Fifa is facing a serious revolt within the ranks against its ban on third party ownership (TPO) of players which was imposed in December, writes David Shonfield.

Ireland's Aileen Reid and Bryan Keane will be looking to build on promising starts to their season tomorrow as the international triathlon season starts in Auckland.

Long after he swam, cycled and ran his way around Hyde Park and its environs, Irish triathlete Gavin Noble proved he is equally impressive standing still.

Gavin Noble was pleased to come 23rd in today's men's triathlon despite his recent knee problems.

Alistair Brownlee became Great Britain’s first Olympic champion in triathlon with a brilliant performance in front of a huge crowd in Hyde Park while his brother Jonny picked up a bronze medal as Ireland's Gavin Noble finished in a respectable 23rd position.