UEFA Says Plans For European Super League ‘Inevitably Become Boring’

UEFA Says Plans For European Super League ‘Inevitably Become Boring’

UEFA has underlined its strong opposition to the formation of a European super league in the wake of reports of plans to launch a new continental competition involving Liverpool and Manchester United. The Premier League giants are reportedly involved in...
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Border Businesses Express Concern That Northern Retailers Will Remain Open

Border Businesses Express Concern That Northern Retailers Will Remain Open

A business owner in the border area has expressed concern that retail outlets in Northern Ireland will remain open while they shut in the Republic. Non-essential retail outlets will close from midnight on Wednesday when Ireland goes into a second...
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North’s Health Minister Rejects Claim That Covid Rates Are Higher In Nationalist Areas

North’s Health Minister Rejects Claim That Covid Rates Are Higher In Nationalist Areas

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister and chief medical officer have rejected the suggestion the spread of Covid-19 has any link to political affiliation. Robin Swann and Dr Michael McBride’s comments came amid the continuing fall-out from Agriculture Ministe...
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Ireland Faces Cycle Of Rolling Lockdowns Says Taoiseach

Ireland Faces Cycle Of Rolling Lockdowns Says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he foresees a cycle of rolling level Covid-19 restrictions as the country tries to halt the spread of the virus. Micheál Martin said he recognized that the introduction of Level 5 restrictions would create a “lot...
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Calls Grow For Ministers To Provide Clarity On ‘Social Bubbles’

Calls Grow For Ministers To Provide Clarity On ‘Social Bubbles’

Ministers have been urged to clarify guidance on “social bubbles” which limits them to people who have “mental health challenges”. As part of its second lockdown strategy, the Government said it would introduce the concept to ease isolation issues. On....
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Pickford To Face No Action Over Van Dijk Horror Tackle

Pickford To Face No Action Over Van Dijk Horror Tackle

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford will face no further action over the challenge which left Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk facing knee surgery. The PA news agency reports that the England international will escape punishment as the incident during Saturday’...
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Most People Agree All Drinks Containers Should Be Included In Deposit Return Scheme

Most People Agree All Drinks Containers Should Be Included In Deposit Return Scheme

Almost nine in ten people believe all drinks containers should be included in Ireland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), a survey has found. The poll by environment charity Voice Ireland found 88% favor an “all-in” model to tackle Ireland’s waste crisis......
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Manchester United To Face PSG Without Maguire, Greenwood Or Cavani

Manchester United To Face PSG Without Maguire, Greenwood Or Cavani

Manchester United will have to cope with the absence of several star names when they return to Champions League action against Paris St Germain. Harry Maguire, Mason Greenwood and new signing Edinson Cavani, who will not make his United bow...
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Ireland To Enter Second Lockdown In Attempt To Curb Spread Of Covid-19.

Ireland To Enter Second Lockdown In Attempt To Curb Spread Of Covid-19.

The Irish Government has agreed to impose the highest level of restrictions under its five-tiered plan for living with Covid-19 from midnight on Wednesday for six weeks. In doing so, the country will adopt one of the strictest lockdowns in...
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Jimenez’s Winner Against Leeds Sends Wolves Into Sixth Place

Jimenez’s Winner Against Leeds Sends Wolves Into Sixth Place

Raul Jimenez’s deflected strike clinched Wolves a 1-0 win at Leeds and catapulted them up to sixth place in the Premier League table. The Mexico striker’s tame second-half effort wrong-footed Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier after hitting Kalvin Phillips on ...
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