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John Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland International David Meyler for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, with the Round of 16 commencing this evening after a dramatic few days to begin the knockout stages.

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On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:
The Blues get themselves out from the bottom
Shels find interim form
Rovers turn the tables on Sligo
Bohs and Pats keep pace
Cork continue dominance
The 2nd Round of the Women's FAI Cup
The European dream begins
Fairy tale World Cup runs end
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Stephen Doyle was in Tolka Park for this week’s live League of Ireland commentary, as Shelbourne bounced back from 0-1 down after five minutes to beat Dundalk 2-1. Stephen got the post-match thoughts of Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff, and Shelbourne interim head coach Lorcan Fitzgerald.
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Shane Keegan is back as your host for this week’s League of Ireland Late Night with David Seagrave making his LOI Late Night debut in the co-host chair. They take all of your calls in the build up to Shamrock Rovers’ Pico Lopes taking on Lionel Messi as Cape Verde kick off against Argentina immediately following Late Night.
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Phil Egan brings you Friday’s World Cup Daily, as Portugal controversially book their place in the last 16 — a 94th-minute winner, VAR drama, and Cristiano Ronaldo on the scoresheet as Croatia are sent home.
Next up, it’s Portugal v Spain in Dallas, plus Switzerland make history with their first knockout win since 1938, and Australia and Egypt eye a first ever World Cup knockout victory.
We also look ahead to Cape Verde’s fairytale clash with Messi’s Argentina, the latest from England’s altitude planning for Mexico City, and a full night of LOI action — including live commentary of Shelbourne v Dundalk from Tolka Park.
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