https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/en-ieRTÉ 2023-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:14:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418595-everton-v-manchester-united-updates/Everton host Manchester United in the Premier League at 4.30pm. Follow the action, as it happens.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:31:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418595-everton-v-manchester-united-updates/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418600-postecoglou-backs-spurs-trajectory-despite-latest-loss/Ange Postecoglou remained defiant and insisted Tottenham were on the path to being "a very good football team" despite a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa consigning them to a third consecutive defeat.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:53:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418600-postecoglou-backs-spurs-trajectory-despite-latest-loss/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418549-aston-villa-topple-tottenham-and-climb-into-top-four/Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa into the Premier League's top four as Unai Emery's side won 2-1 at Tottenham to inflict a third consecutive defeat on the hosts.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:29:32 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418549-aston-villa-topple-tottenham-and-climb-into-top-four/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418576-former-england-manager-terry-venables-dead-at-80/Former England, Barcelona and Tottenham manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:29:21 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418576-former-england-manager-terry-venables-dead-at-80/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418551-wsl-mead-double-keeps-arsenal-hot-on-chelseas-heels/Beth Mead scored twice as Arsenal thumped struggling West Ham 3-0 at Meadow Park in the Women's Super League.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:49:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418551-wsl-mead-double-keeps-arsenal-hot-on-chelseas-heels/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418558-klopp-lauds-super-influential-alexander-arnold/Jurgen Klopp hailed Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance as 'super influential' after the right-back snatched a draw for Liverpool at Manchester City.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:42:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418558-klopp-lauds-super-influential-alexander-arnold/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418590-rangers-spurn-chance-to-profit-from-celtic-slip-up/Rangers blew their chance of putting pressure on Celtic despite a late James Tavernier penalty giving them a 1-1 draw against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:32:01 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1126/1418590-rangers-spurn-chance-to-profit-from-celtic-slip-up/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418291-canham-tasked-with-finding-focus-in-a-blur-of-change/The to-do list gets longer and more complicated for the FAI as we creep towards December, with director of football Marc Canham facing a huge rebuilding jobFri, 24 Nov 2023 08:53:03 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418291-canham-tasked-with-finding-focus-in-a-blur-of-change/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418449-super-sub-havertz-heads-arsenal-to-top-spot/Kai Havertz climbed off the bench to fire Arsenal to the top of the Premier League with a late winner to sink Brentford 1-0.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:47:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418449-super-sub-havertz-heads-arsenal-to-top-spot/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418510-fans-arrested-over-misogynistic-chanting/Two football fans were arrested during Birmingham's home match with Sheffield Wednesday for alleged misogynistic chanting towards referee Rebecca Welch.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:47:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418510-fans-arrested-over-misogynistic-chanting/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418496-european-round-up-bayer-leverkusen-top-bundesliga/Bayer Leverkusen returned to the Bundesliga summit with a 3-0 win at Werder Bremen to ensure boss Xabi Alonso enjoyed a memorable 42nd birthday.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 23:52:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418496-european-round-up-bayer-leverkusen-top-bundesliga/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418500-neil-lennon-id-love-to-have-a-crack-at-ireland-job/Neil Lennon has said he would 'love to have a crack' at the Republic of Ireland job in the wake of Stephen Kenny's departure from the role.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:09:37 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418500-neil-lennon-id-love-to-have-a-crack-at-ireland-job/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418513-arteta-happy-with-clean-sheet-from-nervy-ramsdale/Mikel Arteta defended Aaron Ramsdale after the Arsenal goalkeeper's error-strewn display in the 1-0 win at Brentford.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 21:51:32 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418513-arteta-happy-with-clean-sheet-from-nervy-ramsdale/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418453-championship-round-up-moran-on-target-in-blackburn-win/Andrew Moran capped a week to remember in his young career with a goal and an assist as Blackburn Rovers secured a fourth successive away victory in the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-0 win over Stoke.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:57:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418453-championship-round-up-moran-on-target-in-blackburn-win/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418450-murphy-makes-pl-debut-as-newcastle-thrash-chelsea/Republic of Ireland underage international Alex Murphy made his Premier League debut for Newcastle as the Magpies thrashed ten-man Chelsea 4-1 at St James' Park.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 17:08:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418450-murphy-makes-pl-debut-as-newcastle-thrash-chelsea/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418454-celtic-and-motherwell-draw-after-late-drama-at-parkhead/Jonathan Obika headed an equaliser amid more late drama between Motherwell and Celtic as the champions were held to a 1-1 home draw.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 17:40:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418454-celtic-and-motherwell-draw-after-late-drama-at-parkhead/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418451-premier-league-wrap-ferguson-on-mark-ogbene-shines/Chiedozie Ogbene produced another barnstorming performance to help struggling Luton Town secure a precious 2-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 17:38:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418451-premier-league-wrap-ferguson-on-mark-ogbene-shines/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418495-klopp-pleased-to-pass-test-but-pep-little-less-happy/Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side passed an important test coming back to draw 1-1 at Manchester City but stressed there will be bigger challenges to come.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:53:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418495-klopp-pleased-to-pass-test-but-pep-little-less-happy/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418447-alexander-arnold-snatches-point-for-liverpool-at-etihad/Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland's 50th Premier League goal as Liverpool grabbed a point against champions and title rivals Manchester City on Saturday.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:44:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418447-alexander-arnold-snatches-point-for-liverpool-at-etihad/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418448-premier-league-manchester-city-v-liverpool-updates/Premier League leaders Manchester City and second-placed Liverpool draw 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:15:06 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418448-premier-league-manchester-city-v-liverpool-updates/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418484-bohs-snap-up-winger-dayle-rooney-from-drogheda/Bohemians have snapped up winger Dayle Rooney from Drogheda United.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:06:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418484-bohs-snap-up-winger-dayle-rooney-from-drogheda/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418467-ten-hag-feels-united-have-finally-reached-turning-point/Erik ten Hag believes his Manchester United team have reached a "turning point" as they head into a crucial week of fixtures.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:35:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1125/1418467-ten-hag-feels-united-have-finally-reached-turning-point/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418418-biggest-rival-klopp-made-me-better-manager-guardiola/Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has called Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp the biggest managerial adversary of his career.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:39:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418418-biggest-rival-klopp-made-me-better-manager-guardiola/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418404-clancy-takes-over-at-cork-city/Tim Clancy has been appointed as the new head coach at Cork City.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 19:27:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418404-clancy-takes-over-at-cork-city/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2023/1124/1418345-ulster-gaa-seeking-new-builder-for-casement-park/Ulster GAA has announced that it is seeking a new developer for the rebuild of Casement Park but insists it can have the stadium ready for Euro 2028.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:56:37 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2023/1124/1418345-ulster-gaa-seeking-new-builder-for-casement-park/GAAhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418421-pochettino-managers-should-have-role-in-ref-guidelines/Mauricio Pochettino believes Premier League managers should be invited to play a more active role in helping shape refereeing guidelines.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:52:51 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418421-pochettino-managers-should-have-role-in-ref-guidelines/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418363-pep-vows-to-stay-at-city-even-if-club-was-in-league-one/Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists he would stay at the club even if they were relegated to League One should they be found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:46:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418363-pep-vows-to-stay-at-city-even-if-club-was-in-league-one/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418306-league-of-ireland-attendances-up-20-in-2023/League of Ireland attendances have increased by 20% since last year, while almost a combined one million people attended domestic competitions during the year.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:36:44 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418306-league-of-ireland-attendances-up-20-in-2023/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418292-alexander-arnold-tips-liverpool-to-contend-with-city/Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold believes performances this season provide encouraging evidence they can again push Manchester City all the way in another epic title battle.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:16:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418292-alexander-arnold-tips-liverpool-to-contend-with-city/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418350-ten-hag-urges-united-to-meet-intensity-of-angry-everton/Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag knows Everton's players and fans will be "mad" about the 10-point penalty imposed on the club and has challenged his team to meet fire with fire on Sunday.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:38:06 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418350-ten-hag-urges-united-to-meet-intensity-of-angry-everton/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418340-furness-blow-for-north-ahead-of-girls-in-green-clash/Rachel Furness has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland in Belfast.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:03:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418340-furness-blow-for-north-ahead-of-girls-in-green-clash/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418314-arteta-to-continue-speaking-out-on-refereeing-issue/Mikel Arteta insists he will continue to speak freely on refereeing decisions despite being handed a Football Association charge for comments he made after Arsenal's 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:49:26 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1124/1418314-arteta-to-continue-speaking-out-on-refereeing-issue/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418239-peamounts-sadhbh-doyle-scoops-player-of-the-year-award/Peamount United's Sadhbh Doyle won the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Year award at a ceremony dominated by the Dublin club on Thursday night.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:51:21 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418239-peamounts-sadhbh-doyle-scoops-player-of-the-year-award/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418203-five-of-kennys-backroom-staff-leave-ireland-roles/The FAI has confirmed the departures of five members of Stephen Kenny's backroom staff, after the decision not to renew the Dubliner's contract as Ireland manager.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:32:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418203-five-of-kennys-backroom-staff-leave-ireland-roles/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418110-wanted-and-wannabes-contenders-to-be-next-ireland-boss/With Stephen Kenny's contract not renewed, who are the names at the top of director of football Marc Canham's list, or seeking to be at the top of his list?Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:41:44 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418110-wanted-and-wannabes-contenders-to-be-next-ireland-boss/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418243-kerr-hat-trick-inspires-blues-to-victory-over-paris-fc/Chelsea eased to a comfortable 4-1 win against Paris FC as Sam Kerr's hat-trick helped them to a first Champions League victory of the season.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:33:03 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418243-kerr-hat-trick-inspires-blues-to-victory-over-paris-fc/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418221-eriksen-to-miss-everton-clash-hojlund-may-feature/Rasmus Hojlund has not been ruled out of Manchester United's Premier League game at Everton on Sunday, but Christian Eriksen will play no part.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 19:00:17 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418221-eriksen-to-miss-everton-clash-hojlund-may-feature/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418208-shelbourne-captain-luke-byrne-announces-retirement/Shelbourne captain Luke Byrne is retiring from professional football due to ongoing knee issues, the club has confirmed.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:36:05 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418208-shelbourne-captain-luke-byrne-announces-retirement/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418108-a-sad-day-gleeson-pays-tribute-to-stephen-kenny/Republic of Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson paid tribute to "the ultimate professional" Stephen Kennny after her fellow Dubliner's reign as men's boss ended on Wednesday evening.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:24:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418108-a-sad-day-gleeson-pays-tribute-to-stephen-kenny/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418162-van-dijk-feels-back-to-his-best-ahead-of-man-city-clash/Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk believes his best form has returned ahead of his side's top-of-the-table clash with Premier League champions Manchester City.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:19:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418162-van-dijk-feels-back-to-his-best-ahead-of-man-city-clash/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418220-everton-fans-planning-protest-over-points-deduction/Everton fans are to march on the Premier League headquarters in protest at the club's 10-point punishment for breaching financial regulations.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:56:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418220-everton-fans-planning-protest-over-points-deduction/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418198-luton-fined-over-homophobic-chanting-at-brighton/Luton have been fined £120,000 by the Football Association and issued with a two-year action plan after their fans' homophobic chanting at Brighton on the opening day of the season.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:29:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418198-luton-fined-over-homophobic-chanting-at-brighton/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418059-peamounts-ellen-dolan-gets-first-ireland-call-up/Peamount United's Ellen Dolan has been handed a first Republic of Ireland senior call-up in Eileen Gleeson's final squad as interim manager.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:08:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418059-peamounts-ellen-dolan-gets-first-ireland-call-up/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418109-wales-drawn-at-home-to-finland-in-euros-playoff-semi/Wales have been drawn to host Finland in the semi-finals of the qualification play-offs for Euro 2024.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:51:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418109-wales-drawn-at-home-to-finland-in-euros-playoff-semi/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418116-st-pats-sign-striker-keating-from-cork/St Patrick's Athletic have signed striker Ruairí Keating from Cork City on what the Inchicore club describe as a "long-term" deal.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:13:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418116-st-pats-sign-striker-keating-from-cork/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418090-neville-describes-premier-league-as-lawless-and-defunct/The 10-point penalty imposed on Everton shows the Premier League is a "defunct organisation", former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has said.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:35:15 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418090-neville-describes-premier-league-as-lawless-and-defunct/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417992-kelly-green-shoots-for-next-ireland-manager/Stephen Kelly believes the Republic of Ireland players are capable of delivering improved performances and results under a new manager.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:07:51 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417992-kelly-green-shoots-for-next-ireland-manager/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418038-fahey-returns-for-reds-stapleton-makes-hammers-start/Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey made her first appearance of the season for Liverpool on Wednesday night, but it ended in a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Continental League Cup.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 07:26:17 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418038-fahey-returns-for-reds-stapleton-makes-hammers-start/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418036-henderson-move-a-slap-in-the-face-for-jake-daniels/Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has said it was a slap in the face when Jordan Henderson moved to play in Saudi Arabia.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:54:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1123/1418036-henderson-move-a-slap-in-the-face-for-jake-daniels/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417803-brave-to-the-end-hindsight-may-be-kind-to-kenny-tenure/As Stephen Kenny departs as Republic of Ireland manager, Ed Leahy looks back on his tumultuous three years in charge.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:55:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417803-brave-to-the-end-hindsight-may-be-kind-to-kenny-tenure/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1418000-no-new-ireland-contract-for-departing-boss-kenny/The FAI has confirmed that Stephen Kenny will not be offered a contract extension as Republic of Ireland manager, following a disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:53:27 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1418000-no-new-ireland-contract-for-departing-boss-kenny/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417983-messi-famous-win-marked-by-repression-of-argentinians/Lionel Messi says Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil at the Maracana will be "marked by repression of Argentinians" after the game was delayed by crowd trouble.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:26:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417983-messi-famous-win-marked-by-repression-of-argentinians/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417937-celtic-given-uefa-fine-for-displaying-palestine-flags/Celtic have been fined €17,500 after their fans waved Palestinian flags during their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid last month in Glasgow.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:15:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417937-celtic-given-uefa-fine-for-displaying-palestine-flags/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417961-points-deduction-will-serve-as-fuel-for-everton-focus/Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell admitted his club had extra motivation following their "wholly disproportionate" points deduction.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:58:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417961-points-deduction-will-serve-as-fuel-for-everton-focus/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417884-big-calls-ahead-for-fai-with-kenny-on-the-brink/Stephen Kenny's reign as Republic of Ireland boss looks like it will be over after Tuesday's FAI board meeting. Attention will soon turn to who they appoint as his successor.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:55:26 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417884-big-calls-ahead-for-fai-with-kenny-on-the-brink/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417828-when-you-set-the-bar-high-your-fall-can-be-acute/The higher you set the bar, the harder the fall; that's how Stephen Kenny described his decision to come into the Ireland job with the loftiest of ambitions as he faces up to the very real prospect that his days as manager are numbered.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:48:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417828-when-you-set-the-bar-high-your-fall-can-be-acute/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417928-gannon-joins-shelbourne-following-shamrock-rovers-exit/Shelbourne have signed highly experienced pair Sean Gannon and Keith Ward as Damien Duff adds depth to his squad for next season.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:07:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417928-gannon-joins-shelbourne-following-shamrock-rovers-exit/League of Irelandhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417862-government-suspends-6-8m-funding-in-latest-fai-blow/The FAI has had €6.8m of funding suspended by the government amid further concerns about governance and reforms at the association.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:01:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417862-government-suspends-6-8m-funding-in-latest-fai-blow/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417915-united-full-back-shaw-back-in-training-after-injury/Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has returned to training after a long stint out with a muscle injury.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:06:15 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417915-united-full-back-shaw-back-in-training-after-injury/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417869-sykes-feels-squad-maybe-not-going-to-see-kenny-again/Republic Of Ireland winger Mark Sykes reckons the international side faces "an uncertain time" as the squad accept they are "maybe not going to see [manager Stephen Kenny] again" after Tuesday night's humdrum draw at home to New Zealand.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:18:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417869-sykes-feels-squad-maybe-not-going-to-see-kenny-again/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417824-mcclean-retires-with-a-smile-after-time-of-my-life/"Special" was how James McClean described his final night in an Ireland jersey as the Derry native brought an 11-year international career to an end at the Aviva Stadium.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:30:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417824-mcclean-retires-with-a-smile-after-time-of-my-life/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417812-crawford-late-italy-goal-a-punch-in-the-stomach/Jim Crawford admitted that Italy's late, late equaliser in the Republic of Ireland's Euro under-21 qualifier at Turners Cross was "a punch in the stomach", but the Irish manager was full of praise for his side after the 2-2 draw.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:53:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417812-crawford-late-italy-goal-a-punch-in-the-stomach/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417840-argentina-deepen-brazils-woes-at-raucous-maracana/Nicolas Otamendi scored with a towering header to give Argentina a 1-0 away win over Brazil in a bad-tempered World Cup qualifier that was delayed by half an hour on Tuesday after police clashed with fans at a sold-out Maracana Stadium.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:03:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417840-argentina-deepen-brazils-woes-at-raucous-maracana/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417658-kennys-contract-ends-with-stalemate-against-nz/Stephen Kenny's contract ended at the Aviva Stadium tonight, as Ireland and New Zealand played out an entertaining international friendly 1-1 draw.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:11:42 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417658-kennys-contract-ends-with-stalemate-against-nz/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417819-kenny-accepts-his-time-as-ireland-manager-may-be-up/Stephen Kenny admitted that "there may not be the appetite" among the FAI board to reappoint him as Republic of Ireland manager after his contract expired following the 1-1 friendly draw with New Zealand.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:14:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417819-kenny-accepts-his-time-as-ireland-manager-may-be-up/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417809-ireland-u21s-suffer-last-gasp-heartache-in-italy-draw/A chance at history ended in heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s as a last second Wilfried Gnonto goal stopped Jim Crawford's team from recording a famous win over Italy in European Championships qualifying at Turner's Cross.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:05:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417809-ireland-u21s-suffer-last-gasp-heartache-in-italy-draw/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417661-euro-2024-croatia-secure-finals-spot-ahead-of-wales/Croatia became the 20th and last team to qualify automatically for Euro 2024 as Ante Budimir's goal earned them a 1-0 win over Armenia.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:23:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417661-euro-2024-croatia-secure-finals-spot-ahead-of-wales/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417662-euro-2024-group-b-greece-hold-france-dutch-hit-six/Greece came from a goal down to hold France to a 2-2 draw in their final Euro 2024 qualifier in the Republic of Ireland's Group B, denying Didier Deschamps' side a perfect record in their qualifying campaign.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:26:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417662-euro-2024-group-b-greece-hold-france-dutch-hit-six/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417775-republic-of-ireland-v-new-zealand-updates/Relive all the action from the Aviva Stadium as the Republic of Ireland hosted the All WhitesTue, 21 Nov 2023 19:23:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417775-republic-of-ireland-v-new-zealand-updates/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417776-european-u-21-qualifier-ireland-v-italy-updates/A highly entertaining 2-2 draw between Ireland and Italy at Turners Cross. Relive the action here.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:16:47 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417776-european-u-21-qualifier-ireland-v-italy-updates/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417585-curtain-coming-down-on-kenny-era-as-mcclean-bids-adieu/Despite playing France and the Netherlands twice throughout the year, tonight's end-of-season meaningless friendly against New Zealand may prove to be the most significant game of 2023.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:34:22 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417585-curtain-coming-down-on-kenny-era-as-mcclean-bids-adieu/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417670-pats-complete-undisclosed-transfer-deal-for-kavanagh/St Patrick's Athletic have signed Brandon Kavanagh from Derry City for an undisclosed fee in their first major off-season move.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:14:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417670-pats-complete-undisclosed-transfer-deal-for-kavanagh/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417663-athlone-director-oconnor-urges-government-to-back-loi/Athlone Town director of football Michael O'Connor has made a passionate plea to the Government to support the League of Ireland and help it fully realise its potential.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:05:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417663-athlone-director-oconnor-urges-government-to-back-loi/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417784-pl-loses-bid-to-ban-loan-moves-between-associated-clubs/The Premier League has been defeated in its bid to ban loan transfers between associated party clubs in January.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:23:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417784-pl-loses-bid-to-ban-loan-moves-between-associated-clubs/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417760-czech-boss-silhavy-quits-despite-euros-qualification/Jaroslav Silhavy has stepped down as coach of the Czech Republic after guiding the team to the Euro 2024 finals, saying he decided to quit due to the "anger and aggression" shown towards him by critics and fans.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:44:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417760-czech-boss-silhavy-quits-despite-euros-qualification/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417683-brexit-helping-but-facilities-holding-back-irish-onus/While the current focus may be on the potential end to Stephen Kenny's tenure and who might succeed him as Republic of Ireland manager, the long-term issue regarding player development pathways remains persistent.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:33:51 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417683-brexit-helping-but-facilities-holding-back-irish-onus/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417664-kerr-kenny-successor-will-need-time-to-put-stamp-down/Brian Kerr believes Stephen Kenny's successor will need time to put their stamp on the Republic of Ireland set-up if, as anticipated, the current manager's contract is not renewed following the disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:46:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417664-kerr-kenny-successor-will-need-time-to-put-stamp-down/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417612-kenny-and-mcclean-on-the-one-road-from-derry-to-here/Stephen Kenny gave James McClean his League of Ireland debut, and the two were on hand once again to bid farewell to the Derry native's exceptional international career.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:58:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417612-kenny-and-mcclean-on-the-one-road-from-derry-to-here/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417340-euro-2024-netherlands-v-ireland-all-you-need-to-know/The Stephen Kenny reign looks set to come to an end in a low key friendly with New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:40:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417340-euro-2024-netherlands-v-ireland-all-you-need-to-know/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417650-oneill-win-over-denmark-a-step-in-right-direction/Michael O'Neill called Northern Ireland's 2-0 win over Denmark a step in the right direction but knows his side remain a long way from the finished article.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:26:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417650-oneill-win-over-denmark-a-step-in-right-direction/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417614-all-you-need-to-know-ireland-u21s-v-italy-u21s/Ireland Under-21s will be looking to bounce back from defeat against Norway when they take on Group A leaders Italy in Euro 2025 qualifying at Turner's Cross.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:04:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417614-all-you-need-to-know-ireland-u21s-v-italy-u21s/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417429-northern-ireland-shock-denmark-at-windsor-park/Northern Ireland saved their best until last as they ended a miserable Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on a high note with a 2-0 win over Group H winners Denmark.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:34:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417429-northern-ireland-shock-denmark-at-windsor-park/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417431-lacklustre-england-held-in-north-macedonia/England toiled to a 1-1 draw in North Macedonia as their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign came to a lacklustre close.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:22:44 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417431-lacklustre-england-held-in-north-macedonia/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417574-treacy-seniors-priority-but-moran-could-have-waited/Keith Treacy believes the fact that Andrew Moran did not get any game-time against the Netherlands on Saturday could alter the perception of Stephen Kenny's decision to promote him from the Republic of Ireland Under-21s, although he regards the call-up as understandable for both manager and player.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:15:47 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417574-treacy-seniors-priority-but-moran-could-have-waited/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417541-mcclean-pain-of-being-dropped-swung-retirement-call/James McClean has revealed that the hurt of being dropped from the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time made up his mind to retire from international football.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:18:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417541-mcclean-pain-of-being-dropped-swung-retirement-call/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417477-if-its-my-last-game-so-be-it-kennys-waiting-game/"If it is my last game, so be it," said Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny as he faced the media at the FAI headquarters in Dublin on Monday morning.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:17:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417477-if-its-my-last-game-so-be-it-kennys-waiting-game/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417432-euro-2024-italy-hold-ukraine-faroes-draw-with-albania/Italy secured their place at Euro 2024 after the defending champions withstood a second-half rally from Ukraine to earn the point they needed with a 0-0 draw in their final Group C qualifier.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:54:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417432-euro-2024-italy-hold-ukraine-faroes-draw-with-albania/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417545-rte-soccer-podcast-kenny-era-conclusions-athlone-win/Former Ireland international Keith Treacy and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to discuss the aftermath of the latest defeat to the Netherlands, the debate over Andrew Moran's elevation from the U21s squad, Athlone Town's FAI Women's Cup final win and Everton's points deduction.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:17:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417545-rte-soccer-podcast-kenny-era-conclusions-athlone-win/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417534-crawford-not-concerned-by-moran-debate-as-italy-visit/Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford insists he is unconcerned by the argument over whether Andrew Moran should have been promoted to the senior side last week.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:38:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417534-crawford-not-concerned-by-moran-debate-as-italy-visit/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417380-ryan-eyes-stepping-stone-to-more-athlone-success/Athlone Town skipper Laurie Ryan wants more success after Athlone Town's breakthrough Sports Direct FAI Cup triumph.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:17:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417380-ryan-eyes-stepping-stone-to-more-athlone-success/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417383-kenny-believes-he-has-unfinished-business-with-ireland/Ireland take on New Zealand on Tuesday night in what might be the last game of Stephen Kenny's tenure, however, the national team manager still believes that he has some unfinished business after three years in the role.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:04:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417383-kenny-believes-he-has-unfinished-business-with-ireland/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417395-athlones-dreams-built-on-americans-adventure/From New Jersey to Athlone, it's been quite a journey for Madison Gibson, Dana Scheriff, Jessi Rossman and Lauren Karabin, the quartet of Americans whose college bonds led to FAI Cup glory.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:42:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417395-athlones-dreams-built-on-americans-adventure/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417370-this-was-always-the-plan-kilduff-savours-cup-glory/Athlone Town boss Ciaran Kilduff said he set his eyes on FAI Cup glory from the moment he took the reins at the midlanders, after they edged out Shelbourne in a dramatic decider on Sunday evening.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:09:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417370-this-was-always-the-plan-kilduff-savours-cup-glory/Soccer