Have Tottenham already lost their dream Harry Kane successor? Spurs fans increasingly fear that next great striker may have left the club Evening Standard · 9h ago
Israel ‘tried to intimidate’ Ireland amid spitting accusation A member of Ireland’s coaching staff, Damien Doyle, alleged he was spat at by an Israeli player during a half-time fracas in another ill-tempered Nations League clash between the sides The Independent UK · 15h ago
Ireland and Israel share spoils in ill-tempered Nations League clash behind closed doors Republic of Ireland 1-1 Israel: Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side were held to a frustrating draw after winning 3-0 in the reverse fixture The Independent UK · Oct 4
Hallgrímsson calls on Uefa to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future after bad-tempered draw Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty for Ireland was cancelled out by Israel’s Dor Peretz in a 1-1 draw but tensions spilled over between the sides at various points The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
Republic of Ireland held by Israel in tense Nations League affair marred by off-field controversy Off-field politics had heightened tensions ahead of second encounter in as many weeks Evening Standard · Oct 4
Manchester City lace up their gloves ready for another round. Bring your dinner In today’s Football Daily: Manchester City are up for a fight The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Tottenham fans sent clear one-word answer on return for 'magical' striker after wondergoal As winless Spurs struggle to score, ex-forward adds to stunning highlight reel Evening Standard · Oct 2
Celtic star doesn't play as Ireland ease to Israel win in controversial clash Celtic star doesn't play as Ireland ease to Israel win in controversial clash The National (Scotland) · Sep 28
Ireland, Israel players skip handshakes amid contentious Nations League clash Ireland and Israel faced each other in a Nations League match in Hungary without pre-match handshakes. Irish players wore black armbands in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Several players, including reserve goalkeeper Gavin Bazuno, expressed opposition to the situation, leading to his boycott of the games. The game… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Republic of Ireland rout Israel after protesting anthem and refusing handshakes Match was subject to acrimonious build-up as players voted against boycott Evening Standard · Sep 27
Republic of Ireland put controversy aside to earn impressive win over Israel First-half goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan gave Ireland a 3-0 win against Israel in a near-empty stadium in Debrecen The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
Ireland players make protest against Israel by lowering heads during national anthem The highly-contentious match, which saw Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazuno boycott the Nations League match, saw Heimir Hallgrímsson’s players wear black armbands with the game held on neutral territory in Debrecen, Hungary The Independent UK · Sep 27
Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match, with the Irish team wearing black armbands The Independent UK · Sep 27
Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window From veteran strikers to exciting young talents, here are 10 signings who could prove to be bargains for their new teams The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
The Guardian - US · Sep 11 Champions League review: Irish heroics, rejected resignations and Mourinho’s return The league phase has begun. From Olise’s continued excellence to Sabah’s pub cleaner turned quiz contestant turned manager, there was plenty to talk about
Sports Illustrated · Sep 11 Ranking All 36 Teams After Champions League Matchday 1 Many of Europe’s behemoths laid down a marker with thumping victories.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 Troy Parrott enjoys a big week after taking the scenic route to success In today’s Football Daily: the former Spurs striker is making a habit of popping up with match-winning goals
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Mbappe, Haaland fire as Real Madrid and Manchester City open Champions League with wins Champions League action commenced with Real Madrid and Manchester City securing victories. Kylian Mbappe scored for Madrid, while Erling Haaland netted twice for City. Borussia Dortmund and Real Betis also achieved wins in their respective matches. Aston Villa and AEK Athens recorded victories in their opening games. The competition saw…
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Troy Parrott scores winner on Champions League debut to continue dream Real Betis start The Republic of Ireland striker scored the winner at Lille just four days after also scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid
Sports Illustrated · Sep 5 Jose Mourinho’s Jibes From Six Years Ago Haunt First Real Madrid Defeat A player Mourinho publicly called out while Tottenham Hotspur manager delivered a stinging riposte on the pitch on Friday.
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Troy Parrott scores winner as Jose Mourinho loses first game of Real Madrid return Vicotry for Real Betis ended Real Madrid’s perfect start
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Real Betis: Mbappe Stumbles for Mourinho’s First Defeat Los Blancos spurned chance after chance on a frustrating night in Seville.
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Who is Troy Parrott? Irish striker stuns Real Madrid after late winner for Real Betis Troy Parrott , a Republic of Ireland forward, scored a late winner for Real Betis against Real Madrid on Friday evening. Parrott, 24, reacted quickest from a corner to score from close range in the 82nd minute of the game. The forward rose through the academy at Tottenham Hotspur after…
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 Real Betis vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups José Mourinho faces a true test away at the Benito Villamarín.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 World Cup wishlists, early movers, big clearouts: 2026 summer transfer window trends At the end of a busy transfer window which spanned the World Cup, here are some of the subplots of the summer