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Sport is defined by failure as much as success. Ask football's greatest-ever player
On The 42 Wave Goodbye
Sport is defined by failure as much as success. Ask football's greatest-ever player
A reflection on Lionel Messi’s career after he ended a 21-year spell representing Argentina.
Paul Fennessy
Paul Fennessy
31 Aug
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Ex-Aston Villa attacker on fire in Serie A
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Ex-Aston Villa attacker on fire in Serie A
31 Aug
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Arsenal overcome Aston Villa to continue winning start
On The 42 Boost
Arsenal overcome Aston Villa to continue winning start
31 Aug
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Man City agree €75 million deal for Everton star
On The 42 Transfer News
Man City agree €75 million deal for Everton star
31 Aug
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi retires from international football
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi retires from international football
He made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals for Argentina.
31 Aug
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Liverpool v Spurs among three games moved in ‘frustrating’ Carabao Cup changes
On The 42 fixture clashes
Liverpool v Spurs among three games moved in ‘frustrating’ Carabao Cup changes
31 Aug
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Liverpool complete €144 million deal for Bradley Barcola
On The 42 wing man
Liverpool complete €144 million deal for Bradley Barcola
31 Aug
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Savouring the Laois Bank Holiday
The Football Family
Savouring the Laois Bank Holiday
‘Hugely important player’: Denise O’Sullivan hailed on injury return for Gotham
On The 42 Boost For Ireland
‘Hugely important player’: Denise O’Sullivan hailed on injury return for Gotham
31 Aug
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Sunday
30 Aug
Bellingham and Mbappé help Real Madrid to 4-0 win as Inter Milan continue perfect start
On The 42 Wrap
Bellingham and Mbappé help Real Madrid to 4-0 win as Inter Milan continue perfect start
30 Aug
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Martínez seals Chelsea move, Arsenal forward close to Barcelona switch
On The 42 Transfer News
Martínez seals Chelsea move, Arsenal forward close to Barcelona switch
30 Aug
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Fernandes-inspired Man United too good for Ipswich
On The 42 Class
Fernandes-inspired Man United too good for Ipswich
30 Aug
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Shamrock Rovers come from two goals down to rescue draw with Derry
On The 42 point apiece
Shamrock Rovers come from two goals down to rescue draw with Derry
30 Aug
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Rangers ease pressure on McInnes with first league win of the season
On The 42 Relief
Rangers ease pressure on McInnes with first league win of the season
30 Aug
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Chelsea win 7-goal thriller, Keith Andrews' Brentford held by Leeds
On The 42 Wrap
Chelsea win 7-goal thriller, Keith Andrews' Brentford held by Leeds
30 Aug
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Tottenham's €350 million transfer splurge continues as Everton star set to join
On The 42 big spenders
Tottenham's €350 million transfer splurge continues as Everton star set to join
30 Aug
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Euro 2028 hospitality tickets for Dublin go on sale at a cost of €1.5 million
On The 42 Soccer
Euro 2028 hospitality tickets for Dublin go on sale at a cost of €1.5 million
30 Aug
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Saturday
29 Aug
Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to defeat, Hull extend dream start to top flight,
On The 42 Premier League
Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to defeat, Hull extend dream start to top flight,
Elsewhere, James Tarkowski rescued Everton against Bournemouth.
29 Aug
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Troy Parrott has goal disallowed as first La Liga start ends in 5-2 defeat
On The 42 real betis
Troy Parrott has goal disallowed as first La Liga start ends in 5-2 defeat
29 Aug
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Six Irish goalscorers in the Championship as Jimmy Dunne bags QPR winner
On The 42 Boys in Green
Six Irish goalscorers in the Championship as Jimmy Dunne bags QPR winner
29 Aug
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Camilo Duran at the double to give Celtic victory over Falkirk
On The 42 Scotland
Camilo Duran at the double to give Celtic victory over Falkirk
29 Aug
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Athlone Town go six clear at the top of Women's Premier Division
On The 42 Athlone Town
Athlone Town go six clear at the top of Women's Premier Division
29 Aug
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'Everyone was aware of the situation': Iraola fumes at substitution delay before Forest penalty
On The 42 Liverpool
'Everyone was aware of the situation': Iraola fumes at substitution delay before Forest penalty
29 Aug
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Victor Munoz rescues late point for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest
On The 42 Premier League
Victor Munoz rescues late point for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest
The hosts twice came from behind at Anfield.
29 Aug
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FAI's new National League gets underway with arrival of Mayo FC piquing interest
On The 42 League of Ireland
FAI's new National League gets underway with arrival of Mayo FC piquing interest
29 Aug
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Friday
28 Aug
Dundalk overcome Drogheda in five-goal thriller
On The 42 ENTERTAINING
Dundalk overcome Drogheda in five-goal thriller
28 Aug
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Drama at the death as Galway snatch late equaliser against Shelbourne
On The 42 LOI
Drama at the death as Galway snatch late equaliser against Shelbourne
28 Aug
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Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle
On The 42 too good
Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle
28 Aug
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Bohemians sink Sligo Rovers to continue gaining ground at the top
On The 42 Three and easy
Bohemians sink Sligo Rovers to continue gaining ground at the top
28 Aug
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St Patrick's Athletic wilt in title race as Waterford show class for impressive victory
On The 42 clinical
St Patrick's Athletic wilt in title race as Waterford show class for impressive victory
Two second half goals gives Blues deserved win and stretch their unbeaten run to 10 games.
David Sneyd
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
28 Aug
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Chelsea outcast joins Aston Villa for club-record €75 million
On The 42 Done Deal
Chelsea outcast joins Aston Villa for club-record €75 million
28 Aug
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Republic of Ireland international Bazunu signs for Bolton from Southampton
On The 42 On The Dotted Line
Republic of Ireland international Bazunu signs for Bolton from Southampton
28 Aug
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Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
On The 42 It's quiziness time
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
28 Aug
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'We've not had offers' - David Moyes on Jake O'Brien's Everton future
On The 42 transfer speculation
'We've not had offers' - David Moyes on Jake O'Brien's Everton future
28 Aug
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Xabi Alonso: Enzo Fernández omission not linked to Man City transfer reports
On The 42 Transfers
Xabi Alonso: Enzo Fernández omission not linked to Man City transfer reports
28 Aug
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New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all
On The 42 THE BEAT
New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all
Emergence of Ryan Sheridan at St Patrick’s Athletic latest example of balance between progress and protection.
David Sneyd
David Sneyd
28 Aug
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Thursday
27 Aug
Rangers suffer European heartache, night to forget for Mo Salah
On The 42 Woe
Rangers suffer European heartache, night to forget for Mo Salah
27 Aug
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Rodri makes debut as Raphinha, Lopez strike again for Barcelona
On The 42 too good
Rodri makes debut as Raphinha, Lopez strike again for Barcelona
27 Aug
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Danny Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win
On The 42 like a fine wine
Danny Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win
27 Aug
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Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?
On The 42 difference maker
Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?
27 Aug
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