Investigation into alleged assault at Laois minor club match
A garda investigation is under way following an alleged assault at a Laois minor club football match yesterday.
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Casement redevelopment closer after appeal dismissed
A legal challenge against a decision to grant planning approval for the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast has been dismissed.
French minister cites fake tickets for Champions League final chaos
France's sports minister has blamed fans without tickets for the chaos ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.
'He was a legend' - Tributes paid to late racing great Lester Piggott
Willie Carson and Frankie Dettori have led the tributes to Lester Piggott, who died in Switzerland on Sunday morning at the age of 86. Carson and Piggott held sway on the track in the 1970s and 80s when both jockeys were in their pomp and five-times champion Carson said he felt like a part of him had died with the most iconic racing figure of the 20th century. "I feel as though I have lost part of my life in way, as Lester has been part of my life ever since I came into racing," said an emotional Carson.
Breaking Champion jockey Lester Piggott dies aged 86
Lester Piggott, whose Classic haul included nine Derby victories, has died at the age of 86.
Courtois the hero as Real stun Liverpool in Paris
Liverpool were denied a seventh European crown as Real Madrid became kings of the continent once again thanks to Vinicius Junior's strike in a Champions League final marred by chaos outside the Stade de France. Paris stepped in as host after UEFA stripped St Petersburg of the showpiece following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but it did not provide a fitting host as European royalty went toe-to-toe in the biggest club match of the season. Kick-off had to be delayed by 36 minutes due to substantial security issues outside the Stade de France, where Liverpool would be edged out 1-0 in a tense, engaging final settled by Real star Vinicius Jr.
Fans vow to ‘make Paris a nightclub’ if Liverpool win Champions League
Liverpool fans have promised wild celebrations in Paris if their side wins the Champions League final.