The Birmingham-born midfielder earned 40 caps for the Boys in Green. England interim-boss Lee Carsley has opened up about the highs and lows of his Republic of Ireland career ahead of today’s Nations League clash in Dublin. The former Everton and Derby County midfielder qualified for the Republic of Ireland national team through his grandmother, who is […]

1 year ago

It’s actually happening this time, isn’t it? In an extraordinary turn of events, Lionel Messi is set to finally leave Barcelona after 18 years at the club, just hours after it was believed there would be a breakthrough and the 34-year-old would renew his contract. While plenty might have been expecting one last twist in […]

5 years ago

The final game of ‘Super Saturday’ served up a tantalising heavyweight clash. Going into the game, New Zealand had never lost a pool match at a World Cup and it was they who initiated proceedings with their ceremonial Haka, doing their best to intimidate their fellow Southern Hemisphere opponents. South Africa were the dominant side […]

7 years ago