Pick of the Day (above): An eight-year-old Dutch boy made it out of this crash alive. He was the only survivor.
Libyan security forces and rescue teams inspect the crash scene of an Afriqiyah Airways passenger plane at Tripoli airport on May 12, 2010. An eight-year-old Dutch boy was the sole survivor when a Libyan plane arriving from South Africa exploded on landing at the Libyan capital’s airport, killing more than 100 people, officials said. There was no immediate indication of the cause of the crash. Photo: Mahmud Turkia/AFP/Getty Images.
Tonight’s Telly
Pick of the night: Offside, 12.20pm, RTÉ Two.
Iranian drama about a group of female football fans banned from entering football stadiums. However, when Bahrain come to town for a crucial World Cup qualifier, the cheeky young ladies opt to disguise themselves as lads in order to sneak into the ground. I think you can get lashes for that type of behaviour over there. Fair dues.
Sporting highlight: Uefa Europa League Final, 7.30pm, TV3.
Fulham take on European heavyweights Atletico Madrid in the Europa League Final in Hamburg. This is the big one for Roy Hodgson’s men, who have been on something of a dream run in Europe this season. The English club dispatched some quality sides on route to the final so Atletico might not have it all their own way.
More TV: The 11th Hour, 11.20pm, RTÉ Two
Dave Fanning meets hip-hop star Eminem and takes a closer look at the rapper’s classic Stan, ten years after its debut. The Dirty 9s play live as does James Vincent McMorrow and we hear from ’60s legends Crosby, Stills and Nash before their Dublin date on July 1. We also get to hear the final chapter in the story of homegrown indie rockers Ash.
Live Like JOE… Get fighting fit
Do you have biceps like knots in a clothesline? You have to run around in the shower to get wet? Is the office bully taking your lunch money? Well, JOE.ie is here to help. Check out our pre-fight build up ahead of Andy Lee’s Limerick homecoming bout against Mamadou Thiam, Andy’s exclusive column and news and views from top boxing promoter Brian Peters. We’ve also been looking at what’s been happing in the world of MMA, had a look at some of Ireland’s Muay Thai talent and thrown in the latest fitness tip from personal trainer Mike McGurn. That little lot should be enough to guilt you into action.
Mood Swingometer
Today we’re feeling… excited.
Right now, at this very moment, various members of the Fulham squad are pacing around hotel rooms trying to keep their heads together in the run-up to what will be the biggest game of their lives tonight. JOE.ie won’t be getting a last minute call up to replace injured striker Bobby Zamora for their all-or-nothing clash against Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final but still – the excitement is contagious.
If you also enjoy living your life vicariously through those of the people who flash across your TV or computer screen then check out Fulham vs. Atletico Madrid on JOE.ie’s live sports tracker from 7.45pm.
