Soccer - May May 2026
Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot
The decision was announced after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title.
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino and the Greed is Good World Cup
Ahead of the opening game on 11 June in Mexico City, controversies range from human rights abuses to price gouging.
Shamrock Rovers show brilliance and resolve to send St Pat's packing
Graham Burke scores stunning goal to reinforce the Hoops’ place at the top of the table.
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Ireland friendly with Qatar disrupted twice by protesters urging a boycott of Israel games
Groups of fans threw tennis balls on the pitch Aviva Stadium and chanted support for Palestine.
Bittersweet night for Ireland with red cards, debuts and protests during win over Qatar
Nathan Collins scores the only goal of the game in 1-0 victory at Aviva Stadium.
Tennis ball protests increase pressure on authorities to act on Israel game
Even an early headed goal from Nathan Collins could not prevent a strange atmosphere at the Aviva.
Ireland's Qatar friendly a sideshow in a week dominated by talk of Israel boycott
Everything could have felt so different for Heimir Hallgrímsson and his players had World Cup qualification been secured.
FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games
In a letter seen by The 42, members are asked to compel the governing body to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.


