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30th January 2025
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The Lewis-Skelly episode is the final proof - VAR must be binned
VAR does not work as it is a false prophet preaching certainty, a certainty that does not – and cannot – exist in football.
This week
26th January 2025 - 31st January 2025
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Kelleher set to play against PSV with Irish U19 international also named in Liverpool squad
Last week
19th January 2025 - 25th January 2025
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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.
'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.
This month
January 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last year
2024
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.
'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.
'What if I don't run well? What if I am not a good runner?'
Irish Olympian Brian Fay speaks exclusively to The 42.
Leona Maguire on her 2024: London win, Solheim woe, and why she stood by Kingspan
The Cavan golfer speaks to The 42.
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.
Potential opponents and best/worst-case scenario - All the details of today's World Cup qualifier draw
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.
