Robert Cusack

Real Madrid face off against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in tonight’s European glamour tie, However, in 1980, they faced a much less familiar foe at Landsdowne Road when they took on Limerick FC. Gary Spain, a Limerick man and an Irish football historian, went to both games and described how important it was for Limerick FC to play Real Madrid.

Exclusive investigation: Leaked documents show how businesses are profiting from sun-drenched beachfronts and shadowy deals, reports Rob Cusack. Raw photos of Kfar Abida look like they've been photoshopped just to make you feel jealous. Some 2km south of Batroun on the Lebanese coast, the resort is renowned for its pristine, unpolluted waters - which are free for anyone to access via unspoiled beachfront. But floating in on the fresh sea air is the unmistakable scent of government corruption.

My thoughts on the mood at this year’s MIPIM conference It was almost ironic that the first breakfast session at this year’s MIPIM conference should serve avocado on toast to a room full of property developers and local authority leaders. Avo-on-toast, for the uninitiated, is a visual metaphor for the hopelessness felt by many young people over potential home-ownership.