The big story in the sport section of most newspapers is of course, last night’s Champion’s League final.
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Even the broadsheets have managed to tear themselves away from their beloved rugby to report on the biggest match in any sport so far this year.
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The Sunday Tribune carries an account of the game by the multiculturally-monikered Miguel Delaney from Madrid. He reckons it might not have been much of a game from the point of view of a neutral – but it more than demonstrated Jose’s brilliance.
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The Irish Daily Star Sunday goes with ‘Mour Magic – Jose signs off in style at Inter’. They reckon a Champion’s League win is the perfect parting gift from Jose before he heads off to take up the poison chalice that is the Real Madrid top job. The paper also highlights the story of Shane Duffy and his near-death horror injury suffered while on Ireland duty. The Trapp was very emotional as he discussed how Duffy lost two-thirds of his blood when his liver was torn in a challenge during a friendly. He also backed the Everton man to become a key player for Ireland once he recovers.
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The Sunday World has some tasty transfer news this week – it reckons that Martin O’Neill is going to turn Aston Villa green this summer by doing a triple swoop (sounds dangerous) for Stephen Ireland, Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle. City are apparently going to play ball – offering £30m plus Ireland in exchange for Milner. Bargain!
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The Sunday Mirror leads with what has turned into one of the biggest paydays in world football – the Championship play-off. Blackpool beat Cardiff City 3-2 to land a place in the Premiership which is expected to reap a €100m windfall for the seaside club. That’s a nice chunk of change in any man’s language.
