Bale in top 10 best British players of all time - Lineker

Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale is among the 10 best British players of all time, says former England striker Gary Lineker.

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England's Anderson 'worried' by Stokes injuries

James Anderson is "worried" by the injuries suffered by Ben Stokes, and England will have to be "careful" to manage the all-rounder.

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America's Cup 2017: Racing postponed over light winds

Organisers postpone Wednesday's America's Cup Qualifiers in Bermuda because of light winds.

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Nadal winning 10th French Open would be 'incredible'

Rafael Nadal winning a 10th French Open would be "one of sport's biggest achievements", says Tim Henman.

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Arsenal boss Wenger should sell 'overindulged' Sanchez & Ozil - Keown

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger should sell "overindulged" Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, says ex-defender Martin Keown.

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'Inexperienced' jockey Mangan barred from Derby

Racing's regulator is to bar inexperienced apprentice jockey Gina Mangan from riding rank outsider Diore Lia in the Epsom Derby.

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Garrincha: Remains of deceased Brazilian football legend 'missing'

The remains of deceased Brazilian football legend Garrincha are missing from his grave, according to relatives.

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WSL highlights: Sunderland Ladies 0-1 Manchester City Women

Watch highlights of Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Sunderland as Georgia Stanway nets a late winner to keep their WSL Spring Series title hopes alive.

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VIDEO: The How Well Do You Know James McClean Quiz

Should he feature in the International Friendly against Mexico at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Thursday, June 1, James McClean with reach the half-century mark of appearances for the Boys in Green.

Ahead of his 50th international appearance, James McClean takes on the How Well Do You Know James McClean Quiz.

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French Open 2017: Aljaz Bedene knocked out by Jiri Vesely

British number three Aljaz Bedene is knocked out of the French Open with a 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3 defeat by Jiri Vesely in the second round.

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British and Irish Lions: Sam Warburton to captain tourists in opener

Tour captain Sam Warburton will lead the British and Irish Lions in their opening fixture against the Provincial Barbarians.

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Injured pair out of England's Argentina tour

Wasps' Tommy Taylor and Worcester Warriors' Nick Schonert are ruled out of England's tour of Argentina through injury.

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NBA superstar James' home vandalised with racist graffiti

Police are looking at CCTV video to try to identify the vandal, whose graffiti has been covered up.

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Day to remember at SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Finals

Girls and boys from 12 different counties battled it out for national honours on a sun-kissed day.

The 2017 SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme was the biggest yet as more than 28,500 children from 1,495 schools took part in county, regional and provincial blitzes nationwide, which is a new record for the programme which has been coordinated by FAI Schools since the mid-1990s.

SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme ambassador and former Republic of Ireland International Keith Andrews and Patrick O'Donovan TD Minister of State for Tourism & Sport was amongst those present to support the teams and witness some thrilling games across all six sections.

The schools were divided into provincial representatives from small, medium and large schools divisions.

While girls can compete with the boys in the SPAR ‘A’ Cup, SPAR ‘B’ Cup and SPAR ‘C’ Cup sections there is also a separate competition for girls only; SPAR ‘A’ Girls Cup for small schools, SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup for medium schools and the SPAR ‘C’ Girls Cup for large schools.

The winning schools were: SPAR ‘A’ Cup: Granagh NS, Kilmallock, Limerick; SPAR ‘A’ Girls Cup:
Drimina NS, Tubbercurry, Sligo; SPAR ‘B’ Cup: Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Ballymote, Sligo; SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup: Carnmore NS, Oranmore, Galway; SPAR ‘C’ Cup: St Ciaran's NS, Hartstown, Dublin; SPAR ‘C’ Girls Cup: Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS, Johnstown, Dublin.

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SPAR ‘A’ Cup
St Patrick's NS 3-4     Granagh NS
Scoil Bhríde    4-6     Scoil Chiaráin Naofa
St Patrick's NS 2-2     Scoil Bhríde
Granagh NS      4-3     Scoil Chiaráin Naofa
St Patrick's NS 2-3     Scoil Chiaráin Naofa
Granagh NS      0-1     Scoil Bhríde

SPAR ‘B’ Cup
Scoil an Athar Tadhg    2-3     Dooish NS
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál   3-1     St Peter's NS
Scoil an Athar Tadhg    2-3     Scoil Mhuire gan Smál
Dooish NS       5-4     St Peter's NS
Scoil an Athar Tadhg    4-2     St Peter's NS
Dooish NS       1-2     Scoil Mhuire gan Smál

SPAR ‘C’ Cup
St Joseph's BNS 2-3     Scoil Iognáid
St Ciaran's NS  5-0     Nenagh CBS
St Joseph's BNS 0-5     St Ciaran's NS
Scoil Iognáid   2-3     Nenagh CBS
St Joseph's BNS 2-8     Nenagh CBS
Scoil Iognáid   4-6     St Ciaran's NS

SPAR ‘A’ Girls Cup
Scoil Mhuire    1-3     Drimina NS
Boyerstown NS   3-0     Little Flower NS
Scoil Mhuire    0-2     Boyerstown NS
Drimina NS      1-0     Little Flower NS
Scoil Mhuire    1-3     Little Flower NS
Drimina NS      5-2     Boyerstown NS

SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup
Carnmore NS     4-1     Kilkenny SP
Ballyea NS      5-2     Gaelscoil Ultain
Carnmore NS     3-1     Ballyea NS
Kilkenny SP     3-0     Gaelscoil Ultain
Carnmore NS     5-1     Gaelscoil Ultain
Kilkenny SP     3-3     Ballyea NS

SPAR ‘C’ Girls Cup
Our Lady of Good Counsel        2-1     Scoil Niocláis
Woodlands NS    0-1     Scoil Rois
Our Lady of Good Counsel        4-0     Woodlands NS
Scoil Niocláis  0-1     Scoil Rois
Our Lady of Good Counsel        2-1     Scoil Rois
Scoil Niocláis  0-6     Woodlands NS

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Jedvaj: We want to write our own story

When Tin Jedvaj moved from Roma to Bayer Leverkusen in 2014, he was soon regarded as one of the continent’s most talented defenders.

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Jedvaj: We want to write our own story

When Tin Jedvaj moved from Roma to Bayer Leverkusen in 2014, he was soon regarded as one of the continent’s most talented defenders.

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Zambia dance into last eight, England enjoy sweet success

The Zambians danced, the Uruguayans embraced each other, and the English players let out loud yells while punching the air.

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'I just miss my dad' - Johnson wins weeks after father's death

A tearful Steve Johnson says his father's recent death left him an "emotional mess" as he won a dramatic match at the French Open.

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Champions Trophy 2017: Eoin Morgan excited by knockout format

England captain Eoin Morgan says the knockout format of the upcoming Champions Trophy will be intriguing to play in.

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England name 18-man squad for Hockey World League semi-finals

England's men's hockey team announce an 18-strong squad for the Hockey World League semi-finals starting in London on 15 June.

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Norrkoping vs AIK

Allsvenskan have started to take shape and segmented the expected top teams from the rest of the league. Norrkoping and Malmo will, by the looks of it, compete for the title until the end, while there are some competition from remaining dark horses. AIK is a side with a lot of quality, but have had immense difficulties to get any capacity out of the team. The battle between Norrkoping and AIK is however, on paper and for the sake of the standing, a game loaded with excitement.

AIK had gone five straight matches without conceding a goal, and earned a feared reputation – but that streak got a bitter end, when Malmo scored the winner in the last kick of the game, as so many times this season. It was a match which apart from the disappointment, also will be tough to reset physically and mentally with such a short notice, before another big clash against title competitors, Norrkoping. While AIK have had their strenghts defensively, the offense has been toothless! The midfield possess a lot of creativity, but the strikers Eero Markkanen and Sulejman Krpic have been unable to be effective up front and have rightfully been heavily questioned.

The visitors AIK will be without their normally main striker Henok Goitom (6/1) due to injury, but also Eero Markkanen (9/1) is suspended. Moreover, the midfield engine on the offensive front, Stefan Ishizaki (9/1). Captain defender Nils Eric Johansson (8/1) is also a doubt.

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The hosts, Norrkoping have rested well and had two days more of rest than their opponents, AIK, who played a highly intense match versus Malmo with a bitter loss. Norrkoping on the other hand have really found their flow and are coming into this home fixture with four consecutive victories, and a solid scoring streak, with nine goals in their last four matches. The club won the championship in 2015 and remained competitive in 2016, and look to be challenging again in this years competition.

Norrkoping style of play is very individually skilled wing players in Niclas Eliasson (8 assists in 11 matches), and Niklas Barkroth (2 assists and 2 goals in 11 matches), along with strikers who make the most with the opportunities in Kalle Holmberg and Sebastian Andersson. Their inner midfielders cover a lot of space with their running capacity which often leads to good control of the games – especially on home turf. These are cruical points for both sides, but the directions are pointing opposite ways for these sides.

Norrkoping have a fully eligible squad to operate with in this important clash, with no significant absentees.

Adding the factor that Norrkoping are playing their home games on a quick artificial turf, which invites for fast paced football with scoring chances, and for a side like the hosts in their current shape, it looks like a promising opportunity, to face AIK on a short notice with travel included, after a demotivating in the last minute. The hosts are mentally more prepared for this clash, and more rested with motivation for the title hunt to keep even steps with Malmo. For the stated reasons, the value is clearly on the home side.

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ICC Champions Trophy: Michael Vaughan's four reasons why England can title

Former England captain Michael Vaughan gives four reasons why his former side can win the ICC Champions Trophy (and two reasons why they might not).

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Cavendish & Deignan named in squad for National Road Championships

Former world champions Mark Cavendish and Lizzie Deignan are named in British Cycling's squads for the National Road Championships.

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The decisive goal: Lucio seals golden comeback

Both Brazil and their eventual final opponents USA began their FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 campaigns in Group B, where A Seleção secured a 3-0 victory when the two sides met.

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'Let's go for the quadruple' under Guardiola

Manchester City's ambition is to win the quadruple in what chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says will be a "a massive year" next season.

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Castleford hooker McShane in Elite England squad

Castleford hooker Paul McShane is one of 27 players based in Super League named in Wayne Bennett's England Elite Performance Squad.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss calls for togetherness from the fans

Arsene Wenger sends a message to Arsenal fans following the news he has signed a new two-year deal at the club.

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Basel vs St Gallen

Basel have won yet another Super League title few weeks ago, so they had a chance to rotate a bit and give opportunity to some players that didn’t play so much earlier in the season. Therefore, they had four matches without a victory run, in order to test some younger guys, but also to rest their team for the Cup’s finale.

However, the side bounced back to their winning streak when it was needed the most, as they overpowered Sion 3:0 in the Cup’s finale, while they also come from a victory, last Sunday evening as the team won over Grasshoppers away from home with a 3:1 result. They were eager to show their best against old rival, taking the lead in 42nd minute via Akanji and even though the hosts equalized in 63rd minute via Ciao, Basel deservedly reached the victory in last five minutes with two goals from Doumbia.

Talented goalkeeper Djordje Nikolic (1/0) is injured, same as midfielders Kevin Bua (3/0) and Davide Calla (27/3) and won’t be playing here.

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St Gallen, on the other side, had a lot of ups and downs during the season and the team failed to obtain European exit in the end after all. They were excluded from the Cup competition already in 1/8 finals to Zurich, leaving all the hopes within Super League competition.

However, streak of five defeat during April was simply too much and cost them a lot, as the team remains now at seventh position, having six points less than Europa League placed Luzern, even though they looked decent in last few weeks with three victories in last five matches. Most recently, they come from a 1:1 draw at home against Sion and should be happy with a point taken, since the guests took the lead in 64th via Ferreira and have created much more – however hosts managed to snatch a draw with a goal from Gelmi in 86th minute.

Defensive midfielder and team captain Nzuzi Toko (29/1) is injured and won’t play, same as central midfielder Sejad Salihovic (13/0).

This match is without competitive motive for either of the sides and having that in mind, I’m fully confident that the players of Basel will want to give their best in the official goodbye from their fans for this season. There is simply plenty of more individual quality in favor of Basel and I see these odds as very valuable ones.

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England's Wood out of Argentina tour after six-ban ban for stamping

Tom Wood will miss England's tour of Argentina after being banned for six weeks for stamping in a game for Northampton.

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Stevie Ray: UFC fighter says mixed martial arts could earn Olympic recognition

Scottish UFC fighter Stevie Ray believes mixed martial arts could be recognised as an Olympic sport in future.

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Ryder Cup: Robert Karlsson named Europe vice-captain

Europe Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn names Sweden's Robert Karlsson as his first vice-captain for the 2018 event against USA in France.

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Paul Craig and Stevie Ray can't agree on who will be the bigger draw at UFC Scotland

Paul Craig and Stevie Ray won't be fighting in the ring at UFC Scotland, but they are at loggerheads over who is more popular.

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Novak Djokovic reaches French Open third round

Defending champion Novak Djokovic beats Joao Sousa in straight sets to reach the third round of the French Open.

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Applications open for FAI / ETB Courses

The FAI-ETB Player Development programme enables interested participants to train full-time while also availing of a sport-themed education programme. It helps young players to achieve their potential and, in many cases, to develop a career in professional football.

The programme also prepares participants for a career in the sports and leisure industry, as well as encouraging them to improve their level of education, thus enhancing their job prospects and opportunities.

The player development side of the programme has been hugely successful with over 100 graduates going on to play in the SSE Airtricity League, while players such as Kevin Long (Burnley), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan (Preston North End) have earned call-ups to the Republic of Ireland men's senior squad.

"It was a year to savour and never to be forgotten. It prepared us for professional football and the education was a great back up. We're reaping the rewards now," said Boyle (pictured above with Fred Austin, Loughlinstown Training Centre, Annette Andrews, Baldoyle Training Centre, and Harry McCue, Course Coordinator)

The courses currently take place in venues in Clondalkin, Cabra and Irishtown in Dublin, Limerick, Castlebar, and Blarney, Carrigaline and Ringmahon in Cork. There are currently plans to expand the programme into other areas of the country.

As part of the academic side of the programme, participants will complete a QQI Level 5 in Sport & Recreation plus an ITEC Gym Instructors Diploma, Pool Lifeguard and FAI Coaching Certificates. A number of graduates have also gone on to third level institutions to continue their education.

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Daley, Mears & Laugher out of British Championships

Ex-world champion Tom Daley and Olympic gold medallists Chris Mears and Jack Laugher will miss the British Championships in Edinburgh because of minor injuries.

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How Arsenal dealt with Chelsea in 13 pictures

Chelsea fans, when they saw Arsenal as their FA Cup final opponents

Favourite customer, double is sure

Arsenal fans when they learnt Koscielny, Mustafi and Gabriel won’t play

Disaster on the way

Chelsea fans when they heard Per Mertesacker and Rob Holding will play in defence for Arsenal

Na to dey tear net anyhow

How Chelsea fans started watching the match

Make the goals just dey enter

Chelsea fans when Arsenal got the first goal

You sure say no be 2002 replay we dey watch?

Chelsea fans when Arsenal were dominating and carving them open at will

No be Arsenal we dey play?

The Arsenal defence Chelsea expected

Come in at will, opened for your pleasure

The Arsenal defence they faced

Chelsea fans when Victor Moses got sent-off

What kind of nonsense is this?

…but when Chelsea equalized

We said it, Arsenal na our customer

Chelsea fans when Arsenal scored the second goal

Chelsea fans after the final whistle

What can we say?

Arsenal fans to Chelsea fans at the end of the match

 

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Defending champion Muguruza survives Paris scare

Defending French Open champion Garbine Muguruza survives a scare to beat world number 99 Anett Kontaveit.

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Thriller sees Zambia into last eight

Zambia survived a heart-stopping encounter to see off Germany 4-3 after extra-time to progress to their first FIFA U-20 World Cup quarter-final.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Man Utd striker 'has had lots of offers', says his agent Mino Raiola

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is contracted to the club until this summer, has 'had lots of offers', says his agent Mino Raiola.

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Wenger asks for fans support as he pens new deal

Arsene Wenger has asked for the support of the fans after penning a new two-year contract. He assured the fans that he is the right man to take the club to the next level. Despite calls by a section of the fans that Wenger should leave, the Frenchman is set to spend the next two years at Arsenal. The club missed out of a top-four finish for the first time since Wenger’s arrival but it seems he (Wenger) has the nudes of the board members.

“The message to the fans is in aid of the club. Let’s be together to support our players, to support the club and all give our absolute best to be at the level that we want to be.

“We can move up to the next level, I’m convinced of that, by having faith in the way we want to play football and by supporting the players we have already.

“Of course we’ll try to strengthen our squad to be stronger next season, but we want to be faithful to the way we want to play the game. We want to support this way [of playing] all together.”

Wenger became the most successful manager in the history of the FA Cup after winning the trophy for the seventh time on Sunday, leading the Gunners to a 2-1 win over Chelsea.

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Lookman sends Young Lions into quarters

A brace scored by Ademola Lookman in a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica sent England to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 quarter-finals.

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Under-20 World Cup: England beat Costa Rica 2-1 to progress to quarter-finals

England reach the quarter-finals of the Under-20s World Cup in South Korea with a last-16 victory over Costa Rica.

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Vivo becomes official smartphone sponsor of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup™

Vivo was presented today as FIFA’s official smartphone sponsor under a sponsorship agreement that will run until 2022 and include the next editions of the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018 and 2022.

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Man. City chairman fires, we must win Premier League and Champions League every season

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak says he wants the Citizens to win both the Premier League and Champions League every season. City have ended the season without a trophy this term even with Pep Guardiola as their manager but Al-Mubarak does not want to see that happen again. This is a warning to Guardiola, that playing good football is not better than trophies.

“There’s no doubt it’s extremely hard to do the double, because of the nature of the Premier League and the level of competition in the Champions League,” he told Manchester City’s official website. “This is an unbelievably challenging feat to achieve, but nevertheless you would not be in the position I am if you don’t think and believe you can do it.

“The last two champions in the Premier League have won the league without playing in Europe. So that’s shown, in my view, the advantage that that puts for the people who are not competing in Europe.

“Chelsea playing in the league this year without Europe no doubt provided them with an important advantage and that’s helped them win the league, but I don’t take anything away from them,” he added.

“Winning the league is winning the league, and they’ve done an incredible job and my hat is off to Antonio Conte and his squad and the entire management of Chelsea, they’ve done an incredible job this year and the results speak for themselves.

“But nevertheless, the point remains that going into next year, no doubt, teams that are in Europe will have a more challenging experience of winning the league than teams not in Europe but that’s no excuse because, for us, our job is to try to win both the Premier League and the Champions League and to do everything we can to do so and that will remain our objective.”

The Citizens finished third in the league, 15 points behind eventual champions Chelsea, while they were knocked out of the UCL by AS Monaco at the round of 16.

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FIWC Regionals: Munich up next!

The qualifiers for the Grand Final of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2017 continue apace, with Season 3 set to kick off  after the climax to Seasons 1 and 2 in Berlin.

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Stokes 'unlikely to bowl full 10 overs' in Champions Trophy opener

Ben Stokes is unlikely to bowl his full 10 overs in England's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, says captain Eoin Morgan.

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Ibra’s agent says the Swede may stay in England

According to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent, Mino Raiola, his client might stay in England but not necessarily at Manchester United.  He revealed that his client has received a number of offers, though he hopes to stay in England. Better still, England might stay in Zlatan.

“There is a possibility [he stays] but also that he does not,” he said. “We have talked, he has a lot of offers and ideas that we have to evaluate.

“He’s had a fantastic time at United and it’s now up to us and the club to decide. We have a date for that but now is time to recover.

“He wants to stay in England and at the top. If he sees he is a valuable asset for United he will stay.

“But he knows he can valuable asset for other top clubs also. I think it is respectful to talk to Manchester United and see what all parties want.”

Ibrahimovic made 46 appearances and scored 28 times during his first season at United.

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Bad news for Real Madrid as star player says he may not be fit for final

It appears reggae might be mixing with Real Madrid’s blues as star player Gareth Bale admits he isn’t 100% fit for the Champions League final against Juventus in his home town, Cardiff on Saturday. Bale has spent the most part of the season with the club’s physicians but has returned to full training which could hand him a start against the Italian club.

The return of Bale to training has sprung a debate on who should start against Juventus, with Isco, the other candidate, after strings of impressive performances. Bale, who could easily be confused as a Nigerian legislator with his many days of absence, says he is not ready yet.

“I am not 100 percent, I haven’t played for six or seven weeks,” Bale said. “I obviously had my operation which still really hasn’t recovered. I have been playing with a lot of pain, even when I came back I was taking tablets to get through games and training.

“The last six or seven weeks have enabled me to rest my ankle a bit and really try to get it a bit better, and obviously recover from the [calf muscle] injury which it caused. I am not 100 percent, but I have been working hard, double sessions the last few weeks, to get myself as ready as I can, whether to start, or to be involved at some point.

“We had a practice game on Saturday so I come through it all unscathed. I feel strong, feel fit, obviously match fitness is a different thing. I obviously have battled hard to get fit for this. Now I feel finally it is healing, it is right there, almost at 100 percent.”

Like a man experiencing Pile, Gareth Bale says he won’t last long.

“If I’m called upon to start, I will start, obviously,” he said. “But to last 90 minutes, I haven’t played a lot of football this year since my operation, so that would be difficult. Obviously Isco has been playing fantastically well for us, in the end of the season, so whatever the manager requires of me I will be there to do it. The most important is to lift that Champions League trophy at the end of the game.”

 

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Nuno Espirito Santo: Wolves appoint ex-Porto boss as head coach

Championship club Wolves name former Porto boss Nuno Espirito Santo as their new head coach, succeeding Paul Lambert.

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An Iringa education

We visited the Football For Hope centre in Iringa, Tanzania – built as one of the 20 centres for 2010 after the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ - to see the positive impact the facility was having on the area’s residents.

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Arsenal star out for five more months

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla says he will be out for five months more after suffering a setback in his recovery from injury. He also confirmed he has agreed a new deal, having considered giving up his fight to regain fitness. The Spaniard underwent surgery for an eighth time this week and he has now revealed a return to action is still far away. He has kept the medical staff at Arsenal busy since the departure of Abou Diaby and non-availability of Jack Willshere.

“I have not been given a timeframe for my comeback,” Cazorla said.

“It is very difficult to put a date on it, but I think it will be another five months.

“It has been since October that I last played. I have undergone eight surgeries, the last one Monday. I hope that things go better. I have had complications since November. I got a bacterial infection in surgery, my bone got infected, the wound would not close and I had a graft done.

“It was the worst season of my career. You feel like throwing in the towel, but my desire to play football is above everything.”

The 32-year-old has not featured for Arsenal since a 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets in October due to an ankle injury.

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Psalm Wooching: Former Washington Huskies linebacker signs for Harlequins

Harlequins sign former NFL Draft prospect Psalm Wooching to play in the World Club 10s tournament in Mauritius in June.

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Valentino Rossi: MotoGP great still in 'severe pain' before Mugello

Valentino Rossi says he is still in "severe pain" and will have to pass a medical on Thursday before the MotoGP race in Mugello this weekend.

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British & Irish Lions greeted by haka on arrival in New Zealand

The British and Irish Lions are greeted at Auckland airport by a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony, before responding with the Welsh hymn Calon Lan

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Kvitova beaten in French Open second round

Petra Kvitova's return to action comes to an end in the second round of the French Open as she loses 7-6 7-6 to Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US.

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Ramos downplays the Ballon d’Or, says he would have played tennis if he wanted individual awards

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says he is not bothered about winning the Ballon d’Or, that he prefers winning trophies with Real Madrid. He says he would have been a tennis player if he wanted individual awards, we believe this is no shades at the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

“The Ballon d’Or? We will see what happens. It is true that Cannavaro also won it. We should not forget that,” Ramos said.

“But the most important thing for me is to win another Champions League with Real Madrid and celebrate that.

“Trophies won with the team are the most important ones for me.

“I would have played tennis if I wanted individual trophies.”

The Spanish defender could potentially become a contender and the first defender to win since Fabio Cannavaro in 2006 if he helps Madrid defeat Juve in the UCL final on Saturday.

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NZ's Read confident of making first Test

New Zealand captain Kieran Read says he is confident he will be fit to play in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

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Picamoles leaves Northampton for Montpellier

France international Louis Picamoles leaves Northampton Saints to rejoin Montpellier for a "significant transfer fee".

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Ronaldo's incredible 12 months in pictures

Breaking records for club and country - the best images from an astonishing 12 months for Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Russian showpieces to be tobacco-free events

This year’s FIFA Confederations Cup and next year’s FIFA World Cup™ will be tobacco-free.

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Aussies name squad for June

Australia have announced a 23-man squad for a packed June schedule that incorporates a potentially decisive 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Saudi Arabia, a high-profile home international against Brazil and the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.

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British and Irish Lions: Gatland relishing 'daunting' challenge in New Zealand

Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he is looking forward to taking on New Zealand after the squad arrives in Auckland for the 10-match tour.

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Hosts Korea Republic reflect on adventure

After defeat by Portugal in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, the hosts' coach and midfielder Lee Sangheon reflected on the journey and looked ahead to the future.

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La Celeste into last eight

Uruguay edged their way into the last eight of the FIFA U-20 Word Cup after a slender 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Suwon – courtesy of a Nicolas de la Cruz penalty.

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Russian showpieces to be tobacco-free events

This year’s FIFA Confederations Cup and next year’s FIFA World Cup™ will be tobacco-free.

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Test Match Special: Pint-Sized Shane Warne 'ball of the century'

TMS travels back to Shane Warne's "ball of the century", when he removed England's Mike Gatting with his first delivery in an Ashes Test at Old Trafford in 1993.

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Arsenal boss Wenger signs new two-year deal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger signs a new two-year deal at the club.

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Vidal urges Sanchez to join Bayern Munich

Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal is playing the role of negotiator for his team – Bayern Munich, he revealed that he has been talking to Alexis Sanchez to dump Arsenal for Bayern Munich. He says he has been using WhatsApp messages to persuade the forward to trade the Premier League for the Bundesliga. It is yet to be known how much will be his cut if the deal pulls through or he is only interested in seeing Alexis taste league success and play in the Champion’s league.

‘I told him it was the opportunity for him to be in a big team.’ Vidal said
‘If he wants to compare with the best, he has to go to the best team.’

Sanchez scored 30 times in 51 appearances for the Gunners this season and he helped the team to win the FA Cup.

 

 

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IAAF rejects 28 Russian requests to compete as neutrals

Twenty-eight Russian athletes have their requests to compete as neutrals rejected by the IAAF, which approves three others.

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Football Rumours on Wednesday 31st May 2017

Transfer rumours, gossip, who is for the chop and other stuff

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Cech wins Golden Ball award

Arsenal goalkeeper – Petr Cech has won the Goden Ball award as the best Czech Republic player of the year.

The award is the Czech Republic version of English football’s FWA Player of the Year and is voted for by domestic journalists.

It is the 11th time in his career that the former Chelsea gaolie has claimed the prize, with Cech helping the Gunners to finish fifth in the Premier League table, as well as winning the FA Cup.

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The Lions - rugby union's commercial big cats

The British and Irish Lions are one of the biggest sporting names in rugby union, and they are also one of its premier brands.

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Manchester United rated the most valuable football club in the World

According to auditors – KPMG, United have been valued at €3.004 billion (£2.61bn), ahead of both Real (€2.895bn) and Barcelona (€2.688bn). KPMG had estimated Madrid and United as being worth €2.9bn at the end of the 2015-16 season. Even if all they celebrate now is a self-acclaimed ‘treble’, they still have enough in their coffers to be highly valued.

They currently have 26 global sponsorship deals, including with kit manufacturer adidas, shirt sponsor Chevrolet, 20th Century Fox and Uber, as well as 10 regional sponsorship deals and 28 other media and financial partners.

Bayern Munich (€2.367bn) are fourth on the list, with Manchester City (€1.909bn) the next highest-placed English team in fifth. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur complete the top 10.

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Brazil legend tips Jesus to become one of the greatest in history

Brazil legend, Zico says Manchester City forward – Gabriel Jesus can become one of the greatest in the history of Brazil football. He says he is not surprised by the striker performances since he moved to the Premier League. Considering that many football greats have come out of Brazil, Jesus will have to do as much as turning defenders to stones (no shades intended on John Stones) to become one of the greats.

“I was not surprised because I’ve taken the word ‘surprise’ from my football dictionary. Nowadays, we see everything that happens all around the world, so you can no longer be surprised,” Zico said.

“He’s a boy that was Brazilian champion playing for one of Brazil’s biggest teams and became the Brazilian national team’s No. 9 at 19.

“I guess everybody could see that he wasn’t going to feel the difference of moving to England and playing for City, which is a spectacular team.

“If he continues to grow, he has everything to achieve that. He demonstrates everyday that he’s a great professional, with fantastic quality.

“Gabriel is a player who pursues success with hard work and competence. He has everything to become one of the greatest in Brazilian football history.”

The City striker has been an instant success following his January move from Palmeiras, scoring 7 goals in 11 appearances.

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Tennis is 'full of lesbians', says legend Court

Margaret Court tells a Christian radio station that "tennis is full of lesbians", following a row over her earlier remarks on gay marriage.

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British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland not worried by New Zealand tour schedule

The British and Irish Lions should not worry about their "difficult schedule", head coach Warren Gatland says.

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17 days to go: The tragedy of Marc-Vivien Foe

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, and from now until the start we will share a fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember when tragedy struck the Tournament of Champions.

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England: Gareth Southgate did not speak to Wayne Rooney before latest omission

England boss Gareth Southgate says he did not speak to captain Wayne Rooney before leaving him out of the squad for June's matches with Scotland and France.

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Stones steps into Zabaleta shoes

Manchester City defender John Stones has inherited the number five jersey vacated by Pablo Zabaleta. Stones had worn the number 24 jersey since his arrival from Everton but takes the number 5 jersey vacated by Zabaleta, who has departed the Etihad following the expiration of his contract. With the number on his back reduced, it is hoped Stones will defend like a proper defender next season.

He is yet to justify a £47.5 million price tag with lots of comedic defending that is worth at most 10,000 Zimbabwe dollars.

He made 41 appearances over the course of his debut campaign, scoring two goals.

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Ramos: Buffon is an example

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has lauded Juventus captain – Gianluigi Buffon as an example for all footballers. The Spaniard also called Buffon a legend and says the Italian number one will be remembered as of one the best goalkeepers in the history of the game. Ramos must meanwhile hope Buffon becomes an example of a basket goalkeeper when the final of the Champion’s League is played between Madrid and Juve.

“Buffon is a legend and he will be remembered as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of football,” he said.

“He is an example for anyone who wants to live and experience this sport and he has shown that age has been no barrier.”

Buffon, 39, is aiming to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time when Juve face Madrid in the final in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Aussies name squad for June

Australia have announced a 23-man squad for a packed June schedule that incorporates a potentially decisive 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Saudi Arabia, a high-profile home international against Brazil and the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.

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Coppolaro keen to erase and rewind

Ahead of a classic encounter in world football, Italy defender Mauro Coppolaro speaks with FIFA.com about his nation's history against France and his expectations for their Round of 16 encounter at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017.

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This day in history - 31 May 2017

This day in history - 31 May 2017. Stories from this day in the past.

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Moses out to lead All Whites to new heights

With New Zealand captain Clayton Lewis departing for the FIFA Confederations Cup, Moses Dyer has stepped into the breach and is ready to guide the All Whites to uncharted territory in Korea Republic.

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Arsenal are further behind than Wenger thinks - Lineker

Arsenal are "a long way behind" their rivals and are likely to miss out on a Champions League place next year, says Gary Lineker.

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Rashford decision mine not Mourinho's - England boss Southgate

Gareth Southgate says he "did not speak" with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho about the decision to include Marcus Rashford in the England squad.

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Andrew Strauss says IPL experience worth injury risk for England players

Benefits outweigh risks when England make players available for the Indian Premier League, says director of cricket Andrew Strauss.

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MNT: 50-Cap club set to welcome newest member

Should he feature in the International Friendly against Mexico at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Thursday, June 1, James McClean will be welcomed into a very exclusive club.

The Derry man is currently on 49 caps and is eager to reach the half century, which would make him the sixth most experienced player in Martin O'Neill's squad.

Here is the full list of the players to have joined the 50-cap club:

146 - Robbie Keane
134 - Shay Given
117 - John O'Shea
110 - Kevin Kilbane
102 - Steve Staunton
100 - Damien Duff
91 - Niall Quinn
88 - Tony Cascarino, Aiden McGeady
83 - Paul McGrath
80 - Packie Bonner, Richard Dunne
79 - Glenn Whelan
73 - Ray Houghton, Shane Long
72 - Liam Brady, Kenny Cunningham
71 - Kevin Moran, Frank Stapleton
70 - Andy Townsend
69 - John Aldridge
68 - David O'Leary
67 - Roy Keane
64 - Ian Harte
63 - Gary Breen, Kevin Doyle
59 - John Giles
57 - Mick McCarthy
56 - Don Givens, Denis Irwin
53 - Steve Finnan, Chris Hughton, Ronnie Whelan Jnr
52 - Gary Kelly, Mick Martin, Jason McAteer
50 - Paddy Mulligan

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America's Cup 2017: Britain beat Sweden to end run of defeats

Britain record their first America's Cup Qualifiers win since Saturday's opening day with victory over Sweden in Bermuda.

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JJK Jyvaskyla vs KuPS

JJK Jyvaskyla finally recorded a victory last time out, as the team won three points at home against Ilves on Saturday afternoon with a 3:1 result. They entered the match in a better manner, somehow being more determined to get a positive result and weren’t affraid to attack at the beginning.

They took the lead in eleventh minute via Vielma, while Etock doubled up the lead in 29th minute. Visiting side took over the ball and dominated on the field, however without real goalscoring chances created. Hosts were stadning decently in defensive part and only conceded via penalty kick in 84th minute when Ngueukam scored, however Etock netted his second to seal the victory for the hosts. With just five points after eleven rounds, they are still at the rock bottom position, but hope for better days now as they stand just three points behind safely placed HIFK. Left midfielder Benno Hanslian (1/0) remains injured.

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KuPS, on the other side, managed to get another victory last Saturday, as the team visited Rovaniemi and didn’t have an easy game at all. They were just a bit better during all ninety minutes, but only managed to take the lead in last phase of the game, in 84th minute via Purje.

Players of Rovaniemi actually dominated in the first halftime and it looked like they might take the lead, with the visitors only being dangerous via counter attacks. However, second halftime was different and the players of KuPS were again more dangerous, reaching that goal deservedly in the end. The team is now undefeated in last five Veikkausliiga matches, having four victories and a draw in the process, being currently at second position with just two points less than leaders from HJK.

I expect home team to enter this match aggressive as they did against Ilves and if they repeat the same, we should expect an overall open and offensive clash between these two. KuPS anyway remains with a better form and are favorites, but if JJK repeats anything close from the previous game, this one should end up with three goals at least, in easy style.

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Ilves vs PS Kemi

Ilves disappointed a lot last Saturday evening as the team visited JJK Jyvaskyla and most of their fans expected them to win with ease, however on their disappointed the team didn’t manage to present themselves in the best possible manner and actually suffered the defeat quite easy.

Players of JJK have entered the game much more determined, with better fighting spirit and scored the opener in eleventh minute via Vielma. Guests tried to react and had some decent approaches, however hosts doubled up the lead in 29th minute via Etock. Second halftime was spend in domination of Ilves, as their players had much more of the ball possession, but nothing much expect them as they only managed to reduce the deficit in 84th minute from a penalty kick taken by Ngueukam, while the hosts sealed the victory against the flow of the match in 88th with second goal from Etock. Ilves now stands in the middle of the table with thirteen points earned, just four less than Europa League placed VPS and aim for a victory here.

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PS Kemi, on the other side, didn’t manage to improve even further after their victory away from home against Inter Turki last Tuesday evening, as the team suffered narrow 1:0 defeat in front of own fans against VPS last Saturday afternoon.

Things to be worse, only goal was scored in fourth minute already via Hakola, as the game itself looked like pretty defensive minded one, while the home team created more and looked better towards the end of the match, but it wasn’t enough to change the scoreline after all. PS Kemi now remains with just one victory in last six rounds, being at second from the bottom position with two more than last placed JJK Jyvaskyla and just a point less than safely placed HIFK.

Ilves remains a favorite here and should get all three points, as the players surely are fired up to improve after poor performance away to Jyvaskyla. However, PS Kemi has nothing to lose in this one and I expect a bit more offensive approach from them as well – something that should open up the game and with a bit of luck, this goal should end with more than just a couple of goals scored.

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Arsene Wenger to stay at Arsenal: 21 years, 162 players, £700m spent, 16 trophies - and counting

Arsene Wenger's 21-year Arsenal reign will continue - BBC Sport reflects on his record so far.

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Bale 'not 100% fit' for Champions League final in Cardiff

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale says he is not 100% fit going into Saturday's Champions League final against Juventus in Cardiff.

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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017: Ada Hegerberg wins award

Ada Hegerberg is crowned BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 after her treble-winning season with Olympique Lyonnais.

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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017: Ada Hegerberg wins award

Norway and Olympique Lyonnais striker Ada Hegerberg wins the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 award.

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Great Manchester Run: What’s it like to cross the finish line of your first 10k?

Park runner Dawn Nisbet took part in her first 10k race at the Great Manchester Run on Sunday and it was an emotional experience.

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French Open bans Hamou over attempts to kiss reporter on live TV

Maxime Hamou is condemned for "reprehensible behaviour" during an interview at the French Open.

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Herrera: We know we can become world champions

With penalties looming in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 tie between Venezuela and Japan, Yangel Herrera kept a cool head to bag an extra-time winner for La Vinotinto, sending them to the quarter-finals of Korea Republic 2017.

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Dominic Solanke: Liverpool to sign 19-year-old Chelsea striker

Liverpool are to sign striker Dominic Solanke from Chelsea after he failed to agree a contract with the Premier League champions.

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Riyad Mahrez: Leicester forward releases statement asking to leave the club

Leicester's Riyad Mahrez announces he wants to leave the club, stating: "I am fiercely ambitious and feel now is the time to move on."

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Behind the World Cup record: Bora Milutinovic

As we continue our look at the stories behind the records made at the FIFA World Cup, FIFA.com hears from Bora Milutinovic, who took a staggering five different national teams from three different continents to the World Cup finals.

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Behind the World Cup record: Bora Milutinovic

As we continue our look at the stories behind the records made at the FIFA World Cup, FIFA.com hears from Bora Milutinovic, who took a staggering five different national teams from three different continents to the World Cup finals.

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Munich welcomes the cream of Europe

The qualifiers for the Grand Final of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2017 continue apace, with Season 3 set to kick off  after the climax to Seasons 1 and 2 in Berlin.

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Woods 'found by police asleep at wheel'

Golfer Tiger Woods was found asleep at the wheel of his car, engine running, police report says - US media

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Drug probe doctor 'altered athlete medical records'

The doctor at the centre of a drugs investigation altered athletes' medical records before handing them to anti-doping authorities, according to new disclosures.

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Khan put Riverside Stand development on hold

Fulham's proposed Riverside Stand redevelopment was put on hold by Shahid Khan

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Home hopes extinguished, Vinotinto dreams go on

​As the FIFA U-20 World Cup entered the knockout stages, hosts Korea Republic were one of the first to falter, while Venezuela's epic campaign continued.

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Bettinelli linked to Bristol City move

Bristol City are interested in signing Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli

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French Open 2017: Stan Wawrinka and Juan Martin del Potro through to second round

Former champion Stan Wawrinka progresses to the second round of the French Open with a straight-sets victory over Jozef Kovalik.

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Tour de France 2019: Brussels will host Grand Depart to honour Eddy Merckx

Brussels will host the 2019 Tour de France Grand Depart to mark the 50th anniversary of five-time champion Eddy Merckx's first title.

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Stosur hints at Margaret Court Arena boycott

Sam Stosur says players may refuse to play on the Margaret Court Arena at next year's Australian Open over 'same-sex marriage' row.

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Huddersfield Town: How David Wagner led Terriers to unlikely promotion

BBC Sport looks at how a team with one of the lowest budgets in the Championship managed to defy the odds and gain promotion to the Premier League, despite being tipped by many for

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Thomas Tuchel announces Dortmund in the most bizarre manner

Thomas Tuchel shocked the football after announcing that his leaving Borussia Dortmund just days after winning their first trophy in five years. Tuchel took to Twitter to announce his departure, using an account that was set up just hours before the announcement.

“I am thankful for two nice, eventful and exciting years. It’s a shame it won’t go on,” the 43-year-old German wrote. “Thanks to all the fans, the squad, the staff and to everyone who supported us. I wish BVB all the best.”

Tuchel’s relationship with Dortmund hierarchy had taken a turn for the worse since his arrival in 2015-16 season.

It is rumored that Dortmund are secretly trying to reignite the sitcom “Fuji house of commotion” after several rifts between Thomas Tuchel, Dortmund’s CEO Hans-Joachim Watze, players and even the fans.

According to German newspaper Bild, there was dispute talks at the team hotel prior to being attacked on April 11, but it only lasted 21 minutes.

Local media in Dortmund reports that Thomas Tuchel is set to receive €2M in compensation, for all of his best efforts in ensuring Bayern Munich takes the Bundesliga seriously before the end of December.

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Portugal knock out hosts Korea Republic

A display of efficiency helped Portugal beat Korea Republic 3-1 in front of a capacity crowd in Cheonan in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017.

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FAI announce partnership with Benetti

The sponsorship, which was launched by Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill at Aviva Stadium, will see the Irish brand exclusively design and supply casual and formal wear to Republic of Ireland men's senior team until 2020.

Established in 1999, Benetti have grown to be a desired product supplying approximately 140 menswear independent accounts across Ireland. It is now one of the country's most recognised menswear labels.

John Delaney, FAI CEO, said: "We are delighted to announce this link-up with Benetti, who are an established and respected brand in the Irish market. We look forward to working with such a popular brand for the years to come."

Serena Farrell, Benetti spokesperson, said: "To partner with the Republic of Ireland teams is the perfect fit for us. As a 100% Irish brand, Benetti will take pride in ensuring that the squads look well off the pitch for the next three years as they represent their country."

Stephen Hunt, Benetti Football Ambassador, said: "The majority of top footballers have a keen interest in fashion and what they wear, so a partnership like this is mutually beneficial. The Benetti range is ahead of anything else you see on the Irish market and as a footballer representing your country you want to take pride and have confidence in how you look arriving for a game."

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Stage set for SPAR5s National Finals in the Aviva

As our Senior International teams gear up for their respective outings shortly, so too, do our future generation of young stars, as the countdown to the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s National Finals takes centre stage. 

Six sections will see the schools divided in Provincial representatives in small, medium and large schools divisions. The girls are encouraged to play with the boys in the SPAR ‘A’ Cup, SPAR ‘B’ Cup and SPAR ‘C’ Cup sections but there is a separate competition for girls only; SPAR ‘A’ Girls Cup for small schools, SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup for medium schools and the SPAR ‘C’ Girls Cup for large schools.

The event will see 192 children from 24 schools participate in the final stages of competition following four months of fun filled nationwide activity. The qualifying schools have come through their local County events, Regional and/or Provincial qualifiers to reach this stage of the competition with excitement mounting around the local areas.

12 counties will be represented in the Aviva with Galway leading the charge with 4 representatives. The Galwaigen army hail from Oranmore, Taylor’s Hill, Doorus and Raleigh Row in the City. Donegal and Monaghan have 3 schools each qualified. While Cork, Dublin, Meath, Sligo and Tipperary have 2 schools apiece. Meanwhile, Clare, Kilkenny, Limerick and Louth will each have one representative. The action will commence at 11.30am with the small schools section in boys and girls kicking us off.

This year the programme featured 1,495 schools with a total of 28,567 children participating which is a new record for the 5s programme which has been in existence since the mid-1990s. 

The SPAR ‘A’ Cup has Scoil Chiaráin Naofa, Doorus, Galway (Connacht), St. Patrick’s NS, Castletown Kilpatrick, Meath (Leinster), Granagh NS, Kilmallock, Limerick (Munster) and Scoil Bhríde, Mullaghrafferty, Monaghan (Ulster) all in the driving seat for National honours. Three of the four are newcomers to this stage of proceedings apart from Granagh NS, Kilmallock who have featured previously. Seamus Murphy’s side starred in 2014 in the SPAR ‘A’ Cup with a fourth place podium finish and they were finalists as way back as 2001 in this competition.

The SPAR ‘A’ Girls Cup will have debutants Drimina NS, Tubbercurry, Sligo (Connacht),

Boyerstown NS, Mullaghmore, Meath (Leinster), Little Flower NS, Ballytarsna, Cashel, Tipperary (Munster), and Scoil Mhuire, Caiseal, Fánaid, Donegal (Ulster) in the melting pot for the small girls schools section. Boyerstown NS, Meath will be in familiar territory. Principal Cathal O’Bric led the Mullaghmore boys to the Aviva back in 2015 when the team came a gallant fourth in the SPAR ‘B’ Cup for medium schools. This week will see the return of the Meath outfit as the girls contest the SPAR ‘A’ Girls Cup for small schools. It will be a delightful outing for the crew as three of the boys sisters feature this week with Daragh Reilly’s sister Orlaith, Adam Roger’s sister Alana and Kyle Cosgrove’s sister Amber all lining out for a family affair on Wednesday. The girls will be hoping to emulate the lad’s success and perhaps go one better this time out. Elsewhere, Seán Carr, Chairman of FAI Schools will have a keen interest in this division as his former primary school, Scoil Mhuire, Caiseal, Fánaid will be in action for the Ulster kingpins.

The SPAR ‘B’ Cup will see a broad geographic remit covered as Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Ballymote, Sligo (Connacht), St. Peter’s NS, Dromiskin, Louth (Leinster), Scoil an Athar Tadhg, Carraig na bhFear, Cork (Munster) and Dooish NS, Ballybofey, Donegal (Ulster) try to make a top of the table finish. Under the stewardship of Patricia Hunt, the teacher guided the girls from Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Ballymote, Sligo to third place in the SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup in 2011 when Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore Town FC hosted the Nationals. She will relish the chance for her boys team to play in the marvellous surrounds of the Aviva come match day as they compete in this division with John Lavin lending a hand. This should be an exciting contest with all four schools impressing in the provincial stages.

Carnmore NS, Oranmore, Galway (Connacht), Kilkenny School Project, Kilkenny (Leinster), Ballyea NS, Ennis, Clare (Munster) and Gaelscoil Ultain, Monaghan (Ulster) make the cut for the medium schools in the SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup. Monaghan’s Gaelscoil Ultain will make their fourth appearance in the history of this competition. The Gaelscoil previously qualified in 2002, claiming fourth in the ‘A’ Girls Cup for small schools. A purple patch saw the school return in 2011 and 2012 with fourth place in both years in the same division for medium schools. What can Joe Ó’Gallchóir’s charges do this season as they compete yet again in the ‘B’ Girls Cup with Sinéad Nig Uidhir assisting?  David Weadick’s Kilkenny School Project will have the youngest team competing this season with 10 year old Millie Gilsenan the youngest participant of all 192 players. It will be a family affair as sister’s Jenny and Kate Beirne Bowden line out alongside twins Enya and Chiara Cardillo.

An array of talent will be on display in the SPAR ‘C’ Cup for large schools. All four teams will be at full strength for the final showdown. Scoil Iognaid, Galway (Connacht), St. Ciaran’s NS, Hartstown, Dublin (Leinster), Nenagh CBS Primary, Tipperary (Munster), St. Joseph’s BNS, Carrickmacross, Monaghan (Ulster) will take to the field with an even contest in store. 2014 saw teachers Jimmy Lacey and Paul Fitzpatrick make the trip to Dublin as St. Joseph’s BNS, Carrickmacross played in the SPAR ‘C’ Cup which merited a fourth place medal. Can the duo improve on this medal tally?

Scoil Róis, Taylor’s Hill, Galway (Connacht), Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin (Leinster), Scoil Niocláis, Frankfield, Cork (Munster) and Woodland NS, Letterkenny, Donegal (Ulster) are in the final select for the girls large schools division, SPAR ‘C’ Girls Cup. We welcome back some familiar faces to the Aviva, namely; Scoil Niocláis, Frankfield, Cork. They make their return for the second consecutive year with the talented Katie McCarthy and Ellie O’Mahony still involved with the squad.  Teachers Kevin O’Connell and Jonathan Owens guided last season’s squad to a fourth place finish in this section. Can the Cork crew impress again with the experienced duo of McCarthy and O’Mahony in action for their side?  Another School to grace the Aviva back in 2014 were Woodland NS, Letterkenny with Evelyn Roche actively involved. Her side were placed fourth in the SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup for medium schools that afternoon but this year they will line out in the SPAR ‘C’ Girls Cup for large schools with Michael O’Malley leading the way. Prior to that, the Donegal outfit picked up bronze in 2010 when the boys came third in the SPAR ‘C’ Cup.

The day promises to be fun filled and action packed as the future starlets entertain the crowds in the Aviva as the final curtain comes down on the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s programme for 2017. The event will be a family fun day focusing on providing participants and spectators alike with huge excitement and entertainment, making it a day to remember for all involved.

All 192 players will receive a medal, the six winning teams will be crowned SPAR Champions for 2017 as well as a SPAR Player of the Tournament accolade in each division to be awarded.  Students will also be in with a chance of securing an epic prize in the Future Sports Journalist competition which is open to all participating schools.

LIST OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

SPAR ‘A’ Cup (small schools)                     

Connacht                                             Scoil Chiaráin Naofa, Doorus, Galway  

Leinster                                                St. Patrick’s NS, Castletown KP, Meath

Munster                                               Granagh NS, Kilmallock, Limerick

Ulster                                                    Scoil Bhríde, Mullaghrafferty, Monaghan              

SPAR ‘A’ Girls Cup (small schools)           

Connacht                                             Drimina NS, Tubbercurry, Sligo 

Leinster                                                Boyerstown NS, Mullaghmore, Meath

Munster                                               Little Flower NS, Ballytarsna, Cashel, Tipperary

Ulster                                                    Scoil Mhuire, Caiseal, Fánaid, Donegal    

SPAR ‘B’ Cup (medium schools)

Connacht                                             Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Ballymote, Sligo  

Leinster                                                St. Peter’s NS, Dromiskin, Louth

Munster                                               Scoil an Athar Tadhg, Carraig na bhFear, Cork     

Ulster                                                    Dooish NS, Ballybofey, Donegal

SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup (medium schools)     

Connacht                                             Carnmore NS, Oranmore, Galway             

Leinster                                                Kilkenny School Project, Kilkenny

Munster                                               Ballyea NS, Ennis, Clare 

Ulster                                                    Gaelscoil Ultain, Monaghan

SPAR ‘C’ Cup (large schools)                      

Connacht                                             Scoil Iognaid, Galway   

Leinster                                                St. Ciaran’s NS, Hartstown, Dublin

Munster                                              Nenagh CBS Primary, Tipperary

Ulster                                                    St. Joseph’s BNS, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

SPAR ‘C’ Girls Cup (large schools)            

Connacht                                             Scoil Róis, Taylor’s Hill, Galway

Leinster                                                Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Munster                                               Scoil Niocláis, Frankfield, Cork

Ulster                                                    Woodland NS, Letterkenny, Donegal      

SQUAD LISTS

SPAR ‘A’ Cup (Small schools, mixed/boys)

Scoil Chiaráin Naofa, Doorus, Galway | Cathal Corless, Pádraig Pearl, Michael MacSweeney, Andrew Horan, Joshua O’Connor, Adam Huban, Stephen Faul, Adam Noone

Teachers | Aonghus McNamara, Martina Tarpey

St. Patrick’s NS, Castletown Kilpatrick, Meath | Ewan Sheridan, Bernard Doherty, Kelan Sheerin, Cormac Farrelly, Killian Smyth, Rian McConnell, Joao Gabriel Gomes, Arón Monaghan

Teachers | Niall Martin, Anthony Monaghan

Granagh NS, Kilmallock, Limerick | Eoin Horgan, Mark O’Shea, Pádraig Murphy, TJ Tierney, Luke Hayes, Seán O’Gorman, Ian Sheehy, Zack Hayes

Teachers | Seamus Murphy, Tom O’Gorman

Scoil Bhríde, Mullaghrafferty, Monaghan | Gorey Doogan, Jack Ward, Eoghan Hoey, Aaron Kennedy, Eóghan Farrelly, Anton Smith, Kian Duffy, Patrick Farrelly

Teachers | Shane Donnelly, Philip Kelly

SPAR ‘A’ Girls Cup (Small schools, girls only)

Drimina NS, Tubbercurry, Sligo | Holly Gannon, Leah Walsh, Ciara Brennan, Eimear Hunt, Macayla Burke, Rhianne McSteen, Aoife Roche

Teachers | Ruth Kelly, Theresa Sheerin

Boyerstown NS, Mullaghmore, Meath | Toyah Hennessey, Orlaith Reilly, Alannah Rattigan, Katie McHugh, Amber Cosgrove, Alana Rogers, Chloe Rogers, Caoimhe Keyes

Teachers | Cathal O’Bric, Margaret Hennessey

Little Flower NS, Ballytarsna, Cashel, Tipperary | Maia O’Sullivan, Sarah Bell, Katelyn Downey, Grace Fitzpatrick Ryan, Alessia Mazzola, Hannah Downey, Caoimhe Maher

Teachers | Siobhán McGrath, Catherine Molony

Scoil Mhuire, Caiseal, Fánaid, Donegal | Méabh Ní Dhubhthaigh, Olivia Ní Fhríl, Rachael Ní Fhríl, Clodagh Ní Thiaróin, Aoife Ní Shiail, Isult Ní Mhathúna, Alannah Ní Fhríl, Aoife Nic Suibhne

Teachers | Una Sweeney, Gráinne Uí Dhubhthaigh

SPAR ‘B’ Cup (Medium schools, mixed/boys)

Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Ballymote, Sligo | Shane Rafferty, Mark Tighe, Finlay Hutchinson, Michael Lavin, Thomas Sweeney, David McDonagh, Gerard O’Brien, Mark Scanlon

Teachers | Patricia Hunt, John Lavin

St. Peter’s NS, Dromiskin, Louth | Cian Sheridan, Ryan Doran, James Woods, Evan McEnteggart, Nathan Todd, Rory McLoughlin, Jake Kenny, Seán Allen

Teachers | David McDomish, Pat Mulligan

Scoil an Athar Tadhg, Carraig na bhFear, Cork | Martin Murphy, Aaron Ryan, Zach Lynch, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Lewis McGrath, Cian Crowley, John O’Sullivan, Ryan Bradburn

Teachers | Michael White, Dermot O’Driscoll        

Dooish NS, Ballybofey, Donegal | Darragh Boyle, Jack Long, Kevin McCormack, Conor McGinty, Patrick Long, Mark Mbuli, Eoin McGonagle, Andrew Murray

Teachers | Ciarán McDevitt, Jason Ewing

SPAR ‘B’ Girls Cup (Medium schools, girls only)

Carnmore NS, Oranmore, Galway | Leah O’Halloran, Roisín Collins, Elsa Iusulano, Brónagh Kelly, Alannah Fahy, Sara Cogley, Aoife Collins, Elisha Bohan

Teacher | John Reilly

Kilkenny School Project, Kilkenny | Mai Gordon Dalton, Femke Tooley, Millie Gilsenan, Jenny Beirne Bowden, Mell Snyder, Chiara Cardillo, Kate Beirne Bowden

Teacher | David Weadick

Ballyea NS, Ennis, Clare | Rebecca Carmody, Hannah Mai Neylon, Rebecca McCarthy, Sinéad Collins, Anna Whelan, Aisling Costelloe, Orla Hogan, Emer Phelan

Coaches | Kieran Ryan, Shane Hogan

Gaelscoil Ultain, Monaghan | Katie Ní Thréinir, Deirbhile Ní Chianáin, Scarlett Ní Earáin, Caitlín Ní Fhaogáin, Ally Nic Cearáin, Emma Nic Giolla Mhichíl, Hannah Nic Uaid

Teachers | Sinéad Nig Uidhir, Joe Ó’Gallchóir       

SPAR ‘C’ Cup (Large schools, mixed/boys)

Scoil Iognaid, Galway | Ronán Ó’Loideáin, Maitiú Mac Thomas, Dónal Mac Giolla, Maitiú Ó’Fatharta, Milo Ó’Máillr, Ailéin O’Conghaile, Luc Ó’Braonáin, Jay Ó’Máirtín

Teachers | Eoin Durkin, Siobhán Divilly

St. Ciaran’s NS, Hartstown, Dublin | Seán Molly, Josh Clarke, Adam Kavanagh, Alex Jones, Calum Jameson, Belguy Manzambi, Jake Brady, Eric Marku

Teachers | Declan Tobin, Peadar Reilly

Nenagh CBS Primary, Tipperary | Cian Carmody, Seán-Keith Crosse, Adam McAiliffe, Nikodem Kozlowski, Paddy Parcelea, Charlie O’Gorman, Kian Kelly Mitchell, Brian McEvoy

Teachers | Eoin Buckley, Damien Hayes

St. Joseph’s BNS, Carrickmacross, Monaghan | Odhran Maher, Luke McGeown, Nathan Campbell, Fionán Carolan, Tadgh Dunne, Augustus Lupari, Darragh Mee, Ben Fagbemi

Teachers | Paul Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Lacey

SPAR ‘C’ Girls Cup (Large schools, girls only)

Scoil Róis, Taylor’s Hill, Galway | Lauren O’Donnell, Daisy O’Connell, Rosie Dolan, Grace O’Connor, Ivanna Lally, Eve Dossen, Linda Delaney, Alyssa O’Connor

Coaches/Teachers | John Power, Bridie McNamara

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Aja Chambers, Liadh Burns, Maedbh Hanney, Rebecca Prenter, Ella Moriarty, Ava Gibson Doyle, Lilymae Coyne, Nia Hayden

Teachers | David O’Connor, Mark Barry

Scoil Niocláis, Frankfield, Cork | Laura O’Brien, Fiona McCarthy, Jennifer Sheehy, Heidi O’Sullivan, Katie McCarthy, Ellie O'Mahony, Olivia Greaney, Aobha Murphy

Teachers | Kevin O'Connell & Jonathan Owens

Woodland NS, Letterkenny, Donegal | Aoife Sweeney, Gliodhna Patton, Niamh Sweeney, Amy Hegarty, Laura Doherty, Sinéad Otoo, Aoibhinn Franklin, Maria Kelly

Teachers | Michael O’Malley, Evelyn Roche

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