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Idah facing 'significant' time on the sidelines

Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah is set for a "significant" spell on the sidelines after Swansea City manager Vitor Matos gave an update on the striker.

Soccer • 01 Jan

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 5: Roberto Carlos on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Im

Brazil great Carlos recovering well after procedure

Brazil great Roberto Carlos has announced he is "recovering well" in hospital after undergoing a planned medical procedure.

Soccer • 01 Jan

Cameroon's Christian Kofane after scoring against Mozambique at 2025-26 AFCON

AFCON: Kofane strike earns Cameroon win over Mozambique

Teenage starlet Christian Kofane announced his arrival on the international ⁠stage with a stunning winner as Cameroon came from behind to beat Mozambique 2-1 and finish ‍second in Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Soccer • 31 Dec 25

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Josh Cullen of Burnley reacts to an injury during the Premier League match between Burnley and Everton at Turf Moor on December 27, 2025 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Blow for Ireland as Cullen set for 'prolonged' absence

The Republic of Ireland have suffered a signifcant injury blow ahead of March's World Cup play-offs after Burnley confirmed that midfielder Josh Cullen sustained a serious knee injury.

Soccer • 31 Dec 25

Tunisia's Dylan Bronn (L) and Tanzania's Feisal Salum - Africa Cup of Nations

AFCON: Tanzania reach knockout phase for the first time

Tanzania grabbed a second-half equaliser to hold ⁠Tunisia to a 1-1 draw in their last Group C encounter at the ‍Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and book themselves a place in the last 16.

Soccer • 30 Dec 25

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the opening ceremony of The âWorld Sports Summitâ at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 29, 2025.

Infantino cites 150m requests in ticket price defence

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the ticket prices for next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, citing heavy demand for them ⁠and the revenue generated for the sport around the world.

Soccer • 29 Dec 25

Amad Diallo of Côte d'Ivoire scores and celebrates his teams first goal during the AFCON Group F match between Ivory Coast and Cameroon at Marrakech stadium, Marrakech , Morocco on December 28, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

AFCON: Diallo on target in Ivory Coast draw

Defending champions Ivory Coast took a lead that lasted only five minutes before Cameroon equalised to secure a 1-1 draw in their heavyweight clash at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday.

Soccer • 28 Dec 25

Nicolas Jackson of Senegal controls the ball during the international friendly match between England and Senegal at City Ground on June 10, 2025 in Nottingham, England.

AFCON: Jackson brace gets Senegal off to perfect start

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal got their 2025 ⁠Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a winning start with a comfortable 3-0 Group D ‍victory over Botswana in Tangier.

Soccer • 24 Dec 25

5 highs and 5 lows for the Girls and Boys in Green

It was a rollercoaster year for the Republic of Ireland international teams - laced with difficult moments, graced with a few that will live long in the memory.

Soccer • 23 Dec 25

Ireland's forward #07 Troy Parrott celebrates

Iconic Parrott goal voted Irish sporting moment of 2025

Katie Taylor remains the most popular athlete in the country, while Troy Parrott's dramatic hat-trick in Budapest was voted the most memorable sporting moment of 2025.

Soccer • 18 Dec 25

Argentina captain Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup in 2022. Next year's winner will receive

Record-breaking World Cup prize fund up 50% from Qatar

FIFA has confirmed a record-breaking $727m (€620m) prize money fund for next year's World Cup, up 50% from the last finals in Qatar.

Soccer • 17 Dec 25

The FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown clock in Guadalajara

FIFA makes World Cup ticket climbdown after backlash

FIFA has introduced cheaper World Cup tickets for national teams' most loyal fans after an outcry over pricing erupted last week.

Soccer • 16 Dec 25

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 3: FIFA President Gianni Infantino on a visit to the Kennedy center ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw on December 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA urged to halt World Cup ticket sales over prices

FIFA has been urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after it emerged countries' most loyal fans faced paying "extortionate" prices for tickets, with the cheapest for the final coming in at over €3,500.

Soccer • 11 Dec 25

Kyra Carusa #19 of San Diego Wave FC gestures during the NWSL match between San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns at Snapdragon Stadium on May 10, 2025 in San Diego, California

Carusa's time at San Diego Wave comes to an end

Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa has departed NWSL outfit San Diego Wave after reaching the end of her contract.

Soccer • 10 Dec 25

10 September 2023; Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland takes a drink before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between Republic of Ireland and Netherlands at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Mandatory water breaks confirmed for World Cup

Water breaks will be enforced at every World Cup match next summer, FIFA has announced.

Soccer • 08 Dec 25

Potential Group A opponents for Republic of Ireland

Group A - Ireland's potential World Cup opponents

We take a look at the Republic of Ireland's potential Group A opponents, should Heimir Hallgrimsson's side qualify through the play-offs.

Soccer • 06 Dec 25

Ireland may face Mexico, South Africa and South Korea

The Republic of Ireland will face co-hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea if they qualify via the play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup • 05 Dec 25

5 December 2025; Roberto Lopes of Shamrock Rovers recipient of the Soccer Writers Ireland 2025 Men's Personality of the Year Award during the 2025 Soccer Writers Ireland Awards at Clontarf Castle in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

World Cup Lopes and Brady land scribes' accolades

World Cup-bound Pico Lopes of Shamrock Rovers and New York-born Kelly Brady scooped the annual SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Personality of the Year awards at Friday's gala ceremony in Dublin.

Soccer • 05 Dec 25

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 03: The official balls for the draw are seen on stage at the Kennedy Center ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw on December 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup draw: All you need to know

The draw for the World Cup will be held at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday at 5pm. Here is all you need to know.

Soccer • 05 Dec 25

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin shows the name of Germany, elected to host the UEFA Women's EURO 2029 fooball tournament during an announcement ceremony at the UEFA headquarters, the House of European Football, in Nyon on December 3, 2025.

Germany to host Women's Euros in 2029

Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, UEFA president Alexander Ceferin confirmed at the governing body's executive committee.

Soccer • 03 Dec 25

A general interior view of match action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, host venue of the FIFA World Cup 2026 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Ge

2026 World Cup venues: City-by-city guide

The 2026 World Cup draw takes place on Friday where those nations qualified and those hoping to still qualify will learn their fate. Here's where they'll be playing.

Soccer • 04 Dec 25

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Claudia Pina of Spain celebrates a goal with teammates during the UEFA Women's Nations League 2025 final second leg match between Spain and Germany at Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium on December 02, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Ph

Spain beat Germany to win Women's Nations League final

Spain forward Claudia Pina scored two superb second-half goals as her side retained the Women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second-leg win over Germany in the final

Soccer • 02 Dec 25

Aitana Bonmati of Spain gestures during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Quarter-Final match between Spain and Switzerland at Stadion Wankdorf on July 18, 2025 in Bern, Switzerland.

Spain's Bonmati set for lengthy lay-off after leg break

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati is expected to be out of action for around five months after the three-time Ballon d'Or winner underwent surgery on her fractured left fibula.