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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Szmodics sore point, Belgium in town, the Kelly Brady final and LOI in Europe

Rachel Graham and Méabh De Búrca preview the Republic of Ireland's Nations League first leg against Belgium and react to Athlone Town's Cup final win, while Richie Towell and Barry Murphy talk the Boys in Green, League of Ireland, and Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers' European games.

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01:15 Rachel and Méabh review Athlone Town's Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final triumph over Bohemians.

09:50 Méabh and Rachel run through some of the latest news in the women's game including Megan Campbell's retirement, Emma Donohoe leaving the Peamount United management and the Women's Premier Division to receive an extra European place in the near future.

14:30 Rachel and Méabh delve through the Ireland squad named for the Nations League play-off against Belgium and preview Friday's first leg which will be broadcast live across RTÉ platforms.

23:40 Richie and Barry discuss the momentous week that Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes has just had on and off the pitch.

26:20 Barry and Richie reflect on Ireland's win over Armenia in the World Cup qualifiers and discuss matters including Sammie Szmodics' status after pulling out of the squad through injury and lining out for Ipswich days later.

38:30 Richie and Barry review the latest action from the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division and cast an eye ahead to the First Division play-off semi-finals.

50:00 Barry and Richie preview Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers' UEFA Conference League games against Shkendija and NK Celje respectively.


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Watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday from 7pm on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on the RTÉ News App and on rte.ie/sport


Watch Republic of Ireland v Belgium in the UEFA Women's Nations League play-offs on Friday from 6.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on the RTÉ News App and on rte.ie/sport. Listen to live radio commentary on an extended Game On with 2fm

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