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Soccer
Last month
September 2026
On The 42League of Ireland
One year on: How the League of Ireland is spending €3 million government funding
Academy development manager Will Clarke says a culture change in player development is needed in this country.
On The 42Transfers
Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Fernández, Gakpo expected to stay at Liverpool
On The 42broken window
Wingers who won’t cross and midfielders who can’t pass: how to spend £400m and make your team worse
August
August 2026
On The 42Wave Goodbye
Sport is defined by failure as much as success. Ask football's greatest-ever player
A reflection on Lionel Messi’s career after he ended a 21-year spell representing Argentina.
On The 42Icon
Argentina captain Lionel Messi retires from international football
He made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals for Argentina.
On The 42Transfer News
'Oliver Glasner is special': Muñoz reunites with former boss in €26m Nottingham Forest move
On The 42fixture clashes
Liverpool v Spurs among three games moved in ‘frustrating’ Carabao Cup changes
On The 42Boost For Ireland
‘Hugely important player’: Denise O’Sullivan hailed on injury return for Gotham
On The 42Wrap
Bellingham and Mbappé help Real Madrid to 4-0 win as Inter Milan continue perfect start
On The 42big spenders
Tottenham's €350 million transfer splurge continues as Everton star set to join
On The 42Premier League
Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to defeat, Hull extend dream start to top flight,
Elsewhere, James Tarkowski rescued Everton against Bournemouth.
On The 42Liverpool
'Everyone was aware of the situation': Iraola fumes at substitution delay before Forest penalty
On The 42Premier League
Victor Munoz rescues late point for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest
The hosts twice came from behind at Anfield.
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