Maybe Arteta can use him this season. Conor McGregor was spotted having a kickabout on the Emirates pitch last night and posing for pictures alongside Declan Rice after Mikel Arteta’s side beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the Champions League. The Dubliner, who hasn’t fought in the UFC since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021, was […]
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“If that decision comes his way, I’d just say, look, you’re English or Irish.” Former Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has revealed that he wants to protect his son from repeating a ‘Declan Rice situation’ in future if he grows up to be a professional footballer. The Tipperary native has two kids with wife […]
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While the atmosphere remained fairly jovial in the Aviva Stadium, some trouble erupted on the streets of the capital after the game. Gardaí have said they made numerous arrests following England’s 2-0 win over Ireland last night, as clashes between fans occurred near the stadium after the final whistle blew. Before the teams even arrived at […]
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He also admitted that his team are ‘learning as we go’. Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson gave some very honest reflection to reporters following his team’s 2-0 defeat at home to England in his first game in charge. The former Iceland and Jamaica boss felt that Lee Carsley’s England side exposed weaknesses and a […]
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The Arsenal midfielder also admitted that he didn’t celebrate his goal out of respect for his Irish family. Declan Rice revealed in a post-match interview following England’s win over Ireland in Dublin that he turned down the opportunity to wear the captain’s armband for the game. The former Republic of Ireland player opened the scoring […]
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The England captain is standing by his teammates despite the criticism surrounding their allegiance switch. England captain Harry Kane has publicly defended teammates Declan Rice and Jack Grealish as they prepare to play against the country they chose to represent earlier in their careers. Both Rice and Grealish proudly wore the green, white and gold […]
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