Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Romero lets out a joyous roar after their World Cup semi-final penalty shootout win.
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2. Down Memory Lane
There’s big plans in the pipeline to redevelop the RDS and Leinster trio Luke Fitzgerald, Matt Connor and Sean O’Brien reminisced about the venue during the week
Julio Cesar and David Luiz bellow out the Brazilian national anthem and hold up a jersey in the absence of injured teammate Neymar. That passion didn’t serve them well as they crashed to a 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
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4. Rising High
A general view of the womens pole vault at Tuesday’s Cork City Sports.
German fans savour that amazing 7-1 victory over Brazil.
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6. Hands Up
Ireland’s Danielle Hill competing in the Women’s 200m backstroke heats at the European Junior Swimming Championships in Drodrecht in Holland on Wednesday.
Joep Leenen
Joep Leenen
7. Sent Tumbling
Arjen Robben falls to the ground after being hacked down by Martin Demichelis.
Martin Meissner
Martin Meissner
8. Shaking Hands
A victorious Henry Shefflin donning a Dubs jersey with a vanquished Anthony Daly donning a Dubs bainisteoir top.
15 of our favourite images from the past week in sports
1. Time to celebrate
Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Romero lets out a joyous roar after their World Cup semi-final penalty shootout win.
2. Down Memory Lane
There’s big plans in the pipeline to redevelop the RDS and Leinster trio Luke Fitzgerald, Matt Connor and Sean O’Brien reminisced about the venue during the week
3. Getting Fired Up
Julio Cesar and David Luiz bellow out the Brazilian national anthem and hold up a jersey in the absence of injured teammate Neymar. That passion didn’t serve them well as they crashed to a 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
4. Rising High
A general view of the womens pole vault at Tuesday’s Cork City Sports.
5. A Night To Remember
German fans savour that amazing 7-1 victory over Brazil.
6. Hands Up
Ireland’s Danielle Hill competing in the Women’s 200m backstroke heats at the European Junior Swimming Championships in Drodrecht in Holland on Wednesday.
7. Sent Tumbling
Arjen Robben falls to the ground after being hacked down by Martin Demichelis.
8. Shaking Hands
A victorious Henry Shefflin donning a Dubs jersey with a vanquished Anthony Daly donning a Dubs bainisteoir top.
9. Final Beckons
Argentina’s players wheel away in celebration as their qualification for the World Cup final is confirmed.
10. Reaching Out
Novak Djokovic dives to get to the ball en route to defeating Roger Federer in last Sunday’s decider at Wimbledon.
11. Agony Of Defeat
A distraught Brazilian fan watches on during Tuesday’s humiliating defeat.
12. In The Sand
Christina Sandu of Romania competing in the long jump at Tuesday’s Cork City Sports.
13. Returning Hero
James McClean amongst the Derry City fans on Thursday during their Europa League first qualifying round match against Aberystwyth Town.
14. Breaking Out
Kerry minor goalkeeper Shane Ryan takes centre stage during their celebrations after last Sunday’s Munster football final against Cork.
15. Watching The Main Main
Lionel Messi has plenty Netherlands players for company as he dribbles with the ball during Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final.
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