Author of 'My Beautiful Sisters' and the founder of the Afghanistan National Women's Football team Khalida Popal joined Eoin Sheahan to detail her story, the struggle to get the Afghanistan Football Federation to acknowledge women's football, the fight against the Taliban, and her ultimate exile and refugee status.

Eoin Sheahan was joined by former long distance runner Catherina McKiernan who has won marathons across Europe as well as medalling at World and European Cross County Championships.

She dives into whether she has any regrets when reflecting on her illustrious career and what life post-competing has been like.

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Welcome to Tuesday's Football Daily where Phil Egan brings you the latest on a pair of Republic of Ireland internationals on the move.

We also hear from Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch after he added three more experienced players to his 2025 squad.

Jake Mulraney discusses his reasons for staying with St. Pat's.

Manchester City are set to purchase their third young defender of the transfer window, while a loan move for one of their former midfielders remains a possibility.

Matty Cash has further competition for the right-back spot at Aston Villa.

And we hear from Unai Emery and Ibrahima Konaté ahead of tonight's Champions League action.

Nathan Murphy sat down with Tham & Nhat Nguyen to talk about their incredible journey from Vietnam to Ireland to performing on the world's biggest stage.

While they once thought they'd never see each other again, they're now supporting each other through this new stage of life.

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Kathleen McNamee caught up with Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to run through an exciting round of fixtures in the WSL while discussing the recent appointment of Carla Ward as the manager of the Ireland Women's National Team

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Welcome to Monday's Football Daily, where Phil Egan has the latest on Antony and Marcus Rashford's futures at Manchester United, or lack there-of.

Pep Guardiola wants one of his in-form Manchester City stars to join Erling Haaland in committing his future to the club.

A Premier League target is available for a cut-price fee from Lyon this month.

And a Republic of Ireland U21 defender is on the move today.

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.

On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan looked back on Munster's heroic loss away to Northampton in the Investec Champions Cup.

The Athletic's Mark Critchley discussed a contrasting Sunday for the red and blue halves of Manchester.

Plus, Tommy Rooney was at yesterday's AIB All Ireland Club finals at Croke Park, and met with some of the protagonists.

And this morning's Bite assesses Manchester United's latest defeat to Brighton, which led to Ruben Amorim describing his squad as "maybe the worst" in the club's history. Ger, Arthur and Colm weighed up Amorim's claim during the Performance Rankings, before Mark Critchley gives his view.

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Richie McCormack & Vinny Perth reflect on the clash between Ipswich Town & Manchester City at Portman Road!

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As Manchester United fall yet again, Brian Kerr and Stephen Doyle reflect on another poor performance under new manager, Ruben Amorim.

But Brighton impress and leave us wondering what is next for this 'underdog' club?

They also touch on the news rocking Irish football at the moment as Colin Healy continues to speak out against the FAI.

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Kathleen McNamee caught up with new Match of the Day presenter Kelly Cates at the launch of the Lidl LGFA National League on the eve of becoming the first female co-presenter of MOTD with Gabby Logan.

They chatted about the changing face of sports broadcasting and how she found her voice in a male dominated world.

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Manchester United icon Denis Law has passed away at the age of 84.

Back in September of 2024, John Giles attended a special night to benefit the former striker who had announced in 2021 that he was suffering from dementia.

Listen back to John's memories of a truly great striker.