Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Finn Azaz has played seven times for Ireland

Transfers: Azaz set for Saints, Wolves to sell Silva

Republic of Ireland midfielder Finn Azaz looks set to swap Middlesbrough for fellow Championship side Southampton after the clubs agreed a deal reportedly worth £15m (€17.4m).

Soccer • 27 Aug

Jamie Gittens-Bynoe of Borussia Dortmund in action during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Fluminense FC and Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium on June 17, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)

Chelsea agree deal for Dortmund winger Gittens

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga club have confirmed.

Soccer • 04 Jul

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 25: Daniel Svensson #24 of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Jobe Bellingham #77, Ramy Bensebaini #5, and Waldemar Anton #3 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Borussia Dortmund a

Dortmund top Club World Cup group with win over Ulsan

Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup as Group F winners as they edged out Ulsan HD 1-0 in Cincinnati.

Soccer • 25 Jun

Jobe Bellingham (R) and Hercules of Fluminense

Dortmund held by Fluminense on Bellingham debut

Jobe Bellingham made his Borussia Dortmund debut as a substitute but could not inspire his new club as their opening match of the Club World Cup against Fluminense finished goalless.

Soccer • 18 Jun

Bellingham joins Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland

Jobe Bellingham has completed his big-money move to Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland in time to feature at the Club World Cup.

Soccer • 10 Jun

Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy completes his hat-trick in the win over Barcelona

Dortmund victory in vain as Barcelona reach last four

Five-time European champions Barcelona reached their first Champions League semi-final in six seasons with a 5-3 aggregate victory despite being beaten 3-1 by Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer • 15 Apr

Barcelona extended their unbeaten run thanks to an own goal from Leganes defender Jorge Saenz

European round-up: Barcelona move seven points clear

Barcelona secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at relegation battlers Leganes to move seven-points clear at the top of LaLiga and remain unbeaten in 2025.

Soccer • 13 Apr

The evergreen Robert Lewandowski helped put Barcelona in total control of the tie

Barcelona dismantle Dortmund to put one foot in semis

Imperious Barcelona thumped visitors Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg with Robert Lewandowski netted twice against his former club.

Soccer • 09 Apr

Champions League recap: PSG 3-1 Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain fight back to beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, while Barcelona are in total control after thrashing Borussia Dortmund 4-0.

Soccer • 09 Apr

Emre Can celebrates after equalising for the Bundesliga side

Dortmund come from behind to tee up Barcelona clash

Borussia Dortmund fought back to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the second year in a row as second-half goals by Emre Can and Maximilian Beier gave them a deserved 2-1 win at Lille

Soccer • 12 Mar

Brahim Diaz scored the winner at the Santiago Bernabeu

Champions League wrap: Real edge Madrid derby first leg

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz scored a second-half winner as the hosts edged out neighbours Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a scrappy first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi celebrates his goal against Sporting Lisbon

Champions League wrap: Dortmund in control, Juve win

There were first-leg wins for Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.

Soccer • 11 Feb

Raphinha is joined by team-mates after scoring Barcelona's dramatic match-winning goal

UCL wrap: Astonishing Barca comeback seals progression

Barcelona recorded an astonishing 5-4 victory at Benfica that booked the Spanish giants' place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Soccer • 21 Jan

Vinicius Junior took home the match ball

Champions League: Real roar back to destroy Dortmund

Real Madrid fought back from two goals down as Vinicius Jr grabbed a hat-trick in a thrilling 5-2 win over visitors Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Soccer • 23 Oct 24

Celtic were fined £17,000 after their fans' pyro display in Dortmund

Rodgers slams Celtic fans for pyro displays

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers claims only fans who do not care about the club would unleash pyrotechnics at next week's Champions League game against Atalanta.

Soccer • 18 Oct 24

Celtic hit with fan ban after Dortmund firework display

Celtic have been fined and given a suspended ban from selling away tickets for one European match after their supporters let off fireworks at this month's Champions League tie at Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer • 16 Oct 24

Brendan Rodgers and Celtic will look to pick up the pieces in the Champions League away to Celtic

Rodgers sees chance to grow after Dortmund humbling

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes his side can use their painful experience in Germany to improve - if they stick to their principles.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

Karim Adeyemi helped himself to a hat-trick

Abject Celtic demolished by free-scoring Dortmund

Celtic got a taste of their own medicine in Germany as they came crashing back down to earth with a 7-1 Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

Vincent Kompany is expected to see Bayern reclaim the title in Germany

Bayern in good Kompany ahead of Leverkusen title battle

Bayern Munich kick off their Bundesliga campaign at VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday with the spotlight firmly on new coach Vincent Kompany as he looks to guide the club back to the top of German football.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Transfer wrap: Palace sign Sarr, Gross joins Dortmund

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Senegal striker Ismaila Sarr from Marseille.

Soccer • 01 Aug 24

Ian Maatsen was part of the Borussia Dortmund team beaten by Real Madrid in last season's Champions League final during a loan move from Chelsea

Villa land defender Maatsen in £37m deal from Chelsea

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Netherlands international Ian Maatsen from Premier League rivals Chelsea for a reported £37.5million.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Nuri Sahin spent most of his professional playing career with the Black and Yellow

Sahin promoted to manager's job with Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have named Nuri Sahin as their new head coach following the departure of Edin Terzic.

Soccer • 14 Jun 24

A pitch invader takes a selfie with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior at Wembley

Wembley pitch invaders arrested following final delay

Three pitch invaders at the start of Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley have been arrested.

Soccer • 01 Jun 24

Nacho Fernandez lifts the Champions League trophy for Real Madrid at Wembley

Wasteful Dortmund pay the price as Madrid rule again

Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for a record-extending 15th time with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.

Soccer • 01 Jun 24

Champions League final: Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid recap

Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid face off at Wembley in the 2024 Champions League final

Soccer • 01 Jun 24