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  • EA set to introduce in-game ads in FC25

    EA set to introduce in-game ads in FC25

    Fans of the game will be fuming EA are proposing a radical change to the upcoming FC25 that is likely to leave fans of the game seething. Since the inception of the game in December 1993 in its first form ‘FIFA International Soccer’, the game has gone on to dominate the gaming scene becoming the […]

    1 year ago

  • The All-Ireland Quarter final draw live: Follow it all here

    The All-Ireland Quarter final draw live: Follow it all here

    The All-Ireland quarter final draw took place on Monday morning on RTÉ Radio. The games will take place in Croke Park next weekend, with the full details as confirmed by Croke Park below. The quarter finals will see the winners of the group stakes taking on the winners of the weekend’s preliminary quarter finals. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Why Euro 2024 matches will be on at the same time in the final group game

    Why Euro 2024 matches will be on at the same time in the final group game

    Time to get the dual screen set up out The final group games of Euro 2024 matches will kick off at the same time and it’s all because of a controversy that stretches back over 40 years. All matches will kick-off at 8 pm and for good reason too as it involves an unwanted repeat […]

    1 year ago

  • GAA live-blog: Keep up to date with all the weekend’s action here

    GAA live-blog: Keep up to date with all the weekend’s action here

    Keep up to date with all the action here. It’s one of the most hectic weekends in the GAA calendar. Scroll down to the key point you want to read about here. Mayo trio line out for clubs morning after shoot-out loss to Derry Aidan O’Shea and Mattie Ruane both played for Breaffy as Paul […]

    1 year ago

  • Roberto Baggio hospitalised after armed robbers storm his villa

    Roberto Baggio hospitalised after armed robbers storm his villa

    The incident took place during last night’s Euro 2024 match between Italy and Spain. Italian football legend Roberto Baggio has been hospitalised after a group of armed robbers broke into his home and attacked him and his family. The former Juventus and Inter Milan forward was watching last night’s game alongside his family at his […]

    1 year ago

  • Harry Kane gives two excuses for England’s disappointing draw with Denmark

    Harry Kane gives two excuses for England’s disappointing draw with Denmark

    It’s giving Arsenal Fan TV Harry Kane made two excuses to justify England’s poor 1-1 draw with Denmark last night that saw fans boo the players of the pitch at full-time. England’s star striker had given The Three Lions the lead in the 18th minute with a poacher’s finish, but from that early goal the […]

    1 year ago

  • Euro 2024 Day Eight: All the major action and talking points

    Euro 2024 Day Eight: All the major action and talking points

    The second round of group games are now well underway. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for the blog to load). Euro […]

    1 year ago

  • Euro 2024 Day Seven: All the major action and talking points

    Euro 2024 Day Seven: All the major action and talking points

    The second round of group games are now well underway. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for the blog to load). Euro […]

    1 year ago

  • What happens to Group C if Serbia pull out of Euro 2024

    What happens to Group C if Serbia pull out of Euro 2024

    This could cause chaos in Group C. Serbia have threatened to pull out of Euro 2024 after complaints made towards fellow Balkan nations, Croatia and Albania. The nation has claimed that fans from Croatia and Albania chanted “kill, kill, kill the Serb” in yesterday’s 2-2 draw between the two teams. The General Secretary of the […]

    1 year ago

  • Serbia threaten to pull out of Euro 2024

    Serbia threaten to pull out of Euro 2024

    Serbia have threatened to pull out of Euro 2024 after complaints made towards fellow Balkan nations, Croatia and Albania. The nation has claimed that fans from Croatia and Albania chanted “kill, kill, kill the Serb” in yesterday’s 2-2 draw between the two teams. Serbia make up one of the four teams in England’s group C […]

    1 year ago

  • James McClean explains why Declan Rice is ‘overrated’

    James McClean explains why Declan Rice is ‘overrated’

    “For the hype that surrounds him, I don’t think it’s justified.” James McClean has said that England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is overrated. McClean was speaking on RTÉ’s Euro 2024 coverage and said that his former Republic of Ireland teammate is a level below world-class. “I think Declan Rice is overrated,” the Derry native […]

    2 years ago

  • Incredible stat that fans are hailing as the return to proper football

    Incredible stat that fans are hailing as the return to proper football

    We are so back Everyone loves a goal from outside the box, whether that be a pile driver, caressed curler or a screaming volley and Euro 2024 is not failing to deliver. Yesterday’s breath-taking match between Turkey and Georgia saw the continuation of a trend that is delighting spectators and inciting the return to what […]

    2 years ago

  • Euro 2024 Day Six: All the major action and talking points

    Euro 2024 Day Six: All the major action and talking points

    The second round of group games start today. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for the blog to load). Euro 2024 Day […]

    2 years ago

  • Premier League make huge rule change about team news for new season

    Premier League make huge rule change about team news for new season

    Fantasy football fanatics take note. The Premier League has made a huge rule change that will affect how all teams announce their squads. Starting from next season, Premier League teams must decide their line-ups a full 75 minutes before kick-off. The change comes as an attempt by the Premier League to fall in line with […]

    2 years ago

  • The new ‘Snickometer’ technology making waves at Euro 2024 explained in full

    The new ‘Snickometer’ technology making waves at Euro 2024 explained in full

    Howzat! Who thought we’d be talking about cricket at Euro 2024? With fans bamboozled by the latest piece of technology to enter the fray at Euro 2024 which has already caused major controversy, here’s a full explainer of the new tech, how it works as well as its potential implications going forward in Euro 2024. […]

    2 years ago

  • Cesc Fabregas perfectly shuts down Micah Richards’ excuse for England star

    Cesc Fabregas perfectly shuts down Micah Richards’ excuse for England star

    “I love that you try to defend him.” Cesc Fabregas refused to accept Micah Richards’ excuses for Phil Foden’s underwhelming England performance against Serbia. The Manchester City midfielder came into the game after the best season of his career for his club and is expected to play a huge role for the Three Lions at […]

    2 years ago

  • Euro 2024 Day Four: All the major action and talking points

    Euro 2024 Day Four: All the major action and talking points

    Follow all the big news from the Uefa Euro 2024 in our dedicated hub above. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for […]

    2 years ago

  • GAA live-blog: Keep up to date with all the weekend’s action here

    GAA live-blog: Keep up to date with all the weekend’s action here

    All-Ireland preliminary quarter finals fixtures CONFIRMED Next weekend is going to be special. The draws for the All-Ireland preliminary quarter finals were made on Morning Ireland on RTÉ on Monday morning throwing up some mouth-watering affairs for next weekend. Mayo v Derry is the tie of the round while Tyrone-Roscommon should also be a good […]

    2 years ago

  • Euro 2024 Day Two: All the major action and talking points

    Euro 2024 Day Two: All the major action and talking points

    Follow all the big news from the Uefa Euro 2024 in our dedicated hub above. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment […]

    2 years ago

  • Roy Keane gives damning assessment of Scotland after Germany defeat

    Roy Keane gives damning assessment of Scotland after Germany defeat

    “They spoke before the game about creating history, they created history alright by playing as bad as that.” Roy Keane delivered a harsh critique of Scotland’s performance following their 5-1 defeat against Germany on Friday in Munich. The match, marking the opening game of Euro 2024, saw Steve Clarke’s side thoroughly outclassed. Germany achieved the […]

    2 years ago

  • Millwall goalkeeper Matija Šarkić dies aged 26

    Millwall goalkeeper Matija Šarkić dies aged 26

    The Grimsby-born goalie signed for the Lions last summer. Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Šarkić has died aged 26. The former Aston Villa and Stoke City player is said to have fallen ill at an apartment in the town of Budva in Montenegro while on international duty. He died at around 6:30 am local time […]

    2 years ago

  • Man Utd make £45m offer for Jarrad Branthwaite as Everton name their price

    Man Utd make £45m offer for Jarrad Branthwaite as Everton name their price

    On Friday morning, it was reported that personal terms had been agreed. Manchester United have made an initial £45m bid for the highly-rated Everton and England centre back Jarrad Branthwaite according to reports from the Daily Mail. Despite this, Everton are insisting Branthwaite is not for sale although they accept that an exceptionally large offer […]

    2 years ago

  • Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 return called off due to injury

    Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 return called off due to injury

    “It has been a crazy week here at UFC.” Conor McGregor will not fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 after withdrawing from the bout due to injury, Dana White announced on Thursday. McGregor was due to face Chandler at the event on June 29 in Las Vegas. White, the UFC CEO, has said that the […]

    2 years ago

  • Two more major clubs make contact over Michael Olise

    Two more major clubs make contact over Michael Olise

    A bidding war is on the cards. Earlier today, reports emerged that Chelsea had made contact with in demand Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise. The 22-year-old attacker has a £60m release clause that Chelsea will have to trigger in order to acquire his services. Now, reports have surfaced that Olise has been chased by a […]

    2 years ago

  • RTÉ unveil punditry line-up for Euro 2024

    RTÉ unveil punditry line-up for Euro 2024

    McClean will be part of RTÉ’s coverage. RTÉ have released their punditry lineup for Uefa Euro 2024, with James McClean announced as part of the analyst team. McClean made his punditry debut for the broadcasters on coverage of Portugal’s 3-0 friendly win over the Republic of Ireland earlier this week. The former Ireland winger will […]

    2 years ago

  • Lionel Messi confirms retirement plan

    Lionel Messi confirms retirement plan

    The little magician has decided his footballing fate Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will end his career in America with Inter Miami. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has been linked for a long time with a move to his boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys. He has, however, squashed any rumour of a retire to […]

    2 years ago

  • Euro 2024 Day One: All the major action and talking points

    Euro 2024 Day One: All the major action and talking points

    Follow all the big news from the Uefa Euro 2024 in our dedicated hub above. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024, starting on Friday with hosts Germany facing Scotland. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling […]

    2 years ago

  • Erik ten Hag set for Man United contract extension

    Erik ten Hag set for Man United contract extension

    After weeks of back and forth ten Hag gets his reward. Erik ten Hag is set to receive a contract extension as the manager of Manchester United. After spending the last three weeks on the brink of departure from the club, the new part-owners, Ineos, have decided to stick with the 54-year-old Dutchman. The new […]

    2 years ago

  • James McClean speaks about the quality Ireland have regained under John O’Shea

    James McClean speaks about the quality Ireland have regained under John O’Shea

    “I think in the last few years we’ve gone away from that.” James McClean has said that the Republic of Ireland are once again ‘hard to beat’ under interim manager John O’Shea. The Wrexham winger appeared as a pundit on RTÉ’s coverage of Ireland’s friendly against Portugal on Tuesday night and was asked about his […]

    2 years ago

  • Man Utd left with only one option to replace Erik ten Hag

    Man Utd left with only one option to replace Erik ten Hag

    He’s definitely not everyone’s first choice Manchester United have been left with only one managerial candidate remaining to replace Erik ten Hag. Although ten Hag is still in place as manager at Old Trafford, it is no secret that the club have been looking around for other options after a season that saw the Red […]

    2 years ago

  • Premier League dates for 2024/2025 season confirmed including one major change

    Premier League dates for 2024/2025 season confirmed including one major change

    The change could be a divisive one Dates for the 2024/2025 Premier League season have been released and feature the omission of a recent addition to the calendar. The winter break, which only made its return last season, has been removed by the Premier League organisers in order to allow the campaign to start in […]

    2 years ago

  • Details revealed of ‘secret meeting’ between Thomas Tuchel and Sir Jim Ratcliffe

    Details revealed of ‘secret meeting’ between Thomas Tuchel and Sir Jim Ratcliffe

    Uncertainty remains over who will manage Manchester United next season. Thomas Tuchel reportedly met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe last week where he expressed his desire to become the new Manchester United manager and outlined what he would do were he to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. According to Christian Falk, head of football […]

    2 years ago

  • Athletics round-up: Ciara Mageean wins European gold

    Athletics round-up: Ciara Mageean wins European gold

    Ciara Mageean gives powerful interview after winning European gold Ciara Mageean won the gold medal in the 1500m at the European championships in Rome. In what was a slow run race, the Down athlete bided her time before finding a gap on the home straight and powered home to win by almost a full second. […]

    2 years ago

  • GAA weekend live-blog: Keep up with all the action right here

    GAA weekend live-blog: Keep up with all the action right here

    Jarlath Burns clarifies Declan Hannon comment about Limerick backroom team and defends All-Ireland ticket prices Burns was speaking on RTÉ radio this morning when he stated that Hannon’s comment about there being 53 people on the Limerick backroom team was taken up wrongly. He clarified the comment by saying that Hannon included the Limerick panel […]

    2 years ago

  • Arsenal legend names Thierry Henry as sweeper keeper in his all-time dream team

    Arsenal legend names Thierry Henry as sweeper keeper in his all-time dream team

    It’s a rogue choice, but the team sounds unbeatable. Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has named his dream 5-a-side team, and he has put ex-teammate Thierry Henry in as a sweeper keeper. Gilberto was speaking to us ahead of the Champions League final, as Heineken celebrated hardcore fans at Wembley Stadium. In its journey to […]

    2 years ago

  • Ruud Gullit reveals what sets world class players apart from the rest

    Ruud Gullit reveals what sets world class players apart from the rest

    The two-time European Cup winner was speaking to JOE ahead of last weekend’s final at Wembley. Ruud Gullit has revealed the traits and characteristics that distanced world class players from other professional footballers. Gullit was speaking to us ahead of the Champions League final, as Heineken celebrated hardcore fans at Wembley Stadium. In its journey to become the world’s […]

    2 years ago

  • F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Follow the race live in our hub

    F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Follow the race live in our hub

    You can follow the race live here. Formula 1 returns this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix. You can follow the event live in our hub above, just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling for updates. In the previous F1 race of the season, the Monaco Grand Prix, […]

    2 years ago

  • Man City chairman addresses 115 charges with end of season statement

    Man City chairman addresses 115 charges with end of season statement

    Khaldoon al-Mubarak is ‘frustrated’ at reminders to charges casting over on-field success Khaldoon al-Mubarak has spoken for the first time since Manchester City’s fourth consecutive Premier League victory, stating he is “frustrated” by all the off-field talk regarding the 115 charges. Some of the charges date back to as far back as 2009, with a […]

    2 years ago

  • Chelsea coach bans several basic food items at club

    Chelsea coach bans several basic food items at club

    Chelsea players are to be left ‘shocked’ by huge new dietary regiments which have resulted in the ban of basic food items. With Enzo Maresca’s arrival as the new manager Chelsea manager, he will also be introducing renowned strict dietician Marcos Alvarez to the team, who has previously worked at the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, […]

    2 years ago

  • GAA live-blog: Keep up to date with all the weekend’s action here

    GAA live-blog: Keep up to date with all the weekend’s action here

    All of the weekend’s talking points are below. Shocking attendance at Waterford-Longford There were only 75 spectators at the Tailteann Cup game between Waterford and Longford on Saturday, which Waterford won by 4-12 to 0-16. The game took place in the neutral venue of Laois Hire O’Moore Park, with Longford exiting the competition after three […]

    2 years ago

  • Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson postponed with fight now set to take place later this year

    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson postponed with fight now set to take place later this year

    The bout was scheduled to take place on July 20. The much-anticipated showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has been postponed and is set to be rescheduled for a date towards the end of this year. The fight was originally scheduled for 20th July in Arlington, Texas, but Tyson’s camp have revealed that the […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans face €5,000 fine for wearing fake jerseys at Euro 2024

    Fans face €5,000 fine for wearing fake jerseys at Euro 2024

    The rule applies to supporters travelling to Euro 2024 in Germany. England and Scotland fans wearing fake jerseys at Euro 2024 in Germany could face fines of up to €5000. Germany has very strict anti-counterfeit laws, and wearing counterfeit clothing violates ‘trademark law,’ impacting the sponsors and kit manufacturers in the process. As a result, […]

    2 years ago

  • Jose Mourinho agrees two year manager deal with new club

    Jose Mourinho agrees two year manager deal with new club

    The former Manchester United and Chelsea boss has finally landed a new job. Jose Mourinho has reportedly agreed a deal to become manager of Turkish side Fenerbahçe. According to reports from Sky Sports international reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, the Portuguese manager has agreed to sign a two year contract with the historic club. José #Mourinho […]

    2 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp says he ‘wouldn’t have survived a year’ under Todd Boehly

    Jurgen Klopp says he ‘wouldn’t have survived a year’ under Todd Boehly

    The former Liverpool boss was speaking at a farewell Q&A session in his honour. Jurgen Klopp spoke very candidly about some Premier League rivals at last night’s Q&A session at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. The event was advertised as a ‘farewell’ for the German manager who stepped away from the dugout at Anfield […]

    2 years ago

  • Davy Fitzgerald ban facing four week ban over confrontation with referee

    Davy Fitzgerald ban facing four week ban over confrontation with referee

    Davy Fitzgerald is set to receive a four week ban for an incident with referee Liam Gordon at the end of Waterford’s loss to Clare in the Munster senior hurling championship a fortnight ago. Waterford lost the game by one point and Fitzgerald encroached onto the field to have words with the Galway referee after […]

    2 years ago