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There were emotional scenes at the Copa America as Angel di Maria inspired Argentina to beat Chile just hours after the death of his grandmother.

Where We Were Today

Rory Keane was with the Irish rugby team as they trained in the shadow of South Africa’s Table Mountain, while Niall Kelly headed along for the unveiling of Ireland’s Olympic kit.

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On The Record

I remember my mother got a letter in the post one day and she actually started crying. It didn’t bother me, that stuff doesn’t bother me. I just get on with things but to think somebody could do that over a football game. It is a bit much.

– Meath’s Joe Sheridan on the fallout from THAT ‘goal’ in 2010 Leinster football final

Showbiz, Baby!

We caught up with Damien Coleman who used his bank holiday Monday to set a new world record — by soloing with a hurley and sliotar for the entire 26.2 miles of the Cork City Marathon.

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The Fixture List

  • Later tonight in the Copa America, USA take on Costa Rica (1am Weds Irish time) while Colombia meet Paraguay (3.3oam Irish)
  • As Ireland fly out for France, Portugal finalise their Euro 2016 preparations with a friendly against Estonia (7.45pm) 

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