Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Steve Coogan, left, and Eanna Hardwicke, right, will play Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane in Saipan.Aidan Monaghan FreeBig screen Here's a first look at the trailer for the new Saipan film, starring Steve Coogan Choose Your Side. 10.40am, 23 Jun 2025 Share options Vertigo Releasing / YouTube MORE THAN TWENTY years later, it remains one of the most divisive controversies in Irish sporting history — and now the Saipan story is coming to the big screen. Starring Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy, and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane, Saipan will tell the story of the infamous bust-up at the 2002 World Cup that overshadowed Ireland’s tournament and split the nation. Advertisement As the first trailer — which was released on Monday — says: Choose Your Side. Release details for the film are still to be confirmed, though it had previously been slated to his cinemas this summer. Niall Kelly Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Here's a first look at the trailer for the new Saipan film, starring Steve Coogan”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Here's a first look at the trailer for the new Saipan film, starring Steve Coogan”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. Racism or Hate speech An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs. Trolling or Off-topic An attempt to derail the discussion. Inappropriate language Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs. Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts. Please provide additional information Thank you for the feedback Your feedback has been sent to our team for review. Leave a commentcancel Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user View our policy ⚠️ Duplicate comment Post Comment have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion News in 60 seconds Tyrone to face Dublin, Meath v Galway in All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals FreeEuro Vision Crystal Palace’s European prospects improve after major shareholder sells stake 40 mins ago Freelife on tour Lions remind Australia that they must release Wallabies stars for warm-up fixtures 53 mins ago FreePachuca Madrid coach Alonso says Rudiger complained of racist insult in Club World Cup win FreeSelection All Blacks name five debutants in squad for France Tests Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men FreePGA Tour Heartbreak for Fleetwood as Bradley snatches dramatic win at the Travelers Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne manager David Sneyd 1-7 for Shane Walsh as Galway edge a stone-cold classic in Newry to make quarter-final Tyrone to face Dublin, Meath v Galway in All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals From chasing new signings to calling it quits - Damien Duff resigns at end of dramatic week David Sneyd more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine TG4 Entertainment Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account