#High praise
Seamus Coleman compares Everton team-mate Deulofeu to Ronaldo
The Irish international said Deulofeu’s stepover skills remind him of a young Cristiano Ronaldo.
Van Gaal likens 'nasty' Vardy to Bergkamp, says possible interest is 'none of your business'
Man United’s boss admitted that the Foxes forward is difficult to deal with and also defended his decision to send James Wilson out on loan.
Vardy reveals secrets behind goalscoring record, Ranieri compares him to Batigol
The Leicester City forward has regular cryotherapy treatment and analyses defenders’ weaknesses before matches.
O'Shea has left Tipp legacy "that will be seen for the next 10 years" - Fanning
Declan Fanning is full of praise for departed former Tipperary boss Eamon O’Shea.
Evans hails "great appointment" of former sidekick as new Tipperary manager
Kerry natives John Evans and Liam Kearns worked together with Roscommon this year.
Thierry Henry on the Premier League's 'greatest ever' player
The Arsenal legend feels a certain midfielder does not get the credit he deserves.
Here's how one Irish singer got Ed Sheeran to tweet him some serious praise
A chance encounter in New York and a CD was all it took.
'Coutinho has the class to play for Barcelona'
The former Santos man believes his Brazil international team-mate has the quality to follow Luis Suarez to the Nou Camp.
'It's a massive blow for Tipp but I have no doubt that he will make it in Australia'
Tipperary football legend Declan Browne has backed Colin O’Riordan to be a smash hit Down Under.
Gerrard has high praise for one-time rival Roy Keane
The LA Galaxy player admitted his body could no longer sustain the demands of playing every Premier League game.
'He’s the best hurler in the country, without a doubt the best I’ve seen'
Colm Bonnar is full of praise for the Kilkenny players he manages at club level with Ballyhale Shamrocks.
'He wasn't quite Maradona but he was close'
The midweek arrival from Barcelona scored one and assisted another on his first outing for the Premier League champions.
Robbie Keane impressed by 'sharp' Gerrard
The former England captain is expected to make his debut in a friendly against Club America.
'United did not pay so much money for nothing' - Guardiola denies interest in Di Maria
The Bayern Munich boss is a huge admirer of the Argentine attacker, though.
'The skill levels of Bubbles I've never seen anyway' says former All-Ireland winning captain
Eoin Kelly says that he has never seen a player with the same technique as O’Dwyer.
Lionel Messi hails 'exceptional' Wayne Rooney
The Argentine has praised the England captain’s technical ability.
Jim McGuinness has made quite the impression on a former Premier League player
The former Chelsea player was highly impressed by McGuinness’ motivational talk.
Gigi Buffon has given Lionel Messi one of the strangest compliments we've ever heard
It beats just saying ‘he’s good a football’ mind.
3 Irish internationals have made the Championship team of the year
Meanwhile, former League of Ireland player Eoin Doyle makes the League One best XI.
Two Irish players have made one Australian site's rugby world XV
The Roar’s team was prompted by a list of the Telegraph’s ‘Top 100 rugby union players’.
Sports Illustrated name Robbie Keane best MLS import ever
The Irish international is set to feature, as LA Galaxy take on Chicago Fire at 3am Irish time tomorrow.
Jose Mourinho had one player to thank after escaping with PSG draw
The manager was pleased following the UEFA Champions League clash in Paris.
LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena: 'Robbie Keane is the most valuable MLS player of all time'
The 34 year-old has won three championships in his four seasons in North America.
Aaron Paul called The Walworth Farce 'one of the most amazing things' he has ever witnessed
He basically wants to marry the Gleesons.
Low: Forget Ballon d'Or, Lahm is best player of the decade
The Germany coach believes the defender deserves more credit for his talent.
Fergie on Rory McIlroy: 'He's without doubt the most gifted golfer that I've seen'
The legendary manager also heaped praise on Paul McGinley’s Ryder Cup ‘brilliant’ plan.
You might be surprised by who Fergie thinks is the Premier League's best midfielder
It’s not Tom Cleverley.
How good is Aguero? Frank Lampard puts him 'in that bracket' with Messi and Ronaldo
Lampard praises Argentine striker as “different class”, though he still has a soft spot for old team-mate Didier Drogba
Tomás Mulcahy, Frank Murphy and Gerald McCarthy pay tribute to the late Canon O'Brien
Cork’s 1990 All-Ireland winning manager was laid to rest today.
'They make your breakdown very slow': Matfield credits Ireland's ruck work while seeking solace in history
The out-of-retirement lock compared the loss to a 2006 defeat at home to France.
Roberto Martinez: 'James McCarthy is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League'
The Everton boss has heaped praise on the Republic of Ireland international.
Rooney: Ferguson is the best manager there has ever been
The striker was brought to Old Trafford by the Scot in 2004 and 10 years on believes his achievements can’t be bettered.
Rodriguez 'like Maradona', says Uruguay coach
“For me, special talents are those who do things that are completely out of the ordinary,” he explained.
Costa Rica coach says Ireland display was on a par with draw against Spain
“It did not seem that we had 10 (players), more that they did,” the coach said.
Suarez the best player I've played with by a distance - Gerrard
“If this fella stays around for a few more years, I think there will be some really big nights [at Liverpool].”
Seamus Coleman one of the best full-backs in the world - Roberto Martinez
The Everton boss says you “can’t teach” the qualities that the Irish international possesses.
Pochettino: Lallana ranks alongside Xavi, Iniesta and Fabregas
The Southampton midfielder is having the season of his life.
'Pick a superlative and put my name to it' - Mossy Quinn thinks Diarmuid Connolly is that good
The Vincent’s attacker believes his clubmate has the world at his feet.
Suarez at Messi/Ronaldo level, says Rooney
The United striker also singled out his England teammate, Daniel Sturridge, for praise.
Wayne Rooney impossible to replace - Moyes
The English striker celebrated signing a new five-and-a-half year contract by sealing United’s 2-0 Premier League win at Crystal Palace
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