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# Controversial

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# sustained pressure
Explainer: Why has Newstalk decided to suspend George Hook?
The veteran host has made controversial comments before – so why was this time different?
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Sep 16th 2017, 6:30 AM
# Controversial
Fine Gael councillor to face disciplinary hearing over comments about Islam
The councillor posted a series of controversial comments on Twitter regarding migrants and Islam.
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Sep 8th 2017, 6:26 PM
# Sharia Law
Fine Gael criticises one of its councillors for 'unacceptable' comments about Islam
Councillor Brian Murphy claimed that Sharia law is operating in Ireland.
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Sep 7th 2017, 9:17 AM
# You Cannot Be Serious!
John McEnroe says Serena Williams would rank 700th in the world on the men's tour
The American said he still believed she was the best female player ever.
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Jun 26th 2017, 3:46 PM
# experiment
Do you agree with this controversial video referee decision from the France-England match?
Raphael Varane was sent off after some deliberation, much to the dismay of his team-mates.
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Jun 14th 2017, 9:54 AM
# Controversial
Former star Margaret Court says tennis is 'full of lesbians'
The 24-time Grand Slam champion great also claimed transgender children were the work of “the devil”.
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May 31st 2017, 10:29 AM
# Reaction
John Terry 'couldn't care less' about farewell criticism
The arrangement was later described as contrived and embarrassing by some pundits.
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May 24th 2017, 3:34 PM
# Controversial
WTA slams 'unacceptable' Madrid Open over Nastase ceremony appearance
Nastase presented Simona Halep with her trophy last night.
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May 14th 2017, 10:50 AM
# uncertainty
Has controversial star moved on from the NFL after national anthem protest?
Some believe teams won’t sign Colin Kaepernick because of his actions last season.
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May 9th 2017, 11:03 PM
# brave move
The couple on At Your Service completely ignored the Brennans' main advice last night
This is a turn up.
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May 8th 2017, 7:57 AM
# you've gotta see her
Sharapova returns to professional tennis today, 15 months after revealing positive drugs test
However, plenty of players aren’t happy that she is being granted wildcard entries into tournaments.
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Apr 26th 2017, 3:52 PM
# kween
Rihanna has Photoshopped the Queen's head onto some of her most iconic looks and it's causing waves
Instagram is lighting up.
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Apr 24th 2017, 8:51 AM
# Reaction
Furious Ancelotti wants VARs after Bayern's controversial exit
Bayern Munich head coach Carlo Ancelotti did not mince his words about the referee after going out of the Champions League to Real Madrid.
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Apr 18th 2017, 11:59 PM
# oaty goodness
Flahavans fends off Dairy Milk and Tayto to claim top spot in vote for Ireland's favourite food brand
Love Irish Food favourites survey asked 2,150 people about their most-beloved foods.
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Mar 18th 2017, 8:30 PM
# Controversial
Arsene Wenger defends decision to drop Alexis Sanchez
The manager downplayed the significance of his decision to leave out the Chile international.
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Mar 4th 2017, 8:45 PM
# Controversial
Fifa considering penalty shootouts with a difference for 2026 World Cup group games
Technical Director Marco van Basten has admitted US-style format may be introduced.
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Jan 19th 2017, 9:37 PM
# statement
Controversial tennis star Kyrgios wore an interesting t-shirt to a press conference last night
He wore a ‘F**k Donald Trump’ top after beating Rafael Nadal.
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Jan 10th 2017, 11:37 AM
# legal limbo
White House to transfer prisoners out of Guantanamo despite Trump's demands
Trump has vowed to “load (Guantanamo) up with some bad dudes” .
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Jan 4th 2017, 7:08 AM
# Stance
Wiggins lashes out against 'ludicrous' calls to make TUEs public
It’s been a difficult week for the former Tour de France winner.
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Sep 30th 2016, 4:23 PM
# Disappointment
Man United begin Europa League campaign with defeat after controversial winner
Tonny Vilhena struck late in the second half as the Dutch outfit downed Jose Mourinho’s men.
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Sep 15th 2016, 8:11 PM
# Hard done by
'I don't know what you're supposed to do with your arm in that situation' - Boyle on penalty decision
The defender felt aggrieved by referee Deniz Aytekin’s call in the second half of tonight’s Champions League play-off.
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Aug 17th 2016, 10:52 PM
# Reaction
'AIBA a f*****g disgrace to sport!' Paddy Barnes and others react to Michael Conlan's Olympics loss
“I thought Katie’s was really bad yesterday, but this takes the biscuit.”
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Aug 16th 2016, 5:22 PM
# Diet
New bill in Italy aims to jail parents who impose vegan diet on children
The bill follows a series of high-profile cases in which children became ill after allegedly being restricted to a vegan diet.
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Aug 11th 2016, 12:43 PM
# Controversial
There was an "unlawful entry" at the Moore St battlefield site this morning
The government also says workers at the site are being harassed.
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Aug 8th 2016, 6:45 PM
# Controversial
Russian boxers cleared to fight at Rio 2016
The IOC’s review panel has granted permission for the 11 athletes to compete at this month’s Games.
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Aug 4th 2016, 1:48 PM
# Wave Goodbye
The NFL's most controversial concussion doctor is retiring
Elliot Pellman spent 30 years with the NFL, including time as the New York Jets’ team doctor
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Jul 21st 2016, 10:34 AM
# Controversial
Aidan O'Shea tricks the referee into awarding Mayo a crucial penalty with blatant dive
And it ended Fermanagh’s summer.
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Jul 9th 2016, 5:31 PM
# migrant crisis
Denmark has confiscated thousands of euros from immigrants under controversial new laws
Police in Copenhagen took the money from two men and three women from Iran.
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Jun 30th 2016, 7:30 PM
# Controversial
'I wouldn't be betraying Britain by fighting for Pakistan in Rio' - Amir Khan
The Bolton-born fighter is considering the option but the WBC is vowing to impose two-year bans on any pros who fight at the Olympics.
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Jun 5th 2016, 2:06 PM
# Mistake
Controversial tennis star Tomic regrets '$10 million' outburst
The player is trying to repair his public image as he prepares for the second round of the French Open.
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May 25th 2016, 10:01 AM
# Controversial
Cancer charity brands minister's smoking comments "unhelpful and irresponsible"
Finian McGrath said that he personally supports smoking areas in pubs and restaurants.
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May 16th 2016, 4:18 PM
# flash
Model defends controversial 'upskirt' Calvin Klein ad
Some people have described the image as predatory.
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May 14th 2016, 2:53 PM
# Controversial
Jack Grealish named in England U21 squad
After a controversial country switch, Grealish will make his first English appearance soon.
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May 12th 2016, 2:57 PM
# Controversial
Child benefit tied to school attendance in draft programme for government
The clause says the measure is to “address poor attendance within some families”.
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May 11th 2016, 6:25 AM
# slip of the tongue
Tomás O Sé apologises for Dublin 'scumbag' claim
The Kerry legend backtracked on social media for his remarks on national radio.
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May 9th 2016, 12:33 PM
# Controversial
Gerry Adams: “I’ve never seen myself as white. That’s only skin deep."
The Sinn Féin leader has again defended his comparison of Irish nationalists with African-American slaves.
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May 3rd 2016, 5:12 PM
# red card
Vardy controversially sent off for diving before Leicester find a 95th-minute equaliser
Premier League leaders Leicester had to battle back to claim a 2-2 draw with West Ham.
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Apr 17th 2016, 3:17 PM
# Controversial
Pictures: More than 100 migrants have been sent back to Turkey
Yesterday saw the second wave of deportations.
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Apr 9th 2016, 8:45 AM
# Controversial
Uefa cite ‘Manchester is full of sh*t’ chant but ignore songs on tragedies
The governing body only notes one song in their charge sheet from the recent Europa League clash.
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Mar 31st 2016, 2:02 PM
# Controversial
'It was a dark time' - James McClean opens up on supporter abuse
The midfielder feels that his actions are being blown out of proportion.
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Feb 20th 2016, 9:41 AM
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