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Soccer - Last week 24th May 2026 - 30th May 2026

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# Test

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Fri 5:00 PM 1,080 Views 1 Comment

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FAI EGM on Israel boycott moves closer as General Assembly backs move
# Protest
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# Protest

FAI EGM on Israel boycott moves closer as General Assembly backs move

Fri 1:54 PM 320 Views 0 Comments

Jaden Umeh to sit Leaving Cert maths exam before Canada international
# Boys In Green
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# Boys In Green

Jaden Umeh to sit Leaving Cert maths exam before Canada international

Fri 1:00 PM 7 Views 0 Comments

Ibrahima Konate to depart Liverpool after five years
# Blow
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# Blow

Ibrahima Konate to depart Liverpool after five years

Fri 11:29 AM 379 Views 2 Comments

Over €9m in funding approved for Shelbourne FC and Tolka Park project
# Boost
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# Boost

Over €9m in funding approved for Shelbourne FC and Tolka Park project

Fri 9:52 AM 566 Views 2 Comments

Could Seamus Coleman keep international hopes alive by becoming the League of Ireland's Marquinhos?
# THE BEAT
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# THE BEAT

Could Seamus Coleman keep international hopes alive by becoming the League of Ireland's Marquinhos?

Fri 7:00 AM 5 Views 0 Comments

'I was actually on holiday Sunday night when the gaffer rang me'
# Change Of Plan
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# Change Of Plan

'I was actually on holiday Sunday night when the gaffer rang me'

Thu 11:22 PM 41 Views 0 Comments

Heimir Hallgrímsson accepts Israel protests and hails focus of players
# Reaction
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# Reaction

Heimir Hallgrímsson accepts Israel protests and hails focus of players

Thu 11:06 PM 150 Views 0 Comments

Ireland friendly with Qatar disrupted twice by protesters urging a boycott of Israel games
# Soccer
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# Soccer

Ireland friendly with Qatar disrupted twice by protesters urging a boycott of Israel games

Updated Thu 10:25 PM 3,152 Views 6 Comments

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
# Job Done
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# Job Done

Bittersweet night for Ireland with red cards, debuts and protests during win over Qatar

Thu 9:58 PM 217 Views 1 Comment

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
# Talking Point
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# Talking Point

Tennis ball protests increase pressure on authorities to act on Israel game

Thu 9:49 PM 528 Views 0 Comments

Even an early headed goal from Nathan Collins could not prevent a strange atmosphere at the Aviva.

Ireland international Agg confirmed as Athlone Town manager
# Hot Seat
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# Hot Seat

Ireland international Agg confirmed as Athlone Town manager

Thu 7:49 PM 1,280 Views 0 Comments

LIVE: Republic of Ireland v Qatar, International Friendly From The 42
Live Thu 6:45 PM

LIVE: Republic of Ireland v Qatar, International Friendly

Former Inter Milan and Roma player Kevin Zefi joins Sligo Rovers until end of season
# LOI
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# LOI

Former Inter Milan and Roma player Kevin Zefi joins Sligo Rovers until end of season

Thu 4:24 PM 709 Views 1 Comment

Big names out as Netherlands and France name squads to face Ireland
# Opposition
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# Opposition

Big names out as Netherlands and France name squads to face Ireland

Thu 11:48 AM 288 Views 0 Comments

Iran expects Fifa to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team
# Wc2026
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# Wc2026

Iran expects Fifa to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team

Thu 10:24 AM 491 Views 0 Comments

Arsenal would eclipse ‘Invincibles’ with double win – Martin Keown
# Number Ones
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# Number Ones

Arsenal would eclipse ‘Invincibles’ with double win – Martin Keown

Thu 8:14 AM 537 Views 3 Comments

Ireland's Qatar friendly a sideshow in a week dominated by talk of Israel boycott
# Preview
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# Preview

Ireland's Qatar friendly a sideshow in a week dominated by talk of Israel boycott

Thu 6:00 AM 106 Views 1 Comment

Everything could have felt so different for Heimir Hallgrímsson and his players had World Cup qualification been secured.

Crystal Palace secure maiden European trophy in Glasner farewell
# Conference League
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# Conference League

Crystal Palace secure maiden European trophy in Glasner farewell

Wed 10:10 PM 1,622 Views 9 Comments

Barcelona agree €80m deal for Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon
# Transfer Window
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# Transfer Window

Barcelona agree €80m deal for Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon

Wed 9:11 PM 2,048 Views 5 Comments

FIFA subpoenaed by two US states over World Cup ticketing practices
# Investigation
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# Investigation

FIFA subpoenaed by two US states over World Cup ticketing practices

Wed 7:17 PM 1,384 Views 0 Comments

FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games
# Stance
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# Stance

FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games

Wed 6:00 PM 312 Views 1 Comment

In a letter seen by The 42, members are asked to compel the governing body to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.

We can still be cynical in the sun
'We are not the bad guys here' – Ireland boss speaks up on Israel games
# Republic Of Ireland
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# Republic Of Ireland

'We are not the bad guys here' – Ireland boss speaks up on Israel games

Wed 12:22 PM 400 Views 4 Comments

Heimir Hallgrímsson calls on public to support squad rather than protest upcoming Nations League fixtures.

Anthony Gordon attracting interest from Spanish champions Barcelona
# GORDONS GAME
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# GORDONS GAME

Anthony Gordon attracting interest from Spanish champions Barcelona

Wed 12:14 PM 510 Views 4 Comments

'Family first, football second, that's the only two things I've got going for me'
# Leader
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# Leader

'Family first, football second, that's the only two things I've got going for me'

Wed 11:39 AM 678 Views 0 Comments

Nuno Espirito Santo to remain as head coach of West Ham
# Stand By Your Man
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# Stand By Your Man

Nuno Espirito Santo to remain as head coach of West Ham

Wed 10:25 AM 535 Views 0 Comments

Michael O'Neill signs contract extension to remain Northern Ireland manager until 2032
# Dotted Line
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# Dotted Line

Michael O'Neill signs contract extension to remain Northern Ireland manager until 2032

Wed 8:51 AM 208 Views 1 Comment

Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland
# Under The Radar
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# Under The Radar

Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland

May 27th 2026, 6:00 AM 149 Views 0 Comments

Boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has shown flexibility while likes of Jaden Umeh are set to stake their claim.

Dembele and Hakimi back in training for PSG ahead of Champions League final
# Quelle Surprise
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# Quelle Surprise

Dembele and Hakimi back in training for PSG ahead of Champions League final

May 26th 2026, 9:42 PM 478 Views 0 Comments

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas to leave Barcelona
# Adios
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# Adios

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas to leave Barcelona

May 26th 2026, 7:44 PM 1,001 Views 1 Comment

'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests
# Stance
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# Stance

'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests

May 26th 2026, 3:43 PM 1,312 Views 10 Comments

FAI set to confirm new deals for Republic of Ireland coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy
# Staying Put
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# Staying Put

FAI set to confirm new deals for Republic of Ireland coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy

May 26th 2026, 12:44 PM 38 Views 0 Comments

Ex-Ireland international Noel Hunt joins revamped FAI international coaching structure
# Changes
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# Changes

Ex-Ireland international Noel Hunt joins revamped FAI international coaching structure

May 26th 2026, 10:42 AM 497 Views 1 Comment

Messi suffers hamstring problem ahead of World Cup
# Uncertain Times
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# Uncertain Times

Messi suffers hamstring problem ahead of World Cup

May 26th 2026, 8:01 AM 813 Views 0 Comments

Late drama at Dalymount as Enda Stevens and Shamrock Rovers sink Bohemians
# Derby Spoils
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# Derby Spoils

Late drama at Dalymount as Enda Stevens and Shamrock Rovers sink Bohemians

May 25th 2026, 10:28 PM 102 Views 0 Comments

Veteran defender scores 95th-minute winner to complete comeback and send Rovers five points clear.

Derry City booed off at Celtic Park as winless run continues with Shelbourne stalemate
# LOI
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# LOI

Derry City booed off at Celtic Park as winless run continues with Shelbourne stalemate

May 25th 2026, 9:59 PM 445 Views 0 Comments

‘I don’t like when people lie. He put words in my mouth’ – Bruno Fernandes hits back at Roy Keane
# Response
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# Response

‘I don’t like when people lie. He put words in my mouth’ – Bruno Fernandes hits back at Roy Keane

May 25th 2026, 8:14 PM 142 Views 1 Comment

Hearts captain Shankland set for Rangers switch after 20-goal season
# Moving On
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# Moving On

Hearts captain Shankland set for Rangers switch after 20-goal season

May 25th 2026, 6:50 PM 788 Views 2 Comments

AC Milan sack coach Allegri after Champions League failure
# Exit
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# Exit

AC Milan sack coach Allegri after Champions League failure

May 25th 2026, 6:25 PM 576 Views 0 Comments