All in the Game: James McClean’s legal reform, and the manager Neil Warnock calls a bloody idiot
Plus Carlo Ancelotti’s diplomacy, Eden Hazard’s diet, and everything Dominic Calvert-Lewin does
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Courage of having faith in his players is Carlo Ancelotti’s greatest gift
Real Madrid manager has always valued his players’ opinions when the going gets tough
World Cup 2022 will herald a seismic changing of the guard
The likes of Ronaldo and Messi will likely lead a generation of talent taking its final bow on football’s greatest stage in Qatar
Ireland earn draw with world number one team Belgium
Chiedozie Ogbene scores superb overhead goal while Alan Browne heads in late on
Euro 2028 bid could provide spark for grassroots revolution in Irish soccer
FAI can learn from how Belgium reinvented themselves after home tournament ended in failure
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
Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona
Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real
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
World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar
Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?
Newcastle fans, how do you feel about torture and murder?
Newcastle fans speak of suffering but what about actual suffering in Saudi Arabia?
Theo Hernandez goal completes thrilling turnaround as France see off Belgium
Two goals in four minutes had given Belgium a 2-0 advantage at half-time
Roberto Mancini’s Italy aiming to extend remarkable unbeaten run
Undefeated in a record 37 games, Azzurri host Spain in Nations League semi-finals
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
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
Belgium hold on to send defending champions Portugal packing
De Bruyne limps off as Cristiano Ronaldo’s side can’t make dominance count in Seville
Cristiano Ronaldo retains grip on the spotlight as age remains merely a number
Goalscoring superstar remains as obsessive and driven to win as he has ever been
TV View: Ronnie Whelan fails to judge the mood as football stops to applaud Eriksen
Over on ITV, Clive Tyldesley takes it to the other extreme during Denmark v Belgium game
Ken Early: Chips are down for sorry Sergio Aguero
That City’s great striker felt obliged to apologise for a missed penalty was sad and absurd
Chelsea set up all-English Champions League decider against Manchester City
Tuchel’s side see off Real Madrid despite missing a host of chances
Relentless Real Madrid seem to survive no matter what
‘It is not easy to do what we have done. Lots of things have happened’
Zidane won't be drawn on Pérez and European Super League
Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard for for Chelsea reunion on Tuesday
Michael Walker: Where are the plaudits for Zinedine Zidane’s coaching career?
Frenchman’s managerial reputation remains uncertain despite considerable success
Michael Walker: How Ian St John helped turn Liverpool all red
The Scottish striker changed Liverpool and of how many can that be said?
Frustrated Tuchel struggling to make Chelsea jigsaw pieces fit
Atlético Madrid a tough assignment for callow, inexperienced side
All in the Game: Glowing tributes few and far between for departing Özil
Keeper keeps cool over €340k car write-off . . . the best quotes of the week
Sporting predictions for 2021: We ask the experts . . .
Some of Ireland’s leadings sportspeople and writers have their say on the year ahead
Michael Walker: Chelsea’s significant six provide an upgrade
After investing €250 million in the summer window Lampard’s team are taking shape
Football refuses to let go of meaningless international friendlies
Remember, these are not competitive internationals with tournament qualification at stake
Piqué lays into Barça over handling of Messi contract situation
Club preparing for first Clásico against Real Madrid as board faces vote of no confidence
Diminished Dele Alli shows the gulf between talent and expectation
José Mourinho’s not done with Dele yet, but his days at Tottenham are surely numbered
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
Chelsea close in on €104m Kai Havertz and free agent Thiago Silva
Blues close to agreement with Leverkusen, Brazilian out of contract after leaving PSG
Real Madrid crash out to relentless Manchester City performance
Zidane’s team were not allowed to breathe in City’s finest Champions League result
Stakes high for Guardiola and City as Real Madrid come to town
Conquering Europe still the holy grail for manager and owners
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