The Irish Times

Friendly round-up: Germany’s winning run comes to an end after Dutch draw

Scotland surrender two-goal lead in Austria; England put three past Ivory Coast; Northern Ireland lose at Windsor

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 23:03

Denmark’s comeback kid Christian Eriksen scores on return

Playmaker resumers international duty after astonishing recovery from heart attack

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 19:02

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?

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 17:23

Germany become first European team to qualify for 2022 World Cup

A 4-0 win over North Macedonia in Skopje seals place in Qatar

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 23:09

WC Qualifier round-up: Sweden bounce back in style to surprise Spain in Stockholm

Italy equal unbeaten record but frustrated by Bulgaria; winning start for Flick's Germany

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 22:03

‘England were too clever’: The German press react to Wembley defeat

2-0 loss in Euro 2020 last-16 brings Joachim Löw’s long stint as manager to a sad ending

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 15:55

The Joachim Löw era fizzles out as Germany flop at Wembley

If Germany had asserted themselves consistently, this tie was there to be won

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 10:12

This may be England’s best shot at their old nemesis

Ahead of Wembley visit, there is a haphazard feel to departing Löw’s Germany selection

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 18:51

Euro 2020 Group F: Benzema makes world champions France even stronger

Team guide: Luckless Hungary face Portugal and Germany in group of death

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 14:05

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

Tottenham and Antonio Conte open talks over vacant manager role

Former Chelsea boss recently left Internazionale despite winning Serie A title

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 17:50

Hansi Flick to replace Joachim Löw as Germany boss after Euro 2020

56-year-old signs a two-year deal after a trophy-laden spell with Bayern Munich

Tue May 25 2021 - 12:12

Lewandowski’s 41st goal of the season breaks Müller’s Bundesliga record

Champions Bayern Munich finish season with 5-2 win over Augsburg

Sat May 22 2021 - 17:39

Guardiola worked out a way of combining possession with defensive resolve

Title was confirmed on Tuesday night having never been in doubt since March

Wed May 12 2021 - 13:44

Tottenham target Ajax’s Erik ten Hag in search for new manager

Ralf Rangnick also on Daniel Levy’s list of possible successors to José Mourinho

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 16:31

Julian Nagelsmann will take over at Bayern Munich from July

RB Leipzig are receiving compensation that could rise to €25m

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 11:49

Hansi Flick tells Bayern he wants to leave club at end of season

He has recently been linked with the Germany managerial role

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 21:04

Kylian Mbappé and PSG run hot in thrilling win over Bayern Munich

Neymar unpicks German side’s high line and French striker makes them pay

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 22:14

Ken Early: Importance of bravery is lost on Mourinho

Rather than gripe, the Tottenham manager should ask why Klopp is getting the plaudits

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 06:00

Javi Martínez seals Super Cup for Bayern in extra-time

Sevilla beaten late as supporters return to see match in Budapest

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 08:19

Tuchel asked about Messi transfer after PSG lose Champions League final

PSG manager thinks the French champions need to add more depth to their squad

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 08:36

Ken Early: all those millions and PSG beaten by one of their own

Hansi Flick sticks to his tactics and is rewarded but Bayern Munich ride their luck

Sun Aug 23 2020 - 23:03

Former PSG trainee the hero as Bayern Munich win Champions League

Paris-born Kingsley Coman scores the only goal as PSG left frustrated in Lisbon

Sun Aug 23 2020 - 22:27

Nutty professor Lewandowski still stretching out to new frontiers

Bayern Munich striker has transformed himself into an all-weather phenomenon

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 08:00

Bayern Munich juggernaut rolls over Lyon into Champions League final

Serge Gnabry grabs first half double before Lewandowski seals it

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 22:34

Ter Stegen v Neuer: Barça v Bayern a proxy war for Germany’s number one rivals

Germany’s top two goalkeepers are locked in an increasingly tense rivalry

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 17:58

Champions League quarter-finals: Game by game verdicts

From Wednesday to Saturday the last eight takes place in Lisbon

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 11:42

Bayern Munich complete formalities with rout over Chelsea

Lewandowski rampant as German champions ease into quarters

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 22:19

Bayern Munich aware of Chelsea’s greater sharpness and form

Either Ivan Perisic or Philippe Coutinho will start Champions League last-16 second leg

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 15:34

Bayern Munich crush Leverkusen to stay firmly on title course

Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz scores late on to become youngest ever Bundesliga scorer

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 18:41

Timo Werner giving up on Liverpool dream on path to being truly wanted

His path has been bumpier than the raw numbers and YouTube highlights suggest

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 13:35

Joshua Kimmich: ‘we have to wear masks and take showers at home’

Germany has been the first major league to return but it feels surreal without supporters

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 09:31

Borussia Dortmund bidding to halt Bayern behemoth behind closed doors

Can the verve of Sancho and Haaland derail Bavarian giants’ bid for eighth-straight title?

Mon May 25 2020 - 14:23

Bayern Munich hit Eintracht for five to keep Dortmund at bay

Defending champions maintain their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga

Sat May 23 2020 - 19:57