World Cup News

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from both men's and women's international camps from Abbottstown. First senior call-up for winger Millenic Alli, on loan at Portsmouth F.C. from Luton Town F.C.. Liam Scales and Bosun Lawal expected in squad, with Sammie Szmodics and Jack Taylor departing. Heimir Hallgrímsson discusses preparations, while Stuey Byrne stresses the need for Ireland to maintain momentum. Carla Ward includes Aoibhe Brennan in her Ireland WNT squad for Poland. Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham Hotspur F.C. after seven games in interim charge. Former captain Gary Mabbutt says motivation will be key to Spurs’ survival push. Sean Dyche suggested as a candidate, while Roberto De Zerbi is a primary target for the permanent role. England squad update featuring returns for Harry Kane, Marc Guéhi and Anthony Gordon, with Jordan Henderson earning his 89th cap. Injury concerns for Arsenal F.C. after Piero Hincapié exits international duty, joining Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka on the list. Sonia Bompastor says Chelsea F.C. Women still believe in the title race after beating Aston Villa W.F.C.. New survey reveals strong opposition to VAR among Premier League supporters. Jermain Defoe takes first managerial role at Woking F.C. ahead of debut against Eastleigh F.C. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game to the Premier League and beyond. The Republic of Ireland fall to a heart-breaking 2–1 defeat against France at Tallaght Stadium despite a spirited display. Katie McCabe gives Ireland the perfect start, finishing brilliantly after carving France open with Emily Murphy in front of a record crowd of 8,376. France’s quality off the bench proves decisive as Melvine Malard comes on to score twice in eight minutes to snatch all three points. Ireland head coach Carla Ward reacts with pride post-match, praising her side’s courage and performance. Player of the Match Emily Murphy reflects on testing one of the world’s best teams right to the end. Elsewhere in qualifying, England women's national football team hammer Ukraine 6–1, Scotland win 5–0 in Luxembourg, Wales draw 2–2 in the Czech Republic, and Northern Ireland lose 2–0 to Switzerland. Attention turns to Ireland’s next test away to Netherlands women's national football team in Utrecht this Saturday after the Dutch drew 2–2 with Poland. In the Premier League, Liverpool suffer a ninth league defeat of the season, beaten 2–1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., leaving them stuck in fifth. Arne Slot admits his side must improve at both ends, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards praises his team’s response to a late equaliser. Everton secure their first home win in three months against Burnley, Brentford draw 0–0 at Bournemouth with Nathan Collins playing 90 minutes. Tonight’s title race heats up as Manchester City F.C. face Nottingham Forest with Pep Guardiola insisting there’s no margin for error, while leaders Arsenal F.C. travel to Brighton amid set-piece controversy surrounding Mikel Arteta. Manchester United look to continue strong form under Michael Carrick away to Newcastle United F.C., Celtic aim to keep their Scottish title hopes alive, Troy Parrott eyes a Dutch Cup semi-final start with AZ Alkmaar, and the latest Outside The Box podcast is available now. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join 'This week our live commentary game comes from Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers look to get their season back on track as they welcome Derry City to the capital. Kick off is at 8 o’clock on Friday and Stephen Doyle will be joined by Richie Towell in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.'

North London is red. Arsenal F.C. stormed the derby, overwhelming Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in a statement performance that reignites the title charge. The gap stretches back to five points, but with Manchester City F.C. still holding a game in hand, the pressure is far from over. City responded in kind, dispatching Newcastle at the Etihad. If Pep’s side keep stacking wins, will the weight of expectation prove too much for the Gunners? And could it all come down to that blockbuster showdown at the Etihad in April? At the other end of the table, Spurs are dangerously close to the relegation zone after a limp derby display, with a new manager still searching for answers. Could Tottenham genuinely be dragged into a survival battle? And if the unthinkable happened, would it go down as the most shocking relegation in Premier League history? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices