The Irish Times

Theo Hernandez goal completes thrilling turnaround as France see off Belgium

Two goals in four minutes had given Belgium a 2-0 advantage at half-time

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 22:17

France facing mounting injuries ahead of match against Switzerland

The world champions have never lost to the Swiss in a competitive game

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 20:42

‘French’ Pogba turns up to produce a majestic display against Portugal

A below-par display against Hungary brought familiar criticism of his lack of consistency

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 21:37

Ronaldo equals world record as France and Portugal share spoils

Three penalties are scored as European and world champions secure place in the last-16

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 22:18

Deschamps and Pogba delighted with France’s opening win

Germany boss Joachim Loew says his team never gave up in Euro 2020 opener

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 07:11

Ken Early: Sad truth is Messi has become a problem for Barcelona

Allowing the wonderful but slow star to set the tempo for the club has been a disaster

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 05:00

Borussia Dortmund bidding to halt Bayern behemoth behind closed doors

Can the verve of Sancho and Haaland derail Bavarian giants’ bid for eighth-straight title?

Mon May 25 2020 - 14:23

Bayern Munich beginning to find their name alone is not enough

European superpower dominate in Germany but are no longer having it all their own way

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 11:35

Antoine Griezmann double seals French comeback win against Germany

Pressure set to grow on Joachim Löw after Stade de France defeat

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 22:04

Atlético Madrid sink Real in extra-time to take Super Cup

Real’s life after Ronaldo begins with late loss to rivals in Tallinn

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 06:25

Deschamps says Henry plotting France’s downfall is ‘bizarre’

Former teammates on opposing benches for France-Belgium World Cup semi-final

Sun Jul 08 2018 - 19:42

Kylian Mbappe stars as France dump Argentina out in thriller

Teenage striker scores two as France win seven-goal thriller in Kazan

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 17:18

Time for France to deliver on their ample potential

Argentina have been distinctly underwhelming – but they still have Lionel Messi

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 06:00

Deschamps wants France to build on solid foundations

Victory or a draw against Denmark will be enough to see France top the group

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 20:15

Arsenal and Arsène Wenger left to rue all too familiar frailties

Departing manager saw his side fail to make pressure tell as Atlético pinch priceless draw

Fri Apr 27 2018 - 10:46

Chelsea peg Atlético back but Roma emerge top of the pile

Stamford Bridge draw means Conte’s side finish second

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 22:07

Batshuayi seals deserved win for Chelsea in Madrid

Substitute seals brilliant victory for Antonio Conte’s side in Spain

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 22:29

Un-Real! Ronaldo’s hat-trick puts champions in control

Portuguese superstar continues Champions League goal bonanza in Madrid derby

Tue May 02 2017 - 22:10

Zidane says Real Madrid have a 50-50 chance against Atlético

City rivals meet in Champions League semi-finals, and are braced for a tough clash

Mon May 01 2017 - 20:03

Atletico Madrid edge PSV on penalties to reach last eight

Juanfran’s spotkick seals tie after second leg stalemate

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 08:45

Fernando Torres breaks Real duck on Vicente Calderon return

Striker lasts an hour on his second Atletico debut as Simeone’s side see off Real Madrid

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 10:55