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Soccer

Last month
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
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Fourmidable
Disappointment for Hayes as Man City blitz Brighton in Women's FA Cup final
31 May
1.1k
0
replacement
Tyler Fletcher, son of Darren, called up to Scotland's World Cup squad
31 May
2.6k
7
Paris
French police detain 780 people during violent clashes following PSG's Champions League win
31 May
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1
Reaction
'That easily can be a penalty' - Arteta finds Arsenal’s loss ‘very tough to accept’
31 May
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Soccer
Owen Elding commits to Ireland despite England interest: 'It'd be a dream to put on a green shirt'
31 May
4.6k
6
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
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10
Caitlin Hayes
The Ireland defender eyeing an FA Cup final upset at Wembley
31 May
1.3k
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Missing Out
Absent XI: The best players who won't feature at the 2026 World Cup
31 May
3.3k
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problems
Former England star Raheem Sterling arrested for suspected drug-driving
30 May
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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
4.4k
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Liveblog
PSG v Arsenal, Champions League final
30 May
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117
Nations League
Sinn Féin to bring Dáil motion calling for boycott of Ireland's matches against Israel
30 May
876
15
At The Helm
Ex-Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan appointed new Livingston boss
30 May
1.5k
4
Time to say goodbye
Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot
The decision was announced after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title.
30 May
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Opinion
Ranking the 10 most likely teams to win the World Cup
30 May
5.8k
22
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
2
Show of faith
16-year-old Josh O'Dwyer to join senior Ireland squad alongside Kian Leavy of St Pat's
30 May
3.9k
6
back on track
Bohemians move back into second with comfortable win at Sligo
29 May
975
1
Goals Galore
Drogheda United and Waterford share the spoils in six-goal thriller
29 May
551
0
four and oh
Goal-hungry Cork City secure fifth straight win to reinforce 12-point lead
29 May
1.8k
8
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
1
LOI
Galway United frustrate Shelbourne as unbeaten run stretches to seven games
29 May
976
3
talk of the town
Dundalk strengthen grip on top-four place with win over Derry City
29 May
537
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
868
14
Test
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Let’s find out how much you know from the last seven days.
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
4.6k
5
Reaction
Heimir Hallgrímsson accepts Israel protests and hails focus of players
28 May
1.5k
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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
18.9k
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