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Mayo and Galway’s Division 1 decider set for Sunday as GAA confirm league finals

The Allianz Division 1 league final between Mayo and Galway has been fixed for Sunday afternoon at 4.0. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 27, 2023 / Soccer

Aaron Ramsey hoping former team-mate Mikel Arteta leads Arsenal to league title

Aaron Ramsey hopes his old Arsenal pal Mikel Arteta can lead his former club to Premier League glory this season. Source: Sport [...]

March 27, 2023 / Soccer

Antonio Conte’s exit sets Premier League record for in-season managerial changes

Antonio Conte’s departure from Tottenham was the 11th in the Premier League this term, a record for in-season managerial changes. Source: [...]

March 27, 2023 / Soccer

Erik ten Hag a top coach who looks born for Manchester United – Nicky Butt

Nicky Butt believes Erik ten Hag was “born” to manage Manchester United. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 27, 2023 / Soccer

Leeds cleared to reopen Elland Road after man arrested following security threat

West Yorkshire Police have advised Leeds that Elland Road can reopen after arresting a 20-year-old man on Saturday following a security [...]

March 26, 2023 / Soccer

‘One thing I do recall is the blood. Coughing, when I was being carried to the ambulance. It looked like gravy’

November 26, 1989. The date is etched in Phil Quinlan’s mind but its memories provide only a fleeting, flickering memory. Source: Sport [...]

March 25, 2023 / Soccer

‘The main focus is to beat France’ – Chiedozie Ogbene says Ireland are preparing for major upset

Ireland forward Chiedozie Ogbene knows the France squad is littered with world-class players, but insists they are focused on winning Monday’s [...]

March 25, 2023 / Soccer

‘I’m buzzing and can't wait to get going’ – Joe Hodge honoured to be named Ireland U-21 captain

Wolves midfielder Joe Hodge says he is honoured to be named Ireland U-21 captain for their upcoming Euro 2025 campaign. Source: Sport [...]

March 24, 2023 / Soccer

‘Julian Nagelsmann is an outstanding coach’- Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich backs boss as Thomas Tuchel waits in wings

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich praised Julian Nagelsmann as an “outstanding” coach today amid reports that the 35-year-old manager is [...]

March 24, 2023 / Soccer

Boost for Tottenham as Hugo Lloris steps up recovery from injury

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris stepped up his recovery from a knee injury by playing in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Thursday. Source: [...]

March 24, 2023 / Soccer

Leeds’ Elland Road stadium closed as police investigate security threat

West Yorkshire Police have closed Leeds’ Elland Road stadium and their club shop as they investigate a security threat. Source: Sport [...]

March 24, 2023 / Soccer

Late-bloomer Jon Gallagher is hoping his MLS form can help him achieve his Ireland dream

For decades, countless young Irish footballers took the well-trodden path of crossing the Irish Sea in the hope of carving out a career in [...]

March 23, 2023 / Soccer

From Denver Broncos to Chelsea – world’s most expensive sporting takeovers

The takeover process at Manchester United is set to hit another milestone with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani expected to [...]

March 23, 2023 / Soccer

Roy Keane takes Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on tour of his first Cork club

Roy Keane (51) took a trip down memory lane yesterday with football legends Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher, with the “special guests” [...]

March 23, 2023 / Soccer

Manchester United shares drop 6% as bidders get extra time for new offers

Bidders for Manchester United Plc have been granted extra time to table new offers, people with knowledge of the matter said, in a late twist to [...]

March 23, 2023 / Soccer

Todd Boehly apologises as Chelsea fans slam Ted Lasso stunt that disrespected Ray Wilkins banner

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has apologised after the wording on a banner honoring late club great Ray Wilkins was tweaked while producers of TV [...]

March 23, 2023 / Soccer

The League of Ireland has become a more attractive place to go and play, says Derry's loan star Ollie O’Neill

Ireland U-21 midfielder Ollie O’Neill believes the League of Ireland is on an upward trajectory and becoming an attractive destination for [...]

March 22, 2023 / Soccer

Liverpool challenge Man City and Premier League over reduced ticket allocation

Liverpool have challenged Manchester City and the Premier League over their reduced ticket allocation for their forthcoming trip to the Etihad [...]

March 22, 2023 / Soccer

Soccer AM set to be axed by Sky Sports after almost 30 years on air

Soccer AM is set to be axed at the end of this season after almost 30 years on air. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 22, 2023 / Soccer

Philipp Lahm labels Qatar’s multi-billion investment in PSG a political success but a football failure

Paris St Germain’s billion-euro investment may have paid dividends on the political stage for owners Qatar but the team is disappointing [...]

March 22, 2023 / Soccer

A chemical company boss and a Qatari sheikh – Man Utd’s two confirmed bidders

Wednesday is set to be a key day in the battle to buy Manchester United, with interested parties reportedly told to submit second, revised bids [...]

March 22, 2023 / Soccer

Qatari bidder ‘very confident’ of winning race to buy Manchester United

Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is “very confident” his debt-free bid to buy Manchester United will win over the Glazer family as the [...]

March 21, 2023 / Soccer

‘He’s a freak’ – Ireland U-21 cap Andrew Moran lauds Brighton clubmate Evan Ferguson ahead of senior debut

Brighton midfielder Andrew Moran admits the rapid rise of club team-mate Evan Ferguson has come as a shock and believes his success can inspire [...]

March 21, 2023 / Soccer

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg calls on Antonio Conte to ‘elaborate’ after rant following Spurs draw

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg called on Antonio Conte to be “more precise” in his criticism of Tottenham’s players after his outburst in the aftermath of [...]

March 21, 2023 / Soccer

‘If I’d taken things more seriously we might have won a title’ – Paul McGrath, they man they called ‘God’, is still revered by Aston Villa fans

It had taken the best part of a decade to get there, but, finally, I found myself sitting next to the man whom, for more than 30 years of my [...]

March 20, 2023 / Soccer

Roy Hodgson set to return as Crystal Palace manager – reports

Roy Hodgson is on the verge of a second stint as Crystal Palace head coach on a deal until the end of the season, according to reports. [...]

March 20, 2023 / Soccer

‘Whatever happens in the summer, we will see’ – Marcel Sabitzer uncertain over his Manchester United future

Marcel Sabitzer is making no predictions over his Manchester United future after getting his first goal for the club in their come-from-behind FA [...]

March 20, 2023 / Soccer

Arsenal v Man City and a nine-team survival scrap – the Premier League run-in

The Premier League pauses this week for the first round of Euro 2024 qualifying matches. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 20, 2023 / Soccer

Manchester United advance to the last four after Mitrovic’s meltdown sees Fulham crash out of the FA Cup

As Manchester United moved a step nearer a cup treble, Fulham mustered a less welcome hat-trick of their own. At a ground with a statue of [...]

March 19, 2023 / Soccer

Sheffield United book Wembley place after dramatic FA Cup quarter-final win over Blackburn

Tommy Doyle took matters into his own hands to ensure he will emulate his grandfathers by playing at Wembley after firing Sheffield United into [...]

March 19, 2023 / Soccer