“I’m not going to the f*cking White House
US icon Megan Rapinoe taking on Donald Trump represented a new generation of sports stars prepared to address issues beyond the white lines of the football pitch. From Póg Mo Goal Issue 7.
Northern Exposure: Will the Canadian Premier League Thrive or Fail?
With Canada set to host the 2026 World Cup with the USA and Mexico, reposting from Issue 3 and featured on the Póg Mo Goal podcast, Devon Rowcliffe examined the pitfalls that faced the looming Canadian Premier League.
Tears and Jeers for Neymar
Brazil’s World Cup hopes may rest with Neymar Jr but as he faces a race to recover from injury, not all his compatriots are sympathetic.
Cruelty Rooted in History, End of the World for Ireland
For Fionn O’Dea, Ireland’s World Cup play-off heartache will take a long time to heal just like his previous scars playing and following the not always beautiful game.
Welsh View: Ireland Will Lose to Dragons’ X-Factor
Football reporter Mark Pitman has the hosts’ view ahead of the do-or-die Wales versus Ireland World Cup showdown in Cardiff. He answers our questions.
The Nation Holds Its Breath: Watch the Full Film
On the day of the most important football match in Irish history, an expectant father is torn between witnessing the miracle of childbirth and the miracle of reaching the quarter finals of the World Cup. Now you can watch the new Irish short film, produced by the famous Weinstein Company, in full.
Battered and Bruised: Ten Talking Points
It’s been a bruising few days for the Irish football team. A disastrous tackle has left us shorn of our captain Seamus Coleman while the goalless draw with Wales has seen us slip off the World Cup qualifying group summit. Here are ten talking points.
Photo Blog: Capturing the World Cup, Ireland vs Wales
Photographer Denis Vahey brilliantly captures the matchday atmosphere at Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Wales in Dublin.
The Nation Holds Its Breath: Ireland’s Chicago Cubs
On the day of the most important football match in Irish history an expectant father is torn between witnessing the miracle of childbirth and the miracle of reaching the quarter finals of the World Cup. A new Irish short film produced by the famous Weinstein Company is set for its Irish premiere at the Dublin Film Festival in February.