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Shane Keegan is your host this week for the only football hour you need this time of the year, with a debut for Daniel Pitcher as League Of Ireland Late Night co-host!

Fresh from performing commentary duties, Stephen Doyle spoke with St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen Kenny as well as Sligo Rovers boss John Russell, following Pats’ 2-0 victory over Sligo in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
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On Friday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup and beyond.

Mexico book their place in the Round of 32 after topping Group A
South Africa keeps knockout hopes alive
Canada's first ever World Cup win overshadowed by horrific injury
Switzerland break down Bosnia Herzegovina
Steve Clarke's side are hoping to go where no other Scottish team have gone before, the knockout stages
The USA take on Australia in Seattle
Iran set to lodge complaints over travel restrictions
Pats host Sligo hoping to cut the Hoops' lead
Lynch hopes to end doubts with 2nd successive win
Bohs look to bounce back
Premier League fixtures are revealed
Ward wants World Cup Play-off in Cork
Palestine FA doesn't endorse the FAI's decision on Israel tie
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On Thursday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup and beyond.
Ireland discover their playoff opponents as Carla Ward’s side continue their bid to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
England kick off their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas.
Harry Kane scores twice as Thomas Tuchel's England make a winning start.
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also find the net in a thrilling Group L encounter.
Tuchel reflects on England’s attacking display and the areas he still wants to improve.
Kane reveals how Tuchel’s half-time team talk inspired England’s strong second-half performance.
Ghana leave it late to beat Panama thanks to Caleb Yirinkyi’s dramatic 95th-minute winner.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup goal drought continues as Portugal are held by DR Congo.
Colombia secure victory over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan with goals from Daniel Muñoz and Luis Díaz.
A look ahead to Thursday’s fixtures, including Czechia v South Africa, Mexico v South Korea, Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Canada v Qatar.
Lionel Messi steals the headlines with a sensational hat-trick for Argentina at the age of 38.
Dion Fanning, Michael McCarthy and John Brewin discuss Messi’s enduring brilliance and the atmosphere surrounding the tournament in the United States.
The Football Show revisits one of Irish football’s most memorable moments from Italia ’90.
Liverpool close in on Spanish winger Victor Muñoz as Andoni Iraola prepares for his first signing at Anfield.
Rangers appoint Derek McInnes as manager, while Real Madrid confirm the signing of former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté.
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The LOI Pod returned this week with Ben Symes stepping in for Stephen Doyle, and he was joined by the effervescent duo of Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to break down all the biggest stories from a big week in the League of Ireland.
Pico Lopes representing the LOI on the world stage.
All four teams in Europe find out their opponents.
And how do you cure a curious case like Derry City?
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