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Soccer
Last year
2025
On The 42gaff party
'It's just the nature of the beast. You can't expect to be on the same contract'
Originals
Sunshine on Leith: The Irish origins of Hibernian FC, as they celebrate 150 years
A century and a half on from their formation by a Canon and a young man from Roscommon to feed to poor of Edinburgh, Hibernian’s roots remain.
resilience
Forgotten man Chiesa the hero as Liverpool win opener late on
An Antoine Semenyo-inspired Bournemouth almost left Anfield with a point.
dom's jollyLiverpool complete deal for Parma youngster as Leeds sign free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin
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pastures anewIreland international Megan Campbell joins Bolton coaching staff as Heather Payne moves to Leicester
FactCheckDebunked: No, the Premier League has not banned players from wearing rainbow-coloured bootlaces
On The 42almost certain
Brighton boss exceedingly confident Carlos Baleba will stay despite Man United interest
On The 42THE BEAT
New report shows average gambling turnover is €6.45 million per match in LOI Premier Division
Figures were supplied by Uefa to PFA Ireland as players’ body works with members to raise awareness.
On The 42Determined
Shamrock Rovers boss reveals Euro hero Rory Gaffney took pay cut to stay at club
Ruthless
Rory Gaffney masterclass powers Shamrock Rovers into Conference League play-off
Striker adds to redemption story with two goals as Hoops thrash Ballkani 4-0.
On The 42Preview
Contenders' spending and uncertainty sets up most decadent but intriguing PL season in years
We preview the new Premier League season.
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