Khune: Chiefs star can go to the World Cup with Bafana Kick Off

Mbokazi's coach: Our goals align with Bafana Kick Off

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Czech camp ahead of next month's playoff with Ireland, plus Manchester City secure their spot in the EFL Cup final with a dominant 5–1 aggregate victory over Newcastle, setting up a Wembley showdown with Arsenal. Omar Marmoush’s first-half brace and a Tijani Reijnders goal put City firmly in control in the second leg, despite a late Anthony Elanga consolation for Newcastle. Pep Guardiola praises his side’s performance and questions why new January signing Marc Guehi is currently ineligible for the final. Newcastle’s trophy defence ends, with Eddie Howe admitting missed chances proved costly but insisting there’s still plenty to fight for this season. Liverpool boss Arne Slot highlights the signing of France U21 defender Jeremy Jacquet as part of the club’s long-term recruitment model. The League of Ireland returns, headlined by champions Shamrock Rovers hosting Dundalk with live commentary on Newstalk and GoLoud. The LOI Pod returns for the new season, debating Shamrock Rovers’ defensive depth ahead of the campaign. Dion Fanning discusses Czechia boss Miroslav Koubek’s “island team” comments about Ireland ahead of their World Cup playoff. Rangers continue their strong run with a 5–1 win over Kilmarnock, closing the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts. Rangers manager Danny Rohl reflects on the club’s momentum since his arrival and their surge up the table. Newell’s Old Boys confirm plans to try to bring Lionel Messi back to his boyhood club in 2027 amid uncertainty over his long-term future. Former Chelsea and Everton midfielder Pat Nevin joins Off The Ball Breakfast to reflect on football nostalgia and how the modern game compares to the past. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Irish who made the moves on deadline day, plus Heimir Halgrimsson on the pressure ahead of Ireland's playoff with Czechia. Deadline day movement for Irish players, including who made moves and who stayed put Johnny Kenny joins Bolton on loan from Celtic in search of first-team football Sammie Szmodics heads to Derby County, reuniting with former manager John Eustace Andrew Moran returns to the Championship with a permanent move to Preston Aidomo Emakhu leaves Millwall to sign for Oxford United, while Festy Ebosele stays put Mipo Odubeko remains at Shelbourne after a late collapse of his move to Cercle Brugge Heimir Hallgrimsson plays down pressure relief despite Troy Parrott’s winner in Hungary Big Premier League talking points including Burnley Sunderland and Chelsea’s EFL Cup hopes Debate grows over Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City after more dropped points Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr future in doubt amid reports of unrest and frustration Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

David Luiz on how Brazil would handle the pressure of being World Cup hosts in 2014 This piece was written by Rupert Fryer for issue 13. I was standing in a hallway at Soccer City in Johannesburg. Brazil had just finished training ahead of their March friendly with South Africa and I had agreed to […] The post Sideshow takes Centre Stage appeared first on The Blizzard.

While most fans were focused on the 1974 World Cup, George Best was playing in South Africa. This piece was written by Luke Alfred for issue 14 Banned from international competition and unable to watch the 1974 World Cup on television, South African club owners devised a cunning plan. In a bid to boost home […] The post Best in Show appeared first on The Blizzard.

Modise, Mhlongo, Mntambo Want Pitso Back At Bafana Soccer Laduma

Kalou after Downs game: Now I understand why Bafana are doing well Kick Off

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. Could Evan Ferguson be on his way out of Roma, and is a move back to the Premier League a good move for his development? What is the latest on Troy Parrott? We hear the latest from David's trip to the Netherlands to see him play. And what about Anselmo Garcia McNulty, could he be next in line for an Ireland squad? James McClean is back in the League of Ireland, but what other players have also been on the move? The lads get into debate about where Michael Noonan should make his next move to. Should it be Europe, should it be the UK, or should he stay at Shamrock Rovers? There is debate about who starts up front for the game against Czechia in Prague. And what should be the midfield for that game in the Czech Republic? And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] 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/join

Six Goals Conceded: Bafana’s Shield Cracks At AFCON Soccer Laduma