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Soccer
September
September 2026
On The 42build up
Ireland boss 'grateful' for Taoiseach's support over Israel with players set for talks on Friday
Stand-in captain Dara O’Shea insists squad will not ‘brush over’ debate as they keep focus on Kosovo game for now.
On The 42Soccer
Spectre of Israel follows Ireland ahead of Nations League opener in Kosovo
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Israeli FA should withdraw its personal attack on manager Heimir Hallgrímsson as games continued to be overshadowed.
On The 42Say hello wave goodbye
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley the leading candidate to take over at Hibernian
On The 42Women's FAI CUp final
'It's a weird one': Holders Athlone and returning Shelbourne set for earlier FAI Cup final
From The JournalPolitical Football
Taoiseach says Israeli FA's attack on Hallgrímsson is 'unacceptable' and should be withdrawn
The football association accused the Ireland manager of “stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy” after comments he made about the team “playing against genocide”.
On The 42uefa nations league
This international window feels insignificant in football terms, but its legacy will live on
FAI say they are at odds with Uefa over game taking place, but their actions tell a different story.
On The 42Grounds for Optimism
Bohemians estimate saving €400,000 by delaying Dalymount Park departure
On The 42Nations League
Switzerland to miss captain Xhaka for four games over fake Covid certificate
On The 42uefa nations league
Over 160 Irish athletes sign open letter calling on Irish football team to boycott Israel fixtures
On The 42euro mix
World Cup hero Ferran Torres continues Paris love affair with goal against Marseille
On The 42the bright side
'You learn about each other, they learn about me': United boss taking positives as pressure grows
On The 42All Square
Listless Manchester United rescue point at Fulham but their torrid season continues
Comical Lisandro Martinez own goal sums up display before Matheus Cunha’s deflected strike salvages 1-1 draw.
On The 42Premier League
'he has to help us to be closer to the box, to play in the opposition half and to have meaningful possession'
On The 42Alexander the Great
Alexander Isak goal earns Liverpool win on Andoni Iraoli’s Bournemouth return
On The 42Lucky
‘Stoke away wasn’t so bad’ – Former England winger Townsend laughs off pitch-roller incident
On The 42Soccer
'We're not playing with genocide, we're playing against genocide': Ireland boss on facing Israel
Meanwhile, Uefa statement on future draws appears to contradict assertion made by FAI chief executive David Courell.
On The 42Upset
Brilliant Brighton stun Arsenal
It is the first time Mikel Arteta’s side have suffered a league defeat this season.
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