Tuesday Morning: UEFA To Carry Out "Comprehensive" Review Following Chaotic Scenes Prior To Champions League Final

Kick-off delayed by 35 minutes, with some Liverpool fans pepper-sprayed - including children

SOCCER

UEFA says it will carry out a "comprehensive" review into issues at last Saturday's Champions League final in Paris.

Thousands of supporters experienced problems in accessing the Stade de France, with kick-off delayed by 35 minutes.

The UK Government and Liverpool FC have demanded an investigation into why some Liverpool fans had to queue for hours, and were pepper sprayed.

The French Government has blamed ticket fraud for the problems.

"Kids were getting pepper-sprayed... There was one man who was visually-impaired and police pushed him."

"It was the worst experience I've ever had at a football match."@RomanKemp gives a shocking first-hand account of Liverpool fans' treatment at the Champions League final pic.twitter.com/wQcx0H1YUF

— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) May 30, 2022

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The Republic of Ireland continue their preparations today for their upcoming Nations League campaign.

Stephen Kenny's side take on Armenia in their opening group game on Saturday.

They will also meet Scotland in this international window, as well as playing two fixtures against Ukraine.

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Todd Boehly says he wants to build on Chelsea's "remarkable history of success"

The American's consortium completed a €5 billion takeover of the club yesterday.

It brings to an end Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's 19-year ownership of Chelsea.

TENNIS

The quarter-final stage of the French Open begins later - with two of the favourites for the men's singles title going head to head.

World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic takes on 13-time champion Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros this evening.

The other last eight tie today is the meeting of third seed Alexander Zverev and sixth seed Carlos Alcaraz.

The quarter-final stage of the women's singles also begins, as Canadian Leylah Fernandez plays Mexico's Martina Trevisan.

Then it's the all-American meeting of Coco Gauff and Sloane Stephens.

GAELIC GAMES

Dublin have been handed a boost in their bid to regain the All-Ireland Ladies football title.

Lauren Magee has decided to bring an end to her AFLW career, having spent time with Melbourne.

Dublin won the Leinster title last weekend, beating Meath 1-7 to 1-5.

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Laois footballer John O'Loughlin has retired from the inter-county game.

The dual star played football for the county for 15 seasons.

Laois exited the Tailteann Cup on Sunday after a narrow loss to Westmeath.

RACING

There are seven races over jumps at Ballinrobe today from 4.35pm.

The first of seven races at Tipperary is off at a 5.15pm.