DELE ALLI is “lucky” to be in contention to face Southampton in the FA Cup after escaping serious injury when caught by Raheem Sterling in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City, according to Jose Mourinho, who admitted his behaviour during the match saw him go viral “for the wrong reasons”. Sterling made firm contact with Alli’s ankle in the first […]

FOOTBALL IS A small world, but it can still take you to far-flung places. At 24, Cameron Saul already knows that better than most. “Honestly, the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met on this journey I’ve been on, it’s been an honour and a privilege,” Finn Harps’ new striker beams. “They are the ones who have made it […]

CRISTIANO RONALDO drew a blank as a Lucas Tousart goal handed Lyon a surprise 1-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in France on Wednesday. Midfielder Tousart netted from close range in the 31st minute to give Lyon a lead to defend when they head to Turin for the return on 17 March. […]

FOOTBALLERS AT GERMANY’S top teams including Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have agreed to take pay cuts to help clubs survive the economic impact of the coronavirus, according to reports. Newspaper Bild said players and club officials at champions Bayern, top of the Bundesliga when the season was halted on 13 March, have accepted a 20% cut in their salaries. […]

WHAT PEOPLE DO with their so-called free time has changed drastically over the past five weeks since restrictions on our personal freedoms began to be implemented in a bid to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. Streaming services, television, books, podcasts and other forms of entertainment have become especially important during those free moments to ourselves, or those alongside family, […]

NEW IRELAND U21 boss Jim Crawford believes Jayson Molumby should be regarded as an example for other youngsters to follow. The 20-year-old Waterford native has impressed both for Ireland U21s and Brighton U23s in recent times. And this season, Molumby has progressed even further. A loan move to Millwall has proved fruitful, with the midfielder making 33 appearances in all […]

Cork City 1 Wexford Youths 3 WEXFORD YOUTHS CLAIMED a huge three points in their bid to land the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League title as they defeated a spirited Cork City side 3-1 at Turner’s Cross on Saturday afternoon. A brace from Aoibheann Clancy and a close-range finish from Sinead Taylor was enough to earn Wexford the three points […]

LIVERPOOL FORWARD SADIO Mane admits he is enduring the worst season of his career and was so concerned about his form he even underwent medical tests to check nothing was physically wrong. A quick glance at the Senegal international’s numbers highlights how difficult a campaign it has been: only 13 goals all season, just nine in 32 Premier League matches […]