#High praise
'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
Martinez hails McCarthy impact at Everton
The 23-year-old has made 20 appearances this season, and has formed a solid partnership with Gareth Barry.
'Zaha can be as good as Ronaldo,' says Cardiff boss Solskjaer
The on-loan Manchester United winger was superb on his Bluebirds debut after coming off the bench to inspire the win over Norwich.
11 tweets that illustrate how good Andy Reid was against Watford tonight
Meanwhile, substitute Simon Cox scored twice as Forest won 4-2.
Brendan Rodgers hails Liverpool's 'best win of the season'
The coach also reserved special praise for Luis Suarez’s performance against Hull today.
Luis Suarez a 'dream' player, says Arsene Wenger
Working as a pundit on French television, the Arsenal manager reaffirmed his admiration the player.
Conor Murray has emerged as a leader in the Irish team - Justin Marshall
The Munster scrum-half has excelled in the green jersey since crashing over for a try against New Zealand last year.
Suarez in world's top three, says Gerrard
The Uruguayan striker took his tally of Premier League goals to eight in six appearances
Tony Ward likens Jimmy Gopperth to Roy Keane and Liam Brady
The former Irish out-half was highly impressed by the New Zealander’s contribution to Leinster’s win over Ospreys.
Cork selector Kingston pays tribute to 'sporting legend' Jimmy Barry-Murphy
He also highlighted the contribution of Anthony Nash, saying there was never a temptation to bring in Donal Óg Cusack.
Warburton has referees' respect - Gatland
The New Zealander highlighted the strength of his captain’s relationship with Craig Joubert
'Hugely analytical' Matt O'Connor the ideal choice for Leinster - Ben Kay
He also described how the Leicester Director of Rugby, Richard Cockerill, now seems resigned to the prospect of losing his colleague.
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