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On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news as Arsenal make it two from two as Mikel Arteta hails his squad depth after a gritty 1-0 win away to Aston Villa, with Bukayo Saka on the scoresheet.
Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football at 39, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable Argentina career. We hear reaction and chat about what could be next for Messi off the pitch.
It’s also transfer deadline day, with all the latest on the big moves: Arsenal’s outgoing business, Liverpool’s pricey winger signing, Spurs raiding Chelsea, and plenty more across the Premier League.
Plus, a classic Irish football moment from 25 years ago in Amsterdam.
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As the new WSL season approaches, Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Scarlett Herron are back to give their predictions for the season ahead. With a surprising top 3 prediction. Messi announced his retirement from international football moments before recording, so they pay tribute to him too.
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Phil Egan is back with Monday’s Football Daily, as Manchester United get off the mark in the Premier League with a 5-2 win over Ipswich — Bruno Fernandes on hat-trick duty, and plenty of focus on Marcus Rashford’s return to the starting XI for the first time since 2024.
There’s reaction from Elland Road as Leeds draw 1-1 with Brentford, with Keith Andrews on his side’s defensive test and Nathan Collins’ progress, plus Brian Kerr on why Brentford look so well-drilled.
We’ve also got the latest transfer deadline updates, Chelsea’s debut for Emi Martinez, Arsenal v Villa build-up, and Shamrock Rovers’ dramatic comeback draw with Derry City.
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Phil Egan and Keith Treacy were on hand to bring immediate reaction as Manchester United flipped Ipswich in the second half to get a first win of the season with a 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town
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Stephen Doyle and Brian Kerr were on hand at Elland Road to bring you immediate reaction from a tightly contested 1-1 draw between Leeds United and Brentford in our live and exclusive commentary match.
Stephen also caught up with Brentford manager Keith Andrews following full time.
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