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Morning Bulletin: Headlines from the sports desk

SOCCER Following Sepp Blatter's announcement that he will step down as FIFA President, key people...



Morning Bulletin: Headlines fr...
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Morning Bulletin: Headlines from the sports desk

SOCCER

Following Sepp Blatter's announcement that he will step down as FIFA President, key people involved in bringing the 2010 World Cup to South Africa will address corruption allegations surrounding the bid today.

A news conference will be held to answer claims that payments totalling $10,000,000 were given to FIFA officials to secure the tournament.

The South African Football Association has denied suggestions of any bribes.

In International news, Harry Arter, Marc Wilson, Aiden McGeady and Shane Long will all take part in Ireland training this morning ahead of Sundays friendly with England.

Manager O'Neill will assesses his troops at the Aviva stadium 

In transfer news, Hugo Loris could be David De Gea's replacement at Manchester United if he leaves for Real Madriod.

It's reported that the Spanish stopper has told the club he wants to leave and The Star report that Spurs goalkeeper Lloris is the reds target to replace him.

CRICKET

Ed Joyce will continue his assault on the record books this morning when he returns to the crease during Ireland's ICC Intercontinental Cup match against the United Arab Emirates.

Ireland finished the opening day yesterday on 420 runs for the loss of just three wickets, with Joyce unbeaten on 229 runs.

The veteran batsman has already set a new record for Ireland's highest individual first class score and will be looking to add to his tally this morning in Malahide.

TENNIS

The meeting of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal is the highlight of today's action at the French Open.

Djokovic goes into today's quarter-final as the men's top seed, but he's going-up against the defending champion and the undisputed king of Roland Garros.

Serena Williams and Andy Murray are among the other players in action today in Paris.

HURLING

Kilkenny will meet Carlow in the Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under 21 semi final after a dramatic one point win over Dublin last night.

4-12 to 2-16 was the final score in Parnell Park with Mark Mansfield stealing it with a late goal for the Cats that Dubs keeper Sean Brennan seemed to lose in flight.

GAELIC FOOTBALL

Tipperary remain uncertain that Colin O'Riordan will be available for their meeting Munster semi final with Kerry on Sunday week in Thurles.

The All star nominee suffered was taken off with a hip injury during last Sundays win over Waterford and will find out the result of a scan this evening.

HORSE RACING

There's racing at Punchestown today.

The first of a seven-race card gets going at 6pm.

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