The Irish Times

Ronaldo still the star turn as Portugal bid for Qatar

Seleção have had an average World Cup record since Eusébio-inspired journey of 1966

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00

The desert has made an imprint on the landscape of my soul

I have met inspiring Arab women through my work says Padraig Downey, an Irish theatre maker in Dubai

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 06:00

Mbappé’s star shines brightest as Barça and Messi fade to black

PSG look to have the right French wonderkid as Dembélé fluffs his lines

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 12:56

Messi split-up: How Barcelona and their greatest ever player drifted apart

Relationship with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu has gone from bad to worse

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Worst Sporting Moment: Drowned and nearly out as Jack Charlton era peters out

Ireland went to Lisbon in November 1995 with hopes high. They were soon washed away

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 06:00

John O’Shea to retire from football on Sunday

Waterford man and five-time Premier League winner calls it a day at the age of 38

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 14:45

Ryder Cup Different Strokes: Will Lefty get left behind if envelope rule is required?

Brian O’Driscoll and Niall Horan are part of the Europe team in the celebrity match

Mon Sept 24 2018 - 16:30

Michael Walker: Ronaldo has left Real Madrid but his presence is still felt

Ronaldo soaked up the pressure of Real Madrid in full-on Galactico mode and stuck in the goals

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 08:00

Antoine Griezmann inspires Atlético to Europa League glory

French forward scores twice in Lyon as Simeone’s machine break Marseille hearts

Wed May 16 2018 - 21:59

Poor start leaves Shane Lowry struggling on day two at Augusta

Offalyman signs for a disappointing 79 and looks likely to miss the cut by a single shot

Fri Apr 07 2017 - 22:09

This week we’re talking about . . . the Web Summit

Gone, but not forgotten, the event suits Lisbon more that it suited Dublin

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 14:22

Web Summit 2016 off to a positive start after initial hiccup

Start-ups report good contact with investors and hope to repeat Uber’s funding success

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 20:13

Web Summit second day welcomes football legends to stage

Some 53,000 people from 167 countries expected to attend Lisbon conference

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 09:32

Five things we’re watching at Web Summit in Lisbon

Lisbon offers the Web Summit a new venue and supposedly better infrastructure

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 11:53

Web Summit set for Lisbon opening

Paddy Cosgrave’s summit opens on Monday, with 50,000 attendees expected

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 06:57

Ronaldo drags Portugal over the line

Star man shines in Lyon as Portugal fight back to claim place in last 16 as a third placed team

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 19:14

Caveat: Teeling shows Irish whiskey raising glass ever higher

Annual sales of the good stuff are expected almost to treble over the next decade

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 06:00

Euro Moments: Portugal a thorn in England’s side yet again

Golden Generation are beaten on penalties by tournament hosts in Lisbon in 2004

Mon May 23 2016 - 13:30

Euro Moments: Luis Figo sparks Portugal comeback against England

England’s opening group game at Euro 2000 proved to be an absolute thriller in Eindhoven

Mon May 16 2016 - 13:30

Euro Moments: Abel Xavier loses the plot as Zinedine Zidane sinks Portugal

Peroxide-blonde defender gives away penalty in extra time of Euro 2000 semi against France

Mon May 02 2016 - 13:30

Real Madrid made three attemps to sign Lionel Messi, reports

Barcelona rejected offers from their bitter rivals for star man in 2011, 2013 and 2015

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 11:31

Barcelona prevent Luis Figo from representing their Legends XI

Former club captain has never been forgiven for decision to join Real Madrid

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 15:44

Belated recognition for first Irishman to captain Manchester United

Plaque to be unveiled in Dublin to former Real Betis and Barcelona manager Patrick O’Connell

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 01:00

Sepp Blatter criticises US investigation into Fifa corruption

Re-elected president claims arrests of Fifa officials an attempt to ‘interfere with congress’

Sat May 30 2015 - 10:33

Figo disputes CAF claim of all-Africa backing for Blatter

‘There were federation presidents who ensured me they would vote for me’

Wed Apr 08 2015 - 10:22

Fifa announce €2.2bn profit from 2014 World Cup

Surplus enables governing body to boost ‘solid level of reserves’ to €1.4bn

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00

Qatar final date would allow St Stephen’s Day fixtures

Fifa confirms emirate’s national day of December 18th World Cup 2022 final date

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 01:00

Sepp Blatter adviser accused of watering down report into Fifa reform

The Fifa chairman appointed Mark Pieth to chair an independent report in 2011

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 13:03

Jerome Champagne out of Fifa presidential race blaming ‘institutions’

Candidates were required to secure the backing of five national football associations

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 13:30

Luis Figo to stand for Fifa presidency

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star wants to improve the image of football’s governing body

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 13:48

Ireland: Great matches drawn from history

Last night’s superb effort in Gelsenkirchen is the latest instalment from a series of outstanding results down through the years

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 14:59

Patrick O’Connell: the Irish saviour of Barcelona

Dubliner won the league with Real Betis manager and saved Barcelona from bankruptcy

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 23:05

Brian O’Driscoll plays in Dunhill Links

The world’s most capped rugby player is a keen golfer and now retired gets a chance to pursue his love of the game

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 14:39

Vicente del Bosque: Spain’s quiet Conquistador

Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks out of place in an era of suave coaches prowling the touchline in designer suits

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 12:00