Every time the Women’s World Cup rolled around, Hope Solo gritted her teeth and endured it. Now that the former USA goalkeeper has retired, she is on the offensive. Due to the size differences between male and female players, generally speaking, it has long been contested that women’s goals should be reduced in size. Looking, […]

7 years ago

Eamon Dunphy has left RTE, but he hasn’t gone quietly. The veteran broadcaster announced on Wednesday afternoon that the recent World Cup would be his last appearance on RTE Sport, 40-years after his first appearance with the station. Dunphy posted a short message on Twitter saying that he has decided to walk away because he […]

8 years ago

This World Cup keeps getting better! Just as 28 teams have packed up and headed home from Russia, after their World Cup stints, so have many pundits. It has a been a fun summer interacting with you guys. Another season starting so I will see you guys again next summer! 😉 Let’s pray for a […]

8 years ago

I think the term they use sometimes is, ‘flawed genius’. Neymar is a top player, there’s no denying that. What he can do with a ball is verging on miraculous and what he can do with the pressure of the world on his shoulders is to be admired. But he’s also going to come away […]

8 years ago

The American goalkeeper made her first appearance on Irish TV on Monday afternoon. Hope Solo made her punditry debut for RTE on coverage of the World Cup knockout game between Brazil and Mexico. Solo was the goalkeeper for the United States’ women’s national team between 2000 and 2016, when she won 202 caps, the World Cup […]

8 years ago

All Hope is lost

10 years ago