Ireland: My worldwide abuse hell
Irish Daily Mirror|September 01, 2023
Ex-soccer star faced backlash over claims he said he was better than Stevie & Lamps
SEAN MURPHY
Ireland: My worldwide abuse hell

FORMER soccer star Stephen Ireland has revealed the trauma he suffered due to "worldwide abuse".

The 37-year-old ex-Manchester City and Ireland player denied claiming he was better than Premier League greats Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard.

He branded the claims "ridiculous" and revealed the abuse he got really "hurt".

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