Celtic book their place in the Europa League play-off round with a 4–2 home win over Utrecht

Martin O’Neill reflects on Celtic’s European progress and the work paying off

O’Neill also gives his thoughts on former Hoops striker Robbie Keane’s early coaching success at Ferencváros

Nottingham Forest hammer Ferencváros as Sean Dyche reacts to a dominant European night

Aston Villa stage a thrilling comeback win as Unai Emery hails a strong group-stage finish

Sliding Doors podcast launches Monday, exploring football’s strangest almost-transfers

Episode one reveals how Ronaldo nearly swapped Barcelona for Rangers

Arne Slot provides injury updates on Jeremie Frimpong and Ibrahima Konaté ahead of Newcastle

Premier League managers react to injury concerns, squad sizes, and looming transfer deadline drama

Transfer moves, loans, and late-window decisions across the UK — plus a Scottish striker heading to Serie A

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Michael McCarthy is joined in studio by Shane Hannon and David Wilson for this week's Final One Standing, with a look ahead to this weekend's packed slate of Premier League fixtures, following the final matchday of the Champions League.

They are also joined on the line by Lee Phelps of William Hill

The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill

Michael McCarthy is joined in studio by Shane Hannon and David Wilson for this week's Final One Standing, with a look ahead to this weekend's packed slate of Premier League fixtures, following the final matchday of the Champions League.

They are also joined on the line by Lee Phelps of William Hill

The Final One Standing on Off The Ball with William Hill

Will O'Callaghan is joined by Ben Symes to round up some of the voices we heard at the LOI 2026 Launch in Whelan's on Wednesday afternoon.

In this episode you can hear from Michael Duffy, Alan Reynolds, Dawson Devoy, Kevin Doherty, Padraig Amond, Brendan Clarke and a feature interview with Shelbourne FC Women's star Pearl Slattery.

The full interviews with every clubs representatives will follow on your OTB Podcast feeds over the next few weeks!

Ahead of the President's Cup Final this weekend at Tallaght Stadium, where the meeting of the top two of last season takes centre-stage when Shamrock Rovers play Derry City, Lee Grace sat down with Stephen Doyle and Michael Duffy chatted to our own Ben Symes at the League of Ireland launch.

Remember you can listen to weekly live and exclusive match commentaries from the League of Ireland this season on Off The Ball and the GoLoud App.

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Richie McCormack chats to Will O’Callaghan about his new Off The Ball original podcast Sliding Doors, a brand new 6-part series detailing football transfers that almost happened… but didn’t.

Episode one will be released this Monday telling the story of Ronaldo and how he nearly ended up in Scotland with… Glasgow Rangers.

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Stephen Doyle caught up with Shelbourne Captain Pearl Slattery yesterday at the LOI 2026 Season Launch to look ahead at the new season as the Dublin club enter this edition of the Women's Premier Division with a new Manager in Sean Russell. Pearl also talks about the tough season they had last year, ultimately losing out on both FAI Cup and league title.

Dramatic final night of Champions League action across Europe

Five Premier League sides secure direct passage to the last 16

Benfica snatch qualification with a 98th-minute goalkeeper header

Jose Mourinho reacts to one of the most remarkable moments of his career

Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Man City all progress

Newcastle face a Champions League play-off despite drawing with PSG

Bodo/Glimt continue their fairytale run with a win over Atletico Madrid

Celtic gear up for a must-win Europa League clash with FC Utrecht

Europa League updates including Ferencváros, Aston Villa and Roma

Stephen Kenny looks ahead to the new League of Ireland season

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Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton bring you all of the latest sport thing news the morning after an absolutely outrageous end to the league phase of the Champions League - with a certain Jose Mourinho stealing the headlines once again! 

There is also chat around the loss of both Bundee Aki & Hugo Keenan ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations opener this day next week…

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Athlone Town Manager John Sullivan and Captain Hannah Waesch joined Will O'Callaghan earlier today at the LOI 2026 Season launch to look ahead at the 2025 Double winner's campaign to defend their status as the top team in Irish Women's Football.