The Irish Times

Romelu Lukaku own goal hands Sevilla a sixth Europa League title

Inter Milan striker had earlier scored his 34th goal of the season for the Italian club

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 22:17

Trippier excited by fresh challenge at Atlético Madrid

Former Spurs defender looking forward to working under Simeone’s tough regime

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 19:09

Luis Suarez devastated as penalty miss sees Uruguay crash out of Copa

Peru go through to semi-final meeting with neighbours Chile after shoot-out win

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 10:30

Are Manchester United getting bang for their buck?

How wisely has United manager José Mourinho invested in the transfer market?

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 17:22

Atlético Madrid sink Real in extra-time to take Super Cup

Real’s life after Ronaldo begins with late loss to rivals in Tallinn

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 06:25

José Mourinho wanted short-term fixes but United said no

United’s lack of signings down to disagreements between manager and hierarchy

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 23:00

Manchester United trigger Diego Godín’s release clause

José Mourinho is desperate to sign a centre-back before the window closes at 5pm

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 15:15

Marcel Desailly: Mbappé the ace in France’s pack but Belgium slight favourites

Martinez’s side have overcome two huge tests against Japan and then Brazil

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 06:00

World Cup 2018: Day 23 at a glance

Things are getting serious as Uruguay face France before Brazil play Belgium in Kazan

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 06:00

Sparks expected to fly as Ronaldo and Co take on Uruguay’s finest

Tie features some of the world’s best strikers and uncompromising defenders

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 01:00

Suarez and Cavani on target as Russians silenced

Igor Smolnikov sent off for hosts in first half as defeat means they must settle for second

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 17:39

Sergio Ramos bites back at Maradona and Carlos Queiroz

‘Argentinian football knows Maradona is light years behind best Argentinian player’

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 12:24

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

Diego Godín: Luis Suárez was treated like a dog

‘There’s experience, maturity, we’re in good shape, playing for teams competing for titles’

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 08:55

Diego Costa’s love affair with Atletico Madrid is on and off again

Former Chelsea striker scores Copa del Rey goal on his return to Spanish club

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 21:23

Atletico’s unbeaten run comes to an end at Espanyol

Barcelona’s Catalan rivals do them a favour in La Liga title race, ahead of the ‘Clasico’

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 11:35

Luis Suarez denies Atletico a first league win over Barca in seven years

Uruguayan striker brings goal-scoring form back from international break

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 22:18

Lionel Messi hat-trick gets Argentina to the World Cup

Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia all qualify as Chile miss out after 3-0 Brazil defeat

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 08:02

Batshuayi seals deserved win for Chelsea in Madrid

Substitute seals brilliant victory for Antonio Conte’s side in Spain

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 22:29

Argentina held by Uruguay as Coutinho scores for Brazil

Suarez limps off but says just a cramp as both teams require points to secure qualification

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 09:47

Cristiano Ronaldo rebelling against irreversible decline

He has become a deluxe poacher, an elite goalscorer

Wed May 03 2017 - 08:53

Un-Real! Ronaldo’s hat-trick puts champions in control

Portuguese superstar continues Champions League goal bonanza in Madrid derby

Tue May 02 2017 - 22:10

How Atletico Madrid did a Leicester before Leicester did

Diego Godin says that: ‘Jamie Vardy would fit in at vast majority of teams in the world’

Tue Apr 18 2017 - 18:14

Lionel Messi strikes late as Barcelona go top

The Argentine’s late winner away to Atletico Madrid was the difference after a tight game

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 18:00

Champions League round-up: High drama in Istanbul as Besiktas complete comeback

Meanhile, Atletico Madrid cruised through as group winners while Napoli still have work to do

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 22:10

Argentina desperate to end 23-year Copa America drought

Lionel Messi’s generation have yet to claim silverware at the senior international stage

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 13:21

Can Cristiano Ronaldo break his own record against Atlético?

Real star has already scored 16 Champions League goals

Thu May 26 2016 - 11:33

Ken Early: Guardiola failed in his main task at Bayern

Bayern’s idea was to dominate the Champions League as Guardiola’s Barcelona had

Mon May 09 2016 - 07:00

Pep Guardiola accuses dressing-room mole of damaging Bayern Munich

German newspaper reports of row between coach and physios after Champions League exit

Fri May 06 2016 - 15:41

Teamwork key in clash with Bayern Munich, says Fernando Torres

Atlético Madrid go into semi-final second leg with seven-match winning streak

Mon May 02 2016 - 19:29

Diego Simeone warns Bayern of Vicente Calderón cauldron

Atlético Madrid manager has prepared his 'soldiers' for battle

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 00:01

Valiant Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona to advance

An Antoine Griezmann brace saw off the holders in Madrid

Wed Apr 13 2016 - 22:07

Atletico Madrid edge PSV on penalties to reach last eight

Juanfran’s spotkick seals tie after second leg stalemate

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 08:45

PSV’s 10 men hold on for goalless draw with Atlético Madrid

Young striker Gastón Pereiro was sent off for a second booking with over 20 minutes left

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 22:11