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# difference maker

This year
2023
‘John has brought the club from amateur to fully blown professional’
Club director Jonathan Corbett reflects on the rise of Galway United.
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Aug 27th 2023, 7:30 AM
'The year he left Dundalk, he got 25 goals, we know he can do that'
Richie Towell was key as Shamrock Rovers picked up their sixth straight win on Monday night.
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May 17th 2023, 8:00 AM
'He is an all-time great' - Praise for Salah after landmark goal
The Egypt forward’s first-half finish made him the first player in Liverpool history to net in nine successive games at Anfield.
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May 6th 2023, 9:29 PM
The trailblazer who helped pave the way for African-Irish footballers
Ex-Ireland underage captain Noe Baba on moving to Castlebar from Cameroon as a youngster, dealing with racism, using boxing as therapy, and a new start at Finn Harps.
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Apr 23rd 2023, 7:30 AM
Last year
2022
D’Onta Foreman powers Carolina Panthers past the Atlanta Falcons
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers will try to strengthen their grip on the division when they play the Seattle Seahawks in Munich on Sunday.
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Nov 11th 2022, 9:17 AM
Pep Guardiola left speechless by Erling Haaland’s heroics
The prolific Norwegian struck twice to help beat Brighton.
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Oct 22nd 2022, 7:16 PM
Pep Guardiola hails 'incredible decision' to sign Swiss international
Manuel Akanji has settled quickly since his deadline-day move to the Etihad Stadium.
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Oct 10th 2022, 4:29 PM
Former player comes back to haunt Leeds as Arsenal close in on Champions League spot
An Eddie Nketiah brace proved key as the Gunners prevailed.
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May 8th 2022, 3:56 PM
England striker Abraham's incredible season continues as Mourinho's Roma edge Leicester to reach final
The striker’s 27th goal of the campaign sealed a 1-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico
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May 5th 2022, 10:29 PM
'You want him on the pitch every minute of every game but physically it took a lot out of him'
Stephen Bradley praised Jack Byrne’s impact after an illness led to reduced minutes against Sligo.
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Mar 21st 2022, 12:01 AM
Praise for ex-Shamrock Rovers star after 26-second impact
Aaron McEneff starred as Hearts beat St Mirren.
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Mar 14th 2022, 12:26 PM
‘If he has one leg he has to play’ - Conte
The Italian has emphasised Harry Kane’s importance to Tottenham.
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Feb 22nd 2022, 7:49 PM
'She has so much energy' - Quinn hails namesake's role in Ireland win
Vera Pauw’s side earned an impressive victory over Poland today
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Feb 16th 2022, 10:51 PM
Marcelo Bielsa pleased Leeds are discussing new deal with ‘best player’
Raphinha has starred for United since joining from Rennes in 2020.
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Jan 15th 2022, 6:30 PM
All time
Mapimpi at the double as Springboks down Scotland
The hosts had led 10-8 at the break.
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Nov 13th 2021, 3:07 PM
Callum Robinson delighted to inspire end to Ireland's winless run
The attacker was in good spirits after his brace helped Ireland seal a win in Baku.
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Oct 9th 2021, 8:27 PM
Ronaldo equals world record as Portugal secure last-16 spot
The brace took him to 109 international goals — the joint highest in men’s world football alongside Iran’s Ali Daei.
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Jun 23rd 2021, 10:02 PM
'We don't have too many number 10s and he's a fella that can open doors for the senior team'
Jim Crawford belives Danny Mandroiu can make a big impact for Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side.
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May 25th 2021, 12:21 PM
'I've never seen anyone like Haaland at this club' - Reus
The Dortmund captain is back to his best after struggling with poor form and injury this season.
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Apr 13th 2021, 7:31 PM
'Joey is a world-class player, he'll take Munster's attack to another level'
Carbery is expected to start at out-half for Munster in the Pro14 final.
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Mar 24th 2021, 6:15 AM
Liverpool hope Thiago return will give them a cutting edge in 2021
The Spain international midfielder made his comeback from a knee injury against Newcastle.
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Jan 1st 2021, 5:05 PM
Blue-haired Mbappe helps PSG keep pace
Lyon dropped to third place, after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Brest.
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Dec 16th 2020, 11:26 PM
Jurgen Klopp excited by return of ‘difference-maker’
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is poised to make his first appearance in a matchday squad at Fulham.
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Dec 11th 2020, 11:55 PM
Limerick star Aaron Gillane scores two goals as Patrickswell overcome Adare
The reigning champions required a second-half fightback.
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Jul 23rd 2020, 10:37 PM
'Sterling has an unshakable faith in God and in the fact that his own talent is God-given'
An extract from a new book explains how Pep Guardiola transformed the winger into a world-class star.
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Dec 24th 2019, 9:00 PM
Joel Embiid sparks 76ers to NBA playoff win after two ejected
The 76ers star returned from injury to score a game-high 31 points and grab 16 rebounds.
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Apr 21st 2019, 9:51 AM
After training ground punch-up, Kingsley Coman makes headlines for the right reasons
The French winger played his way out of the dog house on Sunday.
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Apr 14th 2019, 5:04 PM
'We spoke when Jack came in about leaving his ego at the door... That's the thing he's brought to us'
Stephen Bradley reserved praise for his midfield star after an impressive performance in Shamrock Rovers’ win on Friday.
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Mar 18th 2019, 7:50 AM
Irish midfielder Richie Towell on target in Championship before 100th-minute equaliser
Dominic Iorfa’a goal in the final seconds meant Rotherham stayed in the relegation zone.
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Feb 16th 2019, 3:23 PM
Salah scores landmark goal as Liverpool survive scare to extend lead at top
Man City have a chance to reduce Jurgen Klopp’s side’s deficit to four points if they win at Huddersfield tomorrow.
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Jan 19th 2019, 6:03 PM
Kurt Zouma's first goal for Everton helps earn nervy win on Coleman's return
The Toffees secured a much-needed victory over Bournemouth at Goodison Park today.
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Jan 13th 2019, 4:12 PM
Van Dijk proud of record-breaking Liverpool defence
With the Dutchman at the heart of their defence, the Premier League leaders have conceded just seven goals in 19 matches so far.
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Dec 27th 2018, 11:50 PM
Sensational Eden Hazard inspires Chelsea to hard-fought win
Chelsea closed the gap on third-place Tottenham as the Belgian international starred against Brighton.
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Dec 16th 2018, 3:50 PM
Late drama as Mo Salah secures win for Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
The Liverpool star chipped the ball into the net to complete the scoring in a seesaw matchday 5 struggle.
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Nov 16th 2018, 9:32 PM
Ronaldo rocket gives Juventus scrappy win at Empoli
Second-place Napoli can return to within four points of the Serie A leaders on Sunday.
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Oct 28th 2018, 12:30 AM
£75 million man watches on as red-hot Salah inspires Liverpool to victory
The Egypt international’s brace leaves him just one behind Harry Kane in the scoring charts.
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Dec 30th 2017, 4:52 PM
Barkley puts contract blues behind him to see off Hornets
Ross Barkley’s future is in doubt but he fired Everton to a 1-0 win this evening.
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May 12th 2017, 10:11 PM
Watch: Kevin Durant scores 38 points to propel Golden State Warriors past Utah Jazz
The 28-year-old did the heavy lifting as Stephen Curry connected on just six of 20 shots en route to 23 points.
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May 7th 2017, 9:58 AM
Mario Balotelli throws French title race wide open
PSG played the last moments in Nice with only nine men after they had two players sent off in quick succession.
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Apr 30th 2017, 10:43 PM
Casemiro sends 'suffering' Madrid five points clear
Karim Benzema was also on target as Real earned an important win.
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Mar 18th 2017, 7:28 PM
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