The Irish Times

Real Madrid close to signing Rüdiger from Chelsea on free transfer

The defender held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and he is expected to earn £200,000 a week

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 18:27

Barcelona target Chelsea’s defensive trio amid club’s uncertainty

César Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger sought by La Liga giants

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 22:30

‘We are Barça. We are back’ - Barcelona revel in clásico win

‘If we still have a small chance to make a run for the title, we will fight until the end’

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 16:29

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

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

Naglesmann not changing Bayern attacking approach despite leaky defence

Bayern conceded four first half goals in 4-2 league defeat to Bochum on the weekend

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 06:07

Premier League transfer round-up: Spurs bring in Juventus duo

Burnley have completed the signing of striker Wout Weghorst from Wolfsburg

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 22:06

Sevilla reject Newcastle’s ‘insufficient’ offer for Diego Carlos

Sporting director Monchi says defender is happy at Spanish club and talks are over

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 22:30

Anthony Martial set for Sevilla loan move

Sevilla to pay the wages of the striker who has been out of favour with Ralf Rangnick

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 12:40

Anthony Martial’s departure depends on Manchester United paying part of salary

Sevilla, Juventus and Barça interested in striker who has made just two starts this season

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 22:30

Chris Wood never expected his transfer clause to ever be triggered

Striker says he felt powerless to say no to Saudi Arabian-controlled club

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 17:16

From Mbappé to Martial – 10 players potentially on the move in January

France striker could join Real Madrid after their failed attempt to sign him last summer

Thu Dec 30 2021 - 16:45

Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 07:00

Real able to spend almost eight times as much as Barca on squad

Catalan club’s drop means they only have the seventh-highest wage bill in the top flight

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 18:25

Antoine Griezmann re-joins Atlético Madrid in shock deadline day transfer

French striker's move the highlight from Europe’s top leagues on transfer deadline day

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 07:29

Manchester City and PSG drawn in same Champions League group

Chelsea in group with Juventus, Man United handed favourable draw

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 18:53

Kurt Zouma close to completing move to West Ham

Chelsea are looking to bring in centre back Jules Koundé and Saúl Ñíguez

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 15:35

Chelsea in talks with Sevilla over signing of central defender Koundé

Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 22:12

Sevilla claim Tottenham made Julen Lopetegui ‘dizzying’ offer

Spurs’ search is now in a third month as they try and find a successor for Mourinho

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 15:04

Benzema’s return amounts to a stunning admission: France need him

Pursuit of harmony has been cornerstone of Deschamps’ reign as France manager

Thu May 20 2021 - 11:32

Sevilla midfielder Ryan Johansson wins battle to play for Ireland

The 20 year-old was eligible to play for Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden

Wed May 12 2021 - 14:37

Barcelona and Atletico draw to give Real title advantage

Ousmane Dembélé misses a late chance as the two sides draw a blank in Catalunya

Sat May 08 2021 - 17:39

Lacazette’s future to be decided in summer – Arteta

Arsenal boss says new contract for striker will be dependant on team’s displays up until the end of the season

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 19:58

Luxembourg ready to try and roll the boulder uphill again

Red Lions have achieved precious little success in world football but still fight the good fight

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 01:00

Prolific Haaland powers Dortmund to victory as Porto stun Juventus

Federico Chiesa’s late strike in Portugal hands the Italian champions a lifeline

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 22:28

Ajax leave record signing Haller off Europa League roster

Administrative error will likely cost the club a vital player in their bid to win the trophy

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 18:34

Fifa dismiss Kieran Trippier’s appeal against 10-week ban

Atlético Madrid still have the option to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 18:25

Dean Henderson and Victor Lindelof both start against City

Manchester United make two big changes for their League Cup semi-final clash with City

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 19:21

Maradona and Jack Charlton among the sporting greats we lost in 2020

Pat Smullen, Kobe Bryant, Úna O’Connor, Harry Gregg, Kieran O’Connor all passed

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 06:00

Liverpool face tricky test against United’s conquerors RB Leipzig

Mixed fortunes for Chelsea and Manchester City in last 16 draw

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 20:30

Liverpool to face RB Leipzig in Champions League last 16

Manchester City have been drawn to face Borussia Monchengladbach

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 11:48

Olivier Giroud scores four as Chelsea ease to victory in Sevilla

Victory at the Sánchez Pizjuán takes Frank Lampard’s team to first

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 22:38

Diego Maradona: A genius and the soul of a nation

Maradona went on to become everything that defined Argentina’s football principles

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 17:48

Giroud’s late winner sees Chelsea into knockout stages

Win against Rennes secures qualification into the last-16

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 20:29