Sport Ireland suspends funding of €2.9m to FAI
Sport Ireland has announced its decision to suspend and withhold future funding to the FAI after it emerged the association has failed to obey State funding rules.
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Hazard heroic as Chelsea defeat West Ham
Eden Hazard scored a brace that featured a remarkable slaloming goal to move Chelsea into third place in the Premier League. West Ham were unable to control the Belgian who has been linked to a move away from Stamford Bridge.
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Watford produce heroic comeback to slay Wolves in FA Cup semi-final
Watford produced the most unlikely of comebacks to defeat Wolves to book their spot in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Gerard Deulofeu came from the bench to score twice for the Hornets.
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Suárez and Messi strike late to all but secure title
Two goals in the space of a minute from Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi fired Barcelona to a crucial victory over a 10 man Atletico Madrid. The result moves Barca 11 points clear of Atleti in the La Liga title race.
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Gabriel Jesus fires Man City into FA Cup Final
A single goal from Gabriel Jesus secured Manchester City’s spot in the FA Cup final. City were unable to extend their lead thanks to a valiant display from Brighton.
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