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TV View: Touching exchange between Sadlier and Brady

TV View: Touching exchange between Sadlier and Brady

RTE pundits at odds over the merits of VAR after Neymar’s non-penalty

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Jun 22 2018 - 18:56

Leaked England team ‘no drama’ for Southgate

Leaked England team ‘no drama’ for Southgate

‘Our media has to decide whether they want to help the team or not’ the manager said

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 15:56

Ken Early: Neymar and Samba boys struggling to find rhythm

Ken Early: Neymar and Samba boys struggling to find rhythm

Brazil leave it late to get past stubborn Costa Rica in Group E St Petersburg clash

By Ken EarlyFri Jun 22 2018 - 15:12

Diego Simeone questions Messi and says Argentina look lost

Diego Simeone questions Messi and says Argentina look lost

‘Anarchy, no leadership from the players, coaches or directors. The team is lost’

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 11:34

Argentinian journalists weep through their news and analysis

Argentinian journalists weep through their news and analysis

One TV station went as far as holding a minute's silence after Croatia defeat

By Francisco NavasFri Jun 22 2018 - 10:49

World Cup 2018 - Day Nine at a glance

World Cup 2018 - Day Nine at a glance

Brazil are up against Costa Rica after their opening draw while Nigeria face Iceland

By Patrick MaddenFri Jun 22 2018 - 06:00

Things look brighter for Spain as Costa returns to menacing best

Things look brighter for Spain as Costa returns to menacing best

Former champions need only a draw against Morocco to be sure of place in the last 16

By Emmet MaloneThu Jun 21 2018 - 23:00

TV View: Argentina’s hopes go down the plughole

TV View: Argentina’s hopes go down the plughole

Duffer won’t be letting his heart rule his head again after Argentina's horror show

By Mary HanniganThu Jun 21 2018 - 22:05

Croatia keep Messi quiet and watch Argentina fall apart

Croatia keep Messi quiet and watch Argentina fall apart

Croatia tear Argentina to pieces and leave them facing early group stage exit

By Keith DugganThu Jun 21 2018 - 21:19

Rashford set to replace Sterling as Southgate shows no mercy

Rashford set to replace Sterling as Southgate shows no mercy

England manager looks to be picking on merit as he rotates forwards for Panama

By Dominic FifieldThu Jun 21 2018 - 19:53

France grind past Peru and into the World Cup last-16

France grind past Peru and into the World Cup last-16

Los Incas supporters take over Yekaterinburg but Kylian Mbappé ends their dream

By Emmet MaloneThu Jun 21 2018 - 18:06

VAR intervenes again as Australia settle for Denmark point

VAR intervenes again as Australia settle for Denmark point

Dominant Socceroos equalise from the spot after Christian Eriksen’s early stunner

By Martha KelnerThu Jun 21 2018 - 15:54

Sergio Ramos bites back at Maradona and Carlos Queiroz

Sergio Ramos bites back at Maradona and Carlos Queiroz

‘Argentinian football knows Maradona is light years behind best Argentinian player’

By Sid LoweThu Jun 21 2018 - 12:24

From Russia With Love: Whatever they’re eating is doing the trick

From Russia With Love: Whatever they’re eating is doing the trick

VAR has a lot to answer for, husband and wife hairdo, and Alan Sugar please stop

By Ruaidhrí CrokeThu Jun 21 2018 - 08:11

World Cup 2018 - Day Eight at a glance

World Cup 2018 - Day Eight at a glance

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

By Patrick MaddenThu Jun 21 2018 - 06:00

TV View: Hush-a-bye Dunne and Keane make for compelling punditry

TV View: Hush-a-bye Dunne and Keane make for compelling punditry

Killer Kilbane shows up Matthew Upson, a poor man’s Alan Hansen

By Gavin CummiskeyWed Jun 20 2018 - 22:28

Nizhny Novgorod letter: A city that came in from the cold

Nizhny Novgorod letter: A city that came in from the cold

Most fans have been sideswiped by how their prejudices about Russia have been stripped away

By Keith DugganWed Jun 20 2018 - 21:49

Spain squeeze past Iran as Diego Costa gets luck of the bounce

Spain squeeze past Iran as Diego Costa gets luck of the bounce

Carlos Queiroz’s Iran had a goal ruled out by the VAR system for an offside in narrow defeat

By Sid LoweWed Jun 20 2018 - 21:45

Lionel Messi’s missed penalty hangs over Argentina

Lionel Messi’s missed penalty hangs over Argentina

Sampaoli hopes to exploit magnetism of his superstar in crunch clash with Croatia

By Keith DugganWed Jun 20 2018 - 21:21

Lloris says France had plenty of work to do following opening game

Lloris says France had plenty of work to do following opening game

French captain believes Peru are a quality team that are difficult to play against

By Emmet MaloneWed Jun 20 2018 - 20:16

Luis Suarez marks 100th cap with goal to send Uruguay through

Luis Suarez marks 100th cap with goal to send Uruguay through

Saudi Arabia eliminated after defeat in poor quality Group B encounter

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 18:36

From Russia with Love: Don’t Evra go to lunch at Ronaldo’s gaff

From Russia with Love: Don’t Evra go to lunch at Ronaldo’s gaff

Matthäus puts das boot into Özil; Cheesy France; when Harry became Sally . . . and more

By Mary HanniganWed Jun 20 2018 - 18:05

Former Russian coach who mentioned Putin critic goes off air

Former Russian coach who mentioned Putin critic goes off air

Leonid Slutsky mentioned Alexei Navalny in quip during Germany v Mexico game

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 16:35

Cristiano Ronaldo strikes again to see Portugal past Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo strikes again to see Portugal past Morocco

African side the first to be knocked out of World Cup as European Champions dig in in Moscow

By David HytnerWed Jun 20 2018 - 15:55

Sepp Blatter: 2030 World Cup should be in Ireland and England

Sepp Blatter: 2030 World Cup should be in Ireland and England

Banned Fifa president says 48 teams means more than one country is needed as hosts

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 13:24

Dele Alli a major doubt for England’s clash with Panama

Dele Alli a major doubt for England’s clash with Panama

Ruben Loftus-Cheek came on for Alli against Tunisia and should start on Sunday

By Dominic FifieldWed Jun 20 2018 - 08:38

Sochi being left behind by Putin despite World Cup boost

Sochi being left behind by Putin despite World Cup boost

The Black Sea resort - where Stalin owned a villa - is crumbling around the edges

By Emmet MaloneWed Jun 20 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018 - Day Seven at a glance

World Cup 2018 - Day Seven at a glance

Portugal, Spain and Uruguay will all be looking for wins in their middle matches

By Emmet RiordanWed Jun 20 2018 - 06:00

Russian pubs not exactly hopping with World Cup fever

Russian pubs not exactly hopping with World Cup fever

In Nizhny Novgorod there was no sense this was Russia’s ‘a nation holds its breath’ moment

By Keith DugganWed Jun 20 2018 - 05:00

TV View: Jacqui Hurley lobs in a O’Herlihy-esque grenade

TV View: Jacqui Hurley lobs in a O’Herlihy-esque grenade

The Beeb probably won’t be swooping in for Eamon Dunphy now after his recent showings

By Mary HanniganTue Jun 19 2018 - 22:26

Ken Early: Free-scoring Russia give Egypt the runaround

Ken Early: Free-scoring Russia give Egypt the runaround

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

By Ken EarlyTue Jun 19 2018 - 21:48

Mohamed Salah starts for Egypt against Russia

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

Senegal punish Polish mistakes to throw Group H wide open

Senegal punish Polish mistakes to throw Group H wide open

Thiago Cionek own goal and defensive blunder secures first win for an African team

By David HytnerTue Jun 19 2018 - 18:33

Japan take full advantage of Colombia’s calamitous start

Japan take full advantage of Colombia’s calamitous start

Carlos Sanchez sent off after just four minutes for hand ball

By Stuart JamesTue Jun 19 2018 - 16:29

Mexico defender Rafael Márquez is on United States blacklist

Mexico defender Rafael Márquez is on United States blacklist

Veteran who is playing in his fifth World Cup has been linked to drug cartels by US Treasury

By Tariq PanjaTue Jun 19 2018 - 16:12

From Russia With Love: World Cup punditry from prison

From Russia With Love: World Cup punditry from prison

Meanwhile, The Sun shines on Kane, Mexico beat German wall, quote of the day and more

By Mary HanniganTue Jun 19 2018 - 11:00

Gary Neville says World Cup VAR system is ‘not fit for purpose’

Gary Neville says World Cup VAR system is ‘not fit for purpose’

England were denied what appeared to be two certain penalties in win over Tunisia

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 08:44

World Cup 2018 - Day Six at a glance

World Cup 2018 - Day Six at a glance

The opening round of group games conclude before hosts Russia are up against Egypt

By Patrick MaddenTue Jun 19 2018 - 06:00

Paul Pogba ignoring being ‘most criticised player in world’

Paul Pogba ignoring being ‘most criticised player in world’

‘I treat criticism like I did when I was a kid. I never listen to it’ says France midfielder

By Amy LawrenceTue Jun 19 2018 - 06:00

Video: Saudi Arabia team land safely in Rostov after apparent engine fire

Video: Saudi Arabia team land safely in Rostov after apparent engine fire

Video shows flames coming from an engine; airline denies fire and blames it on a bird strike

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 00:53

TV View: Harry Kane takes the groundhogginess out of the day

TV View: Harry Kane takes the groundhogginess out of the day

Upbeat nature of the BBC studio at odds with the pictures coming from Volgograd

By Mary HanniganMon Jun 18 2018 - 23:12

Harry Kane believes justice was done with late winner

Harry Kane believes justice was done with late winner

‘I think there could have been a couple of penalties, especially when you look at their one’

By Dominic FifieldMon Jun 18 2018 - 22:43

Ken Early: England show old habits die hard under pressure

Ken Early: England show old habits die hard under pressure

Harry Kane’s late goal brings relief after an old school tournament performance

By Ken EarlyMon Jun 18 2018 - 21:09

Mo Salah’s return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

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

Romelu Lukaku double helps Belgium finally break down Panama

Romelu Lukaku double helps Belgium finally break down Panama

Manchester United striker scores two after stunning Dries Mertens volley

By Emmet MaloneMon Jun 18 2018 - 18:26

England name nine World Cup debutants for Tunisia clash

England name nine World Cup debutants for Tunisia clash

Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling the only survivors from Brazil

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 18:06

Barney Ronay: My grandad was captured by Russians in Volgograd and kept alive

Barney Ronay: My grandad was captured by Russians in Volgograd and kept alive

‘Something close to 800,000 soldiers on all sides were killed. The lucky ones died instantly’

By Barney RonayMon Jun 18 2018 - 17:48

Sweden finally hit the ground running

Sweden finally hit the ground running

VAR awarded penalty sees Sweden past South Korea

By Jonathan WilsonMon Jun 18 2018 - 15:50

Swarms of bugs wreak havoc before England play Tunisia

Swarms of bugs wreak havoc before England play Tunisia

Sky Sports had to cancel a number of interviews due to mosquitos and midges

By Martha KelnerMon Jun 18 2018 - 13:09

Added Time: A month of sport in 48 hours

Added Time: A month of sport in 48 hours

From golf to rugby to the World Cup to GAA, it’s all covered on this week’s episode

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 12:20

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