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FAI Cup final, U17s World Cup & Kenny to lead the line?

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Alan Cawley and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo this week to preview the FAI Cup final and U17 World Cup, react to the final round of Premier Division games and chat promotion/relegation, LOI in Europe and the next Ireland squad, while Rachel Graham picks her Ireland U23s XI.

Soccer • 8 hrs

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 2: (L-R) Troy Parrott of AZ Alkmaar, Joel Drommel of Sparta Rotterdam during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Sparta v AZ Alkmaar at the Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel on November 2, 2025 in Rotterdam Netherlands (Photo by

Euro wrap: Parrott misses from the spot in Alkmaar win

The Republic of Ireland's Troy Parrott missed from the spot in AZ Alkmaar's 1-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam.

Soccer • 02 Nov

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Olympique de Marseille at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo

Hostile reception won't dampen Trent's Liverpool love

Trent Alexander-Arnold said he will always love Liverpool however he is received at Anfield on Tuesday when Real Madrid face the Reds in the Champions League.

Soccer • 02 Nov

European: Real thrash Valencia; Bayern remain unbeaten

Real Madrid opened up a seven-point lead at the top of LaLiga as Jude Bellingham maintained his fine scoring form in a 4-0 thrashing of Valencia.

Soccer • 02 Nov

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Brody Lee, Alex Noonan and Corey Cummins-Sheridan at Dublin Airport ahead of the Republic of Ireland U17s flight to Qatar for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2025.

Ireland's minute 'men': How they compare to Euro peers

How do the Republic of Ireland U17 World Cup squad members compare to their European peers when it comes to exposure to men's first-team minutes at club level? Raf Diallo looks at the numbers.

Soccer • 02 Nov

Ireland's promotion party, U17 World Cup and LOI climax

Rachel Graham, Paul Corry and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast as we discuss Ireland's promotion play-off win over Belgium, look ahead to the final round of Men's Premier Division action, talk LOI in Europe, First Division play-offs and an exciting U17 World Cup squad.

Soccer • 29 Oct

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 22: General view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Juventus at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez

Real Madrid to seek compensation over Super League

Real Madrid say they will seek "substantial damages" from UEFA following a ruling linked to their efforts to form a European Super League.

Soccer • 29 Oct

MONACO, MONACO - AUGUST 06: Paul Pogba of AS Monaco poses for a portrait during the official UEFA Champions League 2025/26 portrait session on August 06, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Pogba nears return after serving anti-doping ban

Paul Pogba, who has not played a competitive match since September 2023, could make his debut for AS Monaco soon, manager Sebastien Pocognoli said, stressing the need to temper expectations ahead of the midfielder's return.

Soccer • 29 Oct

Marissa Sheva of Republic of Ireland, centre, is congratulate by teammates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva

Ward hails Ireland's 'heart, desire and fight'

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward hailed the spirit and endeavour of her team after they defeated Belgium 4-2 in the first leg of their Nations League promotion play-off at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Oct

THUN, SWITZERLAND - JULY 10: The players of Iceland pose for a team photo prior to kick-off ahead of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A match between Norway and Iceland at Arena Thun on July 10, 2025 in Thun, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Caparros - UEFA/UE

North go down to Iceland in play-off first leg

Northern Ireland were beaten 2-0 by Iceland in their Women's Nations League promotion/relegation play-off first leg at the Ballymena Showgrounds.

Soccer • 24 Oct

Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her and her side's third goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Brilliant Girls in Green outgun Belgium at Aviva

The Republic of Ireland produced their best performance of the Carla Ward era to outgun Belgium 4-2 in the first leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Oct

24 October 2025; Republic of Ireland players celebrate with supporters after Katie McCabe, hidden, scored their side's second goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Bel

Nations League recap: Ireland 4-2 Belgium

Ireland beat Belgium in the first leg of their Nations League play-off at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Oct

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 league phase match between Shamrock Rovers and Celje at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

'No class' - Bradley hits out at Celje boss Riera

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley hit out at NK Celje counterpart Albert Riera's remarks after their non-handshake, following the Conference League encounter between their sides at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Oct

Celtic's Liam Scales celebrates scoring to make it 1-1 during a UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Celtic and SK Sturm Graz at Celtic Park, on October 23, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Scales scores as Celtic storm back to beat Sturm Graz

Liam Scales scored a crucial equaliser with two goals in three second-half minutes getting Celtic motoring in the Europa League as Brendan Rodgers' side came from behind to beat 10-man Sturm Graz 2-1.

Soccer • 23 Oct

23 October 2025; Franko Kovačević of Celje celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 league phase match between Shamrock Rovers and Celje at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Prolific Kovacevic key as Celje defeat Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers face a major battle to progress from the league phase of the UEFA Conference League after they were outclassed 2-0 by Slovenian side NK Celje at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Oct

Skopje , Macedonia - 23 October 2025; Shelbourne players, including Jonathan Lunney, 6, react after conceding an injury time own goal, scored by Patrick Barrett, during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 league phase match between KF Shkendija and Shelbou

Late drama as Shelbourne suffer Shkendija heartbreak

A cruel own goal in stoppage time denied Shelbourne a deserved draw at the National Arena in Skopje as North Macedonians Shkendija snatched a 1-0 win at the death.

Soccer • 23 Oct

Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White (centre) celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's first goal from a penalty during the UEFA Europa League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Thursday October 23, 2025.

Europa League round-up: Forest win, Eagles shock Villa

Aston Villa suffered a Europa League humbling as they were beaten 2-1 by Dutch minnows Go Ahead Eagles in Deventer.

Soccer • 23 Oct

23 October 2025; Franko Kovačević of Celje scores his side's second goal during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 league phase match between Shamrock Rovers and Celje at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Conference League recap: Defeats for Shels and Hoops

Shamrock Rovers suffer a 2-0 home loss to NK Celje in the UEFA Conference League after Shelbourne fell to a late 1-0 defeat at KF Shkendija in North Macedonia.

Soccer • 23 Oct

Alexander Isak of Liverpool chases the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Liverpool FC at Frankfurt Stadion on October 22, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Slot hoping Isak groin issue is 'not that bad'

Liverpool's 5-1 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt ended their four-match losing streak but came at a cost as Alexander Isak and Jeremie Frimpong suffered injuries.

Soccer • 23 Oct

Guglielmo Vicario stops a ball during the UEFA Champions League, league phase - day 3, football match between AS Monaco and Tottenham Hotspur FC at the Stade Louis II in the Principality of Monaco on October 22, 2025.

Vicario thwarts Monaco to earn Tottenham a draw

A string of fine saves by Guglielmo Vicario helped Tottenham claim a 0-0 draw at Monaco to remain unbeaten in the Champions League..

Soccer • 22 Oct

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Tyrique George of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Chelsea FC and AFC Ajax at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2025 in London, England. (Ph

Teenagers impress as Chelsea thrash woeful 10-man Ajax

Chelsea romped to a 5-1 win over Ajax at Stamford Bridge as Brazilian teenager Estevao provided further evidence of his scintillating talent.

Soccer • 22 Oct

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 22: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool scores his team's first goal past Michael Zetterer of Eintracht Frankfurt during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Eintr

Liverpool emphatic in victory over Eintracht Frankfurt

Hugo Ekitike scored on his return to Eintracht Frankfurt as Liverpool ended their four-match losing streak with a confident 5-1 Champions League comeback victory in Germany.

Soccer • 22 Oct

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham in action against Juventus in the Champions League.

Champions League wrap: Real edge Juve, big Bayern win

Jude Bellingham scored his first goal since June as Real Madrid saw off Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu to maintain their 100% record in this season's Champions League.

Soccer • 22 Oct

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 22: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool scores his team's second goal past Michael Zetterer of Eintracht Frankfurt during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Liverpool FC a

Champions Lge recap: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool

Liverpool put their recent poor form behind them as they travelled to Germany and beat Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.

Soccer • 22 Oct

Liam Scales during a Celtic MD-1 press conference at Celtic Park, on October 22, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Scales urges Celtic to 'get back to basics' amid blip

Liam Scales believes Celtic have to get back to basics as they prepare for a "massive" Europa League clash with Sturm Graz at Parkhead tonight.

Soccer • 23 Oct

European soccer

FAI Cup final, U17s World Cup & Kenny to lead the line?

Euro wrap: Parrott misses from the spot in Alkmaar win

Hostile reception won't dampen Trent's Liverpool love

European: Real thrash Valencia; Bayern remain unbeaten

Ireland's minute 'men': How they compare to Euro peers

Ireland's promotion party, U17 World Cup and LOI climax

Real Madrid to seek compensation over Super League

Pogba nears return after serving anti-doping ban

Ward hails Ireland's 'heart, desire and fight'

North go down to Iceland in play-off first leg

Brilliant Girls in Green outgun Belgium at Aviva

Nations League recap: Ireland 4-2 Belgium

'No class' - Bradley hits out at Celje boss Riera

Scales scores as Celtic storm back to beat Sturm Graz

Prolific Kovacevic key as Celje defeat Shamrock Rovers

Late drama as Shelbourne suffer Shkendija heartbreak

Europa League round-up: Forest win, Eagles shock Villa

Conference League recap: Defeats for Shels and Hoops

Slot hoping Isak groin issue is 'not that bad'

Vicario thwarts Monaco to earn Tottenham a draw

Teenagers impress as Chelsea thrash woeful 10-man Ajax

Liverpool emphatic in victory over Eintracht Frankfurt

Champions League wrap: Real edge Juve, big Bayern win

Champions Lge recap: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool

Scales urges Celtic to 'get back to basics' amid blip