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Why French (and Irish) fans are perpetually having the same debate
# Dilemma
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# Dilemma

Why French (and Irish) fans are perpetually having the same debate

Jun 21st 2024, 8:00 AM 3,025 Views 1 Comment

A new book, ‘Va-Va-Voom,’ explores France’s modern football history.

Can England win the Euros by playing like Martin O'Neill's Ireland?
# Talking Point
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# Talking Point

Can England win the Euros by playing like Martin O'Neill's Ireland?

Jun 20th 2024, 8:03 PM 2,319 Views 0 Comments

Gareth Southgate’s men flattered to deceive against Denmark today.

The team least likely to win the Euros and the extreme politics they can't escape from
# Spotlight
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# Spotlight

The team least likely to win the Euros and the extreme politics they can't escape from

Jun 18th 2024, 6:00 AM 5,552 Views 3 Comments

The current favourite to be Ireland's next manager
# Willy Sagnol
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# Willy Sagnol

The current favourite to be Ireland's next manager

Jun 16th 2024, 6:00 AM 22,257 Views 1 Comment

There will be plenty of focus on these shores over how Willy Sagnol gets on at the Euros with Georgia.

Have Spain finally solved the problem that has haunted them for a decade?
# Talking Point
From The 42
# Talking Point

Have Spain finally solved the problem that has haunted them for a decade?

Jun 15th 2024, 7:51 PM 2,776 Views 0 Comments

Savour the last chance to watch a true master in action
# Toni Kroos
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# Toni Kroos

Savour the last chance to watch a true master in action

Jun 14th 2024, 10:35 PM 2,096 Views 1 Comment

Back from recent international exile, Toni Kroos dictated the tempo as Germany eased past Scotland.

Ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the Euros
# Contenders
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# Contenders

Ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the Euros

Jun 12th 2024, 8:45 PM 5,856 Views 2 Comments

France, England and other sides who are expected to be there or thereabouts.

Was James McClean right about the Stephen Kenny era?
# Talking Point
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# Talking Point

Was James McClean right about the Stephen Kenny era?

Jun 12th 2024, 8:00 AM 4,932 Views 8 Comments

As it happened: Portugal v Ireland, international friendly From The 42
Live Jun 11th 2024, 8:49 PM

As it happened: Portugal v Ireland, international friendly

How a sports book ‘no one's going to want to read’ became ‘a masterpiece’
# Interview
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# Interview

How a sports book ‘no one's going to want to read’ became ‘a masterpiece’

Jun 9th 2024, 6:00 AM 4,162 Views 2 Comments

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Portugal?
# Have Your Say
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# Have Your Say

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Portugal?

Jun 8th 2024, 9:00 AM 6,308 Views 3 Comments

'I love being under pressure' - The Irishman who marked Mbappe
# One For The Future
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# One For The Future

'I love being under pressure' - The Irishman who marked Mbappe

Jun 8th 2024, 12:01 AM 1,994 Views 1 Comment

Robbie Keane to step down as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager
# Wave Goodbye
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# Wave Goodbye

Robbie Keane to step down as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager

Jun 7th 2024, 8:12 AM 9,531 Views 43 Comments

Ireland’s Man of the Match on finally beating a ‘good nation’
# Relief
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# Relief

Ireland’s Man of the Match on finally beating a ‘good nation’

Jun 6th 2024, 6:00 AM 2,562 Views 0 Comments

Last night’s win should not determine John O’Shea’s future as Ireland manager
# Talking Point
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# Talking Point

Last night’s win should not determine John O’Shea’s future as Ireland manager

Jun 5th 2024, 8:00 AM 2,862 Views 5 Comments

The interim boss oversaw an impressive victory against Euros-bound Hungary.

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Hungary
# Opinion
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# Opinion

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Hungary

Jun 4th 2024, 9:57 PM 5,073 Views 2 Comments

As it happened: Ireland v Hungary, International Friendly From The 42
Live Jun 4th 2024, 8:57 PM

As it happened: Ireland v Hungary, International Friendly

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Hungary?
# Looking Ahead
From The 42
# Looking Ahead

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Hungary?

Jun 3rd 2024, 8:30 AM 5,213 Views 11 Comments

'We’re trying to be a more high-pressing attacking team... We don't want to just sit in'
# Ambition
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# Ambition

'We’re trying to be a more high-pressing attacking team... We don't want to just sit in'

Jun 2nd 2024, 8:00 AM 2,090 Views 0 Comments

'You newspapers like to create headlines about England. I have always been committed to Ireland'
# Dual Nationality
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# Dual Nationality

'You newspapers like to create headlines about England. I have always been committed to Ireland'

Jun 2nd 2024, 6:05 AM 5,566 Views 2 Comments

The unlikely hero behind Real Madrid's latest Champions League triumph
# Talking Point
From The 42
# Talking Point

The unlikely hero behind Real Madrid's latest Champions League triumph

Jun 1st 2024, 10:58 PM 1,920 Views 2 Comments

Full-back Dani Carvajal had scored just 16 career goals before tonight.

Ireland's teen sensation reflects on a landmark night
# Potential
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# Potential

Ireland's teen sensation reflects on a landmark night

Jun 1st 2024, 8:15 AM 6,067 Views 1 Comment

Ireland facing relegation as bold attacking gamble fails to pay dividends
# Talking Point
From The 42
# Talking Point

Ireland facing relegation as bold attacking gamble fails to pay dividends

May 31st 2024, 9:40 PM 1,506 Views 2 Comments

Is Damien Duff truly hated?
# Opinion
From The 42
# Opinion

Is Damien Duff truly hated?

May 30th 2024, 9:15 PM 5,144 Views 5 Comments

Caoimhín Kelleher hints at imminent Liverpool exit
# Wantaway
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# Wantaway

Caoimhín Kelleher hints at imminent Liverpool exit

May 29th 2024, 12:55 PM 7,026 Views 17 Comments

'My confidence was at an all-time low. Hopefully, I can get myself into the team now'
# Honesty
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# Honesty

'My confidence was at an all-time low. Hopefully, I can get myself into the team now'

May 26th 2024, 11:00 PM 5,296 Views 0 Comments

Cancer links, environmental concerns and the years-long argument over banning artificial pitches
# Dilemma
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# Dilemma

Cancer links, environmental concerns and the years-long argument over banning artificial pitches

May 26th 2024, 8:00 PM 4,476 Views 2 Comments

The use of rubber crumb has caused concern for both health and environmental reasons.

‘I didn't think I'd ever come back… But kids come along and things change’
# Home
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# Home

‘I didn't think I'd ever come back… But kids come along and things change’

May 26th 2024, 9:00 AM 3,397 Views 0 Comments

Ex-Man City youngster impresses Kenny on full League of Ireland debut
# Reaction
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# Reaction

Ex-Man City youngster impresses Kenny on full League of Ireland debut

May 25th 2024, 10:00 AM 2,700 Views 0 Comments

Last-gasp Danny Grant goal leaves Stephen Kenny and Pat's frustrated
# LOI
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# LOI

Last-gasp Danny Grant goal leaves Stephen Kenny and Pat's frustrated

May 24th 2024, 9:58 PM 1,215 Views 0 Comments

The former Ireland boss was moments away from his first win since taking over.

'Winning silver in Tokyo was amazing… But it’s hard staying at the top'
# AIM
From The 42
# AIM

'Winning silver in Tokyo was amazing… But it’s hard staying at the top'

May 22nd 2024, 6:15 AM 1,301 Views 1 Comment

Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season?
# Standouts
From The 42
# Standouts

Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season?

May 19th 2024, 2:00 PM 4,328 Views 2 Comments

4 years ago, he was working 8-5 in the US. Now, he’s playing in the Irish top flight
# Interview
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# Interview

4 years ago, he was working 8-5 in the US. Now, he’s playing in the Irish top flight

May 19th 2024, 7:00 AM 4,622 Views 2 Comments

When will Pep Guardiola leave Man City?
# Talking Point
From The 42
# Talking Point

When will Pep Guardiola leave Man City?

May 14th 2024, 6:30 AM 2,568 Views 2 Comments

Seamus Coleman gives update on Everton future
# Looking Ahead
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# Looking Ahead

Seamus Coleman gives update on Everton future

May 13th 2024, 7:18 PM 5,596 Views 7 Comments

‘If I mentioned Stuart Lancaster, Ronan O'Gara, Andy Farrell… Who’s our footballing equivalent?’
# Interview
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# Interview

‘If I mentioned Stuart Lancaster, Ronan O'Gara, Andy Farrell… Who’s our footballing equivalent?’

May 12th 2024, 8:30 AM 5,674 Views 1 Comment

Aiden McGeady, Martin O'Neill and the crisis at Man United
# Talking Point
From The 42
# Talking Point

Aiden McGeady, Martin O'Neill and the crisis at Man United

May 11th 2024, 6:30 AM 2,034 Views 0 Comments

One year on from Ireland call-up, Farrugia reflects on 'tough' few weeks
# Highs And Lows
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# Highs And Lows

One year on from Ireland call-up, Farrugia reflects on 'tough' few weeks

May 6th 2024, 8:00 AM 2,370 Views 0 Comments

The most naturally gifted footballer in Ireland can still be a major asset
# Talent
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# Talent

The most naturally gifted footballer in Ireland can still be a major asset

May 5th 2024, 8:30 AM 5,806 Views 2 Comments

'It's great to have him on the pitch. He felt good'
# Comeback
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# Comeback

'It's great to have him on the pitch. He felt good'

May 4th 2024, 10:00 AM 1,385 Views 0 Comments