Republic of Ireland footballers Dara O Shea, Jayson Molumby, Chiedozie Ogbene and Nathan Collins all addressed the media ahead of their crucial Euros qualifier against France in the Aviva on Monday. While they all expressed their excitement at facing some of the best players in the world, Ogbene in particular is looking forward to settling the debate around whether he or Kylian Mbappe is faster. Nathan Collins is looking to go to war for manager Stephen Kenny, and Dara O'Shea and Jayson Molumby are hoping to continue their excellent relationship on the field. Football w/ Sky Ireland [00:15-09:15] - Dara O'Shea [09:15-17:15] - Jayson Molumby [17:15-25:33] - Chiedozie Ogbene [25:33-end] - Nathan Collins

Former Republic of Ireland international David Meyler joins Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell, broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward and OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the biggest stories in the world of football on this international weekend. They break down France’s frightening performance against the Dutch, put forward a case for the defence on Monday and discuss why football inspires such brilliant scenes in stadiums around the globe. Football on OTB with thanks to Sky Ireland

The keys are in the lock, the gate is open, but oh yes we’re here with a weekend Ramble! Marcus and Andy react to news that one of Spurs’ targets has replaced, erm, another of Spurs’ targets at Bayern Munich. And it was a terrible day in more ways than one for poor old Julian Nagelsmann… We recap an even worse day for Karim Benzema as Kylian Mbappé and co run wild against the Dutch, while Marcus makes his feelings known about Antoine Griezmann’s pink hair and Virgil van Dijk proves that he’s got guts of steel after withstanding a dodgy chicken curry. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kevin Kilbane joined Adrian Barry to look ahead to Ireland's group opener against France. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

The Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show to discuss the Republic of Ireland's win against Latvia and how Stephen Kenny's side should set up against France on Monday. ⚽️ with Sky.

With Jimbo away for the international break, Kelly Somers is in the Totally hot seat, with Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Charlie Eccleshare for company. This week sees the retirement of two sometimes great and sometimes terrible former Arsenal and Real Madrid players, Emmanuel Adebayor and Mesut Ozil, with the German in particular leaving a hugely divisive legacy. A genius turned live blogger. The Euro 2024 qualifying campaign begins with some stellar fixtures including Italy v England, Spain v a Haaland-less Norway, Zlatan’s Sweden v Belgium and captain Mbappe’s France v Koeman’s Netherlands. Paul Tenorio joins us to discuss a turbulent few months for the US national team since the World Cup, the courting of Folarin Balogun and why Patrick Vieira should be the next USA manager. Plus Hodgson, Conte and handsome Herve Renard. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Ozil and Adebayor, we hardly knew ye (02.00) • PART 2a: Roy Hodgson returns to Crystal Palace (13.00) • PART 2b: Conte somehow still at Spurs (19.00) • PART 3a: Italy v England preview (27.00) • PART 3b: Hughton’s Ghana get ready for action (33.00) • PART 3c: France v Netherlands preview (36.00) • PART 3d: Sweden v Belgium preview (46.00) • PART 4a: Paul Tenorio on an eventful few months for the USA (50.00) • PART 4b: New eras for Wales and Spain (57.00) • PART 4c: Sampaoli out, Renard in (62.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Murphy caught up with Ireland and Sheffield United defender John Egan on Thursday's Off The Ball. Between Evan Ferguson's goal-scoring debut in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat of Latvia, to taking on Kylian Mbappe and the rest of France on Monday next week, there was plenty to get stuck into here. In association with Sky

The international break is upon us, so after reviewing the weekend's action Kris, Jez and Phil look at les Bleus as they head into Euro Qualifying.

Former coach Vinny Perth joined OTB AM to talk about Ireland's win over Latvia last night and pointed out where we can improve so the team don't get hammered by France. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow