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Nightmare for Ronaldo as Portugal star sent off vs Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a nightmare evening on Thursday as he was shown a straight red card in the second half of Portugal's World Cup qualifier with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The hosts took a 2-0 lead in the match, thanks to two goals from Troy Parrott, and their hopes of snatching a famous victory were boosted further when the Portugal superstar was handed his marching orders.

England learn venue of first Euro 2028 game - it’s not Wembley

The schedule for Euro 2028 has been released, with England - if they qualify - set to take in their first game of that tournament away from Wembley at the Etihad Stadium. The home of Manchester City will play host to the Three Lions after a competition opener that heads to Wales and the Principality Stadium - with the countdown on to an event that will also see fixtures take place in Scotland and Ireland.

Portugal v Hungary - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Ireland vs Portugal: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup 2026 qualification match between Ireland and Portugal, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Ronaldo bizarrely urges Irish fans to boo him in qualifying clash

Cristiano Ronaldo has surprisingly called on Irish fans to boo him as the Portugal superstar is ready for a hostile reception during the World Cup qualifying clash in Dublin. The talismanic forward has never shied away from pressure, and this time, he was asking for it as Portugal gear up to seal World Cup qualification against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday.

Portugal boss calls on Dalot to replace injured 'irreplaceable' star

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez faces a major selection dilemma as Portugal heads into decisive 2026 World Cup qualifiers without injured star Nuno Mendes, a player the coach calls "the best in the world". With the Paris Saint-Germain full-back sidelined, Martinez admits there’s “no natural replacement” and turns to Diogo Dalot and Joao Cancelo to fill the void.

Keane backed to make return to management by former Man Utd team-mate

Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has backed Roy Keane to make a sensational return to management — this time as a more balanced figure ready to lead the Republic of Ireland. Brown believes Keane’s intensity has mellowed with time and experience, making him perfectly placed to inject passion and discipline into an Irish side struggling for identity and direction.

'Doesn't have to apologise' - CR7 spared penalty miss criticism

Cristiano Ronaldo remains untouchable in his homeland as the Portuguese GOAT, with the all-time great being told that he has nothing to apologise for after missing a penalty against the Republic of Ireland. The Al-Nassr superstar fluffed his lines from 12 yards during a 2026 World Cup qualifier, with former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher keeping out his spot-kick before Ruben Neves snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner.

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'Meant to be' - Fans react as Neves dedicates Portugal goal to Jota

Football fans from across the world have been showing their emotion after Ruben Neves' late winner for Portugal against Ireland. Neves' header in the 91st minute was not only his first for his country, but it also marked the first goal the Selecao had scored at home since the death of Diogo Jota, Neves’ best-friend and team-mate with Portugal and Wolves, in July.

CR7 bailed out! Neves late winner rescues Portugal

Ruben Neves rose highest to nod in a late winner for Portugal to beat a resilient Irish defence 1-0 in Lisbon. The Portuguese midfielder was the hero for the hosts who had looked as if they would never beat the superb Caoimhin Kelleher in the Irish goal, particularly after their captain Cristiano Ronaldo had his penalty saved by the Brentford shot-stopper.

Portugal vs Republic of Ireland Predictions: Dominating win expected

Expert Portugal vs Republic of Ireland predictions and three tips for this World Cup Qualifying clash on Saturday, 11th October at 7:45 pm.

Portugal v Spain - UEFA Nations League 2025 Final

Fernandes targets World Cup glory alongside Ronaldo in 2026

Portugal remain focused on landing the greatest prize in world football after Bruno Fernandes vowed the team are playing to win the World Cup for the entire nation. Portugal have a 100 per cent record heading into the Group F qualifier clash with Ireland, and Fernandes has spoken of the emotion he and his team-mates feel ahead of the tournament.

Mason Melia: The Irish Isak signed by Spurs for a record fee

Tottenham have made no secret of their desire to become a top-tier destination for the world's best young talent. "You can try to sell a vision to someone, but if there's tangible physical evidence of it… Anyone who has watched us since I've joined will have seen the aspirations we have to be the kind of team we want to be. That's not just me saying it, we're actually doing it," said former head coach Ange Postecoglou when he was calling the shots in N17.

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Luxembourg vs Ireland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the international friendly match between Luxembourg and Ireland, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Ireland vs Senegal: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the friendly match between Ireland and Senegal, as well as kick-off time and team news.

No easy route to Euro 2028! Home Nations to play qualifiers

UEFA have reportedly ruled that host nations, including England, will have to qualify for the 2028 European Championship.

UK backed to host first men's World Cup since 1966

The UK has been tipped to host a men's World Cup for the first time since 1966, when England lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley.

Grealish told he made international error by choosing England

Jack Grealish has been told he made an international error in choosing England over Ireland, while also being offered transfer advice.

Republic of Ireland v Finland - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2

Ireland vs Bulgaria: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the UEFA Nations League match between Ireland and Bulgaria, as well as kick-off time and team news.

England v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2

Bulgaria vs Ireland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the UEFA Nations League B Qualification match between Bulgaria and Ireland, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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📽️ | UFC star McGregor flies into tackles & almost scores

Conor McGregor put his UFC skills to good use when turning his hand to football, with the Irishman flying into tackles and almost scoring a screamer.

England fans sing 'German bombers' chant ahead of Tuchel arrival

England fans continue to sing the offensive '10 German bombers' chant despite Thomas Tuchel being set to take the managerial reins.

Bellingham & Grealish aim digs at Southgate in Carlsey messages

Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham seemingly aimed digs at Gareth Southgate as they paid tribute to outgoing interim England boss Lee Carsley.

'Real challenge' - Carsley warns Tuchel about England squad

England's interim boss Lee Carsley has told Thomas Tuchel that he will face a tough job picking his squad from the pool of players available.

Carsley leaves new England boss Tuchel with perfect present

The German now has even more reasons to look forward to taking charge of the Three Lions in January after a resounding win at Wembley

'Six minutes of madness' - Ireland boss shocked by England loss

Ireland Heimir Hallgrimsson boss could not hide his frustration after seeing Harry Kane inspire England to a huge win over his side.

Frequently asked questions

Der FC Bayern München wurde am 27. Februar 1900 im Schwabinger Café Gisela gegründet. Gründungsmitglieder waren elf junge Männer, angeführt vom späteren ersten Präsidenten Franz John. Die Gründung bedeutete die Abspaltung vom MTV München.

An der FC Bayern München AG, die sich insbesondere um die Fußballabteilung kümmert, hält der eigetragene Verein (eV) des FC Bayern München, also die rund 400.000 Mitglieder, mit 75 Prozent den Hauptanteil. Die restlichen 25 Prozent halten die Adidas AG, die Allianz SE und die Audi AG zu gleichen Anteilen (je 8,33 Prozent).

Das Stadion des FC Bayern München befindet sich im Norden der bayerischen Landeshauptstadt (Schwabing-Freimann) und trägt den Namen Allianz Arena.

Das Stadion des FC Bayern München, die Allianz Arena, bietet bei nationalen Spielen 75.024 Plätze, bei internationalen Ansetzungen 70.000.

Der FC Bayern München hat in seiner langen Historie eine Vielzahl von nationalen und internationalen Titeln gewonnen. Darunter zählen:

33-mal deutscher Meister (22/23, 21/22, 20/21, 19/20, 18/19, 17/18, 16/17, 15/16, 14/15, 13/14, 12/13, 09/10, 07/08, 05/06, 04/05, 02/03, 00/01, 99/00, 98/99, 96/97, 93/94, 89/90, 88/89, 86/87, 85/86, 84/85, 80/81, 79/80, 73/74, 72/73, 71/72, 68/69, 31/32)
20-mal DFB-Pokal Sieger (19/20, 18/19, 15/16, 13/14, 12/13 , 09/10, 07/08, 05/06, 04/05, 02/03, 99/00, 97/98, 85/86, 83/84, 81/82, 70/71, 68/69, 66/67, 65/66, 56/57)
3-mal Champions League Sieger (19/20, 12/13, 00/01)
3-mal Europapokal der Landesmeister Sieger (75/76, 74/75, 73/74)
2-mal FIFA Klub-WM Sieger (20/21, 13/14)
2-mal Weltpokal Sieger (2001 , 1976)
2-mal UEFA Supercup Sieger (20/21, 13/14)
1-mal UEFA Cup Sieger (95/96)
1-mal Europapokal der Pokalsieger Sieger (66/67)
10-mal deutscher Superpokalsieger (22/23, 21/22, 20/21, 18/19, 17/18, 16/17, 12/13, 10/11, 90/91, 87/88)
6-mal deutscher Ligapokalsieger (07/08, 04/05, 00/01, 99/00, 98/99, 97/98)
1-mal süddeutscher Pokalsieger (56/57)

Der FC Bayern München hat 33-mal die deutsche Meisterschaft gewonnen.

Aktuell hält Thomas Müller den Rekord für die meisten Einsätze für den FC Bayern München. Müller absolvierte bislang 746 Pflichtspiele für den FCB.

Die meisten Tore für den FC Bayern München hat Gerd Müller geschossen. Die mittlerweile verstorbene Vereinslegende traf 570-mal im Dress des deutschen Rekordmeisters. Dafür brauchte er 613 Spiele.

Für den FC Bayern München spielten eine Vielzahl an legendären Fußballern. Folgende Spieler trugen allesamt das Trikot des FCB:

Oliver Kahn, Sepp Maier, Manuel Neuer, Franz Beckenbauer, Paul Breitner, Klaus Augenthaler, Philipp Lahm, David Alaba, Bixente Lizarazu, Lúcio, Georg "Katsche" Schwarzenbeck, Stefan Effenberg, Michael Ballack, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Lothar Matthäus, Franz "Bulle" Roth, Joshua Kimmich, Xabi Alonso, Franck Ribéry, Arjen Robben, Jamal Musiala, Mehmet Scholl, Uli Hoeneß, Gerd Müller, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Giovane Élber, Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Müller und Claudio Pizarro.

Beim FC Bayern München standen in der Geschichte viele berühmte und erfolgreiche Trainer an der Seitenlinie. Dazu gehören:

Zlatko "Tschik" Cajkovski, Udo Lattek, Dettmar Cramer, Jupp Heynckes, Erich Ribbeck, Franz Beckenbauer, Giovanni Trapattoni, Otto Rehhagel, Ottmar Hitzfeld, Felix Magath, Jürgen Klinsmann, Louis van Gaal, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Hansi Flick und Thomas Tuchel.

Der Spitzname des FC Bayern München nimmt Bezug auf die Vereinsfarben. So werden die Spieler des deutschen Rekordmeisters meist nur "die Roten" genannt.

Darüber hinaus ist auch der Begriff "FC Hollywood" gebräuchlich, welchen der ehemalige Trainer Giovanni Trapattoni prägte. Der Spitzname bezieht sich auf eine turbulente Zeit des Vereins während der 90er-Jahre, als es zwischen einigen hochrangigen Spielern und Funktionären des Klubs zu Auseinandersetzungen kam - ähnlich wie in einer täglichen Seifenoper.

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