The Irish Times

Carlo Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid wrap up La Liga title

Italian becomes the first manager to capture titles in each of Europe’s top five leagues

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 17:52

Whatever happens next at Chelsea, there is a clear priority: keep Tuchel

The manic German has shown masterful leadership of his squad and troubled club

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 18:32

Manchester United monitoring Thomas Tuchel’s situation at Chelsea

The German is contracted until 2024 and will remain at Chelsea until end of season

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 14:05

Pochettino questions VAR after his PSG team bow out in Madrid

‘I have a feeling of great injustice because of the goal conceded after a clear foul’

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 07:26

Real Madrid rediscover their belief as Neymar and PSG set sights on history

Spanish side lost 1-0 in Paris but a 4-1 win over Sociedad has instilled confidence

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 06:00

Marcus Rashford considering United future due to lack of game time

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag have been sounded out about manager position

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 09:16

Aura of unfulfilled promise surrounding Alli as Everton gamble on his talent

England midfielder was a popular figure at Tottenham before his career nose-dived

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 22:30

Manchester United's lost decade: zero league titles despite a £1.1bn spend

Dysfunctional transfer policy and failed manager hirings have put club in decline

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 22:30

United boss Rangnick confirms Greenwood arrest discussed by players

Dentention ‘a topic within the team’ but side focused on Middlesbrough FA Cup tie

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 18:30

Spurs remember their own disgruntled striker saga ahead of Chelsea clash

Romelu Lukaku interview comments echo those of wantaway Harry Kane last summer

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 05:33

Michael Carrick denies any input from Ralf Rangnick in Man United team

Caretaker coach spurns suggestion that incoming boss had a hand in team selection

Sun Nov 28 2021 - 21:28

Mauricio Pochettino: ‘Rumours’ over future not to blame for PSG defeat

Argentinian wanted by Man United sees his current side lose to City

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 07:47

Guardiola says Pochettino an elite manager despite his lack of league titles

City will advance to last 16 of Champions League if they avoid defeat to PSG

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 18:52

United in talks with Valverde over interim manager’s job

Old Trafford club will abandon search if they can secure services of Mauricio Pochettino

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 18:25

Mauricio Pochettino open to mid-season Man United move

PSG manager reportedly open to swapping Paris for Manchester to replace Solskjaer

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 14:52

In the end the Glazers shot Bambi, but where do Manchester United go now?

Look up ‘shambles’ in the dictionary and you’ll find United post-Alex Ferguson

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 06:33

Glory days will not return at Old Trafford despite Ole’s best efforts

Chaos and confused planning abound for all to see in defensive shapes for big games

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 06:37

Kieran Trippier: ‘I came to get my career back on track. I’ve done that’

Atlético Madrid right back reflects on winning the first trophy of his career

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 11:38

Messi struggling to adjust to PSG’s ‘PlayStation team’

This Messi-era iteration remains an unsolved puzzle

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 09:58

Pep Guardiola says Man City must ‘suffer’ against PSG

Manager will come up against Lionel Messi on Tuesday

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 18:24

Philipp Lahm: PSG is Paris’ new landmark and luxury brand

The French capital has a new landmark: an exorbitantly expensive football team

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 13:04

Lionel Messi left out of PSG's Metz trip with a knee injury

34-year-old went for a scan after being taken off during Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Lyon

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 13:13

Mauricio Pochettino defends decision to hook Lionel Messi

Mauro Icardi scored a late winner for PSG against Lyon after Messi’s substitution

Mon Sept 20 2021 - 09:36

Spurs to host the latest episode of the Harry Kane and Romelu Lukaku dance

While Lukaku seems intent on finding his ceiling, Kane looks forlorn at Spurs

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 22:45

Manchester City score six but slipshod defending will concern Pep Guardiola

Jack Grealish scores fine individual goal on his Champions League debut

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 22:31

What does Kylian Mbappé have to do to get off second fiddle at PSG?

The gifted 22-year-old’s patience may be wearing thin as Messi becomes the new star attraction

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 15:09

Lionel Messi makes his PSG debut in win at Reims

Mbappe scores twice as speculation continues to swirl over his own future

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 09:43

Lionel Messi set to make PSG debut tonight at Reims

Kylian Mbappe has also been named in PSG’s 22-man squad for the Reims trip

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 12:37

Pochettino leaves open possibility of Messi making PSG debut on Friday

‘We haven’t decided the squad yet and we will assess whether Messi can be a part of it’

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 14:34

PSG quick to pounce once Messi’s exit from Barcelona became apparent

A call at 10pm last Thursday set the ball rolling on a move that seemed impossible just hours earlier

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 17:15

Messi’s arrival will make Champions League a necessity for Pochettino

This deal could be pivotal for both PSG’s ambitions and French football’s future

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 18:14

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman admits Lionel Messi exit ‘still hard to understand’

Player will hold a press conference on Sunday morning to officially bid the club farewell

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 15:21

PSG believe signing Messi would work within financial fair play rules

A direct approach from Messi to Mauricio Pochettino has changed the dynamic

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 12:56

Sergio Ramos to undergo PSG medical as part of triple signing

Achraf Hakimi and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma are also due to join

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 10:57