Football

James McClean aiming to bring joy back home in Derry as City aim for League of Ireland title
James McClean aiming to bring joy back home in Derry as City aim for League of Ireland title
The Icelandic view on Heimir Hallgrimsson: ‘He thought he would have more b****rds in the Irish team’
The Icelandic view on Heimir Hallgrimsson: ‘He thought he would have more b****rds in the Irish team’
Journalist Hjörvar Hafliðason on Hallgrímsson’s rise and how his success with Ireland has been perceived in his native country.
Saturday
24 Jan
Arsenal loanee scores on Marseille debut
Arsenal loanee scores on Marseille debut
Liverpool stunned as Amine Adli snatches last-gasp win for Bournemouth
Liverpool stunned as Amine Adli snatches last-gasp win for Bournemouth
Spurs slip increases pressure on Frank, Man City close gap on Arsenal
Spurs slip increases pressure on Frank, Man City close gap on Arsenal
Resurgent Alan Browne among the Irish scorers in England
Resurgent Alan Browne among the Irish scorers in England
'It's bragging rights. It gives us a boost' - Katie McCabe helps Arsenal stun Chelsea
'It's bragging rights. It gives us a boost' - Katie McCabe helps Arsenal stun Chelsea
West Ham’s survival bid gathers more pace with win over Sunderland
West Ham’s survival bid gathers more pace with win over Sunderland
Ireland to play Netherlands in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Derry City set for Celtic Park games
Ireland to play Netherlands in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Derry City set for Celtic Park games
The Irish star producing magic for one of English football's unlikeliest promotion charges
The Irish star producing magic for one of English football's unlikeliest promotion charges
Jack Moylan has no problem discussing his ambition as Lincoln City sit second in League One.
Friday
23 Jan
Inter smash Pisa to extend Serie A lead, PSG 'lacking confidence' but go top in France
Inter smash Pisa to extend Serie A lead, PSG 'lacking confidence' but go top in France
Late West Brom equaliser cancels out Max O'Leary's debut gaffe
Late West Brom equaliser cancels out Max O'Leary's debut gaffe
Shamrock Rovers sign Ireland international Ellen Molloy in major statement of intent
Shamrock Rovers sign Ireland international Ellen Molloy in major statement of intent
Barcelona teen sensation Dro Fernandez opts to join PSG
Barcelona teen sensation Dro Fernandez opts to join PSG
The 42 understands he has informed a number of his Premier League suitors about his decision.
Tottenham in talks with Liverpool over Scotland captain Andy Robertson
Tottenham in talks with Liverpool over Scotland captain Andy Robertson
Uefa confirm Nations League seedings - and here's who Ireland could face this year
Uefa confirm Nations League seedings - and here's who Ireland could face this year
What the disgraceful treatment of James McClean has told us about modern England
What the disgraceful treatment of James McClean has told us about modern England
With McClean returning to Derry City, we reflect on his 15-year career in England.
Thursday
22 Jan
Evan Ferguson returns for Roma, mixed fortunes for British clubs in Europa League
Evan Ferguson returns for Roma, mixed fortunes for British clubs in Europa League
Winning run under Martin O'Neill ends as 10-man Celtic let two-goal lead slip
Winning run under Martin O'Neill ends as 10-man Celtic let two-goal lead slip
Meanwhile, Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Ireland international O'Leary leaves Bristol City after 18 years
Ireland international O'Leary leaves Bristol City after 18 years
'For the first time in history, no Brit was arrested during a World Cup. Imagine!’ - Infantino dig at British fans
'For the first time in history, no Brit was arrested during a World Cup. Imagine!’ - Infantino dig at British fans
'I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my life' - Casemiro confirms Old Trafford exit
'I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my life' - Casemiro confirms Old Trafford exit
LOI title-winners' prize money unchanged at €125,000
LOI title-winners' prize money unchanged at €125,000
Luckless Bazunu facing six weeks out following Stoke loan move
Luckless Bazunu facing six weeks out following Stoke loan move
'I had this feeling that I really needed a change' - Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool challenge
'I had this feeling that I really needed a change' - Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool challenge
Fresh from her move to the WSL, the Irish midfield star speaks to The 42.
Dubliner Gary Dicker lands MLS promotion as Charlotte FC assistant coach
Dubliner Gary Dicker lands MLS promotion as Charlotte FC assistant coach
Here are the new jerseys Ireland will (hopefully) be wearing at the 2026 World Cup
Here are the new jerseys Ireland will (hopefully) be wearing at the 2026 World Cup
Bohemians sign midfielder Sadou Diallo from Derry City
Bohemians sign midfielder Sadou Diallo from Derry City
Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge and United drop
Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge and United drop
Wednesday
21 Jan
Mo Salah returns as Liverpool beat Marseille
Mo Salah returns as Liverpool beat Marseille
The Reds moved fourth in the table after overcoming Roberto De Zerbi’s men.
Newcastle's PSV victory comes at a cost
Newcastle's PSV victory comes at a cost
Parrott scores 20th of the season, Ireland international registers goal and assist in Championship
Parrott scores 20th of the season, Ireland international registers goal and assist in Championship
Caicedo strikes late for Chelsea as Kane fires Bayern into Champions League last 16
Caicedo strikes late for Chelsea as Kane fires Bayern into Champions League last 16
Man City players to give ticket refund to fans who attended shock Bodo/Glimt defeat
Man City players to give ticket refund to fans who attended shock Bodo/Glimt defeat
Republic of Ireland's Obafemi joins Blackpool on loan from Burnley
Republic of Ireland's Obafemi joins Blackpool on loan from Burnley
Man City must 'change the dynamic' after humiliating Champions League defeat
Man City must 'change the dynamic' after humiliating Champions League defeat
Tuesday
20 Jan
Mixed fortunes for Irish stars with relegation and play-offs on agenda in Championship
Mixed fortunes for Irish stars with relegation and play-offs on agenda in Championship
Mbappe keeps Real Madrid show on the road as Sporting shock PSG
Mbappe keeps Real Madrid show on the road as Sporting shock PSG
Spurs make light work of Dortmund to provide relief for Thomas Frank
Spurs make light work of Dortmund to provide relief for Thomas Frank
Magnificent seven for Arsenal as they cruise into Champions League last 16 with 100% record
Magnificent seven for Arsenal as they cruise into Champions League last 16 with 100% record