Unsealed documents show British PM’s idea in 2002 did not go down well with Northern Ireland politicianThe 2002 World Cup had been a gruelling rollercoaster for the Republic of Ireland. Nine days before the team’s first match in the tournament, hosted by Japan and South Korea, its captain and talisman Roy Keane was on his way home before a ball had been kicked, after publicly berating his manager, Mick McCarthy.Two draws and a victory against Saudi Arabia had taken Ireland through the group stages, but after a dramatic penalty shootout against Spain, they were knocked out of the competition. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-12-28 06:00:33
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Blair proposed SDLP Irish nationalists support England at World Cup, papers show
