Belfast's Brendan Irvine on the podium with the other medallists in Baku. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

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• Conor McGregor‘s title fight against Jose Aldo will go ahead in Las Vegas on 11 July with the UFC moving to allay fears by confirming the champ’s injury isn’t as bad as first feared.
• In his latest column for The42, John Kavanagh admits McGregor’s camp won’t know who he’s facing until the day before.
• Chad Mendes is ready to step in if required and here’s everything you need to know about the American.
• Ireland drew their latest World Hockey League game with Malaysia as they look to qualify for Rio 2016.
• The SSE Airtricity League returns on Friday after its mid-season break and there is a lot to look forward to over the coming months.

Lord Mayor of Belfast Arder Carson gets into the thick of the action as Ireland's ODI against Australia is launched. Presseye / Jonathan Porter/INPHO Presseye / Jonathan Porter/INPHO / Jonathan Porter/INPHO

• It was a great day for Team Ireland in Baku with Brendan Irvine winning silver in the light flyweight while Joshua and Sam Magee secured at least bronze in the badminton doubles.
• In the Women’s 3×3 basketball, Ireland’s campaign came to an end as they were beaten by top seeds Russia 21-15 having knocked Czech Republic out earlier in the day.
• Ireland lost their second game at the Uefa Women’s U17 European Championships today but put in an excellent performance against Switzerland.

Away

• Liverpool’s shopping spree looks set to continue with Nathaniel Clyne close to joining the Reds from Southampton. 
• Didi Hamann says the acquisition of Roberto Firmino is a statement ‘of intent’ from the Anfield club.

Arturo Vidal celebrates with his team-mates after Chile knocked Uruguay out of the Copa America. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

• Usain Bolt‘s participation in the World Championships later this year is in doubt after he missed the Jamaican 100m trials today.
• Everton have completed their second signing of the summer with the capture of Gerard Deulofeu on a three-year deal from Barcelona.

The best thing we shared

As the country reminisced about Italia 90, here’s how Twitter would have reacted to that penalty shoot-out win over Romania 25 years ago today.

If you’re feeling all nostalgic, all of our Italia 90 week content can be found in one handy package here.

On the record

“Schweinsteiger does not need a challenge like that any more at his age. I would advise him not to make the move to England.”

German legend Franz Beckenbauer has urged Bastian Schweinsteiger not to join Manchester United amid reports suggesting the midfielder is set to join the Premier League club.

Where we were today

Ben Blake was out in UCD trying on some new Adidas boots as well as speaking to Brandon Miele, Richie Towell and Chris Forrester.

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The fixture list

• The League of Ireland returns and there are five fixtures in the Premier Division on Friday. 
• The European Games continue with Katie Taylor in the ring for her semi-final at 8.45am while Scott Evans is fighting for a medal in the badminton at 10am.

Showbiz, baby!

27 years ago, today. Golazo.

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