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# Unacceptable

Last month
November 2023
'That just was not us. I said that to them. It’s just not us' - Graham Rowntree
Munster head coach Rowntree vows to bring back Internationals for visit of the Stormers.
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Nov 11th 2023, 8:00 AM
This year
2023
'It was about his family' - Leeds fans' abuse of Bamford condemned
Sam Allardyce also wants ‘the police to do a lot more’ on the issue.
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May 19th 2023, 7:00 PM
Police called in after Old Firm referee's contact details published online
Kevin Clancy was subjected to ‘threatening and abusive’ messages in the wake of Saturday’s Celtic-Rangers game.
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Apr 10th 2023, 6:02 PM
Man City condemn attack on Liverpool team bus
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they have opened an investigation over the incident.
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Apr 2nd 2023, 4:34 PM
Last year
2022
Man United's Maguire says bomb threat crossed line
The player’s house was swept by police in April to ensure the safety of his family.
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Jun 1st 2022, 8:55 PM
‘A couple of idiots’ to blame for Old Firm glass incident – Postecoglou
A member of the Celtic backroom team required stitches.
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Apr 4th 2022, 8:39 AM
All time
Koeman says Barcelona fans abusing him lack 'morals and values'
The Dutchman was obstructed by a group of supporters as he tried to leave the stadium.
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Oct 26th 2021, 9:04 PM
A miserable couple of days for Irish women's rugby off and on the pitch
Ireland must recover after defeat to Spain at the 2021 World Cup Qualifier tournament.
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Sep 14th 2021, 8:30 AM
Wigan write letter to rival clubs over abuse of James McClean
The Ireland international re-joined the Latics from Stoke last week.
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Aug 25th 2021, 2:27 PM
Alleged homophobic chanting at Norwich's Billy Gilmour condemned
The abuse is alleged to have taken place during Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Norwich at Carrow Road on Saturday.
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Aug 16th 2021, 4:52 PM
Irish Paralympian's wheelchair 'completely broken' while flying to London for Tokyo Games
Patrick Flanagan says there was damage to the wheels as a lot of dents and scrapes on the chair.
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Aug 14th 2021, 1:11 PM
'Could you manage for a year on €12,000? Probably not. So why are we expecting elite-level athletes to do it?'
Derval O’Rourke has called for a ‘full review’ into the funding system in Irish sport.
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May 13th 2021, 12:21 PM
Spurs to take action after Son Heung-min racially abused following Man United defeat
The South Korean was targeted both in replies to a tweet from Tottenham’s official account and in the comments section on his most recent Instagram post.
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Apr 12th 2021, 1:54 PM
Brendan Rodgers criticises Leicester trio after Covid-19 breach
Ayoze Perez, James Maddison and Hamza Choudhury were dropped for Sunday’s 3-2 defeat against West Ham.
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Apr 11th 2021, 5:56 PM
Irish youngster Afolabi praised for lifting the lid on 'disgusting' racist abuse
The Republic of Ireland U21 striker was targeted on social media after scoring for Dundee on Saturday.
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Jan 12th 2021, 12:51 PM
Shamrock Rovers condemn 'hateful' racist and sexist abuse of their U17 players
A series of appalling comments appeared beneath a YouTube livestream of the teams’ respective national league finals.
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Dec 26th 2020, 11:55 AM
'It was quite clearly a tactic' - Munster fume at late tackles on Ben Healy
Johann van Graan was not happy about the two late shots on the 21-year-old out-half.
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Dec 13th 2020, 8:22 PM
Sheffield United and FAI condemn racist abuse aimed at David McGoldrick
The Irish striker shared a vile message sent to him on Instagram.
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Jul 13th 2020, 2:29 PM
Premier League launches system for players to report online racist abuse
‘Online discriminatory abuse is unacceptable in any walk of life.’
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Jun 24th 2020, 5:12 PM
Man United 'disgusted' by online racial abuse of Paul Pogba
The France midfielder was subjected to vile comments after missing a penalty in last night’s draw with Wolves.
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Aug 20th 2019, 10:35 AM
Fulham investigate after Cyrus Christie says sister was hit and racially abused during match
The club have promised to take the ‘the strongest possible action.’
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Aug 3rd 2019, 9:10 PM
'You can't get into a fight with a spectator': PSG boss hits out at Neymar after fan attack
The Brazilian lashed out on Saturday after his side lost against Rennes on penalties in the French Cup final.
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Apr 29th 2019, 7:22 PM
Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby Union 'consider next steps' after Folau meeting
The Wallabies fullback is set to have his contract terminated over an ‘unacceptable’ Instagram post.
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Apr 12th 2019, 9:33 AM
Zebo happy to take a stand to show racism is not acceptable in any walk of life
‘I’d be bulletproof with that stuff but it was important to not just accept it.’
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Jan 29th 2019, 7:30 AM
Sarri blasts 'stupid' fans as Chelsea face fresh allegations of racist chanting
The Blues boss insists that the majority of the club’s supporters are ‘wonderful’.
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Dec 27th 2018, 3:17 PM
Raw sewage from 38 towns and villages flowing into our environment, report says
The EPA’s Dr Tom Ryan said our health is being put at risk due to the impact on our rivers, lakes and coastal waters.
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Oct 23rd 2018, 7:28 AM
'Drink-driving is completely unacceptable' - Lloris apologises after arrest
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the goalkeeper was charged following a routine patrol stop in central London on Friday.
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Aug 24th 2018, 8:24 PM
England coach Eddie Jones to avoid public transport following train abuse
Jones was reportedly subjected to physical and verbal abuse on a train journey and has vowed to avoid public transport from now on.
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Mar 1st 2018, 3:06 PM
Falkirk issue apology over 'abhorrent' abuse of ex-Dundalk player by fans
Dean Shiels, who had surgery to remove his right eye in 2006, was taunted with fake eyeballs yesterday.
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Jan 3rd 2018, 2:48 PM
'Children have to pass adults still drinking from the night before to get their breakfast, it's not on'
Ryan Tubridy says the situation of homeless children in Ireland this Christmas is “utterly unacceptable”.
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Dec 24th 2017, 8:45 AM
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren addresses 'disgusting' death threat
The centre-back took to social media on Tuesday to cast light on the vile abuse he has received.
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Oct 31st 2017, 1:18 PM
'I told the ref, 'f***'s sake, he's badly hurt'': Murray remains in hospital after shambolic Gallagher bout
Last Friday week in Edinburgh, I found myself violating various journalistic codes in roaring at a referee to stop a fight. When he did intervene, it was too late.
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Oct 16th 2017, 9:30 PM
Children aged three forced to wait two years for assessment, despite legal 3 month deadline
Early intervention is absolutely crucial to ensure that children with disabilities are properly looked after and have services provided for them.
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Jun 7th 2017, 6:07 AM
'Not acceptable' that AIB could pay no tax on profits for up to 30 years
There are calls to make sure that the bank would have to pay a minimum corporate tax rate.
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Jun 5th 2017, 8:36 PM
'You wouldn't do it to a greyhound': McCaffrey's Sigerson Cup overload annoys Gavin
The former Footballer of the Year was left out of Dublin’s squad tonight as they monitored his work load.
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Mar 5th 2017, 7:55 AM
Last night's Rome derby overshadowed by Lazio fans' horrendous racist abuse of Antonio Rüdiger
It’s the second time this season the club have been embroiled in a racism controversy.
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Mar 2nd 2017, 6:52 PM
'Stupidity is not a handicap': Minister warns motorists to stop parking in disabled designated spots
Finian McGrath hit out at the behaviour of he drivers whose actions he described as unacceptable.
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Dec 3rd 2016, 7:35 AM
Leicester's Jamie Vardy at centre of investigation after racism controversy
The attacker has apologised after newspaper published video of him abusing an Asian man.
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Aug 9th 2015, 8:02 PM
Zimbabwe apologise to Mooney and Ireland over 'alcoholic' newspaper article
Captain Brendan Taylor has said sorry for the piece, which was published in the Zimbabwe Herald.
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Mar 11th 2015, 12:00 PM
'He asked a nurse to be washed but there were 10 people in front of him'
It was told “from a quality and safety perspective this situation is unacceptable.”.
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Feb 25th 2015, 6:45 AM
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