Basketball Ireland CEO Bernard O’Byrne resigns after “extremely ill-judged” Raheem Sterling post
O’Byrne said he is “deeply apologetic over the hurt caused” by his remark. Bernard O’Byrne has stepped down from his role as CEO and Secretary General of Basketball Ireland “with immediate effect” over a social media post made in the wake of England’s victory over Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final. He posted the comment […]
5 years ago
Basketball Ireland Chief apologises for social media post following controversial England penalty in Euro 2021 semi-final
Bernard O’Byrne has issued an apology for a comment made on Facebook following a controversial penalty decision involving Raheem Sterling on Wednesday night. Basketball Ireland CEO Bernard O’Byrne has apologised for a now-deleted social media post made in the wake of England’s victory over Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final on Wednesday night. Under a […]
5 years ago