The Irish Times

Spectacular mauling of Madrid signals a new era for Xavi’s Barcelona

New manager has overseen a remarkable transformation since he took the reins

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:10

Kylian Mbappé settles frenetic endgame in France’s favour as they take Nations League

Spain had controlled the game until it loosened up in the last half hour

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 22:14

Ferran Torres double helps Spain end 10-man Italy’s record 37-game unbeaten run

Leonardo Bonucci’s first-half red card proves crucial in loss for Mancini's side

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 21:55

Single-minded Saul eager to prove his real worth at Chelsea

Spaniard frustrated at lack of opportunities in his favoured No 8 role at Atlético

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 19:08

Mancini’s Italianism, his team’s rawness and conviction a pleasure to watch

Italy were always winning the shootout, which isn’t a lottery or matter of chance

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 08:32

Roberto Mancini: ‘almost no one believed we could do it’

Italy delight in reaching the final of Euro 2020 as Luis Enrique looks to World Cup

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 07:11

New Italy has veered away from the ‘Spanish-isation’ of its game

Italy concluded in 2010 that the only way to beat the Spanish was to try to become more like them

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 23:00

Euro 2020 power rankings: England go top after Ukraine rout

What sides go up and down when it comes to progression or backsliding in the hierarchy

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 18:41

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

Euro 2020 quarter-finals: Dates, venues, story so far

We take a look at how Friday and Saturday’s four quarter-final ties are shaping up

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 13:28

Spain emerge from necessary battle in the Luis Enrique revolution

There’s an anxiety in Spanish football. Old certainties don’t seem so certain any more

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 11:53

Spain coach Enrique wants police to act on fan abuse of Morata and his family

Spain’s opponents Croatia will be without Ivan Perisic for match in Copenhagen

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 21:05

Ken Early: Tiki taka a nightmare from which Spain vainly struggle to awake

If chances start to go in, they will take some stopping in Euro 2020 knockout stages

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 12:30

Worth waiting for: Spain’s rock Sergio Busquets repays Luis Enrique’s faith

Spain captain missed the first two games of tournament after Covid diagnosis

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 18:27

Five goal Spain book their place in Euro 2020 last 16

Spain claimed the biggest win of the tournament so far after Dubravka own goal

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 19:40

Azpilicueta confident Spain can rise to the challenge

A draw would be enough to send Slovakia into the last 16

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 22:40

Spain’s frustrations all too familiar as Sweden hold steady for a point

Seville crowd brings the noise but scoreless draw sends them home disappointed

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 22:26

Covid cools threat from Spain but Sweden will still feel the heat

Euro 2020: Spaniards hope to get off to flying start despite Sergio Busquets missing out

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 06:00

Euro 2020 Group E: This is arguably the weakest Spain side in a generation

Team guide: Can Robert Lewandowski replicate his Bayern Munich form for Poland?

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 07:00

Spain squad in isolation after Sergio Busquets tests positive for Covid-19

Spain pull out of final European Championship warm-up game against Lithuania on Tuesday

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 12:11

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 07:00

‘Neither Ramos nor Madrid’ - How Luis Enrique dropped a bomb with Spain’s Euro selection

Coach failed to pick a single Real Madrid player in his 24-man squad for Euros

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Spain scrape win over Georgia with late Dani Olmo strike

Luis Enrique’s side leave it late to pick up first win of World Cup qualifying campaign

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 20:13

Funny old games: The sporting year in a year like no other

Mary Hannigan runs the rule over the weird and sometimes wonderful in 2020

Wed Dec 30 2020 - 05:26

Lionel Messi committed to Barcelona but doubts remain

His mind may not be made but he doesn’t seem convinced club is best for him anymore

Mon Dec 28 2020 - 17:37

Uefa Nations League: Slick Spain hit Germany for six

Olivier Giroud scores a brace as France beat Sweden, Portugal edge Croatia at the death

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 22:05

Nations League round-up: Ukraine stun Spain at raucous Olympic Stadium

Switzerland and Germany share spoils after six-goal thriller in Cologne

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 22:25

Messi split-up: How Barcelona and their greatest ever player drifted apart

Relationship with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu has gone from bad to worse

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Ronald Koeman: ‘Everyone knows that Barcelona is my dream club’

Catalan club also confirm Ramon Planes will replace Eric Abidal as technical secretary

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 15:17

Nine games in a decade when Pep was undone by ill luck or overthinking

Guardiola’s failures at Barcelona, then Bayern Munich and now Manchester City

Sun Aug 16 2020 - 17:56

Michael Walker: Pressure mounts on Barcelona to stop slide

It’s been five years since they conquered Europe and are increasingly reliant on Messi

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 08:00

Stakes high for Guardiola and City as Real Madrid come to town

Conquering Europe still the holy grail for manager and owners

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 06:00

La Liga roars back into action next week with matches every day

Season resumes on Wednesday but all matches will be played without spectators

Sun Jun 07 2020 - 18:51

(One of) my favourite sporting moments: Sergi Roberto’s right leg completes a miracle

Joanne O’Riordan: Picking one was impossible so I’ve divided it into men and women

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 06:00