The Irish Times

Philippe Coutinho set to make Villa loan spell permanent as clubs agree deal

Parent club Barcelona agrees to sell the Brazilian to Premier League club for €20m

Thu May 12 2022 - 08:56

Sadio Mané completes comeback win as Liverpool draw level with Manchester City

Aston Villa took the lead and created plenty of problems for Jürgen Klopp’s side

Tue May 10 2022 - 22:18

Philippe Coutinho hoping for Sunday score double at Villa Park and Naas

Brazilian footballer is the part owner of €450k filly Olivia Maralda

Tue May 10 2022 - 17:03

Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona

Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00

Adams completes Southampton comeback as Conte loses first home game with Spurs

Villa and Leeds share spoils after six-goal thriller; Zaha suffers highs and lows for Palace

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 22:18

Money merrygoround exposes football’s greed and graft

Soccer’s sleight of hand: chaotic expense evidence of life, vigour and stable future prospects

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 20:33

Martial denies Rangnick suggestion that he refused to travel with United squad

‘I will never refuse to play for Man United’ striker claims via Instagram

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 16:28

Coutinho crashes in equaliser as Man United held at Villa

The former Liverpool attacker scores on his debut for Steven Gerrard’s team

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 19:56

McTominay’s early header sends Man United through as Villa rue missed chances

Ralf Rangnick’s side put in another disjointed display in FA Cup third round tie

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 22:26

Philippe Coutinho joins Aston Villa on loan for rest of the season

Steven Gerrard signs his former Liverpool team mate with an option to buy

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 10:27

Steven Gerrard eyes Philippe Coutinho reunion at Villa

Brighton sign Polish record-setter; Aaron Ramsey seems set for Premier League return

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 20:56

Barcelona’s Sergio Agüero to miss three months due to cardiological issue

Former Manchester City was taken to hospital on Saturday after leaving the field

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 20:57

Sergio Agüero taken to hospital after suffering chest pains on first Barcelona start

Former Manchester City striker undergoes cardiac exam after going off before half-time

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 18:41

Has the sun set on Barcelona’s glory years?

Richard Fitzpatrick reflects how a perfect storm now envelops the former superpower

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00

Newcastle fans, how do you feel about torture and murder?

Newcastle fans speak of suffering but what about actual suffering in Saudi Arabia?

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 11:38

Robert Lewandowski grabs two as Bayern Munich dominate in Barcelona

Home side had no shots on target as they lose to German champions yet again

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 22:23

Karim Benzema extends Real Madrid contract to 2023

Spanish club inserts release clause of €1bn into deal for 33-year-old striker

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 21:47

Memorable Liverpool comebacks ahead of Real Madrid second leg

Jurgen Klopp’s team trail 3-1 after the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 12:10

Lionel Messi is smiling again as Barça head into key El Clásico

Summer storm has calmed but star’s future remains uncertain as club battles big debts

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 10:00

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

Luis Suarez scores twice on Atletico debut as Barcelona make winning start

European round-up: Bayern Munich suffer first defeat in all competitions in 33 matches

Sun Sept 27 2020 - 22:18

Bayern Munich juggernaut rolls over Lyon into Champions League final

Serge Gnabry grabs first half double before Lewandowski seals it

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 22:34

Can Koeman be the new broom that sweeps Barcelona clean?

‘Returning legend’ plans to clear out club’s old guard – except Messi – but it won’t be easy

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 22:30

Ken Early: Sad truth is Messi has become a problem for Barcelona

Allowing the wonderful but slow star to set the tempo for the club has been a disaster

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 05:00

Michael Walker: Pressure mounts on Barcelona to stop slide

It’s been five years since they conquered Europe and are increasingly reliant on Messi

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 08:00

Bayern Munich aware of Chelsea’s greater sharpness and form

Either Ivan Perisic or Philippe Coutinho will start Champions League last-16 second leg

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 15:34

Ken Early: Resurgent United can be the top team – in Manchester

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have lost fewer matches in the league than Man City

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 06:46

In turmoil on and off the pitch: Where did it all go wrong for Barcelona?

Third draw in four for Catalan club has made defending their La Liga title very difficult

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 11:47

Werner-to-Liverpool might turn out to be an era-defining non-signing

Non-signing of German another part of commercially-sound team-building strategy

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 09:49

Bundesliga supporter guide: who should you be following?

Based on your Premier League team, which German club should you be supporting?

Fri May 08 2020 - 11:35

Bayern cruise past Tottenham in Group B dead rubber

José Mourinho rests key players but Parrott stays on the bench

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 22:28

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

Philippe Coutinho’s loan move to Bayern Munich confirmed

German giants will pay €8.5 million with a view to buy Brazilian off Barca for €120m

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 10:22

Philippe Coutinho to join Bayern Munich on season-long loan

Brazilian’s loan deal with Bundesliga champions expected to include an option to buy

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 10:03