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Soccer
August
August 2026
On The 42Wave Goodbye
Sport is defined by failure as much as success. Ask football's greatest-ever player
A reflection on Lionel Messi’s career after he ended a 21-year spell representing Argentina.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi retires from international football
He made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals for Argentina.
On The 42Transfer News
'Oliver Glasner is special': Muñoz reunites with former boss in €26m Nottingham Forest move
On The 42fixture clashes
Liverpool v Spurs among three games moved in ‘frustrating’ Carabao Cup changes
On The 42Boost For Ireland
‘Hugely important player’: Denise O’Sullivan hailed on injury return for Gotham
On The 42Wrap
Bellingham and Mbappé help Real Madrid to 4-0 win as Inter Milan continue perfect start
On The 42big spenders
Tottenham's €350 million transfer splurge continues as Everton star set to join
On The 42Premier League
Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to defeat, Hull extend dream start to top flight,
Elsewhere, James Tarkowski rescued Everton against Bournemouth.
On The 42Liverpool
'Everyone was aware of the situation': Iraola fumes at substitution delay before Forest penalty
On The 42Premier League
Victor Munoz rescues late point for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest
The hosts twice came from behind at Anfield.
On The 42League of Ireland
FAI's new National League gets underway with arrival of Mayo FC piquing interest
On The 42clinical
St Patrick's Athletic wilt in title race as Waterford show class for impressive victory
Two second half goals gives Blues deserved win and stretch their unbeaten run to 10 games.
On The 42On The Dotted Line
Republic of Ireland international Bazunu signs for Bolton from Southampton
On The 42THE BEAT
New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all
Emergence of Ryan Sheridan at St Patrick’s Athletic latest example of balance between progress and protection.
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