Sadlier: New contract for Kenny no longer credible A new contract for Stephen Kenny is no longer credible, believes Richie Sadlier, following the defeat to the Netherlands that has ended any chance of … Soccer • 11 Sep
Neymar feared his World Cup was over Brazil superstar Neymar admitted he feared his participation in the Qatar World Cup could be over after he sustained an ankle injury in their opening … Soccer • 05 Dec 22
Hamann: Kenny must have been 'watching different game' RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann branded Ireland's first half performance in their 2-1 loss to Norway "pathetic" and sharply criticised Stephen Kenny's post-match comments defending … Soccer • 17 Nov 22
Hamann: Jury out whether Klopp can arrest Reds slide The jury remains out whether Jurgen Klopp can arrest Liverpool's poor Premier League, according to former Reds midfielder Didi Hamann. Soccer • 01 Nov 22
Klopp hammers Hamann over Liverpool comments Jurgen Klopp refused to countenance former Liverpool hero Didi Hamann's analysis of Liverpool ahead of the Champions League game against Rangers on Wednesday night. Soccer • 11 Oct 22
Hamann offers Ireland ray of hope after Armenia shock Didi Hamann offered Ireland a ray of hope on what was a bitterly disappointing day for Stephen Kenny's side in Yerevan. Soccer • 05 Jun 22
Hamann: Loss could have 'bigger impact' on Liverpool Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann believes the club's defeat in the Champions League final represents more than just a loss and may prove to be … Soccer • 29 May 22
'I'm not a fan' - RTÉ panel disagree over Panenka Karim Benzema, the leading scorer in the Champions League, claimed the final goal in an absorbing Champions League semi-final in a 4-3 defeat to Man … Soccer • 26 Apr 22
Hamann: 'Genius' Benitez will be loved at Everton Former Liverpool player Didi Hamann expects Rafa Benitez to win over some unhappy Everton supporters following his appointment at Goodison Park. Soccer • 01 Jul 21
Euro 2020 Podcast: Hamann - England's Kane conundrum Raf Diallo is joined by Didi Hamann to look ahead to the upcoming Euro 2020 group games involving England and Germany as well as to … Euro 2020 • 18 Jun 21
Top flight football set to return in Germany - Hamann Didi Hamann believes that a return to top flight football in Germany is only a matter of weeks away, and the RTÉ Sport pundit expects … Soccer • 30 Apr 20
It's time for Klopp to deliver a trophy, says Hamann Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann believes that manager Jurgen Klopp needs to bring silverware to the club or he will risk the atmosphere turning sour … Soccer • 06 Mar 19
Belgium could be better off without de Bruyne - Hamann RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann believes that Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has some tough decisions ahead of him as his side prepare to take on … World Cup 2018 • 03 Jul 18
Hamann: German attitude bordered on embarrassing Didi Hamann says the manner of Germany's shock World Cup exit is the biggest cause of disappointment and believes the lack of leadership cost the … Soccer • 27 Jun 18
'You can't legislate for your goalkeeper doing that' The RTÉ panel react to Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, with Eamon Dunphy blaming Jurgen Klopp for having Loris Karius in goal in Kiev Soccer • 27 May 18
Fans proved in 2005 they can make a difference: Hamann The red army is moving en masse to the Ukrainian capital for a Champions League showdown with Real Madrid. Soccer • 26 May 18
Van Dijk has turned Liverpool around, says Hamann 2005 Champions League winner Didi Hamann believes that the arrival of Virgil van Dijk at Anfield has helped Liverpool move from a team 'not going … Soccer • 25 May 18
Didi Hamann baffled by Ireland's lack of tactical nous RTÉ Soccer analyst Dietmar Hamann says he "expected more" from the Irish management tactically in the harrowing 5-1 defeat to Denmark in last night's World … Soccer • 15 Nov 17
Didi Hamann: Liverpool going nowhere under Klopp Liverpool's defensive frailties were again on show in their draw with Sevilla - an outcome that prompted Didi Hamann to question the direction of the … Soccer • 14 Sep 17
'They let the club down, they let him down' The RTÉ Soccer panel of Richie Sadlier, Didi Hamann and Eamon Dunphy disect Arsenal's 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich and what it … Soccer • 15 Feb 17
VIDEO: RTÉ panel discuss McGeady criticism The RTÉ panel disagreed with Roy Keane’s stinging pre-tournament criticism of Aiden McGeady, with Didi Hamann saying the public dressing down was the right decision. Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16
Hamann confident Ireland will make winning start RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann is “quietly confident” that the Republic of Ireland will get their European Championship campaign off to a winning start against … Euro 2016 • 11 Jun 16
VIDEO: RTÉ panel discusses Neville's Valencia move RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann has questioned the wisdom of Gary Neville's move to Valencia and feels his friendship with the owner had more to … Soccer • 10 Dec 15
Hamann: Argentina the team to beat in Brazil Former World Cup finalist and RTÉ Sport pundit Didi Hamann believes that Argentina are the team to beat in Brazil, but says Chile may surprise … World Cup • 10 Jun 14