Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has described the injuries suffered by Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi during a training session following the Gunners’ 2-1 Premier League victory over Leeds as “far from ideal”. The session took place after Saturday’s game at Emirates Stadium and involved players who had either not appeared or had not completed the […]
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Martin O’Neill has indicated that he did not seriously consider leaving Celtic following three consecutive defeats, underlining his continued “strong enthusiasm” for the position. The 74-year-old agreed to remain as manager for another year after two interim spells last season ended with Celtic winning both the league title and the Scottish Cup. After suffering two […]
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Everton attacker Martin Sherif has received a £5,000 fine from the Football Association after violating betting regulations during a 15-month spell. The 20-year-old acknowledged that he caused, allowed or facilitated 61 wagers on matches from 20 November 2024 to 12 February 2026. Sherif stated in his defence that he had not personally made the bets, […]
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Martin O’Neill believes he remains the right person to guide Celtic into the future following a period of consideration during the international break. The 74-year-old agreed to remain at Parkhead for another year after two temporary spells last season ended with success in both the league and Scottish Cup. After suffering two losses against Rangers […]
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Irish prime minister Micheál Martin defended national football coach Heimir Hallgrímsson after Israel’s football federation criticised the manager as “stupid, ignorant and hypocritical” because of his statements about the conflict in Gaza. Speaking to journalists in New York while attending the UN general assembly, Martin described the federation’s response as unacceptable and called for it […]
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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 […]
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Paul Lambert would not be surprised if Martin O’Neill chose to leave Celtic, although the former captain says he would be stunned and unhappy if the club dismissed the manager. The 74-year-old said he planned to assess the situation during the international break after suffering two consecutive defeats against Rangers. The two Old Firm losses […]
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Fortunes can change rapidly in Scottish football. Sunday’s second Old Firm meeting of the season remains difficult to predict. The match takes place at Celtic Park, and O’Neill’s side will surely be expected to produce a reaction after their miserable experience at Ibrox last weekend. Even so, their supporters have plenty of reasons to feel […]
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Tounekti’s role in Celtic’s attacking trio was not the only selection issue O’Neill faced before the match. Camilo Duran had impressed as the central striker while Kasper Hogh, another expensive summer arrival, was sidelined through injury. Once Hogh returned to fitness, however, the Danish forward started at McDiarmid Park and again led the attack at […]
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Former Foxes striker Matt Piper labelled the loss to Oxford a “performance worthy of dismissal”, while another ex-Leicester player, Matt Heath, questioned whether the team’s playing style could win over supporters. However, Martin continues to receive backing from his squad. Captain Harry Souttar insisted the Oxford defeat was “entirely the players’ responsibility”, while 20-year-old defender […]
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