Month: May 2015

Ireland vs England: View from the Other Side

Ahead of this weekend’s massive meeting between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium, Póg Mo Goal looks at the view from the other side. Layth Yousif is an acclaimed football blogger, long-time England supporter, and contributor to the Arsenal fanzine.

Nike Hypervenom II

Aimed at giving greater agility to the wearer, the Nike Hypervenom II has been in development for two years in the Nike Sport Research Lab.

Yes to Sporting Equality

‘We’ll vote for that every single week.’ Soccer Republic’s Eoghan Rice gives an ode to the League of Ireland fan

Video: Goodnight Bill and God Bless

RTE’s Soccer Republic paid a moving tribute to the late Bill O’Herlihy. With lump in throat, host Peter Collins was joined by George Hamilton, Darragh Maloney and Brian Kerr to speak warmly of their former colleague and broadcaster much-loved by Irish sports fans.

Póg Mo Goal Issue 2 Launch – June 5th

Kick start a huge weekend of football in style. Ahead of the Champions League final and Ireland versus England at the Aviva Stadium, join us in the Back Page Pub in Phibsborough for the Póg Mo Goal Magazine Issue 2 Launch on the 5th June. Kick-off: 7.45pm.

Goodbye Klopp

Jürgen Klopp bids an emotional farewell to Borussia Dortmund after 7 incredible years and Copa90 was there

Magic of Milla

Cameroon’s legendary Roger Milla turns 63 today. At the grand old age of 38, Milla emerged as one of the stars of Italia 90. His four goals helped his country to become the first African team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals while his trademark celebration dancing by the corner flag, captured by artist Osvaldo Casanova, has become one of the iconic moment in the tournament’s history.

On This Day in 2002: Zizou Magic

On this day in 2002, Zinedine Zidane produced this incredible volley against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League final to give Real Madrid their ninth European Cup. Is this the best goal in finals’ history?

Video: Chaos at the Copa

Crazy scenes in the Copa Libertadores. Argentinian Superclasico suspended after River Plate players attacked with pepper spray

Formula to Unleash

Gatorade Football’s campaign features stars like Messi, Ozil, and Rodriguez along with the stories behind ‘legendary clubs’ Barcelona, Juventus, Liverpool, and Arsenal