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Phil Egan discusses the latest football news including VAR controversies, managerial changes, and upcoming fixtures.

On Thursday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football. Arsenal draw 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final first leg Mikel Arteta angered by VAR decision overturning late penalty appeal Penalties scored by Viktor Gyokeres and Julien Alvarez in Madrid Debate continues over foul on Eberechi Eze and VAR intervention Arsenal remain confident ahead of second leg at Emirates Stadium Upcoming fixtures include Arsenal vs Fulham and Atletico vs Valencia before decisive clash Bayern Munich prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain trailing 5-4 in other semi-final Football discussion features analysis from Philippe Auclair on PSG and ownership criticism Burnley part ways with manager Scott Parker after relegation struggles Veteran winger Ashley Young announces retirement at age 40 after 765 games and 39 England caps Aston Villa boss Unai Emery downplays past Europa League success ahead of semi-final Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira eyes historic European success Europa Conference League focus on Andrew Omobamidele with Strasbourg, plus Crystal Palace’s semi-final ambitions Arsenal women dominate Leicester 7-0 as Stina Blackstenius and…

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