BRIGHTON AND HOVE Albion have launched an internal investigation after four players were filmed inhaling balloons.  With the Premier League club currently in the middle of their winter break, a group of Seagulls players decided to use the free time to enjoy a short holiday in Spain.  A video has surfaced showing Ireland defender Shane Duffy,…

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Fifa’s disgraced former secretary general Jerome Valcke have been indicted in Switzerland for alleged corruption in the attribution of football broadcasting rights. The Swiss attorney general’s office (OAG) said in a statement on Thursday that the two had been charged “in connection with the award of media rights to…

THERE WILL BE plenty of focus tomorrow night on Ireland international Jack Byrne, when the two favourites for the title, Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers, meet. Probably the closest equivalent for the Lilywhites, however, in terms of creative influence and the attacking outlet they provide, is Michael Duffy. Duffy was nominated along with Byrne and team-mate…

TOTTENHAM MIDFIELDER Victor Wanyama has signed a three-year deal with MLS side Montreal Impact, it was confirmed on Tuesday. Wanyama, 28, made just four appearances in all competitions for Spurs in 2019-20 and will join Thierry Henry’s Montreal on a free transfer, pending an international transfer certificate and successful medical. The Kenya midfielder arrived at…

“ABSOLUTELY NOT,” IRELAND star midfielder Denise O’Sullivan responds when she’s asked if the Girls In Green have done enough to nail down second place in their Euro 2021 qualifying group. “We’re not ready yet, we have a long way to go.” Denise O’Sullivan with Ireland goal-scoring hero Diane Caldwell. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO But the US-based…

FOUR OF GERMANY’S biggest football clubs have pledged €20 million to help Bundesliga rivals facing financial difficulty in the coronavirus crisis, the German Football League (DFL) announced today. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig — all of whom qualified for this season’s Champions League — said they would make the funds available…

Click:Fiber Optic Cable JOHN GILES HAS paid tribute to former Leeds United team-mate Norman Hunter, who passed away today at the age of 76, after last week being admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Giles last saw Hunter in December at an event to commemorate Leeds United’s centenary year, and said he had been in “good form,”…

UEFA IS WORKING to receive the necessary guarantees over fan access to Portugal before making a firm decision on where to host the Champions League final. The PA news agency understands European football’s governing body is seeking clarity over what will happen when current international travel Covid-19 restrictions in Portugal end on Sunday, and that…

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN won the French Cup on Wednesday after beating Monaco 2-0 in the final at the Stade de France. Goals from Mauro Icardi and Kylian Mbappe won a largely uninspiring final and mean PSG can end the season with the domestic league and cup double. The French champions have now won the French Cup…

HAVING ENJOYED A stunning season Stateside, Roma McLaughlin has the potential to be “a very good asset to our team,” says Ireland boss Vera Pauw. Roma McLaughlin recently landed another All-American honour. Source: CCSU Soccer. McLaughlin is one of two Donegal midfielders who earned international recalls as the Ireland squad for an upcoming international friendly…