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Valencia’s Kevin Gameiro celebrates scoring their first goal in the Copa del Rey Final against Catalan club Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Seville. Photograph: Jon Nazca/Reuters

Valencia complete Barcelona’s miserable end of season run

Soccer
May 25, 2019, 22:30

Valencia knock Catalans off Copa del Rey throne and deny them consecutive doubles

Neil Lennon, manager of Celtic, poses with the Scottish Cup after their victory over Hearts. Photo: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

Neil Lennon offered Celtic job on permanent basis

Soccer
May 25, 2019, 18:19

Interim manager led team to Scottish Cup final victory over Hearts to complete treble

Connor Jennings of Tranmere Rovers celebrates after scoring his team’s winning goal during the League Two playoff final against Newport County at Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images

Late Connor Jennings goal keeps Tranmere Rovers on the rise

English Soccer
May 25, 2019, 18:06

Heartbreak for Newport County in League Two playoff final at Wembley

Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard celebrates scoring their second goal with Scott Sinclair during the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/Reuters

Edouard double completes historic triple treble for Celtic

Soccer
May 25, 2019, 17:21

Neil Lennon’s side come from a goal down to win Scottish Cup at Hampden Park

Paris Saint-Germain’s head coach Thomas Tuchel has signed a contract extension. Photo: Franck Fife/Getty Images

Thomas Tuchel signs PSG contract extention until 2021

Soccer
May 25, 2019, 13:53

Despite the French club failing in Europe again they have stuck by German manager

Shamrock Rovers’ Joey O’Brien celebrates scoring a goal in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game against Cork City at Tallaght Stadium. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Joey O’Brien grabs first Rovers goal in easy win

National League
May 25, 2019, 11:09

Roberto Lopes grabs a second as Stephen Bradley’s side keep up challenge on Dundalk

Alan Browne at the Republic of Ireland training camp at Quinto do Lago, Faro, Portugal. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Alan Browne keen to press his case under new Republic regime

International
John Fallon
May 25, 2019, 11:08

Preston player scored 12 goals from midfield for the Championship outfit this season

There was a photograph of Grant Leadbitter on his knees on the final whistle against Portsmouth. It screamed. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Sunderland ’Til I Die: Much more than promotion on the line

Soccer
Michael Walker
May 25, 2019, 06:00

Grant Leadbitter hopes to lead boyhood club to victory at Wembley after emotional return

Dundalk’s Seán Hoare celebrates scoring their late winner in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game against St Patrick’s Athletic at Oriel Park. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Seán Hoare’s luck is in late on as Dundalk beat St Patrick’s Athletic

National League
May 24, 2019, 22:29

Round-up: Romeo’s on fire for Sligo; Harkin hat-trick seals derby for Derry; Waterford down Students

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi during a press conference ahead of the Copa del Rey final against Valencia in Seville. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reutrers

Lionel Messi admits Liverpool loss ‘has spoilt a little the year’

Soccer
May 24, 2019, 20:35

Barcelona look to finish the season on a high with fifth straight Copa del Rey title

Everton have signed goalkeeper Jonas Lossl from Huddersfield on a three-year contract. Photograph: Dave Howarth/PA Wire

Everton sign Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl on three-year deal

English Soccer
May 24, 2019, 17:45

Danish international will back up England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

A view of the 8,000 capacity Alfredo di Stefano stadium at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training grounds. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images

Real Madrid react strongly following Pochettino’s training ground comment

Champions League
May 24, 2019, 15:40

Spurs boss made comment suggesting side were denied permission to stay at Valdebebas

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Mark Travers during a training camp in Portugal. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Mark Travers departs Ireland squad with injury

Soccer
May 24, 2019, 11:42

Goalkeeper suffered a hand injury and has been released in order to let it heal

John Egan during Republic of Ireland squad training in Faro, Portugal. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

John Egan finally realises his Premier League ambition

International
John Fallon
May 24, 2019, 06:00

Cork native has navigated his way back to the top tier after Sheffield United were promoted

Former Arsenal’s manager Arsène Wenger: he feels for supporters who have abandoned hope of attending the final because travel has proved so expensive. Photograph: Getty Images

Wenger says Arsenal’s Europa League final in Baku ‘a little bit of a nightmare’

Soccer
Amy Lawrence
May 24, 2019, 00:10

Former manager disappointed that Mkhitaryan feels obliged not to travel because of safety concerns

Naby Keïta ‘looks good, very positive and we’ll see if there is a chance’. Photograph: Carl Recine/File Photo/Action Images via Reuters

Liverpool’s Keïta and Firmino may be fit for Champions League final

English Soccer
May 23, 2019, 21:12

Firmino back playing football in training, and team-mate making steady progress

Uefa finance director Josef Koller will move to Dublin on secondment to oversee all financial matters at the FAI. Photograph: Harold Cunningham/Uefa via Getty Images

Uefa finance director Koller to oversee FAI finances in Dublin

International
John Fallon
May 23, 2019, 21:06

Koller follows Noel Mooney on secondment in advisory role at Abbotstown

The newly unveiled statue of George Best outside Winsdor Park in Belfast has drawn criticism from fans. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

‘Worse than Ronaldo’s’: fans mock George Best statue in Belfast

Soccer
Henry McDonald
May 23, 2019, 20:40

Artwork joins list of footballers’ bronzes that received less than glowing reviews

Shamrock Rovers’ manager Stephen Bradley: “Yes, they had a bad start, but I was surprised to see him go so quickly.” Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Rovers manager believes Caulfield could have been given more time at Cork

National League
Paul Buttner
May 23, 2019, 18:55

Stephen Bradley wary of the talent Cork have in their ranks as they visit Tallaght Stadium

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is under formal investigation in France for alleged corruption related to Doha’s bid to host the athletics world championship. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters

PSG president under investigation in France for alleged corruption

Soccer
May 23, 2019, 15:38

Nasser al-Khelaifi questioned in relation to Doha’s unsuccessful 2017 bid for athletics world championships

Ernesto Valverde is aiming to complete another double with Catalan club Barcelona this season. Photograph: Getty Images

Barcelona president insists Ernesto Valverde’s job is safe

Soccer
May 23, 2019, 12:48

The Catalan club have signed FC Groningen youngster Ludovit Reis for next season

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Manchester City	38	98
2	Liverpool	38	97
3	Chelsea	38	72
4	Tottenham Hotspur	38	71
5	Arsenal	38	70
6	Manchester United	38	66
7	Wolverhampton Wanderers	38	57
8	Everton	38	54
9	Leicester City	38	52
10	West Ham United	38	52
11	Watford	38	50
12	Crystal Palace	38	49
13	Newcastle United	38	45
14	Bournemouth	38	45
15	Burnley	38	40
16	Southampton	38	39
17	Brighton & Hove Albion	38	36
18	Cardiff City	38	34
19	Fulham	38	26
20	Huddersfield Town	38	16

Full English Soccer standings

National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Dundalk	19	43
2	Shamrock Rovers	19	43
3	Bohemian FC	19	31
4	Derry City	19	30
5	St. Patrick's Athletic	19	26
6	Sligo Rovers	18	24
7	Waterford	18	23
8	Cork City	19	22
9	UCD	19	10
10	Finn Harps	19	10

Full National League standings

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