# Criticism

Last month

September 2023

Government criticised for scope of new concrete levy as pre-cast products are included

Sinn Féin has pointed to past government assurances that the levy would not include pre-cast products but which are now part of the scheme.

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Sep 1st 2023, 9:48 AM

This year

2023

# Criticism

Arsenal 'have obviously paid way too much' for Declan Rice, says Keane

Keane is not convinced Rice is worth his price tag.

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Aug 6th 2023, 9:08 PM

# Criticism

'Disgrace' GAA did not allow players to support Dillon Quirke Foundation, says Joe Canning

Pundit says GAA was disrespectful because ‘that young fella lost his life on the hurling pitch – on that pitch in Thurles’.

26.6k

Jul 23rd 2023, 11:26 PM

# Criticism

Families of 9/11 victims slam PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

A legal battle between the tours has been brought to an end.

9.1k

Jun 6th 2023, 8:23 PM

# Criticism

Macron wants 'strong' sanctions after child suffering from cancer attacked at Ligue 1 game

The boy had been invited to watch the game in a hospitality box and meet the Marseille players.

7.1k

Jun 5th 2023, 5:48 PM

# Paris 2024

Homeless people to be moved out of Paris ahead of 2024 Olympics

The French government claim there will be a shortage of accommodation in Paris during the Rugby World Cup from September and the Olympics next summer.

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May 24th 2023, 6:07 PM

# difference of opinion

Declan Rice responds to Graeme Souness and Roy Keane criticisms

The 24-year-old has come under the spotlight in recent months as the Hammers battle to stay in the Premier League.

10.1k

Mar 23rd 2023, 11:11 AM

# Criticism

Eddie Jones: Steve Borthwick right to say England weren’t good at anything

The coach was sacked after presiding over a dire 2022.

9.0k

Feb 10th 2023, 12:32 PM

# Criticism

Fifa boss Infantino under fire for behaviour at Pele's wake

The organisation’s president took a selfie with some of the late star’s old teammates on Monday right beside the open coffin.

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Jan 4th 2023, 8:10 PM

Last year

2022

# Criticism

Erasmus making Springboks 'so easy to dislike' – Smit

Erasmus has been given a two-game matchday ban following his criticism of refereeing decisions during the ongoing Autumn Nations Series.

11.0k

Nov 22nd 2022, 11:31 AM

# Northern Ireland

Condemnation after woman asks Arlene Foster for selfie before chanting 'Up the Ra'

The IRA tried to kill Foster’s father and blow up her school bus

29.9k

Nov 21st 2022, 3:25 PM

# Criticism

Inter condemn fan-enforced stadium exit in honour of murdered ultra

Simone Inzaghi’s side were on a high after reaching the last 16 of the Champions League last week.

10.9k

Oct 31st 2022, 7:36 PM

# Criticism

Australian team condemns 'suffering' behind Qatar World Cup

The Socceroos became the first World Cup side to release a collective statement protesting Qatar’s human rights record.

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Oct 27th 2022, 7:50 AM

# Criticism

LIV ranking points snub 'delaying inevitable', says DeChambeau

The former US Open champion has hit out at the OWGR’s decision.

6.0k

Oct 7th 2022, 7:40 PM

# Criticism

'Every single player will benefit' - Catt defends value of Emerging Ireland tour

The Ireland attack coach says the trip to South Africa is not just about five or six players.

8.0k

Oct 4th 2022, 3:03 PM

# Criticism

Questions remain about Sabina Higgins' letter on conflict in Ukraine, politicians say

A spokesperson for Michael D Higgins said the president has been “unequivocal in his condemnation” of Russia’s invasion.

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Aug 2nd 2022, 3:28 PM

# Rebuff

Uefa rubbishes Sweden’s criticism of VAR support at Euro 2022

AC Milan forward Kosovare Asllani criticised the governing body for ‘using 50% fewer cameras’.

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Jul 26th 2022, 1:33 PM

# RETORT

Antonio Conte responds to Jurgen Klopp criticism

The Liverpool boss was unimpressed by Tottenham’s approach at the weekend.

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May 11th 2022, 11:21 AM

# Criticism

Tuchel upset about referee 'laughing and smiling' with Ancelotti after Chelsea's European exit

Last season’s Champions League winners were knocked out by Real Madrid after a pulsating tie last night.

8.7k

Apr 13th 2022, 11:02 AM

# Backlash

'Cultural vandalism': UK Government criticised over decision to privatise Channel 4

The broadcaster is state-owned but receives its funding from advertising, not from public money.

13.4k

Apr 5th 2022, 12:23 PM

# Criticism

Fifa urged to eject Iran from World Cup over women stadium ban

2,000 women who had bought tickets for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Lebanon were not allowed enter the stadium in Mashhad.

6.2k

Apr 1st 2022, 1:00 PM

# Unhappy

'Being a professional footballer, you have to take criticism on the chin' - Harry Maguire

The Red Devils suffered a first defeat under interim manager Ralf Rangnick with a 1-0 Premier League home defeat by Wolves last week.

4.5k

Jan 10th 2022, 12:57 PM

All time

# under scrutiny

'Keep the criticism coming,' Solskjaer tells detractors as Man United begin testing week

The Red Devils face Atalanta tomorrow night before hosting Manchester City on Saturday afternoon.

4.5k

Nov 1st 2021, 4:43 PM

# Criticism

DUP claims Michael D Higgins has ‘set back north-south relations’ by not attending service

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has criticised Michael D Higgins.

18.3k

Sep 24th 2021, 4:59 PM

# RTE SERIES

Rotunda 'very much regrets' upset caused by TV series after criticism from Taoiseach

The series has faced criticism for being filmed at the maternity hospital despite coronavirus restrictions being in place.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he didn’t think the production was appropriate.

Donnelly, the health minister, said he believes the Master of the Rotunda should answer questions.

The hospital and RTÉ have facing criticism after the show was filmed while Covid restrictions were in place.

80.6k

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Sep 10th 2021, 8:13 PM

# Argument

Lewis Hamilton insists he did nothing wrong after being accused of putting rival's life at risk

The British star was criticised for making ‘an amateur’s mistake and a desperate mistake’.

10.2k

Jul 19th 2021, 8:25 AM

# Criticism

Chris Gunter blasts 'joke set-up' of Euro 2020 after Wales crash out

The Welsh saw their involvement in the tournament ended by yesterday’s 4-0 defeat to Denmark.

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Jun 27th 2021, 1:26 PM

# Euro 2020

'People have said 'I hope your children die'' - Family of Spain striker Morata abused after poor performances

The Atletico Madrid forward spurned a number of scoring opportunities during the group stages of Euro 2020.

3.6k

Jun 25th 2021, 3:06 PM

# Criticism

'He hasn’t got the pace any more' - Neil Lennon fires back at Leigh Griffiths

The former Hoops boss was left furious last summer when the Scotland frontman turned up for pre-season out of shape.

11.1k

Jun 24th 2021, 3:39 PM

# Criticism

Japanese newspaper sponsoring Tokyo Olympics joins chorus calling for cancellation of Games

The call comes with public opinion in Japan firmly against holding the Games this summer.

2.6k

May 26th 2021, 3:03 PM

# Criticism

'It was misogynistic': Government leaders hit out at cartoon depicting Mary Lou McDonald as a witch

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Green Party leader jointly condemned the drawing.

40.2k

Mar 23rd 2021, 8:55 PM

# party show down

Micheál and Leo face party anger over mixed-messaging, members tell leaders people are losing hope

Varadkar told his party that criticism of Government communications was “reasonable, heard loud and clear and will be taken onboard”.

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Feb 24th 2021, 8:41 PM

# Criticism

Destruction of Mother and Baby Home tapes represents 'an imbalance of power', Dáil hears

Some survivors have expressed anger at the destruction of the audio testimony recordings.

15.9k

Feb 17th 2021, 7:17 PM

# Unhappy

'I have zero energy and zero excitement about an All-Star Game' - LeBron James

Critics have said the league is using the event as a way to recoup some of the revenue lost during the pandemic.

6.9k

Feb 5th 2021, 11:21 PM

# backing

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer denies Bruno Fernandes is tired and needs a break

The Portuguese star was below par in Sunday’s match between the champions and league leaders at Anfield.

4.6k

Jan 19th 2021, 4:39 PM

# Criticism

Jose Mourinho unhappy with ‘unprofessional’ Tottenham-Fulham postponement

Wednesday’s Premier League fixture was called off less than three hours before kick-off.

3.6k

Jan 1st 2021, 3:53 PM

# Criticism

Steve Bruce unhappy at ‘mass hysteria’ over Newcastle struggles

The Magpies manager feels securing the club’s Premier League status should remain his principal aim.

4.8k

Dec 27th 2020, 12:19 PM

# Baseball

Cleveland to drop 'Indians' from their name after 105 years due to criticism

Native American groups have branded the moniker as racist, but Donald Trump opposes the move.

3.6k

Dec 14th 2020, 1:34 PM

# Language

'The guy said, 'There's no way you play for Munster, you can't speak English''

CJ Stander talks about learning a new language, being told he was too small, and dealing with criticism.

67.7k

Nov 3rd 2020, 12:03 PM

# Criticism

'There's two tiers in the GAA - one for the big counties and one for the wee counties'

Fermanagh football boss Ryan McMenamin was critical of the GAA as his Covid-hit side were relegated.

10.3k

Oct 18th 2020, 10:56 PM