Over 780 arrested in France amid violent clashes during PSG Champions League celebrations
Rioting takes place in 15 French cities after Paris Saint-Germain won their second consecutive title on penalties
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Higgins won’t attend Ireland v Israel and says claim sport and politics do not mix is ‘spurious’
Former president praised Ireland’s Séamus Coleman for his remarks about it during the week
Summer Camps: A guide to the best and most popular sports camps in Ireland
A guide for parents to the best Irish summer camps, from badminton and basketball to rock climbing and surfing
Fifa’s fleece ‘em all mentality has immunised Americans against World Cup fever
Many American soccer fans do not appear especially excited. Even Donald Trump has baulked at the ticket prices
Celtic crush Hearts’ dreams as late goals secure fifth straight title for Martin O’Neill’s side
Daizen Maeda’s VAR-assisted goal in the 87th minute put Celtic ahead before Callum Osmand scored a third
Sport cannot pretend to exist in a moral vacuum
The FAI should refuse to play fixtures against Israel until Fifa and Uefa apply the same standards they applied elsewhere
Women in sport deserve more and better coverage
Plenty of events, such as Champions League semi-final, merit reporting in newspaper
Ex-rugby international Kathryn Dane: ‘I got exposed to concussions from a pretty young age’
Benefits of the game ‘far outweigh the risk of concussion in my mind, especially the social benefits of playing a sport like rugby’
Ken Early: A last redemptive twist is still possible for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s squad did not play terribly against Manchester City and the worst has already happened
A penalty? It’s not that difficult
It’s an interesting exercise to stand on the penalty spot and look towards the goal
Penalties in Prague, transgender athletes, and housing demolitions in Tipperary and Meath
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‘It’s really hard to take’: Kevin Kilbane on Ireland’s World Cup playoff exit
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‘Sort out The Parrot, will ye’ – Ireland fans arrive in Prague with tickets thin on ground
Tourists in Czech capital marvel at chanting Irish supporters as World Cup hopes build
Czech manager takes issue with interpretation of his Ireland comments
His new captain vows home team can get job done in World Cup playoff in Prague
Ireland v Czech Republic: Squad updates, TV details and more
Everything you need to know before Thursday’s World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague
‘You’re after getting yourself on page three’: Ireland fan from famous photo heads back to Prague
Globetrotting Karl McGrath heads for Czech capital to cheer on Boys in Green for World Cup qualifier
America 2026: Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard’s new World Cup podcast
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
‘Leaky’ brain barrier a key link between head trauma and brain disease, study finds
Sport related concussion has been linked to rugby, boxing, soccer and MMA, among others
FAI members unhappy over Ireland v Israel can still stop the games. A legal adviser explains how
The board has chosen to fulfil the Nations League fixtures, but its decision is not final
Sinn Féin TD ‘did not see who threw flares’ during Dundalk-Drogheda derby game
Joanna Byrne, who chairs Drogheda United, says she was in main stand and not near the trouble
‘Home Rule in athletics’: Ray Burke on the GAA’s ‘ban on foreign games’
The ban survived the Civil War and was rarely challenged at conventions, enabling the GAA to avoid splits
The Irish soccer team should not play Israel in Nations League
Upcoming fixtures should be boycotted by Ireland fans
Sinn Féin calls for boycott of Ireland’s Israel fixture as Uefa faces criticism
Sporting and political figures call on ‘superpowers’ to relieve team of difficult decision
Football crazy contradictions
Extraordinary level of coverage actually reflects the level of interest in English soccer that exists here
The League of Ireland is back. Here is what we learned from first night of action
Frustrating night for Galway as Jago Godden snatches win for Drogheda United in extra time
Three sporting events to watch this week: Your handy guide to sport on television
Your guide to sport on TV: from the Australian Open to Dublin Racing Festival and the Women's Super League
‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and clearing his name
Former Uefa president talks candidly on his downfall, the game’s governance and Gianni Infantino
Liam Rosenior confirmed as Chelsea head coach on contract to 2032
Former Hull manager leaves Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge
Sports obituaries 2025: From Mick O’Dwyer to Eddie Jordan and Maeve Kyle
Paddy Cullen and Seán Doherty, two great Dublin footballers of the 1970s, were also mourned
Brian Barry-Murphy: From ‘that’s Jimmy’s son’ to coaching chats with Ronan O’Gara
Cardiff coach faces his role model Enzo Maresca in Carabao Cup quarter-final against Chelsea
Even for great players like Mo Salah, the end can come suddenly and without warning
The Liverpool player’s precipitous drop in form and output is not an unusual phenomenon in sport
Irish player tracker: Killian Phillips and Roland Idowu lift Scottish League Cup for St Mirren
The result meant disappointment for Celtic’s Irish contingent, with Liam Scales and Johnny Kenny on the losing side
Joey Barton receives suspended sentence over offensive social media posts
Former soccer player sent offensive messages about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko
Report details widespread police failings over 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster
Former police officers would have faced gross misconduct over crush that killed 97 Liverpool supporters, investigation concludes
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