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
Sligo man hoping to lead team to World Cup success When the opening ceremony and first game of the World Cup kicks off in Russia today, it will take place on a pitch installed by an Irish-owned company. Ireland • 14 Jun 18
Sligo man hoping to lead team to World Cup success When the opening ceremony and first game of the World Cup kicks off in Russia today, it will take place on a pitch installed by an Irish-owned company. Ireland • 14 Jun 18
Irish international faces jail over drink-driving crash Republic of Ireland international Darren Gibson has been told he faces jail after admitting a second drink-drive charge in less than three years. Courts • 17 Apr 18
Irish international faces jail over drink-driving crash Republic of Ireland international Darren Gibson has been told he faces jail after admitting a second drink-drive charge in less than three years. Courts • 17 Apr 18
Ashes of former Man United captain scattered in Cork The ashes of former Irish footballer and cricketer Noel Cantwell have been scattered at the grounds of a cricket club in Co Cork. Munster • 13 Apr 18
Ashes of former Man United captain scattered in Cork The ashes of former Irish footballer and cricketer Noel Cantwell have been scattered at the grounds of a cricket club in Co Cork. Munster • 13 Apr 18
Former Red Devil takes part in first Mass A former Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer ordained to the priesthood has taken part in his first Mass. Ulster • 11 Jul 17
Former Red Devil takes part in first Mass A former Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer ordained to the priesthood has taken part in his first Mass. Ulster • 11 Jul 17
Agreement reached between FAI and women's national team The row between the Football Association of Ireland and the women's national team has been resolved following mediation talks between the sides. FAI • 06 Apr 17
Agreement reached between FAI and women's national team The row between the Football Association of Ireland and the women's national team has been resolved following mediation talks between the sides. FAI • 06 Apr 17
Ireland women's team withdraw from training Members of the Women's National Team did not take part in a FAI training camp in Dublin, ahead of mediation talks this evening. Ireland • 05 Apr 17
Ireland women's team withdraw from training Members of the Women's National Team did not take part in a FAI training camp in Dublin, ahead of mediation talks this evening. Ireland • 05 Apr 17
Stokes gets suspended sentence after assault Footballer Anthony Stokes has been given a two-year suspended sentence for assaulting an Elvis impersonator in a nightclub. News • 01 Feb 17
Stokes gets suspended sentence after assault Footballer Anthony Stokes has been given a two-year suspended sentence for assaulting an Elvis impersonator in a nightclub. News • 01 Feb 17
Chelsea fans sentenced over Paris racist incident Four Chelsea fans have been handed suspended jail sentences by a French court over a racist incident that happened before a Champions League tie in 2015. News • 03 Jan 17
Chelsea fans sentenced over Paris racist incident Four Chelsea fans have been handed suspended jail sentences by a French court over a racist incident that happened before a Champions League tie in 2015. News • 03 Jan 17
Ten suspects identified in abuse investigation British police have identified ten suspects in a major investigation into historical child sex abuse in youth football as the scandal continues to grow. World • 01 Dec 16
Ten suspects identified in abuse investigation British police have identified ten suspects in a major investigation into historical child sex abuse in youth football as the scandal continues to grow. World • 01 Dec 16
UK inquiry may examine football abuse allegations The British national inquiry into child sexual abuse has opened the door to examining allegations within football. News • 25 Nov 16
UK inquiry may examine football abuse allegations The British national inquiry into child sexual abuse has opened the door to examining allegations within football. News • 25 Nov 16
Footballer Ched Evans found not guilty of rape Professional footballer Ched Evans has been found not guilty of rape following a two-week retrial. News • 14 Oct 16
Footballer Ched Evans found not guilty of rape Professional footballer Ched Evans has been found not guilty of rape following a two-week retrial. News • 14 Oct 16
Irishman collects medal for Irish Euro2016 fans Irish fan Jamie Monaghan has collected a special award from the mayor of Paris on behalf of Republic of Ireland football supporters for their exemplary behaviour during the Euros, News • 08 Jul 16
Irishman collects medal for Irish Euro2016 fans Irish fan Jamie Monaghan has collected a special award from the mayor of Paris on behalf of Republic of Ireland football supporters for their exemplary behaviour during the Euros, News • 08 Jul 16
Leicester City's win big boost to local economy Leicester City's Premier League title win could be worth around £22m to the local economy, according to estimates. Business • 03 May 16
Leicester City's win big boost to local economy Leicester City's Premier League title win could be worth around £22m to the local economy, according to estimates. Business • 03 May 16
Chinese investors buy 13% stake in Man City Chinese investors China Media Capital (CMC) and CITIC Capital have bought a 13% stake in the parent company of Manchester City Football Club for €377m, the companies said. Business • 01 Dec 15
Chinese investors buy 13% stake in Man City Chinese investors China Media Capital (CMC) and CITIC Capital have bought a 13% stake in the parent company of Manchester City Football Club for €377m, the companies said. Business • 01 Dec 15
‘No explosives’ found in Hanover football scare A German regional minister has said no explosives have been found so far and no arrests made after a Germany-Netherlands friendly football match was cancelled, due to a "serious" bomb threat. News • 17 Nov 15
‘No explosives’ found in Hanover football scare A German regional minister has said no explosives have been found so far and no arrests made after a Germany-Netherlands friendly football match was cancelled, due to a "serious" bomb threat. News • 17 Nov 15
President pays tribute to Irish soccer team President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the Irish soccer team after their dramatic 1-0 win over world champions Germany at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last night. News • 09 Oct 15
President pays tribute to Irish soccer team President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the Irish soccer team after their dramatic 1-0 win over world champions Germany at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last night. News • 09 Oct 15
Sepp Blatter to serve fifth FIFA term Sepp Blatter has defeated Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan in the presidential election at the FIFA Congress in Zurich. News • 30 May 15
Sepp Blatter to serve fifth FIFA term Sepp Blatter has defeated Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan in the presidential election at the FIFA Congress in Zurich. News • 30 May 15
Blatter refuses to take responsibility for scandal FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said he cannot be held responsible for the corruption scandal at the organisation and it must earn lost trust back. News • 28 May 15
Blatter refuses to take responsibility for scandal FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said he cannot be held responsible for the corruption scandal at the organisation and it must earn lost trust back. News • 28 May 15
