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Web Summit set for Lisbon opening

Paddy Cosgrave’s summit opens on Monday, with 50,000 attendees expected

Mon Nov 7 2016 - 06:57

Ronaldo drags Portugal over the line

Star man shines in Lyon as Portugal fight back to claim place in last 16 as a third placed team

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 19:14

Caveat: Teeling shows Irish whiskey raising glass ever higher

Annual sales of the good stuff are expected almost to treble over the next decade

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 06:00

Euro Moments: Portugal a thorn in England’s side yet again

Golden Generation are beaten on penalties by tournament hosts in Lisbon in 2004

Mon May 23 2016 - 13:30

Euro Moments: Luis Figo sparks Portugal comeback against England

England’s opening group game at Euro 2000 proved to be an absolute thriller in Eindhoven

Mon May 16 2016 - 13:30

Euro Moments: Abel Xavier loses the plot as Zinedine Zidane sinks Portugal

Peroxide-blonde defender gives away penalty in extra time of Euro 2000 semi against France

Mon May 2 2016 - 13:30

Real Madrid made three attemps to sign Lionel Messi, reports

Barcelona rejected offers from their bitter rivals for star man in 2011, 2013 and 2015

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 11:31

Barcelona prevent Luis Figo from representing their Legends XI

Former club captain has never been forgiven for decision to join Real Madrid

Fri Jun 5 2015 - 15:44

Belated recognition for first Irishman to captain Manchester United

Plaque to be unveiled in Dublin to former Real Betis and Barcelona manager Patrick O’Connell

Fri Jun 5 2015 - 01:00

Sepp Blatter criticises US investigation into Fifa corruption

Re-elected president claims arrests of Fifa officials an attempt to ‘interfere with congress’

Sat May 30 2015 - 10:33

Figo disputes CAF claim of all-Africa backing for Blatter

‘There were federation presidents who ensured me they would vote for me’

Wed Apr 8 2015 - 10:22

Fifa announce €2.2bn profit from 2014 World Cup

Surplus enables governing body to boost ‘solid level of reserves’ to €1.4bn

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00

Qatar final date would allow St Stephen’s Day fixtures

Fifa confirms emirate’s national day of December 18th World Cup 2022 final date

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 01:00

Sepp Blatter adviser accused of watering down report into Fifa reform

The Fifa chairman appointed Mark Pieth to chair an independent report in 2011

Mon Feb 9 2015 - 13:03

Jerome Champagne out of Fifa presidential race blaming ‘institutions’

Candidates were required to secure the backing of five national football associations

Mon Feb 2 2015 - 13:30

Luis Figo to stand for Fifa presidency

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star wants to improve the image of football’s governing body

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 13:48

Ireland: Great matches drawn from history

Last night’s superb effort in Gelsenkirchen is the latest instalment from a series of outstanding results down through the years

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 14:59

Patrick O’Connell: the Irish saviour of Barcelona

Dubliner won the league with Real Betis manager and saved Barcelona from bankruptcy

Tue Sep 30 2014 - 23:05

Brian O’Driscoll plays in Dunhill Links

The world’s most capped rugby player is a keen golfer and now retired gets a chance to pursue his love of the game

Tue Sep 30 2014 - 14:39

Vicente del Bosque: Spain’s quiet Conquistador

Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks out of place in an era of suave coaches prowling the touchline in designer suits

Fri Jun 6 2014 - 12:00

Dani Alves defends Barcelona team-mate and compatriot Neymar

Striker has scored just three goals and provided one assist in nine matches since returning from injury

Mon Mar 31 2014 - 20:31

Gareth Bale completes dream move to Real Madrid

The Spanish club paid €100 million to secure the services of the Welshman

Mon Sep 2 2013 - 11:41

Real Madrid confirm Bale signing for world record €100m

Welsh international leaves Spurs to sign six-year deal at the Bernabeu

Sun Sep 1 2013 - 19:12

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