The Irish Times

Celtic left with a mountain to climb after Valencia defeat

Clinical La Liga side take control of Europa League tie after first leg win at Parkhead

Thu Feb 14 2019 - 22:05

Manchester United miss chance to top group after messy display at Mestalla

Young Boys' victory over Juventus gifted United a chance they never looked like taking

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 22:23

Lionel Messi left off shortlist for Fifa player of the year

Cristiano Ronaldo looking for a record sixth prize ahead of Mo Salah and Luka Modric

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 15:10

England’s World Cup journey by the numbers

England have reached semi-finals through hard work, organisation and playing to their strengths

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 12:39

Croatia hold their nerve to beat Russia in penalty shootout

England will play Croatia in World Cup semi-finals after knocking out the hosts

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 22:07

World Cup 2018: Day 23 at a glance

Things are getting serious as Uruguay face France before Brazil play Belgium in Kazan

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018: Day 20 at a glance

The round of 16 concludes with Gareth Southgate’s England facing Colombia

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018: Day 19 at a glance

Mexico have impressed but now they face the mighty Brazil; Belgium take on fair play stars

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018: Day 17 and 18 at a glance

France’s mouthwatering clash with Argentina signals the start of the knockout stages

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018 - Day 15 at a glance

England and Belgium meet in Kaliningrad for top spot while Group H is up in the air

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018 - Day 14 at a glance

Brazil and Germany are both looking to secure their progression into the knockouts

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018 - Day 13 at a glance

Lionel Messi’s Argentina must beat Nigeria as Denmark face France in Moscow

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 06:00

Suarez and Cavani on target as Russians silenced

Igor Smolnikov sent off for hosts in first half as defeat means they must settle for second

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 17:39

World Cup 2018 - Day 12 at a glance

Russia face Uruguay while Iran look to secure shock qualification against Portugal

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 06:00

Yekaterinburg Letter: Football euphoria contrasts with sombre reflection

Celebrations at hosts advancing subsides on 77th anniversary of Great Patriotic War

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018 – Day 10 at a glance

Belgium can book their last 16 place while Germany are under big pressure in Sochi

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 08:00

World Cup 2018 - Day Eight at a glance

Croatia and Luka Modric can leave Argentina on the brink with France also in action

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:00

Ken Early: Free-scoring Russia give Egypt the runaround

Mohamed Salah scores late penalty after Egypt fell apart just after half-time

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 21:48

Mohamed Salah starts for Egypt against Russia

Liverpool star comes in for crucial Group A clash against the hosts in St Petersburg

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 18:43

Mo Salah’s return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

Preview: Russia v Egypt, St Petersburg Stadium, 7.0 – Live on RTÉ 2 and BBC 1

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 20:43

World Cup 2018 - Day Five at a glance

England expects - not too much actually - as they start their campaign against Tunisia

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018 - Day Three at a glance

France, Argentina and Denmark are among the teams in action on Saturday

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00

Russia whipped into a frenzy as World Cup hosts find perfect pitch

Vladimir Putin shares his congratulations after five-star opening night performance

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 20:39

Hot hosts Russia put five past Saudi Arabia in opener

Denis Cheryshev scores two as Moscow crowd treated to five-star show

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 18:09

Struggling Real Madrid lose at home to Villarreal

Pressure piles on Zinedine Zidane as his team are 16 points behind Barcelona

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 17:36

Euro 2016: Russia will struggle against top class opposition

Leonid Slutsky rescued their qualifying campaign but unlikely to see Russia advancing beyond second round

Thu May 26 2016 - 18:15

‘Relief’ for Gary Neville after first Valencia win

‘Hopefully we’ll push on from this and get more confident. That’s what I want’

Sun Feb 14 2016 - 12:54

Valencia boss Gary Neville will not quit despite Barcelona rout

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi score seven goals between them

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 01:11

Benitez was not the solution for Real Madrid - he never had been

Spaniard inherited a squad so furious at the departure of Ancelotti as to say so publicly

Tue Jan 05 2016 - 12:10

Real Madrid’s expulsion from King’s Cup confirmed

Spanish club included Denis Cheryshev in their starting lineup at third-tier Cadiz

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 20:40

Real Madrid thrown out of Copa del Rey over ineligible player

Spanish giants expected to appeal decision after playing suspended Denis Cheryshev against Cadiz

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 16:37

Real Madrid face cup expulsion for fielding ineligible player

Suspended winger Denis Cheryshev scored in 3-1 Copa Del Rey win against Cadiz

Thu Dec 03 2015 - 08:58

Fabian Delph limps off in Manchester City debut

Midfielder injured hamstring inside the first 20 minutes of 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid

Fri Jul 24 2015 - 13:22

Raheem Sterling does not want to play for Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool

Manchester City expected to launch a third bid for 20-year-old after €55m offer rejected

Wed Jul 08 2015 - 21:28