It is hard to believe, given her enduring brilliance and renowned seriousness for preparation and playing, but Anne Dalton actually turned down two invitations to step up to the Kilkenny senior camogie panel.

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde will not encourage striker Luis Suarez to play with any less aggression than usual in tonight’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg (8.30pm) against Valencia despite being one yellow card away from missing the final.

Filipe Luis rued the absence of former Chelsea striker Diego Costa as Atletico Madrid bid for a victory at Stamford Bridge they hope can help secure their Champions League survival, writes Matt McGeehan.

I’m not getting through this season mentally unscathed, by the looks of things.

A Filipe Luis goal kept Atletico Madrid's winning run going as they beat Real Sociedad 1-0.

Lionel Messi struck a late winner for the second straight weekend as Barcelona defeated LaLiga title rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon.

Angel Di Maria has set his sights on lifting the Champions League trophy after Paris St Germain thrashed Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their last-16 clash.

Helen O’Callaghan hears of top care at Crumlin Hospital

Daniel Sturridge and James Milner have given Jurgen Klopp new injury worries to take the shine off Liverpool's 4-0 friendly win over Barcelona.

Lionel Messi being found guilty of tax fraud yesterday, and handed a prison sentence of 21 months and fine of €3.5 million, is unlikely to cause too many long-term on-field problems for either the Barcelona star or his team.

Survivor of the Orlando Massacre Alejandro A. Francisco has penned an articulate and thought-provoking letter to killer Omar Mateen which has caused waves across the world.

Survivor of the Orlando Massacre Alejandro A. Francisco has penned an articulate and thought-provoking letter to killer Omar Mateen which has caused waves across the world.

Brendan Rodgers insists he has not taken a step down in his career by becoming the new Celtic boss.

The video has since gone viral - and has been shared by the band themselves

When Coldplay came to Mexico City to play in the Foro Sol stadium, Luis Velaquez had to bring his young son as they’re his favourite band.

Meet five-year-old Luis Esquivel, he’s become a little star after a rather memorable appearance on US TV.

Seems many pundits and papers have already announced this coming season’s league winners without a ball even being kicked. Apparently Arsenal have run away with it.

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Roy Keane has always had an eye for a player.

Premier League champions Chelsea made five changes for the visit of Liverpool, with 19-year-old midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek given a first start.

Captain Wayne Rooney starts in central midfield in an injury-depleted Manchester United side at Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Striker Diego Costa has been replaced by Loic Remy up front as Premier League leaders Chelsea make three changes for the visit of Stoke.

As Costa put us two up within the opening ten minutes, I relaxed and thought "at last". A fast start, taking on shots and, most importantly, not resting on the rather thin cushion of one goal. I then sat back and waited for the avalanche.

Hull 2 Chelsea 3

Check out the starting line-ups for all of tonight's matches.

Chelsea 1 Burnley 1: Sometimes, it is best to count to 10 and walk away, Jose.

David Beckham has backed former team-mate Luis Figo’s bid to become the next FIFA president.

The team news for tonight's Premier League games.

Every few weeks, I check back on my previous columns to see if I’ve made any howlers I’ll need to wheedle out of — such as calling Blind ‘Danny’ last week, for example. (Thank you, Word AutoCorrect).

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 24 in the Premier League.

Cesc Fabregas and Filipe Luis joined the suspended Diego Costa in missing Chelsea’s top of the Premier League clash at home to Manchester City.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could be back in contention for the second leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Tuesday.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is set to return to face Chelsea in the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg after resting his tight hamstring at the weekend.

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All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 21 in the Premier League.

Striker Diego Costa and forward Eden Hazard are among the front-line Chelsea players who could be rotated out of the starting XI for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie with Watford.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has a full squad to choose from as the Barclays Premier League leaders travel to Southampton on Sunday.

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Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea made one change for the St Stephen's Day visit of fourth-placed West Ham, with Oscar included from the start.