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2025
Preview
Shamrock Rovers resume European run hoping to find feet quickly in Norway
Stephen Bradley’s side face Molde FK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off this evening.
League of IrelandMipo Odubeko idolised neighbour Robbie Keane and now has kindred spirit in boss Damien Duff
On The 42euro wrap
Troy Parrott scores 16th goal of season while Gavin Bazunu makes first start in 10 months
League of Ireland
'He's fighting to stay in the game' - The €18 million Premier League striker at Bohemians
Former Bournemouth and Sheffield United forward Lys Mousset arrived at Dalymount Park this week.
SoccerRelentless Damien Duff primed for League of Ireland assault - 'Now is the time to be paranoid'
Up and Running
Boyd and Odubeko start as they mean to go on as Shelbourne win President's Cup
New strike partners impress for Damien Duff’s side in 2-0 win over Drogheda United at Tolka Park.
League of Ireland'You will get left behind' - Duff warning to Shels players as he fumes over 'ridiculous injuries'
LOI
'We shouldn't think it is an inevitability' - Stephen Kenny warning after Mason Melia's Spurs move
St Patrick’s Athletic boss insists 17-year-old is “a unique talent” and €2 million fee was well earned.
On The 42earning his spurs
'I will be supporting him as a League of Ireland fan, but he is playing catch up'
Soccer
The Mason Melia Masterplan: the inside story on the game-changing €4 million deal
St Pat’s youngster signed for Tottenham Hotspur last night in a historic deal for the League of Ireland.
Everton had bid rejected last summer
Brendan Rodgers offered place in Celtic squad
Melia turned down Man City in 2023, and received Erling Haaland jersey
Potential
Irish teenager Mason Melia to join Spurs in potential €4 million deal
The 17-year-old will remain at St Pat’s for the 2025 season.
The long game
League of Ireland basking in moment in sun but work in shadows will sustain progress
New TV deal and increased sponsorship makes for a promising start to 2025.
On The 42COYBIG
David McGoldrick wonder goal pick of bunch as string of Irish players hit the target
On The 42Ref Justice
Tin foil hats at the ready: only a conspiracy will stop Liverpool winning 20th title now
Controversial referee awards controversial penalty in a game that didn’t actually feel controversial at all.
On The 42Going nowhere
Damien Duff rejects 'big club in England' as he reaffirms Shelbourne commitment
On The 42Update
No increase in prize money as League of Ireland's UEFA funding rises to €3.7 million
Soccer
Players sharing bedrooms as housing crisis bites for League of Ireland clubs
Details emerging of worsening situation as clubs and players struggle ahead of 2025 season.
New Era
Progress made on long-term projects but Derry City's overhaul needs immediate impact
New manager Tiernan Lynch is carrying out a top-to-bottom club review ahead of 2025 League of Ireland season.
Council decision on sale of land for new first-team and academy facility due next week
On The 42Fallout
How RTÉ jumped the gun and lost its League of Ireland rights to Virgin Media
FAI board ratify new three-year deal with Virgin Media
RTÉ announced plans for 2025 coverage before they had submitted bid
Sky Sports also held talks over LOI rights last summer
Exclusive
RTÉ in danger of losing rights to League of Ireland games this season
The 42 has learned that clubs support a deal with Virgin Media that would guarantee a minimum of 36 games with at least one a week for the upcoming season.
manic
Nottingham Forest hoping fairytale with a twist can knock Liverpool off title course
Unlikely Premier League challenge comes after paranoia and a points deduction almost led to relegation.
thrilling
English football's greatest rivals serve up old-school classic of chaos at Anfield
Liverpool remain in pole position to claim a record-equalling 20th league title after breathless 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
On The 42Premier League
United braced for familiar Anfield pain as Amorim plays long game for change
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