Baraclough wants players to 'savour' Italy showdown Ian Baraclough has told his Northern Ireland players they must relish the challenge of facing European champions Italy when the World Cup qualifying campaign comes to an end at Windsor Park on Monday night. Soccer • 13 Nov 21
Baraclough wants players to 'savour' Italy showdown Ian Baraclough has told his Northern Ireland players they must relish the challenge of facing European champions Italy when the World Cup qualifying campaign comes to an end at Windsor Park on Monday night. Soccer • 13 Nov 21
Bale set to join Wales 100 club Gareth Bale is poised to become the second Welshman to the 100-cap milestone in their World Cup qualifier against Belarus. Soccer • 12 Nov 21
Bale set to join Wales 100 club Gareth Bale is poised to become the second Welshman to the 100-cap milestone in their World Cup qualifier against Belarus. Soccer • 12 Nov 21
Republic of Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know Republic of Ireland face Portugal in front of a sold out crowd on Thursday evening at Lansdowne Road. It's a game with little meaning for Ireland on paper but another chance to lift the mood for the next chapter in the Stephen Kenny era. Here's all you need to know. Soccer • 10 Nov 21
Republic of Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know Republic of Ireland face Portugal in front of a sold out crowd on Thursday evening at Lansdowne Road. It's a game with little meaning for Ireland on paper but another chance to lift the mood for the next chapter in the Stephen Kenny era. Here's all you need to know. Soccer • 10 Nov 21
Wenger: Nothing to be scared of from biennial World Cup The opposition to biennial World Cups is an "emotional" response, according to Arsene Wenger. Soccer • 09 Nov 21
Wenger: Nothing to be scared of from biennial World Cup The opposition to biennial World Cups is an "emotional" response, according to Arsene Wenger. Soccer • 09 Nov 21
Baraclough to sign Northern Ireland deal 'within days' Ian Baraclough has confirmed that he will sign a new contract as Northern Ireland manager "within the next few days" after confirming his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Italy at Windsor Park. Soccer • 04 Nov 21
Baraclough to sign Northern Ireland deal 'within days' Ian Baraclough has confirmed that he will sign a new contract as Northern Ireland manager "within the next few days" after confirming his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Italy at Windsor Park. Soccer • 04 Nov 21
Hungary fans banned from Poland qualifier Hungary fans will be barred from attending their team's final World Cup qualifier away to Poland following clashes with police during last month's group game against England at Wembley Stadium. Soccer • 01 Nov 21
Hungary fans banned from Poland qualifier Hungary fans will be barred from attending their team's final World Cup qualifier away to Poland following clashes with police during last month's group game against England at Wembley Stadium. Soccer • 01 Nov 21
England women run in seven tries to blitz New Zealand England laid down a marker ahead of next year's World Cup with a comprehensive 43-12 victory over reigning champions New Zealand in Exeter. Rugby • 31 Oct 21
England women run in seven tries to blitz New Zealand England laid down a marker ahead of next year's World Cup with a comprehensive 43-12 victory over reigning champions New Zealand in Exeter. Rugby • 31 Oct 21
Brazil and Argentina reject biennial World Cup plan Brazil and Argentina are among the CONMEBOL members who have confirmed they would not take part in a World Cup every two years. Soccer • 27 Oct 21
Brazil and Argentina reject biennial World Cup plan Brazil and Argentina are among the CONMEBOL members who have confirmed they would not take part in a World Cup every two years. Soccer • 27 Oct 21
IFAB recommends five subs rule become permanent The International Football Association Board's advisory panel has recommended five substitutions be implemented on a permanent basis in the sport. Soccer • 27 Oct 21
IFAB recommends five subs rule become permanent The International Football Association Board's advisory panel has recommended five substitutions be implemented on a permanent basis in the sport. Soccer • 27 Oct 21
Ireland heading to the World Cup after beating Wales Ireland have qualified for next year's Hockey World Cup after edging past Wales 2-1 in Pisa. Hockey • 24 Oct 21
Ireland heading to the World Cup after beating Wales Ireland have qualified for next year's Hockey World Cup after edging past Wales 2-1 in Pisa. Hockey • 24 Oct 21
Denise O'Sullivan passed fit to face Finland Denise O'Sullivan has been given the all-clear to play in the Republic of Ireland's crucial 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Finland after a scan on an arm injury sustained against Sweden. Soccer • 22 Oct 21
Denise O'Sullivan passed fit to face Finland Denise O'Sullivan has been given the all-clear to play in the Republic of Ireland's crucial 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Finland after a scan on an arm injury sustained against Sweden. Soccer • 22 Oct 21
Baraclough to be handed new Northern Ireland contract Ian Baraclough is in talks over a new contract to remain as Northern Ireland manager after the Irish FA board unanimously agreed he should stay in the job. Soccer • 22 Oct 21
Baraclough to be handed new Northern Ireland contract Ian Baraclough is in talks over a new contract to remain as Northern Ireland manager after the Irish FA board unanimously agreed he should stay in the job. Soccer • 22 Oct 21
Infantino insists he is neutral on biennial World Cup FIFA president Gianni Infantino says all sides must be "ready to compromise" in the heated debate over football's calendar and biennial World Cups. Soccer • 20 Oct 21
Infantino insists he is neutral on biennial World Cup FIFA president Gianni Infantino says all sides must be "ready to compromise" in the heated debate over football's calendar and biennial World Cups. Soccer • 20 Oct 21
MPs told UK and Ireland World Cup bid 'not up in smoke' UK politicians have been assured the 2030 World Cup bid with Ireland is not "up in smoke" after the Euro 2020 chaos at Wembley. Soccer • 19 Oct 21
MPs told UK and Ireland World Cup bid 'not up in smoke' UK politicians have been assured the 2030 World Cup bid with Ireland is not "up in smoke" after the Euro 2020 chaos at Wembley. Soccer • 19 Oct 21
Westminster MPs to question value of World Cup 2030 bid Westminster MPs are to examine next week whether public money committed to considering a UK and Ireland bid to host the 2030 World Cup represents good value for the taxpayer. Soccer • 15 Oct 21
Westminster MPs to question value of World Cup 2030 bid Westminster MPs are to examine next week whether public money committed to considering a UK and Ireland bid to host the 2030 World Cup represents good value for the taxpayer. Soccer • 15 Oct 21
World Cup qualifier wrap: Gudjohnsens keep it in family Brothers Sveinn Aron and Andri Gudjohnsen combined for a late goal in Iceland's 4-0 World Cup qualifying Group J win over Liechtenstein on Monday to continue the family's rich goalscoring tradition in the island's national side. Soccer • 11 Oct 21
World Cup qualifier wrap: Gudjohnsens keep it in family Brothers Sveinn Aron and Andri Gudjohnsen combined for a late goal in Iceland's 4-0 World Cup qualifying Group J win over Liechtenstein on Monday to continue the family's rich goalscoring tradition in the island's national side. Soccer • 11 Oct 21
Werner-led Germany book their ticket to the World Cup Germany qualified for the 2022 World Cup by crushing North Macedonia 4-0 away to secure top spot in Group J with two games to spare. Soccer • 11 Oct 21
Werner-led Germany book their ticket to the World Cup Germany qualified for the 2022 World Cup by crushing North Macedonia 4-0 away to secure top spot in Group J with two games to spare. Soccer • 11 Oct 21
ICC adopts wait-and-watch approach on Afghanistan The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a wait-and-watch approach on Afghanistan but will discuss the game's fate in the country in a board meeting next month, ICC acting chief executive Geoff Allardice said. Cricket • 10 Oct 21
ICC adopts wait-and-watch approach on Afghanistan The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a wait-and-watch approach on Afghanistan but will discuss the game's fate in the country in a board meeting next month, ICC acting chief executive Geoff Allardice said. Cricket • 10 Oct 21
Azerbaijan 0-3 Ireland - recap Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland team claimed their first victory in their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Azerbaijan in Baku. See how it all unfolded here. Soccer • 09 Oct 21
Azerbaijan 0-3 Ireland - recap Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland team claimed their first victory in their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Azerbaijan in Baku. See how it all unfolded here. Soccer • 09 Oct 21
Unvaccinated players & fans could be allowed in Qatar Players and fans who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 could still be allowed to attend the Qatar World Cup next year. Soccer • 06 Oct 21
Unvaccinated players & fans could be allowed in Qatar Players and fans who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 could still be allowed to attend the Qatar World Cup next year. Soccer • 06 Oct 21
Pele set to leave hospital after surgery, daughter says Brazilian soccer legend Pele is set to leave hospital after recovering from an operation to remove a tumour from his colon, his daughter Kely said. Soccer • 29 Sep 21
Pele set to leave hospital after surgery, daughter says Brazilian soccer legend Pele is set to leave hospital after recovering from an operation to remove a tumour from his colon, his daughter Kely said. Soccer • 29 Sep 21
McGrath: Kenny not the man to lead Ireland forward Stephen Kenny has a difficult job as Republic of Ireland manager, but isn't the right man to bring about an upturn in fortunes, according to former defender Paul McGrath. Soccer • 29 Sep 21
McGrath: Kenny not the man to lead Ireland forward Stephen Kenny has a difficult job as Republic of Ireland manager, but isn't the right man to bring about an upturn in fortunes, according to former defender Paul McGrath. Soccer • 29 Sep 21
Mooney: 'Time is right' for UK-Ireland World Cup bid Former interim FAI general manager and now Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney says UEFA would welcome a British and Irish bid for the 2030 World Cup. Soccer • 27 Sep 21
Mooney: 'Time is right' for UK-Ireland World Cup bid Former interim FAI general manager and now Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney says UEFA would welcome a British and Irish bid for the 2030 World Cup. Soccer • 27 Sep 21
ECA fear FIFA 'railroading' through biennial World Cup FIFA's plans for the future of football would have a "direct and destructive impact" on the club game, the European Club Association has warned. Soccer • 24 Sep 21
ECA fear FIFA 'railroading' through biennial World Cup FIFA's plans for the future of football would have a "direct and destructive impact" on the club game, the European Club Association has warned. Soccer • 24 Sep 21
UEFA critique 'dangers' of FIFA biennial World Cup plan UEFA has criticised FIFA over what it sees as a promotional campaign in support of biennial World Cups before sufficient consultation has taken place and highlighted four key "dangers" within the proposal. Soccer • 22 Sep 21
UEFA critique 'dangers' of FIFA biennial World Cup plan UEFA has criticised FIFA over what it sees as a promotional campaign in support of biennial World Cups before sufficient consultation has taken place and highlighted four key "dangers" within the proposal. Soccer • 22 Sep 21
