Benitez Backs Gerrard as New Rangers Boss

Benitez Backs Gerrard as New Rangers Boss

Rafael Benitez is convinced Steven Gerrard is dreaming of managing Liverpool one day as he prepares to launch the latest phase of his career. The 37-year-old, who was the Spaniard’s captain at Anfield when they won the Champions League in...
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Revenue Seize 25,000 Liters of Smuggled Beer in Dublin

Revenue Seize 25,000 Liters of Smuggled Beer in Dublin

Revenue Officers in Dublin Port seized more than 25,000 litres of beer yesterday, it has emerged. It had a retail value of €105,000 and representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of more than €52,000 in VAT and Excise Duty....
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Brazilian Football Federation Chief Banned by FIFA

Brazilian Football Federation Chief Banned by FIFA

FIFA has banned Brazilian confederation president Marco Polo Del Nero from all football-related activity for life after he was found guilty of receiving bribes. Football’s world governing body opened the ethics investigation against the CBF chief in Nove...
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Iniesta to Leave Barcelona in Summer

Iniesta to Leave Barcelona in Summer

Andres Iniesta has announced he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season. The Spain international, 33, came through the youth system with the club and turned professional in 2001. He has enjoyed a glittering career for club and...
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Government Scraps Plans for Student Loans

Government Scraps Plans for Student Loans

It seems the government has scrapped plans for a student loan scheme. Junior Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor has told students it’s “off the table” while the current government is in place. Opponents of the “study now, pay later&#...
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Some Insecticides are Banned by EU

Some Insecticides are Banned by EU

EU member states have voted in favor of banning the outdoor use of certain insecticides. A majority of represntatives voted at the Standing Committee for Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF) to ban imidacloprid, clothianadin and thiamethoxam, Mairead McGui...
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10-Man Atlético Gain Vital Away Goal At Arsenal

10-Man Atlético Gain Vital Away Goal At Arsenal

Arsenal have drawn 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. Antoine Griezmann struck in the 82nd minute to give the Spanish side the advantage after they had to survive for 80 minutes with only...
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Grant and Mehaffey Named In Curtis Cup Team

Grant and Mehaffey Named In Curtis Cup Team

Ireland’s Paula Grant and Olivia Mehaffey have been named in the Great Britain and Ireland team which will attempt to retain the Curtis Cup. They join English teenagers Lily May Humphreys (16) and Annabell Fuller (15) on an eight-strong team...
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Gerrard in the Running for Job as Rangers’ Boss

Gerrard in the Running for Job as Rangers’ Boss

Steven Gerrard is among a list of candidates being considered to become the new Rangers boss, according to reports. The former Liverpool and England skipper, currently in charge of the Reds’ Under-18 squad, is now the bookmakers’ favourite to land....
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Real Come from Behind to Down Bayern in Munich

Real Come from Behind to Down Bayern in Munich

Real Madrid’s bid for a third straight Champions League title remained on course after a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Bayern Munich. Two high-quality opponents produced numerous uncharacteristic errors, with Joshua Kimmich beating Real goalkeeper Keylor N...
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