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in the zoneWatching Bridgerton and Zootopia - How Rory McIlroy dragged himself back in mix for Masters glory
masters 2025'I'm not going to talk about Rory for 10 minutes. I'm trying to win the tournament as well'
making his point
Mipo Odubeko sprung from bench to snatch late win for Shels against Bohs
Damien Duff’s side move to third after striker scores first Premier Division goal of the season at Tolka Park.
opening upShelbourne midfielder explains how therapy sessions helped overcome worst period of career
Progress
'We’re time critical'- FAI detail refined plans for €8m League of Ireland academy funding
Association says it will submit details to Government by August with aim of securing money in October’s Budget.
League of Ireland'The real edge for Shelbourne in a Dublin derby is against Bohs' - Duff eager for latest test
thrilling
Arsenal enthused and primed for history as Real Madrid essence is stripped away
Famous victory will feel life-affirming for fans and should prove equally determinative for a squad searching for glory.
On The 42famous night
Declan Rice scores two sensational free-kicks as Arsenal take 3-0 lead over Real Madrid
15-times champions stunned at Emirates as Gunners close in on Champions League semi-final.
On The 42new discipline
From world champion kickboxer to heart of Shels defence - Damien Duff hails 'incredible' Lewis Temple
Defender has taken his chance with the League of Ireland champions and put in man-of-the-match display against St Pat’s last night.
On The 42Tense
Stalemate as challengers St Pat's miss chance to make mark against champions Shels
Sides played out a tense 0-0 draw in front of 5,374 at Richmond Park.
THE BEAT
Grassroots says FAI has 'uncorked overwhelming anger and created an atmosphere impossible to work in'
The Schoolboys/Girls Football Association of Ireland (SFAI) has detailed concerns over implementation of Football Pathways Plan.
Tactics in the shower and on Snapchat: Obsession fuels Brandon Kavanagh's League of Ireland rise
St Patrick’s Athletic midfielder prepares for tomorrow’s sold-out clash with Shelbourne over a pot of tea with The 42.
On The 42Prospect
All eyes on Cathal O'Sullivan, the League of Ireland's most tracked player
Next few months will be crucial for the highly-rated teenager as English clubs look on.
Soccer
'It’s not that I’m used to it, I’ve gone past the stage of caring' - Adam Idah on racist abuse
Striker spoke up after FAI reported alleged incident during Under-17 game.
Impressive
Troy Parrott continues to come of age with performance of growing maturity
Forward led the line impressively as Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah got the goals that mattered.
On The 42looking ahead
FAI CEO says League of Ireland academies will 'define next generation' of Ireland team
On The 42THE BEAT
Packie Bonner is angry at League of Ireland clubs over botched FAI plan... but it is misplaced
In a week when the men’s senior team have been the focus, fallout from centralised coaching scheme continues.
Comeback
Finn Azaz provides welcome flashes of satisfaction to help seize control of play-off
Midfielder impressed for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side and also scored his first international goal.
On The 42Emotional
Local boy Dan Burn delivers Newcastle's moment of a lifetime
Defender earned first England call-up at 32 this week and celebrated in best way possible.
On The 42League of Ireland
St Pat's show cutting edge to punish Bohs in front of biggest home crowd for two decades
Goals from Chris Forrester, Mason Melia and Jason McClelland moved Saints up to second in table.
On The 42for the ages
Galopin Des Champs denied Cheltenham Gold Cup hat-trick
Mark Walsh secured victory on Inothewayurthinkin for trainer Gavin Cromwell and owner JP McManus.
THE BEAT
Irish football will be biggest loser if academy funding slips through cracks
League of Ireland clubs begin process of examining breakaway from FAI after a fractious week.
On The 42League of Ireland
Family business: An hour with Cork City's Freddie Anderson - and legendary dad Viv
relentless
PSG triumph at Anfield and somehow now feel like something pure in modern football
French side came through rigorous test of endurance on path to ultimate glory in Champions League.
Exclusive
League of Ireland clubs examine process of breaking away from FAI
The 42 has also learned that clubs have sent a formal request to the association for details of academy funding talks with Government.
big win
Danny Grant delivers surge of positivity needed for Shamrock Rovers against St Pat's
The Hoops earn first win of season to move off the bottom of the Premier Division table.
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