RTÉ to broadcast 200 hours of live soccer

RTÉ Television yesterday unveiled details of over 200 hours of live soccer coverage for the new season.

The station will broadcast all of the Republic of Ireland’s remaining crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers, Tuesday and Wednesday night’s live Champions League coverage, The Premiership, Eircom League, the FAI Ford Cup semi-finals and final, plus the FIFA Woman’s World Cup final.

Showcasing their renowned punditry skills will be RTÉ’s unrivalled soccer team including John Giles, Eamon Dunphy, Liam Brady, Graeme Souness, Ray Houghton and Trevor Steven, who will be joined this season by former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham and midfielder Ronnie Whelan.