Ronaldo v Messi debate has surely been settled – there is only one winner
Final playing days show a clear difference between the modern game’s two greats
Nations League
Nations League wrap: Harry Kane scores twice for England as he equals Shilton record
Spain come from behind to beat 10-man Croatia to stay on top of group
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses coach Jesus of broken promises but leaves Portugal return open
In a lengthy statement, the 41-year-old gave his account of the dispute that prompted his departure from the Portugal camp
Uefa to investigate alleged spitting incident at half-time in Ireland v Israel
It was alleged that Ireland’s head of athletic performance, Damien Doyle, was spat at
Ireland v Israel was no ordinary match assignment. Irish journalists were watched and filmed
Recurring presence of out-of-place people combined with blatant filming of reporters made for a deeply uncomfortable week
Heimir is the right man for the job, and four other things we learned from international window
FAI will continue discussions around future Israel fixtures
‘Hypocrisy of the Irish is unbelievable’: Israeli media reacts to draw with Ireland
‘Just like the first game, the most important thing for the Irish team was to show disrespect’, says Israeli daily newspaper Yisrael Hayom
At the end, Ireland’s players just wanted to get out of the nightmare
Finn Azaz’s creativity was missed against Israel but leaving him on the bench spared him from the criticism that would inevitably have come his way
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘When you are lying on the ground you can see who is kicking you’
Ireland manager hopes Finn Azaz and Gavin Bazunu will remain key players in Ireland squad
Ireland staff member allegedly spat at by Israel player during half-time tunnel scuffle
Israel FA offers no comment to allegation made by head of athletic performance, Damien Doyle
Ireland 1 Israel 1: Draw in Serbia as Troy Parrott penalty not enough – as it happened
Ireland in Serbia for ‘home’ leg against Israel following 3-0 win in Hungary last week
Troy Parrott penalty cancelled out by Israel equaliser as tempers flare in Serbia
Dor Peretz’s equaliser at the start of the second half secures his side a point as Nations League window closes with a draw
Austria pull off another late show to stay top of Group B3
Ronaldo-less Portugal won against Norway while Jurgen Klopp’s frustrating start with Germany continued
Ireland and Israel’s fortnight of fury ends on a bizarre stage in rural Serbia
Heated scenes in Backa Topola as Ireland let slip another half-time lead
Macarons and Mounjaro as Daryz turns beauty into destruction in Paris
Harry Kane shows his goalscoring pedigree as England show the kids how it’s done
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘They can’t have this happening again, just for the players’ welfare’
FAI will have opportunity to raise question of avoiding Israel at Uefa gathering in Berlin next week
England score seven as they turn on style to crush shambolic Croatia
Dominant performance for England with Kane and Saka both scoring twice in behind-closed-doors game
Israeli and Irish press conferences: Hallgrímsson’s ends after allegation was made
Israel manager says ‘we know what we are playing for’ against Ireland
Chief Rabbi: All the good that might have come from Ireland v Israel has been lost
The Israeli squad includes a number of Palestinian citizens of Israel. This fact has barely been mentioned in the extensive Irish media coverage
Ken Early: Israel’s war in Gaza brings Ireland to remote cornfields in Serbia
In a country with its own tortured history, small town of Backa Topola hosts divisive Nations League fixture
‘This is not going to be a friendly’: Heimir Hallgrímsson sets tone ahead of Israel rematch
Irish football’s hardest week since Saipan will reach a conclusion of sorts in a little-known Serbian town
Ceadach O’Neill saga closes as he wins fourth cap for Northern Ireland as they beat Ukraine
Michael O’Neill’s side cruised to victory over Ukraine in Slovakia
Do we dare ask: What if Troy Parrott is only getting started?
Heimir Hallgrímsson may be on to something in reuniting Parrott with Adam Idah up front
Only one other Ireland goal made as many jaws drop as Troy Parrott’s mazy run against Austria
Was Parrott’s goal the best Ireland have ever scored?
Events surrounding Nations League turn Ireland’s football hope to shame
Irish players, fans, Gaza and Palestine have all been all let down
Ireland find focus as Troy Parrott scores one of the best goals we’ve ever seen
Many hours spent arguing in team meetings last week could have confused and demoralised Ireland, but it seems to have cleared their heads
Ireland 2 Austria 2: Austria second-half goals cancel out Troy Parrott double – as it happened
‘Stop The Game’ demonstrations held outside Aviva Stadium
Protests prove only a minor interruption as Ireland fans choose to focus on football
After fraught forecasts, the night belonged to Troy Parrott until the game slipped away from Ireland against Austria
Hallgrímsson says fatigue proved costly as Ireland give up two-goal lead to Austria
Ireland manager said delay after tennis ball protest ‘kind of helped’ team
Troy Parrott lights up Lansdowne for Ireland but Austria storm back to salvage point
Ralf Rangnick’s half-time changes proved pivotal on a night where the crowd protests barely registered
Troy Parrott goal lights up the Aviva in a twisty, turny, dribbly, nutmeggy piece of art
Pundits swooned over Ireland’s first-half performance, but Austria recovered in the second half to ruin the good vibes
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal walkout divides a nation as Jorge Jesus asserts control
Row sparked by head coach’s decision to leave the 41-year-old on the bench has left a great international career at risk of ending in acrimony
Ireland v Austria: Are match tickets on sale? Will there be protests? Where can I watch on TV?
Everything you need to know about the Nations League game in the Aviva Stadium
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