The Irish Times

USA Women party like it’s 1999 and raise the bar set by their idols

World Cup winners surpass their childhood heroes by retaining the biggest prize of all

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 12:15

Megan Rapinoe guides the USA to Women’s World Cup glory

Americans secure fourth title with comprehensive win over the Netherlands in Lyon

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 08:17

Groenen strike puts Netherlands into World Cup final

Dutch need extra-time to see off Sweden and set up decider against favourites USA

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 23:25

Dutch too hot for Italy as they make World Cup semi-finals for first time

Vivianne Miedema and Stefanie Van Der Gragt score the goals in Valenciennes

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 16:42

Late penalty drama puts paid to Japan

Runners-up from 2015 World Cup beaten by the Netherlands after harsh penalty call

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 06:43

Joanne O’Riordan: Sit back and enjoy a riveting World Cup

There is no better time to be alive than during an international tournament

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 12:31

Women’s World Cup 2019: Team-by-team guide

Will the United States retain their title? Can England’s Lionesses get past the last four?

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 15:00

Hegerberg’s express hat-trick fires Lyon to fourth straight Champions League

Barcelona had no answer to French side as they continue European dominance

Sat May 18 2019 - 19:18

Unbeaten Lyon going for fourth Champions League title in a row

Success of French side a testament to club owner’s commitment to women’s game

Thu May 16 2019 - 07:00

Netherlands’ women in different financial league to Irish counterparts

Republic face a squad of full-time professionals several of whom earn six-figure salaries

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00

Cristiano Ronaldo named Fifa men’s player of the year

He edges Lionel Messi after Real Madrid win Champions League for second year running

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 21:32

Cristiano Ronaldo pips Lionel Messi to Uefa Player of the Year

Dutch player Lieke Martens won the women’s award

Thu Aug 24 2017 - 21:28