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On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Prague as Ireland continue preparations for the World Cup playoff with Czechia, plus there is the fallout from Mohammed Salah’s announcement that he will Liverpool this summer.
Seamus Coleman and Heimir Hallgrimsson speak from training as Ireland report a clean bill of health.
Team news from Czechia includes a possible bench role for Tomáš Souček, with Vladimír Darida returning and a Schick–Chory strike partnership expected.
Harvey Vale discusses declaring for Ireland, his Chelsea past, and a potential debut in a major playoff clash.
Tactical insight from Vinny Perth on how Ireland may set up against Czechia.
Czech football is rocked by match-fixing allegations, with dozens of disciplinary proceedings opened by the national association.
Josh Magennis says Northern Ireland will go “toe-to-toe” with Italy in their playoff semi-final.
Mohamed Salah confirms he will leave Liverpool this summer after nine trophy-laden years, with tribute calls from Jamie Carragher.
Injury blow for Arsenal as Eberechi Eze faces up to six weeks out with a calf problem.
Women’s Champions League roundup: Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1, Wolfsburg edge Lyon, while Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare for quarter-final action.
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Eoin Sheahan and Stuey Byrne are joined by Irish journalist Ian Willoughby, who is based in the Czechia, to preview tomorrow's match and run through the Czech back pages to get an idea of what the build up to the playoff semi-final is like from the opposition's perspective.
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The Green Scene’s David Wilson was joined by former Ireland international Glenn Whelan as they looked ahead to Ireland’s huge World Cup playoff in Prague against Czechia.
The Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green With Cadbury.
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Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

On Tuesday's Football Daily Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp.
Ireland continue preparations in World Cup playoffs with a training session ahead of Thursday’s clash in Prague
John Egan highlights the huge boost expected from travelling Irish fans
Assistant coach John O'Shea says Bosun Lawal is fit despite club concerns
Nathan Collins plays down midfield worries following Josh Cullen’s injury absence
Seamus Coleman returns to the squad, with leadership praised by teammates
Debate over match sharpness vs freshness as Ireland weigh up selection options
Collins opens up on his recent injury struggles at Brentford
Full Off The Ball coverage preview: commentary, fan content, and live shows from Prague
Josh Magennis hopes tournament experience can guide Northern Ireland past Italy
Ethan Ampadu backs Wales to use home advantage in their playoff push
Arsenal Women face Chelsea Women in a huge UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final
FA Community Shield set for Principality Stadium due to Wembley scheduling conflicts
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There was plenty to discuss on this week's podcast between FIFA's new policy to bring more women into coaching positions, a brilliant weekend of action in the LOIW and some sensational scores from Bunny Shaw and Chloe Kelly.
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to debate all this and plenty more.
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Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.