Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona battles for the ball with Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain

PSG 2-3 Barcelona: Champions League quarter-final recap

Relive all the action from the first legs of the remaining Champions League quarter-finals.

Carlo Ancelotti wants more support for Vinicius Jr

Ancelotti urges 'zero tolerance' of racism in La Liga

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti called for a zero tolerance policy against La Liga's recurring "racism problem" following more incidents of racist abuse directed at forward Vinicius Jr.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

Vinicius Junior was the target of racist abuse once again

Real Madrid file complaint over Vinicius abuse

Real Madrid have filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities after "racist and hateful insults" appeared to be directed at their striker Vinicius Junior by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans this week.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

Atletico Madrid players celebrate after the shootout win

Atletico vanquish Inter in shootout after dramatic tie

Jan Oblak was the hero for Atletico Madrid as they beat Inter Milan on penalties to progress into the Champions League quarter-finals.

Soccer • 13 Mar 24

Marko Arnautovic celebrates the only goal of the game at the San Siro

Arnautovic on target as Inter edge past Atletico

Marko Arnautovic came off the bench to score the winning goal as Inter Milan defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the San Siro in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Soccer • 21 Feb 24

Celtic reject Atletico Madrid offer for Matt O'Riley

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has vowed Matt O'Riley will not be sold this month after the club rejected an offer from Atletico Madrid for the Denmark international midfielder.

Soccer • 25 Jan 24

Joselu celebrates scoring Real Madrid's fourth goal

Real prevail in eight-goal Super Cup derby thriller

Real Madrid sealed a 5-3 comeback win over city rivals Atletico in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup semi-final.

Soccer • 10 Jan 24

Euro 2020 winner Nicolo Barella put the icing on the cake for Inter MIlan

European wrap: Inter head Serie A's Christmas list

Serie A leaders Inter Milan earned their fourth straight league win after beating Lecce 2-0 at San Siro, ensuring they would remain four points clear of Juventus until after Christmas.

Soccer • 23 Dec 23

Champions League wrap: PSG secure last-16 berth

PSG drew 1-1 at Group F winners Borussia Dortmund on to secure second place and a spot in the Champions League knockout stage in their final group match.

Soccer • 13 Dec 23

It was a frustrating night for Brendan Rodgers and Celtic on Tuesday

Rodgers confident Celtic can shrug off Madrid mauling

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is confident the culture they have created will allow them to quickly move on from their difficult night in Madrid.

Soccer • 11 Nov 23

Brendan Rodgers: 'I think the red card is a big turning point'

VAR is turning football into a computer game - Rodgers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers likened modern football to a "computer game" after claiming Daizen Maeda was sent off following a needless VAR intervention in his side's 6-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 07 Nov 23

Antoine Griezmann was in fine form for Atletico Madrid

Ruthless Atletico Madrid hit ten-man Celtic for six

Daizen Maeda was sent off as Celtic suffered a thumping 6-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid to leave them adrift in their Champions League group.

Soccer • 07 Nov 23

Antoine Griezmann drills in the opening goal

Champions League: Atletico Madrid 6-0 Celtic - recap

Celtic have suffered a heavy loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 07 Nov 23

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone expects another tough test against Celtic

Simeone has 'full respect' for Celtic style

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is braced for a Celtic onslaught after admitting their pressure did not give his side "time to think" in Glasgow.

Soccer • 06 Nov 23

Liam Scales battles for possession with Antoine Griezmann

Rodgers: Celtic can compete with top-level teams

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed his side's "terrific performance" after a 2-2 Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 26 Oct 23

Celtic's Luis Palma celebrates after making it 2-1 against Atletico Madrid

Celtic can't shake off Atletico at Parkhead

Celtic twice lost a lead as they gained their first Champions League point in a 2-2 home draw with 10-man Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 25 Oct 23

Celtic have competed well without taking any points in the Champions League yet this season

Rodgers: Celtic must take something from Atletico clash

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admits they need to take something from the visit of Atletico Madrid to progress in Europe.

Soccer • 24 Oct 23

Rodgers' side have lost to Feyenoord and Lazio in their opening group stage games

Rodgers wants Celtic to prove point when Atletico visit

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers wants his team to show they can take on the best in the world when they host Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Soccer • 24 Oct 23

Dani Carvajal earned Real a point that will keep them top ahead of El Clasico

European wrap: Real Madrid salvage point at Sevilla

Dani Carvajal's 78th-minute header rescued a point for Real Madrid at Sevilla and ensured they will travel to Barcelona next weekend as La Liga leaders.

Soccer • 21 Oct 23

Champions League: Wins for Barcelona and Atletico

Substitute Ferran Torres scored to give Barcelona a hard-fought 1-0 win at Porto in their Champions League Group H clash

Soccer • 04 Oct 23

European wrap: Atletico run riot against Rayo Vallecano

Atletico Madrid scored four times in 13 second-half minutes to win 7-0 at Rayo Vallecano to move second in the LaLiga table.

Soccer • 28 Aug 23

Kylian Mbappe celebrates his record-breaking goal

Euro round-up: Mbappe breaks PSG scoring record

Kylian Mbappe became Paris St Germain's all-time leading scorer with his 201st goal in Saturday's 4-2 Ligue 1 victory over Nantes.

Soccer • 04 Mar 23

Matt Doherty was unveiled by Atletico Madrid today

Doherty: The signs were there for Atletico switch

Republic of Ireland international Matt Doherty feels Atletico Madrid are a natural fit for him and is excited by the new challenge after making a surprise transfer to the La Liga side.

Soccer • 01 Feb 23