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Phil Egan rounds up a busy night of Champions League action on Thursday’s Football Daily, as Arsenal open their campaign with a 1-0 win away to Napoli and Liverpool edge Atlético Madrid thanks to an Alexis Mac Allister winner.
We also hear debate from The Football Show on whether Liverpool are really progressing under Andoni Iraola, plus a look at PSG and Barcelona’s big wins.
Manchester United return to the Champions League at Old Trafford against Sabah, while Daniele Fisichella explains why Gasperini’s Roma look like genuine Scudetto contenders.
And Sligo’s Liam Kerrigan previews Como’s Champions League debut under Cesc Fàbregas.
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Vinny and Gareth are back for this week's LOI Pod, but where's Stevo?. While he's taking a much-needed break, Ben jumps in to hear all the lad's thought's after a raucous FAI Cup Quarter-Final weekend.
Is there still a title race?, Vinny Perth thinks so, with Bohs and Pats clipping on the heels of their Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers
You can listen to LIVE commentary of that 1st vs 2nd clash between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers from 7PM on Friday night on Newstalk FM or the GoLoud App.
Meanwhile, what does the future hold for Galway United and Waterford, with both on good form and with a cup semi-final to play.
And finally, where do Sligo Rovers and Derry City go with their future plans? Gareth and Vinny weigh-in.
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Ross Flanagan was at Tolka Park to speak to Shelbourne's Men's First-Team Goalkeeper Eddie Beach, who has settled into life well in North Dublin. He spoke about being dropped straight into European action including a big match against Giants Ajax.

Women's First Team Midfielder Olivia Damico spoke about the feeling in the camp ahead of the big FAI Cup Final against Athlone Town at the end of the month as well as how they can chase them in the league with 6 games to go. She also spoke about her experience playing the University of North Carolina in a friendly a fortnight ago in Tolka Park and how her experiences contrast to those playing collegiate football in the United States

The League of Ireland on Off The Ball

The COYGIG Pod sat down with the FAI's head of women and girls' football Lizzy Kent to talk about her plans for developing the sport in Ireland. Kent joined the association in January but has extensive experience with grassroots and underage international football in Ireland.

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The Green Scene is back in full this week with Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes talk all about Troy Parrott doing it on the big stage again. A Champions League winner at Lille, hot on the heels of that Real Madrid moment.

They dig into what it says about his confidence, his ceiling, and why this Real Betis move already feels like the perfect fit.

There’s also a big Seamus Coleman chat after his Stick to Football appearance: Ireland, retirement, and the reality check of needing a club soon.

Plus: the centre-back picture, upcoming rotation headaches, goalkeeper depth (Bazunu at Bolton), and a quick look at Ian Harte’s Northern Ireland comments.

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