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Irish Examiner
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Roy Keane meets Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at Inter Miami training ground
Roy Keane isn't the biggest fan of posing for pictures but on the rare occasion, he is willing to make an exception. The Corkman is making the most of his break away from the Sky Sports and Stick to Football studios as he is currently on holiday in the United States of America. But the former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland hasn't taken a break away from the sport as he seems to be taking in some of the ongoing Club World Cup, which is approaching the last-16 stage. Imagine a midfield pairing of Sergio Busquests and Roy Keane🤌🏼 Moments like these go to show highly Keane is thought of in the footballing world. Busquests, Luis Suarez and Jori Alba weren't half bad in their prime. Class appreciates class. Legends of the game! — Rep of Ireland Player Tracker (@reptracker) June 27, 2025 Keane recently got the opportunity to visit the training base of Inter Miami, who are owned by his former United teammate David Beckham, and while he was there he posed for pictures with none other than Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Who asked who for the pictures remains unknown, as does the whereabouts of Lionel Messi, who must have been busy preparing to the MLS side's last-16 tie against Champions League winners PSG on Sunday. An attitude Roy would appreciate, at least. Keane won't be stateside with his friends from Rockmount AFC for long as he will be returning home in the near future ahead of his three live shows with Roddy Doyle at the Marquee on July 7,8, and 9. Read More First look: Saipan trailer released showing Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Roy Keane meets Inter Miami superstars like Luis Suarez but fans reckon he ‘must be disappointed'
ROY Keane got to meet Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi not Lionel Messi while visiting Inter Miami's facility. The Corkman has jetted stateside to take in the knockout stages of the inaugural - 4 Meeting arguably the best striker of his generation isn't a bad consolation prize Credit: @intermiamicf 4 What a central midfield pairing this would've been in an alternate universe Credit: @intermiamicf 4 Jordi Alba also followed pal Messi to Florida Credit: @intermiamicf 4 The Argentine wizard turned 38 on Tuesday Credit: Getty The MLS outfit have a daunting last-16 match-up ahead of them against But at least Keane got to meet some of their most recognisable squad members while they're still in the competition and still in chipper form. Aside from a few followers noting he's bearing quite a resemblance to Shane reckoned: "Must be disappointed to not meet Messi." Read More On Irish Football While Curtis suggested: "Could use him against PSG keep them straight." Sean hailed: "The best Irish player of all time." And finally, someone else surmised en Espanol: "Roy livin la vida buena." Messi is set to face Most read in Football Inter Miami - sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference - face a formidable challenge against the Ligue 1 giants. David Beckham in hospital as Victoria shares picture of star with arm in sling & sweet 'get well soon daddy' message However, they appeared to lose momentum in a surprise defeat to Brazilian side Botafogo, and looked far from their fluent best in a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. Now into the knockout rounds, PSG are expected to find another gear, with a potential quarter-final clash against either Flamengo or The bookmakers clearly agree, pricing the Parisian giants at 1/6 to win in 90 minutes, while Jordi Alba described PSG as 'the best team in the world right now'. As for Inter Miami, they came close to topping Group A but conceded two late goals against Palmeiras, setting up this tough tie. It would have been Botafogo otherwise. ABOUT TO GET MESSI? Still, they have shown they can compete at this level - sandwiching a win over Porto between draws against Palmeiras and Al Ahly. The Florida-based side are unbeaten in six matches across all competitions, scoring 16 goals in that stretch - a solid run of form but unlikely to trouble their imperious opponents. Sorry if it sounds disparaging to all those Inter Miami supporters out there - but this could easily be a cricket score providing PSG can snap out of their two-game malaise. And they should be able to. The European champions looked a completely different class during their Champions League success, and their 5-0 final win over Inter Milan only highlights their ability to humble even the best. Suarez and Messi, both aged 38, should have their work cut out against such a young, quick, powerful and dynamic PSG side. Inter Miami have also shipped a colossal 29 goals in their last 13 games in all competitions. PSG, meanwhile, have scored 3+ goals in five of their last seven games.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
If Cork manager John Cleary's time is up, could John Fintan Daly's time be finally now?
If John Cleary decides to call it a day as Cork football manager, could an outspoken Knocknagree man, with an impressive managerial cv, be the next man up? Corkman Where to for Cork football now? The Rebels season came to an end – some might say an inevitable end – against Dublin last Saturday, a three-point loss drawing a line under a season that promised much but failed to deliver much. If success is measured by wins and silverware, then the Cork footballers' year was a failure. They didn't win promotion out of Division 2 (again), they didn't reach the Munster final (again), they didn't get back to the All-Ireland quarter-finals. The played 13 games across the National League, the Munster Championship and the All-Ireland Championship, winning six and losing seven: that's a 46% success rate.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- General
- Irish Examiner
'You have to smile': Lollipop person of the year says he enjoys the craic with all his little charges
'My two knees are knocking, I'm just blown away by it all,' Lollipop person of the year and Corkman Ger Gleeson said after his win. The retired firefighter is now hoping for a 'double win for Cork' with the hurling final in the coming weeks, he said with a grin. Mr Gleeson has worked as a much-loved lollipop man at Bunscoil Mhuire in Youghal, Co Cork, since 2015. His wife died after a long illness almost 11 years ago and the job 'did help me cope' with her tragic loss. Lollipop man Ger Gleeson celebrates with children at Bunscoil Mhuire, Youghal, Co Cork, after he was named the Tonstix Lollipop Person of the Year 2025. Picture: Dan Linehan 'Work keeps the mind going, keeps the body going, and keeps everything going,' he said. 'We married when we were 19 years old. We were together ever since, we were together in the heydays. But she got sick at 43 and died when she was only 56, so she was a very young woman.' Previously, Mr Gleeson served his local community as a firefighter in Youghal for almost 30 years. 'I had been retired from the local fire service for 12 months when I saw an advert for the lollipop job," he said. Senior infant Luke Cliff with Lollipop man Ger Gleeson at Bunscoil Mhuire, Youghal, Co Cork. Ger says of Luke: 'He has own little lollipop stick with a 'stop' sign on it that his mum and dad made for him. And he has his own lollipop jacket that's similar to mine.' Picture: Dan Linehan With 'a small few fumes still left in the tank' post-retirement he decided to apply. 'Luckily I got it,' Mr Gleeson said. 'I'm there since. 'I have five grandchildren myself and I love them with all my heart. So I get on with kids. You get to know all the children, all the parents, grandparents over the years. I've made so many good friends. "It's like a men's shed sometimes. You meet so many people down there.' Mr Gleeson was announced the winner in the Tonstix Lollipop person of the year competition at a special ceremony at the school on Monday. Bunscoil Mhuire principal Eoghan O'Neill playing the drums after lollipop man Ger Gleeson was named the Tonstix Lollipop Person of the Year in Youghal, Co Cork. Picture Dan Linehan He received a trophy, a plaque and a €1,000 travel voucher. 'Hail, rain or shine,' he's out there to help the children safely cross the road in the east Cork town every school morning and has developed particular bonds with some of the children in the schools autism classes. Tonstix Lollipop Person of the Year 2025 Ger Gleeson helping children from Bunscoil Mhuire, Youghal, Co Cork cross the road safely. Picture: Dan Linehan 'You need to be sociable,' he said. 'You can't go to work with a sour face. You have to smile. The kids are going to school every morning and you don't want to ever see a child upset going into school." All the children know his name and call him Ger. But one 'very special little fella' called Luke who has become a major fan of Mr Geeson's calls him 'granddad'. 'He has own little lollipop stick with a 'stop' sign on it that his mum and dad made for him. And he has his own lollipop jacket that's similar to mine. Sinéad Crowther of Tonstix with Ger Gleeson at Bunscoil Mhuire, Youghal, Co Cork where he was named Lollipop Person of the Year 2025. Picture: Dan Linehan 'He has to watch me every morning and evening." 'He's just adorable. 'There are a lot of really special kids there.' Retirement can be lonely for many people and Mr Gleeson said that a job like this can really keep people connected and engaged in their community. 'It gets you out of the house every morning, keeps you going," he said. You can get into an awful rut if you retire and you have no hobbies. 'I cycle at the weekends and school holidays, the greenway in Waterford is fantastic. 'I'm living close to my grandchildren, they all come down to me nearly every day so I'm lucky.' Read More Retired fireman in the running to be named Ireland's best lollipop person
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Caoimhin Kelleher getting married to girlfriend Eimear as Ireland goalkeeper shares heartmelting engagement pic
CAOIMHIN KELLEHER has announced his engagement to girlfriend Eimear on Instagram. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper shared an adorable pic to his page of him down on one knee popping the question. 2 Caoimhin Kelleher has gotten engaged to girlfriend Eimear Murphy Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 He shared a pic from the engagement to Instagram In 2022, the Corkman The Ireland keeper has posted about his girlfriend on Both Kelleher and Murphy have been together after he courted her for years. He told website: "My girlfriend is very good at Irish dancing, so I've been trying to learn a bit of that. Read More on Caoimhin Kelleher "I used to do it at school back home, so I've been trying to pick it up because I want to learn it again. "I've actually been getting on quite good at it, so one day I want to be able to do a full dance or something like that. "You have to have your feet in great coordination and be able to move them so quickly, so it definitely helps in terms of goalkeeping. It does me no harm. "I won't be showing it to anybody!" Most read in Football Their engagement adds a personal landmark to one what has already been a breakthrough summer on the professional front for the footballer. The 26-year-old finally sealed a move away from Liverpool by joining Brentford in a 'Don't say that on camera' - Nathan Collins' admission about Caoimhin Kelleher's move leaves Heimir in stitches While manager This has also reaffirmed his position as Ireland's starting goalkeeper, having grabbed the position amid Gavin Bazunu's injury problems. He will also He told RTE: 'I think I've played well for Ireland. I think I've done well enough to keep the No. 1 position. 'I need to do well to keep it, but no doubt playing week in week out will help my cause for sure. 'It (the transfer) has been a long time coming. Definitely really happy to get it over the line and get it done and loling forward to getting going.' Kelleher has played all nine games of Bazunu, who returned to the squad in March but misses out this week through injury, should be back challenging next season. But
