Tony O'Donoghue

Group Football Correspondent for RTÉ. Ex President @SoccerWritersIr Views, opinions all my own.

[Tony O'Donoghue @Corktod]

☀️ The heat is murderous…
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[Gotham FC @GothamFC]

An Irish linkup at @IcahnStadiumNYC 🇮🇪🤝

Welcome to the #GothamFC fam Roy Keane!

[UNICEF @UNICEF]

Yes, those photos you’ve seen are real.

More than 18 years ago, a baby named Lamine Yamal and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot.

Today, their achievements on the pitch inspire millions. Off the pitch, both Messi and Lamine Yamal use their voices and platforms as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors to support and advocate for children around the world.

The goal? That every child survives, thrives, and fulfils their potential.

We are proud to have them on our team.

Credit: Joan Monfort

[Jamie Hamilton @stirling_j]

From Rory Smith's article in The Observer.

[Tony O'Donoghue @Corktod]

@Ck1Gran12 I’m Team Messi 🤓

[Tony O'Donoghue @Corktod]

Some memorable football moments. https://t.co/Q0PDiLrWmn

[Tony O'Donoghue @Corktod]

Messi hasn’t convinced Kenny.

[Tony O'Donoghue @Corktod]

An old school friend of mine from @DeerparkCBS and @UCC @TomasTyner is living with MND. To raise awareness friends have organised a charity Walking Football Marathon with all proceeds from the event going to @IrishNeurone. Drop by, join in, donate! ⚽️ 🥅

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[Tony O'Donoghue @Corktod]

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Thanks to @chriswasser for listening me bang on about football. You can watch all the remaining @FIFAWorldCup matches on @RTE2 📺 and on @RTEplayer

[Jan 🇩🇪 @FutbolJan10]

Cape Verde defender, Roberto Lopes debunked the fake quotes and revealed what Messi actually said to him at the halftime of the game

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

At the FAI's EGM this evening there's set to be a vote on a motion relating to Ireland's upcoming Nations League games against Israel

@corktod has the latest from Lansdowne Road #RTESport

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

Look who's decided to join the panel ahead of Argentina vs Egypt

Pico welcome to the panel.

Watch all 104 games from the #FIFAWorldCup on RTÉ

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

"It's those moments you really appreciate."

Pico Lopes on the importance of his family during his world cup journey

Watch all 104 games from the #FIFAWorldCup on RTÉ

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

Pico Lopes gives his thoughts on facing Messi, Yamal and Cape Verde's success in the World Cup.

Watch all 104 games from the #FIFAWorldCup on RTÉ

[Cathal Dervan @irlsport]

Very happy for https://t.co/XziVis0zwn to facilitiate this interview for my good friend @Corktod and @RTEsport - so much more to come from @picolopes and Cape Verde at this @FIFAWorldCup - catch all the opinions at https://t.co/LDukPHmaXQ @thesportshacks @fcfcomunica

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[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

Pico Lopes reflects on Cape Verde's qualification to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup. Up next is Argentina.
'To play the reigning world champions... It will be difficult but I said from day one we have to be competitive' 🗣️
📺 Watch the FIFA World Cup on @rte2 @rteplayer

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

Shamrock Rovers defender
@picolopes
is back in action later tonight when Cape Verde, buoyed by their famous draw with Spain, take on Uruguay (kick-off 11pm) in Miami.

Watch live on @rte2 and @rteplayer

[Irish Independent @Independent_ie]

RTÉ’s World Cup coverage: Forget the BBC’s and ITV’s bells and whistles — nobody does it better than our national broadcaster https://t.co/dXnFAdKjn5

[Thomas @Thomas96967446]

@Corktod what a legend nice to see him do main presenter

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

James McClean on his return from Derry

"What you hear on the phone is not what you see in reality"

Watch all 104 games from the #FIFAWorldCup on RTÉ

[Soccer Writers Ireland @SoccerWritersIr]

GAME-CHANGER! Marie Crowe First Woman to Lead Soccer Writers Ireland

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