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Soccer - Last week 15th February 2026 - 21st February 2026

Benfica to investigate video of fans' racist gestures towards Vinícius Jr
# Racism
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# Racism

Benfica to investigate video of fans' racist gestures towards Vinícius Jr

Fri 3:37 PM 551 Views 0 Comments

Protest planned at FAI headquarters over Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel
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# Nations League

Protest planned at FAI headquarters over Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel

Fri 11:29 AM 1,035 Views 14 Comments

Martin O’Neill defends Schmeichel after Celtic’s Europa League humbling
# Hoop Nightmares
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# Hoop Nightmares

Martin O’Neill defends Schmeichel after Celtic’s Europa League humbling

Fri 8:37 AM 2,603 Views 19 Comments

Fifa and the IOC's spineless politicking reminds us that they will never be the heroes we need
# Column
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# Column

Fifa and the IOC's spineless politicking reminds us that they will never be the heroes we need

Fri 7:15 AM 1,180 Views 4 Comments

With those in charge fleeing from responsibility, the FAI are left alone to make a stand on Israel.

Power struggle over Israel stance could be Trivela's lasting legacy at Drogheda United
# THE BEAT
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# THE BEAT

Power struggle over Israel stance could be Trivela's lasting legacy at Drogheda United

Fri 6:45 AM 784 Views 2 Comments

Joanna Byrne expressed what she described as a “moral view… from a deeply held belief in equality”, yet club board are accused of calling for her resignation.

Schmeichel under fire after Celtic's Europa League loss
# Woe
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# Woe

Schmeichel under fire after Celtic's Europa League loss

Thu 9:57 PM 3,862 Views 13 Comments

Mixed fortunes for Palace and Forest in Europe
# Wrap
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# Wrap

Mixed fortunes for Palace and Forest in Europe

Thu 7:46 PM 1,810 Views 4 Comments

Bukayo Saka signs reported €340k-a-week, five-year contract with Arsenal
# North London Forever
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# North London Forever

Bukayo Saka signs reported €340k-a-week, five-year contract with Arsenal

Thu 3:35 PM 1,588 Views 8 Comments

Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'
# WANT YOU BACK
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# WANT YOU BACK

Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'

Thu 11:58 AM 1,937 Views 13 Comments

Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy
# Fallout
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# Fallout

Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy

Thu 9:34 AM 2,152 Views 27 Comments

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal only have themselves to blame after Wolves draw
# Setback
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# Setback

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal only have themselves to blame after Wolves draw

Thu 8:16 AM 1,429 Views 5 Comments

Bodo/Glimt earn first-leg win over Inter as Brugge and Atletico play out six-goal thriller
# Results
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# Results

Bodo/Glimt earn first-leg win over Inter as Brugge and Atletico play out six-goal thriller

Wed 10:45 PM 1,194 Views 6 Comments

Wolves strike late to snatch dramatic draw as Arsenal drop points in title race
# Nervy Times
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# Nervy Times

Wolves strike late to snatch dramatic draw as Arsenal drop points in title race

Wed 10:16 PM 3,541 Views 38 Comments

The Gunners were unable to cling on to three points in wintery conditions.

Maynooth University defend Collingwood Cup with two second-half goals
# Champ Champs
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# Champ Champs

Maynooth University defend Collingwood Cup with two second-half goals

Wed 9:55 PM 1,321 Views 0 Comments

Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
# League Of Ireland
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# League Of Ireland

Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments

Updated Wed 9:32 PM 3,808 Views 19 Comments

Gordon bags four goals as Newcastle take control of Champions League play-off against Qarabag
# Pole Position
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# Pole Position

Gordon bags four goals as Newcastle take control of Champions League play-off against Qarabag

Wed 7:53 PM 1,237 Views 3 Comments

Uefa to probe claims of 'discriminatory behaviour' towards Vinicius
# Incident
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# Incident

Uefa to probe claims of 'discriminatory behaviour' towards Vinicius

Updated Wed 1:38 PM 836 Views 0 Comments

Dave Kitson finally confirms one of football's worst-kept secrets: 'I am the Secret Footballer'
# Revealed
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# Revealed

Dave Kitson finally confirms one of football's worst-kept secrets: 'I am the Secret Footballer'

Wed 11:16 AM 6,324 Views 1 Comment

'Imagine you have to plead to be equal in society': Henry and Richards on Vinícius Jr racial abuse
# Sympathy
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# Sympathy

'Imagine you have to plead to be equal in society': Henry and Richards on Vinícius Jr racial abuse

Wed 11:08 AM 1,291 Views 6 Comments

Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game
# Controversy
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# Controversy

Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

Wed 7:54 AM 2,863 Views 17 Comments

Ireland set for Aviva return as Ward targets World Cup 'by hook or by crook'
# Road To Rio
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# Road To Rio

Ireland set for Aviva return as Ward targets World Cup 'by hook or by crook'

Wed 6:00 AM 618 Views 1 Comment

Advantage Galatasaray after Juve collapse, PSG complete stunning comeback win over Monaco
# Gala Night
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# Gala Night

Advantage Galatasaray after Juve collapse, PSG complete stunning comeback win over Monaco

Updated Tue 10:24 PM 2,276 Views 4 Comments

Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism
# Overshadowed
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# Overshadowed

Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism

Tue 10:21 PM 2,055 Views 11 Comments

The game was stopped for 10 minutes after Vinicius’ goal, as the Brazilian made an allegation of racist abuse against a Benfica player.

Sinclair Armstrong on target in Bristol City's draw with Wrexham
# Championship
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# Championship

Sinclair Armstrong on target in Bristol City's draw with Wrexham

Tue 10:16 PM 1,259 Views 5 Comments

FAI announce rescheduled dates for postponed LOI fixtures
# Plan B
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# Plan B

FAI announce rescheduled dates for postponed LOI fixtures

Tue 6:15 PM 1,053 Views 1 Comment

Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Nations League game to go ahead
# Nations League
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# Nations League

Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Nations League game to go ahead

Tue 4:59 PM 1,277 Views 11 Comments

'When you're one of the very best in the world, you're not going to be short of options'
# Katie McCabe
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# Katie McCabe

'When you're one of the very best in the world, you're not going to be short of options'

Feb 17th 2026, 2:03 PM 6,296 Views 7 Comments

Lazio's Connolly returns as Ireland squad named for opening World Cup qualifiers
# Ireland WNT
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# Ireland WNT

Lazio's Connolly returns as Ireland squad named for opening World Cup qualifiers

Updated Feb 17th 2026, 1:10 PM 1,404 Views 0 Comments

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Should Ireland play football against Israel?
Sinead and Gavin discuss in-depth the pressing issue of this week, and one that will likely make headlines all year.
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Uefa confirm there is no approval for games to be played in Israel
# Republic Of Ireland
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# Republic Of Ireland

Uefa confirm there is no approval for games to be played in Israel

Feb 17th 2026, 9:48 AM 6,553 Views 13 Comments

Brentford boss Andrews visits Macclesfield dressing room to pay respect after 'proper cup tie'
# Homage
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# Homage

Brentford boss Andrews visits Macclesfield dressing room to pay respect after 'proper cup tie'

Feb 17th 2026, 7:59 AM 3,521 Views 11 Comments

Wright hat-trick fires Coventry back top of the Championship, Larkin on target for Palace
# Championship Matters
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# Championship Matters

Wright hat-trick fires Coventry back top of the Championship, Larkin on target for Palace

Feb 16th 2026, 10:16 PM 1,956 Views 3 Comments

Title defence blow for Barcelona after derby defeat to 12th-placed Girona
# DAMAGING
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# DAMAGING

Title defence blow for Barcelona after derby defeat to 12th-placed Girona

Feb 16th 2026, 10:11 PM 1,615 Views 0 Comments

Keith Andrews' Brentford beat non-league Macclesfield to avoid FA Cup upset
# Up For The Cup
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# Up For The Cup

Keith Andrews' Brentford beat non-league Macclesfield to avoid FA Cup upset

Updated Feb 16th 2026, 9:32 PM 4,617 Views 4 Comments

What can we expect as Carla Ward names Ireland squad for opening World Cup qualifiers?
# Selection Box
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# Selection Box

What can we expect as Carla Ward names Ireland squad for opening World Cup qualifiers?

Feb 16th 2026, 6:00 PM 839 Views 0 Comments

Dundalk's Vinnie Leonard to join Norwich while ankle injury ends Michael Obafemi's season
# Talent
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# Talent

Dundalk's Vinnie Leonard to join Norwich while ankle injury ends Michael Obafemi's season

Updated Feb 16th 2026, 5:57 PM 1,538 Views 5 Comments

Ireland v Israel, Prague preparations and LOI recap
'We need some players back' – Arteta on Arsenal's mounting injury list
# Worrying Times
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# Worrying Times

'We need some players back' – Arteta on Arsenal's mounting injury list

Feb 16th 2026, 9:38 AM 1,310 Views 7 Comments

Ferguson absent as Malen scores twice for Roma in Napoli draw
# Eurozone
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# Eurozone

Ferguson absent as Malen scores twice for Roma in Napoli draw

Feb 15th 2026, 10:05 PM 2,392 Views 2 Comments

The legendary manager who was blamed for the tragic death of his player
# Helenio Herrera
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# Helenio Herrera

The legendary manager who was blamed for the tragic death of his player

Feb 15th 2026, 8:00 PM 4,350 Views 0 Comments