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Romario’s 2012 speech set the wheels in motion for Pat Hickey arrest

Romario’s 2012 speech set the wheels in motion for Pat Hickey arrest

Four years ago in the Brazilian parliament, former soccer star turned senator, Romario, made a speech which would ultimately see Olympic Council of Ireland President Pat Hickey jailed last week.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2016

Strike hits Paris games bid

PARIS’S bid to host the Olympics was yesterday overshadowed yesterday by a massive strike which hit public transport.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2005