Ken Early: The Saipan film makes the conflict between Keane and McCarthy less interesting
It’s frustrating to think a new audience might assume the fake parts of the film’s account are true
Fifa does not have to rip off World Cup fans to this extent
Gianni Infantino is deploying a deliberate strategy to benchmark the World Cup against the most expensive live event in sports
Ken Early: Trump and Infantino’s maniacal new World Cup order
World Cup draw took place against a backdrop of Europe being continually told it no longer matters
Ken Early: Arne Slot is mild, understated – just like Liverpool’s response to every defeat
In an era that demands showmanship from managers, he is struggling to inhabit the role of leader
Roma manager’s joy as Evan Ferguson finally scored was a moment to cling to
Gian Piero Gasperini believes the Irish striker has the qualities to be a star for his title-chasing team
Ken Early: How big a mess is the Czech football team right now?
Thursday’s playoff draw sees Ireland play the least intimidating opponents they could have been pitted against
The most astonishing quarter-hour in Irish football history
Ireland’s win over Hungary saw the most dramatic Irish late winner ever followed by the best goal celebration
Ken Early: This Ireland team has brought the nation together at last
The game is about lines and tactics and skill but it’s also passion, the battle of wills, and this is what people love to see
Ken Early: Ireland’s best home win in years. Not even in our dreams did we see this coming
One can only imagine Gianni Infantino’s reaction to the news Ronaldo could be suspended for World Cup games. Trump might intercede
Ken Early: Portugal may have defensive frailties, but Ireland need to leave their shell
Hungary have put four past the group leaders in two games, but unlike Ireland, they had a right go
Ken Early: The saddest comparison was that between Doku and Salah
Free-scoring Manchester City thump Liverpool in riposte to Arsenal’s corners-and-duels vision
Ken Early: Thomas Frank has made Tottenham better but the fans are furious
There are few fates in football bleaker than being a set-piece team whose set-pieces aren’t working
Ken Early: Clasico defeat lays bare Barcelona’s reluctance to learn from their mistakes
Real Madrid demonstrate oddly casual approach to set-pieces but prevail largely thanks to the clinical finishing of Mbappé
Ken Early: Stumped Arne Slot must face up to a radical decision
It seems Liverpool’s players don’t know how they’re supposed to fit together - and neither does their coach
Ken Early: Despite Ireland’s win, it’s probably best to hold off booking flights to America
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s decision to go with a 5-4-1 formation when a win was required made no sense