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Kerry U20 footballers hit by Covid-19 case a day before All-Ireland semi-final

A number of the player’s team-mates are also now self-isolating, with tomorrow’s last-four tie against Galway set to go ahead.

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Oct 16th 2020, 3:09 PM

Study finds footballers 3.5 times more likely to die from brain trauma

The investigation was led by consultant neuropathologist Dr Willie Stewart of Glasgow University.

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Oct 21st 2019, 2:39 PM

Young girls playing football are breaking cultural barriers in Palestine

Women’s football has grown since the first female Palestinian team was formed in 2009.

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Sep 17th 2017, 4:00 PM

Footballers more likely to get brain damage from blows to the head - study

The researchers looked at 14 retired players who had started playing and heading the ball in childhood or their early teens.

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Feb 15th 2017, 10:48 AM

Player ratings: How Ireland's footballers fared for their clubs this season

There were mixed fortunes for the Boys in Green at domestic level this year.

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May 22nd 2016, 7:00 AM

Kilkenny chairman apologises after minor footballers' 71-point loss

Ned Quinn admits he has to take “overall responsibility” for the embarrasing result.

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Apr 18th 2016, 4:21 PM

Dutch prostitutes want same retirement perks as professional footballers

They want the same perks because they ‘both do a difficult physical job that they cannot do their whole life’.

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Dec 17th 2013, 3:29 PM

Poll: Should sports stars be punished for what they say on Twitter?

A number of sports stars have faced fines and suspensions from sporting authorities for comments made on Twitter but should they?

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Jul 26th 2012, 10:22 AM

YouTube Top 10: because footballers can be trolls too

Featuring a man dressed as a horse, the brutal side of lacrosse and one the most unsportsmanlike pieces of behaviour you’ll ever see.

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May 3rd 2012, 9:11 AM