The club are “praying” that the former player is found safe. A former Premier League player is currently missing in Hungary, with his former club issuing a concerned statement. Akos Buzsaky, formerly of QPR in the top-flight, has been reported absent in the country, as per The Independent. The 44-year-old played at Loftus Road during […]

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Interesting… The Cork hurling team have hired Cian O’Neill as their head coach for the upcoming season. O’Neill stepped down from the Kerry football management team after their All-Ireland final defeat to Mayo. It will be his first first hurling role since working as the strength and conditioning coach for the 2010 All-Ireland winning Tipperary […]

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Not a bad start! Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini said that Troy Parrott was ready to play, despite only arriving in Spain last week. But the wily boss new what he was talking about, with the the Ireland striker making a big impact after coming on with 20 minutes to go when his side were […]

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The legend took to social media. Cristiano Ronaldo has posted on social media after being subbed at half-time by newly appointment coach Ange Postecoglou. Despite being a defensive midfielder, Abdullah Al-Khaibari replaced the legend Ronaldo, with the side 2-0 down at the interval. The reason was clear though, Al-Nassr were down to 10-men following the […]

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Dott was tried in Glasgow. Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of historical child sex abuse, as reported by Sky News. The 49-year-old was accused of “lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour towards two children,” the report details, and was tried in a Glasgow High Court in regards to the […]

3 days ago

Lets go! After completing his €20m move from AZ Alkmaar last Thursday, it looks like Troy Parrott won’t be waiting long to make his Real Betis debut. The Seville club travel to Valencia tomorrow evening, and manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that the Dubliner will be in the squad. Speaking at a press conference, he […]

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He has made his mark! Keith Andrews’ managerial reputation continues to rise, following Brentford’s 3-0 hammering of Spurs on Saturday. Alongside him this season is former Ireland teammate Damien Duff, in his first club role since stepping down as Shelbourne boss in the summer of 2025. They surprised many with their ninth-place finish last season […]

3 days ago

Sad times. If Mayo fans think they have it bad with the departures of Kobe McDonald and Oisín Mullin to Australia, Kerry have objectively been hit worse, and it does not look to be getting any better for the Kingdom. According to a report from the Irish Examiner, U20s talents Evan Boyle and Daniel Kirby […]

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Another big year ahead! The Cork hurlers have made a big change to their backroom team ahead of next season. Performance coach Gerry Hussey has left the set-up, after just one season with the Rebels. Hussey came with a big reputation, having worked with the Olympic boxing team and the All-Ireland winning Tipperary side from […]

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Harry Kane made sure his teammate was covered from the cameras Fresh concerns have been raised as Jamal Musiala collapsed on the pitch for the second time in just four days with Bayern Munich. The German midfielder, 23, sparked another worrying moment during a Bayern Munich friendly, just four days after experiencing a similar episode […]

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He was ready to leave… Manchester City kick off their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth on Saturday, as they begin life without Pep Guardiola, after a decade in charge. His reign saw unprecedented success for The Blues, with six Premier League titles, five League Cups, three FA Cups, and a Champions League. While they are […]

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This is huge! The NFL is continuing its take over of Ireland, announcing a huge new three-year TV deal with Virgin Media. Last season, Virgin showed ten games, but this will now be increased to ‘at least’ 22 live games across their TV channels and Virgin Media Player. As stated in the NFL’s post on […]

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This would be massive! Following yesterday’s news that West Ham have cooled on their interest in Troy Parrott, a new club has emerged as favourites for the Irishman’s signature. See more details in our blog below.

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Some story! Although the green and red will always be Mayo’s most iconic colours, the white jersey has now become synonymous with the county. Their last two All-Ireland SFC title wins have come in white, and for the latter, the colour certainly played a crucial role in a game with such fine margins. Kerry won […]

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The Prem return is nearly upon us and these players are without a club! The Premier League is nearly back and there’s still 10 top free agents that can be signed for absolutely nothing. JOE takes a look at the best players there are available and who may still have a club shortly! Adama Traore […]

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The season is just a week away and there are new rules! The Premier League returns next week as reigning champions Arsenal host recently promoted Coventry City, and ahead of the new season, there are many rule changes you need to be aware of. On Saturday, play-off winners Hull City then take on Man United, […]

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It’s good news. There were scary scenes during Bayern Munich’s preseason friendly win over RB Leipzig yesterday. Germany star Jamal Musiala collapsed due to the intense heat at the Allianz Arena in Munich, after looking disorientated. It was around 33 degrees when the 23-year-old appeared to have fainted, with teammate Ismael Saibari thankfully recognising the danger, […]

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He did not hold back…. Ian Machado Garry failed in his attempt to become the first UFC title holder since Conor McGregor, following his unanimous decision loss to Islam Makhachev last night. The Dubliner battled it out with the Russian for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, but ultimately his striking style […]

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An interesting take…. There was controversy at the end of Manchester United’s pre-season game against Leeds United at Croke Park yesterday. The game ended 1-1, before the penalty shootout finished 5-4 in favour of the Red Devils. However, as the game neared 90 minutes in normal time, referee Neil Doyle was forced to stop the […]

2 weeks ago

An FA spokesperson confirmed the news An Everton player has been charged with breaching FA betting rules, it has been confirmed by an FA spokesperson. As per a statement from the FA, 20-year-old, Liberian forward Martin Sherif has been accused of making 61 bets on football over a 15-month period. The accusation concerns 61 bets […]

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Donegal 1992 All-Ireland winning footballer James McHugh’s wife Noreen has died in hospital after the road traffic collision in Co Cavan on Monday afternoon which also claimed the former GAA star’s life. James McHugh and his wife Noreen were in a collision involving a car and a van near Drummallaght on the N3, situated between […]

2 weeks ago

20 teams, 20 captains, one big test. The 2026/27 Premier League season is now just a fortnight away, but how well do you really know the twenty star studded sides set to compete for glory this time around. Alongside the three newly promoted clubs, two of whom in Hull and Coventry haven’t tasted Premier League […]

2 weeks ago

They’re in it to win it! Kerry have made a big reshuffle in their backroom team ahead of next season, as they looks to regain the Sam Maguire. After heading into last month’s All-Ireland final against Mayo as heavy favourites, they fell short in terms of effort and execution, and have now failed to retain […]

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Donegal 1992 All-Ireland winning footballer James McHugh has died after a road traffic collision in Co Cavan yesterday afternoon. McHugh was in a collision involving a car and a van near Drummallaght on the N3, situated between Virginia and Cavan town. McHugh was in his 60s. A woman also in her 60s was seriously injured […]

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Andy Moran’s side ended a 75-year wait for Sam Maguire. Spending in Mayo pubs is up 210% following their long-awaited All-Ireland glory. Andy Moran’s side ended a 75-year wait for Sam Maguire after defeating Kerry in last month’s final. AIB’s latest spending figures found that between game day (Sunday, July 26) and Tuesday, July 28, […]

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It’ll take a football genius to get full marks This summer’s transfer window has been nothing short of record-breaking. The likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man United have all spent well over £200 million on a raft of new signings each. While it’s too early to say which of this summer’s new acquisitions will be […]

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He died aged 27. One of the best known footballers in Uganda, David Owori, has died aged 27, after a fatal attack by a group of suspected robbers outside of his home in the city of Kampala, as reported by BBC News, and confirmed by the player’s club Sports Club (SC) Villa. Quoting information from […]

3 weeks ago

He would be a massive loss! Dublin fans may be feeling a similar pain to their Mayo rivals very soon. Reports have come out that a number of AFL clubs are looking at potentially signing Dublin minor star, Cian Raftery. The 16-year-old was called up to the minors this year, and scored a whopping 2-20 […]

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More drama…. Ireland face Israel on September 27 and October 4, in the Nations League, with the latter game being played behind closed doors, after it was moved from Dublin to the TSC Arena in Serbia, due to fears over protests. Israel’s ‘home’ game in Debrecen, Hungary, was also meant to be without fans, after the […]

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The supercomputer has spoken! With the World Cup done and dusted, and England’s next shot at glory now at least two years away, there is only one date in every football fan’s calendar, Friday 21st August – that glorious day when the Premier League season final gets back underway. In the three weeks or so […]

1 month ago

The decision has been made. All 55 of the countries that represent UEFA have voted unanimously to boycott the World Cup amid plans from FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell shares in the tournament to private investors. The news was broken first by The Times’ sport chief Martyn Ziegler, who took to X to reveal: […]

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Brilliant stuff! Andy Moran and Mayo have received huge plaudits, not just for their doggedness in the All-Ireland win over Kerry, but for their fearlessness in attack. Despite a heap of wides from two-point attempts, Mayo ploughed on with their tactics, and it reaped huge dividends. Their star men, notably Ryan O’Donoghue and Kobe McDonald, […]

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Something to cling on to! For Mayo supporters, winning the All-Ireland title went someways to easing the pain of losing Kobe McDonald to the AFL. The teenager jets off to Australia next month with his family to begin a stint with St Kilda in Melbourne. With an All Star award in his first year as […]

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This is mad if true! It turned out that Mayo didn’t need any extra help to over the line in Sunday’s All-Ireland final, after 75 years of hurt. However, there has been a claim that Mayo made a last-ditch attempt to convince former player Oisín Mullin to return from Australia, where he has been playing […]

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Well there goes that dream…. Despite all the evidence saying otherwise, there was still hope among Mayo fans that Kobe McDonald would stay in Ireland and forego his contract with AFL side St Kilda. His rise has been so meteoric that there was plenty of speculation over the possibility of a wealthy Mayo donor coming […]

1 month ago

You’ll have to name all 35 in just six minutes With the 2026 World Cup now over and the 2026/27 Premier League season still a few weeks away, we’re in the midst of a brutal dry spell, making it the perfect time to put your English football knowledge to the test. In the quiz below, […]

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He appeared in three matches at the 2026 tournament. Australian World Cup player Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine while driving in Sydney, as reported by ABC News. Per the report, Volpato — who appeared in three of the Socceroos’ 2026 World Cup matches this summer — was stopped twice by police for speeding […]

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The 53-year-old’s body was discovered in the southern Italian province of Salerno on Sunday (19 July) Football journalist Luca Esposito was found dead last Sunday, near Eboli in Italy, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was found badly burned near farmland after firefighters were called to a fire in […]

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The 53-year-old’s body was discovered in the southern Italian province of Salerno on Sunday (19 July) Football journalist Luca Esposito has died near Eboli in Italy, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was found badly burned near farmland after firefighters were called to a fire in the area. The […]

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He has a point… There was a lot of anger from Irish fans following the the rugby team’s defeat to New Zealand last weekend. The officials got two big calls wrong, which could have had a big bearing on the outcome, despite the availability of video replays. However, New Zealand media have hit back through […]

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A last-gasp attempt! Mayo fans have resigned themselves to losing Kobe McDonald to the AFL, but manager Andy Moran has offered a small glimmer of hope. Such is the talent of McDonald, and the way in which he has become one of his side’s most important players in only a handful of senior games, there […]

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Tragic news. Italian sports journalist Luca Esposito has died in the region of Eboli, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was discovered in a charred state near an area of farmland, when firefighters were directed to a fire in the locality that turned out to have emanated from the scene of […]

1 month ago

This would be huge! While we are losing Kobe McDonald to the AFL after Sunday’s All-Ireland final between Mayo and Kerry, we may see the return of another Mayo star to these shores. Like McDonald, Oisín Mullin was seen as one of the county’s best prospects in recent memory, and it was a massive loss […]

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This was not in the script…. Once again the BBC showed live coverage of this year’s All-Ireland SHC final, and again it received very positive reviews for its production. In contrast to RTÉ, they bring in special guests and celebrities to add some fun and colour to the show, and to enhance more casual British […]

1 month ago

Genius and class everywhere! With the 2026 inter-county season over and done with, we’ve gone and selected our greatest hurling XV of the 21st century. Some fiercely talented competitors have been left out, but, unfortunately, you can’t pick everyone. Goalkeeper – Nicky Quaid (Limerick) It’s tough to separate Quaid, Brendan Cummins and Eoin Murphy, and […]

1 month ago

He is hopeful! The end is near for Mayo, not just for their outstanding season, which has seen them reach a first All-Ireland final since 2021, but for Kobe McDonald’s time with the team – at least for the time being. The teenager, who is off to St Kilda in the AFL after Sunday’s showpiece […]

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RIP. Football legend Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75, a statement from his family has confirmed. Keegan was reportedly diagnosed with stomach cancer in January. He was last pictured in public at the end of May 2026. The statement made by Keegan’s family reads: “It is with immense sadness that we […]

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Fair play! Limerick boss John Kiely was incredibly gracious in victory today, after he guided his team to All-Ireland glory for the sixth time under his helm. He was effusive with praise for his own charges and backroom team after a masterclass performance, but also reserved high praise for Galway and Athenry man Jason Rabbitte, […]

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He cut a positive figure. With Ireland suffering yet another loss to a top-four side, the doom and gloom continues to hang over the team. As pointed out by the Irish Independent’s Will Slattery, Ireland have now lost their last six games against either New Zealand, South Africa or France, by double digits. The general […]

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He did not hold back! The topic of hype and how it affects teams has been a huge part of the discourse around the All-Ireland championship this year, in both hurling and Gaelic football. First it was Cork who were questioned after their defeat to Galway, and then it was Mayo boss Andy Moran who […]

1 month ago