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June
June 2024
pipped to victory
Rhasidat Adeleke settles for silver in 400m European final
Poland’s Natalia Kaczmarek pipped Adeleke to gold, with Sharlene Mawdsley finishing eighth.
Ones to watch
6 potential breakout stars of Euro 2024
We look at some of the young players ready to make a mark on the tournament.
Freerepresenting
'In high performance, you are never relaxed' - Meet the only Irishman involved in Euro 2024
Shayne Murphy, football scientist with the Scotland national team, speaks to The 42.
a memorable spell
Having last played three-and-a-half years ago, Harry Arter finally leaves Nottingham Forest
cares of the faithful
'Very happy but very homesick' - Lowry toasts Offaly's U20 glory as US Open hovers into view
May
May 2024
Analysis
What on earth should Man United do with Erik ten Hag now?
Will a final victory over Man City save the Dutchman’s job? Or does the manner of victory actually change anything in the bigger picture?
the lookman final
Ademola hat-trick seals glory for Atalanta and shatters Leverkusen's unbeaten season
Lookman scored all three goals as a brilliant Atalanta upset Xabi Alonso’s side in Dublin.
Preview
Alonso and Leverkusen seek immortality in Dublin date with Atalanta
We preview the 2024 Europa League final at the Aviv-sorry, Dublin Arena.
a famous summer in meath
Alonso warmly remembers connection with Ireland ahead of Europa League final in Dublin
LOI
Johnny Kenny earns Rovers deserved win at home to Derry City
Kenny’s early goal settled a game dominated by the champions.
Analysis PGa Championship
Shane Lowry's noble effort not enough against Schauffle's four-day sprint at Valhalla
Schauffele won with a record score at Valhalla – a course that was left defenceless with no wind and greens less firm than the local police.
ynwa
From inspiring devotion to misunderstanding Dublin accents - Liverpool's Irish on 'intense' Klopp
How the Reds’ departing manager provoked such strong feelings among players, fans and a city.
column
Sky blue thinking: Why City’s brilliance and success is soulless
The reality is City’s ruthless and relentless pursuit of victory doesn’t stir the soul of the general fan.
Preview
PGA Championship Preview: McIlroy can end his major famine at Valhalla's clash of in-form stars
We look ahead to the year’s second major, as McIlroy returns to the scene of his last major victory.
Analysis Premier League
City endure Spurs fans' bizarre and petty atmosphere to put one hand on the title
column
Irish football has achieved miracles despite itself - imagine what's possible if we get our act together
The sport has been fighting against its many, many problems – it can flourish if we choose to do the right things.
Analysis Champions League
There is now no doubt - Real Madrid are the dominant club of football's superclub era
Real Madrid are now one game away from a sixth Champions League title in 11 seasons.
FreeResistance
'Football is a form of resistance': The Palestinian women’s team coming to play in Dublin this month
Members of the Palestinian national team speak to The 42 about the daily trauma of life in Gaza and the West Bank.
