Soccer
Last year
2025
all go
League of Ireland clubs primed to break new European ground at a time of more FAI flux
Search for new chief football officer nearing end as Heimir Hallgrímsson prepares to name first squad of World Cup qualifiers.
Back In Control
Athlone Town return to top of Premier Division table after edging out title rivals Shelbourne
Euro Vision
Athlone's Champions League dream - 'It's massive for Irish women's football'
Roisin Molloy chats to The 42 ahead of Athlone’s trip to the Netherlands – and tonight’s league showdown against Shelbourne.
transfer hijack
Eze signing unrelated to Havertz injury, says Arteta, while Frank shrugs off Spurs' failed deal
Tension
'Where there’s smoke, there’s fire' - Nuno admits relationship with Forest owner is not good
Departures Lounge
Crystal Palace are in 'big trouble' if Guehi leaves amid Liverpool links - Oliver Glasner
THE BEAT
Is the League of Ireland really in competition with YouTuber Mark Goldbridge?
Bundesliga has awarded portion of broadcast deal for Friday night games to online channel in order to attract UK and Irish audience.
Soccer
Shels on brink of European history but Joey O'Brien braced for 'hell of a challenge' in Belfast
Drama
Shelbourne take control of Conference League destiny with 3-1 win over 10-man Linfield
A compelling, maddening and enthralling first leg sees Joey O’Brien’s side 90 minutes from European history.
As it happened
Shels v Linfield, Santa Clara v Shamrock Rovers
Shels played Linfield and Santa Clara hosted Shamrock Rovers in the Uefa Conference League.
bring it on
From Drumcondra to the Azores, League of Ireland clubs braced for defining European nights
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers face Linfield and Santa Clara, respectively, in Uefa Conference League play-off round.
Frustration
Celtic fans sing 'sack the board' amid draw in home Champions League qualifier
The Bhoys will travel to Kazakhstan facing a difficult task against FC Kairat.
