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# Relief

‘Liverpool wouldn’t have won that a few years ago’ - Wijnaldum

The Liverpool midfielder proved to be the match-winner for the Reds today.

5.9k

Sep 28th 2019, 3:50 PM

# Relief

Real Madrid bounce back from PSG loss to ease pressure on Zidane

Sevilla’s unbeaten start to the LaLiga season was ended after Karim Benzema’s 64th-minute header.

5.4k

Sep 22nd 2019, 10:10 PM

# Relief

Man United end Leicester's unbeaten start to the season

Marcus Rashford got the only goal after just eight minutes from the penalty spot.

25.3k

Sep 14th 2019, 5:27 PM

# Relief

Record attendance in Tallaght sees Shamrock Rovers finally end Bohs hoodoo

7,021 turned out for the game, with Ireland boss Mick McCarthy among those watching on.

11.7k

Aug 30th 2019, 10:23 PM

# Relief

Athlone Town settle legal dispute concerning ownership of home ground

The parties’ lawyers reached a settlement this week.

4.2k

May 24th 2019, 12:52 PM

# Relief

'I must be one of the luckiest guys on the planet today' - Christian Eriksen

The Danish midfielder appeared to have cost his team in the dying seconds.

17.3k

Apr 17th 2019, 10:44 PM

# Relief

'I spoke to Mick the next day... He looked shook'

Kevin Doyle feels the current Ireland manager has done an excellent job despite an early scare against Gibraltar.

31.5k

Apr 8th 2019, 7:45 PM

# Job Done

Relief for Zidane as Real Madrid survive Eibar scare

Karim Benzema got his side out of jail with a match-winning brace.

5.1k

Apr 6th 2019, 5:41 PM

# Relief

Jurgen Klopp eases fans' fears over Van Dijk injury

The Liverpool manager also addressed recent criticism of Mohamed Salah.

5.6k

Apr 3rd 2019, 3:46 PM

# Struggles

Ireland leave Rome 'relieved' but underperformance causes concern

Joe Schmidt said he was proud of how his players responded in the second half.

30.0k

Feb 25th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Relief

Clare survive late onslaught and hold on for victory against Wexford

Peter Duggan scored 1-6 for the Banner.

9.2k

Feb 24th 2019, 4:47 PM

# Relief

Boost for Bayern Munich ahead of pivotal Liverpool clash

Kingsley Coman will be available to face the Premier League side, after an injury scare.

6.0k

Feb 16th 2019, 11:40 AM

# Relief

22 penalties later, goalkeeper scores winner as Henry's Monaco reach French League Cup semis

The Arsenal legend’s team are floundering in Ligue 1, sitting second-bottom and five points from safety.

7.5k

Jan 9th 2019, 8:43 PM

# Relief

Burnley earn first league win since September against Brighton

Elsewhere today, there was no ‘new manager bounce’ for Ralph Hasenhüttl and Southampton.

3.2k

Dec 8th 2018, 6:35 PM

# Relief

Henry's Monaco move out of Ligue 1 relegation zone for first time in 10 weeks

Radamel Falcao scored both goals in a vital win over Amiens.

6.0k

Dec 4th 2018, 10:19 PM

# Relief

Thierry Henry's Monaco have finally won a game

“I’m happy for the team, all the fans, we needed that, even if it was not a match for the purists,” the coach said afterwards.

8.4k

Nov 25th 2018, 10:59 AM

# Relief

Jose Mourinho avoids punishment following bad language charge

The Football Association sanction against the Old Trafford manager following his comments after the win over the Magpies has not been proven.

2.1k

Oct 31st 2018, 4:14 PM

# Relief

Respite for under-fire manager as Real Madrid stop the rot

The Spain side earned a nervy win over Viktoria Plzen.

4.7k

Oct 23rd 2018, 10:25 PM

# Relief

Last-gasp goal saves Italy, gives Mancini first competitive win

The result keeps the Azzurri’s Nations League hopes alive.

6.5k

Oct 14th 2018, 10:51 PM

# Relief

Injury-hit Australia break losing streak as Springboks stumble again

The Wallabies scored a five-point win against South Africa.

8.8k

Sep 8th 2018, 1:59 PM

# Relief

Nadal ends 7-year wait to return to Wimbledon quarter-finals

He secured a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win over Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic.

4.6k

Jul 9th 2018, 7:44 PM

# Relief

Lilywhites end 12-game losing streak as Derry's season comes to disappointing close

Goals from Niall Kelly and Daniel Kelly saw Kildare overcome Derry to earn their first win in almost a year.

12.4k

Jun 9th 2018, 5:58 PM

# Rafah crossing

Egypt opens its borders to Gaza for Ramadan to help 'ease suffering'

The Rafah crossing is the Gaza Strip’s only gateway to the outside world not controlled by Israel.

15.3k

112

May 18th 2018, 3:45 PM

# Relief

We didn't want to be clowns at City's party - Smalling

Mourinho’s men were completely transformed after their manager’s stirring half-time team-talk.

25.1k

Apr 7th 2018, 9:20 PM

# Relief

Mounie on the double as Huddersfield climb out of relegation danger against Bournemouth

It finished Huddersfield 4-1 Bournemouth at the John Smith’s Stadium.

3.3k

Feb 11th 2018, 2:41 PM

# Relief

Ireland striker Scott Hogan scores first league goal of the season in Villa win

Cork native Conor Hourihane was also on target for Steve Bruce’s team.

7.0k

Jan 1st 2018, 8:14 PM

# Relief

Cullen disappointed not to see Leinster pull clear before dramatic derby finish

‘When we’re eight points in front I’d rather we go to 15 points in front and get out of sight.’

10.5k

Jan 1st 2018, 6:32 PM

# Relief

'The pressure was there' - Klopp relieved to pick up much-needed win

Daniel Sturridge scored the all-important first goal at Anfield.

5.7k

Oct 28th 2017, 10:37 PM

# Relief

Good news for Ireland as no action will be taken against Robbie Brady for alleged 'headbutt'

The Burnley winger is now free to play for the Boys in Green in next month’s play-offs.

5.4k

Oct 13th 2017, 9:01 AM

# Relief

Man City stopper Ederson 'fine' after taking boot to the face from Mane

Sadio Mane has since published an apology to Ederson on Facebook.

8.8k

Sep 9th 2017, 8:40 PM

# Texas

Trump to seek approval for nearly €5 billion in Hurricane Harvey relief funding

The eventual cost of damage caused by Harvey could be more expensive than Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in 2005.

8.0k

Sep 1st 2017, 12:44 PM

# Relief

Federer escapes in five-set US Open thriller with 19-year-old as rain brings chaos

The 36-year-old Swiss is chasing his third major of the year and 20th of his career.

3.7k

Aug 30th 2017, 8:11 AM

# Relief

Birmingham manager Harry Redknapp in cancer scare

The 70-year-old had a tumour removed from his bladder but fortunately it had not been diagnosed as malignant.

8.4k

Jul 9th 2017, 1:52 PM

# sweet relief

17 small moments of relief every woman has experienced in her life

Ahhhhhh.

8.8k

Jun 28th 2017, 7:56 PM

# Phew

'I was having flashbacks to 1992 when Clare last beat Kerry'

After receiving his marching orders in the first half against the Banner, Kingdom wing-forward Donnchadh Walsh was particularly relieved to see his team-mates get over the line.

6.1k

Jun 15th 2017, 5:48 PM

# Relief

Barrett set for spell on the sidelines but season-ending damage avoided

The All-Star corner-back went down in agony and clutching his left knee during Sunday’s defeat to Cork.

7.8k

May 23rd 2017, 12:05 AM

# Relief

Liverpool clinch Champions League berth after first-half scare

Georginio Wijnaldum, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana got the goals.

20.9k

May 21st 2017, 4:52 PM

# Relief

'We were tempted to push him and push him, but well done to the medical team'

Conor Murray is expected to be back in Munster’s nine shirt this weekend against the Ospreys.

7.7k

May 16th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Relief

Huge boost for Munster and the Lions as Conor Murray returns to full training

The Ireland scrum-half has been struggling with a nerve issue but is now fit again.

14.4k

May 4th 2017, 5:00 PM

# Relief

Good news for Irish star as Notts County players allowed to join new clubs

Louise Quinn and others were left in limbo following news that the club’s women’s team was liquidated.

4.7k

Apr 27th 2017, 11:17 PM