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Soccer - Sunday 5 November, 2017

Cork City get FAI Cup final day off to the perfect start by lifting the women's trophy

Clare Shine bagged the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over UCD Waves this afternoon.

As it happened: Manchester City vs Arsenal, Premier League

Man City welcomed Arsenal to the Etihad Stadium aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.

'Launching bottles and other objects from up in the stands makes you cowards, not hard men' - McClean

BBC’s Match of the Day programme was also criticised by the Ireland star.

How George Foreman came up with his legendary grill - it's Tweets of the Week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

As it happened: UCD Waves v Cork City, FAI Cup final

UCD Waves took on Cork City in the first of two big games at the Aviva Stadium today.

'He asked for my shirt and I was a bit surprised by it'

Wolves youngster Connor Ronan chats to The42 about swapping jerseys with Kevin De Bruyne and why he chose to represent Ireland rather than England.

From standing on the terraces at Oriel Park to chasing a Cork double at Dundalk's expense

Loyalties will be split among the McCormack family for this afternoon’s FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium.

‘There were no women allowed in the crowd… It was the most hostile place I’ve ever played football’

Shay Given chats to The42 about facing Iran in Tehran and other past World Cup play-offs.

'My Dad said, "Go and enjoy football, it's what your grandad would have wanted you to do"'

Megan Campbell has been a pillar of strength as Ireland’s full-back.

Leicester title win was 'a miracle', but so was ours, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

The club’s rise from 10th place in 2015-16 to champions last season does not receive due credit, according to the Italian.

Soccer - Saturday 4 November, 2017

Barcelona's Paco Alcacer comes in from the cold to be their two-goal hero against Sevilla

Ernesto Valverde’s side restored their four-point lead over Valencia and are now a whopping 11 clear of Real Madrid.

Wonderful scenes in Ferrycarrig Park as Wexford claim third Women's National League title

Laura Heffernan’s side had to beat leaders Peamount United to be crowned champions.

'It was getting harder and harder... They pretty much refused to pay us most of the time' LOI Legends This post contains videos

'It was getting harder and harder... They pretty much refused to pay us most of the time'

Cork City are looking to end a memorable season on a high in the FAI Cup final this weekend. Dan Murray, one of the club’s most highly regarded ex-players, has been present for the good times and the bad.

It's only early November but the French league already appears to be a one-horse race From Paris With Love This post contains videos

It's only early November but the French league already appears to be a one-horse race

Monaco are doing their best to keep in touch but Paris Saint-Germain seem very comfortable at the summit.

Gini Wijnaldum was so sure he wouldn't play against West Ham, he didn't even bring his boots

Midfielder played the full 90 minutes in 4-1 win against struggling West Ham.

Arjen Robben makes history with stunning goal as Bayern boss Dortmund in derby Comfortable This post contains videos

Arjen Robben makes history with stunning goal as Bayern boss Dortmund in derby

The Dutchman is now the club’s leading foreign goalscorer in Bundesliga history.

The Leaving Cert student and Cork minor GAA star set to compete in the FAI Cup final

The multi-talented Saoirse Noonan chats to The42 ahead of her side’s clash with UCD Waves at the Aviva on Sunday.

Superb Salah brace steals the show as Liverpool turn up pressure on Bilic and West Ham

Liverpool go sixth in the Premier League as West Ham remain just one point above the relegation zone.

Good timing! David McGoldrick heads 7th goal of the season before flying in to Ireland camp Irish Eye This post contains videos

'Of course it would have to be yes': David Moyes open to Everton return

Former Toffees boss hints that it might not be long before he’s back in management – though not necessarily at Goodison.

Burnley break into the Premier League top six as Newcastle's slide continues

Meanwhile, Swansea City have dropped into the relegation zone.

Chelsea team-mates begged Morata not to follow Torres and Falcao by taking 'cursed' 9 shirt

The Spaniard turned a deaf ear to those advising him.

Irish international Callum O'Dowda crucial as Bristol City's Championship resurgence continues

The winger’s side moved into the top-four after an eye-catching win over Cardiff.

As it happened: West Ham vs Liverpool, Premier League

West Ham welcomed Liverpool to London Stadium for Saturday’s late kick-off in the Premier League.

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The Irish continue to wield their influence Down Under as familiar faces impress

Former Cork City attacker Roy O’Donovan scored a brace while Andy Keogh was a game-winner for Perth Glory.

63 games and counting: Celtic have broken their own 100-year-old unbeaten record

Brendan Rodgers’ side have not lost a domestic game since May 2016.

Late Crouch equaliser snatches point for Stoke after Mahrez dazzles

Xherdan Shaqiri and substitute Peter Crouch scored equalisers as Stoke City battled to a 2-2 draw against Leicester City.

Sean Maguire has been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup play-off against Denmark

The player is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury earlier this week.

Chelsea legend Hasselbaink slams criticism of Conte as 'ridiculous'

The ex-Blues striker says Conte has done a “magnificent” job at Stamford Bridge.

'I think I'd be working in some factory or on a building site if I was still back home'

Dubliner Niall McCabe always wanted to be a professional footballer. It took him a while but he got there in the end, just in a different way.

'People will say ‘You didn’t win the league’ but they wouldn’t be saying that if we hadn’t done three in-a-row'

Dundalk defender Brian Gartland insists 2017 will go down as a successful season if they can wrestle the FAI Cup back from Cork City.

'You're never faced with the possibility of dying when you're so young. You don't think about it'

Three years after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, former Ireland U19 captain Chloe Mustaki is preparing to return to the Aviva Stadium tomorrow for the FAI Cup final. It promises to be an emotional day.

The forgotten Madrid team - Getting to the heart of Rayo Vallecano's working class heroes

Irish journalist Robbie Dunne has written a book about what makes Los Franjirrojos special.

Soccer - Friday 3 November, 2017

'It's a little bit scary - we are going backwards in a democratic state, we've regressed so much'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given his thoughts on the decision to imprison Catalan politicians.

Marseille suspend Patrice Evra after Thursday's bizarre kung-fu attack on fan This post contains videos

Marseille suspend Patrice Evra after Thursday's bizarre kung-fu attack on fan

The veteran defender was involved in the altercation ahead of a Europa League game in Portugal.

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Mane could return for Liverpool at West Ham

The winger could return from a hamstring injury ahead of schedule as the Reds travel to face the Hammers tomorrow.

The Chelsea player caught yawning by Conte and more Premier League talking points

Kenedy provoked the ire of Antonio Conte amid a turbulent week for the London club.