Quiz: Can you name the Spanish sides these Irish players played for?
Another Irish-focused quiz. Over the years, not many Irishmen have taken the leap and gone to Spain to ply their trade. Of the ones that did, some had significant success, while others had more forgetful stints. A handful are iconic figures in Irish football, and the rest are more obscure names. Can you name the […]
3 months ago
The exhilarating Ireland XV side we want to see take on Spain
Exciting times! If you find yourself thirsty for some more Irish rugby following the Japan showdown on November 8, fear not as Ireland XV will be facing Spain in Leganés later that day (kick-off, 4pm). Head coach Cullie Tucker – backed up by Mossy Lawler (backs/attack), Jimmy Duffy (forwards) and Sean O’Brien (defence) – has named an encouragingly positive squad, […]
5 months ago
The 20 greatest football team of all-time have been ranked, as per latest research
Not one of them features Cristiano Ronaldo A poll made up of 2,000 football fans has determined the 20 best sides to ever grace the pitch. Per OLBG, Alex Ferguson’s treble-winning Manchester United team of the 1998/99 season rose to the very top of that list, which may surprise some readers. Even if this particular […]
8 months ago
Spanish footballer dies aged 28 in Valencia floods
His former club have paid tribute to the player. A Spanish footballer who came up through the Valencia academy has tragically lost his life in the flash floods that have devastated parts of the country. At least 158 people are known to have died in the catastrophic event, which saw more than a year’s worth […]
1 year ago
Gibraltar FA to make formal complaint after Rodri sings offensive chant during Euro 2024 celebrations
Football has no place for behaviour like this The Gibraltar FA have made an official complaint to UEFA following the Spanish Men’s National team Euro celebrations. Spain won Euro 2024 after beating England 2-1 in the final thanks to goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal. Upon their return the players paraded the trophy at […]
1 year ago
England fans are furious after calculating how long the ball was in play for during added time of Euros final
Very, very angry Defeat often brings three stages of grief: sadness, anger, despair. England’s defeat on Sunday was first met with sadness. Naturally, supporters were gutted to come so close only to fall at the final hurdle. But now the dust has settled and it’s been two days since Spain were crowned Euro 2024 champions, […]
1 year ago