Adidas X15 & Ace15 Concept Sketches
Concept sketches and designs for the new Adidas X15 and Ace15 boots. Continue reading → Concept sketches and designs for the new Adidas X15 and Ace15 boots. Continue reading → Down but Not Out…10 Talking Points
Bullish words from the Irish squad that we’re not out of the Euro 2016 race did little to comfort Irish supporters dealt a crushing blow by the failure to beat Scotland. There are still twists and turns to come but the Green Army are losing hope in the O’Neill/Keane miracle and asking bigger questions. Two weeks on, here’s ten talking points
Continue reading → When England’s Ad Stole George’s Greatest Line
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. The Carlsberg England World Cup advert ahead of last year’s tournament featured Jeff Stelling, Paddy McGuinness, and Ian Wright and perhaps in a nod to their near neighbours also borrowed George Hamilton’s most famous line.
Continue reading → 25 Years/Italia 90: June 25, A Nation Held Its Breath
On this day in 1990, Ireland defeated Romania in a penalty shoot-out to reach the quarter-finals of our first ever World Cup. Continue reading → Happy Birthday Messi: Master and the Apprentice
Many are calling him the greatest player of all time and he’s only just turned 28. While Lionel Messi rightfully claims football’s brightest spotlight today, the Argentine was waiting in the wings at the Nou Camp while Ronaldinho held centre stage. But ten years ago, he announced himself to the watching world.
Continue reading → Zidane: A Fraction of the Whole
The artistry and genius of the great Zizou was captured in one piece of skill from Euro 2000, writes Luke Constable from the brilliantly named Ruud Gullit Sitting on a Shed.
Continue reading → Happy Birthday Zinedine Zidane
The French master turns 43 today. From World Cup glory to infamy, Champions League wonder goals, to documentaries, Zizou is a legend of the game.
Continue reading → June 22, 1986: Maradona vs England
On this day in 1986, Diego Maradona scored two of the most talked about goals in World Cup history. The ‘Hand of God’ at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City was followed by what many still consider to be the greatest goal of all time. Continue reading → 25 Years/Italia 90: June 21, the Mighty Quinn
On this day in 1990, Niall Quinn’s equaliser from Packie Bonner’s long punt earned a draw with the Netherland’s to seal Ireland’s passage to the second round. Continue reading → San Siro
San Siro. Yuri Ancarani’s meditative portrait of an Italian football mecca. Continue reading → Copa 90 Derby Days – Anarchy in Ireland: Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers
The always brilliant Derby Days by Copa90 cover Irelands’s own O’Classico when Bohemians hosted Shamrock Rovers in the Dublin derby. Continue reading → 25 Years/Italia 90: June 17, Draw Like an Egyptian
On this day in 1990, Ireland drew 0-0 with Egypt in our second World Cup game prompting Eamon Dunphy’s pen-throwing outburst, and Irish punditry was never the same again. Continue reading → Choose….Ireland
Fantastic RTE promo featuring Irvine Welsh for Ireland’s crunch game against Scotland in the Aviva stadium. Choose Ireland. Continue reading → Coleman & Henshaw Talk Chicken Curry, Fresh Prince of Bel Air & More
Coleman & Henshaw Talk Chicken Curry, Fresh Prince of Bel Air & More Continue reading → 25 Years/Italia 90: June 11, Sheedy’s Left Peg
On this day in 1990, Kevin Sheedy’s left-footed strike earned the Republic of Ireland a 1-1 draw with England in our first ever World Cup finals appearance.
Continue reading → 10 Reasons We Love the Scots
The Top Ten reasons we love the Scots and their football (not counting our last meeting)
Continue reading → Ireland vs Scotland: View From the Other Side
This weekend’s clash is not just a huge game for the hosts. A resurgent Scotland are looking to qualify for their first major tournament in almost two decades. Michael Wood of ScottishFans.org gives the view from the visiting Tartan Army.
Continue reading → 25 Years/Italia 90: Ireland on Film
Twenty-five years on from Italia 90, we’ve gathered together footage of the television coverage surrounding Ireland’s remarkable maiden World Cup voyage under Jack Charlton, from the heady days of Italia 90 qualification through to the finals themselves when RTE’s pioneering coverage rewrote the manual on football punditry. Continue reading → Hero Worship for Big Jack
Before the friendly with England, legendary manager Jack Charlton was introduced to the crowd and was moved to tears by the reception by both sets of fans. Watching him sing along to ‘Put Em Under Pressure’ and then the Irish national anthem will live long in the memory, just like his time in charge.
Continue reading → Póg Mo Goal Euro 2016 Qualifiers Posters – Ireland V Scotland
Saturday’s home tie against Scotland is a make or break fixture for the Boys in Green. Manchester based studio We Are Dorothy have produced this fantastic poster for the next in our ongoing Póg Mo Goal Euro 2016 Match-day Poster series. Continue reading → Anthem for a New Generation
It’s been 20 years since the English anthem was played before a senior football international in Dublin. The question is, have Irish fans grown up in that time? Continue reading → Share Your Champions League Final Moments
Copa90 want to bring you the Champions League from around the globe. No matter who you support in the world, share your experience watching the Champions League final between Barcelona and Juventus,
Continue reading → Ireland v England: A Brief History
The history of the England v Ireland fixture is a long and often one sided affair punctuated by rare but glorious victories for the Irish. Ahead of Sunday’s latest installment at the Aviva Stadium, acclaimed football blogger Layth Yousif looks back at past meetings
Continue reading → Champions League Final – The Lowdown
A mouth-watering clash awaits. Barcelona versus Juventus in Berlin. We have a breakdown of all the facts as figures as Buffon, Pirlo, and co. prepare to face Messi, Neymar, and Suarez. Continue reading → Cas: England Goal Favourite of My Career
“I remember Dennis Wise saying; ‘One England cap is worth 50 Ireland caps.’ All I’d say was; ‘It’s more than 20 years since you’ve beaten us”.
Continue reading → Yugoslavs and Rastafarians
Famous games and events in Dublin’s Dalymount Park, known as the spiritual home of Irish football. Continue reading → Fan Footage: THAT Leo Messi Goal
Some are calling Lionel Messi’s mesmerising goal in the Copa del Rey final as his best. It looks even better from the fans’ perspective in the Nou Camp stands. Continue reading → Ireland vs England: View from the Other Side
Ahead of this weekend’s massive meeting between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium, Póg Mo Goal looks at the view from the other side. Layth Yousif is an acclaimed football blogger, long-time England supporter, and contributor to the Arsenal fanzine.
Continue reading → Nike Hypervenom II
Aimed at giving greater agility to the wearer, the Nike Hypervenom II has been in development for two years in the Nike Sport Research Lab. Continue reading → Yes to Sporting Equality
‘We’ll vote for that every single week.’ Soccer Republic’s Eoghan Rice gives an ode to the League of Ireland fan Continue reading → Video: Goodnight Bill and God Bless
RTE’s Soccer Republic paid a moving tribute to the late Bill O’Herlihy. With lump in throat, host Peter Collins was joined by George Hamilton, Darragh Maloney and Brian Kerr to speak warmly of their former colleague and broadcaster much-loved by Irish sports fans. Continue reading → Póg Mo Goal Issue 2 Launch – June 5th
Kick start a huge weekend of football in style. Ahead of the Champions League final and Ireland versus England at the Aviva Stadium, join us in the Back Page Pub in Phibsborough for the Póg Mo Goal Magazine Issue 2 Launch on the 5th June. Kick-off: 7.45pm.
Continue reading → Goodbye Klopp
Jürgen Klopp bids an emotional farewell to Borussia Dortmund after 7 incredible years and Copa90 was there
Continue reading → Magic of Milla
Cameroon’s legendary Roger Milla turns 63 today. At the grand old age of 38, Milla emerged as one of the stars of Italia 90. His four goals helped his country to become the first African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals while his trademark celebration dancing by the corner flag, captured by artist Osvaldo Casanova, has become one of the iconic moment in the tournament’s history.
Continue reading → On This Day in 2002: Zizou Magic
On this day in 2002, Zinedine Zidane produced this incredible volley against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League final to give Real Madrid their ninth European Cup. Is this the best goal in finals’ history?
Continue reading → Video: Chaos at the Copa
Crazy scenes in the Copa Libertadores. Argentinian Superclasico suspended after River Plate players attacked with pepper spray Continue reading → Formula to Unleash
Gatorade Football’s campaign features stars like Messi, Ozil, and Rodriguez along with the stories behind ‘legendary clubs’ Barcelona, Juventus, Liverpool, and Arsenal
Continue reading → 125 Years of Bohs
A short film on the history of Dublin’s Bohemian Football Club. Produced by Peter O’Doherty
Continue reading → Champions League Performance Infographic
The UEFA Champions League is down to the final four with Juventus taking on Real Madrid before Pep Guardiola returns to the Nou Camp with his Bayern Munich side to face Barcelona. Continue reading → Video: Another Richie Towell LOI Screamer
Another League of Ireland matchday, another stunning goal. Fast becoming the standout player in Irish football, Dundalk’s Richie Towell produced this moment of Di Canio-esque magic in the 8-1 rout of Bray Wanderers.
Continue reading → Kop Kids Play Mario Kart with Mario
“Are you happy on the inside?” “Could be better.” Eleven-year-old Finn from Kop Kids is fast becoming our favourite football reporter. Watch him interview Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli.
Continue reading → Master and the Apprentice: Messi’s First Barca Goal
While Lionel Messi rightfully claims football’s brightest spotlight today, the Argentine was waiting in the wings at the Nou Camp while Ronaldinho held centre stage. On this day, ten years ago, he announced himself to the watching world.
Continue reading → The LOI Goal Everyone’s Talking About
Puskas award we hear you say? Kealan Dillon’s belter for Bohs against Derry City is a goal of the season contender. Continue reading → Póg Mo Goal Magazine – Issue 2 Order Now
Póg Mo Goal is a new Irish football magazine focused on considered design and great quality writing from around the world. Issue 2 is now available to order. Continue reading → Teenage Dream’s So Hard to Beat
October, 1974, Dublin. Wavy haired 18-year-old Liam Brady is thrust into the spotlight by player-manager John Giles at a pulsating Dalymount Park and plays his part is one of our finest-ever victories. Brady, Keane, Duff – Martin O’Neill says Jack Grealish is not ready but he wouldn’t be our first teenage star. Continue reading → “Did Jack Have a Trial With Liverpool?”
“Did Jack have a trial with Liverpool?” “No Dougal, he was on trial, in Liverpool.” It’s 20 years this week since the first episode of Fr. Ted aired on television and whether it was Dougal sleeping in an Irish shirt, a framed photo of Jack Charlton and Maurice Setters above the fireplace, or the genius over 75’s match episode, we’re reminded how the show has influenced Green Army football fans in a uniquely Irish way.
Continue reading → The Lightest Football Boot Ever – Adidas Adizero 99g
A closer look at the lightest ever football boot, The Adidas Adizero 99g. Continue reading → R.I.P. Ray Treacy
RTE’s Soccer Republic and Eamon Dunphy paid a moving tribute to former international Ray Treacy, who played for the Republic of Ireland between 1966 and 1980, managed Shamrock Rovers to the League of Ireland title, and through his business travelled the world with both the Irish team and fans Continue reading → St. Pauli Documentary by Copa 90
St Pauli, a club known for their left wing politics, punk ethos and their fantastic atmosphere have become a great example of how German football is acknowledging and empowering the fans. Continue reading → LA Galaxy First to Five
The final episode of the five-part documentary charting LA Galaxy’s run to a fifth MLS crown, sealed with the boot of captain Robbie Keane. The series was produced by LA Galaxy TV crew Albert Lanzillo and Paolo Ferrari giving a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s run to the title.
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