New EU President Ready to Negotiate Trade Deal After Brexit Completed

New EU President Ready to Negotiate Trade Deal After Brexit Completed

The incoming president of the European Council has said the EU stands ready to negotiate a trade deal once Brexit happens. On a visit to Dublin, Charles Michel would not be drawn on whether it was realistic to anticipate an...
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O’Neill Says His Being in Charge for Euro Qualifying Play-Off is the ‘Plan at the Minute’

O’Neill Says His Being in Charge for Euro Qualifying Play-Off is the ‘Plan at the Minute’

Michael O’Neill has stopped short of confirming he will remain in charge of Northern Ireland until March in the likely scenario that they reach the Euro 2020 qualifiers. O’Neill was appointed boss of Stoke last week but the announcement from...
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Messi Scores Winner Against Brazil on International Return

Messi Scores Winner Against Brazil on International Return

Lionel Messi made a successful return to international football as Argentina gained a measure of revenge on Brazil for this summer’s Copa America semi-final defeat with a 1-0 win in Riyadh. The 32-year-old was banned for three months by CONMEBOL...
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Varadkar: Tariff and Quota-Free Trade Between Britain and Ireland Important After Brexit

Varadkar: Tariff and Quota-Free Trade Between Britain and Ireland Important After Brexit

It is crucial to have tariff and quota-free trade between Ireland and Britain after Brexit, Leo Varadkar has said. The Taoiseach said there is an assurance that there will not be a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic...
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British-Irish Council to Focus on Brexit and Substance Abuse

British-Irish Council to Focus on Brexit and Substance Abuse

Political leaders from across the UK and Ireland are to discuss how to deal with “shared issues” such as Brexit and tackling drug abuse at a meeting in Dublin. The latest British-Irish Council (BIC) summit will be attended by senior...
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Three New Goalscorers as Ireland Defeat New Zealand

Three New Goalscorers as Ireland Defeat New Zealand

The Republic of Ireland warmed up for Monday evening’s crucial EURO 2020 qualifier against Denmark in style as they comfortably defeated New Zealand 3-1 at the Aviva Stadium. First Ireland goals for Derrick Williams, Sean Maguire and Callum Robinson were...
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Harry Kane Scores Hat-Trick as England Ease into Euro 2020

Harry Kane Scores Hat-Trick as England Ease into Euro 2020

Harry Kane’s hat-trick helped Gareth Southgate’s side roar past Montenegro and seal Euro 2020 qualification as England celebrated their 1,000th match in style. Former captains and Three Lions greats were among those in attendance on a landmark occasion at ...
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Varadkar Says Bedroom Tax is ‘a Terrible Idea’

Varadkar Says Bedroom Tax is ‘a Terrible Idea’

The Taoiseach has ruled out the idea of introducing a “bedroom tax” in Ireland. The suggestion of a levy to get older people to downsize and free up family homes was firmly rejected after a majority of the 1,200 people...
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Montreal Impact Appoint Thierry Henry as Head Coach

Montreal Impact Appoint Thierry Henry as Head Coach

Thierry Henry has been appointed as head coach of Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact. The former Arsenal striker has signed a two-year contract, with the option of a further season, following an unsuccessful stint in charge of Monaco which...
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Saracens’ Mark McCall Asks For Patience Over Questions on Club’s Future

Saracens’ Mark McCall Asks For Patience Over Questions on Club’s Future

Mark McCall says everyone at Saracens is aware of the need to be patient in pursuit of answers over the club’s long-term future. The Allianz Park side have appealed against a 35-point deduction in the Gallagher Premiership and a fine...
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