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Soccer
Last year
2025
hot prospectYoung Turkish international stars for Juve, Bellingham on target for 10-man Real Madrid
End game
From chasing new signings to calling it quits - Damien Duff resigns at end of dramatic week
Dubliner’s dedication was intense until the spark went out on his transformative period at Tolka Park and in League of Ireland.
Exit
Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne manager
The 42 understands he informed players of the decision this morning.
InterviewOne of 3 outfielders to play every minute in League One last season on his Ireland ‘dream’
ResultsJobe Bellingham scores first Dortmund goal in 4-3 win, Inter close in on Club World Cup last-16
On The 42never in doubt
Michael Noonan brace helps ease Rovers into an 11-point lead as City continue to falter
THE BEAT
Duff, Kenny and Bradley face different battles with Europe on horizon
League of Ireland’s three most high profile managers gear up for a defining summer.
too good
Man City ease into Club World Cup campaign
Meanwhile, Real Madrid were held on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s debut
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