Fallible, flawed, ethereal, genius: Remembering George Best - 16 years on
From Old Trafford to Windsor Park to Carnaby Street, the boy from Cregagh lit them all up
More Ferdinand than McGrath: Andrew Omobamidele very much the modern defender
Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee
Michael Walker: Happy 75th George Best, the show’s still going on without you
The Belfast prince added to his legend off the field but on it he was a man of substance
Sideline Cut: It might just be easier to unite a country than to break up a dressingroom
Two international sides on a tiny island should tell onlookers everything about the Irish
St Pat’s boss O’Donnell impressed with teenage Liverpool goalkeeper Jaros
19-year-old Czech player has moved to Dublin on a season-long loan
Steven Davis and Northern Ireland looking for a good night in Sarajevo
Captain will make a record 120th appearance in playoff against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jonny Evans expected to be fit for Northern Ireland playoff clash
Leicester defender took a knock in the defeat to West Ham but says he’s ready to play
Haaland and Sørloth grab doubles in Norway’s Windsor rout
Ian Baraclough’s makeshift defence give up three goals inside the first 20 minutes
Ian Baraclough picks his first squad as Northern Ireland manager
Oxford midfielder Mark Sykes has switched his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland
My favourite sporting moment: I see Georgie walking, walking, walking and then gone
We picked our way through rubble of sectarian battles to share in a common love
Shields hoping cross-Border competition can be stepping stone to all-island league
Dundalk will take on Linfield in two-legged clash for Unite the Union Champions Cup
Remembering the night a 30-year-old George Best nutmegged Johan Cruyff
Derek Spence recalls the famous night when he netted a late equaliser against the very best
‘Worse than Ronaldo’s’: fans mock George Best statue in Belfast
Artwork joins list of footballers’ bronzes that received less than glowing reviews
Statue of George Best unveiled at Windsor Park in Belfast
Manchester United and Northern Ireland star has been immortalised in bronze
Jennings looks on in wonderment at Tottenham’s brave new world
Still coaching at Spurs, the legendary goalkeeper is thrilled with the club’s progress
World Cup moments: the cautionary tale of Josimar, Brazil’s 1986 hero
Uncapped, unemployed rightback was king of Mexico before careering off the rails
Shay’s Short Game: Two new caps on Home International team
Edward Rowe clinched the Irish under-14 title at Ballina, as first Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship announced
State of Play: When love of the Arsenal hits fever pitch for devoted Irish man
Veneration of beloved Gunners has bred a website with visitors from all over the world
Martin O’Neill’s words were humbling and showed a touch of class
Ireland manager showed in Lille that he doesn’t forget a face
Out of contract Michael McGovern the hero for Northern Ireland
“The players gave him a round of applause; what more does a manager need to say?”
Northern Ireland’s return to big stage ends not so nice in Nice
Poland fail to read script as Arkadiusz Milik’s goal secures victory in first group game
Soccer memories: Jack Charlton, USA ‘94, and sticker collections
Blindboy, Miriam O’Callaghan, Jacqui Hurley and more share their memories of ‘the beautiful game'
Michael O’Neill goes back to future with his band of brothers
Togetherness is the watchword for Northern Ireland manager with few stars to call on
Tipping Point: Will sectarianism follow the fans to France?
Despite the Football for All campaign, Northern Irish sports fans are still divided
All roads lead to Royal County Down despite Rory’s bogeys
Predicted attendance of 90,000 could have been even higher, tourism officials say
Story of David and Sócrates – when an Irish underdog took on a giant of Brazil
Ex-Northern Ireland winger has reasons to remember his full international debut
Shay Given eager to add to tally of caps but team-mates may well have mixed emotions
‘I’m in no position to say I should be playing or to be making demands’
Jennings back in
Islandeady Properties has agreed a deal with receivers to buy the TF and Harlequin hotels, the Royal Theatre, Mayo Conference centre and a number of retail properties.
Enda Kenny proposes all-Ireland soccer team
Taoiseach says team could take on England every two years to raise money for charity
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