Malaga were hit by lightning and the death of coach Manuel Pellegrini’s father as they prepared for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg at Borussia Dortmund.

Steve Staunton’s honeymoon period as Republic of Ireland manager has proven to be a fleeting one following a surprise defeat to Chile.

The Republic of Ireland have lost 1-0 in a friendly against Chile, thanks to a 49th-minute goal from Manuel Iturra.