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Micheal Martin Condemns Israel FA Remarks About Heimir Hallgrimsson as ‘Unacceptable’

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Irish taoiseach [prime minister] Micheal Martin has described the Israel Football Association’s statements about Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as “unacceptable” and called for them to be retracted. Israel’s football authorities accused Hallgrimsson of showing “ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity” after he said last week: “We are not playing alongside genocide; we are standing against […]

Dan Ballard: Nations League Offers Northern Ireland a Huge Opportunity

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Northern Ireland defender Dan Ballard believes the team possess “plenty of quality and determination” as they get ready for four demanding Nations League fixtures. Ballard returns to international duty after a hamstring problem ruled him out of April’s World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Italy and the June friendlies against Guinea and France. The 27-year-old […]

Luis Binks Keen to Make His Impact for Scotland

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

Every player has a journey to share, although few are as unusual as Luis Binks’ tale, recounted beneath the palm trees at Scotland’s temporary training base in La Manga. The 25-year-old Brondby captain and central defender is hoping to earn his first Scotland appearance against Slovenia on Saturday. A position in the middle of Sebastien […]

FAW Chief Noel Mooney Casts Doubt on FIFA Reform Claims

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

Infantino is facing mounting criticism over his abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan. The proposal would have allowed private investors to acquire interests in the World Cup and other tournaments, prompting significant opposition. The Welsh governing body was one of the first national associations to withdraw its support for Infantino’s attempt to remain in charge […]

Javier Tebas: Conspiracy Allegations Against Real Madrid Are ‘Like Living in Another Galaxy’

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

La Liga chief Javier Tebas says allegations of a refereeing plot against Real Madrid are equivalent to “living on another planet”. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho criticised the officials for several major decisions following his team’s 2-1 defeat by city rivals Atletico Madrid last week. At the post-match media conference, Mourinho presented printed screenshots which […]

Mikel Arteta Signs New Deal to Continue as Arsenal Manager

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Confirmation that Arteta has agreed fresh terms with Arsenal is hardly surprising, though it still represents an important step for the club. With his previous contract due to run out at the end of the season, there was slightly more urgency than usual to complete the negotiations. However, Arteta has always made it clear that […]

Premier League: Which Players Have Scored Against the Most Opponents?

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has become just the second player to score against every Premier League opponent he has encountered. The Norwegian reached the milestone with a second-half strike during City’s 5-3 victory over Sunderland, extending his record to goals against all 25 teams he has faced. That total could rise to 26 if […]

Nations League: Why Do Players Pull Out of International Squads?

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Five England players pulled out of the squad because of injuries on Monday ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento all withdrew from the group. Outside major tournaments, there is no official procedure for leaving an international squad. The Football Association generally permits a […]

John Egan: Republic of Ireland Defender’s Late-Career Return to the Premier League

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026grace

Egan featured 208 times for Sheffield United across six seasons, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League in both 2019 and 2023. He was appointed club captain in the summer of 2023, but an Achilles injury brought his top-flight comeback to an early end. His final appearance for the Blades came that September, […]

Inside Sheffield FC: BBC Podcast Explores the World’s Oldest Football Club

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026grace

Appropriately known as The Club because of their historic standing in football, they played a major role in shaping the modern game through the creation of the “Sheffield Rules”. They are also one of only two teams to receive Fifa’s prestigious Order of Merit, sharing that distinction with 15-time European champions Real Madrid. Qatari interest […]