Objects including plastic bottles were hurled at players and police by fans of Bern-based outfit Young Boys.

Tyrick Mitchell’s first-half goal had put the Eagles ahead.

The 18-year-old is aiming to become the first man since Gary Anderson in 2016 to win back-to-back crowns at Alexandra Palace.

A first senior goal from teenager Samir El Mourabet settled it.

Goals from Ryan Yates, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Nikola Milenkovic saw off the Swedish club.

The goalscorer suffered a cut to the head after he was caught by a flying plastic cup.

While the Dublin team held out for 70 minutes, goals from Mees de Wit and Isak Jensen gave Alkmaar the win.

The Ulster championship will also see rivals Cavan and Monaghan in the quarter-finals, while Donegal take on Down.

Hamilton said last weekend that he was eager for the year to end and added that he is not looking forward to 2026 either.

The 4-1 Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven was the club’s ninth loss in 12 matches.

A game where Ireland were reduced to 12 men at one point, South Africa were dominant 24-13 winners, with their power at the scrum too much for Ireland to handle.

The Reds have lost their last three matches by a three-goal margin or more for the first time in 72 years.

Arne Slot’s team were beaten 4-1 at Anfield, a ninth loss in 12 matches in all competitions.

Spurs shipped five at Parc des Princes, but showed more fight than Sunday’s derby loss at Arsenal.

Noni Madueke, back after two months out with a knee injury, scored his first Gunners goal.

Christian Horner had been linked with the role.

2025 saw Walsh make the jump to senior for his club Killeagh, while impressing for the Cork U20s, who he can still play with next season.

Minister for Culture and Sport Patrick O’Donovan said the funding would come from National Development Plan funding.

A stunning display at Stamford Bridge saw the LaLiga giants overwhelmed by Enzo Maresca’s young side.

Pep Guardiola paid the price for making 10 changes as City followed defeat at Newcastle with a Champions League loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen.