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# political-football - Monday 16 March, 2020
FAI officials vote 'strongly in favour' of €50 million rescue deal
FAI chairperson Roy Barrett welcomed the news as ‘a major step forward for our game’.
# political-football - Saturday 8 February, 2020
Showbiz, Baby! Bertie, Eamon Dunphy and a Celtic Tiger pop culture low-point
In September 2001, the then-leader of the country appeared as a guest pundit on RTE show The Premiership.
# political-football - Saturday 25 January, 2020
Gerry McAnaney elected new FAI president at EGM
He replaces Donal Conway.
# political-football - Wednesday 18 December, 2019
'I feel totally let down but it's time for players and clubs to take control of Irish football's future'
Dundalk skipper Brian Gartland says despite the anger he feels after watching today’s proceedings, the League of Ireland has an opportunity to evolve.
# political-football - Saturday 23 November, 2019
'Serious merit in proposals': Shane Ross backs all-island soccer league
The Irish Football Association in Northern Ireland has dismissed such proposals so far.
# political-football - Monday 21 October, 2019
Glazers have no plans to sell Manchester United – Woodward
The club boss addressed speculation linking Saudi Arabia’s crown prince with a takeover bid for Manchester United.
# political-football - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
Catherine Murphy 'not surprised' John Delaney used defamation actions against Irish media
The Social Democrats co-leader said ‘others have done exactly the same’.
# political-football - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Koscielny slams Baku Europa League final after Arsenal team-mate Mkhitaryan forced out
The Armenian will not travel to Baku to face Chelsea due to concerns over his safety.
# political-football - Wednesday 10 April, 2019
Comfort breaks, a Healy-Rae and Brexit? John Delaney's 'long' day at Leinster House
Ruth Coppinger said that Delaney’s refusal to fully engage with all questions, citing legal advice, turned today’s hearing into “Hamlet without the prince.”
John Delaney says he can't answer questions on €100,000 loan to FAI due to legal advice
And the former FAI chief cited ‘highly prejudicial’ comments at Oireachtas committee.
# political-football - Saturday 30 March, 2019
The FAI board insists it's taking steps to 'address concerns'
Consulting group Mazars are tasked with completing ‘an in-depth external review of all matters’.
# political-football - Saturday 22 December, 2018
LeBron James blasts NFL owners as 'old white men' with 'slave mentality'
The Los Angeles Lakers star hit out at American Football bosses for their approach, saying they’re inflexible.
# political-football - Saturday 15 December, 2018
Modric has a dig at Messi and Ronaldo for skipping Ballon d'Or ceremony
The Real Madrid midfielder has ended the duopoly.
# political-football - Wednesday 29 August, 2018
Trump gives media red card after meeting Fifa boss Infantino
The head of football’s governing body met the US president on Tuesday to discuss the 2026 World Cup.
# political-football - Friday 3 August, 2018
EA Sports apologise after Colin Kaepernick's name wiped from soundtrack lyrics on Madden
Big Sean complained that his verse on Big Bank was edited to exclude the shunned quarterback.
# political-football - Tuesday 24 July, 2018
'It is not possible to accept this kind of racist attitude': Turkish president Erdogan issues support for Ozil
Erdogan says Ozil’s stance is ‘completely patriotic’.
# political-football - Monday 25 June, 2018
Arlene Foster praised for being first DUP leader to attend Ulster football final
Foster was also praised for standing up during the Irish national anthem.
# political-football - Wednesday 6 June, 2018
Argentina cancels its Israel World Cup friendly in Jerusalem
A Palestinian football boss had urged fans to burn shirts bearing Messi’s name if he played the match in Jerusalem.
# political-football - Tuesday 5 June, 2018
Balotelli clashes with Italian deputy prime minister over citizenship laws
The striker does not want other children of immigrants to suffer as he did in waiting for citizenship until turning 18.
# political-football - Monday 26 March, 2018
US-Canada-Mexico vs Morocco: 2026 Fifa World Cup hosts to be announced in June
Fifa bidding process is “fair, objective and transparent”, president Gianni Infantino said.
# political-football - Wednesday 27 December, 2017
Former World Player of the Year George Weah elected president of Liberia
The 1995 Ballon d’Or winner starred for AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco.
# political-football - Monday 13 November, 2017
NFL owners have discussed a 'nuclear option' that would force Jerry Jones to sell the Cowboys
The Cowboys owner is battling with the league.
# political-football - Monday 16 October, 2017
Kaepernick files collusion grievance against NFL owners
The former 49ers quarterback is still looking for a job.
# political-football - Saturday 7 October, 2017
How FC Barcelona became the beating heart of the battle for Catalan independence
The club has been at the epicentre of Catalan identity for over 100 years.
# political-football - Saturday 23 September, 2017
Wenger wants FFP to be fixed or completely ditched
The Arsenal boss believes that within the next year major changes will be brought to the regulation of transfer fees.
# political-football - Friday 8 September, 2017
'The rules can't be respected' - Wenger calls for an end to Financial Fair Play rules
The Arsenal coach had been a big advocate of UEFA’s rules to clamp down on reckless spending.
# political-football - Wednesday 22 March, 2017
Martin McGuinness disposed of 'bomb' hours before beloved Candystripes took on Benfica
McGuinness was called to assist Derry City officials hours before a huge European Cup clash.
# political-football - Monday 19 December, 2016
English FA to appeal against poppy fine
After being fined £35,000 by FIFA for wearing black armbands featuring poppies against Scotland, the FA will contest the decision.
# political-football - Monday 5 December, 2016
CAS rejects Blatter appeal, says ex-FIFA leader 'breached code of ethics'
The suspension stands.
# political-football - Tuesday 5 April, 2016
Six Nations relegation? Italian boss slams idea as a French play for Olympics votes
Alfredo Gavazzi doesn’t like Bernard Lapasset’s plan.
# political-football - Friday 29 January, 2016
Missing Sepp Blatter? Don't worry, the man ready to succeed him as Fifa boss is a great guy
Tommy Martin takes a look at the man trying to firm up election support, Sheikh Salman of Bahrain.
# political-football - Sunday 20 December, 2015
The talks that could have produced an all-Ireland soccer team in the 1970s
We came close enough at several stages to one national team on the island. This is why it didn’t work, writes Cormac Moore.
# political-football - Saturday 21 November, 2015
Bad news for Blatter and Platini as FIFA ethics probe 'requests sanctions' against pair
The fallout from the report could prove massive for the future of world football’s governing body.
# political-football - Friday 6 November, 2015
'Stressed' Sepp Blatter under medical evaluation and ordered to take time off from FIFA
The FIFA chief has been ordered to rest for five days.
# political-football - Saturday 3 October, 2015
Blatter stands firm despite Coca Cola, Visa and McDonald's demanding resignation
The three high profile sponsors have asked the world governing body’s chief to step down after criminal proceedings were opened by Swiss authorities.
# political-football - Sunday 20 September, 2015
Van Gaal accused of ignoring Giggs in favour of Dutch coaches
How are the two getting on?
# political-football - Saturday 18 April, 2015
Why did John Terry vote for Philippe Coutinho? It wasn't for footballing reasons apparently
Politics in football? Never.
# political-football - Monday 2 February, 2015
A Jordanian prince, a Dutchman and Luis Figo will take on Sepp Blatter for the Fifa presidency
Football’s world governing body announced the four candidates today.
# political-football - Friday 19 December, 2014
Fifa to publish 'appropriate form' of Garcia report
Whatever that means.
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Wenger defends Ozil's freedom of speech amid China storm
However, the former Arsenal boss also noted that individuals must accept responsibility for a stance.
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