Inside Ireland’s chess boom: The ‘national phenomenon’ that is still not recognised as a sport
As the chess boom takes hold, getting official recognition as a sport will unlock funding, says the Irish Chess Union
Erling Haaland
World Cup 2026: England haters will have to switch sombreros for Viking helmets
Bellingham stars in cracker at the Azteca while Neymar’s tragic World Cup script continues
Norway is dominating sports from athletics to soccer. What is behind its success?
The Norwegians’ emphasis on the joy of sport rather than keeping score is definitely a factor
Ken Early: My friend is right, TV replays from the World Cup are different this time
Goals are almost secondary to emotion, celebrity and spectacle
Dembélé hat-trick brushes second-string Norway aside as France top group
Hat-trick secures first place in Group I for France, Norway will meet Ivory Coast in Round of 32
Flying saucer prediction not even wackiest thing at this World Cup
Football divided into comfort-breaks, curious ticket resales and Qatar’s loyal followers
‘I relax when I see a player go flat out’: Fifa signs Dundalk grass expert for World Cup
Greg Whately has used his horticultural expertise to make sure pitch in Boston is optimal for football
Podcast: a triple of doubles for World Cup galácticos Messi, Mbappé and Haaland
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
Norway are one of the most exciting sides at the World Cup, spearheaded by Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland scores twice as a transformed Norway overcome Senegal and go through to the World Cup’s round of 32
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight
June 7th to 12th highlights, including Backstory, Britney: In Ten Pictures, Total Football and Queen James
Erling Haaland keeps his cool and turns up heat on Arsenal as Gabriel loses his head
Norwegian striker scored a winner and refused to take a dive but could not resist a little dig at the fading Gunners
Ken Early: A last redemptive twist is still possible for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s squad did not play terribly against Manchester City and the worst has already happened
Arne Slot rues Liverpool’s ‘missing fighting spirit’ after humiliating FA Cup exit
Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Manchester City to crushing win against Liverpool
Ken Early: The saddest comparison was that between Doku and Salah
Free-scoring Manchester City thump Liverpool in riposte to Arsenal’s corners-and-duels vision
Manchester City make title statement as Erling Haaland leads rampant win over Liverpool
Jérémy Doku gives masterclass of wing play to keep Pep Guardiola’s side within touching distance of Arsenal
Premier League wrap: Erling Haaland strikes again as Manchester City beat Brentford
Jack Grealish hits added-time winner as Everton end Crystal Palace unbeaten run
Not just a goal machine: new model Erling Haaland can deliver early body blow to Arsenal
Striker is getting better in a changing Manchester City team
Erling Haaland doubles up as City sweep United aside in Manchester derby
Pep Guardiola’s team could have won by more, while Gianluigi Donnarumma had a fine debut
Crystal Palace beating Manchester City in the FA Cup let us see the real purpose of football
The way football has gone has made moments of true joy and celebration so rare
Guardiola backs Manchester City to adapt without Haaland for up to seven weeks
Seven weeks would mean return for final league game
Manchester City’s 2024-25 season is a textbook study in burnout
A potential $150m payday from the Club World Cup risks creating an injury nightmare for Pep Guardiola
José Mourinho takes Saint-Maximin to task in a remarkably public spat
Fenerbahce boss Jose drops winger after accusing him of being overweight
Irish teams have been plagued by Molde but Shamrock Rovers need not fear
Stephen Bradley’s side can fancy their chances in the Uefa Conference League against a Norwegian club whose former stars include Erling Haaland and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Erling Haaland’s arrogance comes back to bite him as Arsenal humiliate the Man City striker
While Mikel Arteta’s side hope to push on for the Premier League title, Manchester City look like they want the season to finish now
Erling Haaland’s record-breaking deal could pose Manchester City some awkward questions
Norwegian’s near decade-long contract on £500,000 a week could backfire spectacularly if Guardiola’s team is relegated
Erling Haaland’s record Manchester City deal to 2034 leaves Guardiola stunned
Striker signs nine-and-a-half-year extension
‘Proud’ Pep Guardiola defends Erling Haaland as Manchester City’s miserable run continues
Premier League champions suffer a sixth defeat in their last eight league matches as Aston Villa jump over them in the table
Pep Guardiola rules out dropping Erling Haaland as Manchester City struggle for form
City have lost eight of their last 11 games
Irreplaceable Van Dijk remains the keystone for Liverpool
Defender's domination of Manchester City's Haaland shows contrasting paths of clubs
Not so smooth operator Paul Merson left gutted as Arsenal get flat-footed
Did Katie McCabe win Celebrity Masterchef? And who the flip was Erling Haaland talking to?
John Stones rescues Manchester City with late equaliser against 10-man Arsenal
Leandro Trossard was sent off in the first half with Gunners in the lead and they almost hung on
Erling Haaland continues hot streak with decisive double for Manchester City
The Norwegian struck twice to give City a 2-1 win at home
Former Barcelona striker’s fowl misunderstanding, and Alan Shearer’s uncomfortable train ride
Cristiano Ronaldo’s questionable comparison, and the curious case of the confused Norwegian drug testers
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