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Is this the Greatest Football Team of the 21st Century?

In an attempt to have some festive fun, we have made a stab at picking the Greatest Football Team of the 21st Century. This is sure to go without a hitch...

Football • 13 hrs

Nottingham Forest's John Robertson (c) gets away from Birmingham City's Kevin Dillon (r) and Steve Fox (l)

Forest European Cup winner John Robertson dies at 72

Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson has died at the age of 72 on Christmas Day following a long illness.

Soccer • 8 hrs

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 25: Dak Prescott #4 hands the ball off to Malik Davis #43 of the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scot

NFL: Cowboys beat Commanders as Netflix pull out stops

Dallas Cowboys beat Washington Commanders 30-23 as the NFC East rivals kicked off the NFL's Christmas schedule.

US Sport • 3 hrs

Premier League midterm report card

Which Premier League teams are exceeding expectations, who's falling behind and who needs to knuckle down and do better? It's all here in this season's midterm report.

Soccer • 24 Dec

5 July 2025; Irish Examiner photographer Eddie O'Hare, who retired after today's game having served the paper for more than 47 years, is photographed with the Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns before the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Champi

The 25 best sporting images of 2025

Following another spectacular year of sport, we share some of the best work from our friends over at Sportsfile and Getty Images.

Football • 18 hrs

14 June 2025; Andrew Porter of Leinster celebrates his side's third try scored by team-mate Josh van der Flier during the United Rugby Championship Grand Final match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sports

Leinster's Porter returns from injury for Munster derby

Andrew Porter is set to make his first Leinster appearance since October in Saturday's interpro derby against Munster at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 17 hrs

10 October 2025; John Ryan of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Ryan eyeing landmark cap as Munster make seven changes

Munster have made seven changes for their United Rugby Championship interpro clash with Leinster on Saturday while John Ryan could become just the third player from the province to reach 250 caps.

Rugby • 24 Dec

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United applauds the fans after the draw in the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 04, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justi

Amorim refuses to put timescale on Fernandes recovery

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes' injury will keep him out for very long but declined to put a timescale on his absence.

Soccer • 24 Dec

27 December 2024; Romeo Coolio, with Sam Ewing up, jumps the last on their way to winning the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hdle (Grade 1) 4-y-o plus on day two of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin. Photo by Da

Elliott expects Coolio clues at Leopardstown

Gordon Elliott expects to have a clearer idea of what path Romeo Coolio will take for the rest of the season after he drops back in trip for the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown.

Racing • 24 Dec

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Harry Maguire of Manchester United scores his team's second goal past Giorgi Mamardashvili of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, E

Slot frustrated by Liverpool's set-piece issues

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admitted it should be impossible to be a top-four team with their poor record at set-pieces.

Soccer • 24 Dec

Art of the darts chat hits maximums at Ally Pally

The World Darts Championship always delivers drama and it's all embellished by the skilful art of darts commentary.

Darts • 24 Dec

5 December 2025; Ulster head coach Richie Murphy before the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Ulster and Racing 92 at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ulster make six changes for Connacht trip

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has made six changes for the United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 24 Dec

AFCON: Zidane's son keeps clean sheet for Algeria

Algeria, with Zinedine Zidane watching, made a comfortable start to their tournament while Burkina Faso struck a late double.

Soccer • 24 Dec

14 November 2025; Daniel Ryan of Ireland during the U20 Challenge Match between Ireland and South Africa at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Connacht hand debut to winger Ryan for Ulster visit

Denis Buckley is set to move to second in Connacht's all-time appearance list after being named in Stuart Lancaster's side for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash with Ulster at Dexcom Stadium.

Rugby • 24 Dec

25 October 2025; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Connacht at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

O'Donoghue impressed by McMillan's 'calm presence'

With Munster going well in the United Rugby Championship and a derby game to come against Leinster on Saturday, Jack O'Donoghue believes Clayton McMillan's style of coaching has resulted in a greater air of confidence around the squad.

Rugby • 24 Dec

Arsenal players celebrate winning the penalty shoot out after the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on December 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal into Carabao Cup semi-final after penalty drama

Arsenal secured their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after a marathon 8-7 sudden-death penalty shoot-out victory over Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 23 Dec

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, and Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford shake hands during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Brentford at Etihad Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Ma

Andrews pleased with Brentford's direction of travel

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews is confident his squad can continue to move in the right direction over the second half of the season.

Soccer • 24 Dec

Cork City boss Nash steps down in shock move

Cork City's preparations for the new season have been rocked with the news that manager Ger Nash has stepped down with immediate effect.

Soccer • 23 Dec

Year that dreams are made of - McIlroy's magical moments

2025 in Review • 24 Dec

8 Aug 1996: Masashi Ozaki, or Jumbo Ozaki of Japan lines up his putt on the first green in the first round of the US PGA Championships at the Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT

Hall of Famer Ozaki dies

Japan's most successful player, Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki, has died at the age of 78.

Golf • 24 Dec

Michael van Gerwen of the Netherlands reacts during his second round match against William O'Connor of Ireland

Van Gerwen turns on the style as O'Connor falls short

Michael van Gerwen flexed his muscles against Limerick's Willie O'Connor as he powered into the third round of the World Championship, while Daryl Gurney from Derry also bowed out.

Darts • 24 Dec

Brooks Koepka at the 2025 Open de France

Koepka to leave LIV Golf at the end of the season

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka will leave LIV Golf at the end of the 2025 season.

Brooks Koepka • 23 Dec

Alexander Isak of Liverpool is tackled by Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur as he scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 20, 2025 in London, England.

Frank backs Van de Ven after Slot criticism of tackle

Thomas Frank has defended Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven after his challenge on Alexander Isak was described as "reckless" by Liverpool boss Arne Slot.

Soccer • 23 Dec

'Leo Cullen's men are still the yardstick by which most teams are measured'

Leinster double could elevate Munster season

Munster's latest clash with URC champions Leinster can have a huge say on how the rest of their season plays out, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 23 Dec

Izuchukwu 'buzzing' with new Ulster deal

Ireland forward Cormac Izuchukwu has signed a new deal with Ulster until the summer of 2028, the province has announced.

Rugby • 23 Dec

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Is this the Greatest Football Team of the 21st Century?

Forest European Cup winner John Robertson dies at 72

NFL: Cowboys beat Commanders as Netflix pull out stops

Premier League midterm report card

The 25 best sporting images of 2025

Leinster's Porter returns from injury for Munster derby

Ryan eyeing landmark cap as Munster make seven changes

Amorim refuses to put timescale on Fernandes recovery

Elliott expects Coolio clues at Leopardstown

Slot frustrated by Liverpool's set-piece issues

Art of the darts chat hits maximums at Ally Pally

Ulster make six changes for Connacht trip

AFCON: Zidane's son keeps clean sheet for Algeria

Connacht hand debut to winger Ryan for Ulster visit

O'Donoghue impressed by McMillan's 'calm presence'

Arsenal into Carabao Cup semi-final after penalty drama

Andrews pleased with Brentford's direction of travel

Cork City boss Nash steps down in shock move

Year that dreams are made of - McIlroy's magical moments

Hall of Famer Ozaki dies

Van Gerwen turns on the style as O'Connor falls short

Koepka to leave LIV Golf at the end of the season

Frank backs Van de Ven after Slot criticism of tackle

Leinster double could elevate Munster season

Izuchukwu 'buzzing' with new Ulster deal