Andrew Porter's fresh start, debunking 'lazy narrative' around 3G pitches, and why Trump is backing Fifa into a corner

Andrew Porter's fresh start, debunking 'lazy narrative' around 3G pitches, and why Trump is backing Fifa into a corner

Irish Independent

Thursday, 08 January 2026

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Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Switching sides again offers prop star Andrew Porter chance of a new start

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Michael Verney: Debunking ‘lazy narrative’ around 3G surfaces as GAA move with the times

Miguel Delaney: Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela is backing Fifa into a corner over World Cup

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