Irish star earns praise for Ligue 1 debut against European giants
“It was John Patrick’s first start and he showed character.” Two Irishmen made their Ligue 1 debuts on Saturday. John Joe Patrick Finn lined out for Stade Reims, while Andrew Omobamidele togged out for Strasbourg. Finn – who has played for Ireland U19s – made the €1million move from Getafe, and his first game for […]
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Ireland youngster makes big move to France’s Ligue 1
“His powerful and dynamic profile fits perfectly into our sporting project.” Since emerging on the scene as an Irish-qualified teenager, there has been constant talk around the Spanish-born John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa. It was not only his eye-catching name that made him stand out, but his skills on the football field as well, which […]
1 year ago
SportsJOE’s Goal of the Weekend: Kylian Mbappé scores as Irish star almost upstages Galacticos
John Joe Patrick Finn almost stole the show at the Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé lit up the Santiago Bernabéu with a crucial goal in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Getafe, keeping Los Blancos in the hunt for La Liga glory. Mbappé has not shown his top form for Madrid since joining on a free transfer from […]
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