Friday Lunch: Manchester United Taking "Appropriate Steps" Following Ronaldo's Explosive Interview

Friday, 18 November 2022 13:02

By Caoimhe Harney

Leinster face Chile in a friendly at Energia Park today

GOLF

Rory McIlroy's 5 under par after his second round at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

The world number one finished with two birdies and an eagle.

Shane Lowry's 1 under par

English pair Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrell Hatton have a share of the lead on 12 under.

SOCCER

Manchester United say they've begun taking "appropriate steps" following Cristiano Ronaldo's interview which strongly criticises the club.

But they've not gone into detail - and there will be no further comment before the "process reaches its conclusion".

Arsenal have made Edu their first ever sporting director, promoting him from the position of 'technical director'.

The club's former midfielder will now have responsibility for the academy sides too - in addition to his existing role which oversees the men's and women's teams.

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Qatar and Ecuador meet in the opening World Cup game on Sunday and it's emerged that Senegal will be without star player Sadio Mane for the tournament.

The Bayern Munich forward has been ruled out of the showpiece because of injury.

RUGBY

Leinster face Chile in a friendly at Energia Park today - kick off is at 2pm

GAA

Tonight in the Whitewater Shopping Centre U23 C Football competition Final;

Allenwood v Rathangan 7.30pm in Manguard Plus Hawkfield on Pitch 1.

SNOOKER

Antrim's Mark Allen plays Sam Craigie in the quarter finals of the UK Championship in York today.

Seven time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on China's Ding Junhui.

HORSE RACING

There's a meeting on the all weather at Dundalk from 5pm.