FOOTBALL DAILY: Boycotts called for Israeli games, McGrath making 'grown men cry', Keane linked with UK return, and Arsenal book Budapest ticket

FOOTBALL DAILY: Boycotts called for Israeli games, McGrath making 'grown men cry', Keane linked with UK return, and Arsenal book Budapest ticket

May 6, 2026 · 14 min · Season 26 · Episode 531

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Phil Egan discusses the latest football news including Arsenal's Champions League success and player performances across Europe.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Europe, the Premier League and the international game. Arsenal reach their first UEFA Champions League final in 20 years after a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid Bukayo Saka scores the decisive goal in a 1-0 second-leg win in North London Mikel Arteta reflects on a special night and his side’s long-term ambitions Riccardo Calafiori calls qualification for the final in Budapest a major achievement Dion Fanning gives his analysis of Arsenal’s performance on the Football Show Bayern Munich prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain after a dramatic 5-4 first leg Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele continue PSG’s record-breaking attacking form Achraf Hakimi ruled out of PSG’s trip to Munich Robbie Keane dismisses speculation linking him with jobs in the UK, focusing on Ferencvaros Victor Ozhianvuna tipped as a future Ireland regular despite missing the latest squad Paul McGrath visits Dalkey United, inspiring young players Renee Slegers urges Arsenal Women to refocus on WSL qualification after European exit Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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