Korean club given record fine over sex dolls in stands A South Korean football club has been fined a record 100 million won (€74,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors. World • 21 May 20
Korean club given record fine over sex dolls in stands A South Korean football club has been fined a record 100 million won (€74,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors. World • 21 May 20
All eyes on Bundesliga as German football resumes The Bundesliga became the first major European football league to return to action since the coronavirus lockdown, with teams playing in empty, echoing stadiums this afternoon. News • 16 May 20
All eyes on Bundesliga as German football resumes The Bundesliga became the first major European football league to return to action since the coronavirus lockdown, with teams playing in empty, echoing stadiums this afternoon. News • 16 May 20
FAI appoints Roy Barrett as independent chairperson The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Roy Barrett as the independent chairperson of the association, as well as Catherine Guy and Liz Joyce as independent directors to the board. FAI • 08 Jan 20
FAI appoints Roy Barrett as independent chairperson The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Roy Barrett as the independent chairperson of the association, as well as Catherine Guy and Liz Joyce as independent directors to the board. FAI • 08 Jan 20
Money should not go into black hole to fix FAI - Bruton Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has said taxpayer's money should not be paid into a "black hole" in order to fix the FAI's problems. Ireland • 30 Dec 19
Money should not go into black hole to fix FAI - Bruton Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has said taxpayer's money should not be paid into a "black hole" in order to fix the FAI's problems. Ireland • 30 Dec 19
FAI board apologises for 'mistakes of the past' The FAI board has apologised to those involved in Irish football, the public and its staff for "mistakes of the past". Ireland • 30 Dec 19
FAI board apologises for 'mistakes of the past' The FAI board has apologised to those involved in Irish football, the public and its staff for "mistakes of the past". Ireland • 30 Dec 19
FAI staff seek urgent meeting with Govt over finances Staff at the FAI are seeking an urgent meeting with management and the Government following the revelations about the association's finances. Ireland • 07 Dec 19
FAI staff seek urgent meeting with Govt over finances Staff at the FAI are seeking an urgent meeting with management and the Government following the revelations about the association's finances. Ireland • 07 Dec 19
The FAI accounts: What did we learn? The FAI informed the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) in March of this year of a €100,000 loan to the organisation made by its former CEO and Director, John Delaney. Ireland • 06 Dec 19
The FAI accounts: What did we learn? The FAI informed the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) in March of this year of a €100,000 loan to the organisation made by its former CEO and Director, John Delaney. Ireland • 06 Dec 19
Sport Ireland refers FAI audit report to gardaí Sport Ireland has referred an independent audit of the financial affairs of the Football Association of Ireland to gardaí. Ireland • 27 Nov 19
Sport Ireland refers FAI audit report to gardaí Sport Ireland has referred an independent audit of the financial affairs of the Football Association of Ireland to gardaí. Ireland • 27 Nov 19
Landmark equal pay deal for Australia women footballers Women footballers playing for Australia's national team will earn the same as their male counterparts under a deal unveiled today, which has been hailed as a landmark for gender equality in sport. World • 06 Nov 19
Landmark equal pay deal for Australia women footballers Women footballers playing for Australia's national team will earn the same as their male counterparts under a deal unveiled today, which has been hailed as a landmark for gender equality in sport. World • 06 Nov 19
FAI audit to be delayed after John Delaney resignation Sport Ireland's forensic audit of the FAI's finances is to be delayed following the resignation of former FAI CEO John Delaney on Saturday. Ireland • 01 Oct 19
FAI audit to be delayed after John Delaney resignation Sport Ireland's forensic audit of the FAI's finances is to be delayed following the resignation of former FAI CEO John Delaney on Saturday. Ireland • 01 Oct 19
French refs told not to stop games for homophobic abuse France's sports minister has hit out at the head of the country's FA after he told referees to no longer stop matches for homophobic abuse from fans. News Lens • 10 Sep 19
French refs told not to stop games for homophobic abuse France's sports minister has hit out at the head of the country's FA after he told referees to no longer stop matches for homophobic abuse from fans. News Lens • 10 Sep 19
Arsenal players confronted by armed attackers Arsenal full-back Sead Kolasinac fought off two men wielding knives after he and team-mate Mesut Ozil were attacked in north London yesterday. UK • 26 Jul 19
Arsenal players confronted by armed attackers Arsenal full-back Sead Kolasinac fought off two men wielding knives after he and team-mate Mesut Ozil were attacked in north London yesterday. UK • 26 Jul 19
Ronaldo will not face rape charges in Nevada Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face any charges over an alleged rape in the US state of Nevada a decade ago, prosecutors have said. World • 22 Jul 19
Ronaldo will not face rape charges in Nevada Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face any charges over an alleged rape in the US state of Nevada a decade ago, prosecutors have said. World • 22 Jul 19
Ross disappointed FAI president to seek re-election Minister for Sport Shane Ross has strongly criticised the decision of FAI President Donal Conway to proceed with a re-election bid, saying he wanted a "clean sweep" at the top of the association. FAI • 21 Jul 19
Ross disappointed FAI president to seek re-election Minister for Sport Shane Ross has strongly criticised the decision of FAI President Donal Conway to proceed with a re-election bid, saying he wanted a "clean sweep" at the top of the association. FAI • 21 Jul 19
Sport Ireland told FAI none of old board should stand Sport Ireland has told the FAI that they do not believe any of the existing board should go forward for the new board, while also expressing their disapproval with Noel Mooney's appointment as general manager. FAI • 17 Jul 19
Sport Ireland told FAI none of old board should stand Sport Ireland has told the FAI that they do not believe any of the existing board should go forward for the new board, while also expressing their disapproval with Noel Mooney's appointment as general manager. FAI • 17 Jul 19
Varadkar: Questions need to be answered on FAI finances Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is surprised by the revelations surrounding the Football Association of Ireland and its finances and said questions have to be answered. Ireland • 25 Mar 19
Varadkar: Questions need to be answered on FAI finances Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is surprised by the revelations surrounding the Football Association of Ireland and its finances and said questions have to be answered. Ireland • 25 Mar 19
Delaney to step down as FAI chief, taking on new role The Chief Executive of the FAI John Delaney is to step aside from his role with immediate effect. Ireland • 24 Mar 19
Delaney to step down as FAI chief, taking on new role The Chief Executive of the FAI John Delaney is to step aside from his role with immediate effect. Ireland • 24 Mar 19
Ireland to face Switzerland, Denmark in Euro qualifiers The Republic of Ireland have been drawn to face Switzerland and Denmark in the Euro 2020 qualifiers. Ireland • 02 Dec 18
Ireland to face Switzerland, Denmark in Euro qualifiers The Republic of Ireland have been drawn to face Switzerland and Denmark in the Euro 2020 qualifiers. Ireland • 02 Dec 18
Dortmund team-bus bomber given 14-year jail sentence A German man who launched a shrapnel bomb attack on the team bus of football club Borussia Dortmund in April 2017 has been sentenced to 14 years in jail. World • 27 Nov 18
Dortmund team-bus bomber given 14-year jail sentence A German man who launched a shrapnel bomb attack on the team bus of football club Borussia Dortmund in April 2017 has been sentenced to 14 years in jail. World • 27 Nov 18
Sanctions system to be introduced after referee assault A tiered system of sanctions is set to be introduced for assaults on referees following a meeting between FAI officials and the Irish Soccer Referees Society. Ireland • 17 Nov 18
Sanctions system to be introduced after referee assault A tiered system of sanctions is set to be introduced for assaults on referees following a meeting between FAI officials and the Irish Soccer Referees Society. Ireland • 17 Nov 18
Referee injured in attack after game in midlands FAI Chief Executive John Delaney is to meet the Irish Soccer Referees' Society to discuss an assault on a referee following a football match in the midlands yesterday. Leinster • 12 Nov 18
Referee injured in attack after game in midlands FAI Chief Executive John Delaney is to meet the Irish Soccer Referees' Society to discuss an assault on a referee following a football match in the midlands yesterday. Leinster • 12 Nov 18
Martin Cox says he was kicked as he tended to brother The brother of an Irish Liverpool fan who was seriously injured before a Champions League semi-final has told a court he was kicked as he tended to him on the ground. UK • 12 Oct 18
Martin Cox says he was kicked as he tended to brother The brother of an Irish Liverpool fan who was seriously injured before a Champions League semi-final has told a court he was kicked as he tended to him on the ground. UK • 12 Oct 18
Ronaldo 'firmly denies' rape allegation against him Portuguese international footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has denied allegations of rape made against him. Cristiano Ronaldo • 03 Oct 18
Ronaldo 'firmly denies' rape allegation against him Portuguese international footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has denied allegations of rape made against him. Cristiano Ronaldo • 03 Oct 18
Former FIFA official Napout jailed for nine years in US The former head of the South American football confederation CONMEBOL, Juan Angel Napout, has been jailed for nine years for his role in the sweeping FIFA corruption scandal. FIFA • 30 Aug 18
Former FIFA official Napout jailed for nine years in US The former head of the South American football confederation CONMEBOL, Juan Angel Napout, has been jailed for nine years for his role in the sweeping FIFA corruption scandal. FIFA • 30 Aug 18
Eamon Dunphy to leave RTÉ after 40 years Broadcaster and pundit Eamon Dunphy has said he is leaving RTÉ after 40 years with the organisation. Ireland • 25 Jul 18
Eamon Dunphy to leave RTÉ after 40 years Broadcaster and pundit Eamon Dunphy has said he is leaving RTÉ after 40 years with the organisation. Ireland • 25 Jul 18
