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# Disappointment

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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.
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Mar 27th 2018, 7:19 PM
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
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Jan 18th 2018, 8:18 AM
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.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 12:03 AM
Cullen hails bravery of inexperienced players but bemoans lack of composure to get a result
Leinster suffered a 31-21 defeat to Glasgow.
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Nov 4th 2017, 1:52 PM
Conor McGregor watches on as Artem Lobov defeated at UFC Fight Night
Andre Fili overcame the SBG Ireland fighter via unanimous decision.
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Oct 21st 2017, 9:16 PM
Liverpool already out of title race, claims Carragher
The former Reds defender believes that Jurgen Klopp’s side were never contenders for the crown.
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Oct 15th 2017, 12:04 AM
More Champions League disappointment for Liverpool in Moscow
Fernando’s curling free kick gave the hosts a first-half lead, before Philippe Coutinho equalised.
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Sep 26th 2017, 9:44 PM
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.
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Sep 19th 2017, 9:52 PM
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’.
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Sep 7th 2017, 5:20 PM
After more than a decade unbeaten, Italy finally lose a qualifier
Real Madrid star Isco inspired Spain to a 3-0 victory.
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Sep 2nd 2017, 10:41 PM
'I stand here heartbroken we didn't deliver. We're hurting and just want to say thank you and sorry'
As the inquest into Ireland’s disastrous World Cup begins, Lindsay Peat has thanked the supporters who came out in numbers to get behind the team.
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Aug 28th 2017, 7:45 AM
Ireland's Alex Wright disqualified at World Championships
The 26-year-old racewaker suffered disappointment in today’s 20km event.
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Aug 13th 2017, 4:31 PM
Champions League heartbreak for Dundalk as Kenny's men suffer extra-time defeat
The Lilywhites pushed Rosenborg all the way but their European campaign is over for another season.
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Jul 19th 2017, 9:00 PM
Robbie Henshaw's tour looks to be over as Lions wait on scan results
The outlook is not good for the Ireland and Leinster centre.
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Jun 28th 2017, 9:35 AM
Hansen hits back at 'desperate, predictable' Gatland over Murray accusation
The All Blacks boss was not happy with accusations his side had attempted to injury Murray.
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Jun 26th 2017, 12:55 AM
'Ruby was just a bit gobsmacked' - Mullins and Walsh stunned by Douvan flop
It continued a frustrating start to the Cheltenham Festival for the pair.
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Mar 15th 2017, 8:19 PM
It's been a bad night for Dundalk's Europa League conquerors
Nevertheless, there was better news for Genk — the team who defeated Cork City.
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Feb 23rd 2017, 10:52 PM
Real Madrid eliminated from Copa del Rey despite stunning Ronaldo free kick
The Portuguese superstar could not prevent his side’s exit from the competition.
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Jan 25th 2017, 10:37 PM
Ireland's James McGee falls just short of Australian Open qualification
The Castleknock native was beaten 7-6 3-6 6-3 by Australia’s Blake Mott.
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Jan 14th 2017, 11:18 AM
One of Iceland's Euro 2016 heroes is being let go by Galatasaray
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson failed to play a single match for the Istanbul giants due to injury.
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Dec 29th 2016, 2:19 PM
'Dylan Hartley has let Northampton Saints down'
The team’s boss Jim Mallinder was counting on the experienced player giving his struggling side a lift.
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Dec 15th 2016, 11:45 AM
Heartbreak for Ireland's Kevin Doyle, as Colorado Rapids miss out on MLS Cup final
For the first time, Seattle Sounders will feature in the season’s climactic match.
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Nov 28th 2016, 12:19 AM
Ashley Cole apologises for penalty miss amid Steven Gerrard retirement rumours
The Galaxy triumphed 1-0 in the first leg in California but lost by the same scoreline at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
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Nov 7th 2016, 3:15 PM
Ireland U21s finish their European Championship qualifying campaign with another defeat
Serbia beat the Boys in Green 3-1 in Waterford.
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Oct 7th 2016, 7:53 PM
'I really felt I had a medal there': Mechanical failure costs Eoghan Clifford dearly
It wasn’t to be for the 36-year-old today.
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Sep 16th 2016, 4:30 PM
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
Impressive Ian Madigan display not enough to rescue Bordeaux in Toulouse
The Irish rugby star was sprung from the bench following an injury to Lionel Beauxis.
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Aug 27th 2016, 10:15 PM
'I know that's she's not fit' - Disappointment for Ciara Everard as her Rio dream ends
The Kilkenny native finished last and looked well below her best in today’s event.
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Aug 17th 2016, 3:10 PM
Tearful Djokovic struggling to deal with Olympic exit
The Serb star was unable to find an answer to Juan Martin Del Potro’s attacking prowess
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Aug 8th 2016, 1:21 PM
Neymar fails to spark Brazil in South Africa stalemate
Group A is now in a four-way tie on one point after Iraq and Denmark also played out a scoreless draw.
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Aug 4th 2016, 11:29 PM
Disappointment for Ireland's Patrick Hyland as he suffers defeat in Leeds
Josh Warrington, who is an ex-British, European and Commonwealth champion, could now get a chance to fight for the world title.
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Jul 31st 2016, 11:06 AM
'Everything is ruined' - Chinese fans react to cancelled Manchester derby
One supporter had travelled from Inner Mongolia for the chance to see Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho.
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Jul 25th 2016, 10:24 PM
Petrov won't be offered playing contract at Villa following leukaemia recovery*
*However the former Bulgarian international has been offered an alternative role at the club.
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Jul 21st 2016, 2:36 PM
5 of Euro 2016's biggest flops
Thomas Mueller and other stars who failed to make a substantial impact in France this summer.
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Jul 11th 2016, 11:21 AM
Nicolas Roche not included in Team Sky's line-up for Tour de France
Former winner Stephen Roche’s son was not named on the team, lead by defending champion Chris Froome.
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Jun 22nd 2016, 1:54 PM
O'Neill: Ireland players' failure to keep the ball was due to nerves
The manager added that the Boys in Green were beaten by a better team ultimately.
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Jun 18th 2016, 7:33 PM
Sanchez-inspired Argentina spoil Conor O'Shea's Italy debut
The Azzurri had a late chance to snatch victory when they dispossessed the Pumas after the hosts won a scrum close to their try-line.
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Jun 11th 2016, 10:31 PM
New York fall agonisingly short in their bid to make GAA history
Roscommon were given the fright of their Championship lives in the Bronx.
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May 1st 2016, 11:59 PM
Ronaldo set to miss out on La Liga record for Real Madrid
An MRI scan has confirmed that the 31-year-old is suffering from muscle fatigue.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 8:57 PM
Rob Elliot in tears after Euro 2016 dream ends
The Newcastle and Ireland goalkeeper is set to be out of action for several months.
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Mar 31st 2016, 9:48 AM
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