Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Tottenham Hotspur were without 14 players for the game in Germany

Son on the double as Tottenham win in Germany

A brace by Son Heung-min earned Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou a much-needed 3-2 win at Hoffenhem to help them take a big step towards a top-eight finish in the Europa League.

Soccer • 23 Jan

Troy Parrott gestures to the crowd after his winning goal in the Europa League clash

Europa League: Parrott sinks Roma, Keane's losing start

Troy Parrott bagged the most memorable goal of his club career tonight after coming off the bench to score for AZ Alkmaar in a 1-0 win over Italian giants Roma, while Robbie Keane's first competitive game in charge of Ferencvaros ended in defeat to Frankfurt.

Soccer • 23 Jan

Shels teen Sherlock set for move to Hoffenheim

Shelbourne teenager Finn Sherlock will leave the club to join German outfit Hoffenheim in July.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Matthew Moore captained Ireland to winning the Victory Shield

Highly-rated Cork City youngster Moore joins Hoffenheim

Republic of Ireland Under-16 captain Matthew Moore has joined Bundesliga side Hoffenheim from Cork City.

Soccer • 03 Apr 23

Chantal Hagel is congratulated by her Hoffenheim team-mates after completing a brace

Arsenal progress in Europe despite loss to Hoffenheim

Arsenal survived a scare as they advanced into the Women's Champions League quarter-finals despite being beaten 4-1 at Hoffenheim in their final Group C fixture.

Soccer • 15 Dec 21

The Argentinian was to the fore as the champions battled back for victory

European wrap: Di Maria on the mark as PSG edge Lille

Angel Di Maria scored a late winner as Paris St Germain came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Lille at the Parc des Princes.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Tobin Heath celebrates scoring Arsenal's 3rd goal with Katie McCabe

Arsenal shoot down Hoffenheim in Champions League

Katie McCabe played a starring role as Arsenal chalked up their first win of the Women's Champions League group stage by beating Hoffenheim 4-0 at Meadow Park.

Soccer • 14 Oct 21

Referee Frank Willenborg shows Monchengladbach's French forward Marcus Thuram the red card

Thuram apologises for Bundesliga spitting incident

Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram has apologised for spitting in the face of Hoffenheim defender Stefan Posch during Saturday's Bundesliga match.

Soccer • 20 Dec 20

Krzysztof Piatek slots home the leveller for Hertha Berlin

Bundesliga wrap: Piatek penalty denies RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig were denied second place in the Bundesliga as Krzysztof Piatek struck an 82nd-minute penalty for Hertha Berlin in a 2-2 draw.

Soccer • 27 May 20

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Dietmar Hopp come together with players to applaud the home fans

Bayern crush Hoffenheim as game interrupted over banner

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich fired in three goals in the opening 15 minutes en route to a 6-0 demolition of hosts Hoffenheim but the game was interrupted for 20 minutes over an offensive banner unfurled by visiting fans.

Soccer • 29 Feb 20

Sane the main man as City seal top spot

Manchester City secured top spot in Group F as Leroy Sane's double guided them to a 2-1 comeback win at home to Hoffenheim.

Soccer • 12 Dec 18

Pep Guardiola is missing some of his biggest stars

Pep Guardiola: I've only got 15 fit senior players

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have only 15 fit senior players available for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Hoffenheim.

Soccer • 11 Dec 18

Karim Benzema was on the scoresheet for Real Madrid

Champions League round-up: Real back to winning ways

Real Madrid calmed tensions over their dire recent form by earning a 2-1 win at home to Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League, snapping a run of five games without victory and easing the pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui.

Soccer • 23 Oct 18

Manchester City's Spanish midfielder David Silva (R) celebrates his winner

Sparkling Silva earns Manchester City precious victory

David Silva struck a late winner as Manchester City finally got their Champions League campaign up and running with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Hoffenheim.

Soccer • 02 Oct 18

Valencia goalkeeper Neto makes a save under pressure from Romelu Lukaku

Champions League recap: City strike late, United held

Man United move to four points in Group H after an uninspiring 0-0 draw at home to Valencia, while neighbours City struck late in Hoffenheim to kick-start their Champions League campaign.

Soccer • 02 Oct 18

Liverpool ahead of last night's clash with Hoffenheim at Anfield

The RTÉ panel discuss exciting, flawed Liverpool

Liverpool are back in the Champions League after a swashbuckling 6-3 aggregate defeat of Hoffenheim in their play-off tie to make the group stages. But will defensive frailties ultimately cost them?

Soccer • 24 Aug 17

Jurgen Klopp's booked their place in the Champions League group stage

Klopp hails his players after Champions League progress

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to the way his players dealt with the pressure of their crucial Champions League qualifier with German side Hoffenheim.

Soccer • 23 Aug 17

Emre Can's brace of goals were crucial for Liverpool

Free-scoring Liverpool book CL group stage place

Liverpool overpowered Hoffenheim 4-2 at Anfield to ease into the Champions League group stages with a 6-3 aggregate play-off victory.

Soccer • 24 Aug 17

Liverpool v Hoffenheim recap

Liverpool booked their place in the group stages of the Champions League with a thrilling 4-2 victory over German side Hoffenheim. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 23 Aug 17

Jurgen Klopp: 'He can't start because on top of that (injury) he's now ill.'

'Everything is 100%' between Klopp & Coutinho

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has quashed fears his relationship with Philippe Coutinho has been harmed by the Brazilian's desire to join Barcelona.

Soccer • 23 Aug 17

Trent Alexander-Arnold gave Liverpool the lead away to Hoffenheim

Goalscorer Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool dreamland

Trent Alexander-Arnold admitted his goal-scoring exploits in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim in their Champions League play-off first-leg was "a thing of dreams".

Soccer • 16 Aug 17

James Milner celebrates Liverpool's second goal

Advantage Liverpool as Reds secure away win in Germany

Liverpool took a giant step towards the Champions League group stages after securing a 2-1 away win in the first-leg of their third round qualifier against Hoffenheim.

Soccer • 15 Aug 17

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is hoping to draw on European heartbreak for motivation

Liverpool to draw on European defeat for motivation

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson intends to use his last European experience to shape his future ones as the Reds look to secure their return to the Champions League.

Soccer • 15 Aug 17

Jurgen Klopp takes his Liverpool side to Hoffenheim

Klopp excited by clash with Hoffenheim

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has welcomed a Champions League clash with Hoffenheim, admitting he felt that he would be heading back to his native Germany in the play-off round.

Soccer • 04 Aug 17

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool will have to overcome German opposition in the play-off round

CL draw: Hoffenheim v Liverpool - Celtic v Astana

Liverpool's return to the Champions League will see them play Hoffenheim in the play-off round.

Soccer • 04 Aug 17