‘I am an advocate for the women’s game.’ Northern Ireland coach Kenny Shiels has apologised for the offence caused by his comments after his side’s 5-0 defeat to England. Speaking after the World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park, Shiels said: “In the women’s game, I’ve noticed, as I’m sure you’re aware, if you go through […]

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Republic of Ireland international has some brutal words for Kenny Shiels after the Northern Ireland coach said female footballers are too ’emotional’

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“Girls and women are more emotional than men.” Northern Ireland coach Kenny Shiels said his side conceded goals in quick succession because ‘girls and women are more emotional than men.’ Sheils made the comments after his team lost 5-0 to England on Tuesday night in front of a record crowd for a women’s game at […]

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No other rival bids came in to host the tournament. The United Kingdom and Ireland are set to be confirmed by UEFA as hosts for the 2028 European Championships after the governing body received no rival bids. Barring any last-minute entry before the deadline (Wednesday, March 23) UEFA will be expected to announce that the […]

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Talk about jobsworth refereeing Newcastle defender Jamal Lewis was shown a second yellow card for supposedly time-wasting during Northern Ireland’s World Cup Qualifier against Switzerland. Referee Slavko Vinčić gave the full-back a second yellow in the 36th minute of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Geneva. The 23-year-old received his first booking in the 23rd minute for […]

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The son of an Arsenal legend could also make the switch

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