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Soccer
Last year
2025
On The 42All Square
Arsenal's title bid takes a hit after squandering two-goal lead in Aston Villa draw
Profile
Street football, tragedy, motherhood: The making of new Ireland manager Carla Ward
The former Aston Villa boss is tasked with leading the women’s team back to the World Cup.
On The 42New Era
Ward: Hopes for no more retirements and USA friendly, and 'different' idea for Katie McCabe
On The 42ugly episode
FAI attempt to explain away ‘misinterpretations’ may not be the end of Healy episode
On The 42Ireland WNT
Ward and Ireland 'the perfect match' after advice from 'unbelievable mentor' Emma Hayes
The new head coach was unveiled at the Aviva Stadium today.
On The 42Fallout
How RTÉ jumped the gun and lost its League of Ireland rights to Virgin Media
FAI board ratify new three-year deal with Virgin Media
RTÉ announced plans for 2025 coverage before they had submitted bid
Sky Sports also held talks over LOI rights last summer
FAI'Lacking transparency and compassion' - Colin Healy lifts lid on FAI exit in blistering statement
column
Rebel leaders: Why Ring and Keane are the defining sports figures of the State's first century
Cork can claim credit for the most consequential sports figures in Irish history.
On The 42euro stars
Inter stutter in Serie A title race while Bayern Munich take control in Bundesliga
Exclusive
RTÉ in danger of losing rights to League of Ireland games this season
The 42 has learned that clubs support a deal with Virgin Media that would guarantee a minimum of 36 games with at least one a week for the upcoming season.
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