Thursday's Sports Update

Manchester United loose 4-1 to Como, more soccer updates, cricket and golf

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

They drew 2-all with Bayern Munich

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

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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, 

But speaking to the BBC this week, Azaz revealed that he will continue playing for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side.

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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

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CRICKET

Ireland are in Namibia for the first of five one-day internationals this morning.

This is the first time that the men's team will meet Namibia for an ODI series 

Paul Stirling has recovered from a leg injury and will captain the Ireland squad.

Play gets underway in Windhoek at 8:30 Irish time 

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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.

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