Ryder Cup: Mickelson's McIlroy dig was a well aimed barb

The 'gloves are off' after US veteran makes reference to European players' legal problems

Phil Mickelson
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US golfer Phil Mickelson "lit the fuse" ahead of this weekend's Ryder Cup as he aimed a sly dig at European rivals Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, who are on opposite sides in a legal battle involving a Dublin-based sports management group.

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