July 2024

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'I'm so disappointed' - Aoife O'Rourke bows out of Olympics following split decision defeat

It was a 3-2 split decision in favour of Poland’s Elzbieta Wojcik. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3LwVPn2

digisk 31 Jul, 2024
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Pinkerton storms to glory with strong finish in Galway Plate

Noel Meade’s charge was sent off at 20-1 under Donagh Meyler. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FpZP6gk

digisk 31 Jul, 2024
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Kildare manager Diane O'Hora steps down after two successful seasons

O’Hora steered the Lilywhites to All-Ireland intermediate glory – and from Division 3 to Division 1 of the National Football League. from ...

digisk 31 Jul, 2024
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Manchester City fined over £2 million for delayed kick-offs

This issue is unconnected to the 115 charges City are facing for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. from The ...

digisk 31 Jul, 2024
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An afternoon in awe of BMX Freestyle, one of the Olympics’ newest - and most entertaining - sports

The Olympic Games has many problems: its embrace of sports like these is not one of them. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9YtplGm

digisk 30 Jul, 2024
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New Zealand beat Hanratty's Canada to claim back-to-back 7s gold

The Kiwis outscored the Canadians by three tries to two in front of a 69,000 crowd at the Stade de France. from The 42 https://ift.tt/usJI...

digisk 30 Jul, 2024
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Ireland 7s' medal dreams end with hammering from brilliant Australia

The Australians were brilliant as Maddison Levi scored a hat-trick in the quarter-final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IouB2mw

digisk 29 Jul, 2024
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Mona McSharry wins Ireland's first medal at Olympics

The Sligo swimmer claimed bronze in the 100m Breaststroke final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/whtoTOg

digisk 29 Jul, 2024
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Arsenal sign Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna

While Calafiori has come in, England international Smith Rowe looks let to leave for fellow Londoners Fulham. from The 42 https://ift.tt/I...

digisk 29 Jul, 2024
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Armagh's utter joy and day of deliverance from the weight of their own expectation

A day of emotion and tenderness as persistence is finally rewarded. from The 42 https://ift.tt/x941djc

digisk 28 Jul, 2024
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'I couldn’t be any happier for them now' - McGeeney and Armagh enter dreamland

Ten years is a long time without success, but when you land the big one it’s all justified. from The 42 https://ift.tt/sJCX8t7

digisk 28 Jul, 2024
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4 talking points after Armagh savour famous win and Galway left devastated

It finished 1-11 to 0-13 in Armagh’s favour in Croke Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/xsqShk0

digisk 28 Jul, 2024
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Canada Olympic women's football team docked six points over drone scandal

Coach Beverly Priestman suspended for a year after staff member used drone to spy on rival team in Paris. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Dm1bI...

digisk 27 Jul, 2024
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Liam Jegou reaches canoe slalom semis but disappointment for Madison Corcorcan

Jegou was the 16th and final qualifier for Monday’s semis. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3Kwzu42

digisk 27 Jul, 2024
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Pádraig Harrington in Senior Open mix at Carnoustie

Meanwhile, Leona Maguire is battling to make the cut in Canada. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gu3WJ76

digisk 26 Jul, 2024
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Horgan and Tierney on target as Bohemians and Dundalk share the spoils

Bohs had to settle for a frustrating point in a match they also could have lost at Dalymount Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/vSNy87H

digisk 26 Jul, 2024
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Sarah Lavin and Shane Lowry lead Team Ireland down the Seine in Olympic opening ceremony

Thousands turned out to watch the opening parade travel down a six-kilometre stretch of the river Seine before disembarking at the Eiffel To...

digisk 26 Jul, 2024
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Another quarter-final exit as Ireland ask for too much even on a night of unruly upsets

Ireland’s men’s sevens journey ends with defeat to Fiji. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kScynJ3

digisk 25 Jul, 2024
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Ireland 7s' Olympic medals dream ended by defending champions Fiji

The Irish side led at one stage in the second half but couldn’t hold on for victory. from The 42 https://ift.tt/BXDQJFf

digisk 25 Jul, 2024
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McCarthy strikes as Ireland fight back in historic Zimbabwe Test

Prince Masvaure (74) and Joylord Gumbie (49) had shared an opening stand of 97, were well-placed at 143-2 only to lose their last eight wick...

digisk 25 Jul, 2024
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Zurich prove too good for Shelbourne in Switzerland

Damien Duff’s men face an almost impossible task in next week’s second leg. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4y9IHYv

digisk 25 Jul, 2024
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Dupont's star power fills the Stade but his France teammates struggle with the expectation

France were unimpressive in their opening games as Ireland put themselves in contention for a medal in the men’s rugby sevens. from The 42...

digisk 24 Jul, 2024
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Morocco beat Argentina after pitch invasions, 2-hour stoppage and incredible VAR drama

Projectiles including bottles and plastic cups rained down from the stands during a heated contest. from The 42 https://ift.tt/G7Dsu2I

digisk 24 Jul, 2024
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Shamrock Rovers made to pay as Sparta take 2-0 lead back to Prague

Serbia’s Veljko Birmancevic rifled home in the first half before Tomas Wiesner secured cushion for second leg. from The 42 https://ift.tt/...

digisk 23 Jul, 2024
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Every Irish athlete competing at the 2024 Olympics - and their home county

Team Ireland is made up of 133 athletes across 14 different sports. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mq4wLcV

digisk 23 Jul, 2024
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Paddy Christie steps down as Longford manager

The decision ends a tenure of just under two years. from The 42 https://ift.tt/6KAekPw

digisk 23 Jul, 2024
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'She wanted to be world class' - The Tipperary Olympian behind the rise of a sprint sensation

Gary Ryan has been coaching fellow Premier County native Sharlene Mawdsley since 2018. from The 42 https://ift.tt/WdnIPeB

digisk 23 Jul, 2024
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'I've missed enough of them this year to know they don't always go in - a special moment'

The Clare attacker reflected on his growth as a player as he savoured Sunday’s All-Ireland final win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Pt5WqTO

digisk 23 Jul, 2024
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'As players you have to live off that buzz, that emotion' - Armagh's Rory Grugan on the final

14 seasons in Armagh orange, Rory Grugan has kept the faith and is still fighting the good fight. from The 42 https://ift.tt/x5X9ocn

digisk 23 Jul, 2024
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In pics: Clare hurlers and fans celebrate All-Ireland win at homecoming

Supporters gave a heroes’ welcome to Brian Lohan’s side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/CUbyg8a

digisk 22 Jul, 2024
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All-Ireland final talking points: Clare put seasons of near-misses to bed, defeat will cut deep for Cork

Clare won 3-29 to 1-34 against Cork after extra-time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/NKGjwm4

digisk 21 Jul, 2024
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Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for third time

Ireland’s Ben Healy finishes GC in 27th place as Pogacar wins yellow jersey with more than six minutes to spare. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 21 Jul, 2024
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Mapimpi hat-trick helps 10-try Springboks crush Portugal

Experimental South Africa side made light of having to play all but three minutes with 14 or 13 players. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8kVtha...

digisk 20 Jul, 2024
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The great sliding doors moment in Clare-Cork history - that Domhnall O'Donovan point

Clare looked to have been caught at the death by a late Patrick Horgan point, but one final play was all is needed to squeeze a replay out o...

digisk 20 Jul, 2024
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Ireland forward Sinclair Armstrong completes Bristol switch

The former Shamrock Rovers man is swapping QPR for Bristol. from The 42 https://ift.tt/pEcKFLC

digisk 19 Jul, 2024
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Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely were you following the sports news this week? from The 42 https://ift.tt/VPBL1lp

digisk 19 Jul, 2024
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Kasper Schmeichel joins Celtic - 'One of the world’s proper football clubs'

Goalkeeper has agreed a one-year deal at Parkhead. from The 42 https://ift.tt/z8cREi5

digisk 18 Jul, 2024
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Cork name team to face Clare in All-Ireland SHC final

Manager Pat Ryan sticks with starting XV that beat Limerick two weeks ago. from The 42 https://ift.tt/esxgIKi

digisk 18 Jul, 2024
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Manchester United sell Mason Greenwood to Marseille for €31.6 million

Striker has signed a five-year contract, with Premier League club set to receive a sizeable share of any sell-on for the 22-year-old. from...

digisk 18 Jul, 2024
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Shelbourne progress in Europe after tetchy contest in Gibraltar

Sam Bone’s equaliser proves crucial in 3-2 aggregate win over St Joseph’s. from The 42 https://ift.tt/215mPyT

digisk 18 Jul, 2024
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Damien Duff's Champions League pain and Sam Allardyce's advice are fuel for Shels in Europe

League of Ireland leaders living by mantra of ‘no regrets’ ahead of Conference League second leg with St Joseph’s of Gibraltar. from The 4...

digisk 18 Jul, 2024
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Carapaz ticks off Tour win as Evenepoel edges Pogacar, Vingegaard

Meanwhile, Ben Healy finished in 64th position and is now 17th overall. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QIOB632

digisk 17 Jul, 2024
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10-man Shamrock Rovers secure Champions League progression after 98th-minute penalty miss

Johnny Kenny scored twice on dramatic night as Vikingur Reykjavik waste golden chance at death following Jack Byrne’s sending off. from Th...

digisk 16 Jul, 2024
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'I need a few days to take it all' - Russell beams after two goals in two games for Ireland

Julie-Ann Russel was one of three goal-scorers tonight against France and also provided an assist in a memorable night. from The 42 https:...

digisk 16 Jul, 2024
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'Legend' Denise O'Sullivan stars on unforgettable Cork homecoming

The midfield maestro sent Ireland on their way to a famous win at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Kd47n5y

digisk 16 Jul, 2024
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Three-goal Ireland down France in Cork for first Euro 2025 qualifier win

A rare night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Denise O’Sullivan, Julie-Ann Russell and Anna Patten steered Ireland to victory over France. from The ...

digisk 16 Jul, 2024
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'There’s an especially good football culture here' - New Ireland boss makes himself at home

Heimir Hallgrímsson talks joint-managers, Evan Ferguson’s ‘spark’, and not wasting time on ‘other people’s thoughts.’ from The 42 https://...

digisk 15 Jul, 2024
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Ireland striker Noonan on hunt for new club after Durham departure

Naoisha McAloon is also leaving the Championship club. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7APS5DL

digisk 15 Jul, 2024
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'At Man United the standard is you don’t lose' - Ten Hag bemoans pre-season defeat to Rosenborg

The United boss wants more from his side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/a4PURsq

digisk 15 Jul, 2024
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'It was a tough week': 4 key Galway talking points as they reach All-Ireland final

Padraic Joyce’s team won out 1-14 to 0-15 yesterday in Croke Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/89BMKiY

digisk 15 Jul, 2024
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Spain overcome England to win Euro 2024

It is the fourth time in their history they have won the competition. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8LnJxoi

digisk 14 Jul, 2024
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McIlroy settles for fourth as home favourite MacIntyre enjoys extraordinary win

A rollercoaster final round at Scottish Open culminated in a birdie from 20 feet on 18th hole to secure victory. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 14 Jul, 2024
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LIVE: England v Spain, Euro 2024 final

England face Spain as they seek to end a 58-year wait to win a major tournament. from The 42 https://ift.tt/B7orU5s

digisk 14 Jul, 2024
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Armagh shock Kerry to claim first All Ireland final place since 2003

Kieran McGeeney’s men show reservoirs of courage and character to down The Kingdom in the tightest of tight games. from The 42 https://ift...

digisk 13 Jul, 2024
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Ireland summon one last push to end long, gruelling season on a high

As the pressure rose in Durban, Andy Farrell’s players stood up to snatch a famous win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FnTKeY4

digisk 13 Jul, 2024
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Ireland outclassed by England as losing run continues in Norwich

But Julie-Ann Russell scored Ireland’s first goal of 2024 at a rainy Carrow Road. from The 42 https://ift.tt/tUwzmfg

digisk 12 Jul, 2024
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McIlroy 3 shots off the lead at midway point of Scottish Open

Meanwhile, Tom McKibbin is likely to miss the three-under cut after carding a second successive 69. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Hp3aeuf

digisk 12 Jul, 2024
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LIVE: England v Republic of Ireland, Euro 2025 qualifier

Eileen Gleeson’s side are in Norwich this evening aiming to pick up their first point of the campaign. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Zdv4bJH ...

digisk 12 Jul, 2024
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Inside Affies, one of the best rugby schools in South Africa

The all-Afrikaans institution in Pretoria has produced Springboks like RG Snyman. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Wpc7R5k

digisk 11 Jul, 2024
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Derry City booed off by travelling fans after first-leg defeat in Gibraltar

A 2-0 defeat to Bruno’s Magpies has left the Candystripes with a mountain to climb in the return leg at the Brandywell. from The 42 https:...

digisk 11 Jul, 2024
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Jasmine Paolini becomes first Italian woman to reach Wimbledon final

Paolini produced a stirring fightback to beat tearful Croatian Donna Vekic in the longest women’s semi-final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/A...

digisk 11 Jul, 2024
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'I'm sad I didn't come to Leinster earlier. That was a proper pack'

Springboks prop Ollie le Roux loved his time with the Irish province. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5I2J9Gm

digisk 10 Jul, 2024
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Murray and Kelleher set to start for Ireland in second Boks Test

Andy Farrell will confirm a few tight selection calls tomorrow afternoon. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3Jsdu6V

digisk 10 Jul, 2024
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Ireland showed they can cut the Boks but they've got to be sharper

Ireland’s attack was a mixed bag in the first Test but Andy Farrell’s men showed some class. from The 42 https://ift.tt/50WUbEG

digisk 9 Jul, 2024
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Dutch preparations for semi-final against England derailed by train cancellation

The Netherlands were forced to rethink their travel plans for Wednesday’s clash in Dortmund. from The 42 https://ift.tt/P0fNhWB

digisk 9 Jul, 2024
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Former Liverpool and Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara retires at age of 33

Thiago became a free agent following the expiration of his Anfield contract after the 2023-24 Premier League season. from The 42 https://i...

digisk 8 Jul, 2024
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Dubs dethroned - Another Galway win over Dublin as championship blown wide open

The Tribe stunned Mick Bohan’s defending champions in the capital on Saturday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/zsyHo0K

digisk 8 Jul, 2024
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Drogheda's Wogan to join Stockport for club record fee

The goalkeeper will remain with United for the remainder of the 2024 season on loan. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ObgFVUv

digisk 8 Jul, 2024
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Bayern sign French winger Olise from Crystal Palace

Olise scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 19 Premier League games last season for the London club. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dAOL...

digisk 7 Jul, 2024
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John Kiely: 'The hurt is going to be god awful, they're very disappointed'

The Limerick manager reflected on their loss to Cork. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bK7BFzv

digisk 7 Jul, 2024
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'South Africa deserved to win. First half, I thought we was off' - Farrell

Ireland have a few walking wounded from their first Test defeat in Pretoria. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dNtpY03

digisk 6 Jul, 2024
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Kerry comfortably beat Meath to reach All-Ireland semi-final

The winners had too much firepower in an accomplished performance that saw eight different players get on the scoresheet. from The 42 http...

digisk 6 Jul, 2024
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France beat Portugal on penalties to set up semi-final meeting with Spain

Joao Felix’s penalty hit the post, and France converted all five to progress to the last four. from The 42 https://ift.tt/KaBEAiW

digisk 5 Jul, 2024
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Spain eliminate hosts Germany in extra-time thriller

Substitute Mikel Merino headed into the top corner in the 119th minute to send Spain into the semis. from The 42 https://ift.tt/F9oQVlc

digisk 5 Jul, 2024
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Niamh Briggs' Ireland U20s lose to England in Summer Series opener

The scoreline in Parma was 33-10. from The 42 https://ift.tt/v6qwOGL

digisk 4 Jul, 2024
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Djokovic survives rookie test as Wimbledon craves Murray magic

Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula became the highest-ranked player to exit the tournament so far, dumped out by China’s Wang Xinyu in the second rou...

digisk 4 Jul, 2024
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'A lot of people are chasing Ireland now. We can’t be looking in the rearview mirror'

David Nucifora sat down with The 42 as his time as IRFU performance director nears the end. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kebTcyY

digisk 3 Jul, 2024
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Celtic's bid to sign Adam Idah rejected - reports

Norwich City are understood to be keen to keep hold of the Ireland international. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dN4MXxb

digisk 3 Jul, 2024
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Everton sign ex-Sheffield United star for €18 million

Iliman Ndiaye has joined from Marseille on a five-year deal. from The 42 https://ift.tt/jzyKxNs

digisk 3 Jul, 2024
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Ireland set to hand 22-year-old Osborne big chance against Boks

The Naas man could win his first cap at fullback in Saturday’s first Test. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5ixnRpJ

digisk 3 Jul, 2024
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Demiral the unlikely hero as Turkey reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Ralf Rangnick’s Austria go home after a narrow loss. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5WHlndN

digisk 2 Jul, 2024
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Netherlands sweep Romania aside to reach first Euro quarter final since 2008

Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo also found the net in comfortable 3-0 win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/cbONF7v

digisk 2 Jul, 2024
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World Cup was 'huge disappointment' but Keegan confident in Ireland's mental skills

Ireland’s performance coach believes the players are in a good place for this South Africa tour. from The 42 https://ift.tt/qpH4RVW

digisk 2 Jul, 2024
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Distraught Ronaldo in tears after penalty miss but Portugal still triumph

Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia efforts in the shootout after a goalless 120 minutes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3up0Jmo

digisk 1 Jul, 2024
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Shelbourne boost as Harry Wood signs on permanent deal from Hull City

Bohemians, Dundalk and Sligo Rovers were also busy in the transfer market today. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yQsMDnx

digisk 1 Jul, 2024
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Only France's class and pedigree can make you deny how dire they are playing

Didier Deschamps’ side look laboured and disjoninted with enough defensive lapses in concentration that will give better, more confident, te...

digisk 1 Jul, 2024