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# Best of Enemies

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2022
'For once, will yous do us a favour?' - England helping no longer 'Spursy' Ireland
Vera Pauw’s side are chasing the World Cup dream.
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Sep 6th 2022, 8:30 AM
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DeChambeau, Koepka say spat good for golf
Both spoke at Torrey Pines as they prepared for Thursday’s start of the 121st US Open.
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Jun 15th 2021, 9:37 PM
Klopp will put friendship with Alex Ferguson to one side on Sunday
The current Reds boss and the former Manchester United manager regularly exchange messages.
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Jan 16th 2021, 11:13 PM
Mourinho: 'I have better feelings for Pep than you can imagine'
The Tottenham boss says that, despite the rivalry, he has nothing but respect for Man City’s manager.
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Feb 2nd 2020, 9:00 PM
'We need to restore the integrity of the presidency': Democrat candidates target Trump in debate
Only a day after Trump’s impeachment, seven candidates gathered for another debate.
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Dec 20th 2019, 7:28 AM
'You want to come?!' - Birmingham hit back at ex-boss Monk after Clotet blast
The Sheffield Wednesday manager was surprisingly sacked by the Blues in June.
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Nov 26th 2019, 6:20 PM
Manchester United v Liverpool: The memorable Premier League meetings in their storied rivalry
The heavyweight clubs have served up a few treats in the Premier League era, even if recent meetings have been mostly forgettable.
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Oct 19th 2019, 10:33 AM
Ronaldo will be 'fired up' by Messi's success
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri also spoke about Aaron Ramsey’s imminent move from Arsenal.
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May 2nd 2019, 3:13 PM
Jose Mourinho pays tribute to 'sweet enemy' Wenger
The Frenchman deserves more recognition for overseeing Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ season, according to his former bitter rival.
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Feb 22nd 2019, 7:51 AM
'Juve have become a clear favourite for the Champions League'
Lionel Messi says he was surprised by Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Real Madrid.
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Sep 4th 2018, 2:35 PM
'While Messi and Cristiano are in form, he will have to settle for third place'
Roberto Carlos has suggested Neymar is still a long way off a Ballon d’Or success.
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Mar 28th 2018, 11:24 PM
Mourinho comes to Conte and Chelsea's defence after 'ridiculous' criticism
The Blues came in for intense criticism after losing to Manchester City, but the rival manager doesn’t believe the harsh talk is warranted.
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Mar 6th 2018, 9:22 AM
Michael Breen bags 2-9 but finishes on losing side as Kilkenny edge Tipperary in thriller
Richie Leahy scored the winning point for Brian Cody’s side in stoppage-time.
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Feb 25th 2018, 4:30 PM
'Mourinho said serious words and used serious words. I won't forget this'
Antonio Conte refused to cede ground in his ongoing row with his Man United counterpart.
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Jan 9th 2018, 3:18 PM
'There was a lot of rubbish said and certain things were totally lies': Caulfield slams Dundalk
The Cork City boss had little time for Stephen Kenny’s comments ahead of the FAI Cup final.
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Nov 8th 2017, 11:27 PM
'What he does has nothing to do with me': Conan not prepared to step aside when Heaslip returns
The Leinster number eight was man of the match again on Friday night.
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Sep 10th 2017, 2:44 PM
We go again! Dublin and Mayo to meet in a repeat of the 2016 All-Ireland final
They played out two thoroughly entertaining contests 12 months ago.
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Aug 27th 2017, 7:57 PM
Gloves are off for Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel and a bitter rivalry is badly needed in F1
The pair – involved in a proper battle for the championship – were involved in a high-profile incident in Baku today.
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Jun 25th 2017, 9:59 PM
Sergio: Nothing but respect for Harrington after 'great' chat at McIlroy's wedding
Garcia and Harrington kissed and made up at Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s wedding last month.
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May 11th 2017, 12:27 PM
'I hope Wenger keeps his job at Arsenal' - Mourinho
Two old adversaries are set to lock horns once again at Emirates Stadium on Sunday as both sides chase down a top-four finish.
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May 7th 2017, 11:56 AM
Novak Djokovic feared Andy Murray payback in Qatar Open thriller
Murray’s 28-match winning streak came to an end in the Qatar Open final.
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Jan 7th 2017, 7:52 PM
War of words between Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones continues as England's scrum criticised
The England boss. riled his native Australia by calling for a pre-match meeting with referee Jaco Peper.
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Nov 29th 2016, 11:44 AM
Moving in together! Bohemians and Shelbourne to share redeveloped Dalymount Park
An agreement has been reached with Dublin City Council for the clubs to become co-anchor tenants.
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Oct 4th 2016, 9:51 AM
Celtic and Rangers to meet in League Cup semi-final
The Scottish League Cup semi-final will pit fierce Glasgow rivals Rangers and Celtic against one another.
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Sep 22nd 2016, 10:39 PM
'O'Shea and McManamon were swinging at each other' - Dublin and Mayo's pre-match fracas
Tensions between the two sides threatened to boil over on a couple of occasions.
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Sep 18th 2016, 11:58 PM
Business as usual - or bright new dawn? Ulster final an existential battle for Donegal and Tyrone
“Tyrone have the firepower, but Donegal have the guile, and a punch of their own,” writes Tommy Martin.
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Jul 15th 2016, 8:33 AM
Ronaldo and Bale showed each other the respect they deserve after the final whistle tonight
Much has been made of the pair’s rivalry, but their post-match actions suggested there were no personal problems between the two.
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Jul 6th 2016, 11:57 PM
Defensive issues, kick-out battle and more Donegal-Monaghan talking points
Plenty of to discuss as Donegal and Monaghan meet in the Ulster semi-final.
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Jun 25th 2016, 4:04 PM
Mercedes team-mates Hamilton and Rosberg crash within seconds of Spanish GP start
Teenager Max Verstappen seizes chance in Barcelona to become the youngest-ever winner of an F1 Grand Prix.
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May 15th 2016, 2:53 PM
On this day in 1999, one of the greatest FA Cup ties took place
The semi-final replay between Manchester United and Arsenal will live long in the memory.
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Apr 14th 2016, 7:11 PM
Clinical Kerry send 14-man Cork packing down to Division 2
Colm Cooper kicked six points as the Kingdom took a well deserved victory in Tralee.
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Apr 3rd 2016, 5:12 PM
'He drove me to become better' - Roy Keane pays glowing tribute to 'immense' Vieira
The Irishman admits himself and his former playing rival will never be “bosom buddies”.
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Jan 25th 2016, 1:15 PM
5 talking points ahead of Galway and Mayo's Connacht showdown
It’s been seven years since Galway have beaten Mayo in the championship, but Sunday presents as good a time as any.
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Jun 14th 2015, 8:45 AM
'When you're with him, he'll back you': Davy Fitzgerald's Limerick connection
Fitzy’s role with Limerick IT means he knows a lot of the Treaty stars.
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May 23rd 2015, 10:50 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo hails 'fantastic' Steven Gerrard
The Real Madrid forward has paid tribute to the outgoing Liverpool captain.
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May 22nd 2015, 9:48 AM
Ferdinand set to miss clash with 'biggest idiot' Terry
The QPR defender is unlikely to be available for Sunday’s game with Chelsea.
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Apr 10th 2015, 12:25 PM
Tyrrell cleared, Carolan sticks to winning plans - Here are the Ireland Women and U20 teams
The Women and the Wolfpuppies will hope to get the weekend off to a perfect start.
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Feb 25th 2015, 3:48 PM
The most passionate rivalries in world sport
They’re gonna get it on cos they don’t get along.
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Jan 2nd 2015, 2:00 PM
Resurgent Man United stalk hurting Liverpool
Hostilities resume this afternoon between two sides desperately seeking to return to former glories.
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Dec 14th 2014, 7:00 AM
Opinion: Irrelevant Keane and Ferguson should find dignity in silence
The ex-United duo have been trading digs for a number of years now.
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Oct 24th 2014, 2:23 PM
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