Soccer

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Crystal Palace's Abbie Larkin in action against Southampton at VBS Community Stadium in Sutton, England. Photograph: Patrick Khachfe - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images
Crystal Palace's Abbie Larkin in action against Southampton at VBS Community Stadium in Sutton, England. Photograph: Patrick Khachfe - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images
Mary Hannigan
Sun Sept 14 2025 - 21:24

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Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times