The Irish Times

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic goals give Chelsea healthy advantage over Lille

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Romelu Lukaku on the bench is vindicated

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 22:09

Belgium hold on to send defending champions Portugal packing

De Bruyne limps off as Cristiano Ronaldo’s side can’t make dominance count in Seville

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 22:30

‘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

Finland end France’s 12-match unbeaten streak

Round-up: Donny van de Beek scored for Netherlands in 1-1 draw with Spain

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 09:32

Ribery and Robben bow out as Bayern seal Bundesliga title

Borussia Dortmund at one point this term led the table by nine points from any rival

Sat May 18 2019 - 17:52

Tottenham muck in to see off Swansea in the rain

Fernando Llorente and Dele Alli on target as Spurs jump ahead of Arsenal

Tue Jan 02 2018 - 22:19

Chelsea squeeze past Swansea as Antonio Conte sees red

Antonio Ruediger’s second half striker was enough for the home side to pick up all three points

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 21:57

Mata calls for United to show unity after Huddersfield upset

Midfielder says side must learn from mistakes and bounce back against Swansea

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 22:08

Home provides little comfort for Tottenham

Spurs drop more points at Wembley as Swansea hold firm

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 19:41

Newcastle strike late to sink Swansea and Renato Sanches

Benitez’s side claim vital win as Portugese endures tough start to Premier League life

Sun Sept 10 2017 - 18:08

Five new kids on the block looking to make a Premier League splash

Sanches at Swansea and Aurier at Tottenham are among the new signings hoping to impress

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 20:56

Renato Sanches beats Marcus Rashford to Golden Boy award

Portuguese won the annual award for Europe’s most impressive footballer under 21

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 11:58

Eder no accidental hero for Portugal

Eder’s moment was a lesson to keep believing in the face of adversity

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 17:56

Uefa reveal Euro 2016 team and player of the tournament

Wales duo of Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen in the XI, with Cristiano Ronaldo also included

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 15:42

Portugal stand up to be counted in absence of Cristiano Ronaldo

Departure of injured talisman brought an inspired response from Euro 2016 winners

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 23:28

Éder the unlikely hero as Portugal crowned kings of Europe

Valiant Portugese defy Ronaldo injury to stun hosts France and win Euro 2016

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 22:59

Euro 2016: History in France’s favour but Portugal have a game changer

Ronaldo key to unlocking hosts’ defence in what should be a tight affair in Paris

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 13:22

Renato Sanches accused of lying about age ahead of semi-final

Former Auxerre coach Guy Roux has questioned whether midfielder is really 18

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 21:17

How Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are devoted to the team effort

Semi-final has been sometimes billed as a one-on-one affair, but it is more than that

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 19:17

Germany’s Joshua Kimmich must beware of Mario Gotze’s fall from grace

Bayern Munich players have had very different experiences at the tournament so far

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 02:27

Portugal hold their nerve to get past Poland on penalties

Ronaldo’s side through to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 after dull draw in Marseille

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 23:08

Jakob Blaszczykowski comes out of shadows to inspire Poland

Winger has regained form that made him such a key man for Klopp’s Dortmund

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 01:00

Ronaldo drags Portugal over the line

Star man shines in Lyon as Portugal fight back to claim place in last 16 as a third placed team

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 19:14

Iceland punish Portugal to take point on big tournament bow

Birkir Bjarnason takes advantage of poor defending to equalise Nani’s first-half strike

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 22:16

Euro 2016: Portugal relying on Ronaldo once again

A place in the second round may not be beyond Portugal but Ronaldo can only do so much

Tue Jun 07 2016 - 11:33

Mourinho to target John Stones in Manchester United spending spree

Everton defender was a target for the Portugese manager at former club Chelsea

Mon May 23 2016 - 09:14

Portugal name teenage sensation Renato Sanches in Euro squad

Bayern Munich’s new signing included by coach Fernando Santos

Wed May 18 2016 - 15:24

Manchester in slump as City and United scrap for fourth

The two rivals are scrapping for fourth place just a few years after battling for the title

Sun May 15 2016 - 11:10

Bayern Munich beat Man United to signing of Renato Sanches

The Portuguese midfielder has joined the German champions on a five-year deal

Tue May 10 2016 - 12:01

Manchester United close to €60 million Renato Sanches deal

United reportedly in pole position to sign Benfica’s 18-year-old Portugese midfielder

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 08:45

Bayern Munich’s Pep Guardiola wary of Benfica upset

Says Lisbon side have ‘the best defence in Europe’

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 10:58