The Irish Times

Shock defeat to North Macedonia ends Italy’s World Cup hopes

Playoffs round-up: Portugal survive late scare while Sweden beat Czechs in extra-time

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:57

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic goals give Chelsea healthy advantage over Lille

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Romelu Lukaku on the bench is vindicated

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 22:09

TV View: Hush-a-bye Dunne and Keane make for compelling punditry

Killer Kilbane shows up Matthew Upson, a poor man’s Alan Hansen

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 22:28

Cristiano Ronaldo strikes again to see Portugal past Morocco

African side the first to be knocked out of World Cup as European Champions dig in in Moscow

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 15:55

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

Ken Early: Ronaldo proves the sorcerer of Sochi on magical night

Portuguese star’s performance was beyond efficiency - it was alchemy

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 22:10

Portugal take on Spain with the silverware but not the swagger

Fernando Santos has key decisions to make as his side face their Iberian rivals in Sochi

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 06:30

Group B: Can European champions Portugal conquer the world?

Cristiano Ronaldo remains the main man but keep an eye on Rúben Neves in Russia

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 00:00

Gambles on both sides in Steven Gerrard's Rangers appointment

Both former Liverpool star and Ibrox had reasons to hesitate before managerial move

Sat May 05 2018 - 06:30

Pochettino says cup defeat to West Ham was ‘massive mistake’

Spurs manager outlines importance of beating Moyes’s team in Premier League at Wembley

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 20:52

Tottenham hang tough against West Ham

Two goals from Harry Kane help 10-man Spurs win 3-2 in London derby

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 14:56

Premier League round-up: Saints finally among the goals

Late penalty sees off West Ham as Leicester, West Brom and Watford win

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 17:47

Arsenal east past West Ham as Hammers lose fifth on the spin

Arsene Wenger’s side make ground on the top four after comfortable Emirates win

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 22:12

Southampton hopeful of signing former Juventus defender Caceres

Move is subject to Uruguay international gaining work permit

Tue Feb 07 2017 - 18:42

Gabriel Jesus shines on league debut as City dismantle Hammers

Brazilian teenager scores first goal and impresses as Pep Guardiola’s side run riot

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 22:28

Jose Fonte opts for last big payday over glory game

At 33 Southampton stalwart moves to West Ham – just as Saints book big Wembley date

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 08:00

West Ham confirm signing of Robert Snodgrass

The 29-year-old joins on a three-and-a-half year contract from Hull City

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 21:11

Shane Long grabs late goal as Saints march on Wembley

Southampton still to concede a goal in EFL cup as they beat Liverpool at Anfield

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 22:25

Champions struggle at Southampton as Shane Long enjoys birthday win

Irish striker comes off the bench as Leicester City suffer another Premier League defeat

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 15:02

West Ham close to signing Southampton’s Jose Fonte

Club also has eyes on Brentford striker Scott Hogan and Hull City’s Robert Snodgrass

Fri Jan 20 2017 - 00:00

José Mourinho won’t buy centre half despite Marcos Rojo injury

Only Smalling and Jones available for Man United’s clashes with Hull and Liverpool

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 13:25

Southampton captain José Fonte submits transfer request

Portugese centre half has been linked with Manchester United and Everton

Thu Jan 05 2017 - 19:21

Southampton capitulate after Everton finally break resistance

Saints crumble to third defeat in six days after Enner Valencia breaks the deadlock

Mon Jan 02 2017 - 17:17

Jay Rodriguez double helps Southampton coast home

Bournemouth lose derby game despite taking an early lead

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 15:52

Sofiane Boufal bullet the difference as Southampton edge Middlesbrough

Moroccan international scores first Premier League goal with stunning 25-yard strike

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 17:05

Premier League round-up: Jon Walters back among the goals in Stoke win

Leicester beaten by Sunderland as Palace end their losing run against Southampton

Sat Dec 03 2016 - 17:25

Wasteful Liverpool held by Southampton in scoreless draw

League leaders miss numerous glaring opportunities in St Mary’s Stadium stalemate

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 17:04

Chelsea navigate tricky Saints assignment with ominous ease

Eden Hazard and Diego Costa both score for Antonio Conte’s side at Southampton

Sun Oct 30 2016 - 18:14

No fairytale night in the San Siro for Southampton

Shane Long limps off injured as Antonio Candreva gives Inter Milan narrow win

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 20:43

Charlie Austin brace helps sink former club Burnley

Southampton continue quiet progress after Tom Heaton’s resistance finally broken

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 18:29

Leicester City slip-up again with Southampton stalemate

Champions escape with a point after Claude Puel’s side spurn a number of chances

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 17:23

Southampton claim point as Hapoel keep home record intact

Israeli club extend unbeaten run to 23 games at Turner Stadium

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 20:32

Arsenal Wenger: No age limit in hunt for new defender

Arsenal have been linked with Shkodran Mustafi and Southampton’s Jose Fonte (32)

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 23:02

José Mourinho: Paul Pogba fit and primed to make Man United return

On striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic: ‘I see him here, no doubts for the next two years’

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 15:14