Soccer

May

May 2026

On the Move

Katie McCabe set to join Chelsea after Arsenal exit

Irish captain in line for sensational switch to London rivals.

31 May

4.3k

On The 42Fourmidable

Disappointment for Hayes as Man City blitz Brighton in Women's FA Cup final

31 May

1.1k

replacement

Tyler Fletcher, son of Darren, called up to Scotland's World Cup squad

31 May

2.6k

Paris

French police detain 780 people during violent clashes following PSG's Champions League win

31 May

2.1k

Reaction

'That easily can be a penalty' - Arteta finds Arsenal’s loss ‘very tough to accept’

31 May

3.1k

Soccer

Owen Elding commits to Ireland despite England interest: 'It'd be a dream to put on a green shirt'

31 May

4.6k

Reeling In The Years

Maradona, Ronaldinho, Keane – and reenacting them: Our favourite World Cup moments

The 42′s writers revisit their top World Cup memories ahead of the 2026 edition.

31 May

1.6k

Caitlin Hayes

The Ireland defender eyeing an FA Cup final upset at Wembley

31 May

1.3k

Missing Out

Absent XI: The best players who won't feature at the 2026 World Cup

31 May

3.4k

problems

Former England star Raheem Sterling arrested for suspected drug-driving

30 May

3.8k

Report

PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

Misses by Eberechi Eze and Gabriel proved costly after a 1-1 extra-time finish.

30 May

4.5k

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Liveblog

PSG v Arsenal, Champions League final

30 May

33.1k

117

Nations League

Sinn Féin to bring Dáil motion calling for boycott of Ireland's matches against Israel

30 May

899

At The Helm

Ex-Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan appointed new Livingston boss

30 May

1.6k

Time to say goodbye

Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot

The decision was announced after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title.

30 May

6.8k

Opinion

Ranking the 10 most likely teams to win the World Cup

30 May

5.9k

Double act

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino and the Greed is Good World Cup

Ahead of the opening game on 11 June in Mexico City, controversies range from human rights abuses to price gouging.

David Sneyd

30 May

1.9k

Show of faith

16-year-old Josh O'Dwyer to join senior Ireland squad alongside Kian Leavy of St Pat's

30 May

4.0k

back on track

Bohemians move back into second with comfortable win at Sligo

29 May

1.0k

Goals Galore

Drogheda United and Waterford share the spoils in six-goal thriller

29 May

573

four and oh

Goal-hungry Cork City secure fifth straight win to reinforce 12-point lead

29 May

1.8k

League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers show brilliance and resolve to send St Pat's packing

Graham Burke scores stunning goal to reinforce the Hoops’ place at the top of the table.

David Sneyd

reports from Tallaght Stadium

29 May

1.5k

LOI

Galway United frustrate Shelbourne as unbeaten run stretches to seven games

29 May

1.0k

talk of the town

Dundalk strengthen grip on top-four place with win over Derry City

29 May

572

Euro Vision

PSG's motivation is ‘bigger’ than Arsenal's in Champions League final – Luis Enrique

29 May

1.2k

Done Deal

It's official: Barcelona announce signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle

29 May

2.8k

Ambition

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal ‘here to take away the trophy’ from Paris St Germain

29 May

876

Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Let’s find out how much you know from the last seven days.

29 May

3.2k

Protest

FAI EGM on Israel boycott moves closer as General Assembly backs move

29 May

2.7k

Boys in Green

Jaden Umeh to sit Leaving Cert maths exam before Canada international

29 May

4.9k

Blow

Ibrahima Konate to depart Liverpool after five years

29 May

3.3k

Boost

Over €9m in funding approved for Shelbourne FC and Tolka Park project

29 May

1.8k

THE BEAT

Could Coleman keep Ireland career alive by becoming the LOI's Marquinhos?

29 May

3.6k

Change Of Plan

'I was actually on holiday Sunday night when the gaffer rang me'

28 May

4.6k

Reaction

Heimir Hallgrímsson accepts Israel protests and hails focus of players

28 May

1.5k

talking point

Tennis ball protests increase pressure on authorities to act on Israel game

Even an early headed goal from Nathan Collins could not prevent a strange atmosphere at the Aviva.

Paul Fennessy

reports from the Aviva Stadium

28 May

1.7k

Soccer

Ireland friendly with Qatar disrupted twice by protesters urging a boycott of Israel games

Updated 28 May

5.8k

Job Done

Bittersweet night for Ireland with red cards, debuts and protests during win over Qatar

Nathan Collins scores the only goal of the game in 1-0 victory at Aviva Stadium.

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

28 May

3.3k

Hot Seat

Ireland international Agg confirmed as Athlone Town manager

28 May

1.9k

Minute-by-Minute

Republic of Ireland defeat Qatar 1-0 in International Friendly

28 May

19.0k