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Soccer - Last week 26th April 2026 - 2nd May 2026

'A blind man on a galloping horse would have seen that it was what it was'
# Hands Up
From The 42
# Hands Up

'A blind man on a galloping horse would have seen that it was what it was'

Sat 10:00 AM 1,051 Views 2 Comments

Who have been the top Irish performers in this season's Championship?
# Green Scene
From The 42
# Green Scene

Who have been the top Irish performers in this season's Championship?

Sat 7:15 AM 145 Views 0 Comments

'All of a sudden I’ve gone from being a glorified PE teacher to the new Mourinho... Nonsense'
# Insight
From The 42
# Insight

'All of a sudden I’ve gone from being a glorified PE teacher to the new Mourinho... Nonsense'

Sat 6:00 AM 315 Views 0 Comments

Up close and personal with Irish coach Anthony Hayes as The 42 spends a day at the Queens Park Rangers training centre in London.

Doyle nabs winner as Drogheda United get the better of Sligo Rovers
# LOI
From The 42
# LOI

Doyle nabs winner as Drogheda United get the better of Sligo Rovers

Fri 10:34 PM 138 Views 0 Comments

Leeds on verge of survival after comfortable win over Burnley
# Premier League
From The 42
# Premier League

Leeds on verge of survival after comfortable win over Burnley

Fri 10:32 PM 580 Views 3 Comments

Graham Burke continues fine form as Shamrock Rovers edge spirited Waterford
# Top Of The Table
From The 42
# Top Of The Table

Graham Burke continues fine form as Shamrock Rovers edge spirited Waterford

Fri 10:18 PM 84 Views 0 Comments

St Pat's drop from top spot as Bolger brace secures draw for Galway United
# All Square
From The 42
# All Square

St Pat's drop from top spot as Bolger brace secures draw for Galway United

Fri 10:17 PM 392 Views 3 Comments

Cobh Ramblers end Cork City's unbeaten start with first-ever away league victory over neighbours
# Derby
From The 42
# Derby

Cobh Ramblers end Cork City's unbeaten start with first-ever away league victory over neighbours

Fri 10:05 PM 514 Views 0 Comments

Shelbourne return to winning ways after surviving nervy late spell against Dundalk
# Job Done
From The 42
# Job Done

Shelbourne return to winning ways after surviving nervy late spell against Dundalk

Fri 10:01 PM 214 Views 0 Comments

Battling Bohemians eight without a win but they earn deserved draw with Derry City
# American Dream
From The 42
# American Dream

Battling Bohemians eight without a win but they earn deserved draw with Derry City

Fri 9:55 PM 154 Views 0 Comments

Candystripes took first-half lead through James Olayinka before Markuss Strods levelled for Gypsies.

Mohamed Salah at peace with early Liverpool exit
# Terms
From The 42
# Terms

Mohamed Salah at peace with early Liverpool exit

Fri 8:54 PM 1,377 Views 2 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# Test
From The 42
# Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Fri 5:00 PM 1,175 Views 1 Comment

How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

José Mourinho: 'No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I can guarantee that'
# Real Deal
From The 42
# Real Deal

José Mourinho: 'No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I can guarantee that'

Fri 2:59 PM 256 Views 0 Comments

Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup
# The Latest Decree
From The 42
# The Latest Decree

Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup

Fri 8:00 AM 22 Views 0 Comments

The constant truth of the game is the one all footballers want to avoid
# THE BEAT
From The 42
# THE BEAT

The constant truth of the game is the one all footballers want to avoid

Fri 6:30 AM 360 Views 0 Comments

The last week has felt like a stark reminder of the need to be prepared for a new stage of life.

Crystal Palace take huge step towards reaching Uefa Conference League final
# Lethal
From The 42
# Lethal

Crystal Palace take huge step towards reaching Uefa Conference League final

Apr 30th 2026, 10:12 PM 1,130 Views 1 Comment

Chris Wood penalty gives Nottingham Forest slender lead over Aston Villa
# Tight
From The 42
# Tight

Chris Wood penalty gives Nottingham Forest slender lead over Aston Villa

Apr 30th 2026, 10:02 PM 0 Views 0 Comments

Infantino's FIFA re-election boost after securing Asia and Africa backing
# We Go Again
From The 42
# We Go Again

Infantino's FIFA re-election boost after securing Asia and Africa backing

Apr 30th 2026, 9:46 PM 619 Views 2 Comments

Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027 as Sky Sports returns
# On The Box
From The 42
# On The Box

Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027 as Sky Sports returns

Apr 30th 2026, 6:04 PM 1,263 Views 3 Comments

Scott Parker leaves as Burnley boss following Premier League relegation
# Scott Free
From The 42
# Scott Free

Scott Parker leaves as Burnley boss following Premier League relegation

Apr 30th 2026, 10:44 AM 524 Views 0 Comments

Mikel Arteta: 'How the hell the penalty on Eze gets overturned?'
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

Mikel Arteta: 'How the hell the penalty on Eze gets overturned?'

Apr 30th 2026, 7:53 AM 587 Views 5 Comments

A clash of honest but limited contenders - Atletico/Arsenal proves more entertaining than was feared
# The Undercard
From The 42
# The Undercard

A clash of honest but limited contenders - Atletico/Arsenal proves more entertaining than was feared

Apr 29th 2026, 10:42 PM 1 View 0 Comments

A 1-1 draw was a marginally better result for Arsenal in the battle to be considered the underdog against Bayern or PSG.

Penalty drama in Madrid as Arsenal and Atletico play out first-leg draw
# Dont Mention The VAR
From The 42
# Dont Mention The VAR

Penalty drama in Madrid as Arsenal and Atletico play out first-leg draw

Apr 29th 2026, 10:07 PM 826 Views 5 Comments

John O'Shea close to signing new deal as Ireland assistant boss
# Continuity
From The 42
# Continuity

John O'Shea close to signing new deal as Ireland assistant boss

Apr 29th 2026, 7:36 PM 20 Views 0 Comments

Liverpool say Salah will be fit to play again before exit
# A Little Bit Mo To Come
From The 42
# A Little Bit Mo To Come

Liverpool say Salah will be fit to play again before exit

Apr 29th 2026, 7:02 PM 425 Views 0 Comments

Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Manchester United contract until 2031
# Signed Up
From The 42
# Signed Up

Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Manchester United contract until 2031

Apr 29th 2026, 4:44 PM 0 Views 0 Comments

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Shane Flynn on the great hope and harsh reality of professional football
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PSG-Bayern a reminder of what football can be and what it has lost
# Comment
From The 42
# Comment

PSG-Bayern a reminder of what football can be and what it has lost

Apr 29th 2026, 12:01 AM 93 Views 0 Comments

It is hard to think of many matches in recent memory of such exhilarating attacking beauty.

Ryan Manning scores for Southampton but Ipswich edge towards promotion with late equaliser
# All Square
From The 42
# All Square

Ryan Manning scores for Southampton but Ipswich edge towards promotion with late equaliser

Apr 28th 2026, 10:01 PM 262 Views 0 Comments

PSG win nine-goal Champions League semi-final classic against Bayern
# Thriller
From The 42
# Thriller

PSG win nine-goal Champions League semi-final classic against Bayern

Apr 28th 2026, 9:59 PM 200 Views 1 Comment

A stunning game unfolded at the Parc des Princes.

John Stones to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade
# End Of An Era
From The 42
# End Of An Era

John Stones to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade

Apr 28th 2026, 3:43 PM 627 Views 0 Comments

Manchester United hold on to beat Brentford and close in on Champions League
# Race For Europe
From The 42
# Race For Europe

Manchester United hold on to beat Brentford and close in on Champions League

Apr 27th 2026, 10:00 PM 309 Views 2 Comments

'He gave me a bit of hope' - James McClean issues positive injury update
# Comeback
From The 42
# Comeback

'He gave me a bit of hope' - James McClean issues positive injury update

Apr 27th 2026, 2:50 PM 854 Views 1 Comment

After 138 goals in 141 appearances, Harry Kane set for talks over new Bayern Munich deal
# Harry Stayin'
From The 42
# Harry Stayin'

After 138 goals in 141 appearances, Harry Kane set for talks over new Bayern Munich deal

Apr 27th 2026, 1:30 PM 383 Views 0 Comments

Trevoh Chalobah says players are not blameless in Chelsea’s recent slide
# Got The Blues
From The 42
# Got The Blues

Trevoh Chalobah says players are not blameless in Chelsea’s recent slide

Apr 27th 2026, 12:29 PM 190 Views 0 Comments

Blow for Tottenham's survival hopes as Xavi Simons ruled out of World Cup
# Horrible Luck
From The 42
# Horrible Luck

Blow for Tottenham's survival hopes as Xavi Simons ruled out of World Cup

Apr 27th 2026, 8:24 AM 792 Views 0 Comments

Omobamidele scores 100th-minute winner in stunning comeback, Sevilla in relegation danger
# Eurozone
From The 42
# Eurozone

Omobamidele scores 100th-minute winner in stunning comeback, Sevilla in relegation danger

Apr 26th 2026, 10:30 PM 820 Views 2 Comments

Late derby drama keeps Hearts on course for title, Rangers suffer damaging defeat
# Scottish Scene
From The 42
# Scottish Scene

Late derby drama keeps Hearts on course for title, Rangers suffer damaging defeat

Updated Apr 26th 2026, 7:31 PM 3,256 Views 4 Comments

Advantage Arsenal as holders punish Lyon errors in Champions League semi-final
# UWCL
From The 42
# UWCL

Advantage Arsenal as holders punish Lyon errors in Champions League semi-final

Apr 26th 2026, 6:40 PM 508 Views 0 Comments

Enzo Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds
# Up For The Cup
From The 42
# Up For The Cup

Enzo Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds

Apr 26th 2026, 5:17 PM 237 Views 0 Comments

Manchester City await the Blues on 16 May.