World Cup winner Pedro calls time on 20-year career
Oct 7 : Former Spain forward Pedro Rodriguez announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 20-year career that yielded 25 major trophies.
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Fiery Kerry GAA meeting hears claims of ‘player ownership grab’ around inter-county stars
MOVES to introduce a ring-fenced four-to-six-week end-of-season break for Kerry's inter-county players was soundly defeated at a Kerry County Board meeting amid delegate claims of a 'player ownership grab' by Kerry football management.
Emotional Lionel Messi ends Argentina career in perfectly scripted finale against Benin
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in Buenos Aires.
Watch: John Wigginton Barrett on the Barrs getting back on track and a Clon showdown
Therese O’Callaghan speaks to John Wigginton Barrett of St Finbarr's at the Cork football championship semi-final launch in Pairc Ui Chaoim.
GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association to present united front at Oireachtas hearing on integration
The leadership of all three Gaelic games associations are braced for an interrogation on integration when they sit before an Oireachtas Committee on Wednesday afternoon.
Gillingham midfielder Armani Little shaves his hair off in support of nephew who is facing chemotherapy ahead of a bone marrow transplant at Great Ormond Street hospital
Gillingham midfielder Armani Little made his return from injury at the weekend with a powerful gesture for his seriously ill four-year-old nephew.
Dover Athletic to face the first of two home games against Dorking Wanderers this Saturday when they meet in the league - ahead of next Saturday’s FA Cup clash at Crabble
Dover Athletic face a rare double test against Dorking Wanderers - and assistant boss Mike Sandmann is adamant they will not get distracted by what comes next.
Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class
BUENOS AIRES, Oct 6 : Lionel Messi delivered one last master class in blue and white on Tuesday as Argentina's captain brought the curtain down on his extraordinary 21-year international career by scoring one goal and setting up two others in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin.