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On Thursday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest football news as Aston Villa end a 30-year trophy drought with a stunning 3-0 Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul.
Unai Emery secures a fifth Europa League crown and promises there is more success to come at Villa Park.
Reaction from Emi Buendia, Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash after Villa’s historic European triumph.
Matty Cash reveals he celebrated with Prince William following the biggest night of his Villa career.
OTB’s Michael McCarthy joins the Football Show to reflect on Aston Villa’s remarkable rise under Emery.
Southampton’s “Spygate” scandal deepens after the club lose their appeal against Championship sanctions.
The FA launches a wider investigation into the spying controversy that could lead to individual bans.
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali reacts to the fallout ahead of the Championship play-off final
The Athletic’s Matt Slater discusses whether football authorities handled the Southampton punishment correctly.
Former Hearts defender Alan Maybury believes this could be just the beginning of a major title push.
The Green Scene team debate who they want to see crowned Scottish Premiership champions
UEFA unveils radical new Swiss-style qualification plans for the 2030 World Cup and future Nations Leagues.
DR Congo relocate their World Cup training camp to Belgium amid the escalating Ebola outbreak in Kinshasa.
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It’s an Off The Ball Breakfast packed with sport, nostalgia, and a bit of chaos, as the lads start with more Westmeath chat (yes, again) and why big wins hit different when you’re surrounded by your own.

From there, it’s into the back pages and a deep dive on Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph: Unai Emery’s “good afternoon” arc, those PlayStation goals, and the growing cult of the set-piece coach, Austin McPhee.

Plus, Leinster nostalgia and the build-up to a chat with Isa Nacewa — one of the most complete players to wear blue — and a look ahead to more on the Southampton “Spygate” saga.
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The LOI Pod returned with another packed edition as Ben Symes sat in for Stephen Doyle, and he was joined as ever by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to break down all the biggest stories from a dramatic week in the League of Ireland.
The trio examined those names from the League of Ireland who were included in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad for the friendlies with Qatar and Canada.
The lads also discussed whether games could be called off to allow the players involved join the squad.
The issue of intensity and playing standards also proved a bone of contention and where the league has come from over the years.
Dundalk and Drogheda United take each other on in another Louth derby this Friday, and are Waterford about to turn a corner with Graham Coughlan in charge?
Also after Shelbourne defeated St. Patricks Athletic last week, can both of those sides turn attentions to hunting down leaders Shamrock Rovers?
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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, Europe and further afield.
Arsenal are crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a draw by Bournemouth.
Pep Guardiola reacts to losing the title race and addresses speculation surrounding his Manchester City future.
Bournemouth secure European football as Andoni Iraola reflects on a historic season and his friendship with Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal’s remarkable achievements under Arteta are broken down, including historic milestones and comparisons with past title-winning managers.
Attention turns to Arsenal’s final league game against Crystal Palace and their upcoming Champions League final showdown with PSG in Budapest.
Tottenham’s relegation fears deepen after defeat to Chelsea leaves their Premier League survival hanging in the balance.
Roberto De Zerbi and James Maddison assess Spurs’ struggles ahead of a decisive final-day clash with Everton.
Southampton are expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on rival clubs during the season.
Middlesbrough are reinstated and given a second chance to reach the Premier League in a Wembley play-off against Hull City.
The Newsround team debate whether Southampton’s punishment was fair and what it means for English football.
Aston Villa prepare for the Europa League final as Unai Emery, John McGinn and Emi Buendia look ahead to the occasion in Istanbul.
Line of Duty actor and Aston Villa super-fan Nigel Boyle discusses the strong Irish connection with the club on Off The Ball Breakfast.
Graham Hunter reflects on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City reign while Tim Vickery explains the controversy surrounding Neymar’s inclusion in Brazil’s World Cup squad.
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