Soccer
January
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What the disgraceful treatment of James McClean has told us about modern England
With McClean returning to Derry City, we reflect on his 15-year career in England.
Frustration
Winning run under Martin O'Neill ends as 10-man Celtic let two-goal lead slip
Meanwhile, Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League.
today i feel funny
'For the first time in history, no Brit was arrested during a World Cup. Imagine!’ - Infantino dig at British fans
Fond farewell
'I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my life' - Casemiro confirms Old Trafford exit
Exclusive Interview
'I had this feeling that I really needed a change' - Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool challenge
Fresh from her move to the WSL, the Irish midfield star speaks to The 42.
Report
Mo Salah returns as Liverpool beat Marseille
The Reds moved fourth in the table after overcoming Roberto De Zerbi’s men.
Prolific
Parrott scores 20th of the season, Ireland international registers goal and assist in Championship
the championship
Mixed fortunes for Irish stars with relegation and play-offs on agenda in Championship
Double trouble
Magnificent seven for Arsenal as they cruise into Champions League last 16 with 100% record
caught cold
Rodri sees red as brilliant Bodo Glimt tear Man City asunder
A 3-1 defeat in Arctic Circle flattered away side as hopes of avoiding Champions League play-off round suffer blow.
up close
A weekend in west London: the Hungarian mother, Ireland stars, and Chelsea tourists
The 42′s visit to Premier League clash throws up some quirks of fate and reminder of the game’s demographics.
still hanging on
Thomas Frank does not 'get sacked in the morning' - and survives lunch with key executives
Transfer Tracker
LOI loan deals: Sligo defender Blaney returns from Livingston as Derry sign Thomas from Swansea
extraordinary
Senegal win bonkers AFCON final after walk-off protest at Morocco penalty decision
Senegal had a goal harshly ruled out minutes before Morocco were awarded a soft penalty, triggering a 20-minute protest and delay.
