Betting levy and welfare fund a good wager for football
This week I'm going to play the game that shouldn't be played and wonder why Irish football doesn’t get funding in similar ways to certain other sports.
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Ronaldo puts on-pitch tears down to thosefootball's 'inexplicable moments'
Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to shedding tears during Portugal's Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia and then scoring a penalty in the shoot-out victory by calling them "inexplicable moments".
Tears to cheers as Portugal finally overcome Slovenia in shootout
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three penalties in the shoot-out against Slovenia, after Cristiano Ronaldo had missed one in extra-time, to send his side into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after a night of high drama in Frankfurt. Slovenia, the lowest ranked side left in the competition, had battled their way through a goalless 90 minutes, and went close themselves through Benjamin Sesko. Ronaldo - who had seen several free-kicks fly off target - then stepped up with a penalty in the first period of extra-time, but goalkeeper Jan Oblak made a brilliant save at full stretch.
Shamrock Rovers dig deep to draw with Vikingur Reykjavik
Shamrock Rovers' Champions League first qualifying round tie with Víkingur Reykjavík is evenly poised going into the second leg at Tallaght Stadium, after the two teams drew 0-0 in their first leg meeting at the Víkingsvöllur in Iceland.
England team-mates stick up for Harry Kane over focus on form
Harry Kane's England team-mates have rallied behind him after a string of uninspiring performances at Euro 2024, with Luke Shaw and Trent Alexander-Arnold praising their captain's leadership and the threat his presence poses for opponents.
Dutch set up England date with comeback against Turkey
Netherlands struck twice in quick succession as they came from behind to book a Euro 2024 semi-final against England with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Turkey.
Michael Olise leaves Crystal Palace for ‘big club’ Bayern Munich
Michael Olise has set his sights on winning silverware with Bayern Munich after completing his move from Crystal Palace.
Good is not good enough – Erik ten Hag wants Man Utd to raise their standards
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has told his players “good is not good enough” as he attempts to return the club to domestic and European prominence.