While “més que un club” is the tagline of FC Barcelona, it arguably applies even more strongly to Real Madrid. Atlético de Madrid fans will not like my saying it, but in the era of Florentino Pérez, there is nothing more Madrid than Real Madrid.
English clubs have spent more than €2 billion this summer and they haven’t finished yet. But this mania might be hiding some worrying trends.
Last Sunday's Kerry All-Ireland victory was was a 15-man demonstration of everything that is possible in modern Gaelic football.
Behind the British & Irish Lions’ tour of Australia lies a high-performance machine of staff, science, strategy, and sleepless nights. The Currency’s coverage of the British & Irish Lions is supported by Bespoke Estate Agents.
Years-long tensions came to a head when Leinster Open Sea sought a High Court injunction earlier this month to stop Swim Ireland from running a separate race. At midnight, the parties informed the court they’d settled.
From Dublin to Dubai – part 3: The Emirates have become a global centre for boxing and MMA, attracting Irish competitors in search of a career in the limelight. But many struggle to make a living in an industry associated with alleged criminal activity.
The digital ticketing firm, headed up by Pat Kirby, has inked a deal with Rugby Australia to handle up to 200,000 tickets for Lions matches down under.
Leinster return to Croke Park with more than a title on the line. After weeks of criticism and tactical soul-searching, only one thing matters now: perform, or prepare for the fallout.
The transition away from professional sports is rarely smooth. Former rugby players Niall Woods and Marty Moore share their experiences of injury, financial uncertainty, and identity shifts — and how athletes can prepare for what comes next.
From the collapse of another major club to Leinster’s signing of one of the world’s greatest players, it’s the off-pitch action that’s been making rugby’s latest big hits.
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