Today’s News
‘No one will wet their pants if we’ve to take penalties’ – Thomas Müller
Looks like penalties aren’t going to scare Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Open thread: What’s your favourite European Cup final memory?
1999, 2005 or something else entirely?
Andros Townsend charged over alleged breach of betting rules
The Spurs midfielder has been forced to pull out of the U-21 European Championships too.
Mike Phelan leaves Manchester United on a high note
We wish we were all ‘Phelan’ this good.
Another black day for cycling despite the white-out at the Giro
Former winner Danilo Di Luca has been withdrawn from this year’s race after a positive drugs test.
Europa league winners to get Champions League spot
Thursday nights just looked a little bit better.
Stage 19 of Giro d’Italia falls victim to snow
There has been no word yet on whether stage 20, which is also at risk, will go ahead.
Euro Tour chief apologises for ‘coloured people’ remark
George O’Grady attempted to defuse the situation but his attempted explanation merely aggravated the situation.
Yesterday’s News
UEFA to announce Europa League incentive
Winners set to earn a Champions League spot.
Carl Froch apologises over Kessler ‘kill’ comments
“On Saturday night, if I have to, I will kill him. It sounds brutal, it sounds horrible, but that is what this means to me.” Grim.
Rio Ferdinand extends Manchester United deal
That’s David Moyes’ first bit of business.
Donald: Sergio ‘full of regret’ over Tiger fried chicken comment
Let’s get back to the golf, then?
Kagawa laments below-par first campaign at Old Trafford
Man Utd’s new playmaker didn’t make the impression he expected in the Premier League.
Ulster’s landmark season ‘all for nothing’ if final is lost, says Best
The Ireland captain is in bullish form ahead of the Pro12 final.
Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Ribery: Chill out, Bayern are stronger than Dortmund
“If we’re all ready and willing to give 100 per cent then we’ll emerge victorious.”
The best volley from a corner you’re going to see this week
A goal worthy of the Premier League, never mind the Isle of Man’s Canada Life Premier League.
A Taylor Swift song is being used to promote the next big UFC fight
No goats included this time though.
Ireland ready for visit of cricket heavyweights Pakistan to Clontarf
In their last result against a Full Member nation, Ireland lost to Australia by seven wickets at the T20 World Cup.
Your Terrible Refereeing Decision Video of the Day
This proves why you shouldn’t share grounds with other sports.
Watch as Andrew Henderson shows why he’s World Freestyle Football champion
And we thought we were great getting to 23 in keepy-uppys on our lunch break.
Andy Carroll out of England squad to face Ireland at Wembley
And Big Andy may be set to sign a permanent West Ham deal.
Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Tony Pulis parts company with Stoke, club confirm
And it had nothing to do with pigs’ heads.
San Francisco to host Super Bowl L
The L stands for 50, you know.
Tony Pulis’ future in doubt amid Stoke exit rumours
The Potters’ boss may be hanging up his baseball cap.
6 pre-championship views of Laois manager Justin McNulty
We talked to the former Armagh player about his progress as a manager, last year’s loss to Longford and putting sport into perspective.
Monday 20 May, 2013
‘I’m not Harry Potter’ – 10 of our favourite Jose Mourinho quotes
It was confirmed that the 50-year-old stepped down as Real Madrid manager today.
Lampard: I have not performed at World Cups
The 35-year-old has won all available major domestic honours in his time at Stamford Bridge.
Roundly predicted as relegation fodder, it’s West Brom 1-0 TheScore.ie
Only two of our Premier League experts predicted The Baggies to beat the drop.
TheScore.ie Premier League 2012/13 quiz
How much can you remember from the season that only finished yesterday?
Sunday 19 May, 2013
Watch highlights from Alex Ferguson’s crazy final game at Man United
He was never going to sign off with a 0-0 draw, was he…
Bale stunner not enough as Arsenal clinch 4th
Spures earned a 1-0 win over Sunderland but it made little odds as the Gunners were also victorious.
TheScore.ie’s writers review this year’s Premier League season
And revisit our somewhat cringeworthy pre-season predictions.
10 reasons we all love Andrea Pirlo
It’s the Italian superstar’s birthday today but we didn’t really need much of an excuse to show his panenka.
Listen to the TheScore.ie commenters’ jogging playlist
We asked you what you like to listen to, and this is the result.
Saturday 18 May, 2013
13 reasons why we’ll miss Ronan O’Gara
Following the Munster legend’s decision to retire, we celebrate his stellar career.
McDowell on song for Europe in World Match Play
The Northern Irishman is the last European remaining in Bulgaria.
TheScore.ie commenters’ favourite GAA jerseys
We asked, you replied. Here are your 10 favourite GAA jerseys of all time.



























































