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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of Ireland’s friendly against North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium, with live commentary from Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne.
Heimir Hallgrimsson stresses the importance of performance and continued team growth.
Squad update: Robbie Brady, Sammie Szmodics and Jack Taylor ruled out of tonight’s game.
Potential senior debuts for Milenec Ali and Bosun Lawal discussed.
Dara O’Shea reflects on repaying fans’ support ahead of his possible 43rd cap.
Keith Treacy argues Ireland should avoid becoming a possession-based side.
Highlights from Off The Ball Breakfast, including analysis and debate.
Joe Murphy explains why penalties are tougher for goalkeepers in the modern game.
Kevin Kilbane on the mental challenge of recovering from play-off disappointment.
Ireland Under-21s face Kazakhstan despite qualification hopes already ending.
European World Cup play-off finals preview, including Czechia vs Denmark and Bosnia vs Italy.
Key talking points: Edin Dzeko’s longevity, Sweden’s hopes, and Kosovo chasing history.
Home nations friendlies: Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England all in action.
Club news: Roberto De Zerbi linked with Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino comments on Spurs.
Additional updates: Ghana sack Otto Addo, Roy Hodgson’s interim return, and Newcastle’s backing of Eddie Howe.
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The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.

The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.
Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Carla Ward sits down with OTB's Ben Symes after she announced her squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers vs Poland.

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from both men's and women's international camps from Abbottstown.
First senior call-up for winger Millenic Alli, on loan at Portsmouth F.C. from Luton Town F.C..
Liam Scales and Bosun Lawal expected in squad, with Sammie Szmodics and Jack Taylor departing.
Heimir Hallgrímsson discusses preparations, while Stuey Byrne stresses the need for Ireland to maintain momentum.
Carla Ward includes Aoibhe Brennan in her Ireland WNT squad for Poland.
Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham Hotspur F.C. after seven games in interim charge.
Former captain Gary Mabbutt says motivation will be key to Spurs’ survival push.
Sean Dyche suggested as a candidate, while Roberto De Zerbi is a primary target for the permanent role.
England squad update featuring returns for Harry Kane, Marc Guéhi and Anthony Gordon, with Jordan Henderson earning his 89th cap.
Injury concerns for Arsenal F.C. after Piero Hincapié exits international duty, joining Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka on the list.
Sonia Bompastor says Chelsea F.C. Women still believe in the title race after beating Aston Villa W.F.C..
New survey reveals strong opposition to VAR among Premier League supporters.
Jermain Defoe takes first managerial role at Woking F.C. ahead of debut against Eastleigh F.C.
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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you the fallout from Prague as Ireland's World Cup dream ends.
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Ben Synes, Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are with you for a debrief and counselling session, after Ireland’s crushing defeat to Czech Republic in Prague, on penalties, which sees Irish hopes of going to the World Cup in tatters.
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