David Clifford and Kobe McDonald highlight exciting All-Ireland final matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
David Clifford led Kerry with 1-5 in their All-Ireland semi-final victory over Dublin, continuing his strong performance in the 2026 championship. As Kerry prepares for Sunday's final against Mayo, Clifford tops the scoring charts. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Kobe McDonald has emerged as a star for Mayo, contributing 1-25 during the tournament. McDonald, son of former Mayo great Ciaran, may play his last game for the county before moving to Australian Rules football. His performance, alongside other young talents, has generated significant anticipation for the upcoming final.
- •Clifford scored 1-5 against Dublin in semi-final
- •Kerry leads the score charts with 6-44
- •Kobe McDonald has 1-25 in the championship
- •McDonald is moving to Australian Rules football
- •Final match set for Sunday against Mayo
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Clifford, Kobe and the pursuit of excellence
"Kerry's David Clifford is regarded as one of Gaelic football's all-time greats but 18-year-old Kobe McDonald is
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