FOOTBALL DAILY: Hallgrimsson announces squad, Liverpool progress while Newcastle & Spurs crash out, Gary Neville on United & Europa League action

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Republic of Ireland squad, Champions League and the Europa League.
Heimir Hallgrimsson names his Republic of Ireland squad ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff showdown with Czechia in Prague.

• Squad update from Abbottstown includes returning faces and a potential new addition.

• Liverpool cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield.

• Goals from Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch and Salah highlight one of Liverpool’s standout performances of the season.

• Barcelona dismantle Newcastle in a dramatic 7-2 win on the night, sealing an 8-3 aggregate victory.

• Reaction from Hansi Flick and Eddie Howe after a chaotic and high-scoring European clash.

• Tottenham win under Igor Tudor but still exit the Champions League after a narrow aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid.

• Harry Kane hits a historic milestone, becoming the first English player to score 50 Champions League goals as Bayern advance.

• Quarter-final ties confirmed, including Liverpool vs PSG and Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich.

• Manchester United talking points: Michael Carrick backs his players for England recalls, while Gary Neville weighs in on the club’s managerial future.

• Europa League drama as Ferencvaros collapse against Braga, while Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face decisive second legs.

• Wider football updates including Troy Parrott’s European hopes, Championship and WSL results, and FIFA discussions over Iran’s World Cup participation.
  
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