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Soccer
August
August 2026
On The 42Report
Shamrock Rovers feel a quiet kind of pain as KuPS strike late for draw in Euro play-off
Hoops took lead in Uefa Conference League play-off through Enda Stevens but must find a way to come out on top in Finland next week.
On The 42Boys in Green
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 10-1
In the final installment of this series, we celebrate Denis Irwin and other greats.
On The 42Ready to go
Troy Parrott completes move to Spanish side Real Betis for reported €20 million fee
The Dubliner has been linked with several European clubs following an impressive 2025-26 campaign.
On The 42On the box
Fixture details confirmed for FAI Cup quarter-finals, with two games live on RTÉ
On The 42Quiz
How closely have you followed Premier League transfers this summer?
Let’s test your knowledge.
On The 42Major League Soccer
Messi scores in Miami's draw with Philadelphia, Lewandowski hits winner for Chicago
On The 42Soccer
Stephen Bradley rejects talk of Shamrock Rovers vulnerability ahead of crucial European tie
On The 42Boys in Green
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 20-11
Check out the footballers who just missed out on the top 10.
On The 42Bogue On Wednesday
Guardiola's 'beautiful obsession' a cautionary tale for modern GAA's pressure cooker
Demands of top-level management are laid plain in new documentary, with Gaelic games also placing unrealistic pressure on managers.
On The 42Transfer News
Man United step up pursuit of Baleba, Reijnders leaves Man City for €61 million
On The 42In Demand
Real Betis in pole position to sign Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar
Ajax had been in the frame earlier in the transfer window.
On The 42Diagnosis
Bayern Munich's Musiala reveals 'neurological dysfunction' after another on-field collapse
On The 42Boys in Green
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 30-21
Our countdown continues, with Stephen Ireland among the players to feature.
On The 42See You Out There
France and Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira appointed new Senegal head coach
On The 42Transfer News
Newcastle sign Benfica star for €35 million, Japan goalkeeper set to join Villa
On The 42Late Drama
Barry-Murphy's Cardiff earn 98th-minute draw with Wrexham on Championship return
On The 42in negotiations
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and Mark Walter in talks to sell Chelsea stakes - reports
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