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GAELIC GAMES
John Horan says Croke Park could hold up to 21,000 spectators for Championship games later this year under current Covid-19 restrictions.
The GAA President also believes that number could be doubled to 42,000 if social distancing is reduced from two metres to one metre.
The GAA’s roadmap to return will see inter-county action resume in October and Horan admits Croke Park may have to become an all-seater stadium, which would see bucket seats installed on Hill 16.
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HORSE RACING RETURN
Horse racing gets back underway in Ireland today after 77 days since the last card due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
The first meeting - behind closed doors and under strict protocols - takes place at Naas Racecourse.
The first of eight races goes to post at 2:55pm
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MAN CITY APPEAL
Manchester City take their appeal against a two-year ban from European football to the Court of Arbitration for Sport today.
The Premier League champions were handed the punishment by UEFA in February for allegedly breaking financial fair play rules.
City have always strongly denied any wrongdoing.
The result of the appeal isn't expected until next month at the earliest.
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FIFA ON SALARY CAPS
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has indicated salary and transfer fee caps could be brought in to help football recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
A number of clubs at all levels have expressed fears about the financial impact of coronavirus on the sport.
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LIVERPOOL TITLE PARTY
The mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, would be in favour of the Merseyside derby taking place at Goodison Park.
Liverpool could have a chance of wrapping up the Premier League title away to city rivals Everton when the season resumes later this month.
Anderson had previously voiced his opposition to the match being played at Goodison and Merseyside Police have already stated that they wouldn't object to the Toffees hosting the match despite fears that Reds' supporters could congregate around the ground.
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FOWLER ON WERNER
After Liverpool's long-term transfer target Timo Werner moved reportedly closer to joining Chelsea earlier this week, club legend Robbie Fowler has urged fans 'not to have a meltdown' over the German striker.
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NZ RUGBY RETURN
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that fans will be allowed to attend domestic Super Rugby competition which kicks off next weekend.
The Government in New Zealand has confirmed that they will be lifting all restrictions on mass gatherings including at stadiums.
The Highlanders play the Chiefs in Dunedin on Saturday in the opening game while the Blues host the Hurricanes in Auckland the following day.
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QUIRKY
Fast food chain Burger King was a huge topic of conversation during Alajuelense's clash against Saprissa in the Costa Rican league.
One of the players - Jonathan McDonald - instead used another popular fast food company - Burger King - above his squad number 19 as part of a marketing stunt - adding to the heated rivalry between McDonald’s and Burger King.
Burger King have been known to cause a stir in the footballing world.
Back in 2017, it was reported that Russian side Zenit St Petersburg had received a million pound offer from the fast food giants to change their name to Zenit Burger King.
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