Enda Coll chats with Alan Moore, sports journalist based in Moscow about the history of Russian football, where the clubs come from and the Irish influence in the country.

The History of Football in Russia | Irish influence, Gulags, Stalin and the 'people's club'

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After a big weekend of Champions League semi-finals, Kathleen & Captain Kare are joined by Goal.com's Ameé Ruszkai, and Emma Carroll has the WSL Team of the Week! Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

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The COYGIG Pod Ep.116 | Skinner, skorts & untucked shirts!

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The COYGIG Pod Ep.115 | Hope, devastation & reality | IRE 0 - 2 ENG

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The History of Football in Russia | Irish influence, Gulags, Stalin and the 'people's club'

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