Thursday Morning Sports Update

Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 08:06

By Emma O'Connor

Keeping you up to date on soccer and golf.

SOCCER

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under huge pressure after defeat to Como in the Champions League last night.

A 4-1 defeat in Italy leaves United on a seven-game winless run in all competitions.

Last season's runners-up Arsenal dropped points for the first time in their league-phase campaign.

They drew 2-all with Bayern Munich - and boss Mikel Arteta admits that Bukayo Saka's thigh injuryi "does not look good at all."

While Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1, Real Madrid won 4-1 against RB Leipzig, and Real Betis were 1-nil winners against Feyenoord

Finn Azaz has confirmed he will continue to play for the Republic of Ireland, and is not retiring from international football.

The Southampton forward didn't play in either of Ireland's recent Nations League games against Israel.

Reports then emerged that he was considering international retirement.

Athlone Town have announced the retirement of League of Ireland legend Noelle Murray.

The striker joined the Midlands outfit back in January, helping them to a third successive Women's Premier Division title.

Murray retires with five league titles, seven FAI Cup medals, and 11 senior caps for the Republic of Ireland

GOLF

Leona Maguire is four shots off the lead on Day One of the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.

The Cavan golfer signed for a two-under-par 70 today, with Japan's Yuri Yoshida the clubhouse leader on six-under.

Kills Lauren Walsh is five-over following her opening round.

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