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Phil Egan is in for Monday’s World Cup Daily, with the big talking points from home and abroad.
Shelbourne confirm John Russell as their new manager, with the former Sligo Rovers boss set for his first game in the FAI Cup this Friday.
Plus, FIFA president Gianni Infantino floats the idea of a 64-team World Cup — and Keith Treacy and Eoin Doyle debate whether more teams means more jeopardy, more stories, and a better chance for Ireland to get back to the big stage.
We also look ahead to France v Spain, England v Argentina, Messi’s “godlike” status in Dallas, and the latest transfer updates involving Aston Villa and Manchester United.
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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:
Drogheda claim Louth derby bragging rights
Pats survive a barrage from the Blues
Galway, Sligo prepare for Connacht derby
Longford shock the Rebels
A full slate of Women's Premier Division fixtures
LOI teams in Europe hope to continue 2025 form.
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Stephen Doyle was in Dundalk for the Louth derby, between Dundalk FC and Drogheda United, as the Drogs earned a significant result with a 1-2 victory over their hosts. Stephen spoke with Drogs boss Kevin Doherty and Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff after the game.
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Phil Egan is joined for Friday’s World Cup Daily as France book their place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Morocco in Boston, with Kylian Mbappé playing down talk of them being favourites.
We look ahead to tonight’s quarter-final as Spain face Belgium, with Thibaut Courtois embracing the underdog tag, and there’s also the latest from England and Norway ahead of tomorrow’s clash, including fitness concerns for Thomas Tuchel.
Plus, a busy night for the League of Ireland in Europe: Bohemians take a 2-0 lead into their trip to St Joseph’s, while Derry City still have plenty to play for in the Brandywell after a 3-2 defeat in Sofia.
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Off The Ball’s Ben Symes spoke with Bohemians’ Alan Reynolds following his side’s 2-0 victory over Gibraltar’s St Joseph’s in the Europa Conference League Qualifiers.

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