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# controversy - Monday 25 June, 2018
'VAR is not going well': Queiroz fuming Ronaldo wasn't sent-off for elbow
The Iran coach was not happy after tonight’s game.
# controversy - Thursday 21 June, 2018
TIME hits out at Trump's border separation policy with cover photo
It comes after the US President questioned if he would be on the cover of Time magazine after the North Korea summit last week.
# controversy - Saturday 16 June, 2018
Germany star chuckles at Mexico team's prostitute scandal
Julian Draxler admitted on Saturday it was “fun to read” the reports.
# controversy - Thursday 14 June, 2018
Robbie Williams kicks off World Cup with obscene gesture
The former Take That frontman raised his middle finger at the end of his performance.
# controversy - Tuesday 12 June, 2018
CervicalCheck interim report says €2k payment should be given to women affected immediately
Today’s interim report has recommended that women should not encounter any financial obstacles while participating in investigations.
# controversy - Sunday 10 June, 2018
Man City star 'still grateful' to play for Germany despite being booed by his own supporters
Ilkay Gundogan is determined to play through the jeers.
# controversy - Monday 28 May, 2018
'Tone deaf': Ivanka Trump photo with son sparks backlash over border separations
Outrage continues to grow in the US over a federal government policy to separate the children of undocumented migrants from their parents.
# controversy - Friday 18 May, 2018
Almost all of 209 women or their families affected by Cervical Check scandal contacted by the HSE
It was announced earlier this week that 18 women who had been given a misdiagnosis have since died.
# controversy - Thursday 17 May, 2018
Golfer's wife blamed mother-in-law for attack in 911 call
Krista Glover was arrested after an alleged altercation with the former US Open champion.
# controversy - Tuesday 15 May, 2018
Russia to join Ireland's RWC Pool as ruling made on Rugby Europe debacle
Spain, Romania and Belgium were all hit with sanctions for fielding ineligible players.
# controversy - Monday 14 May, 2018
Germany stars under fire over photo with Turkey president
Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan were accused by their national federation on Monday of having been “manipulated”.
'They found out she was dead so just filed it away': Daughter of woman who died in cervical smear scandal
Grace Rattigan spoke to RTÉ’s Ray D’Arcy about the death of her mother Catherine Reck.
# controversy - Saturday 12 May, 2018
Reporter who broke Russia doping story refused World Cup visa
Hajo Seppelt appears on a list of “undesirable persons” in the country.
# controversy - Friday 11 May, 2018
Leo: 'Emma is 37 years old, roughly my age. She could be my sister or one of my friends'
A package of financial measures for the women impacted by the smear test scandal were announced after a special Cabinet meeting today.
# controversy - Thursday 10 May, 2018
Tony O'Brien has stepped down as HSE Director amid cervical cancer scandal
O’Brien had been the head of the health service since July 2013.
# controversy - Tuesday 8 May, 2018
US laboratory wanted confidentiality clause in Vicky Phelan case
A UK expert will lead the inquiry into the CervicalCheck controversy.
# controversy - Friday 4 May, 2018
# controversy - Saturday 28 April, 2018
'It could have been worse' - Klopp accepts Stoke draw despite penalty controversy
Jurgen Klopp’s anger from Liverpool’s draw at West Brom was nowhere to be seen after Stoke City played out a stalemate at Anfield.
# controversy - Monday 16 April, 2018
International Rugby Players call on World Rugby to take control after Rugby Europe mess
Ineligibility issues came to light after a recent Belgium v Spain fixture.
# controversy - Saturday 14 April, 2018
'He did not taste like tandoori chicken' - Indian wrestler in Games bite row
Sumit Malik won Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s 125kg freestyle class on Saturday
# controversy - Monday 9 April, 2018
Man United star denies deliberately spitting on City crest
Ander Herrera claims he did not insult the Red Devils’ opponents on Saturday.
# controversy - Thursday 5 April, 2018
World Rugby orders full review of Rugby Europe refereeing and eligibility mess
An independent committee will be formed on an emergency basis.
# controversy - Sunday 1 April, 2018
'VAR is a little like sex without pleasure'
After Monaco were left frustrated in their Coupe de la Ligue final loss to PSG, French World Cup-winner Bixente Lizarazu has offered an interesting take.
# controversy - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
Another twist in RWC2019 qualifying mess as Russia lodge enquiry over player eligibility
Rugby Europe set to discuss controversial Belgium v Spain qualifier again on Thursday.
# controversy - Sunday 25 March, 2018
Australia's captain and vice-captain stand down for third Test amid ball-tampering scandal
There had been calls for captain Steve Smith to be sacked as captain after he admitted being the mastermind of a premeditated plan.
# controversy - Sunday 18 March, 2018
Romanian ref under fire after Spain's defeat sends Romania through to Ireland's World Cup pool
The Spanish could still qualify for Japan 2019 via play-offs.
# controversy - Friday 16 March, 2018
'You want to accuse English players to be divers?'
Both Gennaro Gattuso and Arsene Wenger were reluctant to condemn Danny Welbeck after his dive last night.
# controversy - Monday 12 March, 2018
Ex-Liverpool player and TV pundit Jamie Carragher sorry for spitting at girl in car
The former Reds star admitted he was “totally out of order”.
# controversy - Saturday 10 March, 2018
South African officials face action over Sonny Bill Williams masks
The masks were likely to have been worn to taunt Australian batsman David Warner, whose wife reportedly had an encounter with Williams in 2007 before meeting Warner.
# controversy - Tuesday 6 March, 2018
Mo Farah claims 'racial harassment' at airport
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah has made a claim of “racial harassment” following an incident at an airport in Germany.
# controversy - Monday 5 March, 2018
'A distraction': Review will look at abolishing the Strategic Communications Unit
The SCU has come in for fierce criticism in recent weeks.
# controversy - Thursday 1 March, 2018
John McAreavey resigns as Bishop of Dromore in wake of criticism
Calls for him to step down from his role intensified this week.
Pep Guardiola ready to give up 'yellow ribbon' protest
The Catalan manager has been charged by the Football Association over displaying the political symbol on the touchline during games.
# controversy - Monday 26 February, 2018
Taoiseach defends marketing of Ireland 2040 plan as opposition calls for answers
There have been calls for the Taoiseach’s officials to answer questions about the strategy at committees.
# controversy - Thursday 22 February, 2018
Russian curler stripped of Olympic medal for doping
Alexander Krushelnitsky was one of 168 Russian athletes who passed rigorous testing to compete as neutrals.
# controversy - Thursday 15 February, 2018
Caroline Wozniacki fury over opponent's 'unfair' grunting in Qatar win
The recently crowned Australian Open champion won 7-5, 6-1 against Monica Niculescu.
# controversy - Thursday 1 February, 2018
West Ham suspend Head of Recruitment after alleged remarks about African players
Tony Henry has been accused of racism.
# controversy - Thursday 18 January, 2018
Whatever you think about Grobler, it's been good to talk about doping in rugby
The South African has been at the centre of the storm over the past week and a half.
# controversy - Saturday 13 January, 2018
Spartak Moscow heavily criticised following racist tweet about its own players
The Russian champions have received widespread criticism after a club tweet likened black players to “chocolates”.
# controversy - Wednesday 10 January, 2018
'Why don't the white players leave the field when Matuidi is insulted?'
France legend Lilian Thuram has blasted the handling in Italy of the racist abuse directed at Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
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Australia star Folau says he's 'standing firm' on homophobic comments
The devout Christian caused a storm when he made the comments on social media last month.
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