Ireland

Why is the future of Football Association of Ireland in jeopardy?

Why is the future of Football Association of Ireland in jeopardy?

31/12/2019

Sport

Liverpool wins its first ever Club World Cup football title

Liverpool defeats Brazilian team, Flamengo, to win its first ever Club World Cup football title

21/12/2019

United Kingdom

Arsenal name former captain Mikel Arteta as head coach

Former club captain Arteta has taken the reigns at Arsenal, who sacked Unai Emery following a poor start to the season, with the club currently sitting in 10th place in the Premier League table.

20/12/2019

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Graffiti in Barcelona shows El Clasico rivals kissing

The work was the latest in a series of football-themed street works by a local artist called TVBOY.

18/12/2019

The Cube

Serie A sorry for “inappropriate” paintings in anti-racism campaign

Italian clubs AS Roma and AC Milan say they were “very surprised" by the lack of communication and do not believe "this is the right way" to tackle racism. Serie A later apologised for the "inappropriate" paintings.

17/12/2019

Cyprus

Euroviews. Football could be the level playing field to start the healing process in a divided Cyprus ǀ View

Reunifying the national team after 65 years of separation could be the strongest confidence building measure to restore the bond between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, as well as spark new life into a withering team.

16/12/2019

Iran

Foreign football coaches in Iran are collateral damage to US sanctions

Hundreds protested in Tehran on Monday after Italy's Andrea Stramaccioni quit as manager of Esteghlal FC because US sanctions prevent him from getting his salary.

11/12/2019

Italy

Are Uefa and FIGC fit to tackle racism without any black executives?

In the two most important football institutions in Italy and Europe, which claim to want to fight racism on the pitch, those who make the most important decisions are almost always white.

06/12/2019

France

US World Cup hero Rapinoe wins women's Ballon d'Or 2019

Argentinian Barcelona forward Lionel Messi claimed the men's Ballon d'Or award for a record sixth time.

02/12/2019

World News

Euro 2020 draw: Who will complete the 'group of death'?

World champions France, Germany and Portugal have been drawn together in Group F, to be played in Munich and Budapest.

30/11/2019

United Kingdom

Unai Emery: Arsenal the latest in Europe to sack manager

"The decision has been taken due to results and performances not being at the level required." Since 1st August this year, 20 managers have parted company with clubs in Europe’s top five leagues.

29/11/2019

United Kingdom

Police chief at 1989 Hillsborough disaster cleared of manslaughter

Hillsborough football disaster police chief found not guilty

28/11/2019

Sport

Portuguese Joao Felix crowned Golden Boy 2019 after dazzling year

Joao Felix was named Golden Boy 2019 by Tuttosport, after a year in which the 20-year-old became the fourth most expensive player of all time.

27/11/2019

Sweden

Ibrahimovic statue set alight and vandalised by angry Malmö fans

The legendary striker has caused some upset at his hometown club after it was confirmed he had bought a stake in rival team Hammarby

27/11/2019

World

Manchester City 'most expensive sports team in Europe' after deal

The deal is said to break a new record in sports valuations, with club owners CFG now worth nearly $5bn.

27/11/2019

Sport

Tottenham name Mourinho as new boss after Pochettino sacked by club

Three-time Premier League-winning manager Jose Mourinho is back as the new boss of Tottenham Hotspur.

20/11/2019

Spain

Spain's top women footballers go on strike over pay dispute

The two-day strike action resulted in the cancellation of eight matches scheduled to take place over the weekend.

16/11/2019

Russia

Russia football team ditch new Adidas kit after flag colour criticism

The Adidas-made kit for Russia's national football team has drawn criticism because of an apparently oversight on the design.

14/11/2019

Netherlands

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Dutch footballer Kelvin Maynard

Dutch police have said one person has been arrested following an investigation into shooting of footballer Kelvin Maynard.

14/11/2019

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Estudiantes marks roaring return to stadium with flaming lion

Estudiantes de La Plata inaugurated their redeveloped Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in the most eye-catching fashion on Friday.

11/11/2019