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'Surreal' to see son score record goal in European soccer

A 16-year-old player named Michael Noonan scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory for Shamrock Rovers against Molde, making him the second youngest scorer in the history of European club competition.
Michael Noonan drew a foul that resulted in a red card for Valdemar Lund of Molde, showcasing his skills in the match.
Manager Stephen Bradley expressed confidence in Noonan, stating, 'I think Michael is ready to play,' indicating his readiness despite being only 16 years old.
Under the new Brexit laws, Irish footballers like Michael Noonan cannot transfer to UK clubs until they turn 18, which affects his future opportunities in the sport.

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RTÉ

'Surreal' to see son score record goal in European soccer

The family of a Shamrock Rovers player has said there were "tears galore" after he became the youngest goalscorer in the Europa Conference League.

9 days ago·Ireland

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The West Australian

Back to school for 16-year-old Irish soccer hero

The morning after his amazing night before, 16-year-old Michael Noonan, Shamrock's goalscoring hero in the Europa Conference League, was back at school.

9 days ago·Australia

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Irish Times

Who is Michael Noonan, Shamrock Rovers' record-breaking 16-year-old?

The striker scored the winning goal against Molde on Thursday night and was back in school on Friday morning

9 days ago·Dublin, Ireland

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Washington Times

Morning after scoring historic goal, 16-year-old Michael Noonan heads back to school

Sixteen-year-old Michael Noonan didn’t have much time to celebrate his historic goal for Shamrock Rovers. The Irish teenager had school in the morning.

9 days ago·United States

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Irish Independent

Meet Michael Noonan: The transition year student and gifted GAA player who made European history with Shamrock Rovers

The record-breaking Michael Noonan was back to school on Friday, with the morning after the night before bringing the 16-year-old to a world he will soon leave behind.

9 days ago·Ireland

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The Irish Sun

'I hope they'll let him off homework' Noonan's mum says as she reveals 'mayhem'

GOAL-scoring sensation Micheal Noonan’s family spoke of their pride as he went straight back to school today – just hours after making football history. Noonan dramatically struck on his debut for Shamrock Rovers to put the League of Ireland side on the brink of the last 16 of the Europa Conference League. Micheal Noonan made history scoring for Shamrock Rovers in the Europa Conference LeagueSportsfile - Subscription Micheal became the youngest …

9 days ago·Ireland

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