It’s back The Champions League is back, which means it’s time for another whopping quiz to test your wits. It’s all really easy: 42 faces, all belonging to footballers who played in the Champions League at some point in the 2010s. All you need to do is match them to the correct name. As always, […]

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The case has been ongoing for 12 months Today (16 September) marks one year since the case to decide the punishment for Man City’s alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial fair play rules began, and yet we’re still no closer to knowing whether City are guilty than we were on day one. Earlier this […]

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Brennan was named new Dublin manager this summer Ger Brennan has already made a major mistake as Dublin manager before a minute of football has been played, according to Pat Spillane. A brilliant footballer with the Sky Blues, winning two All-Ireland titles, Brennan has excelled as a manager, and was the obvious choice to replace Dessie […]

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The legendary boxing journalist, Steve Bunce, confirmed the news. Ricky Hatton was found dead by his close friend and manager, Paul Speak, boxing journalist Steve Bunce has said. Bunce, who was also a close friend of Hatton’s, said that he spoke with Paul Speak shortly after the boxing legend was found dead on Sunday morning. […]

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Not what you want to see! Sunday’s Mountbellew-Moylough vs Killanin Galway SFC preliminary quarter-final was packed full of drama and controversy, with two major scuffles and an incredible comeback. Mountbellew had led by 11 points at half-time, but an epic comeback put Killanin ahead in injury time, 3-10 to 1-15. On Monday, footage emerged of […]

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The majority of recent bets have been for one man The overriding feeling from Sunday’s Manchester derby defeat was one of numbness for United fans. City were comfortable in their 3-0 victory at the Etihad, leaving Ruben Amorim’s side with just four points from their opening four games, their worst start since 1992/93. Now, they […]

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Berthoumieu’s apparently bite has dominated the headlines France’s Axelle Berthoumieu has been cited by World Rugby for an apparent bite on Ireland’s Aoife Wafer. Ireland were beaten 18-13 in their World Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park in Exeter, with TV footage seemingly showing Berthoumieu biting Wafer’s arm in a ruck. The incident was not punished […]

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This is shocking to see Ireland rugby fans were left fuming on social media after an alleged bite from France’s Axelle Berthoumieu on Aoife Wafer went unpunished in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final. Ireland were left heartbroken following the 18-13 defeat at Sandy Park, ending their run in the World Cup. But players and fans alike […]

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One of the best sporting documentaries of recent years is available to watch Tributes have been pouring in for boxer Ricky Hatton, who died on Sunday aged 46. The news has stunned the world of sport and boxing, with the Stockport-born boxing world champion found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Those familiar and […]

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A really messy situation. The fallout from the Mayo Intermediate Championship game between Hollymount Carramore and Kilmaine last Friday, September 5, continues, with the objection to the result from the former thrown out by Mayo GAA. The game finished in a draw, which saw Kilmaine advance, while Hollymount were eliminated when a win would have […]

7 months ago

He is some talent! JJ Gabriel has been the most talked about young talent at Man United over the past few weeks. The 14-year-old has been lighting up for the U18s side, and is currently the second-highest scorer in this season’s U18 Premier League, with five goals. Such is the hype that last month it […]

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It’s time to dust off the wildcard A record number of people have been making changes to their FPL squads this week ahead of the return of Premier League football on Saturday. Arsenal host a new-look Nottingham Forest under the stewardship of ex-Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu in the early kick-off on Saturday, before the huge […]

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RIP. Aoife Lennon died after her car collided with a lorry on the N2 in Castleshane, near Monaghan Town on Wednesday. Lennon is former Armagh player and won both an Ulster JFC in 2004 and All-Ireland JFC in 2005 with her county. She also picked an Armagh JFC with her club, Derrynoose. As noted in […]

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Read more about who produces SportsJOE’s betting content What is the purpose of our betting content? SportsJOE aims to provide our audiences with quality information and expert opinions on betting and gambling.  Our aim is to empower our audiences to make well-informed decisions on all aspects of betting and gambling through content that covers how […]

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford early Sunday morning This page contains commercial content and affiliate links. If you take up one of the offers presented, Joe Media Group will receive a share of a commission payment. Read more here. Tyson Fury has had his say on who he believes will come out on […]

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“The FAI need to get their house in order” Roy Keane has laid into the FAI for their handling of interviews for the Republic of Ireland job, claiming “Every Tom, Dick and Harry was interviewed” before Heimir Hallgrímsson was given the job last summer. Speaking on the latest Stick To Football Podcast, former Ireland midfielder […]

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Hallgrimsson could be leaving his post sooner than expected It’s difficult to see how Heimir Hallgrimsson hangs onto his Republic of Ireland job for the remainder of the World Cup campaign. Ireland suffered a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia, ranked 105th in the world, in their second World Cup Qualifying match. The Icelandic boss is contracted […]

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Not a good look. Following what many are calling Ireland’s worst defeat of all time, there have understandably been calls for Heimir Hallgrimsson to step down as manager of Ireland. Such was the level of performance that it is difficult to see a way back from it, with the Boys in Green played off the […]

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Not the most committal answer from the skipper… It wouldn’t take a genius to detect the feelings of Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins about the future of Heimir Hallgrimsson after his post-match interview on Tuesday night. Ireland suffered a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia, ranked 105th in the world, in their second World Cup […]

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Well there goes that dream. Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup look to be all but over after a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia in Yerevan. Caoimhin Kelleher – 7 The Brentford stopper could not have done much for Armenia’s goals, and was the reason Ireland didn’t ship three or four. Who […]

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“This is Armenia…. this is… Armenia.” RTE commenator Darragh Maloney echoed the words of an entire nation in the closing stages of Republic of Ireland’s disastrous 2-1 defeat by Armenia on Tuesday night. Ireland’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are in complete tatters after an abysmal performance Yerevan, leaving them with one point […]

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This is shocking. There have been huge bans handed out to players from Rathnew GAA, following a brawl last month. On August 30, a huge fight broke out in the closing minutes of the Wicklow SFC quarter-final between Rathnew and Carnew Emmets. The incident took place mostly in the terrace at Echelon Park in Aughrim, […]

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RIP. Former Kilkenny hurler Luke Harney passed away on Monday, September 8, at the age of 33. The Kilmacow clubman won a minor All-Ireland with the Cats in 2010 and an intermediate All-Ireland in 2016. An avid soccer player as well with Ferrybank and Waterford, he became ill at training last Friday before being transported […]

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It’s a ‘fraction of the price’ of the Apple Watch This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. An impressive Samsung watch that’s perfect for runners has been given a huge discount for a limited time. The popular Samsung Galaxy Fit3 has been discounted by 17% for […]

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In light of the United Strand’s challenge, we delved into the stats… By Séamus Brady By now, most football fans have come across The United Strand – the viral challenge by Frank Ilett – who’s vowed not to cut his hair until Manchester United win five consecutive games. The result? A flowing mane, an ever-growing […]

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The new Liverpool x Adidas kit has proven to be popular This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Adidas and Liverpool have only been back together for a little over a month but it looks like a match made in heaven after the club revealed a […]

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A serious incident. A man in his 60s has been charged with sexual assault after an incident in Wetherspoons. He has not been named, but he is the father of a Premier League player. He is accused of touching a woman inappropriately. Police ‘hunted’ him down, before he handed himself in and was questioned for […]

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“Right from the off, our captain and our left back weren’t right at it.” By Séamus Brady Ireland’s 2-2 draw with Hungary may have kept their World Cup qualification hopes alive, but former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr had strong words for the team’s defensive display – especially in the opening 15 minutes when […]

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Trying to stir up division…. Sunday saw Rory McIlroy win the Irish Open for a second time, adding to his 2016 victory which was also at the K Club. And in his own words, it was a victory in his ‘National Open’. For years McIlroy’s allegiances have been under severe scrutiny, with fans eager for […]

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Wishing him a speedy recovery. Saturday night’s clash between Maryland and Kilbeggan Shamrocks was abandoned following a serious injury to Maryland’s Cian Rainey. A three-man clash after 44 minutes of the Westmeath IFC game saw the wing back lying face down, before a 12-minute stoppage. In a sensible call, referee Mickey Dan Murtagh decided to […]

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Idah left Celtic for Swansea on Deadline Day By Séamus Brady Adam Idah has shone a light on the immense pressure he endured at Celtic, admitting he felt “hate” and “torture” during his time with the Scottish giants. The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland striker left the Scottish champions on Deadline Day to join Championship side […]

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No love lost! Clough/Ballacolla took on The Harps in the Laois SHC last Friday. However, Clough’s win was overshadowed by a post-match brawl that involved most players from both sides and continued for a couple of minutes. The 1-20 to 3-12 win for the holders at O’Moore Park, secured progression to the knockout stages from […]

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An absolute must-win! Ireland are still alive in their World Cup 2026 qualification bid, after coming back from 2-0 to draw 2-2 against Hungary on Saturday. It was seen as their most important game of the group, with Hungary as their closest rivals, but in truth, it is whatever the next match is. On Tuesday, […]

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Too right! Adam Idah’s stoppage-time goal gave Ireland a deserved 2-2 draw against Hungary in their 2026 World Cup qualifier last night. Despite being 2-0 down after 15 minutes, the Boys in Green showed good character to keep their qualification hopes alive. For Idah, who recently moved to Swansea, the goal would have meant even […]

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The investigation is ongoing. Three men were arrested on Tuesday, September 2, over a serious assault which occurred in Mayo late last month. As we reported at the time, one of the men in a sports star. The attack took place on Tucker Street in Castlebar at around 2.50am. A man in his 20s was […]

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He may miss Premier League games Arsenal’s big-money signing Viktor Gyokeres may see his start to life in North London seriously disrupted by an ongoing court case in his home nation of Sweden, per a report in today’s edition of The Mail. The £52 million centre forward joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in July […]

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A massive game! Ireland take on Hungary at the Aviva Stadium in the first match of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers this evening, Saturday, September 6 (kick-off, 7.45pm). The Boys in Green still have Armenia and Portugal to come, but tonight’s match is probably the most important of the lot, against their closest rivals for […]

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Conlan knocked out Bateson in the fourth round in Dublin Mick Conlan’s promoters believe a world title shot is now possible after the Irishman defeated Jack Bateson at the 3Arena with a fourth-round knockout. Conlan’s comeback went entirely according to plan, stopping the Leeds man with a brutal right hand in front of 5,000 raucous […]

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This is a toughie! Ireland face off against Hungary this evening in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. A win, and their hopes of making the finals are looking good, but a loss would make it very tough to claw their way back. The Boys in Green will definitely take confidence […]

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The footballer already has a net worth of £223 million Football superstar Neymar Jr is set to receive a huge injection of cash from an anonymous billionaire, per a report in the Brazilian press. Now 33, Neymar is considered one of the greatest players in football history. He won the Champions League with Barcelona back in 2015 […]

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People are disappointed. Conor McGregor released a video on social media yesterday outside of Government Buildings, urging members of the public to supports his bid for the presidency and to ask their local councillors to do the same. The MMA fighter claimed last week that he had his bid “secured”, but this not the case, […]

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Rarely have we ever heard a footballer talk in such a philosophical way Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene insists if he could turn back time, he would rupture his Achilles again, given what he has learnt about himself and football during his injury absence. In a refreshing, philosophical interview before Ireland’s World Cup Qualifiers […]

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The FRC have issues their 144-page report The FRC have proposed that all current rule enhancements remain in place in GAA, and have advocated for seven extra rule modifications. The final FRC report was released today, proposing that the 2024 and 2025 rule changes to be kept in place for 2026 onwards. Chairperson Jim Gavin […]

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Conlan faces Jack Bateson on Friday night in Dublin Mick Conlan has made the extraordinary claim that most of those at the top of boxing are doping, or have doped in the past. The 33-year-old, speaking ahead of his fight against Brit Jack Bateson (20-1-1) on Friday night, with a 19-3-0 record having lost two […]

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McIlroy bogeyed two of the final three holes to fall out of the top 20 Rory McIlroy has hit out at Irish Open officials after being put on the clock for slow play at the end of his opening round at the K-Club.  McIlroy was 3-under going into the final three holes, with massive numbers […]

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Not the most purrfect move for Kurt Kurt Zouma has signed for Romanian side CFR Cluj in a shock free transfer, but there is plenty more to the story. The defender, 30, has penned a two-year deal with the SuperLiga side, who play in Transylvania. He had been a free agent since leaving West Ham […]

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He’s scored already this season Liverpool fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment after news emerged that one of their best loved players has been left out of the squad for this season’s Champions League fixtures. The Reds haven’t won Europe’s most prestigious football competition since 2019 but will go into this […]

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The feud goes all the way back to 1997 Roy Keane has aimed a sly but brutal swipe at his old enemy Alf-Inge Haaland in the latest episode of the Stick to Football Podcast. Keane has a long-running history with Haaland from their playing days, dating back to September 1997 when Haaland, then playing for […]

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It was visited 1.6 billion times last year The largest illegal sports streaming platform in the world has been shut down, according to The Athletic. Illegal streaming sites are those that distribute content like live sports and movies often for free without copyright. The site Streameast, which was the largest provider of illegal sports content […]

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This XI can get the job done! Ireland take on Hungary this Saturday, September 6 (kick-off, 7.45pm), in their first 2026 World Cup qualifier. A draw at the least is vital, as the Boys in Green will see the Magyars as their main rivals in a group that also features Portugal and Armenia. Manager Heimir […]

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