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Eileen Gleeson departed as head coach of Ireland's Women's National Team in December last year

FAI to mount 'strong defence' against Gleeson allegations

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has said it will mount "a strong legal defence" against allegations of discrimination made by former Republic Ireland Women's head coach Eileen Gleeson.

Ireland • 31 Aug

Committee to ask FAI about knowledge of allegations

The Oireachtas Sport Committee is to ask the Football Association of Ireland to appear before them to answer claims by a Fianna Fáil TD that it knew of allegations about a former national team manager's behaviour towards female footballers as far back as 2023.

Ireland • 18 Jun

Luis Rubiales was banned from all football-related activity for three years

Rubiales' appeal against football ban rejected

The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, who was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, has failed in his appeal against his suspension from football, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has said.

World • 21 Feb

The man was arrested by detectives from the anti-bribery and corruption unit (file image)

Man held over alleged bribery of LOI football player

A man in his 30s was arrested yesterday in connection with the alleged bribery of a professional League of Ireland football player during the current season.

Ireland • 02 Oct 24

London's Metropolitan police said it arrested five people for pitch invasion and the "majority of others" for attempts to breach security at the final

Dozens of ticketless fans arrested at Wembley final

More than 50 people were arrested at the Champions League final for various attempts at gaining entry to Wembley.

UK • 02 Jun 24

Members of the FAI and Sport Ireland during their appearance at the Public Accounts Committee earlier this week

FAI given hairdryer treatment by PAC over trust issues

Following a bruising appearance before the Public Accounts Committee this week the Football Association of Ireland has been left with an uphill task, at a pivotal moment, to chart a new course forward for the sport.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Mar 24

Diego Maradona died in November 2020 aged 60 while recovering from a blood clot, and after decades of battles with cocaine and alcohol addictions

Eight to face trial in Argentina over Maradona death

An Argentine appeals court has confirmed that eight medical professionals accused of responsibility in the death of football legend Diego Maradona will stand trial.

World • 19 Apr 23

Some Captains have vowed to wear a 'One Love' rainbow armband during the World Cup as part of an anti-discrimination initiative in support of the LGBTQ+ community

Footballers call for decriminalisation of homosexuality

The head of the professional football players' union, Stephen McGuinness, has said that the legacy of the World Cup in Qatar should be the decriminalisation of homosexuality in that country.

World • 16 Nov 22

Officials did not say where the trophies were found, nor whether suspects had been detained (Image: Qatar Interior Ministry)

Fake World Cup trophies seized in Qatar

Authorities in Qatar have said they have seized 144 counterfeit World Cup trophies, the latest raid on fakes hitting the market ahead of the football tournament that starts later this month.

World • 02 Nov 22

John Delaney had argued that the ODCE was not entitled to use over 1,000 documents relating to him that were seized from the FAI (file image)

Court rules against Delaney in claim over FAI documents

The High Court has ruled that documents relating to former FAI Chief Executive John Delaney are not covered by legal professional privilege and can be used by the ODCE as part of its ongoing criminal investigation into the association.

Courts • 21 Oct 22

Police and sport officials have been sent to Malang to investigate

At least 32 children dead in Indonesia stadium crush

At least 32 children died in Indonesia's stadium crush, an official has said, as police moved to punish those responsible for one of the deadliest disasters in football history.

World • 03 Oct 22

Tailteann Cup could provide fairytale for New York

New York will play their first intercounty match on Irish soil since 2001 this weekend when they face Offaly in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday.

Sport • 02 Jun 22

24 Ukrainian refugees have been welcomed by Dynamo Dublin FC and integrated into their underage teams

Integration goal for young Ukrainian refugees

Young Ukrainian refugees have been enjoying a kickabout in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, thanks to a new football integration initiative.

Dublin • 15 Apr 22

Bohemians player Georgie Kelly and climate justice officer Seán McCabe chatting in the dressing room at Dalymount Park

Bohs net climate goals thanks to unique initiative

There is going to be a lot of talk about 'climate goals' over the next fortnight as world leaders gather in Glasgow for the crucial COP26 summit.

Climate Change • 29 Oct 21

The SARI 2 team after the semi-final of Football for Unity tournament

Football for unity festival gives racism the red card

As the final whistle is about to be blown on a festival promoting social inclusion through football, young migrants have told of the everyday racism they have endured in Ireland.

Ireland • 16 Jul 21

Shelbourne FC tackle dementia awareness

Shelbourne Football Club have teamed up with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland for a series of dementia-inclusive events which begin later today.

Dementia • 24 Jun 21

Three Italian clubs, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus, have joined the new European Super League

Super League 'not the EU's responsibility': Schinas

The European Commission vice-president for promoting the European way of life conceded that Brussels cannot act against plans for a new football Super League, despite condemning it forcefully.

World • 20 Apr 21

An Iranian woman watches her country play from a fan zone at the 2018 World Cup in Russia

Women free to attend Iran World Cup football qualifier

Thousands of Iranian women fans are to attend a football match freely tomorrow for the first time in decades, after FIFA threatened to suspend the country over its controversial male-only policy.

World • 09 Oct 19

Kevin Kelly (right) savours the atmosphere at Dalymount Park

Audio description first for League of Ireland

Kevin Kelly, 32, from Donegal, is now able to enjoy the thrill of a live football match thanks to a new audio description initiative.

Ireland • 17 Sep 19

Deloitte are the official auditors of the FAI annual accounts

Sport Ireland chief 'believes' Delaney still on payroll

The chief executive of Sport Ireland has said he believes that John Delaney is still on the FAI's payroll, despite stepping aside from his current role.

Ireland • 16 Apr 19

Fernando Nuno La-Fuente was alive and well - but his former club said he had died

Spaniard at centre of death hoax reveals new-found fame

An amateur footballer who was falsely declared dead by his former club has spoken of his new-found fame in his native Spain after he hit headlines around the world.

Ireland • 24 Dec 18

Club Bruges said their Croatian coach Ivan Leko was taken in for questioning

Leading coach detained in Belgian football probe

Belgian police have raided football clubs across the country and detained the coach of champions Club Bruges, two top agents and others for questioning about financial fraud and possible match-fixing.

World • 10 Oct 18

The Taoiseach said Ireland is well used to hosting big events such as the Ryder Cup and the Special Olympics

Taoiseach welcomes idea of joint World Cup bid

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he welcomes any initiative to jointly host the 2030 World Cup by the football associations of the UK and Ireland, and would be very excited at such a prospect.

Ireland • 29 Sep 18

Mick O'Dwyer addressing today's civic reception in Tralee

Civic reception to honour Kerry's Mick O'Dwyer

One of the country's best known Gaelic football players and managers, Mick O'Dwyer was honoured by his county at a civic reception this lunchtime.

Munster • 12 Mar 18

Prime Time - Fine Gael, Pitches, Brexit

As Enda Kenny is about to come face to face with his critics in Fine Gael, will he stay, go, or kick to touch? Also on the programme, does playing on artificial football pitches increase your risk of cancer? - Robert Shortt reports.

Prime Time • 17 May 17