While Ireland still basks in the light of the Brian O’Driscoll love-in, his counterpart on the national football team doesn’t always enjoy 100% support. But when the history of the Irish game is written, Robbie Keane will rightly be spoken of in the same breath as our retired rugby icon. Keane still has a vital role to play in the Republic’s future fortunes. Only when he’s gone will we realise what we’ve missed.
Ahead of El Clásico, Beats by Dre release a stunning video starring Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas travelling to a cauldron of intimidation.
PORTO Alegre is known as “Cidade Sorriso” or Smile City. It’s appropriate then, that it should export the most famous buck-toothed grin in world football. An odyssey that traversed three of Europe’s most renowned cities came full circle when Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, better known as Ronadinho, returned to his homeland where his career has continued to glitter. He celebrates his 34th birthday this week.
While the Irish U21s crashed out of Euro qualification with this month’s defeat to Montenegro, one player lit up the Tallaght Stadium with his performance. Jack Grealish could be the Republic’s successor to Damien Duff, writes Dave O’Grady, host of the YBIG Football show.
Ex-Arsenal stars paid tribute to manager Arsene Wenger ahead of his 1000th game in charge of the Gunners.
Robbie Keane scored twice but he couldn’t stop LA Galaxy from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions League. Mexico’s FC Tijuana won 4-2 on the night to advance to the semi-finals.
Legendary Brazilian striker-turned-politician Romario has labelled FIFA President Sepp Blatter “a thieving son of a b*tch.” The outspoken congressman has been highly critical of the world governing body and the tournament organising committee in the build-up to the World Cup this summer.
As part of Nike’s #DareToZlatan campaign which saw the Swedish star take to Twitter this week, the PSG hitman released a series of greeting cards to send to your vanquished opponents.
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says the tough times he’s endured in his career means he doesn’t feel pressure as he prepares to lead the Black Stars to the World Cup in Brazil.
One of the founding members of the football league in 1888, Wolverhampton Wanderers are the latest edition in our Crest Love series