If the alarm bells were not ringing loudly enough for Manchester United supporters in the final weeks of the Premier League season, their eardrums...
John Aldridge believes Liverpool will need to break the 100-point barrier in the Premier League next season to have any chance of ending Manchester...
Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland squad will enjoy some of the best warm weather training...
James Collins needed a moment to convince himself that he was not living through a dream as...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola struggled to contain his anger as his post match press...
Chelsea defender David Luiz has revealed he held talks with the club's owner Roman Abramovich over his future, as he insisted the Russian billionaire remains committed to the Stamford Bridge club.
Antoine Griezmann has confirmed he intends to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, but Premier League clubs chasing his signature face a battle to sign the France World Cup winner.
Liverpool earned more than Manchester City from television revenue and prize money in last season's Premier League, even though Jurgen Klopp's men missed out in the title race against Pep Guardiola's really re-crowned champions.
Eden Hazard has told Chelsea that he wants to end his seven-year stay at Stamford Bridge and sign for Real Madrid.
Chris Hughton was already making plans for next season when the axe fell on his reign as Brighton manager on Monday morning.
Republic of Ireland midfielder Harry Arter will not be staying at Cardiff City after their relegation from the Premier League this season and he...
Super-agent Mino Raiola has been handed a three-month ban by the Italian FA from brokering transfers, but it will not halt him negotiating...
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that talks are already at an advanced...
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hoping an extraordinary week of football could have a dramatic finale, as his side aim to win the...
Arsenal and Chelsea fans face a battle to secure tickets for the Europa League final after it was...
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany declared he was leading the best side in world football after they became the first English team to complete a domestic clean sweep of trophies with a thumping 6-0 FA Cup final win against Watford at Wembley.
John Barnes has called for salary caps to be introduced in European football, as he believes it is the only way to control the financial explosion in the game.
Rory McIlroy struggled to find his spark during a frustrating opening round of 72 at the US PGA Championship, as he battled to stay in the tournament at the demanding Bethpage Black course.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has outlined the qualities he will be looking as he strives to rebuild a squad that ended the season on a low note.
Jose Mourinho has suggested the problems he encountered at Manchester United 'are still there', as he suggested the team's performances at the back end of the season crystallised the challenges he faced at Old Trafford.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned it will take 'a long time' for his club to return to the top of the Premier League, after a final day defeat against Cardiff saw them finish a massive 32-points behind champions Manchester City.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to his players as they ended the season with 97 points and finished second to champions Manchester City.
Manchester City have been crowned as Premier League champions after a 4-1 win at Brighton ended Liverpool's hopes of glory on the final day of the season:
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes his former club will be beaten to the Premier League title by Manchester City on the final day of the season.
Ander Herrera has confirmed he will leave Manchester United after Sunday's Premier League game against Cardiff at Old Trafford in an emotional video message posted on the club's social media channels.
The French resort of Nice has long been a holiday hot-spot of choice for the rich and famous and, in the opinion of U2’s former manager Paul McGuinness, it boasts a set of charms like nowhere else.
Liverpool goalscoring great John Aldridge didn't hold back as he gave an energetic performance in the commentary box during Tuesday night's extraordinary Champions League semi-final at Anfield.
Jose Mourinho paid a glowing tribute to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after his side's remarkable Champions League comeback against Barcelona on Tuesday night.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr was jumping for joy as Lucas Moura snatched a dramatic winner to fire Tottenham into the Champions League final, with his fellow Virgin Media Sport pundit Graeme Souness joining in with the celebrations.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino broke down in his post match press conference after his side produced an incredible comeback to beat Ajax and book their place in the Champions League final against Liverpool.
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he was denied the chance to open talks over becoming the next Real Madrid head coach last summer after Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy blocked any prospect of a move.
Chelsea's appeal over a transfer ban that will block them from signing players for two windows, but they are now expected to take their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed his team have not been given positive media coverage this season when compared to their Premier League title rivals Liverpool.
Vincent Kompany revealed pent up frustration contributed to his extraordinary winning goal that fired Manchester City to within one victory of retaining their Premier League title.
Liverpool goalscoring great John Aldridge has accused Luis Suarez of disrespecting his former club, after describing his antics in the first leg of last Wednesday's Champions League semi-final last week as 'sneaky and nasty'.
Mohamed Salah is out of Liverpool's Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona at Anfield, but manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he will be available for next weekend's Premier League game against Wolves.
Ask Jared Harris to explain his affinity to Ireland and he serves up a pretty confusing answer.
Mesut Ozil may have stepped out at Emirates Stadium for the final time as an Arsenal player in the crucial game against Brighton on Sunday and once again, he failed to deliver when his club needed him most.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted it could take several years for Manchester United to return to the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted he remained calm heading into the closing of his side's must-win game at Newcastle, as he suggested destiny would dictate that his team would find a late winner.
Irish teenager Mark Travers made a hugely impressive Premier League debut for Bournemouth on Saturday, as his rapid rise to prominence in 2019 continues to gather momentum.
Republic of Ireland youngster Mark Travers turned in a man of the match performance after he was handed a surprise Premier League debut for Bournemouth against Tottenham.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that he will have the final say on all transfer matters at the club, even after a new Sporting Director is appointed.
The prospect of a London derby in this season's Europa League moved a giant step closer after positive results for Arsenal and Chelsea in the first legs of their semi-finals.
Rory McIlroy produced a scintillating back nine as he stormed to the top of the leaderboard at the Wells Fargo Championship after an opening round of 66, tied for the lead with America's Joel Dahmen.
John Delaney will play no official role in the European Under-17 Championships that get underway in Ireland on Friday.
It is easy to trace the moment that transformed Liverpool from trophy pretenders into genuine contenders.
Graeme Souness believes his former club Liverpool will make up for potential heartbreak in the Premier League title race by being crowned as kings of Europe.
Mark Lawrenson fears Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi will have a ‘crazy half an hour’ that will blow Liverpool away in their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night.
Gary Neville believes failure to secure a top four finish in the Premier League will cost Manchester United more than just Champions League football next season.
Liverpool goalscoring great John Aldridge believes Jurgen Klopp's class of 2019 should be saluted as heroes, even if they finish as runners-up to Manchester City in the title race.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted he will target a different type of player in the transfer market this summer, after suggesting star names who are 'driven by money or fame' will have no place in his plans.
Jubilant Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed his "amazing" players, as his team moved on to 91 points and back to the top of the Premier League after a 5-0 rout of Huddersfield at Anfield.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed his saluted his 'amazing' played, as his team moved on to 91 points after a 5-0 rout of Huddersfield at Anfield.
Ashley Young has launched a stout defence of the spirit inside the Manchester United dressing room, after a week of stinging criticism for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his players.
Roy Keane didn't hold back in his criticism of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on Wednesday night, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's response to his comments making for interesting reading.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola suggested two teams deserve to win the Premier League title this season, as his side reclaimed top spot after a 2-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford offered up a scathing assessment of Manchester United's performance, as his side slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Roy Keane ripped into Paul Pogba and claimed he is 'a big problem' in the Manchester United dressing room after watching an interview with the French World Cup winner.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gary Neville shared a dressing room for more than a decade, so it was no surprise that the Manchester United manager opened up to his old friend in a passionate interview ahead of the Manchester derby on Wednesday night.
Former world champion Ken Doherty hailed James Cahill's victory over world No.1 Ronnie O'Sullivan was the biggest upset in the history of the sport, as the amateur produced a stunning 10-8 win at the Crucible.
Chelsea and England forward Callum Hudson-Odoi has confirmed that he will not play again for several months after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in Monday night's 2-2 draw against Burnley.
Manchester United and Liverpool could emerge as the big winners following a weekend of upsets at the top of the Premier League, with the stage now set for a thrilling final few games in the unpredictable battle for a top four finish.
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has claimed he is ready to accept the blame for his side's lamentable display as they lost 4-0 at Everton on Sunday.
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has confirmed he will shake up his starting line-up for today's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed he 'felt sorry' for Manchester City after their agonising Champions League defeat against Tottenham last Wednesday.
"I can’t afford to sit back and hope we get through the game and that I will be okay for the final. If you go out with that attitude, I know for a fact that it would backfire. Being in the final is all that matters."
Former England striker Carlton Cole admits the lack of black role models in coaching remains a serious issue in the game, after he suggested there was 'a stigma' around handing managerial positions to black candidates.
Liverpool and Tottenham look set to be handed a huge boost in their efforts to book a place in this season's Champions League final, with talks underway to re-arrange the Premier League match they are due to play in between their semi-final ties.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Manchester United are scouring the planet in the hunt for new players after admitting some of his current squad 'need a reality check' over where they are in their careers.
Liverpool and Tottenham are set for a huge financial windfall after they made progress into the Champions League semi-finals with contrasting victories on Wednesday night.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino declared his players were 'heroes', as they secured a dramatic away goals win against Manchester City in a Champions League quarter-final tie that ended 4-4 on aggregate.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side are better prepared for Champions League glory this season, as they moved into the semi-finals for second successive season with a 6-1 aggregate win against Porto.
Tottenham hero Son Heung-min admitted he was struggling to sum up his emotions after his side secured a dramatic victory in their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City.
Graeme Souness believes Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez may be high profile fall guys at Manchester United, as he suggested manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need several transfer windows to get the club back to winning ways.
Manchester United's defensive frailties were exposed by Lionel Messi and Barcelona in Tuesday night's Champions League tie at the Nou Camp and their overall defensive record this season makes for pretty grim reading.
The Champions League quarter-final second legs get under way tonight and here is everything you need to know about the four ties.
Christian Eriksen's future at Tottenham has been plunged into fresh doubt, with Manchester United emerging as a possible destination for the Danish international.
Matt Doherty’s exclusion from the Ireland side for last month’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia should be viewed in a positive light for the national team, according to Enda Stevens.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer and match-winner Paul Pogba admitted their side were lucky to secure a 2-1 win against West Ham at Old Trafford, as they kept alive their hopes of a top four finish in the Premier League.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer has suggested his strikers have lacked self-belief in front of goal in recent weeks, as he set his side a points target to claim a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Niall Quinn believes Irish rugby chief Philip Browne should be given a voice in shaping the future of the Football Association of Ireland, as he again ruled himself out of the running to replace John Delaney as the face of the organisation.
Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United’s players will believe ‘everything is possible’ heading into their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Barcelona after their heroic comeback against Paris Saint-German in the previous round.
Graeme Souness believes Roy Keane would have been an ideal candidate to step in as Manchester United interim manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho last December, as he insisted the Irishman can return to a frontline managerial role.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted his side ‘lost direction’ in the second half of their Champions League quarter-final, as they secured a 2-0 first leg lead against FC Porto at Anfield.
Tottenham manger Mauricio Pochettino expects Harry Kane to miss the rest of the season after he sustained another ankle injury in his side’s Champions League quarter-final win against Manchester City.
Brian Kerr has called on the entire FAI board to be replaced, after accusing the men controlling Irish football of being complicit in the allowing the current crisis gripping the game to develop.
Graeme Souness has issued a warning to Liverpool ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against FC Porto, with memories of a painful defeat during his time at Anfield at the forefront of his mind.
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THE goosebumps were not reserved for David McGoldrick as Ireland fans rose to salute a new hero who had taken far too long to announce his arrival.
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri gave the biggest hint yet that his star man Eden Hazard could leave the London club this summer, after his latest majestic performance eased the Blues to a 2-0 win against West Ham.
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have given their verdicts on the final games Liverpool and Manchester City will play in their battle for the Premier League title, with the Sky Sports pundits making contrasting predictions over who will end up as champions.
Seamus Coleman has urged Irish soccer fans to flock to the Aviva Stadium this Friday to watch a Liverpool Legends team take on a Republic of Ireland XI in a match raising money for Reds fan Sean Cox.
Liverpool goalscoring great John Aldridge believes his former club should change the narrative in the media and start talking up their hopes of a dream trophy double this season.
MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to break the bank to sign West Ham youngster Declan Rice this summer.
Wayne Rooney was sent off for DC United after match officials reviewed his lunging tackle on a VAR replay.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Virgil van Dijk should now be recognised as one of the world's best defenders, after admitting he has been surprised by his progress since his record breaking move to Liverpool.
Jubilant Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp struggled to contain his delight as he gave his verdict on his side's thrilling 3-1 win at Southampton
Jason McAteer believes Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are a year ahead of schedule as they look to end the club's 29-year wait for a Premier League title.
Tottenham defender Danny Rose has offered up an emotional and passionate interview, as he accused football authorities of failing to deal with racism in the game.
The latest figures revealing the fees paid to football agents by England's top-flight clubs have been released by the Premier League, with Liverpool spending substantially more than any of their domestic rivals after a busy year of transfer spending.
Manchester United are preparing for a huge shake-up of their squad, with five of the club's biggest earners being tipped to make an exit this summer.
Pep Guardiola suggested his Manchester City players needed to be more ruthless after they missed a host of chances in a 2-0 win against Cardiff at the Etihad Stadium.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino dedicated his side's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace to his chairman Daniel Levy, as the long-awaited first game at their new home ended in triumph.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted his side will claim a top-four finish in the Premier League if they can collect 15 points from their final six games, as he tried to put a gloss on their 2-1 defeat against Wolves.
Andy Cole has hailed Roy Keane as one of the best two players he played with during his goal-laden career, as he insisted his qualities extended beyond his role as a leader in the relentlessly successful Manchester United teams of the 1990s.
Arsenal took a huge leap towards a top four finish in the Premier League as they eased to a 2-0 win against Newcastle on Monday night, with goal scorer Alexandre Lacazette now eyeing up a place in next season's Champions League.
Mark Lawrenson believes Jurgen Klopp should be crowned as Premier League Manager of the Year even if his Liverpool side come up short in their battle to dethrone champions Manchester City.
Jamie Carragher insisted he did not need to apologise after he celebrated Liverpool's dramatic winning goal against Tottenham on Sunday with an excited commentary on Sky Sports.
Liverpool goal scoring great John Aldridge believes his former club need to send out a message to Manchester City when they take on Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
Robbie Keane rolled back the years and even gave fans a reminder of his goal celebration after he scored a wonderful goal at Tottenham's new stadium.
Chaos reigned at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday night as Kash Ali was disqualified for biting British rival David Price during the fifth round of their heavyweight clash.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given his players a points target in their final seven games of the season, as he sets his sights on a third place finish in the Premier League.
Jason McAteer believes Liverpool will beat Tottenham in Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield, but he has warned that their title challenge could flounder in unexpected circumstances.
Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer has appealed for football fans to abandon their traditional rivalries and flock to the Aviva Stadium to support a match that will raise money for Reds fan Sean Cox on April 12th.
