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Soccer
Last week
23rd August 2026 - 29th August 2026
On The 42Transfer Round-up
Man City splash €100m on breakout World Cup star Bouaddi, Chelsea linked with Villa keeper
On The 42Closer Look
Troy Parrott shows glimpses of potential on promising La Liga debut
The Irishman had only 25 minutes to impress but played a part in the winning goal.
On The 42Apology
'We looked scared to win': McGregor and O'Neill on Celtic's Champions League collapse
On The 42Collapse
Celtic crash out of Champions League as LASK stun them with comeback
The Hoops will have to settle for the Europa League.
On The 42La Liga
Troy Parrott makes Real Betis debut in win against Valencia
Parrott was involved in the build-up to substitute Pablo Garcia’s winning goal.
On The 42Interview
Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool exit: 'I couldn't have an impact on the pitch because I was feeling so down'
The Ireland centurion opens up on the abrupt end to her time at Liverpool and her return to the NWSL.
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TUDublin
Aug 25
On The 42Premier League
Guimares sold on Arteta's Arsenal 'dynasty' while Liam Delap edges closer to Chelsea exit
The 42FM
How important is Troy Parrott’s Spanish transfer for Irish football?
Sinéad and Niall welcome The 42’s football correspondent David Sneyd to the show to reflect on arguably the biggest Irish transfer in years.
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On The 42Crystal Ball Gazing
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's predictions for the new Premier League season
On The 42command
'They need to inspire the rest' - Alonso calls on goalscorers to be Chelsea leaders
On The 42looking ahead
13 Irish players who could be on the move ahead of Deadline Day next week
The transfer window closes at 11pm on 1 September.
On The 42buzzing
Keith Andrews hails Damien Duff's Brentford impact: 'I love his personality, I love his drive, I love his passion'
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Aug 24
On The 42Rescue
Dominik Szoboszlai rescues Liverpool with last-gasp penalty at Newcastle
The Hungarian scored with virtually the last kick of the game to deny Newcastle victory.
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TUDublin
Aug 23
On The 42Money Money Money
How the €2.5 billion transfer window has caught the Premier League by surprise
The 42 speaks to club insiders as tone for season’s unpredictability is set by huge deals.
Last month
August 2026
On The 42irish in championship
Ryan Manning scores in a dramatic first win of the season for Southampton
On The 42Reaction
'We have a lot to learn from it' - Michael Carrick reflects on humbling Hull defeat
On The 42Match Report
Football, bloody Hull! Manchester United stunned on opening day of Premier League
Ireland defender John Egan starred in 2-0 win on his top-flight comeback at the age of 33.
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