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Almost 6,000 greyhounds killed in Ireland every year, new RTÉ documentary reveals

# Controversy

Almost 6,000 greyhounds killed in Ireland every year, new RTÉ documentary reveals

Jun 26th 2019, 6:10 AM 27,202 Views 90 Comments

The programme also revealed cases of unregulated hare coursing in Cork.

FAI hit back at claims they are not doing enough to stamp out violence against referees

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# Controversy

FAI hit back at claims they are not doing enough to stamp out violence against referees

Jun 24th 2019, 1:11 PM 9,576 Views 18 Comments

20-year-old official Harry McCann said an U13 manager attempted “to strike me” in a game on Saturday.

Double dose of VAR drama as France allowed re-take missed penalty - and score

# Women's World Cup

From The42

# Women's World Cup

Double dose of VAR drama as France allowed re-take missed penalty - and score

Jun 17th 2019, 10:18 PM 10,223 Views 10 Comments

Hosts top Group A with 100% record while Norway go through as runners-up.

# Controversy

Police in the UK are investigating comedian Jo Brand over 'battery acid' joke on BBC radio show

Updated Jun 13th 2019, 5:30 PM 38,884 Views 78 Comments

Brand make a joke about throwing battery acid at “unpleasant characters” rather than milkshakes.

Explainer: Why Liverpool's Champions League final penalty was given

# Controversy

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# Controversy

Explainer: Why Liverpool's Champions League final penalty was given

Jun 1st 2019, 11:05 PM 20,651 Views 36 Comments

The referee’s decision to penalise Moussa Sissoko for handball seemed harsh as it struck his chest before touching his arm.

'He is very important for us, on the pitch and off. We want to give him a trophy'

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# Controversy

'He is very important for us, on the pitch and off. We want to give him a trophy'

May 28th 2019, 6:30 PM 4,545 Views 2 Comments

This week’s all-London Europa League final has been marred by Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s decision not to travel due to fears for his safety.

The long-running row dividing Irish karate has been resolved

# Controversy

From The42

# Controversy

The long-running row dividing Irish karate has been resolved

May 28th 2019, 2:13 PM 5,975 Views 5 Comments

The outcome has been hailed as a step in the right direction for the sport.

Life support resumes for man in controversial case after court reverses earlier decision

# Vincent Lambert

Life support resumes for man in controversial case after court reverses earlier decision

May 21st 2019, 12:46 PM 20,472 Views 21 Comments

Vincent Lambert is at the centre of a hugely controversial court case.

Iceland contestants have Palestine flag banners confiscated at Eurovision venue

# Controversy

Iceland contestants have Palestine flag banners confiscated at Eurovision venue

May 19th 2019, 1:09 AM 66,718 Views 111 Comments

Meanwhile Eurovision organisers released a statement after two of Madonna’s dancers wore Israeli and Palestine flags.

Arsenal tell Uefa they are 'bitterly disappointed' over Europa League final ticketing debacle

# Controversy

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# Controversy

Arsenal tell Uefa they are 'bitterly disappointed' over Europa League final ticketing debacle

May 16th 2019, 11:39 AM 8,259 Views 13 Comments

They have been given just 6,000 tickets for the game, less than 10% of the stadium’s capacity.

Rangers furious as defender handed retrospective ban

# Controversy

From The42

# Controversy

Rangers furious as defender handed retrospective ban

May 15th 2019, 1:30 PM 9,241 Views 8 Comments

Jon Flanagan has become the latest member of Steven Gerrard’s squad to be charged by the SFA.

'Not about bringing Netflix to rural Ireland': Naughten says broadband plan ready to go 'for months'

# Timing

'Not about bringing Netflix to rural Ireland': Naughten says broadband plan ready to go 'for months'

May 11th 2019, 3:01 PM 15,496 Views 44 Comments

The former minister took part in a heated debate on RTÉ’s Saturday with Katie Hannon this afternoon.

Cheika gives evidence at Folau 'anti-gay' hearing

# Controversial

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# Controversial

Cheika gives evidence at Folau 'anti-gay' hearing

Updated May 4th 2019, 10:37 AM 10,908 Views 63 Comments

The 30-year-old was informed last month of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal after he posted on social media that ‘hell awaits’ homosexuals.

Explainer: Why a former British minister is 'swearing on his children's lives' over latest scandal

# Leaking

Explainer: Why a former British minister is 'swearing on his children's lives' over latest scandal

May 2nd 2019, 11:36 AM 27,045 Views 32 Comments

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been fired over the latest scandal to rock the British government.

Taoiseach: 'Government can't continue funding the FAI unless it's confident the organisation is run properly'

# Controversy

Taoiseach: 'Government can't continue funding the FAI unless it's confident the organisation is run properly'

Apr 15th 2019, 7:01 PM 12,138 Views 35 Comments

In an interview with TheJournal.ie this evening, the Taoiseach stopped short of stating there should be a clear out of the entire Board

Rugby Australia investigating after Folau's 'unacceptable' social media posts

# Controversy

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# Controversy

Rugby Australia investigating after Folau's 'unacceptable' social media posts

Apr 10th 2019, 3:13 PM 37,052 Views 159 Comments

The Wallabies fullback has drawn criticism again.

'All you can do is laugh!' – Sterling unimpressed by Bonucci comments

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'All you can do is laugh!' – Sterling unimpressed by Bonucci comments

Apr 3rd 2019, 2:02 PM 6,386 Views 0 Comments

The Man City star has voiced his support for Juventus’ Moise Kean.

Joe Biden defends himself after being accused of inappropriate behaviour by female politician

# Presidential Race

Joe Biden defends himself after being accused of inappropriate behaviour by female politician

Mar 31st 2019, 6:56 PM 25,318 Views 39 Comments

Biden’s defence comes amid a growing row about a kiss on the campaign trail

Turkish footballer accused of in-game razor blade attack gets reprieve

# Controversy

From The42

# Controversy

Turkish footballer accused of in-game razor blade attack gets reprieve

Mar 29th 2019, 1:39 PM 10,513 Views 4 Comments

Mansur Calar was originally banned for life owing to the alleged incident.

Lost in all the controversy, it's been a magnificent week for Irish underage football

# On The Rise

From The42

# On The Rise

Lost in all the controversy, it's been a magnificent week for Irish underage football

Mar 27th 2019, 4:50 PM 21,431 Views 27 Comments

The U19s recently qualified for a major tournament for the first time since 2011.

'Every single week at football matches you have black football players being racially abused, so why is this any different?'

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'Every single week at football matches you have black football players being racially abused, so why is this any different?'

Mar 27th 2019, 2:00 PM 5,358 Views 9 Comments

John Barnes has hit out at the hypocrisy over the Montenegro racism coverage.

Patrice Evra faces legal challenge over 'homophobic' abuse

# Controversy

From The42

# Controversy

Patrice Evra faces legal challenge over 'homophobic' abuse

Mar 26th 2019, 10:00 PM 7,041 Views 14 Comments

The 37-year-old defended himself on social media after the incident, saying that “he loved everyone”.

From The42

Hope for Olympic boxing as AIBA chief 'linked to transnational criminal organisations' steps down

Mar 22nd 2019, 6:34 PM 3,271 Views 2 Comments

Uzbekistan’s Gafur Rakhimov has been shrouded in controversy since his appointment last November.

'Cowardly grubs' - Oz Prime Minister weighs in on Tayla Harris photo storm

# AFLW

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# AFLW

'Cowardly grubs' - Oz Prime Minister weighs in on Tayla Harris photo storm

Mar 21st 2019, 11:07 AM 17,237 Views 12 Comments

The AFLW star has labelled comments on an incredible picture of her in full flight as ‘sexual abuse on social media’.

Team Sky renamed Team Ineos after being bought out by Britain's richest man

# Takeover

From The42

# Takeover

Team Sky renamed Team Ineos after being bought out by Britain's richest man

Mar 19th 2019, 3:45 PM 6,511 Views 10 Comments

The controversial cycling outfit has secured backing from the owner of chemical giants Ineos, Jim Ratcliffe.

$Watch: VAR review splits opinion after Ronaldo infraction$

# Controversy

From The42

# Controversy

Watch: VAR review splits opinion after Ronaldo infraction

Mar 12th 2019, 9:25 PM 9,555 Views 2 Comments

Juventus nearly made the perfect start to Tuesday’s last-16 second leg against Atletico Madrid.

# Dropped

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# Dropped

Maurizio Sarri has dropped Kepa for tonight's clash against Spurs after Wembley controversy

Feb 27th 2019, 7:01 PM 9,645 Views 8 Comments

The 24-year-old provoked controversy when he refused to be taken off during Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.

Michael Owen responds to backlash over his ‘go and kick Rashford’ comments

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Michael Owen responds to backlash over his ‘go and kick Rashford’ comments

Feb 25th 2019, 4:51 PM 15,168 Views 6 Comments

The ex-England international suggested Liverpool should look to take advantage of the striker’s injury yesterday.

‘I’ve been asked many times how I kept calm, but I don't think anything could prepare you for that’

# Holding Your Nerve

From The42

# Holding Your Nerve

‘I’ve been asked many times how I kept calm, but I don't think anything could prepare you for that’

Feb 20th 2019, 7:55 PM 35,751 Views 3 Comments

Ireland U17 manager Colin O’Brien looks ahead to this summer’s European Championships and reflects on last year’s penalty controversy against Holland.