Manchester United legend Eric Cantona made the decision in January to boycott the 2022 Qatar World Cup. In an interview with The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, the Frenchman explained the reasons behind his bold decision and why he thinks his former teammate David Beckham has made a huge mistake. On what motivated him to make the […]
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has revealed that he wanted to head the club’s football operations and tried to do so. In an engaging interview with the Athletic’s Adam Crafton, the Frenchman reveals that he wanted to become United’s ‘President of Football’. Cantona told Crafton: “I met him [Ed Woodward] a few times.” But they
The fact that he did it Rocky Balboa style added to Eric Donovan’s Rocky moment. The fighter from Kildare fulfilled his continental dream when he clasped the EBU European Union title around his waist on Saturday night. It’s the win that means the world to the 37-year-old and one he would have celebrated regardless of
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Eric Donovan is the new European Union super featherweight champion after a thriller tonight in Belfast. The Kildare southpaw outclassed French star Khalil El Hadri at the Europa Hotel, live on TG4. Hurt early, Donovan fought back and managed to establish his boxing in the second half to win enough rounds to get past ‘EHK’.
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Is the time! Eric Donovan fights for the EU Super Featherweight title tonight in Belfast as TG4 cameras roll in at the Europa Hotel in Belfast. Refresh to see live updates: 20:02: Surprise! Eamonn Magill scores it 39-39. A tie! Conor Quinn’s record now reads 2(2)-0-1. Wow. Round 4: Martinez goes on the attack in
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That little bit of nastiness required to be an elite boxer is shown in the eyes of one of the nicest guys in Irish boxing as he starts talking about the man who stands between him and EU super featherweight title success next. Saturday night. Eric Donovan [15(8)-2(2)] he is as always eloquent, courteous and
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Khalil El Hadri [13(7)-1(0)] he hopes to win the hearts of Irish fight fans as well as the EU super featherweight title in Belfast tomorrow night. Former French champion fights Eric Donovan [15(8)-2(2)] for the continental title at the Europa Hotel on Saturday, and he has his eyes on winning more than just the strap
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Irish professional boxing returns to terrestrial television on Saturday night. TG4 will broadcast a professional show to Irish viewers for the first time since March 2019, when the Irish-language station aired a fight headlined by Eric Donovan. [15(8)-2(2)] and Stephen McAfee fights for the Irish title. Kildare’s Donovan is also the main event on Saturday’s
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If dreams only come true for those who have the courage to pursue them Eric Donovan [15(8)-2(2)] he has been as brave as any Irish fighter. The fighter from Kildare missed out on his chance to challenge for the EU title for the second time last summer and, for all intents and purposes, it seemed
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Despite falling behind after six minutes, it took Tottenham Hotspur just 22 minutes to take the lead. Youri Tielemans gave Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes the lead after Davidson Sanchez brought down James Justin just inside the Londoners’ penalty area. Although he missed his first attempt, Tielemans managed to fire on his second attempt after being awarded
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