Enigma that is Karim Benzema a unique fooballing maverick
Real Madrid’s hopes rest on striker’s shoulders in Champions League final against Liverpool
Lionel Messi moves into top 10 of international goalscorers
He also became Argentina’s most-capped player with 148 appearances
From the Archives: Ireland’s foreign legion beat England on home soil
In 1949 Frank Johnstone travelled to Liverpool to witness Ireland make history
Crusaders suffer late sting as Vinagre doubles Wolves’ advantage
Rangers fail to put Progrès Niederkorn away for good at Ibrox
World Cup Moments: The miracle of Bern in 1954
West Germany spring one of the greatest upsets in history to beat the mighty Hungary
World Cup Moments: You’ve got to hand it to Diego
Maradona’s Hand of God shows what can happen when your attempt to kid a kidder
Real Madrid go clear as Barcelona lose at home to Alaves
Ronaldo scores on return as Real equal club record to make it 15 successive La Liga wins
Michael Walker: Final whistle sounds for the redoubtable Davy Walsh
Former Republic of Ireland striker was last living link to famous win over England in ’49
Real Madrid in turmoil ahead of Camp Nou Clasico
Gareth Bale has been the scapegoat for their issues but he has an ally in Florentino Pérez
Robbie Keane in Uefa’s top three leading national goalscorers
LA Galaxy star is still closing in on Miroslav Klose ahead of Poland Euro 2016 qualifier
Stephanie Roche denied by galáctico James as Ronaldo reigns supreme again
Real Madrid superstar vows to get better as he claims Ballon d’Or for third time
Puskas Award TV View: Poor turnout costs the nation again
‘Stephanie got 1.1 million votes, which meant at least 3.5 million failed to get to the polls’
Stephanie Roche keeping her fingers crossed
Republic of Ireland international’s superb goal a worthy contender for Ferenc Puskas trophy
Berlin 25: The shock World Cup victory that kickstarted the Federal Republic
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