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Soccer

Last month
May 2026
LOI
Galway United frustrate Shelbourne as unbeaten run stretches to seven games
29 May
967
3
talk of the town
Dundalk strengthen grip on top-four place with win over Derry City
29 May
525
2
Euro Vision
PSG's motivation is ‘bigger’ than Arsenal's in Champions League final – Luis Enrique
29 May
1.2k
7
Done Deal
It's official: Barcelona announce signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle
29 May
2.7k
8
Ambition
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal ‘here to take away the trophy’ from Paris St Germain
29 May
863
14
Test
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29 May
3.2k
4
Protest
FAI EGM on Israel boycott moves closer as General Assembly backs move
29 May
2.6k
5
Boys in Green
Jaden Umeh to sit Leaving Cert maths exam before Canada international
29 May
4.8k
7
Blow
Ibrahima Konate to depart Liverpool after five years
29 May
3.3k
11
Boost
Over €9m in funding approved for Shelbourne FC and Tolka Park project
29 May
1.8k
4
THE BEAT
Could Coleman keep Ireland career alive by becoming the LOI's Marquinhos?
29 May
3.5k
6
Change Of Plan
'I was actually on holiday Sunday night when the gaffer rang me'
28 May
4.5k
5
Reaction
Heimir Hallgrímsson accepts Israel protests and hails focus of players
28 May
1.5k
1
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
1.6k
6
Soccer
Ireland friendly with Qatar disrupted twice by protesters urging a boycott of Israel games
Updated 28 May
5.7k
6
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
3.2k
15
Hot Seat
Ireland international Agg confirmed as Athlone Town manager
28 May
1.8k
Minute-by-Minute
Republic of Ireland defeat Qatar 1-0 in International Friendly
28 May
18.8k
45
LOI
Former Inter Milan and Roma player Kevin Zefi joins Sligo Rovers until end of season
28 May
1.9k
1
Opposition
Big names out as Netherlands and France name squads to face Ireland
28 May
1.7k
0
wc2026
Iran expects Fifa to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team
28 May
842
1
Number Ones
Arsenal would eclipse ‘Invincibles’ with double win – Martin Keown
28 May
1.5k
27
Preview
Ireland's Qatar friendly a sideshow in a week dominated by talk of Israel boycott
Everything could have felt so different for Heimir Hallgrímsson and his players had World Cup qualification been secured.
David Sneyd
28 May
2.4k
19
conference league
Crystal Palace secure maiden European trophy in Glasner farewell
27 May
4.5k
15
Transfer Window
Barcelona agree €80m deal for Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon
27 May
4.4k
13
Investigation
FIFA subpoenaed by two US states over World Cup ticketing practices
27 May
2.1k
Stance
FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games
In a letter seen by The 42, members are asked to compel the governing body to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.
David Sneyd
27 May
4.4k
20
PodcastThe Football Family
We can still be cynical in the sun
Transfer News
Man United close in on highly rated Brazilian midfielder
27 May
5.5k
19
Republic Of Ireland
'We are not the bad guys': Ireland boss urges support for team rather than protest Israel games
David Sneyd
reports from Abbotstown
27 May
1.7k
48
Leader
'Family first, football second, that's the only two things I've got going for me'
27 May
1.9k
1
Stand By Your Man
Nuno Espirito Santo to remain as head coach of West Ham
27 May
996
1
dotted line
Michael O'Neill signs contract extension to remain Northern Ireland manager until 2032
27 May
765
1
under the radar
Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland
Boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has shown flexibility while likes of Jaden Umeh are set to stake their claim.
David Sneyd
27 May
710
0
quelle surprise
Dembele and Hakimi back in training for PSG ahead of Champions League final
26 May
1.3k
0
Adios
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas to leave Barcelona
26 May
1.4k
1
Stance
'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests
David Sneyd
reports from Abbotstown
26 May
2.2k
18
Staying Put
FAI set to confirm new deals for Republic of Ireland coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy
26 May
1.1k
2
Changes
Ex-Ireland international Noel Hunt joins revamped FAI international coaching structure
26 May
1.8k
1
uncertain times
Messi suffers hamstring problem ahead of World Cup
26 May
2.1k
1
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