UEFA To Consider ‘Final Eight’ For European Competitions From 2024

UEFA To Consider ‘Final Eight’ For European Competitions From 2024

UEFA says a ‘final eight’ will be considered as a way to round off the Champions League and Europa League from 2024. The single-country, one-leg format was adopted for practical purposes as an effective way to conclude the competitions last...
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Former Aer Lingus Boss Calls For Quarantine To Be Replaced By Pre-Departure Tests

Former Aer Lingus Boss Calls For Quarantine To Be Replaced By Pre-Departure Tests

The former boss of Aer Lingus has demanded that the self-isolation requirement in Ireland and the UK for international arrivals is replaced by Covid-19 tests before departure. Sean Doyle, who was appointed chief executive of British Airways last week, told...
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Aston Villa Remain Undefeated After Barkley Strikes Late Against Foxes

Aston Villa Remain Undefeated After Barkley Strikes Late Against Foxes

Ross Barkley’s added-time winner lifted Aston Villa into second in the Premier League as they beat Leicester 1-0 at the King Power Stadium. The on-loan Chelsea midfielder’s 25-yard strike as experienced defender Jonny Evans backed off was the one piece...
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West Ham Put On A Late Show To Draw With Tottenham

West Ham Put On A Late Show To Draw With Tottenham

West Ham ruined Gareth Bale’s return to the Tottenham team as they scored three goals in the final eight minutes to steal a 3-3 draw in north London. The Hammers were dead and buried after Spurs raced into a 3-0...
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Over 1,000 More Cases Reported In The North As Protesters Gather At Stormont

Over 1,000 More Cases Reported In The North As Protesters Gather At Stormont

There have been 1,012 new Covid-19 cases in The North in the last 24-hour reporting period, the NI Department of Health has announced. Some 7,090 new positive cases have been notified in the last seven days. There are 228 patients...
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Manchester United Leave It Late, But Defeat Magpies In Newcastle

Manchester United Leave It Late, But Defeat Magpies In Newcastle

Bruno Fernandes made amends for a penalty miss with a superb finish as Manchester United left it late to surge to victory at Newcastle. Fernandes capped a superb 86th-minute attack by clipping the ball inside the far post after earlier...
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Guardiola Hails ‘Important Victory’ Over Gunners At The Etihad

Guardiola Hails ‘Important Victory’ Over Gunners At The Etihad

Pep Guardiola called Saturday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal an “important victory” as he admitted Manchester City are still some way short of their best. Raheem Sterling’s 23rd-minute goal proved the difference between the sides as Ederson made key saves from...
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Donegal Man Trying To Become First To Swim Around Ireland Arrives In Co Down

Donegal Man Trying To Become First To Swim Around Ireland Arrives In Co Down

A Donegal swimmer who is aiming to become the first to circumnavigate Ireland has paid tribute to the support of local people as he arrived in Co Down. Henry O’Donnell, 56, started his marathon swim at Carrickfin beach in Co...
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10-Man Everton Hold On For A Draw In The Merseyside Derby

10-Man Everton Hold On For A Draw In The Merseyside Derby

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s header salvaged a 2-2 draw for Everton in a controversial 237th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park which saw Richarlison sent off late on. Everton had already escaped a red card and a penalty for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford early...
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Klopp: Defeat To Villa ‘Could Have Been The Most Important Game Of The Season’

Klopp: Defeat To Villa ‘Could Have Been The Most Important Game Of The Season’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits their shock 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa was probably the “knock in the face” his side needed and it could prove to be their most important match of the season. During their runaway title victory,...
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