We’ll Leave It There So: Benitez the man for Madrid, American football in Dublin and today's sport

There’s also a new radio show for Marty Morrissey and more developments in the Fifa corruption story.

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The42 understands that Taoiseach Enda Kenny will announce the 2016 American football game in Dublin today.
Martin O’Neill’s Ireland squad trained at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s behind-closed-doors game with Northern Ireland. And here’s the Ireland boss discussing the Fifa fall-out and the 2018 World Cup.
RTÉ will show live coverage of Dublin’s Leinster hurling replay with Galway this Saturday.
GPA boss Dessie Farrell believes reform of the current inter-county Gaelic football structures is needed.
Munster have confirmed the departures of five more players today.

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Outgoing Fifa president Sepp Blatter is the focus of an FBI corruption investigation in the US, according to reports.
Real Madrid have officially announced Rafa Benitez as their new manager.
Sunderland and England footballer Adam Johnson pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual activity with an underage girl in Durham Crown Court today.
Scottish prop Euan Murray has joined Simon Mannix’s Pau in the French Pro D2.
The FA has charged Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere for leading anti-Tottenham chants in Sunday’s FA Cup final victory parade.

The Best Thing We Shared Today

18 years ago today, Roberto Carlos scored one of football’s most famous free-kicks for Brazil in Le Tournoi against hosts France.

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On The Record

“He has been through a very difficult time but has showed great courage and was very keen to get involved today and help out in some small way.” – Dessie Farrell praising Tipperary hurler Noel McGrath after his battle with testicular cancer.