Mendy has been on trial at Chester Crown Court since August. Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of six counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault against five women. The jury at Chester Crown Court was discharged on Friday after it failed to reach a verdict on two further charges against the Manchester […]

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Others would face jail time for breaking the same rule. Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend will be allowed to live together despite Saudi Arabia’s laws which prevent unmarried couples from cohabiting. Ronaldo joined Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year deal and was formally unveiled to fans last week for the first time. Argentine-born Spanish model Georgina […]

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From Séamas McAleenan in Croke Park Sarsfields (Galway) 2-14 Loughgiel (Antrim) 1-14 Sarsfields retained their AIB All-Ireland senior club title after getting a severe test from Loughgiel in Croke Park last night. That makes it three titles in the past four years for the small Galway village with the McGrath sisters leading the charge. Midfielder […]

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“Keane was outstanding again.” Roy Keane has starred in another pundits match at the World Cup, this time helping ITV record a 6-2 victory over talkSPORT. Keane scored the winning goal for ITV in a match against the BBC last week in Qatar. The Irishman celebrated his goal past Micah Richards by taking off his […]

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Carsley played 40 times for the Republic of Ireland. The FAI view England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley as the long-term successor to Stephen Kenny, according to reports. Kenny is under contract for another two years and is likely to remain in the post until at least the end of the Euro 2024 campaign. Yet, according […]

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By Daragh Small She came to the game late, didn’t play until she was in secondary school, and wore shin pads to her first training session. However, after moving from Wicklow, Danielle Caldwell soon learned the Mayo way. She loves football now, while still understanding the importance of being able to switch off when she […]

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The fight is provisionally set for Saudi Arabia on February 18th or March 4th. A fight between Tyson Fury versus Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title is close to being agreed upon, according to Usyk’s manager. Egis Klimas manages the Ukrainian world champion and has revealed that a long-awaited bout between the pair could […]

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“I had to write some important notes.” Roy Keane has revealed what he wrote down in his notes after Harry Kane scored for England against Senegal in the World Cup. The Three Lions beat Senegal 3-0 in the last 16 last Sunday. Harry Kane scored England’s second goal of the night, and the ITV cameras […]

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Here are our power rankings of the World Cup pundits. The 2022 World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage, so we have ranked the pundits who have been covering the tournament on our screens over the last two and a half weeks. We have ranked the top eight pundits covering the tournament on British and […]

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The FAI have been fined for “the violation of the basic rules of decent conduct.” UEFA have fined the FAI €20,000 after some members of the Republic of Ireland women’s team sang ‘Celtic Symphony’ by The Wolfe Tones after the national team qualified for the World Cup. Following Ireland’s 1-0 victory over Scotland at Hampden […]

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Helwani has responded to Pimblett’s disparaging comments. Ariel Helwani has responded after Paddy Pimblett criticised him and accused him of ‘earning money off’ UFC fighters. Pimblett appeared alongside UFC president Dana White on his Chatting Pony podcast and had some less-than-kind words for MMA journalist Helwani. Helwani responded by sharing a message he allegedly received […]

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Keane never celebrated a goal like that during his playing career. Roy Keane scored the winning goal in a match between ITV and BBC pundits at the World Cup in Qatar. The Irishman then celebrated by taking off his shirt and celebrating with his teammates. The World Cup was on a rest day ahead of […]

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Not that it would’ve mattered anyway. FIFA have confirmed that France’s appeal over Antoine Griezmann’s disallowed goal against Tunisia has been rejected. France lost their final group stage game 1-0 but initially thought they had rescued a point in stoppage time after Griezmann found the back of the net in the 99th minute. Full-time: 🇹🇳 1-0 […]

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“It got a bit messy for a couple of years.” Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are friends, but the Irish golfers had a period where they weren’t as close. According to McIlroy, the pair drifted apart for a few years after the Northern Irish golfer left the Horizon management company in 2013. Lowry and McIlroy, […]

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By Daire Walsh When Dublin senior ladies football manager Mick Bohan sits down to finalise his squad for the 2023 season, one notable name will be missing from his list.  Almost two decades on from making her senior debut as a precocious 14-year-old in July 2004, as a substitute in a Leinster semi-final win over […]

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Uruguay were knocked out of the World Cup on Friday. Patrice Evra appeared to like an image of Luis Suarez in tears following Uruguay’s dramatic exit from the World Cup. Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0 on Friday and looked on course to reach the last 16 until South Korea scored in the last minute in the […]

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“I’m actually buzzing for him.” Jack Grealish has said that he regrets his dig at Miguel Almiron at the end of last season. Grealish has revealed that he reached out to the Newcastle United forward to apologise and respects how the player has reacted to the slight. During Manchester City’s celebrations after winning the Premier […]

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The group stages are coming to an end. Welcome to Day 12 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and our dedicated hub where we will keep you updated on all the action from the tournament. We have four games on Thursday with Group F and Group E wrapping up on Thursday. In the 3 pm […]

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The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams. FIFA are considering introducing penalty shootouts during the group stages of the 2026 World Cup, with bonus points potentially on offer for the winners. The next World Cup will be staged in North America, with the USA, Canada and Mexico hosting games. The tournament will also see […]

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Four games are on today but note the time changes. Welcome to day ten of the FIFA World Cup 2022, and the action isn’t showing any signs of stopping as there are still four live games on today. First up we have Ecuador vs Sengal and the host nations Qatar play the Netherlands, both of […]

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We go again. Welcome to Day Seven of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and our dedicated hub where we will keep you updated on all the action from the tournament. On Saturday, we have four games with Group C and Group D resuming. First up, Tunisia face Australia at 10 am, which is followed by […]

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“I definitely would have gone for Ireland.” Former England international Trevor Sinclair has admitted that he wished he had played for the Republic of Ireland instead. Sinclair had played 12 times for England, but could have qualified for Ireland as his mother was born in county Sligo, and has stated that if the Boys in […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by NOW. Here are some of the options available to the Portugal forward. Cristiano Ronaldo is a free agent. The Portugal captain has left Manchester United via mutual consent, with the two parties agreeing to rip up the player’s contract and go their separate ways. It seems like the most logical decision […]

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Apple ‘express interest’ in buying United. Manchester United could reportedly be bought by technology giants Apple in a deal which could see them pay an enormous £5.8bn. The Glazer family, the club’s controversial owners since 2005, announced earlier this week that they were open to considering a sale. According to Jeremy Cross in the Daily […]

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“We just pipped them.” World Cup fever is building, and while we all might have a different favourite for the tournament, there is no doubting the frontrunners. The Betfair Race to the World Cup Stakes – a five-furlong dash – took place at Haydock Park Racecourse, to predict the winner of the World Cup. The […]

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Follow all the big news from the 2022 World Cup in our dedicated hub below. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is about to get underway in Qatar. and is set to be a World Cup like no other. It is the last ever 32-team World Cup and the first edition to be staged in November and […]

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Brought to you by NOW. Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have played his last game for Manchester United. The Portugal captain has given an explosive interview to Piers Morgan, where he criticised several senior Red Devils figures, including the club’s owners, the Glazer family, and Man United manager Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo said that he feels […]

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It was a game for the ages in upstate New York!! Anyone watching the NFL could not but have been blown away by the best game of the season and perhaps the most incredible regular season win in Minnesota Vikings history. Even now, Josh Allen and the Bills mafia must be scratching their heads wondering […]

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When it comes to late drama, the NFL delivered again with eight of the weekend’s match-ups finishing as one-score games, and a few surprises thrown in, to boot. In the early window, there were even three games simultaneously tied with a 17-17 scoreline and with less than two minutes left in each of the contests. […]

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Brought to you by NOW. This is always an eventful fixture. Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool this weekend in a huge match for both teams. You can stream the Premier League game with a NOW Sports Membership, with kick-off at 4.30 pm on Sunday. Liverpool and Spurs are both struggling to find any consistency in the […]

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Quiz time In 1966, England won the World Cup. They never really mention it. Since then, there’s been another 13 of them in the men’s game. Now, we’re testing your knowledge of the players who have scored the most goals at each of those tournaments. Nowadays, it’s known as the Golden Boot. For a time […]

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How much? Fans of the official Panini Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 album will be shocked to learn that collecting the entire sticker range will set them back nearly £1k. The cost of living crisis is in full swing and has affected everything from energy prices to the cost of everyday items in the shop. […]

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The Irish players will be well hydrated for the upcoming slate of Test matches, and beyond. The Autumn Nations Series will pitch Andy Farrell’s No.1 ranked Ireland side against world champions South Africa, this weekend, before taking on Fiji and Australia. “We should embrace [that ranking] a little bit, using it as a weapon for […]

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Sunday held our Gridiron souls captivated for 15 hours of frighteningly good football action with much wizardry stirred into the cauldron that made up NFL Halloween weekend. There were many magical plays throughout and a few spine-tingling finishes. Christian McCaffrey and his triple-threat stole the weekend, but storylines were popping off everywhere. You just know […]

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Brought to you by NOW. Five talking points ahead of Liverpool versus Leeds. Liverpool host Leeds United at Anfield this weekend in a key match for both teams. You can stream the Premier League game with a NOW Sports Membership, with kick-off at 7:45 pm on Saturday. Liverpool and Leeds are both going through a […]

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“We’re encouraged with the progress that is there.” It has not always been easy, or pretty, for Justin Fields but the young Chicago Bears quarterback showed really encouraging signs that he could swim with the NFL sharks, on Monday Night Football. The Bears QB, who was enduring a three-game losing streak with his team, went […]

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Brought to you by NOW. Five talking points ahead of Man United’s trip to Chelsea. Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge this weekend in a match between two of the Premier League’s top six. You can stream the game with a NOW Sports Membership, with kick-off at 5:30 pm on Saturday. Man United and […]

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“And of course, when I come here, I always test the grass.” Patrice Evra left fellow Amazon Prime Video pundits Thierry Henry and Roberto Martinez speechless during coverage of Manchester United’s match against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night. The Red Devils hosted Spurs at Old Trafford in the Premier League fixture, and Evra was among […]

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Brought to you by NOW. Man City players make up most of this combined XI. Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield this weekend in a match between the two best teams in England over the last seven years. You can stream the game with a NOW Sports Membership, with kick-off at 4:30 pm on Sunday. […]

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A 32-year-old star is born. For anyone who watched 14 hours of NFL action back-to-back, on Sunday, it will be best remembered for the individual performance that will surely pass through the years to become legend. Welcome to Big Play Taysom Hill Day! We got the run-down on that, a couple of surprise results, and […]

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Keane offered to speak to the spectator after the game. Roy Keane was in attendance as the Green Bay Packers took on the New York Giants at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The Irishman, who is a fan of American Football, took a break from punditry duty on Sky Sports to watch NFL in […]

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Casillas has said that his account was ‘hacked.’ Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has deleted a tweet which many had assumed was a coming-out announcement. Casillas has said that his account was ‘hacked’. “Hacked account. Luckily everything in order. Apologies to all my followers. And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community,” the […]

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Casillas has deleted the tweet. Legendary former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas tweeted that he was gay on Sunday afternoon. “I hope you respect me: I’m gay,” a tweet from his personal Twitter account read. Casillas’ post gained massive traction on social media, as he would have become one of the most high-profile […]

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Brought to you by NOW. There is a great weekend of sporting action coming up. There is brilliant sport on this weekend with six Premier League games available to stream, including a potentially season-defining match. Meanwhile, Formula 1 is back and there are three Irish sides in action in the United Rugby Championship. Here’s how […]

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Ventrone reportedly passed away in hospital in Naples on Thursday. Tottenham fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone has passed away at the age of 61, the club have confirmed. Ventrone joined Spurs last year, as part of Antonio Conte’s backroom staff. He had previously held positions with Juventus, Catania, JS Suning, GZ Evergrande and AC Ajaccio. […]

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By Daragh Small Tipperary star Aishling Moloney is thrilled to be back playing football again having negotiated one of the most mentally and physically challenging years of her young career. The 24-year-old former TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Footballer of the Year has returned to competitive action for the first time since cruciate knee ligament damage sustained […]

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The Chiefs, and their star quarter-back, are heating up. Tom Brady may have cost Patrick Mahomes his second Super Bowl winners’ ring, in early 2021, but neither the GOAT nor any other contender will stop the QB and his team if they can match the levels on display against Tampa Bay. The fourth weekend of […]

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“I f***ing hit him hard. The ball was there (I think)…’ In April 2001, Manchester United captain Roy Keane was sent off after committing one of the most infamous fouls in Premier League history on Manchester City midfielder, Alf Inge Haaland. Keane, attempting to drive United forward having just conceded an equaliser with five minutes […]

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“Pretty incredible.” Alex Dunne, the 16-year-old Offaly native, has been making waves in the ROKiT British Formula 4 championship says that a career in Formula One remains the ultimate goal following a really strong 2022 season, and a trial at the Ferrari Driver Academy. We sent Ben Johnston of Paddock Eye along to Mondello Park, this […]

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