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There's a busy weekend of sport ahead with fixtures in the FA Cup and United Rugby Championship, along with All-Ireland senior club football semi-finals.
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Ref stops game after Lazio fans hurl racist abuse at tearful France World Cup-winner Umtiti
France international Samuel Umtiti reportedly left the pitch in tears after he and Lecce teammate Lameck Banda suffered racist abuse from visiting Lazio fans in Italy's Serie A.
Sligo Rovers bring in another Estonia international as Bogdan Vastsuk joins
Sligo Rovers have added a second Estonian international player to their ranks with attacking midfielder Bogdan Vastsuk joining from Polish top flight outfit Stal Mielec.
Messi granted extended rest ahead of return next week
Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his World Cup-winning campaign according to manager Christophe Galtier.
Under-pressure Lampard not seeking assurances on Everton future
Under-pressure Everton boss Frank Lampard has insisted he would never seek reassurances over his position as he declined to disclose the nature of "private conversations" he has had with the club hierarchy this week.
Chelsea sign Benoit Badiashile, anger Benfica coach over pursuit of Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea have signed France defender Benoit Badiashile from Monaco on a seven-and-a-half-year deal, the Premier League club have confirmed.
Harrington completes Fleetwood switch from Cork City
Cork City goalkeeper David Harrington has completed a transfer to English League One side Fleetwood Town.
Arsenal not under same title pressure as City, claims Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola feels Arsenal have an advantage in the title race because they do not carry the same weight of expectation as his Manchester City side.