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Welcome to OTB Football. It's where you'll get the finest football analysis with some of the sharpest minds in the game, we'll throw in some nostalgia, transfer nonsense and legends interviews too. Graham Hunter, Brian Kerr, Eoin Doyle, Keith Treacy, David Connolly, Jonathan Wilson, Miguel Delaney and much more too!
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The Green Scene: Coleman's future, Irish transfer eyes are smiling, and what to do if that lot win the World Cup
Jul 1400:35:49Tap to summarizeBen Symes, Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are back on The Green Scene as the lads catch up on a busy few weeks in Irish football — from the FAI EGM and the fallout of Ireland’s “home” game with Israel being moved abroad, to what that means for players and supporters.There’s plenty of transfer chat too: Seamus Coleman training with Sheffield United and being linked with a host of Championship clubs, Troy Parrott’s next step after AZ, and where Alan Browne could land.Plus: Grady McDonnell’s move to Nottingham Forest, what Spurs should do with Mason Melia, Damien Duff linking up with Keith Andrews at Brentford, and a quick World Cup semi-final spin to finish.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing thegreenscene@offtheball.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
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WORLD CUP DAILY: 'This is just a game!' - tensions cooled ahead of England-Argentina clash | Lamine Yamal v Kylian Mbappe
Jul 1400:15:31Tap to summarizePhil Egan is back with Tuesday’s World Cup Daily as we build up to the first semi-final: Spain v France in Dallas, with Didier Deschamps chasing a fourth World Cup final and Spain’s 2010 echoes being talked up by Xabi Alonso.We also look ahead to England v Argentina in Atlanta, where security will be heightened amid the backdrop of historical tensions — plus reaction to the Tuchel/Bellingham storyline and Declan Rice’s fitness boost.And there’s Irish interest too: Shamrock Rovers try to overturn a 2-0 deficit in Tallaght, while John O’Shea backs Seamus Coleman to find the right next move.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026”. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Transcribe →INSIDE THE ODDS: "Bellingham is playing too well!" | The English brotherhood | Argentina's chaotic football
Jul 1400:29:20Tap to summarizeGer Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are here to bring you this week's episode of Inside The Odds, looking ahead to the upcoming Semi Final fixtures of Argentina versus England, and Spain versus France. Inside The Odds brought to you by Novibet. | Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly
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WORLD CUP DAILY: Poch sleepless in Seattle | Ronaldo's WC journey ends, but will Messi's continue?
Jul 700:13:31Tap to summarizePhil Egan rounds up Tuesday’s World Cup Daily as Belgium dump the USA out of the tournament with a 4-1 win in Seattle — despite Folarin Balogun’s controversial return after an appeal, and with a big injury blow for Amadou Onana.Spain edge Portugal 1-0 thanks to a late Mikel Merino winner, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career and prompting Roberto Martinez to step down — with plenty of debate on what Ronaldo’s international legacy really looks like.Plus, it’s Messi against Salah tonight as Argentina face Egypt, Switzerland meet Colombia, and there’s the latest on England injury worries and Shamrock Rovers first European tie of the summer in Malta.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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DEBATE: Is Ronaldo at fault for Portugal's exit? | 'He's CRISTIANO RONALDO!' | Morning Papers
Jul 700:48:36Tap to summarizeGer Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Enda Coll & Matthew Brennan bring you Tuesday morning’s papers following another night of World Cup drama.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
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WORLD CUP DAILY: England weather Mexican Azteca storm | Neymar's tears | Belgium's Balogun conundrum
Jul 600:11:47Tap to summarizePhil Egan rounds up a packed Monday on World Cup Daily as England survive a chaotic Azteca classic, beating Mexico 3-2 with Jude Bellingham’s first-half double and a Harry Kane penalty — before Jarell Quansah’s red card forces a frantic closing spell and Dan Burn-style heroics.There’s also a huge shock as Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to reach the quarters for the first time, with Neymar confirming his Brazil career is over.Plus: Cristiano Ronaldo says this is his last World Cup, FIFA’s Balogun ban U-turn sparks fury in Belgium, and the latest transfer/manager news.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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THE SATURDAY PANEL w/ David Meyler: The World Cup reaches the Last 16 stage | Cape Verde bow out
Jul 400:58:48Tap to summarizeJohn 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.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst
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THE LOI WRAP-UP: Coughlan's resurgent Blues | Shels find interim form | Rovers comeback to keep lead | OFF THE BALL
Jul 400:12:59Tap to summarizeOn 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 bottomShels find interim formRovers turn the tables on SligoBohs and Pats keep paceCork continue dominanceThe 2nd Round of the Women's FAI CupThe European dream beginsFairy tale World Cup runs endSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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LOI LATE NIGHT | Shane Keegan is the ’secret to Shels’ success!’ | Waterford’s huge win over Derry City
Jul 300:56:20Tap to summarizeShane 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.League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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SHELS SEE OFF DUNDALK | ‘Shackles off!’ | Shelbourne bounce back | Ciaran Kilduff & Lorcan Fitzgerald
Jul 300:09:25Tap to summarizeStephen 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.League of Ireland on Off The Ball.
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