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Amorim is playing a losing game at United - the age of the ideologue is ending
United appointing a coach so wedded to a specific approach is proving to be a very risky strategy.
Father and Son
'Success without merit... this is worse than defeat' - The tough love that shaped Rocco Vata
The Irish underage international is turning heads in the Championship – and his story is closely linked to that of his remarkable father, Rudi.
On The 42ugly episode
FAI attempt to explain away ‘misinterpretations’ may not be the end of Healy episode
FAI'Lacking transparency and compassion' - Colin Healy lifts lid on FAI exit in blistering statement
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Rebel leaders: Why Ring and Keane are the defining sports figures of the State's first century
Cork can claim credit for the most consequential sports figures in Irish history.
next pairingsUnited to face Van Nistelrooy's Leicester in FA Cup fourth round, Villa/Spurs the stand-out tie
Sanction
Mack Hansen given three-week ban for referee comments after Leinster loss
Hansen was hit with a six-week ban, but with three suspended, clearing him for the Six Nations.
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Drunk fans, Lowry dropping F-bombs and enough insight for golf sickos - TGL may have a future
The new indoor golf competition founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy launched this week.
choose liv
McKibbin's LIV deal is disappointing - but who can blame him?
The Northern Irishman is simply playing by the sport’s rules, grubby as they now may be.
On The 42what to expect
Win or bust - What Robbie Keane faces at Ferencvaros
Keane’s surprise move to the Hungarian champions is proof once again of his enormous self-belief.
All time
On The 42Premier League
Salah's contract stand-off is provoking the greatest single PL season ever
Salah is on course to smash the league record for goals and assists.
Across the waterCannon nets vital late winner for managerless Stoke, Robinson among goals for Cardiff
On The 42graduate student
'I would take him to any club as No 1' - How Kelleher became too good to be Alisson's backup
We chart Caoimhín Kelleher’s development at Liverpool, at the end of the year in which he proved he is much too good to be sitting on the bench.
olympic reflections
'What if I don't run well? What if I am not a good runner?'
Irish Olympian Brian Fay speaks exclusively to The 42.
bulletinJamie Osborne in contention for Leinster return against Munster, McCloskey a doubt for Ulster
the year that was
Leona Maguire on her 2024: London win, Solheim woe, and why she stood by Kingspan
The Cavan golfer speaks to The 42.
On The 42Men Against Boys
Liverpool's statement win shows Slot can adapt where Postecoglou can't
Postecoglou is in dangerous terrain as he becomes appreciated by every set of fans other than his own – nobody wants to support the neutrals’ favourite.
columnBest Phrase, Pundit, and Golfer to be Placed Under Arrest - The alternative end of year awards
ExplainerPotential opponents and best/worst-case scenario - All the details of today's World Cup qualifier draw
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This column is worth €250 million annually to the Irish economy
The FAI and GAA got on board with the must-have sports accessory of 2024 – the Economic Impact Report.
On The 42Major step
FAI vote in favour of moving all parts of the game to an aligned calendar season
calendar quibbles
Why tonight's vote to transform Irish football's future rests on a knife-edge
The FAI’s General Assembly tonight votes on whether to align all parts of the game here in a new calendar season.
On The 42Cameo
Irish U19 international continues La Liga progress with appearance against Real Madrid
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