McClean strikes as Ireland held to draw by Qatar

An international window to forget for the Republic of Ireland ended with a 1-1 draw against Qatar in Hungary. James McClean gave the Boys in Green an early lead but Qatar hit back after the break through Mohammed Muntari meaning Stephen Kenny’s wait for a win as Ireland manager continues.

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Sergio Agüero to leave Manchester City at the end of the season

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will leave the club this summer when his contract expires, the Premier League outfit have confirmed. The Argentina international has amassed 257 goals in 384 appearances since arriving from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011 and is the highest-scoring overseas player in Premier League history.

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Finn Harps flying high – LOI Lowdown

Finn Harps are flying high at the top of the Premier Division after the opening two rounds of games while the First Division began in earnest with plenty of clubs harbouring promotion ambitions. It’s time for you to get the lowdown from the League of Ireland.

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Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win pulsating Bahrain Grand Prix

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton narrowly held off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to win the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix. The second Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas completed the podium with McLaren’s Lando Norris a superb fourth.

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