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# statement

Last month
May 2023
# Banned
Ivan Toney suspended from all football for eight months over betting breaches
The England striker admitted to 232 breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules.
# Kildare Camogie Dispute
Kildare will not play in this year's All-Ireland camogie championship following dispute
The decision follows a major fallout between the squad and the county board.
# Kildare Camogie Dispute
Kildare will not play in this year's All-Ireland camogie championship following dispute
The decision follows a major fallout between the squad and the county board.
# statement
Leeds players apologise over Bournemouth loss and for ignoring fans at hotel
A video has emerged of the players failing to acknowledge a group of supporters in the hotel lobby.
This year
2023
# Analysis
Coombes levels up, POM's lineouts, Kleyn's grit, Healy's spiral
Munster delivered a brilliant third quarter to notch a landmark win against the Stormers.
# statement
Connacht hail Scott Fardy's 'relentless and winning mindset' as he signs two-year deal
The former Australia international will link up as the province’s new defence coach.
# statement
Tipperary condemn 'racial comments directed at a member of the Wexford team'
The incident occurred in the closing stages of a challenge match today.
# statement
'Making change does not happen overnight' - Cavan board respond over player dispute
The Cavan senior ladies team withdrew from a league game yesterday.
# statement
Dundalk owners confirm talks with three parties over possible sale of club
The Oriel Park hierarchy said in an open letter that “discussions include all scenarios of investment, shareholding, and ownership.”
# statement
Spurs call for action after ‘utterly reprehensible’ abuse towards Son Heung-min
The online abuse occurred during Tottenham’s 2-0 triumph over London rivals West Ham on Sunday.
# Kick it out
Racist online abuse towards Toney leaves Brentford ‘disgusted and saddened’
The Bees revealed Toney received a ‘barrage of abusive, racist direct messages’ via his Instagram account after the 1-1 draw at Arsenal.
# statement
Meath GAA public relations member 'accepts responsibility' over offensive tweet
The public relations team member in question is no longer part of the team following an investigation into the matter.
# statement
Glen to seek 'clarification from GAA' over Kilmacud extra players on pitch
There was controversy over the amount of Kilmacud players on the pitch during injury-time.
# statement
Everton board ordered not to attend match due to safety threat
Fans are understood to be planning a protest at Saturday’s game against Southampton.
# statement
Forest investigating reports of alleged homophobic chanting during Chelsea match
The game took place at the City Ground today.
Last year
2022
# Investigation
Police probe coin attack on 15-year-old girl at Man City-Liverpool tie
Earlier today, the clubs released a joint statement condemning ‘wholly unacceptable’ incidents during last night’s Carabao Cup clash.
# liv and let liv
Players involved in LIV Golf will not be barred from Masters
Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia and Bubba Watson are among the top players to have joined LIV.
# statement
EPCR investigating Ulster venue switch as Burns and Herring ruled out
The northern province played State Rochelais at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday.
# response
David Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup deal
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player had appeared very little in public during the tournament.
# statement
'They're truly the favourites. The defeat to La Rochelle was positive for them'
Leinster showed the full array of their qualities in Le Havre yesterday.
# statement
Pat Hickey resigns from IOC due to 'health reasons'
The International Olympic Committee announced the news in a statement this evening.
# statement
Ferrari boss Binotto to step down
Rumours had been swirling about Binotto’s future.
# Addition
Derry legend Paddy Bradley joins Donegal backroom team
The management set-up is ’90% complete,’ a statement from Donegal GAA confirmed.
# statement
Manchester United Supporters Trust demands stake for fans as Glazers ponder sale
MUST welcomed news that the unpopular American owners might be on their way out after 17 years of control at Old Trafford.
# statement
European nations scrap One Love armbands plan due to fear of Fifa sanctions
Seven teams have abandoned plans to wear a rainbow-themed armband in support of LGBTQ rights.
# statement
Louth GAA respond to 'certain rumours' regarding Mickey Harte's future
The county’s manager has been linked with Derry club Slaughtneil.
# response
Manchester United release statement in wake of Ronaldo claims
Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher believes the Portugal star ‘wants to be sacked’ by the club.
# statement
FAI to review 'structural issue' and stand evacuation at Markets Field
The incident occurred during last night’s SSE Airtricity League First Division play-off final at the Limerick venue.
# statement
Ten Hag to exclude Ronaldo from squad to face Chelsea after tunnel exit
The Portuguese forward, an unused substitute, exited United’s impressive 2-0 win over Tottenham before full-time.
# statement
Lifetime bans for fans guilty of throwing coins towards Pep Guardiola at Anfield
City manager Guardiola revealed he was a target for missiles hurled from the crowd after the visitors had a goal disallowed during the second half.
# statement
'I woke up angry' - Ivan Toney reveals he was racially abused after Brighton clash
Toney scored both goals in his side’s 2-0 win on Friday night.
# statement
Ireland squad apologise for any offence caused by song in World Cup celebrations
Ver Pauw’s side secured a historic qualification with last night’s 1-0 win over Scotland.
# statement
Football unions prepared to accept possible punishment for wearing OneLove armband in Qatar
Fifa has yet to give approval to the captains of nine European nations to wear an anti-discrimination armband at the World Cup.
# statement
Wexford GAA to propose life bans for referee abuse
Following recent incidents of alleged abuse of referees, all clubs in Wexford will have to hold workshops for mentors or see their fixtures postponed.
# statement
Wexford GAA to investigate incident in football game and will support gardaí in inquiries
The match officials involved have been wished a speedy recovery by Wexford GAA.
# statement
Springbok Jantjies apologises, but denies affair with team dietician
South African media reported Jantjies spent time at a guesthouse with a woman when the team was in Mbombela to play New Zealand last month.
# statement
Limerick reduce cost of new warm-up jersey to €100 for senior team holiday fund
The All-Ireland champions launched the training shirt yesterday, and have since released a statement after coming under fire.
# Tribe
Galway WFC 'reluctantly decide' not to apply for 2023 WNL inclusion
The club released a statement this evening.
# underage game
Roscommon GAA and gardaí looking into incident that led to referee receiving medical attention
The incident occurred during an underage game in Ballyforan.
# statement
Keith Long speaks of 'great pride' after Bohs exit - 'I'll forever be in your debt. Thank you'
The Dubliner was dismissed following a 3-1 defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic at Dalymount Park on Monday night.