With Raul’s Champions League goal record firmly in-sight, Ronaldo is not just breaking records but also barriers. Ciarán O’Connor takes a look at how Ronaldo’s performance against Liverpool in Anfield on Wednesday broke the barrier between the fiercest of foes as he was applauded off.

DAVID CASEY is one of Ireland’s top jump jockeys. He has won a string of races and titles, including the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup.

IRELAND legend Paul McGrath has described Liverpool’s decision to wear t-shirts in support of Luis Suarez, who was banned for eight games for making racist comments towards Patrice Evra, as “shameful”.

KENNY DAGLISH is not one of the six applicants for the job of manager of Ireland who will be interviewed over the next couple of days by the officers of the FAI.