Ireland told to play without inhibition at the Stade de France, Troy Parrott shines for Alkmaar again, Chelsea's tears after semi-final loss

Ireland told to play without inhibition at the Stade de France, Troy Parrott shines for Alkmaar again, Chelsea's tears after semi-final loss

Irish Independent

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

This newsletter was edited by Joe Davitt

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