Spain retain European Under-21 crown
Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final today.
-
-
Trap wanted to speak to Mrs Duff about retirement
Damien Duff has revealed that in an effort to dissuade him from retiring, Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wanted to speak to the winger's wife.
-
Australia qualify for World Cup 2014
Australia left it late to beat Iraq 1-0 and become the second country to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in front of 80,000 rain-soaked fans at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.
-
Tahiti crushed by wasteful Nigeria
Tahiti's first taste of a major tournament was as chastening as had been predicted as Nigeria wracked up six goals with early and late bursts.
-
Spain win Confederations Cup opener
Spain opened their Confederations Cup campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Uruguay which the world and European champions dominated for long periods in Recife.
-
Balotelli earns Italy vital win
Italy moved level with Brazil at the top of Confederations Cup Group A after a tough win over Mexico at the Maracana.
-
Neymar sets Brazil on winning ways
Hosts Brazil opened the Confederations Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Japan on Saturday although the occasion was marred when police fired teargas at protesters outside the Mane Garrincha National Stadium.
-
McClean rues brilliance of Casillas
James McClean has praised the brilliance of Iker Casillas after his great save denied him one of the biggest moments of his career to date at Yankee Stadium.
-
Keane focuses on positives in defeat
Robbie Keane has told emerging Republic of Ireland stars James McCarthy and Jeff Hendrick not to worry too much about their lack of possession during a testing 90 minutes in New York.
-
St Ledger rues disallowed goal for game Irish
Sean St Ledger thought he had snatched a memorable draw for the Republic of Ireland against World champions Spain.
-
Spain see off Ireland in New York
Spain defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in an international friendly at Yankee Stadium New York this morning.
-
Sammon eyes positive showing in New York
Connor Sammon will pitch himself into battle with aristocrats Spain before launching a bid to return to the Premier League.
-
Sweden labour to victory over Faroes
Two goals from captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped stuttering Sweden to an unconvincing 2-0 win over the Faroe Islands in their Group C World Cup qualifier in Stockholm.
-
Sammon to partner Keane for NY clash
Connor Sammon will partner Robbie Keane in attack as Ireland take on Spain at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday evening.
-
Coleman sings former manager Moyes' praises
Seamus Coleman admits he will always owe David Moyes a debt of gratitude for turning him from a League of Ireland player into a full international.
-
Trap Spanish challenge for McCarthy
Giovanni Trapattoni has challenged James McCarthy to step up his football education by pitting his wits against Spain's superstars in New York.
-
Sammon relishing chance of Spanish battle
Conor Sammon is relishing the chance to test himself against world and European champions Spain in New York.
-
Trap hails 'fantastic' Hoolahan
Wes Hoolahan may have played his way into a regular starting berth after masterminding the Republic of Ireland's 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands.
-
Injury-time strike gives U-19s hope
Paul Doolin's Republic of Ireland Under-19 side kept their hopes of reaching the UEFA Championships finals alive after a remarkable 2-2 draw with Slovakia at at FK Srem, Jakovo.
-
Keane hits hat-trick to down Faroes
Robbie Keane scored a hat-trick on his record-breaking 126th international appearance as the Republic of Ireland beat the Faroe Islands 3-0 in their World Cup qualifier.
The latest soccer fixtures, results and tables.
Features Previous Next
-
Archive: Christy Ring
Archive interviews with, and discussion of, Christy Ring
The Sunday Game
Des and guests review the weekend's action
MNS: 17 June
A review of this week's soccer action
Damien Duff
The ex-Ireland player on his soccer career
RTÉ GAA Podcast
Catch up on all the weekend's action and talking points
Win A Car
Win a car of your choice worth €15,000 and a year's free car insurance
Choose the Tune
Pick a top Irish tune to close this week's Sunday Game!
In Pictures: Henry Cecil
A pictoral tribute to the late Henry Cecil
