Top Irish player ratings from this weekend
It was another good week for Irish footballers as a number of players had top performances across various leagues.
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Liverpool hit back to hold Man City, end Etihad winning streak
Liverpool’s English defender #66 Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) vies with Manchester City’s Dutch defender #06 Nathan Ake during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 25, 2023. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
'We have a historic opportunity to get it right on migration': EU Commission VP Schinas
We start with the shock win by the far right in the Dutch elections – something that is linked to voters' concerns and fears about migration and immigration. Schinas is cautious in his reaction.
Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages, Netherlands and Argentina go far right, OpenAI saga
Also, how will Geert Wilders change the Netherlands? The country has a reputation as one of the most liberal societies in Europe, if not the whole world. So why did Dutch voters this week endorse the far-right candidate in the elections? Wilders was once thought of as a niche political act. It seems now he has taken centre stage.
Atletico Madrid Leaning On Antoine Griezmann In Key Feyenoord Visit
Atletico Madrid are depending on the red-hot Antoine Griezmann to book them a place in the Champions League knock-out rounds on Tuesday at Feyenoord. After finishing bottom of their group last season Atletico are desperate to progress and know they face a fierce battle at De Kuip in the Netherlands, with the hosts fighting to avoid elimination. Atletico lead Group E on eight points, one ahead of Lazio and two up on third-placed Feyenoord, and a win would send them through.
Bentancur back on Tottenham's lengthy injury list
LONDON : Tottenham Hotspur suffered yet another injury blow as their Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur hobbled off in the first half of the 2-1 Premier League defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday.
Max Verstappen triumphs at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Verstappen triumphed in the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after battling to a hard-fought victory in the Formula One season's big finale.
Hamilton concerned by Red Bull's enduring advantage
ABU DHABI : Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed concern about Red Bull's continued dominance and questioned whether Mercedes could close the gap next year after Formula One's Abu Dhabi season-ender on Sunday.