AFP – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:30:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png AFP – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Troops Recapture Second Largest Borno Town From Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-recapture-second-largest-borno-town-from-boko-haram/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:15:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/troops-recapture-second-largest-borno-town-from-boko-haram/ After more than 48 hours of intense battle against Boko Haram fighters, Nigerian troops yesterday took over Bama, the second largest town in Borno State after Maiduguri, the state capital. This brings to 36 the number of towns that have been recaptured from Boko Haram since the commencement of a four-nation military offensive, coordinator of [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Hit Maiduguri With Triple Blasts, Kill 58 https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-hit-maiduguri-with-triple-blasts-kill-58/ Sun, 08 Mar 2015 01:15:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/boko-haram-hit-maiduguri-with-triple-blasts-kill-58/ At least 58 people were today killed in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, following three bomb blasts, including one by a female suicide attacker. Many children were among the dead and at least 50 others were among the about 140 wounded in the explosions that hit two crowded markets and a busy bus station. The attack [...]

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]]> #BringBackOurGirls: US lawmakers, in Nigeria, urge fund for Boko Haram victims https://www.theinfostride.com/bringbackourgirls-us-lawmakers-in-nigeria-urge-fund-for-boko-haram-victims/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:15:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48482 Four US lawmakers visiting Nigeria called on Sunday for a special fund for victims of the Boko Haram insurgency that has claimed thousands of lives and seen the abduction of dozens of schoolgirls. "Today we call upon the government of Nigeria to establish…

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]]> #Signing: Muralitharan joins Australian cricket coaching team https://www.theinfostride.com/signing-muralitharan-joins-australian-cricket-coaching-team/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:53:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48804 Sri Lankan spin great Muttiah Muralitharan announced on Wednesday he will join the Australian coaching team for their series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates. The world's leading Test wicket taker is already working with Australia's top…

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]]> #Passion: Young blind footballers take to the pitch in Mali https://www.theinfostride.com/passion-young-blind-footballers-take-to-the-pitch-in-mali/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:40:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48800 In a classroom at a school for the blind in Mali's capital Bamako, pupils quietly follow a French lesson taught in braille but it is clear they are impatient to get outside to play football. On the school grounds is a dusty red dirt pitch where three…

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]]> #Insurgency: Blast hits fans at World Cup screening in northern Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/insurgency-blast-hits-fans-at-world-cup-screening-in-northern-nigeria/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:39:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48798 An explosion ripped through a football viewing centre in Damaturu, northern Nigeria on Tuesday, police and residents said, as fans gathered to watch the World Cup. The blast at the Crossfire venue, in the Nayi-Nawa area of the state capital of Yobe,…

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]]> #Culture: UNESCO urges Iraqis to protect heritage amid fighting https://www.theinfostride.com/culture-unesco-urges-iraqis-to-protect-heritage-amid-fighting/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:35:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48792 The UN's cultural organisation on Tuesday urged Iraqis to protect the country's heritage amid heavy fighting, warning that destroying religious sites would amount to war crimes. UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova expressed concern at "renewed human…

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]]> #Football: Rooney asked to train with substitutes https://www.theinfostride.com/football-rooney-asked-to-train-with-substitutes/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:43:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48652 The Football Association has reacted to speculation about striker Wayne Rooney's place in the England team by explaining that he trained with back-up players at his own request on Monday. Playing in an unfavoured left-sided role, Rooney produced a subdued…

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]]> #Football: Sunderland sign former City goalkeeper Pantilimon https://www.theinfostride.com/football-sunderland-sign-former-city-goalkeeper-pantilimon/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:33:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48625 Sunderland signed former Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon on a free transfer on Monday. Black Cats boss Gus Poyet swooped for the 27-year-old Romanian, whose contract was not renewed by Premier League champions City at the end of the season…

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]]> #WorldCup: Nigeria, Iran stalemate leaves Brazilians unimpressed https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-nigeria-iran-stalemate-leaves-brazilians-unimpressed/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:29:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48576 Nigeria and Iran became the first sides to draw at the 2014 World Cup as they played out a turgid 0-0 draw in Curitiba on Monday. In stark contrast to the attacking nature of the tournament so far, neither side showed much creativity and the final whistle…

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]]> #Brazil2014: Iran hold Nigeria to 0-0 draw in World Cup https://www.theinfostride.com/brazil2014-iran-hold-nigeria-to-0-0-draw-in-world-cup/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:05:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48569 Nigeria and Iran played out the first draw of the 2014 World Cup in a drab 0-0 affair in Curitiba on Monday. A tournament that had been spoiling fans in Brazil with goals and excitement was due a dull match and these two sides delivered on that. Nigeria…

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]]> #Brazil2014: Germany-Portugal take World Cup centre-stage Monday https://www.theinfostride.com/brazil2014-germany-portugal-take-world-cup-centre-stage-monday/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:41:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48478 Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal aim to end a run of three defeats by Germany in major tournaments when their World Cup clash takes centre-stage Monday. Ghana play the United States in a second Group G game, while in Group F, Iran take on Nigeria. Germany…

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]]> #Sport: Marquez wins seventh straight MotoGP at Catalunya https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-marquez-wins-seventh-straight-motogp-at-catalunya/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 14:49:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48381 Spaniard Marc Marquez won his seventh straight race on Sunday as he took the honours in a thrilling Catalunya MotoGP ahead of Italian Valentino Rossi and Honda teammate and compatriot Dani Pedrosa. The runaway championship leader and defending world…

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]]> #Football: Wayne Rooney in pundits’ firing line after Italy loss https://www.theinfostride.com/football-wayne-rooney-in-pundits-firing-line-after-italy-loss/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 14:47:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48378 Wayne Rooney may have been staunchly defended by England coach Roy Hodgson after the opening 2-1 defeat by Italy in the World Cup, but his performance attracted criticism from former top players and coaches. Some like former England coach Graham Taylor…

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]]> #WorldCup: Lionel Messi’s moment as Argentina enter World Cup https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-lionel-messis-moment-as-argentina-enter-world-cup/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:55:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48347 Lionel Messi will be attempting to cement his legacy as an all-time great when Argentina tackle Bosnia-Hercegovina in their World Cup Group F opener in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Trophies, plaudits and individual honours have rained down upon the record…

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]]> #WorldCup: Swiss golden generation look to shine against Ecuador https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-swiss-golden-generation-look-to-shine-against-ecuador/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:54:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48344 Switzerland will look to justify their top seed tag which raised many eyebrows ahead of the draw for the World Cup finals when they take on South American side Ecuador in Brasilia on Sunday in their opening Group E clash. While outside Switzerland there…

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]]> #Politics: Nigeria’s opposition slams ruling party on insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-nigerias-opposition-slams-ruling-party-on-insecurity/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:53:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48341 Nigeria's main opposition party has taken up the issue of insecurity, slamming President Goodluck Jonathan's party for failing to stem the rising violence, ahead of what it calls "watershed" elections next year. Africa's most populous country and biggest…

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]]> #WorldCup: Germany out to stop another Ronaldo goal feat https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-germany-out-to-stop-another-ronaldo-goal-feat/ Sat, 14 Jun 2014 18:06:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48309 Germany aim to prevent Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo claiming another goal-scoring feat when the sides meet in the World Cup on Monday. The 29-year-old Ballon d'Or winner is Portugal's all-time top scorer and the first player to score 40 goals…

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]]> #Boko Haram: Mounting fears and mistrust revolve around Nigeria kidnap crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-mounting-fears-and-mistrust-revolve-around-nigeria-kidnap-crisis/ Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:56:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48281 Two months since the kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, the teenagers appear no nearer being found and freed, despite international support and media attention. As interest in the girls' plight tails off after a viral social media campaign…

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]]> Irvine appointed West Brom manager https://www.theinfostride.com/irvine-appointed-west-brom-manager/ Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:49:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48304 Everton academy manager Alan Irvine has agreed a 12-month rolling contract to become West Brom's new head coach, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. The 55-year-old Scot replaces Spaniard Pepe Mel who was sacked after Albion narrowly avoided…

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]]> #BokoHaram: Former Nigerian leader doubtful over kidnapped girls’ return https://www.theinfostride.com/bokoharam-former-nigerian-leader-doubtful-over-kidnapped-girls-return/ Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:22:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48288 Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced fears that not all of the Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram would return. "It's inconceivable to get all of them back," he said in an interview with the Premium Times online news site…

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]]> Boko Haram Fears: Nigerian World Cup fans stay home https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-fears-nigerian-world-cup-fans-stay-home/ Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:54:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48265 Danlami Ma'azu stood among a crowd jostling to secure a satellite TV decoder in the Nigerian city of Kano so he could watch the World Cup in the safety of his home -- far from the threat of Boko Haram attacks. The Brazil tournament should normally spell…

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]]> #Brazil2014: Cuiaba under construction as Cup comes to town https://www.theinfostride.com/brazil2014-cuiaba-under-construction-as-cup-comes-to-town/ Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:47:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48262 World Cup venue Cuiaba's road network is undergoing a facelift of Hollywood proportions. The charming provincial venue for Friday's clash between Chile and Australia may be the smallest of all the 2014 World Cup cities, but it can proudly put in a claim…

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]]> #Brazil2014: Colombia, Greece plagued by World Cup striker setbacks https://www.theinfostride.com/brazil2014-colombia-greece-plagued-by-world-cup-striker-setbacks/ Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:42:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48256 Colombia and Greece clash on Saturday in Group C plagued by fears over where their World Cup goals will come from. The South Americans were rocked when talismanic striker Radamel Falcao lost his battle to be fit for the finals after suffering a serious…

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]]> Politicians’ statements stoke tensions in Nigeria, says Nigerian President https://www.theinfostride.com/politicians-statements-stoke-tensions-in-nigeria-says-nigerian-president/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:28:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48076 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday criticised the conduct and "unguarded utterances" of leading politicians as they were stoking tensions in the country ahead of key polls next year. "Indeed the conduct and utterances of leading politicians…

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]]> #WorldCup: Socceroos ready for ‘massive’ challenge https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-socceroos-ready-for-massive-challenge/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:06:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48071 Australia, basking in the role of world Cup underdogs, are up for the "massive" challenge of tackling Chile, coach Ange Postecoglou promised in Cuiaba on the eve of Friday's Group B game. "Chile feel they can make a big impact in this tournament, they…

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]]> Injection-fearing Franck Ribery could have played at World Cup – doctor https://www.theinfostride.com/injection-fearing-franck-ribery-could-have-played-at-world-cup-doctor/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:17:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47970 Franck Ribery could have played at the World Cup if he wasn't afraid of injections, the France team's doctor Franck Le Gall claimed Thursday. A week ago Bayern Munich star Ribery pulled out of the World Cup due to a back injury that virtually stopped…

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]]> #WorldCup: Spain still in their prime, insists Vicente del Bosque https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-spain-still-in-their-prime-insists-vicente-del-bosque/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:15:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47968 Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has dismissed suggestions his side are past their best as they attempt to win a fourth consecutive major tournament at the World Cup in Brazil. The world champions get their campaign under way against the Netherlands…

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]]> #Insurgency: Nigeria mulling Sri Lankan example to fight terror https://www.theinfostride.com/insurgency-nigeria-mulling-sri-lankan-example-to-fight-terror/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:07:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47959 Nigeria's military indicated on Thursday that it could follow the example of Sri Lanka in fighting terror, to bring an end to an increasingly deadly insurgency by Boko Haram militants. A high-ranking military delegation from the South Asian island nation…

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]]> Manchester United forward Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez dumped to Mexico bench for Cameroon https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-forward-javier-chicharito-hernandez-dumped-to-mexico-bench-for-cameroon/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:06:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47956 Manchester United forward Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez has paid for a frustrating season with his club by being relegated to the bench for Mexico's opening World Cup clash with Cameroon on Friday. Hernandez started only six league games for a struggling…

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]]> #PremierLeague: Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas joins Chelsea from Barcelona https://www.theinfostride.com/premierleague-spanish-midfielder-cesc-fabregas-joins-chelsea-from-barcelona/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47953 Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas has signed for English Premier League club Chelsea from Barcelona, he confirmed on Thursday. Fabregas, who is preparing for the World Cup with the Spain squad in Brazil, is believed to have signed a five-year contract…

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]]> #Politics: EU Parliament pushes Juncker’s ‘right’ to be Commission head https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-eu-parliament-pushes-junckers-right-to-be-commission-head/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:00:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47950 The main political groups in the European Parliament on Thursday backed the "democratic" right of Jean-Claude Juncker to be the next head of the European Commission, in the face of fierce opposition from Britain. "There is growing support for Juncker…

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]]> Brazil braces for World Cup carnival https://www.theinfostride.com/brazil-braces-for-world-cup-carnival/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:39:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47856 Brazil kicks off the World Cup Thursday hoping to unite the football-mad country after a chaotic seven-year build-up plagued by violent protests. The 32-team extravaganza gets under way in the teeming mega-city of Sao Paulo, where the host nation's…

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]]> Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain to field 5 and not 8 homegrown players for C1 https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-and-paris-saint-germain-to-field-5-and-not-8-homegrown-players-for-c1/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:35:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47852 Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have been informed by governing body UEFA that they must include five and not eight homegrown players in their Champions League squads for next season. Premier League champions City and Ligue 1 winners PSG were…

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]]> Italian coach Roberto Mancini parts company with Galatasaray https://www.theinfostride.com/italian-coach-roberto-mancini-parts-company-with-galatasaray/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:33:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47847 Italian coach Roberto Mancini has parted company with Turkish club Galatasaray after just nine months in the job, the Istanbul outfit confirmed on Wednesday. "Our club has decided to end, at his request, Roberto Mancini's coaching contract," the club…

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]]> #Championship: Jose Riga takes charge of Blackpool https://www.theinfostride.com/championship-jose-riga-takes-charge-of-blackpool/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:32:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47834 Blackpool have appointed Jose Riga as their new manager, the Championship club announced Wednesday. The former Standard Liege boss, who left Charlton at the end of the season having managed to help them avoid relegation during his 16 games in charge…

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]]> Embattled FIFA leader Sepp Blatter to declare candidacy in face of European opposition https://www.theinfostride.com/embattled-fifa-leader-sepp-blatter-to-declare-candidacy-in-face-of-european-opposition/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:32:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47843 Embattled FIFA leader Sepp Blatter is expected to defy opposition from European football chiefs and declare his candidacy for a new term at football governing body's congress on Wednesday. Controversy surrounding the 78-year-old Swiss official and accusations…

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]]> #Insurgency: Gunmen kill at least eight in raids on Nigeria villages https://www.theinfostride.com/insurgency-gunmen-kill-at-least-eight-in-raids-on-nigeria-villages/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:27:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47831 At least eight people, including three security officers, were killed when gunmen raided three villages in Nigeria's volatile central Plateau state, army and police spokesmen said. The gunmen launched pre-dawn attacks in Bachit, Rim and Jol villages…

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]]> #Politics: Dutch FA chief calls on Blatter to go https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-dutch-fa-chief-calls-on-blatter-to-go/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:43:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47623 The head of the Dutch football association on Tuesday publicly called on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to stand down as the world governing body battles corruption accusations. Michael van Praag, head of the KNVB, said he challenged Blatter when he appeared…

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]]> #Football: Danny Welbeck in England injury scare https://www.theinfostride.com/football-danny-welbeck-in-england-injury-scare/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:17:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47612 England forward Danny Welbeck is a doubt for his side's opening World Cup game against Italy on Saturday due to injury, according to British media reports on Tuesday. Several newspapers reported that the Manchester United player was forced to limp out…

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]]> FIFA president Sepp Blatter urged to end reign https://www.theinfostride.com/fifa-president-sepp-blatter-urged-to-end-reign/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:49:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47539 Top European football officials on Tuesday publicly called on Sepp Blatter to end his reign as FIFA president amid accusations of corruption against Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid. Michael van Praag, head of the Dutch football association, said Blatter…

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]]> #PremierLeague: Joe Cole joins Aston Villa https://www.theinfostride.com/premierleague-joe-cole-joins-aston-villa/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:45:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47536 Former England midfielder Joe Cole has prolonged his top-flight career by joining Aston Villa. The Birmingham club, who flirted with relegation from the English Premier League, before finishing five points clear of the drop last season, announced Tuesday…

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]]> #Politics: Ukraine swears in new president amid glimmers of hope https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-ukraine-swears-in-new-president-amid-glimmers-of-hope/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:05:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47090 Ukraine's Western-backed billionaire Petro Poroshenko was sworn in as president on Saturday as glimmers of hope emerged for a solution to the bloody crisis that has pitted his splintered ex-Soviet country against Russia. Poroshenko took the oath of…

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]]> #PremierLeague: Spurs hand new deal to veteran keeper Friedel https://www.theinfostride.com/premierleague-spurs-hand-new-deal-to-veteran-keeper-friedel/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:05:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47347 Tottenham's veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel signed a new one-year contract with the Premier League club on Monday. Friedel, 43, moved to White Hart Lane from Aston Villa on a free transfer in 2011 and has often been used as back-up for France goalkeeper…

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]]> #Sport: Hartley calls for ‘clinical’ England against All Blacks https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-hartley-calls-for-clinical-england-against-all-blacks/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:58:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47481 England must be clinical and stop squandering scoring opportunities to have any hope of beating the All Blacks, hooker Dylan Hartley said Tuesday. A weakened England side came close to upsetting the world champions in Auckland on Saturday, only to lose…

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]]> #Violence: More than 2000 Argentine hooligans will be barred from Brazil https://www.theinfostride.com/violence-more-than-2000-argentine-hooligans-will-be-barred-from-brazil/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:04:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47367 More than 2000 Argentine hooligans will be prevented from entering Brazil ahead of the World Cup because they are considered to be violent, Brazil's Interpol chief told AFP. The 2,100 'barra bravas' hooligans are already the subject of banning orders…

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]]> #WorldCup: Neymar gives Brazil momentary scare https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-neymar-gives-brazil-momentary-scare/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:00:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47363 Brazil briefly held its breath when Neymar went down clutching his right ankle in training on Monday, but the incident turned out to be nothing more than a momentary scare. The fact that the 22-year-old forward went down when none of his national team…

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]]> #Conviction: Saudi court jails 33 over ‘terror’ cell https://www.theinfostride.com/conviction-saudi-court-jails-33-over-terror-cell/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:57:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47358 A Saudi special court jailed 33 people for up to 30 years after finding them guilty of "forming a terror cell" among other charges, state news agency SPA reported Monday. The 33 are part of a group of 71 people who have been on trial since Sunday for…

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]]> #Sanction: Iraq and Venezuela say OPEC to roll over output ceiling https://www.theinfostride.com/sanction-iraq-and-venezuela-say-opec-to-roll-over-output-ceiling/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:45:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47355 The OPEC oil producers' cartel appeared set to maintain its output ceiling later this week, Iraq and Venezuela said here on Monday. The Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries, whose dozen member nations together supply about one third of the…

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]]> Roy Keane ‘will blow up’ admits Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill https://www.theinfostride.com/roy-keane-will-blow-up-admits-republic-of-ireland-manager-martin-oneill/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:29:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47349 Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill admits he expects Roy Keane to "blow up" -- but said he was relieved the former Manchester United skipper had opted to remain his assistant. Keane last week turned down an approach from Scottish champions Celtic…

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