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# so many questions

What impact will Brexit have on the Premier League?

Today’s result will probably necessitate a change to the inner-workings of Britain’s current football system.

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Jun 24th 2016, 5:28 PM

# l'enfant terrible

Cantona: The madness of the King

On Eric Cantona’s 50th birthday, we look back on that night at Selhurst Park and how it came to define him.

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May 24th 2016, 9:30 AM

# beyond the mat

The murky wrestling underworld that Vince McMahon helped cultivate

Two years ago, the WWE chairman and CEO lost $350 million. Many would argue it was karma.

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Apr 22nd 2016, 3:25 PM

Sponsored

Galway-Mayo rivalry and Dublin aim to make amends: Allianz Football League talking points

Four huge games in store this weekend in Croke Park.

# rousers

Sex, drugs and...more drugs: 7 players who prove snooker is a bad-ass sport

Jimmy White’s recent revelations have caused a stir but the sport has seen its fair share of bad-boys.

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Apr 17th 2016, 9:30 AM

# Brilliant Orange

'The Dutch team of 1974 is often compared to The Beatles with Johan Cruyff as John Lennon'

David Winner looks back on the genius of Cruyff and his role in the magnificent Dutch team of the 1970s.

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Mar 24th 2016, 4:59 PM

# Okey doke

Remembering Billo: 'I'd hear a 'Thank you, Eoin' and get a chill'

Irish football fans felt the loss of an old friend in May.

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Dec 31st 2015, 7:30 AM

# dub sub

'The sexual abuse was the underlying, emotional trigger': John Leonard on surviving

The former goalkeeper with the Dublin senior footballers has battled drink and drugs and lived dangerously close to the edge.

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Dec 23rd 2015, 9:00 PM

# Staying Up

Barring a small miracle, Sligo will retain top-flight status after a massive win in Inchicore

Dinny Corcoran grabbed a brace from the bench as St Pats suffered another disappointing result.

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Oct 23rd 2015, 10:03 PM

# Inspiration

Hanover 1994: the day Ireland went to Germany and won

Goals from Tony Cascarino and Gary Kelly gave Jack Charlton’s side a memorable victory ahead of the World Cup.

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Oct 7th 2015, 9:45 PM

# Anniversary

Roland Ratzenberger: the tragedy Formula 1 forgot, after Senna

The Austrian died less than 24 hours before the Brazilian legend on the same track in Imola.

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Apr 30th 2015, 3:22 PM

# legacy

Brian Clough and his effect on the Irish management team

On what would have been Clough’s 80th birthday, we examine the iconic manager’s influence on Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane.

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Mar 21st 2015, 9:30 AM

# Shock

Shinji Kagawa's struggles continue as he misses decisive penalty in big Asian Cup upset

Japan, the reigning holders, suffered shoot-out defeat to United Arab Emirates.

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Jan 23rd 2015, 5:51 PM

# Magic of the Cup

Man Utd's expected line-up tonight cost £235.5m, Cambridge's didn't cost a penny

Nine of the home side’s predicted team tonight were free transfers while two players came through their academy.

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Jan 23rd 2015, 4:35 PM

# on the piste

Irish Olympic skier Kirsty McGarry wins the 'world's craziest race' in the Swiss Alps

Schilthorn is best-known as having served as a key location in the James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’.

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Jan 23rd 2015, 3:14 PM

# From the Archives

How many players do you remember from the last time Manchester United faced Cambridge?

The teams clashed in a two-legged League Cup tie in 1991.

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Jan 23rd 2015, 2:26 PM

# wednesday

We'll Leave It There So: A mixed day for Munster, 'famous Seamus' and all today's sport

Pat Lam delights everyone at Connacht while we welcome a special guest to the HQ.

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Jan 21st 2015, 8:00 PM

# Analysis

3 talking points from Arsenal's win over Manchester City

The Gunner’s organisation and concentration was immense while Santi Cazorla was inspired.

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Jan 18th 2015, 8:14 PM

# snake hips

Santi Cazorla REALLY enjoyed his assist for Arsenal's second goal

The Spaniard was in superb form and allowed himself a celebratory dance when Olivier Giroud made it 2-0.

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Jan 18th 2015, 6:30 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Manchester City v Arsenal, Premier League

It was a juicy top-flight clash and we followed it every inch of the way.

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Jan 18th 2015, 3:23 PM

# nice guys

Graeme Souness: 'Arsenal are a team of son-in-laws'

Sky Sports’ pundit attacks Arsene Wenger’s side for being too soft.

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Jan 18th 2015, 1:55 PM

# Flashback

Chamakh, Squillaci & Djourou: the last Arsenal team to beat City in Manchester

Goals from Samir Nasri, Alex Song and Nicklas Bendtner secured a Gunners’ victory in October 2010.

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Jan 18th 2015, 12:45 PM

# Interview

Graham Hunter: 'The only way a move can happen is if Lionel Messi says 'I want to leave''

The Spanish football expert believes no club can afford the Argentine’s buy-out clause.

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Jan 15th 2015, 10:00 AM

# The Moyesiah

David Moyes is sent to the stands, climbs to his seat and then eats some crisps with fans

His Real Sociedad side were in Spanish Cup action against Villarreal earlier tonight.

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Jan 14th 2015, 9:03 PM

# Interview

Graham Hunter on Lionel Messi: 'He wants to stay at a Barcelona that's more to his liking'

The Spanish football expert talks to us about whether the Argentine attacker could genuinely swap the Nou Camp for pastures new.

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Jan 14th 2015, 8:33 PM

# naff or nifty?

Is this Manchester United's Adidas-designed home jersey for next season?

The German company are taking over from Nike as the club’s kit manufacturer.

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Jan 14th 2015, 3:53 PM

# Tuesday

We'll Leave It There So: Paulie's final stretch, Steph, Del Piero & all today's sport

Munster face an anxious wait after Conor Murray sits out training while Falcao’s future at United seems far from secure.

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Jan 13th 2015, 8:05 PM

# ched Evans

Oldham owner on Ched Evans: 'I still think the right thing would have been to take him'

Simon Corney says the club underestimated ‘the attention and fury’.

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Jan 13th 2015, 5:26 PM

# tired cliché

Ravel Morrison: The sad, sorry tale of a wasted talent

The West Ham midfielder has ventured down a well-trodden path and lost his way.

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Jan 13th 2015, 3:55 PM

Kevin Doyle returns to Wolves after disappointing loan spell at Crystal Palace

The Irish striker managed just 3 Premier League appearances for the London side.

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Jan 12th 2015, 5:25 PM

# Diaspora

New York club Shannon Gaels to get €250,000 funding from Irish Government

One of the city’s youngest GAA organisations wants to develop its current home in Queens.

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Jan 12th 2015, 3:00 PM

# Careful Now

Ivan Yates on Stephanie Roche nomination: 'It's tokenism because she's a woman'

Broadcaster says there’s ‘no way’ Roche should win the Puskas Award at tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.

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Jan 12th 2015, 12:59 PM

# Rumour Mill

'Arry's Transfer Window: Balotelli to Juve? Schneiderlin to United?

Will Mario be put out of his Anfield misery this month?

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Jan 12th 2015, 12:17 PM

# hope for steph

Robin van Persie will miss tonight's Ballon d'Or ceremony because of injury

The Dutchman is nominated for the Puskas Award along with Ireland’s Stephanie Roche and James Rodriguez.

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Jan 12th 2015, 10:15 AM

# Analysis

3 things we learned from Sunday's Premier League action

Alexis Sanchez continues to thrill at Arsenal while Morgan Schneiderlin is the jewel in Southampton’s crown.

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Jan 11th 2015, 8:00 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Manchester United v Southampton, Premier League

We were at Old Trafford as the hosts attempted to keep up their impressive unbeaten run.

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Jan 11th 2015, 4:30 PM

# memory lane

Flashback: Massimo Taibi's gaffe against Southampton

‘The Blind Venetian’ endured a short but memorable stint as Manchester United’s goalkeeper.

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Jan 11th 2015, 3:30 PM

# connecting

Agent uses Linkedin to find 'playmakers like Xavi or Kroos'

Richie O’dare is seeking a couple of players for a Spanish 3rd division side.

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Jan 11th 2015, 3:03 PM

# The old guard

Veterans! Equatorial Guinea's squad list says 14 players were born in 1900

The bulk of the group may need a couple of naps during the games to pull them through.

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Jan 9th 2015, 7:38 PM

# knowledge is power

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Fingers on buzzers. Time starts now.

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Jan 9th 2015, 6:31 PM

# Complicated

What you need to know about the Frank Lampard fiasco

The midfielder released a statement this morning referring to recent reports as ‘lies and nonsense’.

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Jan 9th 2015, 2:26 PM