Tag Archives: Ireland
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How Stupid Should Gordon “Flash” Watson Feel Right About Now? (Video)
Later on today, Italy will square off against Germany in the second semi-final match at the 2012 UEFA European Football Championships. Many probably figured the Germans (who entered the tournament as favorites) and the Italians (whose four World Cup titles rank second only to Brazil’s five) would make it to this point in the tournament, [...]
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Drunk Irish Fan Cheered On As He Struggles To Find The Porta-Potty At Euro 2012 (Video)
Drunk fans at the 2012 European Football Championships is certainly nothing new. We have already witnessed the Ukrainians, Poles and Croats take part in acts of public drunkenness, and it should come as no surprise to see the Irish join in on the drunken festivities. After losing all three of their Group Stage matches and [...]
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Italy’s Mario Balotelli Scores A Wonder-Goal Against Ireland At EURO 2012 (Video)
After starting in Italy’s first two games of the Euro 2012 tournament against Spain and Croatia, Mario Balotelli couldn’t manage to score a single goal. That lack of offense, along with a nagging knee injury, cost the Manchester City striker his spot in the Azzurri’s starting XI during their final group stage match against Ireland [...]
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Stat Line Of The Night — 6/10/12 — Mario Mandzukic
Less than one hour after watching Group C powerhouses Spain and Italy play to a 1-1 draw, the Croatian national soccer team knew that they had the opportunity to take an early lead in their group with a victory over Ireland in their EURO 2012 opener. Despite experiencing somewhat of a scare during the game’s [...]
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Ireland Fans Taunt England As Team Arrives In Krakow for Euro 2012 (Video)
With Euro 2012 getting underway tomorrow, all week teams have been arriving in the various Polish and Ukrainian cities hosting the tournament. On Wednesday, England arrived in Krakow, Poland, and I imagine Wayne Rooney and company were delighted to find a welcoming committee waiting for them at their hotel. They were probably less delighted when [...]
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Watch A Soccer Player Score Directly From A Corner Kick…Twice! (Video)
There is no arguing the fact that Roberto Carlos’ “improbable goal” during a Copa del Rey match in 1998 will forever be one off the most unlikely things you will ever see take place on a football pitch. However, I can’t help but think that Paul Owens‘ performance during a Northern Ireland Premiership game over [...]
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9 Calls Worse Than Yesterday’s Bears/Lions Decision
Whenever we get too comfortable with the job our referees are doing, there’s always a play like the one in yesterday’s in Bears/Lions game to shake things up and merit new discussions on how much our refs suck. While the call seemed to be inline with the rule, the fact remains that any rule declaring [...]
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Greatest Own Goal Ever!
If you want to see good soccer, you watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. If you want a good laugh, you watch this action courtesy of Ireland’s First Division. This match between Waterford United and Mervue United was not exactly a showcase of skill, but I would like to see any of [...]
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Thierry Henry Handball Downs Ireland (Video)
Thierry Henry is one of the greatest and most recognized names in international soccer. His success on the pitch has been off the charts in both club and international play. On top of that, his face has become well-known worldwide from his many sponsors and advertisers, one of which are the famous Gillette commercials where [...]
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Six Nations Rugby 2009: Biggest Hits
Total Pro Sports- For those of you who don’t know, one of the biggest Rugby tournaments in the world just wrapped up this past week. The Six Nations Rugby tournament is annual event and this year team Ireland was the winner. The other nations which take part in the tournament are: Italy, France, England, Wales [...]
