The Irish Times

Back in Bloom: Dublin flower fest is ready to blossom once again

After two years, designers are itching to display their show gardens in the Phoenix Park

Sat May 28 2022 - 06:00

Enigma that is Karim Benzema a unique fooballing maverick

Real Madrid’s hopes rest on striker’s shoulders in Champions League final against Liverpool

Fri May 27 2022 - 13:00

West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen called up for England

Leicester full back James Justin also in 27-man squad for Nations League in June

Tue May 24 2022 - 19:14

Chelsea sale to Todd Boehly group set to be completed this week

UK government optimistic Abramovich’s £1.6bn loan to club will not go to the Russian

Mon May 23 2022 - 22:32

‘We are Not English, We Are Scouse’ – Why Liverpool boo the anthem

‘Feed the Scousers’ chants are imbued with anti-migrant and anti-Irish sentiment

Sat May 21 2022 - 08:00

Final day preview: All that is logical says Man City cannot blow it from here

Basic species pride should kick in for opposition teams in relegation shootout

Fri May 20 2022 - 20:00

Burnley out of the relegation zone after draw at Aston Villa

Marco Alonso on target as Chelsea set to finish third after Leicester draw

Thu May 19 2022 - 22:26

Everton safe after dramatic comeback against Crystal Palace

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s diving header five minutes from time secures safety

Thu May 19 2022 - 22:18

Derry Girls is comedy gold, but its last episode was no grand finale

Derry Girls finale review: Alas, the last episode overdoes it with a one hour special

Wed May 18 2022 - 22:03

Liverpool take the Premier League title race into final furlong

Matip winner moves Liverpool to within one point of City

Tue May 17 2022 - 21:57

Concern growing that proposed takeover of Chelsea could collapse

Club in danger of going out of business unless a deal is concluded by the end of May

Mon May 16 2022 - 20:48

Chelsea could join race to sign Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona have told the Bayern Munich striker’s camp that they can afford him

Mon May 16 2022 - 16:32

Real Madrid confident Kylian Mbappé will move to the Bernabéu

Their most recent negotiations included productive discussions on image rights

Mon May 16 2022 - 14:21

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties again to win the FA Cup

Jurgen Klopp’s team win end-to-end final to secure second trophy of quadruple bid

Sat May 14 2022 - 19:50

Tuchel believes there is ‘huge sympathy’ for Liverpool

Chelsea manager praises ‘fantastic Kloppo’ ahead of FA Cup final showdown

Fri May 13 2022 - 22:30

Klopp expects Fabinho to be fit for Champions League final

Erik ten Hag will push to make Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong one of his first signings at Manchester United

Thu May 12 2022 - 18:45

Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on television for more than six decades

Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series Minder

Mon May 09 2022 - 12:11

Brittney Griner could be the last American basketball star in Russia

US government says player is wrongfully detained in Russia for drug charges

Fri May 06 2022 - 06:00

Real Madrid marvel in the madness of Champions League chaos

Ancelotti’s pre-game masterstroke showed that Spanish side believed they could win

Thu May 05 2022 - 17:59

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool have ‘score to settle’ against Real Madrid

Salah left the field in tears in the final four years ago after challenge by Sergio Ramos

Thu May 05 2022 - 10:19

Pep Guardiola: We’ll need a couple of days to recover from defeat in Madrid

Man City must react to keep league title challenge going, starting at Newcastle

Thu May 05 2022 - 08:56

Ratcliffe told to ‘forget’ Chelsea but refuses to give up on buying club

Boehly-led consortium seeking to agree deal having been granted preferred bidder status

Wed May 04 2022 - 21:48

Rebekah Vardy says her agent may have leaked stories about Coleen Rooney

Vardy changes approach at last minute ahead of ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:36

Cristiano Ronaldo rescues a draw for Manchester United against Chelsea

Hosts come away with a point despite Chelsea dominating possession at Old Trafford

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 22:02

Real Madrid see victory as almost a divine right - and they do have Benzema

The striker is on a run of 17 goals in 12 games. He has 46 goals in 48 games for the season, 13 assists and another league title in the barrel

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 22:35

Tuchel committed to Chelsea as ‘very demanding summer’ looms

Manager has been unable to make transfer moves while club remain up for sale

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 22:30

Rangnick says if United fail to qualify for Europe it could be advantage for new manager

United host Chelsea on Thursday with six players ruled out and Aaron Wan-Bissaka a doubt

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 22:24

Remarkable Real Madrid always find a way to survive in the Champions League

Like Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction, the Spanish side somehow cannot be finished off

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 11:23

Does the rest of Europe really get Kevin De Bruyne?

Modric-Kroos remains the standard, the defining central midfielders of the last decade

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 22:30

Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid’s history is a ‘positive burden’

‘I think the fact the away goal rule has changed, means it will be a more open tie’

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 22:30

Real Madrid close to signing Rüdiger from Chelsea on free transfer

The defender held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and he is expected to earn £200,000 a week

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 18:27

Ken Early: Everton tactic of ultradefence outdated and just plain dumb

Lampard’s old school management techniques did little to stave off loss to Liverpool

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 01:00

Liverpool edge out Everton in derby to leave rivals in relegation zone

Robertson times second goal of the season to perfection to keep title race alive

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 19:11

Ward-Prowse double rescues point for Saints

Southampton comes from two goals down to claim a draw against Brighton

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 18:48