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Mar 2026
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Touchdown in Prague, Col...

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On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Prague as Ireland continue preparations for the World Cup playoff with Czechia, plus there is the fallout from Mohammed Salah’s announcement that he will Liverpool this summer.

Seamus Coleman and Heimir Hallgrimsson speak from training as Ireland report a clean bill of health.

Team news from Czechia includes a possible bench role for Tomáš Souček, with Vladimír Darida returning and a Schick–Chory strike partnership expected.

Harvey Vale discusses declaring for Ireland, his Chelsea past, and a potential debut in a major playoff clash.

Tactical insight from Vinny Perth on how Ireland may set up against Czechia.

Czech football is rocked by match-fixing allegations, with dozens of disciplinary proceedings opened by the national association.

Josh Magennis says Northern Ireland will go “toe-to-toe” with Italy in their playoff semi-final.

Mohamed Salah confirms he will leave Liverpool this summer after nine trophy-laden years, with tribute calls from Jamie Carragher.

Injury blow for Arsenal as Eberechi Eze faces up to six weeks out with a calf problem.

Women’s Champions League roundup: Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1, Wolfsburg edge Lyon, while Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare for quarter-final action.

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