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# Disappointment

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# Disappointment
'Bale hasn't lived up to Real Madrid's expectation'
Ramon Calderon believes the Wales international has struggled to deliver for the Blancos.
# Disappointment
Stephen Kenny's Ireland knocked out of Toulon Tournament by brilliant Brazil
They will now face Mexico in the third-place play-off.
# Disappointment
Irish trio Harrington, Power and Hoey miss out at US Open qualifiers
47-year-old Dubliner Harrington came closest.
# Wave Goodbye
Spain and Barcelona legend Xavi's last match ends in disappointment
The midfielder’s dazzling career came to an anti-climactic end when his side Al Sadd were beaten 2-0 by Iranian giants Persepolis.
# Disappointment
'The only thing Liverpool can look back with at regret is they didn’t beat City'
Jamie Carragher feels Jurgen Klopp’s men could have done better against the Premier League champions.
# Disappointment
Man United's dire season ends with defeat at home to already-relegated Cardiff
The Red Devils produced another poor display at Old Trafford.
# Disappointment
Cullen and Sexton rue Leinster's failure to take scoring chances
‘It’s gutting for this group, we’re a very close group and now we’ll have to bounce back.’
# outspoken
'Why should a young player suffer because of an opponent cheating and an official being misled?'
Colin O’Brien is standing firm on his comments following Monday’s controversial red card against the Czech Republic.
# Disappointment
'I made a mistake': Pochettino takes blame for Spurs defeat
Ajax dominated the first half until the manager completely changed his game-plan.
# Disappointment
Solskjaer: United not good enough to match City
The gulf between the two Manchester clubs was there for all to see at Old Trafford and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had no complaints.
# Disappointment
Irish women's national team fall to narrow friendly defeat against Italy
Colin Bell’s side took the lead but ultimately fell to a 2-1 loss.
# Disappointment
'We don't like to lose any game, we are hurting now' - Dublin and Cork to go again
The reigning champions get another crack in the league semi-final, while Galway face Donegal.
# Disappointment
PSG's Neymar 'cried for two days' after injury
The Ligue 1 club are hopeful the Brazilian star will be back in time for the Champions League quarter-finals.
# Disappointment
Setback for Liverpool's title ambitions as they're held by West Ham
The Reds have dropped points for the second Premier League game in a row.
# Disappointment
Barcelona left with mountain to climb after cup defeat
Lionel Messi was rested and Luis Suarez left on the bench amid a defeat to Sevilla.
# Disappointment
'I won a Europa League, a World Cup, what else do I have to do to win the Ballon d'Or?'
Luka Modric claimed the award for 2018.
# On the rise
Disappointment for Irish trio as Leeds go top of the Championship
Enda Stevens, David McGoldrick and John Egan featured as Sheffield United were beaten 1-0.
# Disappointment
Pochettino rues Tottenham defender's omission 'mistake'
Juan Foyth was left out of their Champions League squad as Spurs have 20 non-locally trained’ players.
# Disappointment
'I’ve not made these mistakes since 2010'
Mats Hummels was not at his best as Bayern Munich fell seven points off the pace of the Bundesliga leaders
# Disappointment
'I think the victory certainly hurt me much more psychologically than my injury'
France defender Laurent Koscielny has confirmed his international career is over.
# Setback
Disappointment for Ireland's Cian O'Connor at World Equestrian Games
The Dubliner just missed out on a top-12 spot that would have secured his passage to the final round.
# Setback
Disappointment for Ireland as they miss out on chance to seal Tokyo 2020 Olympics spot
With 10 teams competing in today’s event, a top-six finish would have been enough.
# Disappointment
Belgium's Courtois blasts France victory as 'shame for football'
Centre-back Samuel Umtiti’s 51st-minute header from a corner gave his side a 1-0 win.
# Disappointment
Facing an uncertain future, Lionel Messi avoids media after Argentina crash out of World Cup
After suffering yet more international disappointment, Argentina captain Lionel Messi did not speak to the media.
# Disappointment
Tunisia's first World Cup victory in 40 years means Panama join Egypt as the only point-less teams
Nabil Maâloul’s side ended their Russian adventure on a high.
# Disappointment
What happened to Robert Lewandowski?
The Bayern Munich star was poor as Poland exited the World Cup following a 3-0 loss to Cololmbia.
# Disappointment
Around 400 Argentina football fans were left heartbroken in Temple Bar last night
Jorge Sampaoli’s side saw their World Cup hopes suffer a blow amid a loss to Croatia.
# Tough To Take
'People have been trying to say it will make me a better player, but it's hard to look past that'
The omission of Barry McCarthy for Friday’s first Test against Pakistan raised questions over Ireland’s selection policy.
# semi-final pain
'It's a very tough one to take but it's rugby, it's life'
Johann van Graan rued his side’s slow start as they suffered more semi-final pain in Bordeaux.
# Disappointment
Pivac full of praise for Leinster as Scarlets turn their focus to Pro14 run-in
The Welsh region’s first European semi-final appearance since 2007 ended in disappointment.
# Disappointment
Heartbreak for Ireland U19s as they fall short at final qualification hurdle
Tom Mohan’s side were beaten 4-0 by Portugal in Barcelos this evening.
# Disappointment
Missed Messi penalty proves costly as Barcelona's 29-game unbeaten run ends
Espanyol stunned the La Liga leaders in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals
# Disappointment
Sloppy Man United made to pay and more Champions League talking points
The Red Devils were just moments away from securing a 0-0 draw needed to top their group.
# Leinster
Cullen hails bravery of inexperienced players but bemoans lack of composure to get a result
Leinster suffered a 31-21 defeat to Glasgow.
# Disappointment
Conor McGregor watches on as Artem Lobov defeated at UFC Fight Night
Andre Fili overcame the SBG Ireland fighter via unanimous decision.
# Disappointment
Liverpool already out of title race, claims Carragher
The former Reds defender believes that Jurgen Klopp’s side were never contenders for the crown.
# Report
More Champions League disappointment for Liverpool in Moscow
Fernando’s curling free kick gave the hosts a first-half lead, before Philippe Coutinho equalised.
# Disappointment
More woe for Liverpool as they're dumped out of EFL Cup by Leicester
Islam Slimani’s superb finish helped the Foxes progress to the next round.
# statement
PFAI claim Athlone ruling based on 'half-baked innuendo', club brands it 'outrageous'
It was announced earlier today that Igors Labuts and Dragos Sfrijan would face 12-month bans for ‘manipulating matches’.
# Class
After more than a decade unbeaten, Italy finally lose a qualifier
Real Madrid star Isco inspired Spain to a 3-0 victory.