The Irish Times

World Cup 2022 will herald a seismic changing of the guard

The likes of Ronaldo and Messi will likely lead a generation of talent taking its final bow on football’s greatest stage in Qatar

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 19:00

Coach Xavi gets that old familiar feeling as Barcelona put four past Real Madrid

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores two on memorable night for Barca at the Bernabéu

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 22:28

Koeman’s sacking by Barcelona the inevitable culmination of a long goodbye

Club is in freefall and president Laporta had been trying since the summer to replace the Dutch man

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 18:50

Has the sun set on Barcelona’s glory years?

Richard Fitzpatrick reflects how a perfect storm now envelops the former superpower

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00

Gerard Pique goal earns Barcelona a first Champions League win of campaign

Bayern Munich score four in 15 minutes against Benfica

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 22:28

Teenager Pedri agrees new Barcelona deal with €1bn release clause

18-year-old Spanish midfielder has agreed a deal to remain at the Nou Camp until 2026

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 15:51

Ronald Koeman points to injuries after Barcelona draw with Cadiz

Barca manager was dismissed in the dying seconds of the game for dissent

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 10:08

Forlorn Barcelona adjust to new normal of European inferiority

The overriding sensation at the Nou Camp was one of apathy during defeat to Bayern Munich

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 15:36

Robert Lewandowski grabs two as Bayern Munich dominate in Barcelona

Home side had no shots on target as they lose to German champions yet again

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 22:23

WC Qualifier round-up: Sweden bounce back in style to surprise Spain in Stockholm

Italy equal unbeaten record but frustrated by Bulgaria; winning start for Flick's Germany

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 22:03

Antoine Griezmann re-joins Atlético Madrid in shock deadline day transfer

French striker's move the highlight from Europe’s top leagues on transfer deadline day

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 07:29

Euro 2020 - The Verdict: Highs, lows and best goals of the tournament

Gavin Cummiskey canvasses coaches, presenters and journalists for their opinions

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00

Giorgio Chiellini is living his best life as Italy’s beating heart

‘You know how important he is for us on a physical and psychological level. He lifts the whole team’

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 10:15

Spain need shootout to see off Switzerland

Mikel Oyarzabal gets Spain over the line and into Euro 2020 semi-finals

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 20:09