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  • Declan Rice fires back at ‘bitter’ James McClean after ‘overrated’ claims

    Declan Rice fires back at ‘bitter’ James McClean after ‘overrated’ claims

    ‘It might be a bit of bitterness’ Declan Rice has hit back at ‘bitter’ James McClean after his former Ireland teammate labelled him as ‘overrated’. Rice, who qualified to play for Ireland through his grandparents, won three senior caps for the Republic of Ireland but switched to play for England in 2019. McClean, who has […]

    1 year ago

  • Roy Keane gives insight into why talks to become Ireland manager collapsed

    Roy Keane gives insight into why talks to become Ireland manager collapsed

    ‘I did speak to the Irish FA earlier this year’ Roy Keane has said it would be his ‘dream job’ to manage the Republic of Ireland. The pundit, who was assistant manager of Ireland under Martin O’Neill from 2013-2018, has made no secret of his desire to get back into management and the revelation comes […]

    1 year ago

  • Roy Keane still fuming after conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson 19-years-ago

    Roy Keane still fuming after conversation with Sir Alex Ferguson 19-years-ago

    ‘I hadn’t done anything wrong’ Roy Keane is still angry 19 years on from Manchester United exit that left him in ‘no man’s land’. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane insists he did nothing wrong in the lead up to his departure and slammed Alex Ferguson for his handling of the situation. He […]

    1 year ago

  • United and Liverpool to battle it out in race to sign French star

    United and Liverpool to battle it out in race to sign French star

    Red Devils have a fight on their hands Manchester United and rivals Liverpool could be set to go head-to-head in the race to sign French midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot, who has started both of France’s matches in the Euros, helping his country to a 1-0 victory over Austria and a goalless draw with Holland, sees […]

    1 year ago

  • Five clubs set to battle it out to sign Joshua Kimmich on cut price deal

    Five clubs set to battle it out to sign Joshua Kimmich on cut price deal

    ‘There will be a conversation’ Bayern Munich are open to selling defensive midfielder Joshua Kimmich this summer according to Sky Sports Germany. The 29-year-old has a year left on his contract and it is unlikely the Bundesliga club will offer him an extension. There are five clubs that are said to have registered a ‘tangible’ […]

    1 year ago

  • Katie McCabe responds to ‘inaccurate rumours’ in emotional video

    Katie McCabe responds to ‘inaccurate rumours’ in emotional video

    Republic of Ireland captain, Katie McCabe has taken to social media to defend herself against ‘inaccurate rumours and gossip’ after a video of her began circulating online. The defender has been subject to online abuse and speculation after a video of her talking to another woman, reportedly one of her friends, in a nightclub in […]

    1 year ago

  • Fan arrested after trying to sneak into England v Denmark disguised as a referee

    Fan arrested after trying to sneak into England v Denmark disguised as a referee

    Did they miss much? Whilst some England fans might have wished they hadn’t spent their evening watching their team scrape a 1-1 draw, one fan missed the entire game after getting arrested for trying to enter the stadium dressed as a referee. England had the chance to top their group and guarantee progression to the […]

    1 year ago

  • The reason why the Czech Republic changed their name to Czechia

    The reason why the Czech Republic changed their name to Czechia

    Whilst watching the Euros, football fans may notice a change in the way one nation is referred to. Known to many as the Czech Republic, Czechia kick off their Euros 2024 campaign on Tuesday night against Portugal, but why the name change? In 2016, the country’s government requested that the name Czechia be used in […]

    2 years ago

  • French Oaks winner sold for almost €10m immediately bought back for €3m less

    French Oaks winner sold for almost €10m immediately bought back for €3m less

    ‘I have never seen anything so complex’ A racehorse has been sold for a record of almost €10m at an auction at Kensington Palace Gardens but in a strange turn of events, was bought back and sold for €3million less. The Goffs London Sale took place in a secluded area behind Kensington Palace on the […]

    2 years ago

  • Rory McIlroy makes surprise announcement after US Open collapse

    Rory McIlroy makes surprise announcement after US Open collapse

    ‘I’ve shown my resilience over and over again’ Rory McIlroy has announced he is taking a break from golf after what he described as ‘probably the toughest’ day of his career in the US Open. The 35-year-old has withdrawn from this week’s Travelers Championship in Connecticut after throwing away a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau […]

    2 years ago