Irish and International Sports News
- Mo Salah and Arne Slot: The Breakdown of a Crucial Liverpool RelationshipAs we approach the busy Christmas period, Liverpool’s defence of their Premier League crown has certainly not gone to plan. They currently sit 10th in the table on 23 points from 15 games—10 points behind leaders Arsenal. Problems on the pitch have been evident, with six ... Read more
- Premier League Centre-Half Rankings: The Top 5 Centre Halves in English FootballOver its history, the Premier League has been home to some of the finest centre-halves ever to play the game. Players like Marcel Desailly, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, and Tony Adams are just a handful of the great defensive lynchpins that have graced the top flight of English ... Read more
- Premier League Forward Rankings: Top 5 Forward Players in 2025/26Throughout its history, the Premier League has been packed with some of the very best forward players in world football. From out-and-out goalscoring centre-forwards such as Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Alan Shearer to devastating wide forwards like Thierry Henry and Mo Salah ... Read more
- Road to Ally Pally: The Top Contenders for the 2026 World Darts ChampionshipAs the countdown ticks toward December 11, the stage is set for what promises to be one of the most gripping editions of the PDC World Darts Championship. The list of contenders is as stacked as ever. Reigning champion Luke Littler returns to Alexandra Palace carrying the weight ... Read more
- Sinner and Alcaraz Dominate Once Again as the 2025 Tennis Season Comes to an EndAfter nearly a full year of dominance, year two of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s control of the ATP Tour has concluded. Fittingly, the final match of the season for both was yet another showdown, this time in the title match at the ATP World Tour Finals in Turin. Sinner ... Read more
- Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot as Liverpool Struggle to Find Their RhythmThis season has been a difficult one for reigning Premier League champions Liverpool. They currently sit 12th in the table after 12 games, with six wins and six defeats. After five matches, they had maintained a perfect record and were top of the league. However, they have since ... Read more
- Flawless: England’s Dominant World Cup Qualifying CampaignUnder Thomas Tuchel’s leadership, England’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has taken on a fresh, almost relentless energy. With his trademark tactical rigor and a willingness to adapt, Tuchel has moulded a squad that looks both formidable and flexible, a team built not ... Read more
- Ireland secure World Cup Playoff spot after magical weekend in Irish Sporting History.When the Rep. of Ireland side took to the Aviva pitch last Thursday, they realistically knew that they had to beat both Portugal that night and Hungary away the following Sunday to have any chance of qualifying for a playoff place for next summer’s World Cup in North America ... Read more
- Battling the Drop: Ranking the Premier League’s Relegation ContendersAs the Premier League season heads into its crucial winter stretch, the battle at the bottom is shaping up to be as fierce and unpredictable as ever. While attention often gravitates toward the title race and European qualification, the fight for survival can be just as ... Read more
- Rep of Ireland’s World Cup Hopes On The Line Ahead of Final Two QualifiersThe Rep of Ireland face Portugal and Hungary in their final 2 World Cup qualifiers this week, knowing 2 positive results are needed to give them any chance of qualifying for next summer’s World Cup ... Read more
- Premier League Midfield Rankings: The Top Five Central Stars in 2025After impressive starts to the season from Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo and Arsenal’s Declan Rice, debate has intensified over who truly is the best midfielder in the Premier League right now. With that in mind, we’ve compiled our top five Premier League central midfielders to ... Read more
- Erling Haaland in Full Flow: Football’s Most Relentless FinisherErling Haaland’s start of the 2025/26 season has quickly become yet another chapter in a career destined for footballing folklore. Already renowned as one of the most prolific strikers of his generation, Haaland has elevated his game to new heights for both Manchester City and ... Read more
- From Control to Chaos: How the Premier League Is Redefining Its Playing Style in 2025There has certainly been a change in playing style in the Premier League this style, as some teams are veering away from a possession and controlled style of play, in favour of chaos football, with long balls, set pieces and long throws becoming more evident. Last season and ... Read more
- Selection Dilemmas Threatening to Derail Liverpool’s Title DefenceLiverpool’s 2-1 defeat to old rivals Manchester United has given Liverpool boss Arne Slot plenty of questions to answer as he looks to get the defending Premier League champions back on track after a shaky start to their 2025/26 season. Not since Brendan Rodgers was at the helm ... Read more
- Celtic Begin Search for New Manager After Brendan Rodgers’ Shock ExitCeltic are on the hunt for a new boss after Brendan Rodgers resigned from his position following a 3-1 loss to Hearts. Majority shareholder Dermot Desmond released a damning statement about Rodgers before springing another surprise by appointing former Celtic manager Martin ... Read more
- Liverpool vs Man United: A Fierce Rivalry Renewed — Preview and the Greatest Clashes in HistoryFew fixtures in world football command attention quite like Liverpool vs Manchester United. This Sunday, the two giants of English football renew their age-old rivalry in what promises to be another captivating chapter in a fixture steeped in history, pride, and passion ... Read more
- Ireland’s World Cup Bid Still Alive After Narrow Victory Over ArmeniaAfter the disaster of September’s international window, picking up at least three points against Portugal or Armenia was imperative for the Republic of Ireland in their October fixtures as they continued their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America ... Read more
- What’s Next for Crystal Palace After Their First Defeat of the SeasonCrystal Palace’s club-record run of 19 matches unbeaten in all competitions has finally come to an end. Everton ended the streak with a 2-1 victory in the last round of Premier League fixtures before the October international break. Afterwards, the Eagles’ boss Oliver Glasner ... Read more
- Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Comeback: Masters Triumph and Ryder Cup GloryOne of the first articles I wrote for this website was about Rory McIlroy and his struggles in major championships. That piece, titled “McIlroy’s Major Dilemma,” was published in August 2024 and explored his long drought in majors, comparing it with other extended gaps ... Read more
- Europe Stuns America: 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage BlackThe 2025 Ryder Cup is now in the books, and it was a week of intensity both on and off the course. Europe claimed victory on U.S. soil, with Irishman Shane Lowry sinking the putt that ensured the cup stayed in European hands. Few sporting events capture passion, pressure, and ... Read more
- Ruben Amorim’s Failures Make Change at Manchester United Unavoidable34 points in 33 Premier League games. That is Ruben Amorim’s record since taking charge at Old Trafford in November 2024. Despite reports that the hierarchy still backs him, football is a results-driven business. If a manager fails to deliver results, there must be consequences ... Read more
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