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- The42 understands that Taoiseach Enda Kenny will announce the 2016 American football game in Dublin today.
- Martin O’Neill’s Ireland squad trained at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s behind-closed-doors game with Northern Ireland. And here’s the Ireland boss discussing the Fifa fall-out and the 2018 World Cup.
- RTÉ will show live coverage of Dublin’s Leinster hurling replay with Galway this Saturday.
- GPA boss Dessie Farrell believes reform of the current inter-county Gaelic football structures is needed.
- Munster have confirmed the departures of five more players today.
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- Outgoing Fifa president Sepp Blatter is the focus of an FBI corruption investigation in the US, according to reports.
- Real Madrid have officially announced Rafa Benitez as their new manager.
- Sunderland and England footballer Adam Johnson pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual activity with an underage girl in Durham Crown Court today.
- Scottish prop Euan Murray has joined Simon Mannix’s Pau in the French Pro D2.
- The FA has charged Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere for leading anti-Tottenham chants in Sunday’s FA Cup final victory parade.
The Best Thing We Shared Today
18 years ago today, Roberto Carlos scored one of football’s most famous free-kicks for Brazil in Le Tournoi against hosts France.
On The Record
“He has been through a very difficult time but has showed great courage and was very keen to get involved today and help out in some small way.” – Dessie Farrell praising Tipperary hurler Noel McGrath after his battle with testicular cancer.
Where we were today
Niall Kelly was out at Lansdowne Road for Ireland’s open training session.
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Showbiz, Baby!
RTÉ today launched a new GAA championship coverage programme for their Sunday slot — entitled The Marty Squad. Here’s the team.
