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Lyon proved why they are one of the great European sides with a confident display against Arsenal which saw last season's champions drop out of the Champions League while Birmingham and Crystal Palace both secured their place in the Women's Super League after an exciting final day of the WSL2.
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look at a packed weekend of football and transfer news as some of the WSL's big names announced their intentions for the coming season.
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Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.
The trio kick things off by reacting to the official Republic of Ireland squad announcement, breaking down the biggest inclusions, omissions, and a few eyebrow-raising calls from the manager.
The lads then dive into what this squad says about the direction of the team, with a closer look at the blend of youth and experience ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
Ben, Matthew and David run through the players they’re most excited to see involved, as well as those who might feel unlucky to miss out, especially with opportunities opening up for fresh faces.
Could this be a chance for some of the emerging talent to make their mark on the international stage? Or will the more established names use this window to reassert themselves in green?
And with a few surprise selections in the mix, is this the beginning of a new chapter—or just a short-term experiment?
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Phil Egan brings you Tuesday’s Football Daily, previewing a packed show of domestic and international football updates
Heimir Hallgrimsson names his first Ireland squad since the World Cup playoff defeat to Czechia
Several players receive first senior international call-ups ahead of the Spain training camp and friendly vs Grenada
Ireland squad set for warm-weather camp in Murcia with one friendly fixture scheduled
Shamrock Rovers return to the top of the League of Ireland after a dominant 4-1 win over Drogheda United
John McGovern shines with a brace, supported by goals from Matt Healy and Maleace Asamoah
St Patrick's Athletic drop points in a 1-1 draw with Sligo Rovers
Waterford and Dundalk play out a dramatic 3-3 draw, with late goals and momentum swings
Bohemians extend winless run to nine games after a 2-2 derby draw with Shelbourne
Derry City remain unbeaten at Celtic Park thanks to a last-minute equaliser against Galway United
UCD go top of the First Division as Cork City slip up away to Kerry FC
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will keep fighting after a 3-3 draw with Everton in the title race
Arsenal now firmly in control of the Premier League title race with three games remaining
Mikel Arteta rallies Arsenal ahead of Champions League semi-final clash with Atletico Madrid
Scottish Premiership title race heats up as Hearts edge closer, while Rangers face an uphill battle
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Heimir Hallgrímsson sat down with our own Ben Symes to discuss the squad for Ireland’s friendly vs Grenada. They spoke exciting young players such as Jaden Umeh, Victor Ozhianvuna’s chances for Ireland, how committed is Owen Elding and what he expects to learn from this training camp.
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Former Manchester United and Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson joins Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford after Michael Carrick's Manchester United secured Champions League football for next year with a 3-2 win over old rivals Liverpool.

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