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Damien Duff apologises to FAI staff for 'disrespectful' and 'ridiculous' comments after claiming he would SACK 90 per cent of the organisation's workforce
13/07/24 15:50
Shelbourne manager Damien Duff has issued an apology to Football Association of Ireland staff after claiming he would sack 90 per cent of the organisation's workforce. The former Chelsea winger made the comments ahead of his side's Europa Conference League clash with St Joseph's of Gibraltar on Thursday. 'I would - how would I word it - raze Abbotstown to the ground because it's the most uninviting, unenthusiastic workplace, not in world football but in the world,' he said of the FAI's headquarters....read
James McClean rips into his 'very OVERRATED' former team-mate Declan Rice and insists the England midfielder is NOT world class... but is he just bitter at how he 'transferred' to England?
20/06/24 06:55McClean played alongside Rice in three of his 104 appearances for the national team before Rice controversially switched allegiances to the Three Lions in 2019.
Play is halted after a child carrying a FLARE runs across the pitch during a League of Ireland clash between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers
19/04/24 22:25The hosts night went from bad to worse in stoppage time as a flare was thrown from the stands onto the pitch causing a small fire on the astro turf beside the touchline.
The Premier League of Nations! The English top-flight has featured players from 126 countries, with Ireland and Spain among the higher contributors... but which nation leads the way in 2023-24?
17/04/24 21:00Some 126 nations from around the world have been represented at one point during the 31 years that the league has been running, showcasing some of the best talent the game has to offer.
'It's Rory Delass!' Republic of Ireland's Megan Campbell wows fans with her catapult 38-metre throw-ins to unsettle England's defence in Euro 2025 qualifier
10/04/24 09:24The former Manchester City and Liverpool defender Campbell, who now plays for Championship club London City Lionesses, caused England no end of problems.
I trained with the Arsenal first team at 14. Manchester United wanted me. Roy Keane couldn't tame me. And now I'm in PRISON. Before handing himself in, Anthony Stokes told us his story
01/03/24 17:00IAN HERBERT IN DUBLIN: A few hours sitting in his company, in Dublin, listening to him relating the story of an extraordinary football life, belie five years of chaos.
England set to play Republic of Ireland in Dublin at 5pm on a Saturday as UEFA Nations League schedule is released, with the teams meeting in competitive fixture for first time since 1991
09/02/24 10:06The scheduling may raise some eyebrows given previous tensions, with a large contingent of English fans expected to descend on the Irish capital that weekend.
Shay Given suffers heartbreaking double family bereavement over Christmas as ex-Ireland, Newcastle and Man City keeper loses his brother and uncle
31/12/23 09:48Given, 47, who played in the Premier League for Newcastle, Man City and Aston Villa, lost his brother Kieran on December 23 and their uncle Ambrose Given on Christmas Day.
Denise O'Sullivan sparks interest from WSL trio Chelsea, Man City and Aston Villa, with French sides Lyon and PSG also interested in North Carolina Courage's Irish international
23/12/23 16:42Republic of Ireland international Denise O'Sullivan is the subject of interest from multiple European clubs ahead of the January transfer window.
Roy Keane loathes Jason McAteer and claims he DESERVED his elbow in the face in 2002, while his ex-Ireland colleague has offered him into the ring for £1million in return... but what's behind the former team-mates' long-running feud?
26/11/23 17:13The long-simmering feud between the former Republic of Ireland team-mates has exploded into the open this week with events from over two decades ago dredged up.
Roy Keane speaks out on his infamous fall out with Mick McCarthy at the 2002 World Cup... claiming 'rubbish' reports about his lack of commitment came from the ex-Ireland boss being 'in bed with all the writers'
15/11/23 11:21The fractious relationship between the pair lingered from their playing careers and Keane revealed he did not 'respect' McCarthy as a manager. He was irate at the lack of equipment at their camp in Saipan.
Irish rising star Andy Moran thriving during Blackburn loan spell after Brighton milestones with Rovers relishing mouth-watering Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea
31/10/23 17:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADAM SHERGOLD: Andy Moran didn't need much convincing when Blackburn Rovers came knocking back in the summer.
Euro 2024 qualification Permutations: How Netherlands, Wales and Italy can qualify for next year's tournament... With England already having booked their place in Germany
18/10/23 12:43England booked their place in Germany with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Italy thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.
Why Republic of Ireland would be better served LOSING to the Netherlands than beating them in Euro 2024 qualifying next month as UEFA's play-off system throws up bizarre predicament
16/10/23 11:49While Stephen Kenny's side can no longer make it to Germany automatically from Group B - having lost five of their six matches so far - they can still make the play-offs.
IAN LADYMAN: Forget the pound signs for once and make Euro 2028 a festival for the fans
12/10/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: Anyone who was at Wembley for the final of Euro 2020 would have been forgiven for thinking the national stadium should have been given some time off.
Former Tottenham team-mates Eric Dier and Matt Doherty trade social media jabs as the Wolves defender insists his challenge on Ollie Watkins was 'never' a penalty in 1-1 draw with Aston Villa
10/10/23 17:10Doherty does clearly have his hand in the back of the English striker, although the contact is minimal, hence the player's refusal to accept it should have been a penalty.
Everything we know about Euro 2028 so far... as UK and Ireland are officially announced as HOSTS by UEFA, with the event set to be worth £2.6BN
10/10/23 11:40Mail Sport reported how they were set to win the hosting rights after Turkey opted to pull out of the bidding process.
France 2-0 Republic of Ireland: Les Bleus continue perfect qualifying campaign as Tchouameni and Thuram goals sees Mbappe and Co ease to win
07/09/23 20:46When England's players held talks this week about how they would win Euro 2024, stopping France must have been pretty high on the agenda.
Gareth Southgate has a dilemma in defence for England, Ireland could be in real trouble without rising star Evan Ferguson and Scotland are on the brink of securing their place... 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers
06/09/23 17:00The upcoming few months will be crucial as teams battle it out for the 20 automatic qualification spots, before the play-off rounds in March next year decide the remaining three places.
Evan Ferguson is Ireland's beacon of hope and Euro 2024 qualification rests firmly on the Brighton teenager - after his Newcastle heroics it's no wonder he's getting compared to Haaland
04/09/23 09:41PHILIP QUINN: Brighton's Evan Ferguson, who floored Newcastle United on Saturday, has that knack. In the Premier League, in particular, such an ability carries a currency like no other.
Ireland star Ruesha Littlejohn delights in England knocking out Australia from the Women's World Cup after Aussie player went on holiday with her ex-girlfriend, leading to a handshake spat
17/08/23 09:26During Ireland's World Cup campaign, Littlejohn courted controversy in her refusal to shake the hand of Australian opponent Caitlin Foord before the Matildas beat the Irish side.
Southampton reject £7m Sheffield United bid for midfielder Will Smallbone... with Saints keen to keep hold of in-demand Irishman
09/08/23 15:20ADRIAN KAJUMBA: The Blades are lining up midfield reinforcements of their own with Sander Berge closing in on a move to Burnley but have seen a second Smallbone bid snubbed.
Ireland boss Vera Pauw labels her players as 'world stars' after earning a historic first ever point at the Women's World Cup in Nigeria stalemate - and insists experience in Australia will 'change their lives'
31/07/23 14:32Ireland's final match at their maiden major tournament ended in a 0-0 draw against Nigeria in Brisbane. Pauw said their first-ever point at a World Cup will 'change their lives'.
Nigeria 0-0 Ireland: African side on course to face England in the World Cup last-16 after their goalless draw with the already-eliminated Republic of Ireland sees them finish as Group B runners-up
31/07/23 12:16Nigeria advanced to the Women's World Cup knockout stages for just the third time in their history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their final Group B match on Monday.
UK and Ireland are set to win the race to host Euro 2028 as rivals Turkey pull out and switch their bid to the 2032 tournament
28/07/23 10:37The United Kingdom and Ireland have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit to host Euro 2028 as Turkey have asked UEFA to jointly bid for Euro 2032.
Arsenal star Katie McCabe scores direct from a corner to give Ireland fourth-minute lead over Canada before her side are knocked out of World Cup after Maple Leafs comeback
26/07/23 14:59The Girls In Green had never qualified for the World Cup proper in their history, making their first ever appearance at a major tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Maple Leafs come from behind for their first win at the World Cup, ending Irish hope of progressing, despite Arsenal star Katie McCabe's stunning opener
26/07/23 14:02McCabe had given the Irish belief of making it out of the group at their first World Cup after she put them ahead with a stunning early opener but it ultimately ended in heartbreak.
Canada 2-1 Republic of Ireland - World Cup RECAP: Maple Leafs come from behind after Katie McCabe sensationally fired opener direct from a corner
26/07/23 11:05Relive all the action from Canada's comeback win over the Republic of Ireland with Mail Sport's live blog.
After a 12-year wait to reach the top, Sinead Farrelly is FINALLY at a World Cup... And the Ireland star is determined not to let nerves get the better of her as she aims to make her mark
24/07/23 05:00In a better world, Farrelly might be at her third World Cup. She was selected for the US squad ahead of the 2011 tournament, but her club coach at the time convinced her to turn down the invitation.
Women's World Cup 2023 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
18/07/23 14:53With all the fixtures, kick-off times (UK time) and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football ahead of the big kick-off on Thursday, July 20.
Ireland's Women's World Cup warm-up clash with Colombia is ABANDONED after game 'became overly physical' - within just 20 minutes of kick-off - with one Irish player hospitalised
14/07/23 12:17KATHRYN BATTE: It is understood the match was abandoned after a challenge from a Colombia player left Ireland's influential midfielder Denise O'Sullivan with a shin injury.
'Roy Keane chased me around the pitch for giving the ball away with Ireland... even though we were winning 4-0!': Matt Holland lifts lid on Manchester United legend's 'demanding' captaincy style
12/07/23 19:30Matt Holland has revealed how Roy Keane's standards as Ireland captain led to him being chased for giving the ball away despite winning comfortably at the time.
Seamus Coleman is a beacon for Everton whose team talks ahead of their crunch relegation six-pointers made hairs stand on end... perhaps this model pro could one day manage the Toffees if the quiet life in Ireland doesn't prove too tempting
30/06/23 20:49DOMINIC KING: Coleman had envisaged retirement would see him leave Merseyside for good. But as he extends his Goodison career, perhaps that could change.
Brentford B starlet Alex Gilbert turns down a new contract amid growing interest from Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough
29/06/23 17:55SIMON JONES: The 21-year old was Brentford B team's player of the year last season and top scorer with 16 goals as they went on to win the Premier League Cup.
Tottenham 'interested in signing £20m rated Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher in the summer'... with Spurs 'expected to join Brentford and Brighton in the race for the Irishman'
09/05/23 07:57Reds No 2 Kelleher has only made 20 appearances in all competitions, including just four in the Premier League, for the club in his five years at Anfield, but is highly rated by the club.
BIG on motivation, passion and defending: 'Big Sam' Allardyce's reign at Leeds kicks off with 12-hour days, a focus on getting the best out of Patrick Bamford... with belief a psychologist is key to unlocking the squad's belief
04/05/23 21:30SAMI MOKBEL AND DAVID COVERDALE: For anyone questioning Sam Allardyce's appetite for a relegation battle at the age of 68, consider this. His first day lasted 12-and-a-half hours.
'I've relaxed and it's just gone BOOF and I'm sat on the ground and it's all there': Gary Lineker opens up on THAT infamous moment he soiled himself on the pitch during England's game with Republic of Ireland at Italia 90
04/04/23 08:00Lineker suffered the embarrassment in England's opening game of the tournament with the Republic of Ireland - a game in which he had opened the scoring during the first half.
Inside Ireland's talent factory: St Kevin's Boys Club in Dublin has nurtured stars like Liam Brady, Damien Duff and Ian Harte for the national team... Now, Brighton's teenage striker Evan Ferguson is being compared to Wayne Rooney
28/03/23 15:16LEWIS STEELE IN DUBLIN: Ireland's talent factory which has produced more than 450 caps' worth of stars including. Now it's Fergie time.
Republic of Ireland 0-1 France: Stephen Kenny's Boys in Green push World Cup runners-up close as Benjamin Pavard hammers home winner just after half-time before Mike Maignan makes brilliant late save from Nathan Collins
27/03/23 20:39LEWIS STEELE: These two nations are ranked first and second in the rugby union world rankings but, despite a valiant Irish effort, a footballing gulf in class eventually showed here.
Republic of Ireland 0-1 France RECAP: Stephen Kenny's Boys in Green push World Cup runners-up close as Benjamin Pavard hammers home winner just after half-time before Mike Maignan makes brilliant late save from Nathan Collins
27/03/23 17:29Re-live Sportsmail's live blog for the Euro 2024 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and France, with Benjamin Pavard scoring the only goal of the game as Les Bleus won 1-0 to go top of group B.
'He wanted to show he was a nice guy and apologise... it was NONSENSE': Richard Dunne accuses Thierry Henry of 'showmanship' for his disingenuous apology over infamous handball that denied Ireland a 2010 World Cup place
27/03/23 14:00With France holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg thanks to Nicolas Anelka, Robbie Keane had helped Ireland to win the second leg 1-0 and force extra time at the Stade de France.
CHRIS FOY'S Six Nations verdict: Cardiff crowd falls flat after dire period for Welsh rugby, Ireland stars are sung out to dry... and intervention is needed on match weekend hotel rip-offs
26/02/23 23:14CHRIS FOY: Something felt a bit different about the Cardiff atmosphere this time. It lacked some of the usual fervour when England visit. Perhaps there is a weary sense of dejection
What next for Frank Lampard? The bookies believe the Chelsea legend will take over at West Ham next... he could also manage Cardiff, Leicester, move abroad to La Liga or Serie A or even the ENGLAND job as he looks to bounce back from Everton sacking
24/01/23 12:34Frank Lampard is favoured to take over from David Moyes at West Ham, according to one bookmaker. Lampard was sacked by Farhad Moshiri on Monday afternoon after a dire run of results.
Netflix confirms deal for a Six Nations documentary as part of a spate of sporting series... with filming of the 2023 Championship to begin next month ahead of its release in 2024
12/01/23 22:31The Six Nations and Netflix have confirmed they will produce a behind-the-scenes documentary on the 2023 Championship. Filming is set to begin next month.
DANIEL MATTHEWS: The beat of Lionel Messi's last dance has been set by Alexis Mac Allister and his terrier-like qualities… the Brighton midfielder is supporting Argentina's No 10 just as his dad Carlos did for Maradona in 1994
14/12/22 22:31Alexis Mac Allister began to shake the first time he met Lionel Messi. He started to second-guess himself, too. These days, there is no uncertainty about how to interact with his Argentina captain.EXCLUSIVE: Netflix closes in on securing a deal for a Six Nations series off the back of the success of F1's Drive to Survive - with filming set to begin at the upcoming 2023 Championship as rugby looks to boost its popularity
14/12/22 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: A behind-the-scenes Six Nations series is set to come to Netflix, with talks between the two parties at an advanced stage as rugby looks to emulate F1's success.
Lee Carsley is being backed as 'the long-term SUCCESSOR for Ireland' if Stephen Kenny doesn't stay beyond Euro 2024… and is 'not a potential replacement to Gareth Southgate' despite his success with the England U21s
14/12/22 18:17According to the Telegraph, the England U21 manager is currently 'not in the running to take over from Gareth Southgate', should the Three Lions manager resign from his position.
Ronaldo, John Terry and Gabriel Batistuta lead the former football stars facing off in first ever padel 'Legends' tournament in Qatar... as France's 1998 World Cup winner Vincent Candela beats Marco Materazzi in the final
14/12/22 16:33Premier Padel hosted its first ever 'Legends' tournament at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Lusail, giving several of these footballing stars another chance to get their competitive juices flowing.
Ireland FA are fined £17,000 after women's team sang IRA chant following 1-0 win over Scotland
08/12/22 15:21Ireland's players were filmed dancing as they sang 'Ooh ah, up the Ra' after securing qualification to the their first ever major tournament in their win over Scotland in October.
Roy Keane reveals visits to Wet 'n Wild waterpark in Orlando are his World Cup highlight... despite being part of the Republic of Ireland side that stunned Italy in one of the great upsets at the same tournament in '94!
18/11/22 07:21Jack Charlton's team were based in Orlando for part of the tournament, playing their second group match against Mexico and their last-16 tie against Holland in the city.
Republic of Ireland 3-2 Armenia: Stephen Kenny's side avoid Nations League relegation with dramatic victory as Robbie Brady scores stoppage-time penalty winner after hosts had thrown away two-goal lead
27/09/22 20:38Brady, making his first start for his country since March last year, converted a stoppage-time penalty to snatch victory after Ireland very nearly threw the game away in the second half.
Scotland 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Ryan Christie scores from the spot late on as the hosts come from behind to go top of their Nations League group
24/09/22 17:01CRAIG HOPE AT HAMPDEN PARK: Ryan Christie's penalty proved to be the winning goal after Ryan Hendry had levelled things up after half time for Scotland.
Sports fans condemn 'sick' Shamrock Rovers supporters for chanting about Queen Elizabeth II's death at a Europa Conference League game in Dublin, hours after news of her passing broke
09/09/22 11:08The nation is in mourning following the death of Her Majesty The Queen after Buckingham Palace announced the news on Thursday evening, hours before Shamrock Rovers' game kicked off.
Wolves in talks to sign Burnley defender Nathan Collins just one year after moving to Turf Moor... in a £20.5m deal that would break the record for the highest fee paid for an Irish player
11/07/22 23:57Collins only signed for the Clarets last summer after Stoke accepted a £12million offer for the versatile defender. The 21-year-old has earned six caps for the Republic of Ireland.
Birmingham appoint former QPR and current Republic of Ireland assistant manager John Eustace as their manager... just a day after Lee Bowyer was given the axe following 16 months in charge at St. Andrew's
03/07/22 22:08The 42-year-old, who was assistant manager with QPR and, since March, the Republic of Ireland, has agreed a three-year deal with the Sky Bet Championship club.
World Cup hosts Qatar are beaten 1-0 by Northern Irish minnows Linfield in Marbella practice match - despite fielding seven of the same players from their last international match
22/06/22 16:16In a practice match in Marbella on Tuesday night, David Healy's side beat Qatar 1-0. Former Rangers striker Chris McKee scored the only goal of the game to give the Belfast side the win.
Republic of Ireland emerge with creditable 1-1 draw against Ukraine in the Nations League as Artem Dovbyk cancels out Nathan Collins's opener to leave Stephen Kenny's third in group
14/06/22 20:40UKRAINE 1-1 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The opening goal came from an unlikely source as Nathan Collins but it did not take long after the break for Ukraine to get back in the game.
Alisson's understudy Caoimhin Kelleher reveals he will have talks with Liverpool about his future when he returns from international duty... as he admits he's 'not sure' whether he'll stay
06/06/22 17:42Kelleher has forced his way into a starting spot for his country, playing the full 90 minutes of their disappointing loss away to Armenia, although he only featured eight times for Liverpool last season.
Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland side have 'only got ourselves to blame' after embarrassing 1-0 loss to Armenia ended their eight-match unbeaten run since September
04/06/22 23:52Ireland squandered first-half chances and were made to pay as Eduard Spertsyan ended their eight-game unbeaten run in spectacular style as he snatched a 1-0 victory for the League B newcomers.
Troy Parrott insists dramatic Republic of Ireland winner against Lithuania is 'by far' the best moment of his career - as 'over the moon' Tottenham striker nets 97TH-MINUTE goal in 1-0 victory
29/03/22 22:57Troy Parrott enjoyed the best moment of his career as he fired the Republic of Ireland to a last-gasp victory over Lithuania.
Republic of Ireland 2-2 Belgium: Rotherham United's Chiedozie Ogbene scores a sensational goal to put Roberto Martinez's side at risk of losing their long-held status as the world's No1-ranked team
26/03/22 19:39JOE BERNSTEIN IN DUBLIN: Roberto Martinez's Belgium are in danger of losing their long-held status as the world's No1-ranked team because of a player from Rotherham United.
It's coming home! Euro 2028 is set to be held in the UK and Ireland with the joint-hosts submitting an unopposed bid after rivals Turkey and Russia dropped out of the running
04/03/22 22:35EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The five football associations - of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland - only announced their intention to bid last month.
Italy hand UK and Ireland's bid to host Euro 2028 a boost by revealing plans to stage tournament four years later as it would provide a 'wider time window' to modernise their country's stadiums
08/02/22 08:57Italy have indicated their interest in hosting the 2032 European Championship to European soccer's governing body UEFA, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Monday.
Football Association of Ireland CEO Jonathan Hill is still to relocate despite being handed a £30,000 moving fund OVER A YEAR AGO as former Milwall player Eamon Dunphy questions his knowledge of Irish football
05/02/22 18:40Jonathan Hill, the FA's ex-commercial director, was appointed the Football Association of Ireland's new CEO in October 2020 - but is still to relocate across the Irish Sea.
'I'm gonna f***ing smash you!' Ian Harte admits he 'quickly sobered up' on a night out with Roy Keane when his Ireland team-mate said their friendship would count for NOTHING when Man United played Leeds a few days later
14/01/22 11:28The duo spent almost a decade alongside each other for their country until 2005 - and on one of their international trips Harte says he quickly 'sobered up and went to bed' after Keane's words of warning.
Shamrock Rovers star Roberto Lopes ignored a LinkedIn message for NINE MONTHS because it was in Portuguese - but after finally reading it he's now preparing to face some of the world's top players at AFCON through his Cape Verdean dad
06/01/22 10:41EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KIERAN JACKSON: Scanning his LinkedIn page, Shamrock Rovers' Roberto Lopes came across an peculiar invitation. He ignored it - and it almost cost him.
The draw for the 2022/23 Nations League takes place TODAY as England get set to find out their upcoming opponents... but who could they be drawn against? How will it work? And when are the matches being played?
16/12/21 10:50England will find out their 2022/23 Nations League group this evening as the draw takes place. Sportsmail takes you through the all-important details beforehand.
Britain's 2030 World Cup bid is 'utter NONSENSE' and even scoping it out is a waste of the £11m the government are spending on it, says DCMS chair Julian Knight, as MPs fear Portugal and Spain will win after Euro 2020 hooligans 'undermined' the bid
18/11/21 12:23Knight, the chair of the DCMS Committee, was speaking to Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston about Britain's prospects of staging the event in nine years time - and did not hold back.
Luxembourg 0-3 Republic of Ireland: Stephen Kenny's men end 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign on a high as three second-half goals secure victory in major confidence boost to boss' hopes of a contract extension
14/11/21 22:01The victory in Gasperich - thanks to goals from Shane Duffy, Chiedozie Ogbene and Callum Robinson - takes the visitors up to nine points, above Luc Holtz's side on goal difference.
World Cup qualifiers LIVE: Renato Sanches fires Portugal into a second-minute lead in do-or-die clash with Serbia in bid to qualify for Qatar, while Spain must beat or draw with Sweden to reach the finals... and Ireland travel to Luxembourg
14/11/21 19:00Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face a crucial World Cup qualifying clash against Serbia to round off their groups. Follow Sportsmail's JEORGE BIRD for live World Cup qualifier coverage...
Cristiano Ronaldo misses a big chance to grab Portugal winner as they are held to a goalless stalemate by the Republic of Ireland with defender Pepe seeing red... but they still go top ahead of final-day showdown with group rivals Serbia
11/11/21 18:43Portugal moved closer to automatic World Cup qualification on Thursday despite a poor 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland that left them needing another point in their final game against Serbia.
Ireland THRASH Japan 60-5 as Johnny Sexton celebrates 100th Irish cap with a second-half try while Andrew Conway completes rout with a hat-trick as hosts dominate in Dublin
06/11/21 15:54IRELAND 60-5 JAPAN: Andy Farrell's men were in dominant mood in Dublin and warmed up for next weekend's showdown against New Zealand by producing some scintillating rugby.
Former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland star Damien Duff is appointed manager of Shelbourne, with the former winger taking up his first managerial role in the Irish top flight
03/11/21 12:51The former Republic of Ireland international hung up his boots in 2015 following a career with Chelsea, Newcastle and Fulham, and has since been gaining experience as a coach.
EXCLUSIVE: UK and Ireland's joint 2030 World Cup bid looks dead in the water as UEFA angle for Spain and Portugal to be Europe's contender... but Euro 2028 could be offered up as a sweetener instead
15/10/21 21:00EXCLUSIVE BY IAN MALLON: UEFA is set to try to encourage the joint Ireland and UK bid to focus instead on Euro 2028, which they would support if the home nations stand down.
'Arsenal's recruitment, that's the question mark': Liam Brady on the Gunners' plight, joining Juventus, working with Arsene Wenger - and his best goal ever... against rivals Spurs!
24/09/21 21:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: Football is different now and Brady, 65, knows all about that. His seven seasons at Arsenal in the 1970s established him as one of the club greats.
Derry City coach Ruaidhri Higgins condemns 'shameful' online racist abuse towards Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe after draw with Bohemians in League of Ireland
23/09/21 17:39Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins has condemned the racist abuse his player Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe was subjected to after a recent draw with Bohemians in the League of Ireland.
Shane Duffy's late header rescues a point for Stephen Kenny's side in World Cup qualifying Group A but cannot end their run of FIFTEEN GAMES without a win
04/09/21 17:58IRELAND 1-1 AZERBAIJAN - HARRY SLAVIN: Ireland could only draw against a side ranked 112 in the world, thanks to Shane Duffy's last-gasp header in their World Cup qualifier in Dublin.
Hakim Ziyech is on the verge of a major fallout with Morocco after a war of words with his manager... from Nicolas Anelka's expletive half-time OUTBURST to Roy Keane's disgraceful dismissal, here is what happens when players feud with their countries
03/09/21 19:00Hakim Ziyech was excluded from Morocco's latest squad earlier this week because he held the group 'hostage' by refusing to play in a friendly - and he has not been the only one in international exile.
Portugal 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Irish hearts and ANOTHER scoring record with 89th-minute equaliser, before heading home injury-time winner... and all after he had a first-half penalty saved!
01/09/21 17:41DAN MATTHEWS: Why do we still doubt Cristiano Ronaldo? Even at 36. Even after he misses an early penalty. Even when the clock ticks towards 90 and Ireland stand on the cusp of a famous win.
'Sour grapes' Roy Keane only hates Jack Grealish because he quit Ireland for England in 2015, claims Trevor Sinclair... after ex-Manchester United captain slammed Three Lions star for not taking Euro 2020 final penalty
14/07/21 15:04Trevor Sinclair claims 'sour grapes' Roy Keane only criticised Jack Grealish for not taking a penalty in England's Euro 2020 final with Italy as he quit the Ireland national team for the Three Lions.
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Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a huge round of tequila shots in a German bar
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'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
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Lamine Yamal turns 17! Spain wonderkid enjoys lowkey birthday celebrations with his team-mates a day before Euro 2024 final
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England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
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Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
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Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
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EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
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Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
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Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner
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Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes
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Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
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England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor
Defeat forced resignation
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
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Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
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Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
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Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
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Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history
After France win
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Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
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Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw
'Easy' draw
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Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
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Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
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Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
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Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary
Reignites their feud
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BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
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Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
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Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
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Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
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Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
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England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
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Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
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England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
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Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
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Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
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Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
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Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
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Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
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Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
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Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly'
Jermain Jenas disagrees
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Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court
Hitting top form
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The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
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Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
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Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
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Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville
Jibe at fellow pundit
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Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016
New revelations
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Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
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Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
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The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
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They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
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Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
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Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
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Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
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Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
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England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
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Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
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Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
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Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
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Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
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Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
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Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia
'Ronaldo's was better'
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Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out
Defeat for the Russian
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Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania
Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
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Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
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'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
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How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
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Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
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Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
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England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
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Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
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Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
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Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
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Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
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German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
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Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
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England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
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EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
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Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
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Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
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Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
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Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
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Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off
Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
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Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
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'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
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German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
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Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
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Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
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Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
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Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
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India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
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The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
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Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
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Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches
Hilarious moment
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Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
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Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury
Two-time champion
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Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
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Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
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Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
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Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***'
Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
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Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros
The attacker's partner gave birth this week
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Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
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England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
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Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
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Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
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Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
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Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
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Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
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Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
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Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
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Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
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Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
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Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
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EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
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Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
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Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
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Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group
