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September 2026
On The 42Verdict
Man City found guilty of all charges related to Premier League financial breaches
Manchester City have since revealed that they will pursue an appeal.
The 42FM
Ireland-Israel: a fraught weekend, the aftermath and Part II
Sinéad O’Carroll is joined by David Sneyd, who has returned from a tumultuous few days in Debrecen with the Ireland football team.
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On The 42coygig
First-call up for Crystal Palace’s Hopcroft as Ruesha Littlejohn left out of Ireland squad
Heather Payne returns for the World Cup play-off semi-finals against Kazakhstan.
On The 42FAI Cup Champions
'For me, we're the best footballing side in the country' - Shelbourne captain Slattery
On The 42uefa nations league
'It's definitely been testing, psychologically, 100%' - Ireland boss opens up on Israel fallout
Players given time off to spend with loved ones before returning to camp to finish this Nations League window.
The Football Family
An extraordinary week in Irish football, and the fallout continues
David Sneyd dials in from Debrecen International Airport to join Shane Keegan in reflecting on the controversial week that was.
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On The 42paul cooke
'I think we've handled the week quite well' - FAI president
Paul Cooke criticises journalists for how they reported on a turbulent week for Irish football.
On The 42Nations League
Ireland-Israel game takes another cruel twist with racism allegation that cannot be investigated
Jayson Molumby informed the referee of chants from Israeli fans aimed at Adam Idah.
As it happenedLiveblog
Israel v Ireland, Nations League
Ireland faced Israel, after a fractious few days that divided players in the Boys in Green camp.
On The 42Match Report
Shelbourne stop Athlone double-double with stunning FAI Cup final win
Teenage stars Halle Harcourt and Maeve Wollmer, and Player of the Match Alex Kavanagh scored Shels’ goals.
On The 42Women's FAI CUp final
Family connection, passion and love for the badge: Shelbourne's centre-back stars
On The 42inside story
A day like no other in Irish football: Chaos, pain, apologies and TWO rounds of player voting to play Israel
Gavin Bazunu stands firm as Ireland squad searches for a united front.
On The 42statement
Gavin Bazunu speaks out on Israel withdrawal - 'The killing of innocent people is wrong'
Irish goalkeeper issues statement on decision to withdraw from Nations League games.
On The 42Double double vision
Athlone Town secure historic LOIW three in a row ahead of FAI Cup final
On The 42Update
Gavin Bazunu was not one of 30 Ireland players contacted by FAI about thoughts on playing Israel
Process of how association reached this point thrown into disarray after Ireland goalkeeper took stance not to be involved in Sunday’s fixture.
On The 42Nations League
Ireland confirm they WILL play Israel after chaotic morning of discussions
FAI chief executive David Courell told press conference ‘significant majority’ of squad voted to proceed.
On The 42Drama
FAI blindside Uefa by delaying press conference to afternoon start time ahead of Israel game
The Ireland players met on Friday to work on releasing a statement laying out their stance.
On The 42Road to Rio
Ireland WNT top 40: Who is most likely to make a potential World Cup squad?
As the play-offs move into view, The 42 and The Halfway Line ponder Carla Ward’s pecking order.
On The 42Tense
Anger grows as Ireland players find voice, but Israel game set to go ahead
Squad held a meeting on Friday with a statement due before Saturday morning’s pre-match press conference.
On The 42Nations League
Charles brothers star as Northern Ireland start with win, Mbappé injury concern for France
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