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Victoria’s Secret in Copenhagen reveal they want Irish fans to come back...

November 13, 2017, 1:41 pm

A LINGERIE shop that went viral after it was mobbed by Irish fans has begged: “Please come back every week.”Victoria’s Secret in Copenhagen was surrounded by hundreds of supporters ahead of Saturday’s...

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Death threats at Fifa corruption trial as head of Peru FA alleged to have...

November 16, 2017, 2:39 am

A STAR witness in a case against Fifa corruption was left sobbing in court after the former head of Peru’s FA twice dragged a finger across his neck in a “murder gesture”.Alejandro Buzarco was on the...

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World Cup hosts Qatar plan to send footie fans to desert to drink booze

December 25, 2017, 2:02 pm

MUSLIM World Cup hosts Qatar plan to banish boozy footie fans into the desert.Officials have warned Fifa alcohol will be banned at all stadiums in the 2022 event.AFP - Getty Tournament official Hassan...

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FA chiefs think World Cup is heading for England in 2030 as they plot for...

December 27, 2017, 2:30 pm

FA bosses believe England is in pole position to host the 2030 World Cup.But Wembley chiefs will stick with soft-shoe diplomacy rather than tub-thumping about the game’s history as they battle to stage...

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England could host World Cup in 2022 as Qatar reportedly face being stripped...

February 23, 2018, 2:49 pm

QATAR could be stripped of hosting the 2022 World Cup… with ENGLAND in contention to host it, according to a Saudi sports chief.The USA will also be considered as another venue, report German news...

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Fifa World Cup could expand to 48 teams by Qatar 2022 four years ahead of...

April 12, 2018, 10:05 am

FIFA have been asked to expand the World Cup to 48 teams at the Qatar 2022 showpiece.Football’s South American governing body want the tournament to be increased from its current 32-nation...

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President Donald Trump warns countries not to oppose USA’s ‘STRONG’ World Cup...

April 27, 2018, 9:06 am

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump insists the USA’s bid to host the World Cup in 2026 along with Mexico and Canada is “STRONG” and should not be opposed.President Trump took to Twitter to express his thoughts...

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England’s World Cup 2018 bid was sensationally hacked reveals ex-FA chief...

May 22, 2018, 11:59 pm

ENGLAND’S World Cup 2018 bid was sensationally hacked, it has been claimed.Prince William and David Beckham joined forces in 2010 in a bid to land football’s biggest tournament for the first time since...

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RTE wooed Hope Solo away from rival broadcasters including the BBC to join...

June 7, 2018, 11:15 pm

RTE have beaten off stiff competition from rival broadcasters to sign up controversial football star Hope Solo for their World Cup coverage.The US goalkeeper, 36, was the big name signing at the...

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England favourites for 2030 World Cup with Fifa president Gianni Infantino...

June 13, 2018, 2:30 pm

ENGLAND are Fifa’s favourites to host the 2030 World Cup.Eight years after Prince William and PM David Cameron were part of an FA bid for 2018 KO’d by corrupt Fifa bosses, England are back in the...

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Mick McCarthy slams Roy Keane and tells pals ‘he needs to get over it and...

June 24, 2018, 11:30 pm

MICK McCarthy has hit back at his former captain Roy Keane and told pals: “He needs to get over it and move on.”Ireland’s assistant manager reignited the Saipan controversy at the weekend by insisting...

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World Cup 2030: England told a UK-wide bid would meet Fifa wishes, with...

July 13, 2018, 4:46 am

ENGLAND have been told that a UK-wide bid for the 2030 World Cup would meet Fifa’s wishes with the organisation’s president Gianni Infantino behind the idea.The FA are ready to step up discussions with...

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Win Ball used in England Semi (THE “PROMOTION”) ONLINE RULES:

July 14, 2018, 10:46 am

By entering the Promotion, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (these Terms and Conditions). Completion and submission of an entry form or e-mail will also be deemed acceptance of...

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World Cup 2018: 823 packets of cocaine with Brazil star Neymar’s face on it...

July 15, 2018, 9:21 am

NEYMAR’S status as one of the world’s most famous footballers may have been secured when his image was splashed all over a huge cocaine haul.Cops in Guatemala seized a whopping 823 packets with...

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Pundit Eamon Dunphy has last word as he exits RTE for pastures new – after 40...

July 25, 2018, 1:34 pm

ONE of Ireland’s most iconic football pundits today hung up his boots following 40 years with the national broadcaster.Eamon Dunphy shocked RTE bosses by jumping the gun and announcing his planned...

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England should be considered as 2022 World Cup hosts if Qatar are stripped,...

July 30, 2018, 1:32 am

ENGLAND should be considered as a host for the 2022 World Cup if Qatar loses the right to host the tournament, according to former FA chairman Lord Triesman.With the Qatari bid subject to allegations...

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England’s 2030 World Cup bid rivals Uruguay dealt major blow as Fifa take...

August 22, 2018, 9:59 am

ENGLAND’S bid for the World Cup 2030 could have received a major boost.Fifa have today temporarily taken over rivals Uruguay’s soccer federation.Uruguay’s hopes of hosting the 2030 World Cup could have...

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FAI waiting for official approach about co-hosting 2030 World Cup in Ireland...

September 4, 2018, 1:58 pm

THE FAI are waiting on an official approach about co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.In June, disgraced former Fifa president Sepp Blatter floated the idea that Ireland could join England, Scotland, Wales...

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Ex GAA chief claims 2030 World Cup final could be held at Croke Park as it’s...

September 10, 2018, 2:46 am

THE biggest match in footie should be played at GAA HQ in 12 years time, a former Gaelic chief has claimed.Sean Kelly was Association President in 2005 when Rule 42 was relaxed to permit soccer games...

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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un to torpedo Croke Park World Cup Final 2030 bid by...

September 12, 2018, 11:30 pm

IRELAND’s hopes of co-hosting the World Cup with England in 2030 could by torpedoed by crackpot North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.South Korea has announced it will sound out its pariah state neighbour...

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FAI confirm Irish interest in co-hosting 2030 World Cup after discussions...

September 19, 2018, 11:52 am

THE FAI is to examine the possibility about joining a bid to host the 2030 World Cup.In June, disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter floated the idea that the Republic of Ireland could join...

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Britain aims to host World Cup, Ryder Cup and another Rugby World Cup amid...

October 3, 2018, 11:58 pm

BRITAIN is aiming to host the World Cup, the Tour de France grand depart and another Rugby World Cup over the next 15 years.In a post-Brexit strategy, UK Sport has announced a list of 60 targeted...

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Spain and Portugal aim to scupper British World Cup bid in 2030 by inviting...

November 19, 2018, 9:09 am

SPAIN have formally invited Morocco to consider bidding to host the 2030 World Cup, in a move which could scupper the possibility of a British Isles push to stage the tournament.Pedro Sanchez, the...

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England hopes of landing World Cup 2030 dealt blow with Fifa chief backing...

January 14, 2019, 2:27 am

ENGLAND’S hopes of landing the 2030 World Cup have been hit with Fifa chief Gianni Infantino set to back the three-nation bid by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.Wembley bosses are discussing the planned...

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Only six per cent of Brits believe Qatar should host 2022 World Cup… with...

February 26, 2019, 5:35 am

ONLY six per cent of Brits believe Qatar is the right country to host the World Cup in 2022, it has been revealed.And most fans wants England to step in and make a bid if the Gulf nation loses the...

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England will not step in to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup

May 3, 2019, 11:00 pm

ENGLAND will not bail out the failed bid to take the Rugby League World Cup to North America by stepping in to host it in 2025.The Rugby League International Federation will put the tournament back out...

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Wannabe PM Boris Johnson to back England’s 2030 World Cup bid

June 22, 2019, 2:30 pm

SPORT’S anti-corruption crusader Damian Collins has revealed that wannabe Prime Minister Boris Johnson would back a UK bid to host the 2030 World Cup.Collins – who chairs the Digital, Culture, Media...

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Film on Jack Charlton’s life coming to cinemas next year – and it’s being...

July 8, 2019, 8:48 am

A MOVIE of Jack Charlton’s life is coming to cinema screens next year – and it’s being produced by one of the legendary Ireland gaffer’s star players.Noah Media Group, the creators of Bobby Robson:...

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Jack Charlton dead – SunSport remembers the day Republic of Ireland beat...

July 11, 2019, 9:50 am

IT is 25 years to the day since Giants Stadium turned green.Ray Houghton lobbed Gianluca Pagliuca and Paul McGrath became an Irish legend, while Jason McAteer nutmegged an Italian one.Ray Houghton...

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Irish woman Michelle O’Neill set to make history as she officiates at UFEA...

August 13, 2019, 9:46 am

IRISH woman Michelle O’Neill will make history tomorrow when she officiates at the Uefa Super Cup in Istanbul.The Wexford assistant ref will help oversee the glamour tie between Liverpool and...

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Fans rave as The Boys in Green on RTE follows familiar trend of superb Ross...

March 9, 2020, 3:45 pm

THE BOYS IN GREEN has gone down a huge success with fans as Ross Whitaker delivers once again.Part 1 aired on RTE 1 on Monday night and was a hugely emotive trip down memory lane.Republic of Ireland...

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Who is Ross Whitaker and what other documentaries has he made ahead of RTE...

March 16, 2020, 10:25 am

ROSS WHITAKER is quickly becoming one of Ireland’s most celebrated sports documentary makers.Arguably best known for the award winning ‘Katie’ – which documented the rise of Olympic champion Katie...

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The Boys in Green part 2: Death Threats, World Cup 1994, English fans riot...

March 16, 2020, 4:23 pm

THE second instalment of ‘The Boys in Green’ aired on RTE 1 on Monday and brought the curtain down on the Jack Charlton era.Picking up at the qualifying campaign for Euro 92, Jack’s army narrowly...

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Fifa hit with new scandal amid claims supremos were paid bribes to vote for...

April 6, 2020, 3:39 pm

FIFA has been hit by a fresh World Cup bribery scandal.Court documents allege Trinidad and Tobago’s Jack Warner was paid $5million to back Russia — who beat England to host the 2018 World Cup.France...

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World Cup in Qatar will be a huge success according to former Tipperary...

April 7, 2020, 11:00 pm

THE 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be a roaring success, according to Peter Acheson.The former Tipperary skipper has been living in Doha since January and arrived to a booming construction industry...

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2002 World Cup quiz – Test yourself with our thirteen tough questions on...

April 10, 2020, 3:08 am

TAKE a trip down memory lane with Irish SunSport’s quiz on the 2002 World Cup.These thirteen tough questions about Ireland’s last World Cup appearance should help pass the time during lockdown.Ireland...

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Brian Kerr attended the 1966 World Cup final where he sat ‘not too far from...

April 19, 2020, 7:53 am

BRIAN KERR attended the 1966 World Cup final and even had a seat ‘not too far from The Queen.’In a wide-ranging recollection of the whole tournament, he told Off the Ball the unlikely story of how he...

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Countdown to Italia ’90 – Ireland’s Chris Morris to play through the pain to...

April 25, 2020, 10:15 pm

ICRELAND right-back Chris Morris has revealed that he is playing through pain to get to the World Cup.The Celtic man has a groin problem and has been told the only cure is two months’ rest — but Morris...

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Countdown to Italia 90 – Irish players make the headlines in England as...

May 5, 2020, 1:10 am

IT was the last day of the regular English League season.And, so, for the vast majority of Jack Charlton’s squad, this would be their last competitive outing ahead of the World Cup opener against...

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Coronavirus in Ireland – Dublin nurse says country’s battle against Covid-19...

May 12, 2020, 2:48 pm

A NURSE in one of Ireland’s busiest hospitals has told how the nation’s efforts to battle Covid-19 is like a replay of Italia 90.Moira Craig, 41, a clinical nurse manager in Dublin’s Beaumont...

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RTE’s Ryan Tubridy hails late Jack Charlton as ‘wonderful figure’ and says...

July 13, 2020, 4:05 am

RTE’S Ryan Tubridy has paid tribute to the late Jack Charlton this morning, hailing him as a “wonderful figure” and saying his death signals the “end of an era”.The former Republic Of Ireland manager...

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George Hamilton reveals the greatest game he’s ever commentated on over his...

February 20, 2021, 9:13 am

GEORGE HAMILTON has revealed what he views as the greatest game he has commentated on over his illustrious career.The 71-year-old appeared on Off the Ball alongside fellow broadcasting legends Barry...

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Taoiseach Micheal Martin throws weight behind sensational bid to host 2030...

March 2, 2021, 9:21 am

A WORLD Cup hosted by Ireland and the UK in 2030 would be a “wonderful opportunity for both islands”, Micheal Martin believes.The Taoiseach has thrown his weight behind the sensational bid to bring...

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Bertie Ahern has ‘no doubt’ GAA would be open to Croke Park being part of a...

March 2, 2021, 10:16 am

FORMER Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has ‘no doubt’ the GAA would be keen to open up Croke Park for any joint bid for the 2030 World Cup bid.The idea of a bid between Ireland and the UK, which has been mooted...

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England World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst backs Boris Johnson’s offer to host...

March 2, 2021, 2:02 pm

ENGLAND World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst last night backed PM Boris Johnson’s offer to host the Covid-hit Euros here.Sir Geoff declared the bid to bring football home again would “recapture the spirit of...

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The idea of Ireland being involved in a bid to host the 2030 World Cup...

March 2, 2021, 11:00 pm

WITH five football associations and two governments involved, may I be the first to christen this the ‘loaves and fishes World Cup bid’.And, in a 48-team tournament featuring 80 matches, feeding the...

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World Cup bid will distract us from the real issues in Irish football

March 8, 2021, 10:30 pm

WOULD you rather have a circus come visit your town or have a playground built in it?One will give a quick hit of excitement but leave a mess behind when it packs up and leaves.The Aviva...

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Leo Varadkar says behaviour of England fans will not deter World Cup 2030 bid...

July 12, 2021, 10:51 am

LEO Varadkar has criticised English football fans who broke into Wembley Stadium for the Euro 2020 final but said the incident would not deter Ireland’s joint World Cup 2030 bid with the UK.A section...

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Fifa want to stage World Cup every two years – but not everyone’s convinced

September 8, 2021, 2:19 pm

EVERY four years, life stands still as the greatest show on earth – the football World Cup – unfolds.After a month of drama, tension and joy, a record 3.6billion people – half the planet’s population –...

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Former United ace Patrice Evra says ‘karma’ behind France World Cup 2010...

December 26, 2021, 12:00 am

FORMER Man United ace Patrice Evra has admitted it was “karma” that France had a disaster World Cup in 2010.Furious Irish fans felt cheated after Thierry Henry’s infamous handball as he set up a goal...

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