'Sportswashing does work' - why regimes bankroll sport The World Cup has been overshadowed by criticism of human rights abuses, leading to allegations of sportswashing, explains Conor McMorrow. But what is sportswashing, and … Prime Time • 02 Dec 22
Manchester United owners consider selling club Manchester United said it was starting a process to explore strategic alternatives, including a new investment or a potential sale, 17 years after the American … Business • 23 Nov 22
Disappointment for hosts Qatar in World Cup opener The football gods did not smile on the hosts Qatar as they slumped to an opening day defeat to Ecuador meaning their chances of emerging … World • 21 Nov 22
World Cup still big business despite advertiser unease Controversy around the hosts - and the resulting move to winter - has dented advertisers' interest in the World Cup, but even still it remains … Business • 20 Nov 22
FIFA: Beer will not be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums The sale of alcohol to fans at World Cup stadiums in Qatar has been banned with just two days to go until the tournament kicks … World Cup 2022 • 18 Nov 22
Is the World Cup really carbon neutral? Football's World Cup organisers have claimed that the tournament will be environmentally friendly and carbon neutral. However, some climatologists are expressing doubts over those claims. World • 17 Nov 22
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 … World • 16 Nov 22
World Cup: Rights groups demand worker compensation With the World Cup just days away, the spotlight is shining on Qatar, the controversial hosts of the tournament. World • 15 Nov 22
Footballer Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. UK • 15 Oct 22
Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of one count of rape Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of one count of rape on the direction of the judge at his trial at … Courts • 13 Sep 22
Jury deliberating as Ryan Giggs trial nears end The jury in the trial of ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has gone out to start its deliberations. World • 23 Aug 22
Medical team to be tried over death of Maradona Eight people who took care of football legend Diego Maradona will be tried in Argentinian courts for homicide, according to a ruling released following an … Argentina • 23 Jun 22
Calls for working group to address referee abuse The Federation of Irish Sport has called for the establishment of a working group of key stakeholders to help address the problem of abuse directed … Ireland • 11 May 22
Game over: EA, FIFA part ways after decades together Electronic Arts (EA) is parting ways with world soccer governing body FIFA after a near three-decade partnership and pulling the plug on one of the … World • 11 May 22
Maradona 'Hand of God' jersey sells for almost €8.5m The jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two momentous goals to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup, including the so-called "Hand … News Lens • 04 May 22
FIFA dementia study seeking 120 former pro footballers Researchers are seeking to recruit 120 former professional footballers to help with a new study to investigate how to reduce the risk of dementia. World • 26 Apr 22
Mexico tries to banish homophobic slur from football Mexico are playing World Cup qualifiers in front of a limited number of tightly controlled fans as part of efforts to stamp out an anti-gay … World • 02 Feb 22
Review: FIFA 22 EA's latest soccer simulator continues its trend of evolution over revolution - but it remains the gold standard title in the sport's sub-genre. Science and Technology • 21 Oct 21
England players racially abused following Italy defeat British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned the "appalling" racist abuse of England players on social media after their Euro 2020 final defeat. World • 12 Jul 21
Brazil to host Copa America after Argentina pull out The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Monday it would move next month's Copa America to Brazil, after original host nation Argentina pulled out … World • 31 May 21
Ryan Giggs charged with assaulting two women Wales manager and former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women. World • 23 Apr 21
Footballer born in refugee camp becomes UN ambassador A professional footballer with one of the world's top teams who was born in a refugee camp in Ghana has been appointed as a goodwill … News Lens • 24 Mar 21
Life kicks off with a Rovers jersey for Sligo newborns Every baby born at Sligo University Hospital this year will be offered a Sligo Rovers jersey "on the day they enter the world" in an … Regional • 15 Mar 21
Zaha first Premier League player not to take the knee Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha became the first Premier League player not to take a knee in solidarity with the anti-racism movement before this afternoon's … World • 13 Mar 21
Sligo Rovers museum moves online for virtual tours The gates to the ground may be closed but Sligo Rovers has produced a virtual tour of its outdoor museum at the Showgrounds so people … Regional • 02 Feb 21
