Stephen Ireland: Last News

AC Milan from Cork City on a fairytale permanent transfer that comes after a successful loan spell with the Serie A giants that begun back in February. Milan have exercised their option to make the deal permanent after being impressed by the Republic of Ireland youth international who made his senior debut for Cork only last year, having featured in their under 18 side.The 17-year-old central defender made his first appearance for Milan's Primavera 1 side back in March, and comes from a famous family that includes Olympian parents Rob and Marian, as well as forming a close friendship with former Premier League midfielder Stephen Ireland."Cathal has clearly done well while on loan and is now getting the opportunity to sign permanently," said Liam Kearney, Cork City's head of academy."That he is getting this opportunity is a testament to his own hard work and dedication, as well as the work put in by his coaches at Ringmahon Rangers and here at our academy."Heffernan spoke out regarding his initial loan deal back in February, admitting that it didn't quite feel like a reality.

Arsenal with open arms, one Gunners-mad pub in America have actually barred the club legend for life.The French forward is regarded as one of the North London outfit's greatest ever players, helping them to two Premier League titles and two FA Cups across eight sensational seasons.With 228 goals to his name, Henry remains Arsenal's all-time record scorer and will forever hold a special place in Gunners hearts for his exploits during the club's 'Invincibles' campaign.However, despite being adored by Arsenal fans far and wide, the club icon is forbidden from entering Maggie McGarry’s - a Gunners-obsessed boozer based in San Francisco.Despite his heroics with Arsenal, Henry is banned from the North Beach bar because of his past transgressions while on international duty with France back in 2009.A plaque proudly on display in the Irish-owned establishment lists the famed forward as one of three players - alongside Roy Keane and Stephen Ireland - 'not welcome' at McGarry's for their indiscretions involving Ireland's national team.Under a signed image of Henry, a note reads: 'Deliberately handled twice, then celebrated like nothing had happened, as William Gallas scored the winner from his handball pass. Ireland missed the World Cup.'Is Thierry Henry Arsenal's greatest ever player? Let us know in the comments section.The description is then followed by the words: 'Les Cheat'.Those at Maggie McGarry’s - a local haunt for the Bay Area Gooners which is crammed with Arsenal memorabilia - clearly remain aggrieved by Henry's infamous handball which denied the Boys in Green a spot at the 2010 World Cup.

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straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola and his players will not allow Liverpool to open up another huge gap in next season’s Premier League title race. That’s the prediction of former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland, who says that the way Jurgen Klopp’s team has romped to the title has been a “lesson” which the City players have had to learn the hard way.

Former Manchester City star Stephen Ireland claims senior players used to pee in the boots of the younger players.

Premier League star Stephen Ireland claims first team pros would pee in the boots of up-and-coming Manchester City youngsters. The former City, Aston Villa and Stoke midfielder claims it was just one of the pranks pulled on boys who lived in fear of the attacks.

Manchester City man.Fernandes made the long-awaited move to United in January and since arriving in the North West has become neighbours with Ireland, living three doors down the street from one another.Ireland became a fan favourite at the Etihad and was the club's best player for a short while, after coming through the youth ranks at the club, grabbing 13 goals and 13 assists in the 2009/09 season in the creative-midfield role.According to the 33-year-old, his performances left an impression on Fernandes, as the Portuguese also used to sign him on Football Manager.“He told me that, as a kid, he had a poster of me,” Ireland told  The Athletic.

Wayne Rooney is set to join a five-a-side team this summer made up for former Manchester United and Manchester City legends.That’s according to Stephen Ireland, who has lifted the lid on how he has been keeping in shape without a club.The ex-Ireland international is currently a free agent having cancelled his contract with Bolton by mutual consent in 2018.But the 33-year-old still believes he can compete with the best and is regularly training at home to keep in shape.He’s also part of a five-a-side team which features the likes of former United players Darren Fletcher and Wes Brown, as well as ex-City defender Joleon Lescott.“The standard is frighteningly high,” Ireland told The Athletic, who also claims Derby’s Rooney will join the team

The Athletic: “We played against Barcelona in pre-season and I was the best player on the pitch by a country mile. Messi was playing. He went on one of his mad runs and I just thought, ‘I have to tackle him’.