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Tottenham’s Gareth Bale. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire. Zidane hails Bale as one of world’s top three

Former French legend brackets Spurs player with Ronaldo and Messi

Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon and Celtic manager Neil Lennon during the media call at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA Wire Hibs to call on teenager Forster for cup final

Manager Pat Fenlon looking to bridge an 111 year wait

Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring a penalty against Real Madrid to make it 4-1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Photograph: John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images Dortmund look to Lewandowski for Champions League glory

Despite denials striker looks set for move away but will to be key if Munich are to be beaten

Limerick keep Sligo at bay to make a point

Champions heap the pressure on with 13 corners

Bohemians goalkeeper Dean Delany under pressure last night. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho St Patrick’s Athletic go two points clear at top with win over Bohemians

League leaders extend unbeaten run to 11 games

Ronan Finn scored the winning goal for Shamrock Rovers against Shelbourne lasy night. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho New manager but same old story for Shelbourne against Shamrock Rovers

Ronan Finn gives home side the win as Johnny McDonnell is confirmed as new manager

Former Republic of Ireland striker Jon Daly will sign for Rangers on September 1st from Dundee United. Photograph: Tom Shaw/Getty Images Rangers sign former Republic of Ireland under-21 striker Daly

Dubliner will join Glasgow club in September when their transfer embargo ends

Reading have released striker Noel Hunt following relegation. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Reading release Irish trio following relegation

Noel Hunt, Ian Harte and Jay Tabb will not have contracts extended

Andy Townsend and Ray Houghton leave the field after the 1-1 draw with England at Wembley in 1991. Photograph: Inpho/ Billy Stickland The one that didn’t hit English net still haunts Ray Houghton

Failure to qualify for Euro 92 a major regret for former Ireland midfielder

Bohemians manager Aaron Callaghan: his squad positive ahead of visit of St Patrick’s Athletic. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho. Bohemians entertain high-flying St Pat’s with confidence

Manager Aaron Callaghan feels his Dalymount Park outfit have self-belief

Jupp Heynckes gets a feel of Wembley. Jupp Heynckes reported to be on his way back to Bernabeu

A Champions League win followed by German cup success would clinch a treble in coach’s last season at Munich

Rio Ferdinand has signed new one-year deal with Manchester United. Europa League winners to get Champions League place

Rio Ferdinand signs one-year contract at Manchester United

Celtic’s Anthony Stokes says the critics have short memories. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA Wire. Celtic deserve more credit, says Anthony Stokes

Bhoys manager Neil Lennon to be in dugout for Cup final after being given one-match suspended touchline ban

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard holds the Europa League trophy aloft at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Europa League winners to qualify for Champions League

Change aims to incentivise clubs to take second-tier competition more seriously

’Who wouldn’t want to play in this fantastic team in front of 75,000 fans each week?’ - Rio Ferdinand. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Rio Ferdinand signs new one-year contract wtih United

Former England defender wants to continue ‘incredible journey’ at Old Trafford

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United is a target for PSG. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images PSG make their play to lure Wayne Rooney

French champions will seek to partner England striker with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Gareth Bale (right) is a perfect fit for Real Madrid, according to Sergio Ramos. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images Bale ‘very disappointed’ after missing out on Champions League

Spurs attacker thought to be ready to commit to at least another year at White Hart Lane

Wigan Athletic’s manager Roberto Martinez. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters Wigan manager Roberto Martinez considering his position

Spaniard expected to make an announcement on his future within 24 hours

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