# Support

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2022

# Support

Frank Lampard defends Everton youngster against diving claims

Anthony Gordon was booked for simulation in last weekend’s Merseyside derby.

4.5k

Apr 30th 2022, 10:30 AM

# Support

Ronaldo to miss Liverpool-Man United clash following son's death

The Old Trafford club has confirmed his absence from the squad for the game on Tuesday.

7.5k

Apr 19th 2022, 12:48 PM

# Support

'For the first time, we’re cheering on England tonight' - Johnny Sexton

Ireland notched a bonus-point win to secure the Triple Crown in Dublin.

9.6k

Mar 19th 2022, 7:40 PM

# Support

'Can’t speak highly enough of him' - Kane insists Spurs players are backing Conte

The England captain says the club have not given up on a top-four finish.

2.2k

Mar 14th 2022, 7:56 PM

# feeling the blues

Frank Lampard thinking of friends at Chelsea in ‘tough moment’ for former club

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who coached previously in Chelsea’s academy, also offered his sympathy to the Blues players and staff.

4.1k

Mar 11th 2022, 6:37 PM

# War in Ukraine

Djokovic pledges financial support to Stakhovsky as he returns to fight in Ukraine

Stakhovsky, who famously beat Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013, last week said he had signed up for Ukraine’s military reserves.

7.5k

Mar 6th 2022, 1:34 PM

# Support

Premier League captains to wear Ukraine armbands to show solidarity

All 20 skippers in the English top flight will don the yellow and blue armbands for this round of fixtures.

2.1k

Mar 2nd 2022, 5:50 PM

# Support

'It helped me a lot when someone came and asked me how I was' - Carbery

Joey Carbery on taking care of his mental health, challenging Johnny Sexton and working on his leadership.

13.2k

Feb 16th 2022, 1:32 PM

# Support

Rangnick defends Ronaldo after petulant reaction to substitution

Angrily throwing his coat to the floor, the Portuguese star pointed at his chest while his team-mates on the bench nervously looked away.

12.3k

Jan 19th 2022, 11:24 PM

# Support

Ronaldo backs Rangnick but admits finishing outside top three is unacceptable

The forward admitted it would take time for the interim manager’s methods to take hold at Old Trafford.

4.7k

Jan 13th 2022, 8:34 AM

All time

# Support

Klopp insists 'there is only one answer' when it comes to vaccines

Two Premier League games have been postponed in the past week due to multiple cases of Covid.

9.6k

Dec 15th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Support

'Myth-busting' crucial to combatting relationship abuse, Women's Aid research finds

Three in five young people have experienced or know someone who has experienced intimate relationship abuse.

15.6k

Nov 25th 2021, 8:18 AM

# out of sorts

'We cannot forget him or kill him or think that he is just any player' - Support for struggling Eden Hazard

Thibaut Courtois has backed his Real Madrid teammate to come good.

12.9k

Nov 23rd 2021, 11:23 PM

# Support

Southgate defends Maguire after Roy Keane criticism

‘I don’t know, is he a Hulk Hogan fan? I don’t know what the celebration was for,’ the England boss said.

7.5k

Nov 13th 2021, 3:27 PM

# Leader

'We were all disappointed. He apologised in case people took offence to his comments'

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin said the entire squad stands with hooker Cliodhna Moloney.

25.9k

Nov 11th 2021, 11:20 AM

# Support

Nuno Espirito Santo vows to help Dele Alli

The 25-year-old is hardly excelling as he put in a limp display as Spurs lost 1-0 to Vitesse Arnhem.

8.1k

Oct 22nd 2021, 9:10 PM

# Support

Rugby's men in tights get Pat Lam backing

World Rugby’s Law Four was previously only applicable to the women’s game.

9.0k

Oct 14th 2021, 9:17 PM

# Support

Bournemouth and Wales midfielder David Brooks diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma

Brooks has made nine appearances for Bournemouth this season and withdrew from Wales’ October World Cup qualifiers through illness.

7.5k

Oct 13th 2021, 5:52 PM

# Support

'He’s one of the most mentally tough guys I've met' - Snyman backed to recover from latest setback

Jean Kleyn says everyone at Munster would like to see RG Snyman extend his stay at the province following his latest injury setback.

6.6k

Oct 13th 2021, 2:43 PM

# extra support

Irish sport to receive €65m in additional funding this year

The announcement was made today by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport, Jack Chambers.

8.8k

Oct 6th 2021, 1:43 PM

# Support

'We've always believed in what Stephen's trying to do'

Matt Doherty says the Irish squad are still backing the manager’s methods.

3.7k

Sep 8th 2021, 3:09 PM

# Mental Health

Isolation and loneliness among key concerns raised by callers to Samaritans last year

Samaritans Ireland’s 2020 report is launching today ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day.

6.9k

Sep 8th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Support

'She can capitalise on what she's done' - Egan backs Harrington call to stay amateur

The Olympic champion has decided to focus on retaining her title in Paris in 2024.

5.4k

Sep 7th 2021, 5:56 PM

# Support

‘I am really proud of him’ – Praise for Daniel James after Man United exit

The 23-year-old made a reported £25million move to Leeds on transfer deadline day.

14.4k

Sep 6th 2021, 5:43 PM

# Support

All Blacks coach backs new rule after controversial send off

New Zealand enjoyed a crushing 38-21 victory over Australia.

13.0k

Sep 5th 2021, 12:42 PM

# backing

'Amazing' Spurs fans hailed following Harry Kane reaction

The England captain has lost some favour with supporters.

12.7k

Aug 23rd 2021, 11:12 AM

# Misconduct

'Let's put World Rugby on trial' - Sharks owner vows to defend Rassie

Marco Masotti says he has ‘a team of New York lawyers’ ready to support Erasmus.

9.2k

Aug 4th 2021, 12:18 PM

# Support

Aki 'has been brilliant' in helping Henshaw prepare for first Lions Test start

The Leinster and Ireland centre has overcome a hamstring injury to face the Springboks.

8.6k

Jul 23rd 2021, 11:00 AM

# Support

'He's one of the most honest players in the league and he doesn't go down if he's not hurt'

Shamrock Rovers striker Aaron Greene defended Roberto Lopes, who was at the centre of a controversy in his side’s Champions League exit.

4.5k

Jul 16th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Racism

'It's appalling... It’s sad we even have to have this conversation in 2021'

Lions lock Maro Itoje called for action over the racist abuse aimed at English footballers.

12.7k

Jul 12th 2021, 4:46 PM

# Support

Inter await Christian Eriksen with 'open arms'

The player’s prospects of resuming his career are in doubt.

13.3k

Jul 7th 2021, 11:35 PM

# Support

Seamus Coleman says Everton fans will '100%' back Rafa Benitez

The former Liverpool manager’s appointment was widely viewed as a controversial one.

2.7k

Jul 1st 2021, 1:49 PM

# Support

'No better man' - O'Mahony backs Murray to step up as Lions captain

O’Mahony led the Lions in the first Test against New Zealand in 2017.

4.7k

Jun 29th 2021, 4:11 PM

# Support

Belgium to kick ball out of play as mark of respect to Christian Eriksen

Denmark host the Belgians in Copenhagen on Thursday evening.

14.9k

Jun 16th 2021, 9:03 PM

# Support

Pogba, Diallo display Palestine flag after Man United match

Leicester players Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana also showed support for the Palestinians after Saturday’s 1-0 win.

29.8k

May 19th 2021, 8:43 AM

# Support

Jurgen Klopp puts no blame on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over weakened side

The Reds boss is no stranger to fixture congestion.

7.6k

May 12th 2021, 11:15 PM

# Support

Old Trafford protests ‘just the start’ and Glazers should take note – Roy Keane

The demonstration caused the postponement of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.

14.7k

May 2nd 2021, 7:13 PM

# Challenge

'He brings a huge professionalism. We were blown away' - backing club boss to succeed with Déise

Cork star Doireann O’Sullivan on new chapters for Shane Ronayne and Saoirse Noonan, and the Rebels set-up ahead of the 2021 season.

4.9k

Apr 30th 2021, 6:50 AM

# zeebs

'He's good craic, good energy. I'm delighted it's generating excitement'

Simon Zebo is returning to Munster this summer.

12.0k

Apr 23rd 2021, 6:00 AM

# debrief

Eddie Jones receives ‘full support’ from RFU despite England's disastrous Six Nations campaign

The Australian presided over a fifth-place finish for the second time in his Twickenham reign.

3.5k

Apr 20th 2021, 3:02 PM