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This year
2023
'I never met anybody told me I should give it up' - Johnny Doyle on still going strong at 45
Former Lilywhite great won a senior championship in 2004, and now he has helped Allenwood back up with Intermediate win.
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Last year
2022
'It broke my heart to give up football at 25' - Maughan's 'accidental' move into management
The Offaly boss reflects on an inter-county managerial career that started in 1990.
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Jun 18th 2022, 7:30 AM
David Burke returns for Galway in one of Shefflin's two changes to face Cork
Ronan Glennon comes into the Tribesmen’s attack.
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Jun 17th 2022, 9:43 PM
Keegan: 'Kids put a lot of perspective on life. Football is no longer your main focus anymore'
But Lee Keegan stresses he has no retirement plans and that he enjoys playing for Mayo more than ever.
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Mar 25th 2022, 6:35 AM
Padraic Maher: 'I still feel I have something to offer. I wouldn't be going back if I didn't'
Paudie Maher is likely to miss the early rounds of the league as he eases back to full fitness.
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Jan 18th 2022, 1:28 PM
Former Dublin defender savours Leinster success he 'didn’t think was going to happen'
Rory O’Carroll won another medal at Croke Park to add to his collection.
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Jan 11th 2022, 7:35 AM
Thomas Tuchel praises ‘Benjamin Button of football’
Thiago Silva signed a new contract earlier this week.
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Jan 5th 2022, 5:06 PM
All time
Colin Fennelly: 'You’re coming near the end and you want to make the most of it'
The 32-year-old, who recently retired from inter-county duty, is enjoying his hurling as much as ever.
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Dec 21st 2021, 7:05 AM
A rare day out at Croke Park for Hyland, 5 years after injury-enforced Laois retirement
‘To see our people go to Croke Park on Leinster final day is just a hugely proud moment.’
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Dec 15th 2021, 4:41 PM
Long-serving Galway defender announces retirement
Gary O’Donnell has decided to hang up the boots.
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Oct 26th 2021, 1:59 PM
'He's nearly 34 and his fitness levels are top class' - Cody marvels at TJ Reid's leadership
The Cats star is showing no signs of slowing down despite his advancing years.
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Jul 5th 2021, 1:11 PM
'Really good goalkeeper and professional' Barry Murphy joins St Pat's for third spell
The 35-year-old made his League of Ireland debut in 2005.
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Mar 11th 2021, 2:20 PM
Bremen boss 'sorry' after 41-year-old club legend denied swansong
Claudio Pizarro was left on the bench by Florian Kohfeldt for his final match.
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Jul 7th 2020, 7:17 PM
Mayo concern for four-time All-Star after taking 'a bad knock on his knee'
Colm Boyle was replaced at half-time in their defeat to Dublin.
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Feb 2nd 2020, 12:14 AM
Waterford great calls time on inter-county career after a remarkable 19-season stint
Déise ladies football stalwart Michelle Ryan has announced her inter-county retirement.
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Jan 6th 2020, 9:30 AM
Leinster club football veterans McCormack and Dolan add to extensive medal hauls
Brian ‘Bruno’ McCormack lifted his 16th Laois senior crown with Portlaoise while Garrycastle’s Dessie Dolan won his eighth Westmeath SFC medal.
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Oct 14th 2019, 1:37 PM
French winger Ribery arrives in Italy to complete free transfer
The 36-year-old is heading to Fiorentina after leaving Bayern Munich.
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Aug 21st 2019, 11:02 AM
Crystal Palace confirm signing of former Chelsea captain
Gary Cahill has joined the Premier League side after departing Chelsea earlier this summer.
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Aug 5th 2019, 9:40 PM
Conal Keaney is 'probably the greatest servant to Dublin hurling that's played'
Eoghan O’Donnell hailed the impact of his 36-year-old team-mate.
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Jul 4th 2019, 1:54 PM
46-year-old set for championship debut after being included in Waterford team to face Clare
Darren Mulhearne will make his first start for the Deise.
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May 10th 2019, 9:23 PM
At 38 years old, Peter Crouch is back in the Premier League
Burnley have also announced the departure of Sam Vokes to Stoke.
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Jan 31st 2019, 7:27 PM
'He is just back' - Offaly boss Maughan confirms prolific forward's retirement U-turn
Rhode ace Niall McNamee has returned to the Offaly set-up.
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Jan 30th 2019, 6:49 PM
Ribery double sparks hopes of Bayern contract extension
The Frenchman’s double against Eintracht Frankfurt helped Bayern back up to second.
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Dec 22nd 2018, 9:42 PM
'I'll see how the body is after this campaign': Keaney undecided on Dublin future
The 36-year-old made a surprise return to the county side this year.
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Nov 28th 2018, 4:06 PM
'No hesitation' - former Footballer of the Year back with Mayo for 2019
Andy Moran will extend his inter-county career into a 17th campaign.
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Nov 28th 2018, 8:33 AM
'I'm flattered' - Sweden captain confirms interest from Man United
33-year-old Andreas Granqvist says there is truth to the rumours he is wanted by the Premier League club.
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Oct 8th 2018, 10:33 AM
Three-time All-Ireland winner Davey contemplating Dublin retirement
Lyndsey Davey recently collected her third All-Ireland medal.
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Sep 25th 2018, 4:11 PM
Watch: 102-year-old Man City supporter becomes Premier League's oldest mascot
“Pep said hello to me and I said thank you for all you’ve done for this team,” Vera told the BBC.
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Sep 16th 2018, 8:55 PM
45-year-old Egypt goalkeeper becomes World Cup's oldest-ever player
There are three managers at the tournament who are younger than Essam El Hadary.
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Jun 25th 2018, 2:47 PM
'Football was way too important to me. When I was a young buck football was everything'
Andy Moran explains his positive mindset and describes how becoming a father helped him on the football field.
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Apr 6th 2018, 6:35 AM
'I probably appreciate it now more than ever because I'm closer to the end than the beginning'
Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers made his 500th League of Ireland appearance during Friday night’s late win against Waterford.
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Mar 17th 2018, 2:45 PM
Michael 'Brick' Walsh set for his first Waterford start of the year against Clare
Derek McGrath has named a much-changed Deise team to face the Banner.
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Mar 9th 2018, 10:09 PM
Big injury concern hangs over Nemo Rangers attacker ahead of All-Ireland club final
Paddy Gumley was withdrawn in the opening half of their semi-final win over Slaughtneil.
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Mar 5th 2018, 2:00 PM
36-year-old James to play on for another season after signing for Bordeaux
The Australian will leave La Rochelle at the end of the current campaign.
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Mar 1st 2018, 9:54 PM
Tom Brady makes history on eve of Super Bowl becoming oldest MVP in NFL history
The 40-year-old was recognised with the award on Saturday night ahead Sunday’s clash with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Feb 4th 2018, 10:27 AM
Offaly's leading forward McNamee calls time on his inter-county career after 15 years
‘I’ve been extremely lucky to fulfill a lot of my childhood dreams and it is truly with a heavy heart that I call it a day.’
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Aug 29th 2017, 5:46 PM
Rangers sign Euro 2016-winning defender Bruno Alves
The 35-year-old former Porto and Zenit St Petersburg man is compatriot Pedro Caixinha’s first signing.
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May 31st 2017, 6:49 PM
Remember Alex Manninger? He's been on the books at Liverpool and is finally retiring
The former Austrian international has made the decision to end his professional career.
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May 25th 2017, 1:20 PM
Tyrone legend Owen Mulligan rules out playing return with London as he focuses on coaching
Mulligan started a challenge game for the Exiles last weekend against Waterford.
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May 19th 2017, 6:05 AM
Watch: Juan Sebastian Veron becomes oldest Copa Libertadores player in history
The former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder took a loss in his return to the pitch two years after hanging up his boots.
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Apr 13th 2017, 3:00 PM
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