‘It doesn't bother me, it is what it is' – Shelbourne boss Joey O'Brien plays down row over TV coverage
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'Turn that hurt into hunting': Shels boss wants players to bounce back from dramatic Euro exit
The 42 JOEY O'BRIEN WANTS his wounded Shelbourne players go on one final European hunt to ensure qualification for the league phase of the Uefa Conference League. The Reds saw Croatia champions Riejka wipe out their 2-1 lead from the first leg last week before an absorbing ending at Tolka Park led to their exit from the third qualifying round of the Europa League. Mipo Odubeko converted an 86th-minute penalty to level the tie at 3-3 before Milan Mbeng came close to win it moments later, only to see the man who conceded the penalty – Ante Orec – go down the other end and produce a clever reverse strike to send Rijeka into the Europa League play-off in the last minute of normal time. The winner of Icelandic side Vikingur and Linfield, who Shels beat in the first qualifying round of the Champions League, now await in the Conference League play-off. O'Brien confirmed he will travel to Belfast on Thursday to see if David Healy's side can overturn a 2-1 deficit and set up an All-Ireland rematch for the prize of league phase European football and a minimum of €3.8 million. 'I thought we were probably the better team in the second half. Looked fitter, looked stronger towards the end of it,' O'Brien said. 'The second goal they score, it's an unbelievable shot, an unbelievable goal. But again, lads stuck at it, immensely proud of them, how they kept going. Obviously, we got the penalty then, late doors, and here, we were ready for the barnstorming finish. Advertisement 'We had the [Mbeng] chance, we didn't take it, and they went up, got a little bit of luck, I suppose, with a breaking ball, good finish. Yeah, it was a sickener. 'But I said to the lads, like, obviously they (Rijeka) are celebrating and all that, and we want that, you know, and that's it, and you use this hurt now that we're going through as the hunt. 'That's what it is, you turn that hurt into hunting, and that's what we're doing now, we want that celebration in a couple of weeks' time. 'The lads, it's a hard one to take, and bitterly disappointed for the boys, but as you said, we're still in it, and yeah, we need to be on it now for the next one.' The next one is an attempt at creating history for the club by qualifying for group/league stage of European football for the first time, and also ensuring back-to-back qualification to Uefa's third tier competition for League of Ireland sides after Shamrock Rovers did so last season, eventually reaching the knockout phase. The Hoops earned €7.26 million in total for their exploits last season but O'Brien isn't looking at the next two-legged tie as any kind of consolation. 'I think I said that before. I trusted the lads, I fancied our lads. As I said, I couldn't be any prouder of them. The effort that they put in over the two legs, the performance that they put in over the two legs. 'We were right there to the death. And here, as I said, when all said and done it comes down to a little bit of luck late doors, we had a chance, didn't take it. And I suppose you can look at all sorts of the parts of the game and all that sort of stuff. That's where it is. We get a chance after it's in the balance. Don't take it. They go up the other end and take theirs.' Written by David Sneyd and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
The Irish Sun
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Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye: Date, fight time, card, TV channel and live stream as heavyweights clash in Saudi
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Yet another colossal fight taking place on the undercard of Itauma vs Whyte Get your Fil Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye: Date, fight time, card, TV channel and live stream as heavyweights clash in Saudi FILIP HRGOVIC and David Adeleye will lock horns in an enormous clash of titans this Saturday! Croatian heavyweight Hrgovic aims to use British champ Adeleye as a stepping stone for a highly anticipated rematch against Daniel Dubois. Advertisement 2 Filip Hrgovic is preparing for a fierce encounter against David Adeleye Credit: Getty 2 Adeleye beat Jeamie TKV to win the British heavyweight title Credit: Getty Adeleye, AKA "Big D", will prove no pushover for Hrgovic with the Londoner boasting a record of 14-1 and ranking at No9 in the WBO heavyweight rankings. Hehas recently seen his reputation rise following impressive victories against both Jeamie TKV - where he won the British heavyweight title - and Solomon Dacres. The 28-year-old star will be eager to overcome the odds with Hrgovic being branded as the strong favourite. Hrgovic himself will not be looking to entertain any underdog story as El Animal intends on building momentum after his well fought win against Joe Joyce in April. Advertisement Defeat would see the 33-year-old contender stumble down the world rankings. SunSport brings you all the details you need ahead of Hrgovic vs Adeleye. When is Hrgovic vs Adeleye? Hrgovic vs Adeleye will take place on Saturday, August 16. The main card will get underway at 5.45pm BST. While ring-walks for Hrgovic vs Adeleye is expected to get underway at around 7.30pm BST. Meaning that the first bell should ring at approximately 7.45pm BST. The ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host. What TV Channel is Hrgovic vs Adeleye on and can it be live streamed? Hrgovic vs Adeleye will be broadcast live on DAZN. The whole fight card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe via a DAZN subscription. If you are not currently a DAZN member, then monthly and annual subscription options are available to watch over 185 fights a year across boxing, bare knuckle boxing, MMA and kickboxing. An Annual Super Saver subscription is a one-off payment of £119.99 / $224.99 for 12-months access (£14.99 / $19.99 per month if paying in monthly instalments). A Monthly Flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, is £24.99 / $29.99 per month. Alternatively, SunSport's live blog will bring you round-by-round updates from the huge card. Who else is on the card? Here are all the bouts taking place in Saudi Arabia: Subject to change Advertisement Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte; Heavyweight Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman; Featherweight, for the WBA title Ray Ford vs Abraham Nova; Super featherweight Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye ; Heavyweight ; Heavyweight Hayato Tsutsumi vs Qais Ashfaq; Super featherweight
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Local residents have also been slapped with the restriction Beer we go Tottenham and PSG fans banned from buying anything but BEER ahead of Super Cup as bar leaves notes saying 'blame Uefa' TOTTENHAM and Paris Saint-Germain fans may be preparing for their teams to face off on the pitch, but they have been united in dismay after being banned from buying anything but beer. Europa League winners, Spurs, are gearing up to face the Champions League winners, PSG, for tonight's Uefa Super Cup clash in Udine, Italy. Advertisement 4 Beer was the only drink allowed to be sold by bars in Udine ahead of the Uefa Super Cup Credit: The Sun 4 A note written where spirits would usually be placed blamed Uefa Credit: The Sun 4 Wine was also on the banned list ahead of the game Credit: The Sun The clash is being held at the 25,000-seater Stadio Friuli, home of Serie A side Udinese. However, as thousands of fans from across Europe travel there for the 8pm clash, the city council has put a bizarre restriction in place against footy fanatics. Footage captured by SunSport in the city showed that alcoholic spirits such as rum, whisky and vodka had all been taken down from behind a bar, with even wine being missing in action. Instead, the only thing that was allowed to be served to thirsty patrons was beer. Advertisement A note written on a piece of paper taped up on the wall where spirits would typically revealed why they were not serving anything but beer. The note, written in bold red ink, said: "Say thanks to the Uefa," with another one underneath that adding: "It's not our fault." Even locals were hit with the restriction. A Udine policeman said: "These are the rules and it is beer only. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "Even the shops and supermarkets have not been allowed to sell alcohol to residents that live here." Alcohol is not the only thing to be axed ahead of the final, after Spurs gaffer Thomas Frank revealed Yves Bissouma had been banished from the Super Cup squad following disciplinary issues. James Maddison could miss 2025-26 season as Tottenham confirm midfielder suffered ACL injury Speaking to reporters before his first competitive game as the north London clubs manager, he said: "Bissouma has not travelled with the team because of disciplinary reasons. Advertisement "He has been late several times and the latest time was one too many. 'With everything you need to give your players a lot of love but also have demands and there also need to be consequences and this time there was a consequence for that. "For me there has been, how can I say it, a consequence for this trip and then I will follow up when I come home. "I will park it now because there is a relatively important game for tomorrow. Advertisement "The captain will be announced for the squad tomorrow. The leadership group will be named at the end of this month." A similar problem has also occurred in PSG's camp, with star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma being unceremoniously cut from the squad by boss Luis Enrique. The former Barcelona manager said: "Donnarumma is out of the squad as it's my own decision. I am 100 per cent responsible. "These are always difficult decisions, I know that. I can only speak very well of Gigio Donnarumma, he is one of the best players in his role, no doubt. Advertisement "He is an even better person, but we are looking for a different kind of goalkeeper. It is always difficult to manage these kinds of situations." Donnarumma, 26, released a statement venting his frustration - as reports said he was moving closer to a stunning Manchester City transfer. The angry Italian said: "Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team's success. I am disappointed and disheartened. 'I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans at the Parc des Princes in the eyes one more time and say goodbye as it should be done.' Advertisement Spurs have never been in the Super Cup before while PSG lost their only time in it previously back in 1996, meaning there will be a new winner to take the crown this year. 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
