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Saipan

  • Newcastle Community Cinema Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD United Kingdom (map)

Saipan

On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Ireland’s campaign is thrown into turmoil when captain Roy Keane abruptly leaves the squad’s preparation camp in Saipan after a bitter and very public clash with manager Mick McCarthy. What follows is one of the most controversial episodes in Irish sporting history. Siapan revisits the infamous fallout, exploring the personalities, pressures and pride that fuelled the dispute. Moving beyond headlines and blame, the film examines leadership & loyalty

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🎞️2025 / 15 / 90 / Sports Drama


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