Irish footballer Shane Duffy has been banned from driving for three years and fined almost €32,000 after pleading guilty to drink driving in Norwich, where he crashed his Range Rover into a stationary car while almost three times over the legal limit. This incident occurred just days before a crucial play-off match for his club, Norwich City. Duffy, a Republic of Ireland international, faced a mandatory ban due to a prior drink driving conviction nine years ago. Despite the incident, interim Ireland boss John O'Shea defended Duffy's inclusion in the national squad, emphasizing support for the player's redemption and acknowledging his past contributions to the team.