Euro 2016 could lead to the end of many relationships warn marriage counsellors

Marriage counsellors have warned that Euro 2016 could trigger the final whistle for hundreds of rocky relationships across Ireland, as tensions among couples reach an all-time high.

Therapists are anticipating a sharp surge in demand for their services, as exasperated partners show their footie-mad fellas the red card in the days following the end of the tournament, which kicks off in France next month.

Leading charity Relationships Ireland said the fallout from international soccer tournaments has in the past always led to a sharp increase in the numbers of couples seeking counselling, particularly in households where one party is an ardent supporter of the boys in green and their partner has zero interest in sport.