The Irish Times

Havertz goal wins Champions League for Chelsea against Man City

German’s ice cool finish decides final as Guardiola’s tinkering fails to ignite a spark

Sat May 29 2021 - 22:59

Sergio Agüero scores on his return as City go through group unbeaten for second year

Pep Guardiola’s side finish with 16 points after seeing off Marseille at the Etihad

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 22:23

Ferran Torres goal sparks impressive Manchester City show in Marseille

Winger comes up trumps with early goal in striker’s role as Pep Guardiola move works out

Tue Oct 27 2020 - 22:48

All in the Game: a drive down memory lane for Gary Lineker

Foxes legend’s Fiat fun, BT Sport ‘banter’ backfires, number of the week and more

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 11:00

The reasons behind the rise of homophobic incidents at French football matches

A stand-off between ultras and authorities has seen games brought to a halt

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 16:06

Lloris has shot at history and vindication in Champions League final

Spurs goalkeeper can lift trophy at end of up-and-down season

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 06:00

Chelsea have handled Kepa Arrizabalaga’s big mistake pretty well

Still dangerous times for a manager who cannot even make a simple substitution

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 08:53

Time not on Sarri’s side as daunting City test looms

Chelsea boss launches spirited defence of his stewardship but the end may be nigh

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 22:30

Bielsa emerges from ‘espionage’ furore as a figure of great humility and integrity

Leeds manager’s extraordinary work ethic ensures his meticulous approach

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 19:40

All in the Game: Silence golden and respected for Messi

Ineffective Berbatov gets a lot off his chest, quote of the week and by the numbers

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 14:00

André Villas-Boas crashes out of Dakar Rally

Former Chelsea and Spurs manager was in 43rd place before crashing into sand dune

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 11:10

Andre Villas-Boas quits football to take part in Dakar Rally

Former Chelsea boss will drive a Toyota Hilux in the 15-day rally in January

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 19:59

How has Marco Silva become the Premier League man in demand?

After only 13 Premier League wins, Watford’s boss is man of the moment for faltering clubs

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 18:44

From Scolari to Pellegrini: how did the big-name coaches fare in China?

Big Phil won a title hat-trick, Capello fought relegation, Villas-Boas argued a lot

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 10:00

Portugal in mourning as battle continues to control fires

Death toll rises to 63, with many trapped in their homes or killed trying to flee in cars

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 19:33

Chelsea crowned champions of England after late West Brom win

Michy Batshuayi the unlikely hero as Antonio Conte’s secure title at the Hawthorns

Fri May 12 2017 - 22:19

Football in China: Facts and Figures

Sat Dec 24 2016 - 11:00

Oscar’s move a sign of the rising power of Chinese football

Grand plan launched to make China one of the world’s top soccer nations by 2050

Sat Dec 24 2016 - 11:00

Conte aiming to break spell Mourinho cast over Chelsea

Italian will try to outfox his Manchester United rival in Stamford Bridge test

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 01:00

Michael Walker: Sweet uncertainty makes Premiership race compelling

Season’s end not yet upon us and already the next campaign is beguiling us

Sat Apr 30 2016 - 14:01

Conte is Chelsea manager number seven in Roman Abramovich era

Who are the other men to lead the Stamford Bridge club since Russian’s 2003 takeover?

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 17:40

Hugo Lloris: the quiet man who leads by example

Tottenham captain’s authority has helped Pochettino’s defence become the best in league

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 23:09

Michael Walker: Adam Johnson affair may sink Sunderland deeper

Sam Allardyce’s side already in trouble but sex scandal may have its own lasting effects

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 08:00

Mauricio Pochettio provides port in storm for Spurs

Bale’s sale left club with sinking feeling but Argentine has turned fortunes around

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 23:00

Barcelona hit Roma for six as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez grab doubles

Round-up: 10-man Bayern Munich qualify; Porto lose unbeaten record; Zenit fly high

Tue Nov 24 2015 - 22:40

Porto add to storm of trouble for Chelsea and Mourinho

Manager’s air of calm has disappeared as season goes from bad to worse

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 10:27

Once defining football, Manchester United and Liverpool now a footnote

Current situation of both clubs reflects a once titanic battle as now seeming less important

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 08:30

Pedro Chelsea’s shining light at a miserable Hawthorns

John Terry sent off as champions pick up first win of the season against West Brom

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 16:05

Ken Early: Ruthless Mourinho makes Terry pay for mistake

Manager ensured nobody forgot captain was chiefly responsible for early defensive scare

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 09:14

Pressure mounts on Van Gaal to plot a clearer way forward

United fans growing frustrated at the consistent tactical chopping and changing

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Olympiacos top group with Juve win

Bayer Leverkusen take control of Group C with win over Zenit, Monaco move second

Wed Oct 22 2014 - 22:16

Relief but no celebration for Pochettino as Spurs down Saints

Eriksen’s brilliant finish enough to earn vital points for new boss against former club

Sun Oct 05 2014 - 17:21

Spurs revert to type as West Brom climb off bottom of table

James Morrison’s late goal adds to Mauricio Pochettino’s early-season woes

Sun Sept 21 2014 - 16:13

High hopes for Mario Balotelli at Italian’s new Anfield home

Liverpool believe the 24-year-old has matured and will behave himself

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 23:05