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Soccer
Last year
2025
On The 42THE BEAT
Packie Bonner is angry at League of Ireland clubs over botched FAI plan... but it is misplaced
In a week when the men’s senior team have been the focus, fallout from centralised coaching scheme continues.
deadly daneHojlund gives Denmark edge over Portugal with place in Ireland's World Cup group on the line
halfway there
Ireland take stride to Nations League safety with comeback win in Bulgaria
Goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty secured a first-leg lead for Ireland ahead of Sunday’s return game in Dublin.
Comeback
Finn Azaz provides welcome flashes of satisfaction to help seize control of play-off
Midfielder impressed for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side and also scored his first international goal.
Preview
Expect a slog as Ireland bid to avoid relegation in low-key Bulgarian play-off
Ireland face Bulgaria in the first leg of their relegation play-off tonight.
UWCLMan City hand Chelsea first defeat of season as Barca on track for Champions League semi-finals
Bulgarian Days 'It's frustrating' - The player whose form in Bulgaria could have earned an Ireland call up
Watch Out
Hallgrimsson issues Bulgaria warning on eve of relegation play-off
Ireland must beat Bulgaria over two legs this week to secure their League B status.
fall and rise'I got released by Man United at 18 and 12 months later, I was playing Conference football'
On The 42New Face
'I’ve always wanted to play for Ireland growing up... It's a proud one for myself and my family'
On The 42looking ahead
Doherty stands by past comments but says he has no issue with Ireland manager
On The 42Emotional
Local boy Dan Burn delivers Newcastle's moment of a lifetime
Defender earned first England call-up at 32 this week and celebrated in best way possible.
On The 42european round-up
Kylian Mbappe’s first-half brace seals comeback win as Real Madrid go top
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