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# Under fire
Argentina seem to be at war, says coach
Lionel Scaloni believes there is too much pressure on his side at the Copa America.
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Jun 24th 2019, 10:45 AM
# Under fire
'He lost the head, he did something that should never be done in a sporting environment'
Sean Cavanagh on the recent disciplinary travails of his former team-mate Tiernan McCann.
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Jun 17th 2019, 6:19 PM
# Under fire
Five-star Morgan says 'every goal counts' with USA's 13-0 hammering of Thailand 'part of growing the game'
The United States showed no mercy, and they’ve been widely criticised for it.
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Jun 12th 2019, 9:26 AM
# Under fire
Former Fulham striker criticised after saying 'it's laughable when a black player represents Russia'
Vladimir Putin’s human rights advisor, Mikhail Fedotov, has hit out at recent comments made by Pavel Pogrebnyak.
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Mar 19th 2019, 9:56 PM
# Under fire
Unapologetic Trudeau denies interfering in prosecution of Canadian engineering firm
Facing calls to resign, Trudeau addressed the allegations at a news conference today in Ottawa.
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Mar 7th 2019, 10:47 PM
# Under fire
Defiant Sampaoli facing Argentina sack after World Cup shambles - reports
The coach is rumoured to be at odds with his players, including captain Lionel Messi
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Jul 2nd 2018, 9:18 PM
# Under fire
Argentina deny reports players want manager out
Jorge Sampaoli has received criticism after his side were beaten by Croatia.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 2:23 PM
# Under Pressure
'I apologised to my players because it's probably my presence that's created that atmosphere'
Mick McCarthy has dismissed suggestions he will leave Ipswich before the end of the season.
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Mar 14th 2018, 1:30 PM
# Under fire
Keane defends Pogba as former United captain demands more from Lukaku and Sanchez
Roy Keane backed Paul Pogba but urged the Manchester United midfielder to bring his off-field character onto the pitch.
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Feb 22nd 2018, 8:50 AM
# Under fire
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte won't be sacked for now - reports
Last year’s Premier League champions are languishing 19 points behind leaders Manchester City.
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Feb 7th 2018, 8:20 AM
# Under fire
Arsenal-bound Aubameyang slammed for failing to testify at Dortmund attack trial
Prosecutor Carsten Dombert called the sick note presented by the Gabon international’s lawyer “absolutely feeble”.
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Jan 30th 2018, 8:30 AM
# Under fire
Zidane: My job is on the line against PSG
Leganes dumped Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday, with the Blancos coach taking full responsibility
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Jan 25th 2018, 1:22 AM
# Under fire
New England Women's boss Neville deletes Twitter account after backlash to controversial posts
The former Manchester United defender has only just been appointed into the role.
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Jan 23rd 2018, 10:46 PM
# Under fire
Pressure mounts on Mark Hughes as Stoke slip up again
Meanwhile, Leicester earned a convincing 3-0 victory at home to Huddersfield.
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Jan 1st 2018, 5:21 PM
# Under fire
Matt Damon says 'one thing' not being talked about is men who aren't sexual predators
The actor is facing criticism for his comments.
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Dec 19th 2017, 10:28 AM
# Under fire
Dramatic video shows North Korean soldier being shot as he attempts escape across border
The defector was shot at least four times in his desperate escape bid.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 8:40 AM
# Under fire
One of Europe's best strikers has been suspended by Dortmund
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be a part of the matchday squad to face Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.
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Nov 17th 2017, 8:32 AM
# Under fire
Angelina Jolie denies Cambodian children were exploited during the making of her new film
There has been criticism of how the casting process took place.
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Jul 31st 2017, 7:56 AM
# Under fire
Leicester City's Thai owners to be sued by anti-corruption official
Charnchai Issarasenarak, who leads a junta-appointed anti-graft panel, accuses King Power of under-declaring revenue.
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Jul 14th 2017, 10:45 AM
# Under fire
Real Madrid underage star apologises but claims controversial celebration wasn't racist
Federico Valverde is in hot water after making the wholly inappropriate gesture in South Korea.
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Jun 5th 2017, 6:20 PM
# Under fire
Tennis great Nastase investigated for 'racial slur' about Serena's unborn child
ITF investigating remarks allegedly made by the two-time Grand Slam winner.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 12:46 PM
# Under fire
James Rodriguez causes middle finger storm
Controversy has engulfed the Real Madrid star in his native Colombia.
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Mar 28th 2017, 4:45 PM
# well recuuuuuse me
'No need to step down'? US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has stood down from the Russia/Trump inquiry
Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in the Senate, had earlier called for Jeff Sessions to resign, something the Attorney General has stopped short of doing.
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Mar 2nd 2017, 9:23 PM
# running for presidency
O'Brien adamant that he is the best candidate for OCI job despite conflicting recommendations
He faced a tough interview on RTÉ’s Saturday Sport.
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Jan 28th 2017, 10:23 PM
# Under fire
This is what it's like to be an Irish soldier... in virtual reality
The Ploughing Championships can be a dangerous place.
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Sep 25th 2016, 8:00 PM
# trust
Munster keep faith with Keatley, injury forces Leicester to name Freddie Burns at 10
The out-half was the target of sarcastic cheering when replaced in the home loss to the Tigers.
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Dec 18th 2015, 12:19 PM
# Under fire
Foley 'disappointed' at Thomond Park's treatment of Ian Keatley
The Munster out-half was ironically cheered off the pitch by the supporters in Thomond Park.
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Dec 14th 2015, 7:00 AM
# Complaints
Viewers lodge complaints over Ray D'Arcy's 'sexist' interview with Pamela Anderson
Nine formal complaints were lodged and a further seven calls and emails were received by the broadcaster.
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Nov 17th 2015, 3:32 PM
# Under fire
San Marino MP compares Roy Hodgson to an elephant after cricket joke
The England manager has come under fire for a “joke in bad taste”.
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Aug 25th 2015, 9:25 PM
# Under fire
Pep pleads with Bayern fans: It was Schweinsteiger's decision to leave
Supporters have reacted angrily to the decision to let the Germany international depart.
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Jul 13th 2015, 1:00 PM
# Under fire
Chile player faces Copa America ban after allegedly inserting finger into Cavani's anus
The Uruguay star was sent off for reacting to the incident in question.
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Jun 26th 2015, 2:58 PM
# Under fire
France's Six Nations nightmare continues with Parra and Fofana ruled out
Head coach Philippe Saint-André is coming under heavy criticism after the defeat to Wales.
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Mar 2nd 2015, 4:18 PM
# problems
Football tarnished by further racism footage as West Ham fans under fire
The chanting was filmed by a passenger on the London Underground before the Hammers’ 2-2 draw with Spurs.
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Feb 23rd 2015, 3:43 PM
# Vote of Confidence
Seán Barrett says opposition parties are entitled to question his decisions
He said he made remarks last Friday in the “heat of the moment” during an RTÉ interview.
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Feb 2nd 2015, 9:44 PM
# gunner under fire
'Redknapp was injured more than me' -- Angry Jack Wilshere hits back at pundits
Sky pundit Jame Redknapp said the England and Arsenal midfielder had no excuse for his loss of form.
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Sep 6th 2014, 12:01 AM
# Under fire
"We didn’t think it was appropriate."- Charlie Flanagan defends Ireland's abstention on Gaza vote
He will speak to the Israeli Ambassador but stressed that Israel has a right to defend itself.
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Jul 25th 2014, 9:50 AM
# Under fire
Some Labour TDs are not happy with Charlie Flanagan
The Foreign Affairs Minister has been criticised after Ireland abstained from a UN vote on Gaza.
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Jul 24th 2014, 9:33 PM
# Under fire
Gunmen kill passenger on jet at Pakistan airport
The unidentified gunmen opened fire on the plane as it landed.
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Jun 24th 2014, 9:47 PM
# Under fire
Hodgson shields Rooney after opening World Cup defeat
Meanwhile, England physiotherapist Gary Lewin has been ruled out of the tournament with a dislocated ankle.
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Jun 15th 2014, 9:52 AM
# Under fire
Ruairí Quinn: Being booed and heckled by teachers 'certainly wasn't enjoyable'
Meanwhile, the Department of Education has denied that the Minister was trying to suggest a higher level maths requirement would get more men into the teaching profession.
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