
Messi The Movie
Spanish film-maker Álex de la Iglesia’s documentary about Lionel Messi

The football world has been paying tribute following the death of Tito Vilanova, the former Barcelona manager who lost his battle with cancer aged just 45.

In the week that rivals Adidas launched the Samba Primeknit, Nike revealed their own knitted boot with the release of the Magista.

Ahead of the first El Clasico of the season, here’s Nike’s brilliant video featuring the new CTR360 Maestri III. Andrés Iniesta pulls the strings in midfield.

How would you like to win your own Póg Mo Goal “The Match-Up The World Is Waiting to See” boxing-inspired T-Shirt commemorating Ireland’s historic clash with world champions Spain this summer?

The Boys in Green won’t be the only ones representing Ireland at Euro 2012 following the news that Mayo referee Damien MacGraith has been named in UEFA’s panel for the finals. What are the chances he gets a France game?

The Airtricity League kicks back into action tonight with a renewed anticipation in seeing those players who might make their mark following James McClean’s internatioanl cameo on Wednesday. All eyes will be on Tallaght Stadium where Shamrock Rovers, the defending champions and Europa League history makers, have been busying attracting many of the big name transfers. But few are likely to raise as many eyebrows as Limerick’s recent recruits.

In the third part of our look at the state of the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Euro 2012, Spud Watch reveals how Glenn Whelan will stop Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets and Alonso this summer, says people should lay off Kevin Doyle, and discusses how, even at his age, Trap practices safe sex.

He’s known as Rambo to many Irish supporters because of his all-action style and Stephen Hunt is relishing the task of taking first blood against the likes of Xavi and Iniesta at Euro 2012 this summer. Speaking to the fans, […]