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Football

# football - Sunday 12 May, 2013

We can definitely get better says Croly after 7-1 cup final win

“There’s a volcano waiting to happen,” said Mick Cooke. “It, unfortunately, exploded and we were the recipients of it.”

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Scholes is as close to the complete footballer as you can get – Zidane

We pay tribute to the retiring Manchester United midfielder.

My 10 minutes with Fergie and his Champions League dreams

James Phelan recalls a chance meeting with the man that took over at Manchester United on the year of his birth.

Paolo Di Canio ‘offered to leave’ over fascism row

The Italian says he does ‘not support the ideology of fascism’.

# football - Friday 10 May, 2013

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Want to see an absolute wonder goal from the halfway line?

You won’t see a more audacious strike than this one for a long time.

Arsene Wenger hails old sparring partner Ferguson

“I would just like to pay tribute to an unbelievable achievement and a fantastic career,” Wenger said.

Real Madrid cancel today’s press conference as tensions grow

Following another explosive press conference before the midweek game against Malaga, the club are desperate to ease tensions at the Bernabeu.

# football - Thursday 9 May, 2013

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Homeward-bound? Real Madrid urge Ronaldo to commit

Aitor Karanka believes the forward should re-sign with the La Liga heavyweights despite talk of a Manchester United return.

Aston Villa skipper Petrov retires as cancer battle goes on

Football has been the other great love of my life, so it is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my retirement from the game.”

Toffees chairman Kenwright braced for Moyes exit

The Everton chairman said he is not aware of any deal having been struck between United and Moyes.

Teenage footballer charged in referee’s death

The youth soccer player allegedly punched the official during a game.

# football - Wednesday 8 May, 2013

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Spurs battle to claim crucial point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

It’s still all to play for in the race for Champions League football.

# football - Tuesday 7 May, 2013

What is your all-time favourite GAA jersey?

As the football and hurling championships get under way we want to know if you prefer the new style or the classic, sponsorless, numbers?

Joey Barton gets suspended 2-match ban for ‘overweight ladyboy’ tweet

The English midfielder will now be able to finish out his first season with Marseille on the football field.

# football - Monday 6 May, 2013

Sligo Rovers cane Candystripes at Showgrounds to go 3 points clear

Goals from Lee Lynch, David Cawley and Ross Gaynor settled the table-toppers’ clash.

New report claims gay players fear fan response

The report claims that eight players have already come out to their English clubs.

Anything but Hunky Dory for Drogheda as Saints snatch late win

Killian Brennan’s 92nd minute penalty briefly put St Patrick’s Athletic joint-top of the league.

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3 Irishmen pack their bags for Wembley as Yeovil stun Blades

Sam Foley, Kevin Dawson and Paddy Madden all started in The Glovers’ 2-0 win over Sheffield United.

Wojciech Szczesny doesn’t fancy Spurs’ Champions League bottle

The Arsenal goalkeeper has publicly called out Andre Villas Boas’ squad.

# football - Sunday 5 May, 2013

Brendan Rodgers hails ‘colossal’ Carragher

Both Liverpool and Everton had chances in a hard-fought 0-0 today.

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Liverpool FC is my future, says Luis Suarez

The striker has made a mockery of claims that he is set to leave the Merseyside club.

Karanka plays down Mourinho controversy

The assistant coach claims the Portuguese manager did not intend to disrespect Iker Casillas with his comments.

The 7 best dining experiences at Irish sporting events

Have you got your ‘hang’ sandwiches ready?

# football - Saturday 4 May, 2013

Ferguson rues missing out on Bale signing

Spurs bought the 23-year-old as a full-back from Southampton in 2007

Ladies GAA round-up: Laois and Carlow triumph, Offaly crowned champions

Greg Farrelly’s side became Division 4 champions.

The Empire’s Right Back: It’s your Star Wars footballers XI

Today is Star Wars day, so we’ve gone to the dark side of puns to bring you the Empire’s staring XI.

# football - Friday 3 May, 2013

Ferguson has plans in place for summer signings

The veteran coach hinted that just one or two other players will join prior to next season.

Purslow: Liverpool will keep Suarez despite biting ban

‘What would a commercial enterprise get from getting rid of their most important player, probably at a discounted price, because of a disciplinary problem?’

Eoin Walsh returns to Galway U21 team while Cork are unchanged

The teams have been announced for tomorrow’s All-Ireland U21 final in the Gaelic Grounds.

Villas-Boas confident hot property Bale will stay put at Spurs

But Real Madrid seem to think differently.

Brendan Rodgers insists he calls the shots when it comes to transfers

The Northern Irishman is determined not to miss out on Clint Dempsey or his ilk again.

# football - Thursday 2 May, 2013

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Sublime David Luiz goal the Chelsea cherry as they reach Europa Final

Basel put up a first-half scrap but goals from Luiz, Victor Moses and Fernando Torres wrapped the tie up.

Chelsea politics clouding Jose Mourinho’s potential return

Will the Special One return to west London this summer?

Newcastle lash out at squad row reports, ban newspaper from St James’

There’s reports of a France vs the rest divide in the dressing-room.

# football - Wednesday 1 May, 2013

Bayern domination of Barca amazes Arjen Robben

The German side completed the tie with a 3-0 win at Camp Nou on Wednesday night

Deco fails drugs test in Brazil, vows to prove innocence

The former Barcelona and Chelsea playmaker tested positive for the banned diuretic furosemide this week.

Alex Ferguson: Wayne Rooney has long-term future at Manchester United

Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain are widely reported to be preparing a big-money bid for the 27-year-old.

Glowing reference: Bale is best in Europe… according to Zizou

The Real Madrid icon says there’s a couple of clubs who won’t be put off by the transfer fee.