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Soccer
Last year
2025
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League of Ireland clubs primed to break new European ground at a time of more FAI flux
Search for new chief football officer nearing end as Heimir Hallgrímsson prepares to name first squad of World Cup qualifiers.
On The 42Back In Control
Athlone Town return to top of Premier Division table after edging out title rivals Shelbourne
On The 42IRISH IN ACTION
Finn Azaz scores for Middlesbrough with future up in air after €15 million bid
Euro Vision
Athlone's Champions League dream - 'It's massive for Irish women's football'
Roisin Molloy chats to The 42 ahead of Athlone’s trip to the Netherlands – and tonight’s league showdown against Shelbourne.
On The 42Blow
Celtic’s Alistair Johnston out for around three months, Adam Idah a doubt to face Livingston
transfer hijackEze signing unrelated to Havertz injury, says Arteta, while Frank shrugs off Spurs' failed deal
On The 42Tension
'Where there’s smoke, there’s fire' - Nuno admits relationship with Forest owner is not good
Departures LoungeCrystal Palace are in 'big trouble' if Guehi leaves amid Liverpool links - Oliver Glasner
THE BEAT
Is the League of Ireland really in competition with YouTuber Mark Goldbridge?
Bundesliga has awarded portion of broadcast deal for Friday night games to online channel in order to attract UK and Irish audience.
On The 42Soccer
Shels on brink of European history but Joey O'Brien braced for 'hell of a challenge' in Belfast
On The 42Drama
Shelbourne take control of Conference League destiny with 3-1 win over 10-man Linfield
A compelling, maddening and enthralling first leg sees Joey O’Brien’s side 90 minutes from European history.
Liveblog
Shels v Linfield, Santa Clara v Shamrock Rovers
Shels played Linfield and Santa Clara hosted Shamrock Rovers in the Uefa Conference League.
On The 42Case for defence
Liverpool's Conor Bradley returns to training as Frimpong out for several weeks
On The 42bring it on
From Drumcondra to the Azores, League of Ireland clubs braced for defining European nights
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers face Linfield and Santa Clara, respectively, in Uefa Conference League play-off round.
Frustration
Celtic fans sing 'sack the board' amid draw in home Champions League qualifier
The Bhoys will travel to Kazakhstan facing a difficult task against FC Kairat.
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