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SIS Pitches was selected to design, construct and install six of the 12 stadium pitches for Russia 2018

Sligo man hoping to lead team to World Cup success

When the opening ceremony and first game of the World Cup kicks off in Russia today, it will take place on a pitch installed by an Irish-owned company.

Ireland • 14 Jun 18

Darron Gibson has a previous conviction for drink-driving

Irish international faces jail over drink-driving crash

Republic of Ireland international Darren Gibson has been told he faces jail after admitting a second drink-drive charge in less than three years.

Courts • 17 Apr 18

Noel Cantwell's family scatter his ashes in Cork

Ashes of former Man United captain scattered in Cork

The ashes of former Irish footballer and cricketer Noel Cantwell have been scattered at the grounds of a cricket club in Co Cork.

Munster • 13 Apr 18

Philip Mulryne was made a priest in the Dominican Order at the weekend

Former Red Devil takes part in first Mass

A former Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer ordained to the priesthood has taken part in his first Mass.

Ulster • 11 Jul 17

Ireland's Women's National Team will return to training

Agreement reached between FAI and women's national team

The row between the Football Association of Ireland and the women's national team has been resolved following mediation talks between the sides.

FAI • 06 Apr 17

A news conference was held at Liberty Hall yesterday

Ireland women's team withdraw from training

Members of the Women's National Team did not take part in a FAI training camp in Dublin, ahead of mediation talks this evening.

Ireland • 05 Apr 17

Anthony Stokes pleaded guilty last November over the attack

Stokes gets suspended sentence after assault

Footballer Anthony Stokes has been given a two-year suspended sentence for assaulting an Elvis impersonator in a nightclub.

News • 01 Feb 17

The men were recorded chanting as they pushed back a black man trying to board a Paris metro train

Chelsea fans sentenced over Paris racist incident

Four Chelsea fans have been handed suspended jail sentences by a French court over a racist incident that happened before a Champions League tie in 2015.

News • 03 Jan 17

The National Police Chiefs' Council said around 350 people across the country had reported abuse

Ten suspects identified in abuse investigation

British police have identified ten suspects in a major investigation into historical child sex abuse in youth football as the scandal continues to grow.

World • 01 Dec 16

Police in the UK are investigating claims of abuse with football

UK inquiry may examine football abuse allegations

The British national inquiry into child sexual abuse has opened the door to examining allegations within football.

News • 25 Nov 16

Ched Evans had maintained his innocence from the outset

Footballer Ched Evans found not guilty of rape

Professional footballer Ched Evans has been found not guilty of rape following a two-week retrial.

News • 14 Oct 16

Jamie Monaghan picked up the award in Paris

Irishman collects medal for Irish Euro2016 fans

Irish fan Jamie Monaghan has collected a special award from the mayor of Paris on behalf of Republic of Ireland football supporters for their exemplary behaviour during the Euros,

News • 08 Jul 16

Leicester City's win big boost to local economy

Leicester City's Premier League title win could be worth around £22m to the local economy, according to estimates.

Business • 03 May 16

13% stake in Manchester City sold to Chinese investors

Chinese investors buy 13% stake in Man City

Chinese investors China Media Capital (CMC) and CITIC Capital have bought a 13% stake in the parent company of Manchester City Football Club for €377m, the companies said.

Business • 01 Dec 15

Police forces secure a scene at the HDI-Arena in Hanover, Germany

‘No explosives’ found in Hanover football scare

A German regional minister has said no explosives have been found so far and no arrests made after a Germany-Netherlands friendly football match was cancelled, due to a "serious" bomb threat.

News • 17 Nov 15

A sensational second-half strike from Shane Long gave Ireland a famous win

President pays tribute to Irish soccer team

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the Irish soccer team after their dramatic 1-0 win over world champions Germany at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last night.

News • 09 Oct 15

FIFA President Joseph Blatter (C) and his girlfriend Linda Gabrielian (L) arrive for the opening ceremony of the FIFA Gongress

Sepp Blatter to serve fifth FIFA term

Sepp Blatter has defeated Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan in the presidential election at the FIFA Congress in Zurich.

News • 30 May 15

Sepp Blatter was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 65th FIFA Congress in Switzerland

Blatter refuses to take responsibility for scandal

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said he cannot be held responsible for the corruption scandal at the organisation and it must earn lost trust back.

News • 28 May 15

Jay Beatty scored a penalty in a half time competition during Celtic's 2-0 away win against Hamilton

Jay Beatty scoops Scottish goal of the month award

An 11-year-old Celtic fan from Co Armagh has won Scottish football's goal of the month award after a landslide online vote.

News • 23 Feb 15

Rangers yesterday accepted an emergency loan of £500,000 from its chairman to remain afloat for another few days

Scotland's Rangers rejects Sarver lifeline

Troubled Scottish soccer club Rangers today said it had rejected a possible takeover offer from Robert Sarver, as it did not adequately value a controlling interest in the club.

Business • 06 Jan 15

The crush at the stadium left 96 people dead

Dalglish gives evidence at Hillsborough inquests

Kenny Dalglish questioned at the inquests into the Hillsborough disaster about the behaviour of Liverpool fans and hooliganism.

News • 19 Dec 14

Nike has supplied Manchester United's kit since 2002

Nike will not renew kit deal with Man Utd

US sportswear company Nike has confirmed that it would not renew its kit supply deal with English soccer club Manchester United when it expires next year.

Business • 08 Jul 14

The 'Yid Army' has chant has become a feature of matches at the club's White Hart Lane stadium

Spurs 'Yid' chant no longer arrestable offence

Fans of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur will no longer be threatened with prosecution if they chant the word 'Yid' at matches.

News • 18 Jun 14

BP and Budweiser join Adidas, Coca-Cola, Visa and Sony in voicing concerns about 2022's World Cup

BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar

BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

Business • 09 Jun 14

World soccer's governing body reports revenues of $1.386 billion for last year

FIFA has $1.4 billion cash pile to fall back on

FIFA has increased its cash pile to $1.432 billion after making a profit again last year, justifying the sum as a safety net should a World Cup have to be cancelled.

Business • 21 Mar 14

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