Monday Morning Sports Update: Argentina Are World Champions.

Kerry FC have confirmed the appointment of Billy Dennehy as their manager.

SOCCER

Argentina are savouring a first World Cup title since 1986.

They overcame France on penalties in yesterday's final in Qatar.

The game finished 3-3 after extra-time, before Argentina won the shootout 4-2.

Lionel Messi scored twice for winners, as he finally got his hands on a World Cup medal.

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Kerry FC have confirmed the appointment of Billy Dennehy as their manager.

The former Shamrock Rovers player - who is a native of Tralee - will take charge for Kerry's inaugural First Division campaign next year.

The new club will play their first league match against Cobh Ramblers in February.

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Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema will be out of action for an 'extended period' with a knee injury.

The Dutch forward is to have surgery after sustaining a ruptured ACL in last week's Champions League defeat to Lyon.


RACING

The Grade One John Durkan Memorial Chase is part of today's rescheduled seven-race card at Punchestown.

It goes to post at ten-past-two, with the first off at 20-to-1.

The meeting was postponed last week due to the inclement weather.


RUGBY

Steve Borthwick is expected to be confirmed as England's new head coach later today.

He's been recruited from Leicester, with a compensation deal reportedly agreed.

RFU bosses are looking to fill the role after sacking Eddie Jones.


TENNIS

Venus Williams has confirmed she's continuing her tennis career after accepting a wild card for the Australian Open.

Now 42, she's currently ranked below 1000 in the world and has just one victory in singles since March 2021 - at Wimbledon that same year.

Her sister, Serena, appeared to retire from the sport last year - but she's left the door open for a return.


GAELIC GAMES

Billy Lee has been appointed as the new manager of the Austin Stacks senior footballers.

The Newcastle West native takes charge after stepping down as Limerick manager earlier this year.


DARTS

Former champion Gerwyn Price is among those in action at the PDC World Darts Championship later.

The 2021 winner plays Luke Woodhouse tonight at the Alexandra Palace.