The Irish Times

Leaked emails reveal Manchester City received payments from Abu Dhabi

City allegedly liaised with government agency over payments

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 21:19

Man City and Liverpool shaping up to be the greatest modern rivalry

An absorbing title race between two Premier League titans – this is what football is about

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 10:30

Italy ‘destroyed and crushed’ after failing to qualify for World Cup

‘From September to today we have made mistakes and we have paid for them’

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 09:36

Shock defeat to North Macedonia ends Italy’s World Cup hopes

Playoffs round-up: Portugal survive late scare while Sweden beat Czechs in extra-time

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:57

World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 17:23

Solskjær claims United remain ‘number one’ in Manchester in advance of derby

Home win would see Old Trafford side draw level with champions City in the table

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 22:30

Ferran Torres double helps Spain end 10-man Italy’s record 37-game unbeaten run

Leonardo Bonucci’s first-half red card proves crucial in loss for Mancini's side

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 21:55

Roberto Mancini’s Italy aiming to extend remarkable unbeaten run

Undefeated in a record 37 games, Azzurri host Spain in Nations League semi-finals

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 08:00

WC Qualifier round-up: Sweden bounce back in style to surprise Spain in Stockholm

Italy equal unbeaten record but frustrated by Bulgaria; winning start for Flick's Germany

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 22:03

Matt Williams: Powerful managers alone will not save football from rampant thuggery

Violent ‘fans’ must be treated as the criminals they are

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 08:00

Euro 2020 - The Verdict: Highs, lows and best goals of the tournament

Gavin Cummiskey canvasses coaches, presenters and journalists for their opinions

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00

Rousing, beguiling Euro 2020 has the heavyweight final it deserves

For England or Italy historic elevation awaits as an absorbing month comes to an end

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 06:00

Close friends Vialli and Mancini at the heart of Italy’s resurgence

Duo hoping special relationship can help restore Azzurri to former glory

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 20:10

Mancini’s Italianism, his team’s rawness and conviction a pleasure to watch

Italy were always winning the shootout, which isn’t a lottery or matter of chance

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 08:32

Roberto Mancini: ‘almost no one believed we could do it’

Italy delight in reaching the final of Euro 2020 as Luis Enrique looks to World Cup

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 07:11

New Italy has veered away from the ‘Spanish-isation’ of its game

Italy concluded in 2010 that the only way to beat the Spanish was to try to become more like them

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 23:00

Mancini believes Italy and Spain face ‘unfair’ crowd situation

‘It’s very unfair we don’t have half the stadium full of Italian fans and half Spaniards’

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 20:42

Lorenzo Insigne’s stunning goal a defining moment for the new Italy

Italian win over Belgium was their first major tournament win against a ‘big’ team

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 22:30

Euro 2020 power rankings: England go top after Ukraine rout

What sides go up and down when it comes to progression or backsliding in the hierarchy

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 18:41

Leonardo Spinazzola’s pace providing Italy with an edge up front

Full-back’s ability to race forward and join the attack is proving a handful for opponents

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 22:30

Euro 2020 quarter-finals: Dates, venues, story so far

We take a look at how Friday and Saturday’s four quarter-final ties are shaping up

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 13:28

Italy’s Donnarumma ignores whistles to close in on clean-sheet record

Milan exit upset some fans but goalkeeper has not conceded in 874 minutes for Italy

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 22:30

Wales through to knockout stages despite defeat in Rome

It was an outcome that suited both teams, even if Ampadu’s red card will rankle

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 19:13

Italy look the real deal as Locatelli double helps seal progress to knock-outs

Roberto Mancini’s side efficient and entertaining in swatting aside Switzerland

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 22:21

TV View: Suits, goals and pundits on loan as a delayed Euros kick-off

Liam Brady had forecast a draw with ‘not many goals’ so Italy went and won 3-0

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 23:06

Italy make strong statement of intent with opening victory over Turkey

Roberto Mancini’s side impress with thrilling display of attacking football

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 22:29

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 07:00

Euro 2021: Five matches not to miss at this summer’s Championships

From England against Scotland to a meeting of the European and World champions

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:30

Aymeric Laporte makes Spain debut in goalless draw with Portugal

Italy make in nine wins in a row with 4-0 win over Czech Republic

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 23:17

Northern Ireland manager Baraclough to make late decision on Lewis’s fitness

Newcastle left-back a major doubt for World Cup qualifier against Italy

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 19:31

Football refuses to let go of meaningless international friendlies

Remember, these are not competitive internationals with tournament qualification at stake

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 09:05

Silva’s legacy is secure, why is Yaya Touré’s still being negotiated?

A complete footballer, clearly there has been a racial element to some of his treatment

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 11:17

Stephen Ireland hoping to rekindle Ireland career 13 years later

33-year-old who last played for Ireland in ’07 says he has ‘three or four years’ left in him

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 12:25

Exceptional Agüero is the master of unexceptional goals

The players around him may be a reason why the striker is not given due credit

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 08:38