My Sports News
Create your own sports news feed by selecting what interests you most
#Controversy
# controversy - Today’s News
Extinction Rebellion hits out at co-founder after he calls Holocaust 'just another f**kery in human history'
In an interview, Roger Hallam compared the Holocaust to other historical massacres.
# controversy - Yesterday’s News
Government signs off on contract for controversial €3 billion National Broadband Plan
The cabinet met this morning to facilitate signing off on the multi-billion euro plan.
# controversy - Sunday 10 November, 2019
Alexander-Arnold feared VAR intervention prior to Liverpool opener
Liverpool’s win over Manchester City was not without controversy, with Trent Alexander-Arnold at the forefront due to a possible handball.
# controversy - Thursday 7 November, 2019
Department boss says he's 'satisfied' the Public Services Card rollout is value for money
The Secretary General of the Department of Social Protection is due before the PAC today.
# controversy - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
Croatian footballer in trouble for killing chicken on pitch
Ivan Gazdek was red-carded for unsporting behaviour.
# controversy - Tuesday 5 November, 2019
'I've just felt nothing but low' - Shamrock Rovers 'keeper addresses FAI Cup final anthem stance
Alan Mannus received criticism after not facing the Irish flag.
# controversy - Monday 21 October, 2019
'Explanations will be necessary' - France upset over Jaco Peyper photo
The South African referee has come under fire for a photo shared on social media.
# controversy - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Turkey defends footballers over controversial goal celebration
Players were seen as supporting the country’s current military operation in Syria.
# controversy - Monday 30 September, 2019
Players considering withdrawing from Carlow panel due to club hurling fall-out
The Carlow CCC informed St Mullins yesterday that they had been awarded the win.
# controversy - Friday 27 September, 2019
Fifa hit out at 'unfair and misleading' reports over voting for The Best awards
Mohamed Salah appeared to be upset when the full list of voting was released without his country’s selections.
'It was the right call morally' - Why Antrim's chairman halted semi-final replay shootout
Lamh Dhearg and Portglenone will go to a second replay.
# controversy - Wednesday 25 September, 2019
Over a thousand names added to home help waiting list in space of four months as total surges to 7,300
The latest HSE figures from July show that 7,300 people are waiting on home support services.
# controversy - Friday 13 September, 2019
Legendary racehorse trainer denies doping Triple Crown king Justify
‘I unequivocally reject any implication that scopolamine was ever intentionally administered,’ Bob Baffert said.
# controversy - Thursday 12 September, 2019
Anthony Joshua's trainer clarifies concussion comments after coming under fire
Rob McCracken initially suggested he allowed his fighter to continue while concussed.
# controversy - Thursday 5 September, 2019
PSNI chief moves to clarify 'we will have your kids' threat to paramilitaries
Byrne said he accepted his enthusiasm to speak in soundbites had created a distraction.
# controversy - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
Inter fans' group incredibly excuses Lukaku racist abuse as 'a form of respect'
The Belgium striker was subjected to monkey chants from Cagliari supporters over the weekend.
# controversy - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
Mo Salah U-turn on team-mate's harassment scandal divides Egyptians
The Liverpool star sent controversial tweets that demanded the disgraced player be given a ‘second chance’.
# controversy - Sunday 18 August, 2019
VAR controversy hides chasm between Man City and Spurs
The difference in the shot count was telling, as Tottenham mustered three to the hosts’ 30.
# controversy - Saturday 17 August, 2019
'It's a rule we need to accept' - Pochettino resigned to VAR after Spurs' great escape
Gabriel Jesus thought he had extended City’s league winning run to 16 games, only to see his last-gasp goal ruled out for a handball.
# controversy - Monday 8 July, 2019
PSG vow to take action as Neymar fails to show up for pre-season training
The statement by the Ligue 1 champions is the latest development in a tumultuous summer for the Brazil star.
# controversy - Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Almost 6,000 greyhounds killed in Ireland every year, new RTÉ documentary reveals
The programme also revealed cases of unregulated hare coursing in Cork.
# controversy - Monday 24 June, 2019
FAI hit back at claims they are not doing enough to stamp out violence against referees
20-year-old official Harry McCann said an U13 manager attempted “to strike me” in a game on Saturday.
# controversy - Monday 17 June, 2019
Double dose of VAR drama as France allowed re-take missed penalty - and score
Hosts top Group A with 100% record while Norway go through as runners-up.
# controversy - Thursday 13 June, 2019
Police in the UK are investigating comedian Jo Brand over 'battery acid' joke on BBC radio show
Brand make a joke about throwing battery acid at “unpleasant characters” rather than milkshakes.
# controversy - Saturday 1 June, 2019
Explainer: Why Liverpool's Champions League final penalty was given
The referee’s decision to penalise Moussa Sissoko for handball seemed harsh as it struck his chest before touching his arm.
# controversy - Tuesday 28 May, 2019
'He is very important for us, on the pitch and off. We want to give him a trophy'
This week’s all-London Europa League final has been marred by Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s decision not to travel due to fears for his safety.
The long-running row dividing Irish karate has been resolved
The outcome has been hailed as a step in the right direction for the sport.
# controversy - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Life support resumes for man in controversial case after court reverses earlier decision
Vincent Lambert is at the centre of a hugely controversial court case.
# controversy - Sunday 19 May, 2019
Iceland contestants have Palestine flag banners confiscated at Eurovision venue
Meanwhile Eurovision organisers released a statement after two of Madonna’s dancers wore Israeli and Palestine flags.
# controversy - Thursday 16 May, 2019
Arsenal tell Uefa they are 'bitterly disappointed' over Europa League final ticketing debacle
They have been given just 6,000 tickets for the game, less than 10% of the stadium’s capacity.
# controversy - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
Rangers furious as defender handed retrospective ban
Jon Flanagan has become the latest member of Steven Gerrard’s squad to be charged by the SFA.
# controversy - Saturday 11 May, 2019
'Not about bringing Netflix to rural Ireland': Naughten says broadband plan ready to go 'for months'
The former minister took part in a heated debate on RTÉ’s Saturday with Katie Hannon this afternoon.
# controversy - Saturday 4 May, 2019
Cheika gives evidence at Folau 'anti-gay' hearing
The 30-year-old was informed last month of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal after he posted on social media that ‘hell awaits’ homosexuals.
# controversy - Thursday 2 May, 2019
Explainer: Why a former British minister is 'swearing on his children's lives' over latest scandal
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been fired over the latest scandal to rock the British government.
# controversy - Monday 15 April, 2019
Taoiseach: 'Government can't continue funding the FAI unless it's confident the organisation is run properly'
In an interview with TheJournal.ie this evening, the Taoiseach stopped short of stating there should be a clear out of the entire Board
# controversy - Wednesday 10 April, 2019
Rugby Australia investigating after Folau's 'unacceptable' social media posts
The Wallabies fullback has drawn criticism again.
# controversy - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
# controversy - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Joe Biden defends himself after being accused of inappropriate behaviour by female politician
Biden’s defence comes amid a growing row about a kiss on the campaign trail
# controversy - Friday 29 March, 2019
Turkish footballer accused of in-game razor blade attack gets reprieve
Mansur Calar was originally banned for life owing to the alleged incident.
# controversy - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Lost in all the controversy, it's been a magnificent week for Irish underage football
The U19s recently qualified for a major tournament for the first time since 2011.
Most Popular
Most viewed articles in the past 24 hours
Most Commented
Most commented articles in the past 3 days
Download our app
'All you can do is laugh!' – Sterling unimpressed by Bonucci comments
The Man City star has voiced his support for Juventus’ Moise Kean.
Share Tweet