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Ireland reminded us why international football should be cherished – but FIFA bending rules makes it hard to be excited

THE last window reminded us all why international football should always have a place. Events since then have underlined why, simultaneously, it can be difficult to get enthused about anything which has Fifa’s fingerprints all over it. Last week came the news that Cristiano Ronaldo escaped what was assumed would be a three-match ban for...

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‘There’s not many days left’ – Monaghan GAA legend relishing chance to end wait for Ulster football title with Scotstown

DARREN HUGHES says adding an Ulster club medal to the ones he won with Monaghan would be ‘something special’. The 38-year-old called it quits with Monaghan last August after nearly 20 years of service. But his greatest day could still be to come as Scotstown are just an hour from finally winning the provincial title...

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St Brigid’s star Eddie Nolan hails early Christmas present after ‘falling over the line’ in Connacht football final

ST BRIGID’S midfielder Eddie Nolan reckons the Shane McGettigan Cup is the perfect early Christmas present. The Roscommon champions conquered Connacht on Sunday with victory over Galway kingpins Moycullen. The 2023 winners regained their crown thanks to Ruaidhrí Fallon’s late goal at Dr Hyde Park. Brigid’s struggled to match their rivals in the physical stakes...

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