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Analysistop tier
Patience and precision make this a Champions League debut to remember for Troy Parrott
AnalysisPremier League
How Morgan Rogers' €136 million transfer sums up Monopoly trading and Wall Street thinking
all the way
Bohemians come out on top in FAI Cup thriller as St Patrick's Athletic pay penalty
Romal Palmer misses decisive spot kick to cap a painful quarter-final for Saints midfielder.
AnalysisTaking Flight
'That's the striker's job... it's a mentality thing': Troy Parrott provides us all with reason to dream
Winning goal against Real Madrid will bring adoration from fans and buy him time to settle in La Liga.
League of Ireland
Derby stalemate but Shelbourne serve up all the drama with rancour off the pitch
Former boss Joey O’Brien airs dirty laundry on Virgin Media with angry denials from club during 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers.
League of Ireland
'It was quite unfair on Miss World not to take into account the time of the quarter-final'
ColumnTHE BEAT
Irish clubs need to view mandatory minutes for academy graduates as an opportunity
FAI will soon make it a requirement to play young players whether some want to welcome it or not.
ExclusiveFuture Proof
FAI in talks with League of Ireland clubs to guarantee playing time for academy stars
AnalysisLeague of Ireland
One year on: How the League of Ireland is spending €3 million government funding
Academy development manager Will Clarke says a culture change in player development is needed in this country.
August
August 2026
clinical
St Patrick's Athletic wilt in title race as Waterford show class for impressive victory
Two second half goals gives Blues deserved win and stretch their unbeaten run to 10 games.
ColumnTHE BEAT
New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all
Emergence of Ryan Sheridan at St Patrick’s Athletic latest example of balance between progress and protection.
Exit
Graham Burke own goal brings an end to Shamrock Rovers' European campaign
Hoops miss out of league phase of Uefa Conference League with 1-0 defeat to Finnish champions KuPS.
Preview
'Our performances in Europe this year have been some of the best we have ever had'
With a place in the Uefa Conference League on the line, Shamrock Rovers boss rallies against ‘lazy’ suggestions his side have it too easy in League of Ireland.
Blow
Setback for Shamrock Rovers as Danny Mandroiu ruled out of vital Uefa Conference League play-off
buzzing
Keith Andrews hails Damien Duff's Brentford impact: 'I love his personality, I love his drive, I love his passion'
AnalysisMoney Money Money
How the €2.5 billion transfer window has caught the Premier League by surprise
The 42 speaks to club insiders as tone for season’s unpredictability is set by huge deals.
ExclusiveHow it happened
Inside Troy Parrott's Real Betis deal: Caoimhín Kelleher reference, West Ham delay and Galatasaray interest
How a dramatic 48 hours changed the course of the Republic of Ireland international’s future with Champions League football now on horizon.
LOI
Dalymount's final days closing in as Bohemians produce stirring comeback win over Derry City
Alan Reynolds’ side come out on top 5-3 in a thrilling contest in north Dublin.
Must ReadFlashback
'You spend years being told the Premier League is the best in the world. It's all propaganda'
Ahead of the new season in England, The 42 speaks with Kevin Doyle, Stephen Hunt and Pat Dolan to reflect on Reading’s debut campaign 20 years ago.
Report
Shamrock Rovers feel a quiet kind of pain as KuPS strike late for draw in Euro play-off
Hoops took lead in Uefa Conference League play-off through Enda Stevens but must find a way to come out on top in Finland next week.
Ready to go
Troy Parrott completes move to Spanish side Real Betis for reported €20 million fee
The Dubliner has been linked with several European clubs following an impressive 2025-26 campaign.
In Demand
Real Betis in pole position to sign Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar
Ajax had been in the frame earlier in the transfer window.
BreakingLeague of Ireland
James McClean and Derry City set to part ways in abrupt end to star's LOI homecoming
McClean returned to the Brandywell this season after a 15-year stint in English football.
July
July 2026
Must Readthat's a wrap
World Cup 2026: Where the beautiful game and the great swindle existed side by side
The football may have stolen the show, but we cannot forget ticketing rip-off, crass commercialism and disgraceful treatment of some players and officials.
Start spreading the news
Brilliance of Spain overcomes an Argentine belligerence with nothing left to give
Spain come through endurance test because of the belief in their quality and a deep trust in each other.
Preview
A World Cup final that promises tears, raging fury and intense desire
Argentina have revelled in madness and Messi’s genius while Spain’s collective is now strengthened by the prodigious Lamine Yamal.
World Cup Final
Emotion fuels sense of destiny for Argentina but Rodri's redemption is at heart of Spain story
Midfielder has reemerged as the best in the world during this tournament after overcoming adversity on and off pitch.
2026 world cup
Lionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us
Argentina star has helped to change what we all believe to be true from formative World Cup experiences.
It's Not Coming Home
The fallout: Tuchel defiant, a Malvinas flag and Messi-Bellingham confrontation
A new chapter of chaos and drama has been written in the England-Argentina rivalry.
spirit
Thomas Tuchel and England's timid retreat as Argentina show true greatness
Lionel Messi inspires stunning comeback as world champions set up clash with Spain on Sunday.
spirit
Thomas Tuchel and England's timid retreat as Argentina show true greatness
Lionel Messi inspires stunning comeback as world champions set up clash with Spain on Sunday.
