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# controversy - Monday 29 June, 2020
'Heartbroken' and 'disgusted' - Outrage among county minor teams after cancellations but no change in sight
Dublin and Waterford minor ladies football teams launch online petitions after competitions impacted.
# controversy - Thursday 25 June, 2020
On this day in 2014, Luis Suarez is handed a four-month ban for biting
Fifa took unprecedented against the Uruguayan striker after the infamous incident at the World Cup in Brazil.
Outrage over 'very unfair' decision to cancel minor camogie action but association mounts defence
A petition has been launched over the decision to cancel the All-Ireland minor championship.
# controversy - Wednesday 17 June, 2020
Players take knee before goalline row gives Villa point on Premier League return
After 100 days in coronavirus lockdown, the Premier League returned.
# controversy - Wednesday 27 May, 2020
Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.
# controversy - Saturday 9 May, 2020
More controversy surrounds this weekend's UFC return as fighter and cornermen test positive for Covid-19
Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza’s fight is off but as of now, UFC 249 is still going ahead.
# controversy - Friday 24 April, 2020
Rangers call for another investigation as report finds ‘no evidence of improper behaviour’ in SPFL vote
The Glasgow club believe the first investigation did not go far enough.
# controversy - Thursday 16 April, 2020
Hearts owner 'disillusioned' by result of Scottish league vote
The leagues below the Premiership have been ended as Dundee reversed their intended vote.
# controversy - Monday 24 February, 2020
Mo Farah caught up in controversy over 2014 London Marathon injection
The four-time Olympic champion had been asked by USADA whether he had been injected with L-carnitine.
# controversy - Friday 21 February, 2020
Eddie Jones issues apology to journalist after race joke
The England head coach is under pressure ahead of Sunday’s game against Ireland.
# controversy - Sunday 16 February, 2020
# controversy - Friday 14 February, 2020
'French Oscars' board resigns amid Roman Polanski controversy
His film An Officer and a Spy topped the list of nominations.
# controversy - Sunday 9 February, 2020
Jones makes UFC history despite question marks over contentious decision
Dominick Reyes was adamant that he did enough to dethrone Jon Jones last night in Houston.
# controversy - Saturday 11 January, 2020
Malaga sack coach after explicit video emerges
Victor Sanchez del Amo has been fired on disciplinary grounds.
# controversy - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
Diarmaid Ferriter: Expert Advisory Group 'did not recommend State commemoration of the RIC' Exclusive
Ferriter, a member of the EAG, told TheJournal.ie today that the group had envisioned an academic event such as a conference or seminar.
# controversy - Monday 23 December, 2019
Verona Murphy has been 'through a tough time' but it's the right decision to take her off the FG ticket, says Coveney
Coveney said the by-election campaign was ‘personally stressful’ on Murphy.
# controversy - Monday 16 December, 2019
Serie A use monkey paintings for anti-racism initiative
The new artwork sparked a backlash on social media but the artist explained that he wanted to turn the derogatory term on racists who use it.
'It will have serious implications for Arsenal' - China on Ozil
The Gunners have distanced themselves from their player’s comments.
# controversy - Thursday 5 December, 2019
'Theoretically, things could cost anything': Children's hospital chairman says costs could increase more
The Public Accounts Committee met in the Oireachtas today.
# controversy - Wednesday 4 December, 2019
Ballon d'Or: Mane overlooked for being African, claims Senegal team-mate
Cheikhou Kouyate indicated he feels European and South American players are favoured in the voting.
# controversy - Tuesday 3 December, 2019
Tiger Woods defends Saudi Arabian golf tournament
Meanwhile, Phil Mickelson’s decision to play in the country has been criticised.
# controversy - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
Old Oireachtas printers not eco-friendly, case for new controversial printer argued
The purchase of the printer is due to be discussed by the Public Accounts Committee later this week.
# controversy - Saturday 23 November, 2019
Mario Balotelli dropped after training ground bust-up
The player has a row with Brescia coach Fabio Grosso.
# controversy - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Extinction Rebellion hits out at co-founder after he calls Holocaust 'just another f**kery in human history'
In an interview, Roger Hallam compared the Holocaust to other historical massacres.
# controversy - Tuesday 19 November, 2019
Government signs off on contract for controversial €3 billion National Broadband Plan
The cabinet met this morning to facilitate signing off on the multi-billion euro plan.
# controversy - Sunday 10 November, 2019
Alexander-Arnold feared VAR intervention prior to Liverpool opener
Liverpool’s win over Manchester City was not without controversy, with Trent Alexander-Arnold at the forefront due to a possible handball.
# controversy - Thursday 7 November, 2019
Department boss says he's 'satisfied' the Public Services Card rollout is value for money
The Secretary General of the Department of Social Protection is due before the PAC today.
# controversy - Wednesday 6 November, 2019
Croatian footballer in trouble for killing chicken on pitch
Ivan Gazdek was red-carded for unsporting behaviour.
# controversy - Tuesday 5 November, 2019
'I've just felt nothing but low' - Shamrock Rovers 'keeper addresses FAI Cup final anthem stance
Alan Mannus received criticism after not facing the Irish flag.
# controversy - Monday 21 October, 2019
'Explanations will be necessary' - France upset over Jaco Peyper photo
The South African referee has come under fire for a photo shared on social media.
# controversy - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Turkey defends footballers over controversial goal celebration
Players were seen as supporting the country’s current military operation in Syria.
# controversy - Monday 30 September, 2019
Players considering withdrawing from Carlow panel due to club hurling fall-out
The Carlow CCC informed St Mullins yesterday that they had been awarded the win.
# controversy - Friday 27 September, 2019
Fifa hit out at 'unfair and misleading' reports over voting for The Best awards
Mohamed Salah appeared to be upset when the full list of voting was released without his country’s selections.
'It was the right call morally' - Why Antrim's chairman halted semi-final replay shootout
Lamh Dhearg and Portglenone will go to a second replay.
# controversy - Wednesday 25 September, 2019
Over a thousand names added to home help waiting list in space of four months as total surges to 7,300
The latest HSE figures from July show that 7,300 people are waiting on home support services.
# controversy - Friday 13 September, 2019
Legendary racehorse trainer denies doping Triple Crown king Justify
‘I unequivocally reject any implication that scopolamine was ever intentionally administered,’ Bob Baffert said.
# controversy - Thursday 12 September, 2019
Anthony Joshua's trainer clarifies concussion comments after coming under fire
Rob McCracken initially suggested he allowed his fighter to continue while concussed.
# controversy - Thursday 5 September, 2019
PSNI chief moves to clarify 'we will have your kids' threat to paramilitaries
Byrne said he accepted his enthusiasm to speak in soundbites had created a distraction.
# controversy - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
Inter fans' group incredibly excuses Lukaku racist abuse as 'a form of respect'
The Belgium striker was subjected to monkey chants from Cagliari supporters over the weekend.
# controversy - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
Mo Salah U-turn on team-mate's harassment scandal divides Egyptians
The Liverpool star sent controversial tweets that demanded the disgraced player be given a ‘second chance’.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (809)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (156)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (116)
I've no bookings made but I might (85)
I hope to go to both (60)
I've made several bookings (16)
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BBC severs ties with pundit Ramage after Derby ‘black lads’ comments
The former footballer has apologised for the remark.
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