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Europa round-up: Szczesny fears eased as Juve seal win

Juventus eased fears over Wojciech Szczesny by declaring the goalkeeper was fine after he left the Europa League tie against Sporting complaining about chest palpitations. The former Arsenal number one left the pitch in tears after 44 minutes of a quarter-final first-leg tie that Juventus won 1-0. But Juventus quickly reported that the Poland international was well, posting on Twitter: "After a first check, everything is OK for Tek (Szczesny). Juventus secured a narrow lead to take to Portugal next week when Federico Gatti struck from close range after 73 minutes. Jose Mourinho's Roma came unstuck with a 1-0 defeat away to Feyenoord. Mats Wieferr provided the winner after 53 minutes, driving Oussama Idrissi's left-wing cross into the ground from 20 yards but with enough power to beat Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio.

'I had to make the changes': Ten Hag rues bad luck in Sevilla draw

Erik ten Hag is sweating on the fitness of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane after a comfortable Europa League quarter-final clash ended in a chaotic, and potentially costly, draw with Sevilla. Marcel Sabitzer's first-half brace put the Red Devils in control at a packed Old Trafford, where Antony hit the woodwork after the break as they pushed to deservedly extend their lead. Much-changed Sevilla had created little in response but a Tyrell Malacia own goal in the 84th minute provided a lifeline, with a serious-looking injury to Martinez quickly compounding matters. United had already lost fellow centre-back Varane to injury and had used all of their substitutes when the Argentina international went down, meaning they ended the game with 10 men. Six-time Europa League winners Sevilla capitalised and Youssef En-Nesyri's stoppage-time header ricocheted in off of Varane's replacement Harry Maguire as the first leg ended 2-2. "I had to make (the changes) - there was no other way," United boss Ten Hag said. "Rafa was injured and the first I had to make. Then Anthony Martial's first start after a long period, so we had to make him on the 60. "Then Bruno (Fernandes), I got the warning from the ref he was short before the second booking and the same with Antony dos Santos, so I had to make the subs. I had no other choice. "But, still, we controlled the game, still we had to score the third goal. "Then I think in the last 10 minutes of the game everything was against us, also we have to be more smart. "We switch off, of course, with the first goal, then we get an injury of Licha [Lisandro Martinez].

Waterford exit U20 championship as Clare ease to win

Waterford exited the U20 championship after slumping to a third successive loss at home to Clare in Dungarvan.

Two shambolic own goals cost Man United victory against Sevilla

Manchester United threw away a commanding Europa League quarter-final lead against Sevilla as late Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire own goals saw the first leg end in a chaotic 2-2 draw. Having won their play-off against Barcelona and beaten Real Betis in the last-16, Erik ten Hag's side appeared on course to knock out a third Spanish side. Marcel Sabitzer's quick-fire first-half brace put United in control of the Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla, with Antony hitting the woodwork as they pushed for a deserved third.

McFaul returns to panel as Glass starts for Derry

Ciaran McFaul returns to the Derry squad for their Ulster championship opener against Fermanagh in Brewster Park, while Conor Glass been named to start despite limping off in the recent Division 2 final.

Lowry six strokes back as Hovland leads in RBC Heritage

Viktor Hovland has taken the early lead at the RBC Heritage at the Harbour Town Links, while Shane Lowry sits six strokes adrift after an opening 70.

Hatzidakis to face no action over Robertson incident

Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis will face no further action from the Football Association following an apparent elbow on Liverpool defender Andy Robertson. The incident occurred just after the half-time whistle had been blown during the Reds' 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal on Sunday, with Hatzidakis reacting after being confronted by Robertson.

Daniel Wiffen sets new Irish record in Stockholm

Daniel Wiffen has set a new Irish record in the 400m freestyle as he claimed gold in the Stockholm Open this afternoon.

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Europa round-up: Szczesny fears eased as Juve seal win

'I had to make the changes': Ten Hag rues bad luck in Sevilla draw

Waterford exit U20 championship as Clare ease to win

Two shambolic own goals cost Man United victory against Sevilla

McFaul returns to panel as Glass starts for Derry

Lowry six strokes back as Hovland leads in RBC Heritage

Hatzidakis to face no action over Robertson incident

Daniel Wiffen sets new Irish record in Stockholm