Tuesday Lunchtime Sport with Joe Mallon Motors, Sallins Road, Naas

Ferguson out for this weeks Euro 2024 Qualifiers

                                                                                   Tuesday Lunchtime Sport

SOCCER

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against France and the the Netherlands.

The 18 year old, who scored a hat trick in Brighton's 3-1 win over Newcastle United at the weekend, sustained a knee injury in that game and will miss both matches.

Stephen Kenny's men play the French in Paris on Thursday before welcoming the Dutch to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

The rest of the squad will travel, which is positive news around the fitness of defender John Egan.


A man has been released on bail by British police following an alleged assault on former Ireland captain Roy Keane during the Arsenal - Manchester United game on Sunday.

The 42 year old was arrested on suspicion of assault and is now on bail until the end of September.

Social media footage showed Keane and fellow SKY Sports Micah Richards in an altercation with an individual.


Former Liverpool player Jordan Henderson says money was not a motivation for him to join Al Etti-faq in the Saudi Pro League.

The club are managed by Henderson's former Reds team-mate Steven Gerrard.

Henderson has long been an advocate for LGBTQ rights - and has moved to a country - Saudi Arabia - which criminalises homosexuality.

In an interview with the Athletic publication, Henderson says he can understand the anger and frustration over his decision to play there.

He says his intention was to never hurt anyone and maintains that having someone with his views and values in Saudi Arabia is only a positive thing.


In transfer news, it's been confirmed that defender Eric Bailly has joined Turkish club Besiktas from Manchester United.

And both Tanguy Ndombele and Davinson Sanchez have left Tottenham for another Turkish side - Galatasaray .

GAA

This evenings fixtures

2023 Osprey Hotel & Spa Reserve A Football Championship Group B

Venue: Raheens, Raheens V Athy 20:00, Referee: Henry Barrett

2023 Manguard Plus Minor Football D Championship Group Stage

Venue: Ballykelly, Abbey Rangers V Leixlip 20:00, Referee: David Houlihan

2023 Future Ticketing Minor B Hurling Championship

Venue: Clane, Cú Chuliann's V Éire Óg Corra Choill 19:00, Referee: Eamonn Kelly

Venue: Ardclough, Ardclough V Moorefield 19:00, Referee: Fergus Devereux

2023 Future Ticketing Minor C Hurling Championship

Venue: St Laurence's, St. Laurence's V Broadford 19:00, Referee: Conor Daly

Venue: Kill, Wolfe Tones V Confey 19:00, Referee: PJ Cummins

TENNIS

At the quarter final stage of the US Open in New York this evening, American sixth seed Coco Gauff  faces Jelena Ostapenko of Lativa.

Men's second seed Novak Djokovic is also in last eight action against Taylor Fritz.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz eased through to the quarter finals and he will face Alexander Zverev.