The Irish Times

Toffeeopolis: Cherish Goodison Park while it is still here

Everton fans staring into the prospect of losing spiritual home in new development

Sun May 15 2022 - 05:00

Stephen Kenny’s manifesto reinforced after battling Belgium draw

Manager will be keen for his side to back up performance against Lithuania

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 06:00

Ken Early: Optimism is football's sweetest illusion, so Ireland should enjoy while it lasts

Draw against world’s top-ranked side a cause for cheer, but tighter defensive play required

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 06:00

Roberto Martínez delighted with Belgium’s ‘very meaningful game’

Manager admits Thierry Henry won’t ‘be too upset’ over boos from the crowd

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 15:00

Ireland will stick to their guns as Belgium come to town

Stephen Kenny has no intentions of changing his philosophy with results improving

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 07:30

Lisa Fallon: What Irish soccer can learn from Belgium’s transformation

Major progress is possible if we could achieve the unity of purpose the Belgian authorities did

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 06:00

Links between Belgian and Irish football go back centuries

Elite international side likely to include several underrated Premier League players

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 06:00

Can Lampard’s ‘philosophy’ remind Everton how to pass the ball

The big spending club requires an identity beyond ‘high energy and high pressing’

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 18:44

Stephen Kenny loses another coach as Anthony Barry departs

He joins Roberto Martinez’s backroom team ahead of World Cup in surprise move

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 15:05

Everton sign Dele Alli from Spurs after Frank Lampard is confirmed as new boss

Arrival of Lampard and move for Donny Van de Beek marks a hectic end to the window

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 07:25

Ireland to face Belgium in Dublin friendly at the end of March

Kenny's side meet Red Devils on March 16th, Lithuania will also play at the Aviva Stadium

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 15:41

Everton appoint Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager for a second time

Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard both in the frame to replace Rafa Benitez

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 18:31

Belgian FA rejects Everton’s proposal for Martínez ‘job share’

Beleaguered club want to rehire former manager following Rafa Benítez sacking

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 23:00

Everton’s Roberto Martínez job share proposal rejected by Belgian FA

Manager keen to return to Goodison Park but wants to lead Belgium to World Cup

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 21:47

Roberto Mancini’s Italy aiming to extend remarkable unbeaten run

Undefeated in a record 37 games, Azzurri host Spain in Nations League semi-finals

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 08:00

Lukaku dominant but can he do it against a defence?

Striker makes impressive Chelsea debut but more formidable challenges lie ahead than brittle Gunners

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 16:35

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

Romelu Lukaku: ‘I hope he is healthy and I dedicate this performance to him’

Belgium striker scores twice in Russia win before turning thoughts to Inter team-mate Eriksen

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 22:16

Euro 2020 Group B: Can Belgium’s golden generation deliver?

Denmark should progress to knockout stages ahead of Russia and Finland

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 14:00

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

Belgium relief as Kevin de Bruyne to join Euro squad on Monday

Midfielder underwent minor surgery on eye socket injured in Champions League final

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 14:33

Roberto Martinez signs new Belgium contract to 2022

Catalan’s contract was due to run out after postponed European Championships

Wed May 20 2020 - 11:39

Gregor Townsend thinking outside the box to keep Scotland improving

‘Learning from sport or other organisations can get you to open your mind more’

Fri May 15 2020 - 10:27

Barcelona turn sacking of Ernesto Valverde into a public pantomime

Everyone seems to know the head coach is leaving but nobody will come out and tell him

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 17:29

Romelu Lukaku strikes twice as Belgium outclass Scots

Scotland have six points from 12 and missed their captain Andy Robertson in Brussels

Tue Jun 11 2019 - 22:30

Scotland seeking a magic mix of good instincts and commonsense

Townsend encourages players who are free spirits to express themselves on the pitch

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00

Stephen Kenny has earned the chance to make a difference

Throughout his career, the Dubliner has made the most of initially meagre resources

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 08:00

Julen Lopetegui is Real Madrid’s dead man walking

After another defeat the former Spain manager’s days look numbered at the Bernabéu

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 18:49

How to win the World Cup? Run less and let your opponents have the ball more

Less running and less possession paid off for World Cup winners France in Russia

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 13:23

Thierry Henry returns to where it all began to take over Monaco

‘Having started my footballing career with this great club, it seems fate . . . can’t wait’

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 12:10

Yarmolenko double helps West Ham get up and running

Arnautovic also on target as Pellegrini’s first win comes over Everton at Goodison Park

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 18:20

Spanish footballers’ union says games in US could lead to strikes

Players against playing league games abroad and angry at not being consulted by La Liga

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 21:28

World Cup 2018: Belgium see off England to take third place

Eden Hazard seals victory for Red Devils after they weather second-half pressure

Sat Jul 14 2018 - 17:37

Gareth Southgate proud of his side’s World Cup showing

England boss believes lack of experience of making big decisions proved costly

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 00:52