The Irish Times

Benzema’s return amounts to a stunning admission: France need him

Pursuit of harmony has been cornerstone of Deschamps’ reign as France manager

Thu May 20 2021 - 11:32

Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 06:00

One night in Paris: Henry’s stray hand, the 33rd team and the great Fifa shakedown

Sporting Controversies: Reverberations from 2009 World Cup playoff still rattle Irish football

Sat May 23 2020 - 14:00

Man City seek assurances over safety of team coach at Anfield

City concerned there could be a repeat of 2018 Champions League clash on Sunday

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 10:09

Lose the Community Shield and doubts begin. Win it and who cares?

City versus Liverpool has the makings of a historic rivalry if the Reds can start winning

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 15:20

Riyad Mahrez misses late penalty as Liverpool and City share spoils

Honours were even at Anfield as the two title challengers failed to turn on the style

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 18:47

Michael Walker: Loan culture at big clubs sees young talent cast adrift

Chelsea released Gael Kakuta in 2015 after six loans in five countries over four years

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 07:00

The history of France v Uruguay

From the 1924 Olympics in Paris, to their World Cup stalemate at the 2010 World Cup

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 08:57

World Cup moments: France revolt in South Africa in 2010

Les Bleus squad rebel against boss Domenech as fading Thierry Henry watches on

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 12:00

Ken Early: Wenger's bottom line cost Arsenal's fans

Club's strict financial model worked well for the manager and board, if not for supporters

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 07:00

La fin for Le Professeur: credits finally roll for Arsène Wenger

Frenchman had a profound impact on club and while he lost his touch he kept his values

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 13:28

‘We need to create our own history’ in front of Anfield wall of noise

Man City’s stars unlikely to be phased by famous Anfield atmosphere?

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 22:45

How does Pep Guardiola feel about his ambassador role for Qatar 2022?

The only way to solve dispute between Man City boss and the FA is a conversation

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 07:18

All in the Game’s Sports Awards 2017

Mary Hannigan reviews the best quote, number, tweet, gaffer, pundit and more

Mon Dec 18 2017 - 09:32

Sam Allardyce: ‘Bring it on, hey lads. I’m hardened over many, many years’

New England manager won’t be drawn on whether Rooney will retain captaincy

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 21:57

England’s problem is a lack of wit on the pitch

Sam Allardyce will be faced with the same stark reality as his various predecessors

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 10:03

Raymond Domenech: The universally derided villain who nearly managed Ireland

The former France manager says he would have adored the post as Ireland manager

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 16:16

Statistics not adding up for mentally weak Arsenal

Arsène Wenger’s side have become serial offenders at finding a way to fail

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 20:19

French comic convicted in Belgium for anti-Semitic jokes

Dieudonne M’bala sentenced to two months in prison for 2012 show

Wed Nov 25 2015 - 16:58

The Agony and the Ecstasy: Ireland’s play-off second leg history

From losing out in Brussels in 1997 to the joy of Euro qualification in Dublin in 2011

Sun Nov 15 2015 - 14:08

United and Real in war of words over collapse of De Gea deal

Both clubs maintain the other was to blame for failure to complete transfer in time

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 00:25

Neil Lennon’s managerial career taking backward step at Bolton

Former Celtic manager struggling this season with club lying at foot of Championship

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 12:10

Nicolas Anelka named Mumbai City player-manager

36-year-old striker played for Mumbai during inaugral Indian Super League season

Fri Jul 03 2015 - 11:28

Emile Heskey relishing Anfield return

Former Liverpool striker returns to old stomping ground in FA Cup with Bolton

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 23:04

Ireland: Great matches drawn from history

Last night’s superb effort in Gelsenkirchen is the latest instalment from a series of outstanding results down through the years

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 14:59

Premier League: Who’s come and gone in the transfer window

A comprehensive list of the players that have moved clubs

Tue Sept 02 2014 - 15:34

France’s campaign begins in earnest against a solid Swiss side

Didier Deschamps has beautifully balanced French side in a good place

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 08:10

Republic set for dramatic late call-up to World Cup finals

France’s participation in tournament thrown into doubt by Anelka gesture

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 07:01

Wenger still game after 1,000 match days

Like Alex Ferguson, he symbolises a club, but the lack of recent trophies weighs heavily

Sat Mar 22 2014 - 12:00

Nicolas Anelka terminates West Brom contract

‘I have taken the decision to free myself’, says French striker banned for ‘quenelle’ gesture

Fri Mar 14 2014 - 20:18

FA will not appeal Nicolas Anelka ban

Frenchman to serve five-match ban for ‘quenelle’ gesture

Thu Mar 13 2014 - 19:07

Cameron opposes calls for Israel boycotts in Knesset speech

British PM convinced ‘we will be fighting Islamic extremism for rest of my political lifetime’

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 14:17

Pardew accepts seven-match ban for head-butt

Newcastle manager to serve three-match stadium ban and four from touchline

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00

Anelka’s future uncertain after ban

Double suspension means veteran striker may have played his last game

Fri Feb 28 2014 - 19:15