European wrap: Ireland's Jake O'Brien heads winner for Lyon
Jake O'Brien scored the only goal as basement side Lyon beat Rennes 1-0 to secure their first Ligue 1 win of the season.
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European wrap: Landmark goal for Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal as Jake O'Brien starts again for Lyon
Lamine Yamal became La Liga's youngest-ever goal scorer as he helped Barcelona fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Granada.
Irish defender Cathal Heffernan joins Newcastle United
Cork native Cathal Heffernan has completed his move from AC Milan to Newcastle United.
Ireland prospect Cathal Heffernan set for move to Newcastle from Milan; Jake O'Brien leaves Palace for Lyon
Republic of Ireland Under-19 international Cathal Heffernan has reportedly sealed a move to Newcastle United from AC Milan, while Jake O'Brien has left Crystal Palace for Olympique Lyonnais.
Connolly shines as Israel hold out for a draw
The Republic of Ireland under-21s will perhaps rue what could have been after drawing the first leg of their UEFA European Championship play-off 1-1 at home to Israel.
Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford sees Aaron Connolly as a 'striker' ahead of Israel clash
Jim Crawford will today attempt to go where no Irish manager has gone before.
Kenny Cunningham: Ireland Under-21 team can upset Azzurri
The Republic of Ireland Under-21 team head into today's clash against their Italian counterparts with a play-off spot for the European Under-21 Championship already assured, but Kenny Cunningham believes all the ingredients are in place for Jim Crawford's young charges to pull of an upset win that would see them top the group and qualify outright.