CRISTIANO RONALDO drew a blank as a Lucas Tousart goal handed Lyon a surprise 1-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in France on Wednesday. Midfielder Tousart netted from close range in the 31st minute to give Lyon a lead to defend when they head to Turin for the return on 17 March. […]
Lyon stun below-par Juventus and Ronaldo
Bayern Munich and Dortmund players agree to take 20% pay cuts
FOOTBALLERS AT GERMANY’S top teams including Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have agreed to take pay cuts to help clubs survive the economic impact of the coronavirus, according to reports. Newspaper Bild said players and club officials at champions Bayern, top of the Bundesliga when the season was halted on 13 March, have accepted a 20% cut in their salaries. […]
A friend recommends: Dundalk’s Brian Gartland on ‘City of God’ and his local hero’s autobiography
WHAT PEOPLE DO with their so-called free time has changed drastically over the past five weeks since restrictions on our personal freedoms began to be implemented in a bid to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. Streaming services, television, books, podcasts and other forms of entertainment have become especially important during those free moments to ourselves, or those alongside family, […]
‘He’s really developing into a fine player… He’s now dictating games’
NEW IRELAND U21 boss Jim Crawford believes Jayson Molumby should be regarded as an example for other youngsters to follow. The 20-year-old Waterford native has impressed both for Ireland U21s and Brighton U23s in recent times. And this season, Molumby has progressed even further. A loan move to Millwall has proved fruitful, with the midfielder making 33 appearances in all […]
Wexford Youths leave Turner’s Cross with big three points after seeing off battling Cork City
Cork City 1 Wexford Youths 3 WEXFORD YOUTHS CLAIMED a huge three points in their bid to land the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League title as they defeated a spirited Cork City side 3-1 at Turner’s Cross on Saturday afternoon. A brace from Aoibheann Clancy and a close-range finish from Sinead Taylor was enough to earn Wexford the three points […]
‘This is the worst season of my career’ – Mane
LIVERPOOL FORWARD SADIO Mane admits he is enduring the worst season of his career and was so concerned about his form he even underwent medical tests to check nothing was physically wrong. A quick glance at the Senegal international’s numbers highlights how difficult a campaign it has been: only 13 goals all season, just nine in 32 Premier League matches […]
Behind The Lines, Episode 78: Mark Critchley
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Sevilla boss Lopetegui turned down ‘dizzying’ offer to become Tottenham manager
SEVILLA PRESIDENT JOSE Castro says Tottenham made a “dizzying” offer to Julen Lopetegui to become their new head coach, but he is happy at the Spanish club. Spurs’ managerial search is now in a third month as they try and find a successor for Jose Mourinho, who was sacked on 19 April following a poor run of form. They have […]
Ex-Ireland U21 and Liverpool reserve defender joins Carlisle United on two-year deal
CARLISLE UNITED HAVE announced the signing of former Ireland U21 defender Corey Whelan on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old was on the books at Wigan Athletic last season, but will now be plying his trade in League Two. Born in Chester, Whelan arrived at Liverpool from Crew Alexandra at the age of nine and worked his way through the Reds’ […]