Enrique Takes the Helm in Spain
July 9, 2018 No Responses

Enrique Takes the Helm in Spain

Luis Enrique has been named as the new coach of Spain. The Spanish federation (RFEF) has announced the former Barcelona boss will be the full-time successor to Julen Lopetegui. Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup last...
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Robots Threaten Irish Jobs
July 9, 2018 No Responses

Robots Threaten Irish Jobs

Two out of every five jobs in Ireland are set to disappear or change substantially over the next 20 years because of increasing automation. Robots, IT, and artificial intelligence are all making growing inroads into the workplace, leaving only a...
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Heirro Leaves Spain Job After World Cup Exit
July 8, 2018 No Responses

Heirro Leaves Spain Job After World Cup Exit

Fernando Hierro, Spain’s stand-in coach during the World Cup, is to leave the Spanish Football Federation after rejecting the chance to return to his former role as sporting director. Hierro had a contract in force but has instead decided to...
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Tottenham Legend Alan Gilzean Dies, Aged 79
July 8, 2018 No Responses

Tottenham Legend Alan Gilzean Dies, Aged 79

Former Tottenham and Scotland striker Alan Gilzean has died at the age of 79. Dundee, where he began his career, wrote on their official Twitter account that Gilzean died on Sunday morning having recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour....
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Croatia Eliminate Russian Hosts in Penalty Shoot Out
July 7, 2018 No Responses

Croatia Eliminate Russian Hosts in Penalty Shoot Out

Croatia are through to the World Cup semi-finals after Zlatko Dalic’s side beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in their last-eight match in Sochi. Ivan Rakitic converted the decisive spot-kick after Mario Fernandes, who had netted...
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England Through to First World Cup Semi-Final in 28 Years
July 7, 2018 No Responses

England Through to First World Cup Semi-Final in 28 Years

England have made it through to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years thanks to goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli against stoic Sweden today. Days after laying their penalty ghosts to rest against Colombia, Gareth Southgate’s men...
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Taoiseach Optimistic on Brexit Resolution after Call with Theresa May
July 7, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Optimistic on Brexit Resolution after Call with Theresa May

The Taoiseach has said that he enjoyed a ‘good phone call’ with Theresa May today. Leo Varadkar welcomed the proposals from the British Government, which he stated “can input into talks on the future relationship” – adding that he...
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Belgium Eliminate The Seleção from the World Cup
July 6, 2018 No Responses

Belgium Eliminate The Seleção from the World Cup

Belgium produced a stunning performance to claim a place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over five-times champions Brazil in Kazan. A Fernandinho own goal and fierce strike from Kevin De Bruyne put Roberto Martinez’s side in...
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France Progress to Semi-Finals with Win over Uruguay
July 6, 2018 No Responses

France Progress to Semi-Finals with Win over Uruguay

France became the first side to book their place in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win over Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod. The South Americans huffed and puffed but never really troubled the 1998 champions who advanced...
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Barnier Denies EU is Asking For Border Between The North and the UK
July 6, 2018 No Responses

Barnier Denies EU is Asking For Border Between The North and the UK

The chief Brexit negotiator says Europe is not calling for a border to be put in place in Ireland. Mr Barnier has been negotiating with the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Commission. “Let me be clear – we...
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