid as Casemiro urges Bale 'support'

Casemiro warns Tuchel cannot be trusted ahead of second-leg clash with Chelsea

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 22:40

Tuchel must choose chaos if Chelsea are to attempt a Real Madrid comeback

Manager stresses importance of imposing physicality at the Bernabéu

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 22:33

Karim Benzema’s hat-trick puts Real Madrid in box seat against Chelsea

Defending European champions all at sea during quarter-final first leg

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 22:16

Carlo Ancelotti cleared to travel to Chelsea clash after negative Covid test

Real Madrid had tested positive for coronavirus last week but now travels to London

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 09:33

Jarrod Bowen winner sees West Ham to deserved victory over Everton

Lampard’s men beaten easily enough by opponents barely playing above half-pace

Sun Apr 03 2022 - 17:01

Gareth Bale says he’s fit and ready to go the distance for Wales

Captain plays down ‘niggles’ to focus on helping Wales to first World Cup since 1958

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 22:30

‘We are Barça. We are back’ - Barcelona revel in clásico win

‘If we still have a small chance to make a run for the title, we will fight until the end’

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 16:29

Coach Xavi gets that old familiar feeling as Barcelona put four past Real Madrid

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores two on memorable night for Barca at the Bernabéu

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 22:28

Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona

Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Champions League: Chelsea up against it as they face Real Madrid without fans

Quarter-final draw also pairs Manchester City with Atlético and Liverpool with Benfica

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 22:30

Real Madrid rediscover their belief as Neymar and PSG set sights on history

Spanish side lost 1-0 in Paris but a 4-1 win over Sociedad has instilled confidence

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 06:00

Can Lampard’s ‘philosophy’ remind Everton how to pass the ball

The big spending club requires an identity beyond ‘high energy and high pressing’

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 18:44

Frank Lampard agrees two-and-a-half-year deal to become Everton manager

Lampard returns to management a year after Chelsea exit

Sun Jan 30 2022 - 20:52

Ken Early: Benitez replacement likely to be chewed up by Everton chaos

Owner Farhad Moshiri has pumped money into the club with little return to show for it

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 05:43

Everton appoint Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager for a second time

Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard both in the frame to replace Rafa Benitez

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 18:31

Real Madrid deploy counterattacking masterclass to secure clásico win in Barcelona

Sergio Agüero scores late consolation goal for home side with their first shot on goal

Sun Oct 24 2021 - 17:58

‘Everything turned out badly’ says Ancelotti after Real stunned by Sheriff

Real Madrid had 30 shots on goal, 11 on target and 67 per cent of possession

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 19:16

Philipp Lahm: PSG is Paris’ new landmark and luxury brand

The French capital has a new landmark: an exorbitantly expensive football team

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 13:04

Premier League round-up: Chelsea complete perfect week with easy win over Palace

Benitez off to fine start with Everton as Watford make winning return to top flight

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 17:30

England beginning to louden themselves to Pickford’s pitch

England’s number one has handsomely rewarded his manager’s faith

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 22:30

Everton to confirm controversial Benítez appointment

Animosity towards the 61-year-old has already spilled over into personal abuse

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 20:04

Daniel Jebbison makes history as Sheffield United beat Everton

Everton produce the worst Premier League campaign at Goodison Park since 1993-94

Sun May 16 2021 - 23:17

Calvert-Lewin and Everton check West Ham’s top four hopes

England forward’s first-half strike enough to earn Toffees a hard-fought three points

Sun May 09 2021 - 18:59

Brighton edge towards safety after stalemate with depleted Everton

Carlo Ancelotti named two goalkeepers among his eight subs as injury list grows

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 22:31

Chelsea’s resurgence continues as they brush past Everton

Thomas Tuchel’s fine start to life at Stamford Bridge continues with easy win over Toffees

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 20:29