Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland win Women’s Nations League clash with Albania despite a 90-minute delay caused by a waterlogged pitch… as stunned fans claim players needed snorkels amid the torrential downpour

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A first half downpour led to conditions increasingly becoming unplayable The referee delayed the second half to remove standing water from the pitch Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’  By Michael Pavitt For Mailonline Published: 20:14 GMT, 31 October 2023 | Updated: 20:59 GMT, 31 October 2023 Republic … Read more

Richard Dunne HITS OUT at Thierry Henry for his ‘nonsense’ reaction after his infamous handball

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‘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 France narrowly edged out Republic of Ireland in a 2010 World Cup play-off  The game was controversial after a … Read more

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez hails the fight by his fringe stars with World Cup spots up for grabs

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‘This was a bonus contest because we learned a lot’: Roberto Martinez hails the fight from Belgium’s fringe stars as they bid for a World Cup spot – after he left out ALL players with over 50 caps for the friendly draw with Ireland Roberto Martinez played a host of fringe players in draw with … Read more

Norwich striker Adam Idah will MISS the rest of the season following knee surgery 

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Norwich striker Adam Idah will MISS the rest of the season following knee surgery as Dean Smith admits it is a ‘big blow’ to Canaries’ survival hopes after Republic of Ireland international broke into his starting XI Adam Idah will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery Norwich striker picked up knee and … Read more

Gabriel Agbonlahor claims Sunderland target Roy Keane was ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ at Aston Villa

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‘He was very disrespectful, his man-management was ZERO out of 100’: Gabriel Agbonlahor reveals how Roy Keane left Aston Villa after rows with players – and says he couldn’t cope – as he nears return as boss at Sunderland Sunderland are planning to interview Roy Keane over their managerial vacancy  Gabriel Agbonlahor has accused Keane … Read more

Deji Sotona is set to undergo a medical at Brentford ahead of likely loan deal from Nice

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Deji Sotona completes loan move to Brentford from Nice as Bees confirm that ex-Man United winger will initially play for B side and the club have an option to buy if youngster impressed Deji Sotana was regarded as one of the fastest players at Man United’s academy  Republic of Ireland youth international impressed Brentford staff … Read more

Arsenal and Republic of Ireland star Katie McCabe signs with women’s football brand Miss Kick

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Arsenal and Republic of Ireland star Katie McCabe signs with women’s football brand Miss Kick as first big-name ambassador to join up Miss Kick was founded in 2018 and the brand has grown into a global movement Arsenal star Katie McCabe is company’s first big player to get on board  ‘When I was growing up … Read more

Travellers show NO SIGNS of leaving park in west London neighbourhood

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NOT budging! Travellers show NO SIGNS of leaving multi-millionaire west London neighbourhood of Kew after setting up camp four days ago Group of travellers are still staying on picturesque Kew Green in Richmond after arriving on Thursday evening They showed no signs of leaving today as they walked around the site despite being asked to … Read more

Boris Johnson threatens to suspend checks on goods crossing Irish Sea 

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Boris Johnson threatens to suspend all checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea if the EU doesn’t stop its hardline approach Prime Minister is considering suspending checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea Sources say he fears the resulting disruption could destabilise Northern Ireland  The row is over the Brexit deal which prevents checks made at … Read more