Fellaini not included in Belgium Euros squad while Modric leads Croatia
Click Here: louth gaa jerseys BELGIUM COACH ROBERTO Martinez on Monday named a 26-strong squad for Euro 2020 including Axel Witsel but without Marouane Fellaini. Witsel underwent an operation on his achilles tendon in January and resumed running just a few days ago, leaving his availability for the June 11-July 11 tournament in doubt. “With…
‘We’d have more tuning in’ – Players happy despite Sunday evening throw-in for league final
KILKENNY’S MIRIAM WALSH and Galway goalkeeper Sarah Healy say they can understand the logic behind setting their Division 1 camogie final for a 7.30pm throw-in on Sunday at Croke Park. Source: David Fitzgerald/SPORTSFILE Cats manager Brian Dowling told the Irish Examiner that he felt the evening start for the game was a “very strange” decision while…
Marcus Rashford received ‘at least 70 racial slurs’ following Europa League final defeat
MARCUS RASHFORD SAYS he was racially abused on his social media accounts following Manchester United’s defeat in the Europa League final in Gdansk. The 23-year-old said he had received “at least 70 racial slurs” in the wake of United’s penalty shootout loss to Villarreal on Wednesday night. Rashford said he received a torrent of racist…
‘I have to throw everything at this now. Too many players failed today for my liking’
HIS DEBUT SEASON in charge of Waterford was full of promise and progress but the 2021 summer began with a shock to the system. Liam Cahill was left reeling by the manner of his side’s performance today. The scoreboard information at the finish was that they were only four points inferior to Clare, 1-22 to…
Tyrrell leads the way again as Dublin beat Cork to clinch second-ever league title
Dublin 2-15 Cork 1-13 ANOTHER CHAPTER OF this remarkable rivalry ending in a Dublin victory. That said, this was just the Sky Blues’ second time lifting the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 crown, having won their first and only in 2018. Mick Bohan’s all-conquering side triumphed tonight in style, with another big win…
How Mayo forwards are sharing attacking duties without O’Connor
JAMES HORAN FACED the unenviable task of replacing the championship’s all-time leading scorer on the eve of Mayo’s Connacht campaign. Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor watches on from the stand. Source: James Crombie/INPHO Still only 28, though it feels he’s been round forever, O’Connor’s numbers are remarkable. He already has 10 years and 100 competitive games…
Burnley agree €14m fee for Ireland U21 defender Collins – reports
IRISH DEFENDER NATHAN Collins looks set for a move to Burnley after the Premier League side reportedly agreed a fee of €14 million (£12m) with Stoke City. 20-year-old Collins has made 47 appearances for the Potters since his debut in April 2019 and became their youngest-ever captain at 18. The Ireland U21 international is highly…
Munich to deck city in rainbow colours after ‘shameful’ Uefa decision
Updated at 14.28 UEFA’S DECISION to block plans by Munich to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 match was met on Tuesday with defiance in the Bavarian city which vowed to decorate other landmarks in protest at a law passed by the Hungarian government. “Uefa is a politically and…
Wembley cleared to allow 60,000 fans to attend Euro 2020 semi-finals and final
CAPACITY FOR THE Euro 2020 semi-finals and final at Wembley has been increased to 75%, meaning more than 60,000 fans will now be able to attend. All ticket holders will need to follow a number of strict entry requirements, including having a negative Covid-19 test or proof of full vaccination – two doses received, 14…
Scotland bow out as Modric delivers moment of magic for Croatia
SCOTLAND’S HOPES OF advancing to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time ended with a sobering 3-1 Euro 2020 defeat by Croatia at Hampden Park. The Scots, playing in their first major tournament since the 1998 France World Cup, needed a victory in their final Group D fixture to reach the…