Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to become the first victim of the ‘Battle of Old Trafford II’ but probably not the last after the Football Association launched an investigation into additional incidents after full time.

Chelsea strode into the Champions League quarter-finals on a remarkable night which ended in further controversy, bitter accusations and another probable UEFA investigation.

Arsenal could face a potential defensive crisis if the Football Association charge the club and up to five of their players after the post-match melee at Old Trafford.

Parkhead’s new penalty king Alan Thompson fired the champions three points clear of Rangers at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League with his third consecutive spot kick as they avenged the shock defeat at Tynecastle last month.

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Ireland was closed for business this afternoon as the nation watched its football team keep their World Cup dreams alive with a dramatic draw against Germany.

Novak Djokovic survived the first serious test of his French Open credentials by fighting back from two sets to one down to beat Diego Schwartzman.

John Caulfield and Cork City’s wait to become Airtricity League of Ireland champions goes on following a 0-0 draw away to Bohemians on Friday night.

Hoops ace Giorgios Samaras plucks 10-year-old Jay Beatty from the crowd to share the joy in Celtic's Championship win. Great stuff.

Serbian prime minister Aleksandar Vucic has come under attack at ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the massacre in the Muslim enclave of Srebrenica.

It is understood that Manchester City's Sergio Aguero will face no disciplinary action from the Football Association following his clash with a Wigan fan after yesterday's FA Cup tie.

Ronan O’Gara, the record points scorer and most-capped player in Heineken Cup history, would not be drawn on whether yesterday's 16-10 defeat away to Clermont Auvergne was his final outing at this level.

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Malky Mackay reiterated that he will not resign as Cardiff manager following his side’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

The Republic of Ireland complete their preparations for the Euro 2016 finals with Tuesday night's friendly against Belarus.

Goalscorer Sean Raggett could barely believe Lincoln's "crazy" achievement.

Dr Crokes are back in the Munster club football final courtesy of this six-point win over Tipperary champions Loughmore-Castleiney.

A child was hurt in a violent bust-up in the East Stand at Old Trafford between a small number of home and away supporters at a Europa League match between Manchester United and Liverpool.

Written and composed by Irish songwriter, Brian Flanagan, ‘The Rising’ is performed by Michael Flatley who narrates a hauntingly beautiful depiction of the heroes of the 1916 Easter Rising.