Wednesday Morning Sport Update

Kildare's Intermediate Women will play Westmeath in Parnell Park on Sunday

Gaelic Games

Yesterday evening the venue & time for Kildare's TG4 All Ireland Intermediate Championship Semi-Final against Westmeath was confirmed.

The pair will meet on Sunday, 15th August at 2.00pm, in Parnell Park, Dublin.

Last night's local result, in the

Senior Hurling League Division 1 Semi Final

Coill Dubh 3-21 V Éire Óg Corra Choill 1-13

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Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher has said they may struggle to field a team against Kerry in the All Ireland senior football semi-final on Saturday week.

Only 50% of the Red Hand panel currently have the ability to train, due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the camp.

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Cork's minor footballers will hope to continue a remarkable week for the county.

They face Limerick in the Munster Minor football final this evening.

Throw in at Semple Stadium is at 7.30pm.

Soccer

Lionel Messi is a Paris Saint Germain player.

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has signed a two year deal in the French capital, after leaving Barcelona.

His contract is worth a reported €35 million a year after tax.

34 year old Messi will be presented to the media later today.

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Rangers are out of the Champions League.

They lost 2-1 on the night to Malmo at Ibrox, and 4-2 on aggregate.

Steven Gerrard's side will now meet Kazakh or an Armenian opposition in the play off round of the Europa League.

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Belfast's Windsor Park hosts the traditional curtain-raiser to the European season tonight.

Champions League winners Chelsea face Europa League winners Villarreal in the Super Cup.

Kick-off is at 8pm.

Boxing

Kellie Harrington says she won't rush any decisions regarding her future.

The Olympic gold medalist received a hero's reception in Dublin's North East Inner City yesterday.

Harrington says she'll weigh up the option of turning professional, as well as the Paris Olympics of 2024.

The 31 year old has thanked her community for their support:

Horse Racing

There are 8 flat races on today's card at Gowran Park, with the first off at 4.30pm.