Kildare County have lost 1-2 to Monaghan United after a 90th-minute Stuart Holt goal sealed it for Monaghan.

Luis Figo admitted Portugal had paid a heavy price for their mistakes after the host nation lost 2-1 to Greece in the opening match of Euro 2004.

Portugal defender Fernando Couto admits that his team are carrying the burden of high expectations into Euro 2004 but is confident he and his team-mates have the character to fulfil the hopes of the host nation.

Portugal star Luis Figo admits the hosts need three points to settle their nerves against Greece in Saturday’s opening match of Euro 2004, the biggest sports event that the country has ever staged.

Greece are fully prepared to poop the party tomorrow when they provide the opposition to host nation Portugal in the opening match of Euro 2004.

West Ham have been warned they will not succeed in gagging a group of rebel shareholders intent on ousting chairman Terence Brown.

Tim Henman reached a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time outside Wimbledon today when he defeated Frenchman Michael Llodra at the French Open.

World number one Roger Federer was knocked out of the French Open after a straight-sets defeat by three-times champion Gustavo Kuerten.

Serena Williams was greeted with jeers and whistles but then eased into the fourth round of the French Open with a 6-0 6-4 victory over Croatia’s Silvija Talaja.

The GAA is considering cutting the media out of the loop by giving disgruntled managers a direct hotline to referees.

Sebastian Coe admitted today he had a “mountain to climb” as he carried out his first official engagement as chairman of London’s 2012 Olympic bid.

Fabien Barthez was sent off as Valencia claimed the UEFA Cup with victory over Marseille in Gothenburg.

Clare 0-09 Kerry 2-10

Half-time: Wales 0 Ireland 0

Sebastian Coe is confident Britain’s continuing involvement in Iraq will not hinder London’s bid to land the Olympic Games.

President George W Bush suffered cuts and bruises when he fell while mountain biking on his ranch, White House spokesman Trent Duffy said.

Gardaí are set to probe an alleged assault on the referee of a junior hurling game in Limerick recently.

Republic of Ireland 1 Romania 0

Chelsea may have suffered Champions League heartbreak earlier this month but at least they look to be getting the European Cup-winning manager as a hugely valuable consolation prize.

Strathclyde Police have confirmed Celtic striker Ross Wallace has made a complaint of assault following last night’s game against Motherwell.