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Ademola hat-trick seals glory for Atalanta and shatters Leverkusen's unbeaten season
Lookman scored all three goals as a brilliant Atalanta upset Xabi Alonso’s side in Dublin.
Preview
Alonso and Leverkusen seek immortality in Dublin date with Atalanta
We preview the 2024 Europa League final at the Aviv-sorry, Dublin Arena.
a famous summer in meath
Alonso warmly remembers connection with Ireland ahead of Europa League final in Dublin
LOI
Johnny Kenny earns Rovers deserved win at home to Derry City
Kenny’s early goal settled a game dominated by the champions.
AnalysisPGa Championship
Shane Lowry's noble effort not enough against Schauffle's four-day sprint at Valhalla
Schauffele won with a record score at Valhalla – a course that was left defenceless with no wind and greens less firm than the local police.
ynwa
From inspiring devotion to misunderstanding Dublin accents - Liverpool's Irish on 'intense' Klopp
How the Reds’ departing manager provoked such strong feelings among players, fans and a city.
column
Sky blue thinking: Why City’s brilliance and success is soulless
The reality is City’s ruthless and relentless pursuit of victory doesn’t stir the soul of the general fan.
Preview
PGA Championship Preview: McIlroy can end his major famine at Valhalla's clash of in-form stars
We look ahead to the year’s second major, as McIlroy returns to the scene of his last major victory.
AnalysisPremier League
City endure Spurs fans' bizarre and petty atmosphere to put one hand on the title
column
Irish football has achieved miracles despite itself - imagine what's possible if we get our act together
The sport has been fighting against its many, many problems – it can flourish if we choose to do the right things.
AnalysisChampions League
There is now no doubt - Real Madrid are the dominant club of football's superclub era
Real Madrid are now one game away from a sixth Champions League title in 11 seasons.
Resistance
'Football is a form of resistance': The Palestinian women’s team coming to play in Dublin this month
Members of the Palestinian national team speak to The 42 about the daily trauma of life in Gaza and the West Bank.
On your marks!
Adeleke joins up with Irish squad in Bahamas as they seek to book Olympic relay spots
AnalysisAnalysis
Madrid weave their unique magic as Tuchel makes mockery of decision to replace him
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid shared the honours in a pulsating first leg.
Arsenal
Arsenal flirt with humiliating disaster but no matter - they should win all their remaining games
Arsenal endured a very nervy finish but they held on in what was their toughest remaining game. Holding on is all they need to do from now to the end.
dealing with success
'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act
Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.
Political Football
'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan
column
We have decided to become a minnow of international football. When are the FAI going to change it?
The reality of how far Irish football has fallen is frightening – and it will only get worse if it is not quickly addressed.
stark reality
FAI seek €5 million a year to fund LOI academies and have chance of 'being competitive'
AnalysisJurgen Klopp
Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager
A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton
LOI
'They need to be comfortable handing over money' - Bradley hints at reasons for LOI's lack of investment
honours even
10-man Shelbourne stand firm against Rovers in goalless draw
Shane Farrell was sent off in a game dictated by the poor quality of the Tolka Park pitch.
on and on it goes
FAI: No permanent men's manager until September, hope to appoint O'Shea as interim for June games
Canham apologised and acknowledged supporters’ frustration around a process that began in November last year.
