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On Thursday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the European game, England and the World Cup.
PSG are heading back to the Champions League final after seeing off Bayern Munich in a dramatic semi-final clash in Germany.
Ousmane Dembele’s early strike proved crucial as Luis Enrique’s side secured a 6-4 aggregate victory over the Bundesliga giants.
Harry Kane struck late for Bayern, but Vincent Kompany’s side fell short as PSG booked a showdown with Arsenal in Budapest.
Graham Hunter joins Off The Ball Breakfast to break down Luis Enrique’s evolution and the mentality driving PSG’s European rise.
PSG captain Marquinhos reflects on reaching a third Champions League final with the club and what it means for the squad.
Andrew Omobamidele and Strasbourg look to overturn a first-leg deficit against Rayo Vallecano in the Europa Conference League semi-finals.
Crystal Palace take a commanding advantage into their second leg against Shakhtar Donetsk at Selhurst Park.
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest battle for a place in the Europa League final, with Forest chasing a first European final since 1980.
Gianni Infantino defends controversial World Cup ticket pricing as Eoin Doyle discusses whether football has lost touch with its working-class roots.
Manchester City clinch the Women’s Super League title, while Arsenal and Katie McCabe are left empty-handed in a potentially final season together.
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Stephen Doyle is joined this week by the not-so-usual suspects, as former Cork City title winner Johnny Dunleavy stepped in for Gareth McGlynn, whilst Vinny Perth was along as usual to talk all things League of Ireland.
Graham Coughlan was named as Waterford manager after Jon Daly was appointed, but can someone who spent most of their career in the UK translate success to the League of Ireland?
After St. Patrick's Athletic dropped points twice over the weekend, can anyone maintain consistency in their bid to knock Shamrock Rovers off their perch?
Dunleavy explains the aura around Galway United manager John Caulfield.
Can Shamrock Rovers cope without their talismanic leader Pico Lopes? And will Galway put them under pressure at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday in our live commentary game?
Ciaran Kilduff continues to pull up trees as Dundalk manager, and Dunleavy explains what makes them so good in an attacking sense.
Bohs atrocious in the first half against Derry, but what happened in the second half? And is it a matter of time as to when Alan Reynolds departs?
A huge win for Shelbourne and Joey O'Brien, can they start to turn their season around?
Sligo Rovers had a pretty decent weekend last time out but can they now turn attentions to moving further up the table, away from basement side Waterford?
Drogheda's leaky defence, how can they fix that and turn things around?
Derry City turn a corner under Tiernan Lynch, but what have they done differently over the last few weeks?
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The LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

FAI Director of Football John Martin sits down with Off The Ball's Ben Symes in the Aviva Stadium to discuss the football structure plan he wants to set out within the organisation for the next couple of years.

They discuss the new system for youth international coaches within the FAI, the need for women and girls playing football to have the same opportunities as men and boys players, the possibility of an U23 team for women players, the aligned calendar and John gives an update on the situation regarding Michael Noonan's contract at Shamrock Rovers.

Irish Football on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Mens and Womens national teams.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Europe, the Premier League and the international game.
Arsenal reach their first UEFA Champions League final in 20 years after a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid
Bukayo Saka scores the decisive goal in a 1-0 second-leg win in North London
Mikel Arteta reflects on a special night and his side’s long-term ambitions
Riccardo Calafiori calls qualification for the final in Budapest a major achievement
Dion Fanning gives his analysis of Arsenal’s performance on the Football Show
Bayern Munich prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain after a dramatic 5-4 first leg
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele continue PSG’s record-breaking attacking form
Achraf Hakimi ruled out of PSG’s trip to Munich
Robbie Keane dismisses speculation linking him with jobs in the UK, focusing on Ferencvaros
Victor Ozhianvuna tipped as a future Ireland regular despite missing the latest squad
Paul McGrath visits Dalkey United, inspiring young players
Renee Slegers urges Arsenal Women to refocus on WSL qualification after European exit
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Lyon proved why they are one of the great European sides with a confident display against Arsenal which saw last season's champions drop out of the Champions League while Birmingham and Crystal Palace both secured their place in the Women's Super League after an exciting final day of the WSL2.
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look at a packed weekend of football and transfer news as some of the WSL's big names announced their intentions for the coming season.
The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.