The Irish Times

Liverpool to face Villarreal in semi-final after thrilling six-goal draw with Benfica

Roberto Firminio scores twice at Anfield but Benfica fight back from 3-1 down

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 22:35

Luis Díaz earns Liverpool extra breathing room after dream first leg in Lisbon

Former Porto winger scores late third goal as Jürgen Klopp’s side secure first-leg win

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 22:32

Lisa Fallon: What Irish soccer can learn from Belgium’s transformation

Major progress is possible if we could achieve the unity of purpose the Belgian authorities did

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 06:00

Benfica shock Ajax with smash-and-grab victory

Nunez header dumps Dutch side out of Champions League in Amsterdam

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 22:14

Roberto Mancini’s Italy aiming to extend remarkable unbeaten run

Undefeated in a record 37 games, Azzurri host Spain in Nations League semi-finals

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 08:00

New Italy has veered away from the ‘Spanish-isation’ of its game

Italy concluded in 2010 that the only way to beat the Spanish was to try to become more like them

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 23:00

TV View: Ronnie Whelan fails to judge the mood as football stops to applaud Eriksen

Over on ITV, Clive Tyldesley takes it to the other extreme during Denmark v Belgium game

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 21:46

Bukayo Saka earns Arsenal draw against Benfica in Rome

Stadio Olimpico hosts game because of travel restrictions between Portugal and UK

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 22:12

Tottenham lucky not to leave Bournemouth empty-handed after another poor show

José Mourinho’s side denied an early penalty but home side have two goals disallowed late on

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 20:53

Dele Alli held at knifepoint and injured during robbery

Tottenham midfielder was punched after burglars broke in during the early hours

Thu May 14 2020 - 07:27

Jan Vertonghen’s family robbed at knifepoint while Spurs were in Leipzig

Player’s wife and two young children were in the house

Sun Mar 15 2020 - 13:00

Troy Parrott misses in shoot-out as Spurs crash out of FA Cup

A fourth defeat in a row for Jose Mourinho’s team as Norwich progress on penalties

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 23:16

Son settles matters as Tottenham march pass Southampton into last 16

Shane Long on target for Saints but it’s Jose Mourinho’s side that go through

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 22:10

Tottenham draw a blank as Watford’s revival continues

Deeney misses penalty as Spurs held at Vicarage Road to go four without a league win

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 14:55

Unhappy new year for Mourinho as Spurs stumble at St Mary’s

Danny Ings early goal the difference for Southampton as Harry Kane limps off

Wed Jan 01 2020 - 17:14

Jan Vertonghen condemns ‘minority idiots’ after latest racist incident

Racism has blighted English football over the last 12 months with inquiry being called for

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 13:33

Sessegnon finally gets a chance to step into Spurs spotlight

Former Fulham star to make his full debut against Bayern

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 00:01

No divided loyalties for Mourinho as Tottenham face Man United

On the eve of Spurs manager’s return to Old Trafford, there’s not a syllable out of place

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 22:43

Ken Early: Tottenham’s gradual decline takes sudden dip against Liverpool

Klopp’s 2018 signings made the difference, while Pochettino signed no one that summer

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 10:23

Bayern’s smash and Gnabry leaves Tottenham wondering what hit them

Robert Lewandowski grabs two as Spurs suffer worst home defeat in Europe

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 22:15

Vertonghen and Tottenham looking to rediscover their best form

Big Champions League tie against Bayern set to focus the minds of Pochettino’s side

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 22:30

Mauricio Pochettino disappointed with Spurs’ response to VAR reversal

‘For us it was a massive disappointment and for them it was a massive belief’

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 16:17

Tottenham refinance €720 stadium debt but purse strings will not loosen

‘It will have no bearing on how we run the club,’ says chairman Daniel Levy

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 23:00

Spurs show no signs of making it easy in Europe

Pochettino’s side left with a point after giving up a two-goal lead

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 20:31

‘Argentino’ Pochettino can’t wait to feel the heat in Greece

Spurs boss relishing trip as 2019 runners-up kick off campaign

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 19:53

Honours even between Arsenal and Spurs in thrilling derby

Lacazette and Aubameyang pull Gunners level as Tottenham hang on

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 19:26

Tottenham must learn to make a point in troublesome places

A culture of not losing against the Burnleys and Bournemouths must be nurtured

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 05:00

Harry Kane: ‘If the final was tomorrow, I would be fit to play’

Spurs striker declares his ready for Champions League final against Liverpool

Mon May 27 2019 - 19:24

Pochettino may quit Spurs if they win Champions League

Tottenham manager makes shock claim on eve of Ajax game

Tue May 07 2019 - 21:31

Boost for Tottenham as Jan Vertonghen set to face Ajax in Amsterdam

Belgian defender suffered head injury in first-leg defeat to Dutch side

Tue May 07 2019 - 18:39

Jan Vertonghen to see neurologist on Thursday after clash of heads

Tottenham say defender has shown no ill effects after being helped from the pitch

Wed May 01 2019 - 20:53

Ajax’s Van de Beek makes Spurs wait before delivering Dutch gold

Startingly smooth visitors prove too good for tired Tottenham

Wed May 01 2019 - 14:08

Ajax burst out of the blocks to draw first blood against Spurs

Donny van de Beek’s first half goal gives Dutch side the vital advantage

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 22:06

Mauricio Pochettino and Spurs reaching for infinity and beyond

Manager knows he and his team are on brink of history

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 06:00