The Irish Times

Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona

Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Blossoming Reece James a source of pride for Chelsea and their academy

21-year-old’s complete performance against Juventus suggests the sky is the limit

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 16:23

All in the Game: Ronnie Brunswijk the movie?

Give the ball to Messi, Ajer feeling the love and Leeds still aggrieved about sending off

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 09:00

Mauricio Pochettino defends decision to hook Lionel Messi

Mauro Icardi scored a late winner for PSG against Lyon after Messi’s substitution

Mon Sept 20 2021 - 09:36

Lionel Messi makes his PSG debut in win at Reims

Mbappe scores twice as speculation continues to swirl over his own future

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 09:43

Inter Milan reject Chelsea’s €100m bid for Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku is seen as a more realistic target than Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 17:22

Chelsea in talks with Sevilla over signing of central defender Koundé

Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 22:12

Sergio Ramos to undergo PSG medical as part of triple signing

Achraf Hakimi and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma are also due to join

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 10:57

Kick It Out urges Premier League players to take a knee

A number of players including Jadon Sancho led protests in the Bundesliga over weekend

Mon Jun 01 2020 - 20:40

Spurs run rings around Dortmund in second half to take control of tie

Pochettino’s side take a massive advantage to Germany

Wed Feb 13 2019 - 22:15

Barcelona enjoy convincing win over Inter Milan without Messi

Round-up: Di Maria’s late equaliser denies Napoli in Paris; Borussia Dortmund put four past Atletico

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 22:33

World Cup 2018 - Day Seven at a glance

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

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 06:00

Bouhaddouz heads for infamy to give Iran stunning late win

Morocco player heads own goal deep in injury-time in St Petersburg

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 18:38

Ronaldo grabs two as Real Madrid put five past Sevilla

Zibnedine Zidane’s side warm-up for Club World Cup in stunning fashion

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 17:33

Real Madrid need 40 Winks as Tottenham come of age

Spurs’ young English cohort sweep European champions aside

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 09:27