Ronaldo still the star turn as Portugal bid for Qatar
Seleção have had an average World Cup record since Eusébio-inspired journey of 1966
The desert has made an imprint on the landscape of my soul
I have met inspiring Arab women through my work says Padraig Downey, an Irish theatre maker in Dubai
Mbappé’s star shines brightest as Barça and Messi fade to black
PSG look to have the right French wonderkid as Dembélé fluffs his lines
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
Worst Sporting Moment: Drowned and nearly out as Jack Charlton era peters out
Ireland went to Lisbon in November 1995 with hopes high. They were soon washed away
John O’Shea to retire from football on Sunday
Waterford man and five-time Premier League winner calls it a day at the age of 38
Ryder Cup Different Strokes: Will Lefty get left behind if envelope rule is required?
Brian O’Driscoll and Niall Horan are part of the Europe team in the celebrity match
Michael Walker: Ronaldo has left Real Madrid but his presence is still felt
Ronaldo soaked up the pressure of Real Madrid in full-on Galactico mode and stuck in the goals
Antoine Griezmann inspires Atlético to Europa League glory
French forward scores twice in Lyon as Simeone’s machine break Marseille hearts
Poor start leaves Shane Lowry struggling on day two at Augusta
Offalyman signs for a disappointing 79 and looks likely to miss the cut by a single shot
This week we’re talking about . . . the Web Summit
Gone, but not forgotten, the event suits Lisbon more that it suited Dublin
Web Summit 2016 off to a positive start after initial hiccup
Start-ups report good contact with investors and hope to repeat Uber’s funding success
Web Summit second day welcomes football legends to stage
Some 53,000 people from 167 countries expected to attend Lisbon conference
Five things we’re watching at Web Summit in Lisbon
Lisbon offers the Web Summit a new venue and supposedly better infrastructure
Web Summit set for Lisbon opening
Paddy Cosgrave’s summit opens on Monday, with 50,000 attendees expected
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
Caveat: Teeling shows Irish whiskey raising glass ever higher
Annual sales of the good stuff are expected almost to treble over the next decade
Euro Moments: Portugal a thorn in England’s side yet again
Golden Generation are beaten on penalties by tournament hosts in Lisbon in 2004
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
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
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
Barcelona prevent Luis Figo from representing their Legends XI
Former club captain has never been forgiven for decision to join Real Madrid
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
Sepp Blatter criticises US investigation into Fifa corruption
Re-elected president claims arrests of Fifa officials an attempt to ‘interfere with congress’
Figo disputes CAF claim of all-Africa backing for Blatter
‘There were federation presidents who ensured me they would vote for me’
Fifa announce €2.2bn profit from 2014 World Cup
Surplus enables governing body to boost ‘solid level of reserves’ to €1.4bn
Qatar final date would allow St Stephen’s Day fixtures
Fifa confirms emirate’s national day of December 18th World Cup 2022 final date
Sepp Blatter adviser accused of watering down report into Fifa reform
The Fifa chairman appointed Mark Pieth to chair an independent report in 2011
Jerome Champagne out of Fifa presidential race blaming ‘institutions’
Candidates were required to secure the backing of five national football associations
Luis Figo to stand for Fifa presidency
Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star wants to improve the image of football’s governing body
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
Patrick O’Connell: the Irish saviour of Barcelona
Dubliner won the league with Real Betis manager and saved Barcelona from bankruptcy
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
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
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
Gareth Bale completes dream move to Real Madrid
The Spanish club paid €100 million to secure the services of the Welshman
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