The Irish Times

Mircea Lucescu: I believe sport can contribute to peace in Ukraine

With 36 trophies won he’s the second-most decorated manager in world football

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 13:26

Manchester City and PSG drawn in same Champions League group

Chelsea in group with Juventus, Man United handed favourable draw

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 18:53

Romelu Lukaku returns to Chelsea a ‘more complete’ player after time in Serie A

Belgian striker vows to live up to his €115m price tag on return to Stamford Bridge

Wed Aug 18 2021 - 16:38

Dave Hannigan: 20 years of highs and lows in the US with sport at the centre

As my eldest son left home I reflected on the last two decades and the experiences of life

Sat Jul 25 2020 - 08:00

Former Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber hospitalised with coronavirus

Wife of former Barcelona and Fenerbahce goalkeeper says he is in a ‘critical period’

Sun Mar 29 2020 - 16:53

How all nine British teams have progressed in Europe

Is the Premier League back to its best? Seven teams have qualified for knockout stages

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 10:02

Doherty helps Wolves into last 32 of Europa League

Wolves let 3-1 lead slip but draw enough to reach last 32

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 20:41

Late equaliser denies Arsenal early Europa League progression

Vitória Guimarães took a deserved first point in Group F and they could even have won it

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 18:59

Super Cup final to be refereed by a woman for the first time

Stephanie Frappart will referee and Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill will be her assistant referee

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 12:17

Europa League round of 32: Celtic draw Valencia

Arsenal to play BATE Borisov while Chelsea will take on Swedish club Malmo FF

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 15:42

Turkey’s theatrical top flight reaches an enthralling endgame

Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Basaksehir all vying for title on final day Süper Lig season

Wed May 16 2018 - 16:00

Jupp Heynckes says Bayern Munich are hungry for title treble

German champions complete 8-1 aggregate victory over Besiktas in Champions League

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 19:08

Guardiola does the maths as City begin countdown to glory

Manchester City need 10 victories to reach 95 points and be champions, says manager

Sun Jan 21 2018 - 22:30

Walcott to undergo medical as move to Everton edges closer

Arsenal winger should become Allardyce’s second signing of transfer window within 24 hours

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 20:50

Harry Kane becomes Spurs’ top Premier League scorer

English striker grabs two in comfortable win at Wembley as Everton lose fourth in a row

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 19:41

Barcelona set to offer up to €157m for Coutinho

Klopp circumspect on forward’s future with Liverpool yet to receive official bid in window

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 23:00

Everton pull out all the stops to secure Cenk Tosun transfer

Club send delegation to Istanbul to clinch €28m deal amid interest from other clubs

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 19:32

Turkey tightens security for anniversary of nightclub attack

New Year events cancelled and 120 people with suspected links to Islamic State detained

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 01:00

Everton agree €28m deal for Turkey striker Cenk Tosun

German-born player has scored 41 goals in 96 games for Besiktas

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 17:45

Portuguese manager Carlos Carvalhal takes over at Swansea

He takes over from Paul Clement, who was sacked a little over a fortnight ago

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 12:22

Premier League quintet to learn Champions League fate

Five English clubs have created history by qualifying for last-16

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 06:15

Dortmund attack: How soccer has became a target of terrorists

Pipe bomb on road highlights difficulty of countering random acts of terrorism

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40

Manchester United face Anderlecht Europa League test

Jose Mourinho’s team take on the Belgian side in the last eight of the Europa League

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 12:48

Champions League: All you need to know ahead of the last 16

Premier European competition returns this week with the first legs of the second round

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 15:03

Struggle enters new phase as Kurdish group Tak targets Turkey’s cities

Threat from offshoot of the PKK has taken government and urban dwellers by surprise

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 16:05

Erdogan’s Turkey: the end of democracy?

The Reina nightclub attack has only added to the country’s sense of insecurity. As its president turns towards Russia, many fear an even steeper slide into authoritarianism

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 06:00

Turkish police are ‘closing in’ on nightclub attacker

Gunman killed 39 people at Istanbul venue in an assault claimed by Islamic State

Mon Jan 02 2017 - 21:15

Istanbul bombing another body blow to Turkish civil society

Latest violent attack, which killed at least 44, will further strengthen Erdogan’s iron grip

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 20:17

Kurdish militants claim responsibility for Istanbul bombings

Turkey declares day of mourning as it begins to bury its 38 dead, while 155 are wounded

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 16:05

Explosions targeting police kill 29 outside Istanbul stadium

One of two blasts thought to be a suicide bomb after game at Besiktas ground

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 02:24

Robin van Persie with a point to prove, and not only to Manchester United

The Dutch striker has yet to provide a defining moment for his new club Fenerbahce

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 13:39

One day in Gezi Park that changed Turkey forever

A peaceful demonstration in Istanbul three years ago sparked a nationwide movement

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 01:00

Germany’s Joshua Kimmich must beware of Mario Gotze’s fall from grace

Bayern Munich players have had very different experiences at the tournament so far

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 02:27

Ronaldo drags Portugal over the line

Star man shines in Lyon as Portugal fight back to claim place in last 16 as a third placed team

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 19:14