The two fixtures, which took place at neutral grounds, had been surrounded by controversy since the teams were placed together in Group B3 in February. Republic of Ireland players came under sustained pressure to pull out of the matches amid the continuing Israel-Gaza conflict. The “Stop The Game” campaign, organised by Irish Sport for Palestine, […]
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Campbell College operates a residential academy for 24 promising under-15 and under-16 players, helping them adjust to living away from their families if their careers eventually require it. Although they are developing as athletes, they are also students, so football training, education and practical life skills receive equal attention. Classroom learning remains essential because a […]
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Football and politics are deeply connected in today’s world, regardless of how much some may prefer otherwise. Whether the sport can help address society’s wider problems is far less certain. After Irish solidarity with the people of Gaza transformed the buildup into a moral debate, the result of this disappointing contest eventually seemed almost secondary. […]
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Those personal sacrifices enabled Howe to build her career domestically before possibilities overseas started to appear. After representing Linfield, Glentoran and Sligo Rovers, her impressive scoring form for Athlone Town in the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division attracted interest from clubs elsewhere. Having joined Celtic, she now feels she is in the right setting […]
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Having coached Charles at Northern Ireland youth level, Lyttle was always convinced that the youngster had the ability to succeed. “He is incredibly composed. I genuinely do not think he has shown his full capacity yet, and there is still much more to come from him,” Lyttle said in a 2021 interview. “He remains calm […]
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