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March 07, 2008

Fifa to block Premier League foreign plans

Last month all 20 Premier League clubs decided to explore the possibility of playing an additional game abroad in the near future. If the proposal goes through, from 2011, each season there will be an international round of matches. Each club would make an estimated £5 million from the game.

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PREVIEW: the Eircom League starts here

Can Drogheda claim back their title? Chris Blake looks the top division sides for the coming season.

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Could this be the end of the road for Ronaldo?

The AC Milan striker is facing early retirement after suffering a horrific injury last month, Robert Redmond asks could this be the final setback in the Brazilian’s rollercoaster career?

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December 14, 2007

Corruption culture continues in 2007

As 2007 draws to a close, one of the major issues in sport was corruption. Tennis, formula one and horse racing have been under the spotlight during the year.
 

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2007: A year in Irish sport

JANUARY – A massive year in Irish sport gets under way.  The national soccer team are battling to qualify for Euro 2008, following a disastrous start to the campaign. Manager Steve Staunton is hoping to revitalise the squad and bring Ireland to Euro 2008. The rugby team are being touted as the best ever and possible world champions.

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