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Mali player Hamari Traore reacts with disappointment after the loss in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinal football match against Senegal at Tangier Grand Stadium

Folk healer held for fraud after promising Mali AFCON win

A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who collected €33,500 by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations was arrested for fraud after the team lost.

News Lens • 12 Jan

Joey Barton arriving at Liverpool Crown Court, for sentencing for sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.

Former footballer Barton spared jail over offensive posts

Former footballer Joey Barton has been spared jail after sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.

UK • 08 Dec 25

US President Donald Trump places a medal around his neck as he receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Italian Fifa President Gianni Infantino

Trump given inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

United States President Donald Trump has been given the first ever FIFA peace prize at the World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC.

US • 06 Dec 25

12 officers would have faced misconduct over Hillsborough

An investigation into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has found 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for "fundamental failures" on the day and "concerted efforts" to blame fans in the aftermath.

UK • 02 Dec 25

Figures presented to councillors tonight show the redevelopment cost has risen to €63.75m

Dalymount Park development costs treble, council hears

The cost of redeveloping Dublin's Dalymount Park has more than trebled since Dublin City Council bought the stadium a decade ago, with the council now needing to borrow €34 million to fund the modernisation of the league of Ireland ground.

Soccer • 03 Nov 25

Man appears in court over attempted bribe of footballer

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an investigation into the attempted bribery of a professional League of Ireland football player.

Courts • 15 Oct 25

FAI turns down committee invite after garda 'guidance'

The Football Association of Ireland has turned down a request to attend a Joint Oireachtas Committee on sport hearing next week, regarding safeguarding issues, on the basis that it "risks prejudicing ongoing garda investigations"

Politics • 19 Sep 25

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 25

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool, embraces Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 10, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - D

As it happened: Tributes as Liverpool's Diogo Jota dies

Tributes are being paid by clubs, countries and footballers around the world to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who has died in a car crash in Spain - follow live updates here.

Soccer • 03 Jul 25

Calls for League of Ireland team to be set up in Clare

The possibility of Clare becoming home to a League of Ireland soccer team is to be raised in the chamber of Clare County Council.

Regional • 10 Jun 25

Dani Alves was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail in February last year

Ex-Brazil star Dani Alves' rape conviction overturned

The top court in Spain's Catalonia region has overturned Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction, saying the case against him had inconsistencies and contradictions.

World • 28 Mar 25

Michael Noonan celebrates after last night's match

'Surreal' to see son score record goal in European soccer

The family of a Shamrock Rovers player has said there were "tears galore" after he became the youngest goalscorer in the Europa Conference League.

Ireland • 14 Feb 25

Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss ends

The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso has wrapped up, with a verdict expected in several weeks.

World • 14 Feb 25

Dundalk FC's former football director has won over €64,000 for multiple breaches of employment law by the soccer club

Dundalk FC told to pay €64,000 to ex-sporting director

Dundalk FC sacked its former football director Brian Gartland in an act of whistleblower penalisation after he voiced health and safety concerns about squad members playing "three days a week straight" upon coming back from injury, a tribunal has found.

Business • 29 Jan 25

The Government has contacted the FAI about the possibility of using Páirc Uí Chaoimh instead of Casement Park

Páirc Uí Chaoimh could host Euro 2028 games, says Martin

Cork's Páirc Uí Chaoimh could host UEFA Euro 2028 games, the Tánaiste has suggested.

Munster • 17 Sep 24

Mr Hamilton said his parting of ways with RTÉ was amicable

Hamilton saw 'way the wind was blowing' on RTÉ Sport exit

The sports commentator George Hamilton said he could "see the way the wind was blowing" at RTÉ Sport, so he decided the "time had come" to end his sports work at the broadcaster.

Soccer • 12 Sep 24

The SIPTU campaign involves banners and leaflet distribution before matches

SIPTU suspends action for meeting with FAI management

SIPTU members employed in the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have suspended banner and leaflet drop actions after management agreed to a meeting next week to discuss their outstanding issues.

Business • 06 Sep 24

Retro jerseys have become big business, as clubs seek to tap into the nostalgia of deep-pocketed fans

Kit Out: The billion euro business of soccer jerseys

Jerseys are now a massive part of soccer clubs' business models, with demand for retro kits also booming, writes Adam Maguire

Business • 30 May 24

The match is sold out, but fans can purchase a stream of the game or a non-attendance ticket

Palestinian women's team take on Bohs in 'historic' match

The Palestinian women's football team will play their first ever match in Europe this evening when they take part in a friendly fixture at Dublin's Dalymount Park.

Ireland • 15 May 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

The 40-year-old was arrested in January last year and has been held on remand since

Ex-Brazil star Dani Alves sentenced to prison for rape

Catalonia's top court has found former Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022, sentencing him to four and a half years in prison.

Sport • 22 Feb 24

Kenneth Joseph Oman, 41, is wanted to stand trial in that jurisdiction arising out of an incident that occurred in a match seven years ago

Former soccer player in court over extradition warrant

A decorated former League of Ireland soccer player has appeared before the High Court in Dublin on foot of an extradition warrant issued by the authorities in Northern Ireland.

Courts • 08 Jan 24

Dáire Gorman pictured with Jurgen Klopp in Anfield

Liverpool fan 'on a high' after meeting club stars

A young Liverpool football fan from County Monaghan is "still on a high" after meeting some of the club's biggest stars.

Ireland • 28 Dec 23

The successful investors will have the right to buy up to 8% of a new Bundesliga marketing company, for 20 years

Bundesliga to invite investors for marketing rights

German football's governing body Deutsche Fussball-Liga has invited five financial investors to apply for a stake in the Bundesliga's marketing rights, two sources familiar with the matter has told Reuters.

Business • 27 Nov 23

Niamh Fahey with supporters at Dublin Airport on the Republic of Ireland's return from the World Cup in Australia (Pics: Sportsfile)

Republic of Ireland squad greeted by fans at airport

The Republic of Ireland squad were greeted by cheering crowds when they walked through the arrivals door at Dublin Airport today.

Ireland • 02 Aug 23