Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Amber Barrett: "We had to maintain our fitness because we didn't know when we were going to get the call to say we were going back."

Barrett turns her focus to beating Bundesliga drop

Having spent several weeks holed up in isolation in Germany, Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett is eager to help FC Cologne reignite their battle against relegation when action in the Frauen-Bundesliga resumes on Friday.

Soccer • 27 May 20

A behind closed doors game between Borussia Monchengladback and Cologne on 11 March

Cologne Covid-19 cases throw doubt on Bundesliga return

Three people have tested positive for coronavirus at Cologne and will be placed into a 14-day quarantine, the Bundesliga club said Friday in a potential blow to hopes of restarting the German football season this month.

Soccer • 02 May 20

Bayern Munich came away with a 4-0 win against Cologne

Coutinho opens account as Bayern seal four-goal win

Philippe Coutinho opened his Bundesliga account and Robert Lewandowski maintained his immaculate goalscoring form as Bayern Munich dismissed Cologne in a 4-0 victory.

Soccer • 21 Sep 19

Sehrou Guirassy secured the victory for Cologne with a second-half penalty.

Arsenal march on to knockout stages despite defeat

Arsenal fell to a narrow defeat at Cologne on Thursday night but will still progress into the knockout stages of the Europa League as Group H winners.

Soccer • 23 Nov 17

An estimated 20,000 Cologne fans made their way to the Emirates

UEFA to probe Arsenal Europa crowd trouble

A UEFA inspector will seek answers from Arsenal and Cologne over the cause of the crowd trouble which marred last week's Europa League meeting between the sides at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Sep 17

Cologne fans let off flares after Jhon Cordoba's goal at the Emirates

UEFA to charge Arsenal & Cologne over crowd chaos

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings following the crowd trouble which overshadowed Thursday night's Europa League match between Arsenal and Cologne at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Sep 17

Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring Arsenal's second goal

Arsenal see off Cologne challenge

Arsenal came from behind to beat Cologne in their delayed Europa League opener against a backdrop of crowd trouble at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Sep 17

The group H clash was due to kick-off at 20:05

Kick-off delayed in Arsenal v Cologne

Kick-off in the Europa League group stage match between Arsenal and Cologne was delayed by an hour in the interests of crowd safety

Soccer • 14 Sep 17

Danny Willett enjoyed the sweet smell of success in Cologne

Willett claims maiden European Tour victory

England's Danny Willett grabbed his first European Tour win, beating Australian Marcus Fraser at the fourth hole of a play-off for the BMW International Open in Cologne.

Golf • 24 Jun 12

Arsenal decision was easy, says Podolski

German international striker Lukas Podolski says signing for Arsenal was an easy choice as the Gunners are "a huge name in football with a great coach".

Soccer • 02 May 12

Cologne confirm Podolski will join Arsenal

Germany striker Lukas Podolski will join Arsenal for the start of next season, his current club Cologne have confirmed.

Soccer • 30 Apr 12

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