Podcasts by World Football

Ange Postecoglou: The influences and legacy of the Tottenham Hotspur boss from 2023-12-03T17:50

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has made an impressive start since joining the London club in the summer, bringing optimism back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with his style of play a...

Vilda’s vindication? Spain win the World Cup from 2023-08-20T16:14

Spain beat England 1-0 to win their first FIFA World Cup. Mani Djazmi, Maz Farookhi and Katie Smith are joined by former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley to discuss the final and Spain manager ...

All roads (and rivers!) lead to the final from 2023-08-19T17:00

Katie Smith, Mani Djazmi and Maz Farookhi take a ferry trip down the Parramatta River from Sydney's Circular Quay to the Olympic Park, where tomorrow either Spain or England will be crowned worl...

Afghanistan's women team still waiting from 2023-08-19T09:50

In 2021, Afghanistan's women's national players fled Kabul to Australia, following the return to power of the Taliban. No women's team representing Afghanistan has kicked a ball in international...

Tillies Done! Lionesses roar into World Cup final from 2023-08-16T15:45

Join Mani Djazmi and Katie Smith at Stadium Australia in Sydney as they reflect on England reaching the Women's World Cup final for the very first time after beating the co-hosts 3-1.

We ...

El capitan Carmona smashes Spain into the final from 2023-08-15T14:56

Maz Farookhi is in Auckland as Spain reach their first final in only their third World Cup finals appearance thanks to second-half strikes from teenage sensation Salma Paralluelo and captain Olg...

The Final Four from 2023-08-14T10:11

Mani Djazmi and Katie Smith are in Sydney and Maz Farookhi is in Auckland for the final week of the Women’s World Cup. Ahead of the first semi-final between Spain v Sweden, former Spain captain ...

A day with Wellington Phoenix: New Zealand’s only professional club from 2023-08-12T23:05

Join Maz Farookhi as she travels to Wellington Phoenix, New Zealand’s only professional football club to see the impact of the Women’s World Cup.

The club was founded in 2007 but the women...

Matildas mania sweeps across Australia from 2023-08-12T17:03

Mani Djazmi is in Brisbane, as co-hosts Australia reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the very first time after beating France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout after it finished...

Spain and Sweden surge into semis from 2023-08-11T14:36

Join Maz Farookhi in Wellington as Spain reach their first ever World Cup semi-final following a 2-1 victory over 2019 runners up Netherlands. A goal from Barcelona’s Salma Paralluelo in the 111...

The last eight from 2023-08-10T13:04

Mani Djazmi, Maz Farookhi and Katie Smith are back together to preview the four quarter-finals.

Maz joins from Wellington to tell us about a quite extraordinary Netherlands press conferenc...

Colombia and France end World Cup dreams for Jamaica and Morocco from 2023-08-08T14:42

Katie Smith is in Melbourne where Colombia have made history, booking their spot in the last eight for the first time by beating Jamaica 1-0. Katie catches up with Colombian journalist Valentina...

Australia shine, England survive from 2023-08-07T15:35

There are huge celebrations in Sydney where Australia comfortably made it through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Denmark.

Mani Djazmi spoke to jubi...

Sweden shock the world champions USA from 2023-08-06T15:31

Katie Smith is in Melbourne, where Sweden have knocked out the back-to-back defending world champions USA in a dramatic penalty shootout.

Katie speaks to jubilant Sweden fans and dejected ...

Are Japan the team to beat? from 2023-08-05T13:09

2011 winners Japan beat Norway 3-1 to make it through to the quarter finals of the World Cup. Japanese sports writer Masujima Midori joins Maz Farookhi to discuss the teams performance.

T...

Moroccan miracle, German failure and Dutch candour from 2023-08-04T14:32

In today's episode, Mani Djazmi, Maz Farookhi and Katie Smith reflect on Morocco's miraculous progression to the last 16 at the Women’s World Cup.

Mani chats to two-time World Cup-winner ...

History-making Reggae Girlz shock Brazil from 2023-08-02T15:08

Katie Smith and Mani Djazmi are in Melbourne as Jamaica make history by becoming the first men's or women's Caribbean team to reach the knockout stages of a World Cup.

Jamaican journalist ...

How good are the USA? from 2023-08-01T13:02

Maz Farookhi is in Auckland as the four-time winners of the World Cup, the United States, are into the knockout stages of the World Cup following a 0-0 draw with Portugal.

Maz speaks to Th...

Crisis averted! Matildas march into the last 16 from 2023-07-31T16:15

Katie Smith and Mani Djazmi are joined by not one, not two, but three former Australian internationals in the shape of Mark Schwarzer, Amy Chapman and Alicia Ferguson to reflect on the Matildas’...

Football Ferns fall as Norway smash six goals from 2023-07-30T11:52

New Zealand become the first ever hosts of the Women’s World Cup to exit at the group stage, after their 0-0 draw with Switzerland. Maz Farookhi speaks to former Football Fern Bex Sowden about N...

Kerr-ching? Sam Kerr says she’s ready to play from 2023-07-29T08:00

Mani Djazmi is in Brisbane as star Australia forward Sam Kerr says she’ll definitely be playing in their crunch match against Olympic champions Canada on Monday. Former Australia international A...

Pressure on hosts as Nigeria shock Australia from 2023-07-27T17:37

Mani Djazmi reflects on Nigeria's shock 3-2 victory over hosts Australia, while Maz Farookhi is in Wellington with reaction to an entertaining 1-1 draw between the USA and the Netherlands, in a ...

Fantastic Filipinas floor the Football Ferns from 2023-07-25T13:32

It’s a tale of two cities on the latest World Football. Maz Farookhi is in Wellington and Katie Smith is in Auckland as the Philippines score their first ever World Cup goal and get their first ...

Imperious Germany and the singing South Korea coach from 2023-07-24T16:24

Mani Djazmi is in Melbourne as two-time world champions Germany hit debutants Morocco for six in their tournament opener.

Argentina's wait for a first World Cup win goes on as they are bea...

USA off to winning start and the history-making Palestinian from 2023-07-22T14:25

Mani Djazmi and Maz Farookhi reflect on holders USA's opening game win over Vietnam in Auckland, including hearing from Meg Linehan, senior writer for The Athletic.

And we speak to FIFA a...

Philippines tears of joy, Nigeria’s 'keeper heroics and the USA’s newest star from 2023-07-21T12:06

The Philippines become the second country to make their World Cup debut and Maz speaks to journalist Ryan Fenix about what it was like to be in the stadium to watch his country.

Katie Smi...

New Zealand’s shock win and no Kerr, no problem for Australia from 2023-07-20T17:33

World Football's Maz Farookhi is in Auckland to discuss New Zealand's first ever win at a Women's World Cup as Hannah Wilkinson’s goal stunned Norway. There was a minute’s silence before kick-of...

‘This is my naked truth’: The Matildas’ nude calendar 24 years on from 2023-07-19T09:33

As the Australian Matildas get ready to kick off their home World Cup campaign, Katie Smith goes back to a time when life was very different for the women representing the national side when the...

Women’s World Cup preview with Carli Lloyd from 2023-07-18T12:21

With just two days to go until the world’s biggest ever women’s sports event kicks off in New Zealand and Australia, World Football’s Mani Djazmi and Katie Smith are in Sydney, with Maz Farookhi...

Sam Kerr: The making of a Matilda from 2023-07-15T09:41

Sam Kerr is at the pinnacle of her career. She’s won her fourth Women’s Super League title with Chelsea, another FA Cup and is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in world football, winn...

The breakthrough stars of the Women’s World Cup from 2023-06-25T16:47

Delyth Lloyd and Mani Djazmi profile the players who could make their breakthrough on the global stage at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Journalist Jen O’Neill joins t...

The Women’s World Cup debutants take centre stage from 2023-06-04T17:10

Mani Djazmi and Sarah Mulkerrins profile the eight teams set to make their Women’s World Cup debuts at the upcoming tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

They’re joined by journalist J...

The final goodbye from 2023-03-23T18:13

In the last weekly edition of the programme, presenter Mani Djazmi, Heather O'Reilly and Pat Nevin reflect on 22 years of World Football.

World Cup expansion and the Reyna-Berhalter feud from 2023-03-16T18:29

Former World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly and former professional player Pat Nevin join Mani Djazmi to discuss FIFA - football's world governing body decision to have a 48 team men's World Cup wh...

Lise Klaveness and her UEFA ambitions from 2023-03-09T18:04

Mani Djazmi is joined by Pat Nevin and Heather O’Reilly for the latest episode of World Football.

We speak to President of the Norwegian Football Federation, Lise Klaveness, about her amb...

Turkish football fans support the earthquake victims from 2023-03-02T17:08

Turkish football writer Bora Isyar tells us about the resumption of the Turkish Süper Lig and the reaction of Besiktas fans, who threw toys onto the pitch in protest against the government’s han...

Haiti celebrate and Turkish football returns from 2023-02-23T17:35

Haiti's Chelsea Supris celebrates reaching the World Cup for the very first time in the country's history. And as football resumes in Turkey following the devastating earthquakes, the Gambian in...

Papua New Guinea's World Cup dream from 2023-02-16T17:58

Papua New Guinea captain Rayleen Bauelua looks ahead to the World Cup qualification play-offs.

Picture on website: Papua New Guinea women's soccer team line up before a friendly game again...

Turkish footballer Kamil Çörekçi: "I'm still in shock" from 2023-02-09T17:35

Hatayspor defender Kamil Çörekçi provides an eyewitness account of the earthquake which has killed thousands in Turkey and Syria. He tells us how he and his family survived and how he is still h...

Monza's Matteo Pessina and the history making Seattle Sounders from 2023-02-02T17:34

AC Monza captain Matteo Pessina reflects on a successful week, beating Juventus and passing an economics exam. And we speak to Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris as they prepare to become th...

Joy, upsets and surrealism in the Cup from 2023-01-26T18:21

Pays de Cassel player Ayrance Leganase looks back on his team's 7-nil loss to PSG in the Coupe de France. Having once been told he might need to have his left foot amputated, he got to share the...

Age cheating and rule changes from 2023-01-19T18:57

Former Cameroon player Patrick Suffo and agent Paulo Teixeira discuss the issue of age fraud in football. Plus, Pat Nevin gives his views on the latest decisions made by football's law makers IF...

Remembering Vialli and a Palestinian ref making history from 2023-01-12T18:10

We pay tribute to the former Italy, Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea player Gianluca Vialli who sadly died last week. Plus, we meet Palestinian refugee Heba Saadia who's been selected as one of t...

Roy Hodgson: Liverpool, England and returning home from 2023-01-06T12:48

In the second part of our interview with Roy Hodgson, he reflects on troubled times at Liverpool and England. He also talks about retirement, the role of luck in football. and the joy of ending ...

Pele's funeral and trouble in the USA from 2023-01-05T18:59

Brazilian journalist Ricardo Setyon reflects on Pele's funeral. The former USA international Heather O'Reilly gives her view on a shocking story involving the coach of the USA men's team. And we...

A tribute to Pele from 2022-12-30T12:10

Friends and former team-mates pay their respects to Pele. The former Brazil and Santos player Rildo tells us how Pele halted the Nigerian civil war, and the former New York Cosmos defender Werne...

In conversation with Roy Hodgson: from Sweden to the San Siro from 2022-12-22T17:02

The former Inter Milan, Liverpool and England coach Roy Hodgson remembers his early career.

In the first of two special programmes he recalls playing in South Africa during the Apartheid e...

Argentina rejoices as Messi matches Maradona from 2022-12-19T01:12

Argentine journalist Francisco Canepa, and delirious Argentina fans, reflect on an incredible World Cup final.

We also hear from Ambet Yuson, General-Secretary of Building and Woodworkers ...

Looking ahead to the World Cup final from 2022-12-15T18:20

Will Lionel Messi finally lift the World Cup trophy? We look ahead to France v Argentina and hear from Messi's former team-mate Pablo Zabaleta. Mani Djazmi and Pat Nevin are joined by L'Equipe j...

Messi’s ‘inner Diego’&Croatia’s midfield maestros from 2022-12-12T17:15

Mani Djazmi is joined by Argentine journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo and Moroccan Amine El Amri to preview the World Cup semi-finals: Argentina v Croatia and Morocco v France.

We hear from ...

The quarter finals are here! from 2022-12-08T18:30

We look ahead to the quarter finals of Qatar 2022 focusing on Argentina and Morocco. We also go behind the scenes at the Netherlands training camp and get an insight into Dutch winger Cody Gakpo...

Magic Morocco and brilliant Brazil from 2022-12-07T11:01

Morocco fans celebrate after their team made history by beating Spain. And we visit a specially created fan fest for migrant workers in a cricket ground on the edge of Doha.

France flying, Japan's new dimension and 'hungry' Djourou from 2022-12-04T23:29

We hear from Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima and former Swiss player Johan Djourou, plus some happy French fans after their team booked a place in the quarter-finals.

Ghana glee as Suarez sobs from 2022-12-02T22:49

Ghana fans find comfort in defeat as Uruguay, and their arch-nemesis Luis Suarez, also go home. Meanwhile Australian fans look ahead to the Argentina match, and we hear from former Socceroo Luke...

Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta and grudge matches from 2022-12-01T21:34

Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta reflects on his team's performances so far and looks ahead to their round of 16 match against Australia. We also explore the troubles between Serbia and Switzerland ah...

Iran v USA and the African renaissance from 2022-11-29T08:46

Iranian fans and USA journalist Sam Stejskal look ahead to the crucial and politically charged group match between their teams. And we hear from the delighted fans of Ghana and Brazil following ...

Drogba’s ambitions, German relief and an Argentine odyssey from 2022-11-27T23:55

Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba tells us his blueprint for African football. We head to the Ghana team hotel to hear from technical advisor Chris Hughton. Morocco and Costa Rica fan...

Klinsmann: Spain is the team we fear the most from 2022-11-26T21:30

Jurgen Klinsmann talks to Mani Djazmi ahead of Germany's must-win World Cup game against Spain.

The former striker and World Cup winner says a second successive group stage exit would be a...

Iranian pride, Qatari misery&Tunisia’s Doha takeover from 2022-11-25T22:33

We hear from Iranian fans as they beat Wales to keep their hopes of World Cup progress alive. Ahmed Hashim, editor of Qatar Football Live, reflects on the host nation’s early exit from the World...

Japanese joy, Cameroon's Seb Bassong and USA's Yunus Musah from 2022-11-24T20:45

Mani Djazmi and Pat Nevin are joined by former Cameroon international Sébastien Bassong. There are reflections on Japan's shock win over Germany. And ahead of their match against England, we hea...

Messi misery as Saudis shock World Cup from 2022-11-22T22:19

Saudi Arabia fans dance in Doha after beating Argentina, and Cesc Fàbregas discusses Spain’s chances. We also hear from Ghana's Tariq Lamptey, and former Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé tells ...

Ecuadorian ecstasy, Iranian anger and Senegalese despair from 2022-11-20T21:27

John Bennett goes behind the scenes of the World Cup, as Qatar 2022 kicks off. We hear from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, USA midfielder Kellyn Acosta and lots of very happy Ecuadorian fans...

Counting down to the World Cup from 2022-11-17T19:45

Presenter Mani Djazmi is in Qatar as the build-up to the World Cup intensifies. He's joined by World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly, former Scotland player Pat Nevin and Qatar based journalist Ahme...

Socceroo Joel King and Zambia's James Chamanga from 2022-11-10T17:34

Australia's Joel King relives the moment he found out he'd been picked for the World Cup. And we hear from James Chamanga, the 42 year old striker from Zambia who's still banging in the goals. Listen

Cesc Fàbregas loving life in Como from 2022-11-03T18:53

Cesc Fàbregas joins us from Como to discuss the joy of playing in Italy's Serie B. He reflects on last season at Monaco, which he describes as the worst year of his life, and explains the projec...

German striker Deniz Undav and Glasgow City from 2022-10-27T18:35

Brighton's Deniz Undav talks about his challenging journey to the English Premier League. And Glasgow City's CEO Laura Montgomery discusses the changes in women's football in Scotland.

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CF Montréal and the end of an era for River Plate from 2022-10-20T16:55

Montréal and Canada midfielder Samuel Piette discusses how he's having fun for club and country this year. And we reflect on changing times at River Plate as legendary coach Marcelo Gallardo say...

Werder Bremen's Niclas Füllkrug and the Amputee World Champions from 2022-10-13T16:35

The German Bundesliga's top scorer Niclas Füllkrug talks about the possibility of being selected for Qatar 2022. Plus, we hear about the Turkish Amputee football team, after they won the Amputee...

Tragedy in Indonesia from 2022-10-06T17:00

Former Indonesia international Raphael Maitimo and eye witness Aditya Wahyu Pratama reflect on the stadium disaster in Malang which killed over 125 people. And we hear from Algerian internationa...

Bonus Podcast: In conversation with Carlos Queiroz from 2022-09-29T18:34

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz looks ahead to the World Cup and discusses his return to the Iranian national team.

Carlos Queiroz and Union Berlin from 2022-09-29T18:30

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz looks ahead to the World Cup and we hear from Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow.

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Monza's first win and San Diego's record breakers from 2022-09-22T17:21

Monza striker Christian Gytkjaer relives his match winning goal against Juventus. We also hear from the San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney following a record breaking match against Angel City. Listen

Philippe Senderos on Servette and meeting the Queen from 2022-09-15T17:43

Mani Djzami is joined by former World Cup winner Heather O’Reilly and former South Africa captain Dean Furman on the latest edition. Dean talks about his playing career and his current club: War...

Brazil’s dominance of Copa Libertadores and the return of the WSL from 2022-09-08T15:30

Brazilian football journalist Ricardo Setyon joins us to reflect on the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores, which saw wins for Athletico Paranaense and Flamengo set up an all-Brazilian final f...

The lowdown on Brazilian Antony from 2022-09-01T18:20

Former São Paulo executive director Alexandre Passaro discusses Manchester United's new signing Antony and gives an insight into the Brazilian winger's character. And history has been made in Ir...

Shakhtar Donetsk, and O'Reilly's Champions League dream from 2022-08-25T17:39

Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin discusses the return of the Ukrainian Premier League. And the former USA international Heather O'Reilly reflects on her UEFA Champions League adventure with Sh...

Ukraine, Afghanistan and Lewes FC from 2022-08-18T18:31

Shakhtar Donetsk's Director of Football, Darijo Srna, discusses the return of the Ukrainian Premier League, with matches to be played in Ukraine. And we're joined by the former Afghanistan women...

La Liga kicks off from 2022-08-11T17:08

Ahead of the new Spanish football season we hear from RCD Mallorca President Andy Kohlberg and Celta de Vigo's Luca de la Torre. Plus, Spanish broadcaster Alvaro Romeo assesses the current finan...

FC Köln and Canada's Stephanie Labbé from 2022-08-04T17:29

FC Köln's Kristian Pedersen looks ahead to the new season. After just missing out on promotion with Union Berlin, and an unsuccessful trial with Borussia Monchengladbach, he is finally fulfillin...

Heather O’Reilly comes out of retirement and Euro 2022 final preview from 2022-07-28T16:27

World Cup winner, three-time Olympic gold medallist and World Football co-host Heather O’Reilly tells us how she’s coming out of retirement in order to play in the UEFA Women's Champions League ...

Euro 2022 and the women's Africa Cup of Nations from 2022-07-21T17:50

Dutch defender Dominique Janssen looks ahead to her Euro 2022 quarter-final and reflects on the tournament. We also hear from South Africa's Thalea Smidt ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final...

Euro 2022 and D.C. United's hero returns from 2022-07-14T18:28

The former Norway international Solveig Gulbrandsen reflects on an 8-nil loss for her country. Finland midfielder Emma Koivisto shares her experiences of Euro 2022. And the D.C. United captain S...

Bonus Podcast: In Conversation with Otto Addo from 2022-07-07T18:00

Hear the full interview with Ghana coach Otto Addo as he looks ahead to the World Cup. He’s actually a man with two jobs, because he’s also the Talent Development Trainer at Borussia Dortmund. A...

Ghana's Otto Addo and Euro 2022 kicks off from 2022-07-07T17:15

Belgium midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet looks ahead to their opening match against at Euro 2022 against Iceland. Plus, we speak to a man with two jobs, the the Ghana national team coach and Bor...

Euro 2022 and the rise of Hong Kong from 2022-06-30T16:28

Norway's Amalie Eikeland looks ahead to Euro 2022. Also on the programme, Hong Kong international Matt Orr talks about qualifying for the Asian Cup for the first time since 1968.

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India coach Igor Stimac and a new dawn for MLS? from 2022-06-23T15:29

Igor Stimac discusses the challenges of coaching the India national team, and the former USA international Marcelo Balbao takes a closer look at a new broadcasting deal for Major League Soccer.<...

Socceroo Aziz Behich and the return of Heather O'Reilly from 2022-06-16T18:32

Australia's Aziz Behich reflects on a famous night for the Socceroos as they secured World Cup qualification with a win over Peru. The former South African international Matthew Booth discusses ...

Germany's Babett Peter and Australia's World Cup dream from 2022-06-09T16:52

The recently retired Real Madrid and Germany defender Babett Peter looks back on her career. The former Socceroo John Aloisi discusses Australia's World Cup qualification campaign. And were the ...

Victory for Ukraine and promotion for Berlusconi's Monza from 2022-06-02T14:43

We reflect on Ukraine's win over Scotland and look ahead to their World Cup play-off against Wales. Monza striker Christian Gytkjaer discusses his team's promotion to Serie A and the role of own...

Zinchenko, Pellegrini and the Champions League final from 2022-05-26T16:20

Manuel Pellegrini looks ahead to the UEFA Champions League final and Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko discusses the emotions of representing his country and reflects on Manchester City's dramatic t...

Martin Laursen, AC Milan and the women's Champions League final from 2022-05-19T16:36

The former Former AC Milan, Aston Villa and Denmark defender Martin Laursen looks ahead to the finale of the Serie A season and shares memories of his time playing in Italy. And we look ahead t...

Manuel Pellegrini, Cremonese and Cowdenbeath from 2022-05-12T17:57

Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini talks about their cup success this season and gives his opinion on Manchester City's signing of Erling Haaland. Also on the programme, Cremonese defender Caleb...

Portugal's Dolores Silva and troubles in China from 2022-05-05T17:32

Portugal captain Dolores Silva discusses her country's backdoor qualification for Euro 2022. Plus, why has boom turned to bust for Chinese football?

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Seattle Sounders and Toulouse FC from 2022-04-28T17:30

Former Seattle Sounder Steve Zakuani reflects on the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final. And Toulouse's Australian international Denis Genreau discusses his team's promotion.

Shakhtar Donetsk and Bulgaria's Hristov twins from 2022-04-21T17:14

Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin discusses the challenges faced by the club and the country. Plus we hear from Bulgarian internationals, and twins, Andrea and Petko Hristov.

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Santi Cazorla and unhappy NAC Breda fans from 2022-04-14T17:10

The former Arsenal and Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla looks back on his career. Plus, we hear from a NAC Breda fan angry at a potential takeover of the Dutch club.

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The coaches of Iran, USA and Qatar from 2022-04-07T18:25

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez, Iran's Dragan Skočić and USA's Greg Berhalter look ahead to the world Cup. Plus, we remember the clash between the USA and Iran in 1998, a match that has been describe...

Bonus Podcast: In conversation with Qatar coach Félix Sánchez from 2022-04-02T14:30

Qatar coach Félix Sánchez sits down with Mani Djazmi to look ahead to the World Cup. You can hear the full interview in this bonus podcast.

Counting down to Qatar 2022 from 2022-03-31T19:30

In the week of the World Cup draw, Mani Djazmi travels to the tournament's host country Qatar where he speaks to Croatia international Lovro Majer, Supreme Committee CEO Nasser Al Khater, migran...

Socceroos, Craig Foster and Vanuatu from 2022-03-24T18:46

Footballer-turned-human rights activist Craig Foster discusses Australia's national team and Qatar 2022. We also hear from Vanuatu player Jared Clark after a Covid outbreak ended their World Cup...

Canada and Ecuador on the verge of the World Cup from 2022-03-17T18:35

Canadian international Jonathan Osorio discusses their push to qualify for Qatar 2022. We also find out more about Ecuador's World Cup hopefuls, and hear from Portugal's Andre Silva.

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Chelsea, Ukraine and a riot in Mexico from 2022-03-10T18:59

Pat Nevin discusses Chelsea's uncertain future and we hear from Ukraine international Nicole Kozlova about the emotional stress of war. We also find out more about the brutal violence which brok...

Escaping Ukraine: The story of Lluis Cortes from 2022-03-03T19:53

The coach of Ukraine's women's team, Lluis Cortes, talks about his dramatic journey out of Ukraine following the Russian invasion. We also discuss the future of Chelsea after owner Roman Abramov...

Crisis in Ukraine from 2022-02-24T19:54

Former Ukraine international footballer Evgeniy Levchenko talks about his pain and shock after Russia's invasion. We also hear from the assistant coach and goalkeeper of Saudi Arabia's women's n...

Bonus Podcast: In conversation with India's Sunil Chhetri from 2022-02-18T13:42

Hear the full interview with the Bengaluru and India captain Sunil Chhetri, widely regarded as the greatest Indian football player of all time. He looks back at some of the highlights of his car...

India's Sunil Chhetri and building St Louis from 2022-02-17T19:09

India's record goal scorer Sunil Chhetri talks about Lionel Messi, North Korean adventures and his love of tigers. We are also joined by the former goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel who is now buildi...

Bonus Podcast: Afghan footballer Fati from 2022-02-15T11:42

In this bonus podcast, you can listen to the full interview with Afghan footballer Fati. She describes her terrifying escape from the Taliban and relocation to Australia, where Fati and her team...

Afghanistan reunited from 2022-02-10T18:46

Afghan footballer Fati talks about her escape from the Taliban and her return to football. Exiled Afghanistan players have reunited in Australia and are back training together for the first time...

Africa Cup of Nations: Third time lucky for Senegal? from 2022-02-03T20:01

Mani Djazmi is joined by former Scotland international Pat Nevin and 2002 Africa Cup of Nations winner with Cameroon Patrick Suffo to discuss the week's biggest football stories.

Former S...

Africa Cup of Nations: The Olembe Stadium tragedy from 2022-01-27T18:47

Cameroon football journalist Giovanni Wanneh reflects on what he saw as he was caught up in some of the crush ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations match between hosts Cameroon and Comoros.

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Africa Cup of Nations: The Olembe Stadium tragedy from 2022-01-27T18:47

Cameroon football journalist Giovanni Wanneh reflects on what he saw as he was caught up in some of the crush ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations match between hosts Cameroon and Comoros. We also l...

Africa Cup of Nations: Into the knockouts from 2022-01-20T18:40

The Comoros captain Najim Abdou reflects on an historic moment for the country. Burkina Faso midfielder Adama Guira looks ahead to the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations. The former Ghana...

Africa Cup of Nations: Under way in Cameroon from 2022-01-13T18:48

The former Uganda and Sierra Leone coach Johnny McKinstry discusses a slow start to the Africa Cup of Nations. We also hear from the former Cameroon coach Claude Le Roy.

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Counting down to the Africa Cup of Nations from 2022-01-06T17:55

Nigeria's Efe Ambrose and Cameroon's Patrick Suffo look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations. We also hear from the Gambia captain Pa Modou Jagne as he prepares for his country's first ever AFCON....

Bojan Krkić and Finland's Linda Sällström from 2021-12-30T12:44

Bojan Krkić discusses the new generation of young players at his old club Barcelona. Finland's leading goal scorer Linda Sällström looks ahead to the European Championship. And Pat Nevin looks b...

Footballers and faith from 2021-12-23T16:51

Crystal Palace defender Joel Ward and the former Portsmouth player Linvoy Primus discuss their Christian faith. We also hear from former USA international Jaelene Daniels, whose religious belief...

Champions! Atlas finally win the Mexican title from 2021-12-16T21:15

We hear from fans of Atlas after their team won the Liga MX title for the first time since 1951. And we pay tribute to Argentina's Sergio Aguero following his retirement.

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Portland's Larrys Mabiala and Syria's Oliver Kass Kawo from 2021-12-09T18:41

Ahead of the MLS Cup final we hear from Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala as his team prepare to take on New York City FC. We also hear from Oliver Kass Kawo, a 20-year-old Swedish-Syrian...

Big wins, Louis Saha and coaching in the Highlands from 2021-12-02T20:00

The former Manchester United striker Louis Saha remembers playing for Sir Alex Ferguson. We hear from the new coach of Fort William, a club in the Scottish Highlands once described as the worst ...

The Copa Libertadores final 2021 from 2021-11-25T20:05

World Cup winner Gilberto Silva looks ahead to the Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras. Also on the programme, the former Australia international Alicia Ferguson reacts to the...

Serbia's Nikola Milenković and Ghana's Andy Yiadom from 2021-11-18T17:39

Reflections on a dramatic week of World Cup qualifiers with Serbia and Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenković and Ghana's Andy Yiadom. We also hear from Marseille's young American winger Konrad d...

Brazil's Gilberto Silva and Thailand coach Mano Pölking from 2021-11-11T18:30

World Cup winner Gilberto Silva explains how his tough upbringing shaped him as a footballer. And Thailand's new coach Mano Pölking looks ahead to the Suzuki Cup and explains the cultural differ...

In conversation with Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite from 2021-11-04T18:03

The Denmark international Martin Braithwaite talks about a tumultuous time for Barcelona following the exits of Lionel Messi and Ronald Koeman. And Braithwaite also describes how his positive mi...

Koeman's departure and Padova's Niko Kirwan from 2021-10-28T17:18

New Zealand's Niko Kirwan talks about his sporting family and first international goal. Plus, is Xavi the right coach for Barcelona following the departure of Ronald Koeman? And we hear from FIF...

Biennial World Cups and Belgium's surprise league leaders from 2021-10-21T18:06

Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet gives an insight into the recent biennial World Cup discussions. We also hear from history graduate turned defender Chris Burgess who currently plays for Belgium's Uni...

Welcoming back Mr. Ranieri from 2021-10-14T17:39

Watford defender William Troost-Ekong discusses Claudio Ranieri's Premier League return. We also hear from the Sierra Leone national team coach John Keister as the country looks ahead to competi...

Abuse allegations in the NWSL from 2021-10-07T20:09

Heather O'Reilly reacts to the abuse allegations which have rocked women's football. Heather O'Reilly played under coach Paul Riley at the North Carolina Courage. He faces allegations of sexual ...

A famous night for FC Sheriff from 2021-09-30T15:59

FC Sheriff's Sébastien Thill talks about his winning goal against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, which created one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history. And Freiburg goa...

Thalea Smidt’s Champions League dream from 2021-09-23T17:52

South African midfielder Thalea Smidt tells us about her excitement ahead of playing for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies in the inaugural African Women’s Champions League and how she feels the new tour...

From 9th tier to Serie A – Chievo phoenix club dreams from 2021-09-16T17:37

Chievo Verona legend Sergio Pellissier tells us about the formation of a new phoenix club, after the original club went out of business in August. Plus Hugo Alvarado explains how his eye for tal...

A World Cup every two years? from 2021-09-09T17:59

Nigeria's Sunday Oliseh discusses the proposal to have a biennial World Cup. South Africa's new national team coach, Hugo Broos, reflects on the recent World Cup qualifiers. We also hear the tra...

South American frustrations and J-League dreams from 2021-09-02T17:35

Peru's assistant coach Nolberto Solano assesses the latest club v country row. And we hear from the Spanish coach of Urawa Reds, Ricardo Rodriguez, about life in the J-League.

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Mind games with Malmö's Jon Dahl Tommason from 2021-08-26T17:26

Malmö coach Jon Dahl Tomasson discusses his club's qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage. And we speak to the former Afghanistan women's captain Shamila Kohestani about the cri...

The Psychology of goalkeepers with Australia's Maty Ryan from 2021-08-19T16:25

Real Sociedad goalkeeper Maty Ryan looks back on the last 10 months of his career and tells us why he suddenly fell out of favour at Brighton. We also hear from blind footballer Gael Riviere ahe...

Messi in Paris and Greuther Fürth back in the Bundesliga from 2021-08-12T18:38

Greuther Fürth captain Branimir Hrgota looks ahead to the new season, following their promotion to the Bundesliga. Plus, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss Lionel Messi's move to Paris Saint...

St Pauli's Jackson Irvine and South Africa's Ode Fulutudilu from 2021-08-05T18:16

Australian international Jackson Irvine talks about his move to Hamburg's FC St Pauli. Also on the programme, South Africa's Ode Fulutudilu discusses her tough journey to professional football.<...

Olympic opportunities, regression and pressure from 2021-07-29T18:10

South Africa's Janine van Wyk discusses the future opportunities for Zambia's Barbra Banda following some impressive performances at the Tokyo Olympics. China's under-16 coach Chan Yuen Ting ref...

Serial winner Pitso Mosimane and El Salvador's Joaquín Rivas from 2021-07-22T17:22

We hear from Pitso Mosimane, the South African coach who keeps on adding trophies to his collection. His most recent one was the African Champions League which he won with Egypt's Al-Ahly last w...

The Olympics are coming! from 2021-07-15T18:55

USA striker Lynn Williams joins us from Japan as she prepares for the Tokyo Olympics. The USA women's team is hoping to become the first to win back-to-back World Cup and Olympic titles.

P...

Euro 2020, Claudio Ranieri and Copa America from 2021-07-08T17:55

Claudio Ranieri looks ahead to the final of Euro 2020 between Italy and England. We're also joined by former England international Tony Dorigo. Plus, can Lionel Messi win his first major interna...

Euro 2020: Shocks, thrillers and own goals from 2021-07-01T16:55

Hungary coach Marco Rossi tells us why selfishness and a lack of unity cost France, Portugal and Germany their places at Euro 2020. Former Czech Republic captain Václav Němeček looks ahead to th...

Euro 2020: The knockouts begin from 2021-06-24T18:35

As the knockout stage of Euro 2020 gets underway, the former Denmark international and European Championship winner John Sivebek discusses the emotions of Danish fans after the collapse of Chris...

Euro 2020: Ronaldo's records and Eriksen's collapse from 2021-06-17T18:15

We hear from the Finland captain Tim Sparv, who was on the pitch when Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest. Portugal's Jose Fonte pays tribute to his record-breaking team-mate Cristiano R...

Euro 2020: The long wait is over from 2021-06-10T19:49

Hungary midfielder Adam Nagy, Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky and Denmark's Christian Eriksen look ahead to Euro 2020.

(Photo: Teemu Pukki scores against Liechtenstein in Helsinki. Credi...

Finland goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký on saunas, beer and the Euros (bonus podcast) from 2021-06-08T15:41

In this bonus podcast, World Football's Mani Djazmi speaks to the Finnish international Lukáš Hrádeck. The Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper talks about his love for alcohol and saunas, as he prepares...

Venezia promoted and Copa America on the move from 2021-06-03T16:18

Venezia FC's Harvey St Clair discusses the unique nature of football in Venice, following the club's promotion to Serie A. Also on the programme, Peru's assistant coach Nolberto Solano talks abo...

Salomon Kalou and the Champions League final from 2021-05-27T17:55

Former Chelsea player Salomon Kalou looks ahead to this year's Champions League final. He also reflects on the finals he played in against Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

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Lille's Jose Fonte and Barça's Ana-Maria Crnogorčević from 2021-05-20T18:30

Jose Fonte looks ahead to the final game of the French season, with Lille on the verge of surprisingly winning the title. And Barcelona's Ana-Maria Crnogorčević looks back on her team's Champion...

The rise of Barça's women and Crew-less in Columbus from 2021-05-13T18:42

A look ahead to the women's Champions League final between Chelsea and Barcelona. The former Barcelona director Maria Teixidor gives an insight into the rapid rise of the club's women's team. Pl...

Kelechi Iheanacho: Faith, goals and more goals from 2021-05-06T18:25

Leicester City's in-form striker Kelechi Iheanacho reflects on a great season, in which he's become one of the Premier League's leading goal scorers. We discuss the UEFA Champions League and Jos...

FC Goa and Dynamo Kyiv's Mircea Lucescu from 2021-04-29T17:59

FC Goa's Brandon Fernandes discusses his team's run in the Asian Champions League and the surge of Covid cases in India. Plus, Dynamo Kyiv's 75 year old coach Mircea Lucescu talks about winning ...

Super League chaos and the coach of Sweden from 2021-04-22T18:45

Reflections on the rapid rise and fall of the proposed European Super League. Plus, Sweden coach Janne Andersson talks about the return of Zlatan Ibrahimović to the national team.

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Norway's protests and Brazilian publicity stunts from 2021-04-15T16:59

Norway coach Ståle Solbakken discusses his team's recent protest against human rights abuses. And we hear from the Brazilian social media celebrity who has signed a professional contract with Ri...

D.C. United, El Clásico and an inspirational Puerto Rican from 2021-04-08T17:45

D.C. United coach Hernán Losada discusses the influx of young talent from South America into Major League Soccer. And the former Puerto Rico goalkeeper Anita Rabell tells us how she overcame a c...

Bayer Leverkusen's woes and Gambia's hero from 2021-04-01T18:25

Bayer Leverkusen's director of football Simon Rolfes explains the decision to sack their coach and their plans for the future. Gambia's Assan Ceesay reflects on the historic goal which earned hi...

Mergers, managers and Romania's Liga 2 from 2021-03-25T18:35

Metaloglobus București player Ovidiu Herea joins us to discuss an incredible end to the Romanian Liga II season. And the CEO of Belgian's Pro league Pierre Francois talks about the possibility o...

Cuba's Jorge Corrales and Wolfsburg's Kevin Mbabu from 2021-03-18T18:25

Cuban footballer Jorge Corrales discusses an historic moment for the national team, for the first time foreign-based footballers can now play for Cuba. And the Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu tal...

A Caf coronation, Löw leaving and the prize money pay gap from 2021-03-11T20:10

Former Confederation of African Football executive committee member, Musa Bility, gives us his take on Patrice Motsepe's unopposed election as Caf President after the South African's three rival...

Chinese Super League uncertainty and Fifa Council from 2021-03-04T19:37

With the Chinese Super League champions, Jiangsu FC, ceasing operations just 108 days after winning the title we look at whether more clubs could follow before the 2021 season starts in April. G...

Yohan Cabaye, 'Super Agents' and İstanbul Başakşehir from 2021-02-25T19:00

Former France international Yohan Cabaye discusses his decision to retire from football. Players' agent Mino Raiola talks about his motivation. And we find out what's gone wrong for the Turkish ...

Ibrahim Ba, Colo Colo and the Milan derby from 2021-02-18T17:20

Ibrahim Ba looks ahead to the Milan derby. Plus, Brondy's Theresa Eslund discusses her career and looks ahead to facing Lyon in the UEFA Champions League.

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Protests, death threats and a fake footballer from 2021-02-11T18:35

Myanmar goalkeeper Kyaw Zin Htet tells us about his decision to protest following the military coup. Norway's Tom Henning Øvrebø tells us why death threats are an occupational hazard for referee...

Barca's Joan Laporta and USA coach Vlatko Andonovski from 2021-02-04T18:45

Barcelona's Presidential candidate Joan Laporta talks about the future of Lionel Messi, and how he intends to deal with a debt of nearly $1.5bn. And we'll also be joined by the coach of the USA...

The Thomas Tuchel diet: No wheat, no sugar from 2021-01-28T19:50

Goalkeeper Hendrik Bonmann talks about his former coach Thomas Tuchel. Plus, Brazil's Gláuber Berti looks ahead to the final of the Copa Libertadores and remembers his cameo appearance for Manch...

Dead bats in Cameroon and brick walls in Austria from 2021-01-21T18:20

Namibia's Pat-Nevin Uanivi joins us from the African Nations Championship in Cameroon. And Sturm Graz player Jon Gorenc-Stankovic tells us the secret of a good defence.

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Good times for Santos from 2021-01-14T20:35

With Santos reaching the Copa Libertadores final, we speak to the former Santos captain Rildo Menezes. And we find out more about the game's all time leading goal scorer Josef Bican.

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Big plans and high hopes for Anguilla from 2021-01-07T21:23

Anguilla national team coach Stern John talks about his new job and his hunt for new players. Wales international Helen Ward tells us why she briefly considered quitting the game. And Pat Nevin ...

Tragedy on Stairway 13 from 2020-12-31T13:28

On the 50th anniversary of the Ibrox stadium disaster, Roddy Forsyth, Pat Nevin and survivor John Hodgson join Mani Djazmi to remember the tragedy which killed 66 people and injured many more at...

Nights out with Maradona and Ice Hockey with Cruyff from 2020-12-24T12:59

Thomas Rongen shares some fascinating stories and memories, from the glory days of the North American Soccer League in the early 1980s, to leading American Samoa to it's first ever international...

A new era for Beitar Jerusalem? from 2020-12-17T19:45

We look at the historic co-ownership of Beitar Jerusalem by an Arab and a Jew. Beitar have never had an Arab player but now they have an Arabic co-owner. Moshe Hogeg, who signed a partnership wi...

Walking off in solidarity from 2020-12-10T18:50

Başakşehir's Nacer Chadli discusses the decision to abandon a Champions League match after an alleged racist incident. And we pay tribute to Italy's 1982 World Cup hero Paolo Rossi.

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Tears in Lima and joy in the Arctic from 2020-12-04T10:28

We reflect on differing fortunes for Norway's Bodo/Glimt and Peru's Alianza Lima. Plus, Icelandic goalkeeper Guðbjörg Gunnarsdóttir talks about the challenge of balancing motherhood with footbal...

El Diego: A tribute from 2020-11-26T19:50

We pay tribute to Diego Armando Maradona. We hear from Claudio Marangoni, who played against him in his early years in the Argentinean league. He describes Maradona as being like a hurricane. An...

Yannick Bolasie, The Gambia and winning in China from 2020-11-19T19:30

The DR Congo and Everton winger Yannick Bolasie talks about the frustration at not getting game time with his club, and the joy of being back playing for his country. Plus, the Gambia coach Tom ...

Sassuolo flying high and African politics from 2020-11-12T19:45

South African FA supremo Danny Jordaan discusses the race to become the President of the Confederation of African Football. And Sassuolo's Pedro Obiang discusses his team's impressive start to t...

IFK Göteborg and Gio Reyna's mum from 2020-11-05T19:20

Former IFK Göteborg player Pontus Kåmark discusses the club's surprise relegation fight. Ghana's Asamoah Gyan explains his reasons for returning home to continue his career. And the former USA i...

A fresh start in Turkey and happy birthday Maradona! from 2020-10-29T21:15

Alanyaspor's Steven Caulker talks about life in Turkey and tells us how he's rebuilding his career after overcoming addiction problems. And Julio Arca wishes Diego Maradona a happy 60th birthday...

Anger in Nigeria and Happy Birthday Pelé! from 2020-10-22T18:08

Nigerian international John Ogu calls for players to boycott matches following the protests and violence in Nigeria. And the former New York Cosmos captain Werner Roth wishes his old team mate, ...

Arsene Wenger, Andre Ayew and what if? from 2020-10-15T17:55

Arsene Wenger discusses his love affair with Arsenal FC. And we report from the international friendly between Ghana and Qatar, hearing from Andre Ayew and Hassan Al-Haydos.

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Elbows and spitting in South America from 2020-10-08T18:30

Peru's Nolberto Solano talks about the fun and violence of South American World Cup qualifiers. And lawyer Mr Leven Siano tells us about his dreams for Brazil's Vasco da Gama as he attempts to b...

Delight for Ferencváros from 2020-10-01T18:58

We hear the unbridled excitement of forward Tokmac Nguen about the prospect of making his debut in the UEFA Champions League. He plays for Hungary's Ferencváros who have qualified for the group ...

Anger and heartbreak for Al Hilal from 2020-09-24T17:18

Al Hilal coach Răzvan Lucescu expresses his anger following his team's expulsion from the AFC Champions League. Al Hilal were unable to field a team after Covid-19 swept through the squad.

Andriy Shevchenko and trouble in Dresden from 2020-09-17T17:15

The former AC Milan and Chelsea player Andriy Shevchenko looks back on his career. And Dynamo Dresden's Chris Löwe joins us after his team's match against Hamburg made headlines around the world...

Cádiz back in La Liga from 2020-09-10T18:20

41 year old Cádiz captain and goalkeeper, Alberto Cifuentes, looks ahead to the new La Liga season. We look back at a chaotic few days for the Czech national team. And Mexico's Pavel Pardo tells...

Rock bottom and 30 years without a win from 2020-09-03T17:50

The former Leicester and Sunderland winger Matt Piper opens up about how his life spiralled out of control after injuries forced him to retire at just 24.

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heath...

Messi moving, the Jacob Blake boycotts and Hiddink's Curacao from 2020-08-27T19:00

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly reflect on Lionel Messi's decision to leave Barcelona with Gaston Recondo, who was one of the journalists to break the news in Argentina.

With M...

Looking ahead to the UEFA Champions League final from 2020-08-20T16:49

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly preview the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich. We also hear from the former Stuttgart and RB Leipzig coach Ale...

How to run a football club during a pandemic from 2020-08-13T16:55

Lille owner Gerard Lopez gives an insight into the challenges of running a football club and outlines his vision for how to compete with Europe's biggest teams. We also hear from a history-makin...

Five minutes from Death. A Footballer in Beirut from 2020-08-06T15:29

Lebanon international Edmond Chehade tells us how he was caught in the blast that rocked Beirut. We also hear from his team-mate Omar Buigel. Also on the show, Tony Dorigo recalls stories from h...

The return of Ricky van Wolfswinkel and the misunderstood Nicolas Anelka from 2020-07-30T16:44

Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel discusses his return to football after brain surgery. And the former France and Real Madrid player Nicolas Anelka looks back on his career.

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Başakşehir win the Turkish League and Remembering Biri Biri from 2020-07-23T16:37

Swiss midfielder Gökhan İnler talks about winning the Turkish title with Başakşehir. And the Gambia captain, Pa Modou Jagne, pays tribute to his country’s greatest ever player, Biri Biri.

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Jay Bothroyd, the J-League and playing with Gaddafi from 2020-07-16T17:40

Footballer Jay Bothroyd tells stories from his time in Italy and Japan. Coach Carrie Taylor tells us why she quit San Diego Loyal after just two games. And Chris Hughton pays tribute to his form...

MLS is back, chaos in Melbourne and an unstoppable Faroese from 2020-07-09T16:20

D.C. United coach Ben Olsen talks about the return of soccer in the USA. Melbourne City's French midfielder Florin Berenguer discusses his club's efforts to get out of Melbourne before shutdown....

Tough times in Colombia and Brazil from 2020-07-02T19:10

Goalkeeper Vanessa Cordoba discusses the frustrations of being a female footballer in Colombia. We're in Brazil to find out more about the controversial decision to resume football. And we pay t...

Black Lives Matter: The backlash from 2020-06-25T19:55

Sparta Prague's Costa Nhamoinesu describes the racist incidents in Czech football in reaction to the Black Lives Matters movement. The former Australia international Alicia Ferguson reacts to t...

'1970 wasn’t football... it was like Cirque du Soleil' from 2020-06-18T18:00

Sunday will be the 50th anniversary of the World Cup final of 1970 when Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in Mexico City's Azteca stadium to win their third World Cup in 12 years. But this wasn't any old Wo...

Tackling racism “too big and too deep for football” from 2020-06-11T17:25

French World Cup winner and vocal anti-racism campaigner Christian Karembeu discusses the continuing fallout from the killing of George Floyd in the United States and how football should tackle ...

Black Lives Matter: Protests, racism and football from 2020-06-04T17:01

USA internationals Jess McDonald and Bill Hamid discuss what it means to be African-American, as protests sweep across the world following the death of George Floyd. Plus, the Ferencvaros player...

Brescia's Massimo Cellino on Serie A restart and Balotelli from 2020-05-28T18:05

The owner of Brescia, Massimo Cellino, joins us to discuss plans to restart the season. He also gives his views on the future of the club's mercurial striker Mario Balotelli.

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Wolfsburg's Kevin Mbabu and Nigeria's Efe Ambrose from 2020-05-21T17:20

Wolfsburg's Swiss international, Kevin Mbabu, talks about the return of the German Bundesliga. And we also hear from the former Celtic and Nigeria player Efe Ambrose.

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Referee Mark Clattenburg and the return of Suwon’s Adam Taggart from 2020-05-14T17:05

Mark Clattenburg discusses the implications of Covid-19 for referees and looks back on his career highlights. Australian international Adam Taggart talks about the return of football in South Ko...

In conversation with Finland captain Tim Sparv (bonus podcast) from 2020-05-08T17:18

In this bonus podcast, the FC Midtjylland and Finland midfielder Tim Sparv discusses life in lockdown, qualifying for Euro 2020, his love of books, climate change, Qatar's human rights and playi...

Neven Subotić and the return of the Bundesliga from 2020-05-07T17:15

Union Berlin's Neven Subotić discusses the imminent return of football in Germany. The Finland captain Tim Sparv talks about his frustration over the delay to Euro 2020. And 50 years on, we reme...

Carli Lloyd, Vivianne Miedema and Socceroo Adam Taggart from 2020-04-30T18:12

USA international Carli Lloyd reflects on her career and talks about the impact of Covid-19. Australia's Adam Taggart discusses the return of football in South Korea. We also hear form Arsenal's...

Brescia's Simon Skrabb and Damien Comolli from 2020-04-23T17:14

Brescia's Simon Skrabb talks about life in lock-down and the possibility of Serie A football returning. And the former Liverpool and Fenerbahçe Sporting Director, Damien Comolli, unpicks some of...

Paderborn's Christian Strohdiek and footballer-turned-chemist Toni Dovale from 2020-04-16T17:35

Spanish footballer Toni Dovale talks about his work as a pharmacist during the Covid-19 crisis. And Paderborn captain Christian Strohdiek discusses the prospect of football returning in Germany....

Torino's Ola Aina and RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch from 2020-04-09T17:18

Torino's Ola Aina talks about life in lockdown and Red Bull Salzburg's American coach Jesse Marsch discusses his career and philosophy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

In conversation with Jesse Marsch (bonus podcast) from 2020-04-09T14:36

In this bonus podcast, hear the full interview with Red Bull Salzburg's American coach Jesse Marsch. Mani Djazmi spent an hour talking to him, about his career, his principles, and coaching the ...

Pay cuts, Christian Kabasele and football in Nicaragua from 2020-04-02T17:46

Watford and Belgium defender Christian Kabasele talks about life in lock down. Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss whether top earning footballers should take pay cuts. And journalist Camilo ...

Christian Karembeu, coronavirus and the resilient Paul Canoville from 2020-03-26T18:50

Christian Karembeu pays tribute to Real Madrid's former President, Lorenzo Sanz who died after contracting the coronavirus. Paul Canoville remembers the racism he suffered playing for Chelsea in...

Gaëtan Bong, coronavirus and the last game in Zanzibar from 2020-03-19T20:22

Cameroon's Gaëtan Bong talks about isolation, learning to cook and keeping fit during the coronavirus pandemic. And in search of football, we travel to Zanzibar for a Premier League match.

The hero of Saarbrücken, Coronavirus and Odion Ighalo from 2020-03-12T18:20

FC Saarbrücken goalkeeper Daniel Batz talks about his German Cup heroics. And Odion Ighalo talks about his dream move to the club he supported as a young boy.

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Rafael Benítez, Coronavirus and coaching in Bhutan from 2020-03-05T18:09

Rafael Benítez tells us how the Coronavirus has left his team, Dalian Professional FC, stranded in Spain. And coach Josh Shepherd talks about his adventures in Bhutan.

(Photo by Stu Forste...

Sadio Mané, Alicia Ferguson and the worst tackle in history from 2020-02-27T19:15

Liverpool's Sadio Mané discusses an amazing season so far. And the former Australia international Alicia Ferguson looks back on her career.

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David Ospina, Mark Schwarzer and Libya's Mohamed El-Monir from 2020-02-20T18:15

Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina recalls the moment he collapsed on the pitch with concussion. LAFC's Mohamed El-Monir describes his journey from war-torn Libya to California. And the former Soc...

Norway coach Lars Lagerbäck and Ada Hegerberg's dad from 2020-02-13T17:27

The coach of Norway, Lars Lagerbäck, talks about the talents of Erling Håland, Iceland's remarkable Euro 2016 run and his dreams of retirement. And Stein Erik Hegerberg, the father of Ada and An...

In conversation with Lars Lagerbäck (bonus podcast) from 2020-02-13T17:14

In this bonus podcast you can hear the full interview as Mani Djazmi meets the Norway coach Lars Lagerbäck.

The Milan Derby, Asmir Begovic and San Diego Loyal from 2020-02-06T18:10

AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic looks ahead to the Derby della Madonnina. And we hear from San Diego Loyal coach Carrie Taylor about the launch of Landon Donovan's new team.

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Scoring records, maternity matters and remembering Rensenbrink from 2020-01-30T21:43

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss the week's biggest stories including Canada's Christine Sinclair becoming international football's record goalscorer.

As FIFPro launch ...

Kerr's trophy target and rebuilding Berahino from 2020-01-23T21:34

We hear from Australia striker Sam Kerr as she starts her quest for trophies in the Women's Super League with Chelsea, Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss whether you can be the ...

Cruyff's Ecuador and AFCON adjustments from 2020-01-16T21:42

The new Ecuador manager Jordi Cruyff joins Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly to discuss the challenge that he faces in trying to qualify the country for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and...

Olivier Dacourt, Tony Adams and the heroes of Réunion from 2020-01-09T18:29

Olivier Dacourt pays tribute to his former AS Roma team mate, Daniele De Rossi, who has announced his retirement. We hear from one of the players of Saint-Pierrois, the team from Réunion who cau...

In conversation with Tony Adams (bonus podcast) from 2020-01-09T17:37

In this bonus podcast, the former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams looks back on his career.

Our team of the decade (Part two) from 2020-01-01T14:34

In the second of two special programmes, Mani Djazmi looks back on more of his favourite interviews from the last ten years, as we compile a World Football ‘team of the decade’. We hear again fr...

Our team of the decade (Part one) from 2019-12-26T15:24

In the first of two special programmes Mani Djazmi looks back on some of his favourite interviews of the last ten years, as we compile a World Football ‘Team of the Decade’. In part one, we hear...

The Miracle of Atalanta and the Fifa Club World Cup from 2019-12-19T16:40

Atalanta's Hans Hateboer talks about their unlikely Champions League adventure. The Esperance midfielder Kwame Bonsu reflects on the Fifa Club World Cup. And Heather O'Reilly, Pat Nevin and Mani...

Suriname, Real Betis and Ajax memories from 2019-12-12T17:25

Suriname national coach and former Ajax player, Dean Gorré, joins Mani Djazmi and Pat Nevin. We'll ask why Suriname, with a population of half a million people, has produced so many talented foo...

Alex McLeish and Zamalek's coaching carousel from 2019-12-05T19:26

Former Rangers and Scotland coach Alex McLeish looks back on his career. And we find out more about Zamalek's controversial President, Mortada Mansour, who has sacked 25 coaches in 5 years since...

Flamengo celebrates! from 2019-11-28T17:10

Flamengo legend Dejan Petković discusses a crazy 24 hours for his former club. And the Brazilian football journalist Ricardo Setyon also joins Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly to give...

Gus Poyet, Finland's history-makers and Jose's return from 2019-11-21T16:36

Gus Poyet discusses Jose Mourinho's appointment as coach of Tottenham Hotspur. And Mani Djazmi reports from Helsinki as Finland's national team qualifies for Euro 2020.

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Finland and the promised land from 2019-11-14T17:20

Mani Djazmi travels to Helsinki as Finland attempt to qualify for Euro 2020. We hear from the former international Hannu Tihinen and current players, Leo and Sauli Väisänen. Also on the show, Pa...

Equal pay, broken bones and whisky bets from 2019-11-07T19:30

Mani Djazmi and former Scotland and Chelsea winger Pat Nevin discuss this week's biggest football stories.

Clare Walsh, Football Federation Australia's head of game development, talks abou...

Mia Hamm, Heather O'Reilly and the return of Mr Odemwingie from 2019-10-31T18:30

World Cup winner Mia Hamm joins the team to pay tribute to Heather O'Reilly, who has finished her playing career by winning the NWSL title. And Peter Odemwingie and Pat Nevin discuss the problem...

Raúl Jiménez, Heather's last match and the memories of a referee from 2019-10-24T15:19

Heather O'Reilly looks ahead to the NWSL final, Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez talks about life at Wolves, and former referee Abraham Klein remembers the 1970 World Cup.

Image: Raúl Jiménez ...

Quique Sanchez Flores, Clive Allen and stories from North Korea from 2019-10-17T16:25

Former India coach Stephen Constantine tells more stories from his globetrotting career. Watford coach Quique Sanchez Flores talks the challenge of restoring confidence at the club. And the form...

The coach of Afghanistan and Tore Andre Flo from 2019-10-10T14:40

Afghanistan coach Anoush Dastgir talks about the challenges he faces. And the former Chelsea and Norway striker Tore Andre Flo looks back on his career and also tells us about the role he's had ...

Bayern's heavy hitters and Schalke's dreamers from 2019-10-03T17:17

Former Swiss international Ramon Vega reflects on Tottenham's humiliating 7-2 loss to Bayern Munich. He also remembers the racism in Italian football during the 1990s. Also on the show, the Scha...

Kevin-Prince Boateng and knife throwing Colombians from 2019-09-26T16:40

Fiorentina's Kevin-Prince Boateng talks about his globe trotting career and tells us why Gennaro Gattuso threatened to kill him. The Colombian footballer Sebastián Velásquez talks about the knif...

Goalscorers, superstitions and R.I.P Restless Rudi from 2019-09-19T15:10

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen talks about his tough journey from the slums of Lagos to Lille. We pay tribute to the globetrotting coach Rudi Gutendorf. who has died at the age of 93. Plus, in t...

Per Mertesacker and football Hong Kong style from 2019-09-12T17:08

World Cup winner Per Mertesacker talks about his struggle with pre-match anxiety and sings his favourite Bob Marley song. And the Hong Kong international Jack Sealy talks about playing in the Ch...

Addiction, recovery and the genius of Georgi Kinkladze from 2019-09-05T17:30

Former Manchester City player Jeff Whitley looks back on his career and his battle with addiction. And Cameroon international Gaetan Bong discusses the problem of racism in football.

(Phot...

How not to run a football club and other stories from 2019-08-29T15:35

Parma's Marco Ferrari, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss the business of football. Espérance player, Junior Lokosa, looks back at this year's farcical African Champions League final. And Pe...

Leadership lessons with Graham Potter from 2019-08-22T15:25

The coach of Brighton, Graham Potter, tells us about his leadership style and how he's used the writings of the Dalai Lama to help motivate his overthinking players. Plus, Heather O'Reilly, Pete...

A World Cup winner, Kasper Schmeichel and Alejandro Bedoya from 2019-08-08T17:12

USA international Jessica McDonald on winning the World Cup. Kasper Schmeichel remembers the good old days of playing street football as a kid. And following Alejandro Bedoya's recent comments a...

Ellis, Sin Bins and Salah from 2019-08-02T03:00

US Women's Head Coach Jill Ellis will leave her role at the end of October, after winning back to back World Cups. Host Mani Djazmi, former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin and World Cup winner Heather ...

The good, the bad and Koscielny from 2019-07-25T19:37

Steve Crossman is joined by World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly and former Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie to discuss the week's big stories.

Peter defends Arsenal captain Laurent Ko...

AFCON 2019: Legends, dreamers and super fans from 2019-07-18T15:19

Kalusha Bwalya and Joseph Antoine Bell look back at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Plus, we meet super fan Alvin Zhakata who travelled from Cape Town to Cairo overland.

Presented by Man...

Egyptian woes, Nigerian highs and a Malagasy surprise from 2019-07-11T17:14

Mani Djazmi returns to Cairo for AFCON 2019 and speaks to Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong and Madagascar’s Anicet Andrianantenaina. We also reflect on what wrong for the hosts Egypt, with former ...

Tea drinkers, orange lionesses and a World Cup final from 2019-07-04T17:24

Heather O'Reilly and Spain's Verónica Boquete look ahead to the women's World Cup final. We also hear from the former French international Melissa Plaza about the challenges still facing the wom...

Football, football everywhere... from 2019-06-27T17:30

Former USA midfielder Heather O'Reilly is at the World Cup in France. From the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Nigerian captain Mikel Jon Obi looks back on his career. And, we also drop in on th...

A week in Cairo for AFCON 2019 from 2019-06-20T17:17

Kenya’s Victor Wanyama, Guinea’s Aly Keita and the former Egypt goalkeeper Nader el-Sayed look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Presenter Mani Djazmi is joined in Cairo by Egyptian jour...

Adventures in Guam: The 2022 World Cup journey begins from 2019-06-13T20:59

Mani Djazmi travels to the tropical island of Guam for the World Cup qualifier against Bhutan.

(Picture: Courtesy of the Bhutan Football Federation)

The Women’s World Cup kicks off from 2019-06-06T15:51

Mani Djazmi, World Cup winner Heather O’Reilly, Pat Nevin and Peter Odemwingie are in Paris for the start of the women’s World Cup. We hear from the former Canada goalkeeper and FIFA World Cup a...

Antonio Conte, Sadio Mané and the Champions League final from 2019-05-31T11:00

An exclusive interview with the new Inter Milan coach, Antonio Conte. We also hear from the President of Inter, Steven Zhang. Also on the show, Liverpool's Sadio Mané looks ahead to the final of...

World Cup dreams and Hakeem al-Araibi from 2019-05-23T19:35

USA international Jessica McDonald looks ahead to the World Cup. And refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi talks about his time in jail. Presenter Mani Djazmi is also joined by Heather O'Reilly an...

Cup Finals, Solomon Islands and the Corsican mafia from 2019-05-16T17:30

Greek Cup final hero Chuba Akompa talks about winning the double with PAOK. Italian defender Elena Linari explains why qualifying for the World Cup was an act of revenge against the sexists. And...

Champions League dreams and developing Iran from 2019-05-09T22:00

Iranian-American coach Katayoun Khosrowyar talks to Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly about the week's big football stories and the challenges of coaching Iran's under age women's side...

Thomas Rongen: Memories of Cruyff, Beckenbauer and the Rolling Stones from 2019-05-02T18:23

Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen joins Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Peter Odemwingie to share some of his memorable football stories. From his old team-mate and friend Johan Cruyff, to coaching ...

Casablanca derby, chasing PSG and India's Aditi Chauhan from 2019-04-25T16:56

We report from the Casablanca derby and hear from the coach of Raja, Patrice Carteron. India's goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan talks about her career and hopes for the future. Plus, the OGC Nice Presid...

Istanbul derbies and a journeyman's adventures from 2019-04-18T16:20

We're in Istanbul for a weekend of derbies, as Basaksehir go in search of their first ever trophy. And the former Hamilton Academical striker Richard Offiong talks about his globetrotting career...

Simon Mignolet, Östersunds and the Chelsea academy from 2019-04-11T17:15

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet discusses the title race. Östersunds midfielder Charlie Colkett talks about his journey from the Chelsea academy, via the Netherlands. And World Cup winner He...

Júlio César, Pascal Chimbonda and Racing Club's celebrations from 2019-04-04T17:57

Pat Nevin and Mani Djazmi are joined by the former Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda to talk about his old club's new stadium and racism in the game. The former Brazil goalkeeper Júlio César l...

Magnus Hedman: Drugs, black holes and suicidal thoughts from 2019-03-28T18:28

Swedish goalkeeper Magnus Hedman talks about his battles with depression and drug addiction. He also recalls the moment he almost committed suicide. Also on the show, the Kilmarnock coach Steve ...

Indian adventures and Eduardo at carnival from 2019-03-21T18:45

Former Croatia and Arsenal forward Eduardo da Silva looks back on his career. And we're joined by the former India coach Stephen Constantine. Plus, Auckland City player Dylan Manickum pays tribu...

US Women's Team v US Soccer Federation: A quest for equality from 2019-03-15T04:00

Two-time world champion Kristine Lilly talks about the US Women’s National Team's decision to file a lawsuit over a dispute for equal pay. The panel debate player safety, after several incident...

Why France's women are ready to lift the World Cup from 2019-03-08T04:00

Amandine Henry tells us why France's women can win the World Cup, while Mathieu Flamini explains why he wants Champions League football for Getafe and a better world for everyone

Photo: A...

Hegerberg's hiatus, double El Clasico and the fall of Chelsea's Roman Empire? from 2019-02-28T20:23

She's the best player in the world, the winner of the Ballon d'Or and she has won the Champions League three times.

But Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg won't be playing at this year's Wor...

Gus Poyet, sectarianism and the Dalai Lama from 2019-02-21T19:19

Gus Poyet talks about the lack of respect in the modern game. Pat Nevin discusses the problem of sectarianism in Scottish Football. And World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly remembers her meeting w...

Timothy Weah, Mark Schwarzer and national identity from 2019-02-14T19:35

PSG striker Timothy Weah talks about the lessons learned from Mbappe, Neymar and his father, George Weah. We're also joined by the former Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

La Liga's Ambition and Aspire's role in Asian Cup Success from 2019-02-07T22:02

Mani Djazmi is joined by the former Chelsea and Scotland winger Pat Nevin, Heather O’Reilly the American three-time Olympic Gold medalist and World Cup winner, and the former Nigeria forward Pet...

Kluivert, Rossi and the Asian Cup Final from 2019-01-31T18:43

Former Ajax, Barcelona and Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert, who is now the assistant coach of the Cameroon national team, shares his thoughts on the upcoming men's Africa Cup of Nations tou...

Back at the Asian Cup from 2019-01-24T20:50

It is crunch time at Asian football's biggest tournament as we enter the knock-out stages.

As the transfer window begins to close we find out what its really like when your hopes of a dre...

Sven Goran Eriksson, Carl Ikeme and the coach of Matabeleland from 2019-01-17T18:57

Sven Goran Eriksson talks about his addiction to football. The former Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme talks about his retirement from the game due to cancer. And we're also joined by th...

Giorgio Chiellini and Kyrgyzstan's African Prince from 2019-01-10T18:40

The Juventus and Italy captain, Giorgio Chiellini, talks about his career and tells us how the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo has changed the dressing room. Plus, we hear from Kyrgyzstan's Daniel ...

World Football at the 2019 Asian Cup from 2019-01-03T14:39

Bernd Stange has one goal above all others when he leads Syria into the finals ; to put a smile back on the faces of the country's war-ravaged people. The veteran German manager was lured out of...

John Arne Riise: Bullies, Golf Clubs and Istanbul from 2018-12-25T10:32

The former Liverpool, Roma and Norway footballer John Arne Riise looks back on his career and remembers the many highlights, such as the 'Miracle in Istanbul'. Yet despite his achievements, Riis...

Mourinho, the FIFA Club World Cup and Nelson Mandela the Wedding Crasher from 2018-12-20T18:12

Former South Africa international Shaun Bartlett talks about his meetings with Nelson Mandela. Plus, Heather O'Reilly Pat Nevin and Peter Odemwingie discuss Jose Mourinho's sacking and the relev...

Racism, Sébastien Bassong and River Plate Win! from 2018-12-13T18:31

Former Tottenham and Cameroon player Sébastien Bassong talks about the racism he has suffered. Mani Djazmi reports from the postponed Copa Libertadores final in Madrid. Plus, the Belgian defende...

Copa Libertadores Take Two from 2018-12-06T22:00

Mani Djazmi hosts the show from Madrid where River Plate and Boca Juniors are set to play the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final Sunday.

The match was postponed twice after River fa...

The Biggest Game That Never Was from 2018-11-29T19:22

The story of the Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Juniors, which was controversially postponed following an attack on the Boca team bus. We also hear from the Newcastle Unite...

The Big Ticket in Town from 2018-11-22T18:51

World Football comes from Buenos Aires, ahead of the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between fierce rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate on Saturday. This is South America’s Champions L...

Stories from Inside the Dressing Room from 2018-11-15T17:43

Heather O'Reilly, Peter Odemwingie and Pat Nevin discuss the big football stories. Should TV cameras be allowed in the dressing room? The education of playing abroad and why you're never to old ...

Controversial Refs, Shop Windows and Saying 'No' to Zlatan from 2018-11-08T19:20

Heather O'Reilly, Pat Nevin and Peter Odemwingie join Mani Djazmi to discuss the week's biggest stories. We also hear from controversial French referee Tony Chapron and the players of Kenyan cha...

Derbies, Rivalries and a Trip to Soweto from 2018-11-01T16:01

World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly, former Premier League striker Peter Odemwingie and Pat Nevin once of Chelsea, Everton and Scotland swap stories about football's biggest rivalries. And present...

From Soweto to Yorkshire: ‘The Chief’ Lucas Radebe from 2018-10-25T18:03

South Africa’s Lucas Radebe speaks about his life journey. From being shot on the streets of Soweto, to becoming a Premier League player, the captain of his country and the ‘hero’ of Nelson Mand...

Carlos Queiroz and Troubles for Germany from 2018-10-18T18:39

Carlos Queiroz on the challenges of coaching Iran. The former German international Simon Rolfes dissects his country's latest defeats. We also speak to the coach of Kuwait and hear about life as...

Louis Saha and Football in the Caribbean from 2018-10-11T17:43

The former Manchester United striker Louis Saha tells us why big egos are disrupting the club. We discuss the plans to develop football in the Caribbean and speak to two St Kitts and Nevis inter...

New Zealand's Chris Wood and the Curious Case of Virtus Entella from 2018-10-04T17:31

Burnley striker Chris Wood remembers the bullying he faced for wanting to play football as a youngster in New Zealand. We find out why the Italian club Virtus Entella don't have a league to play...

Joachim Löw, N'Golo Kanté and a Trip to Valencia from 2018-09-27T16:16

Germany coach Joachim Löw reflects on his team's disappointment at Russia 2018. The Belgium national team coach Roberto Martinez and France's N'Golo Kanté also look back on the highs-and-lows of...

Bruce Grobbelaar and the Return of Red Star Belgrade from 2018-09-20T17:10

Life stories from the former Liverpool and Zimbabwe goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.

(Photo by David Cannon/Allsport/Getty Images)

Montserrat, Luxembourg and Russia's Afterglow from 2018-09-13T17:45

Dynamo Moscow's Konstantin Rausch discusses Russia's new found confidence following the World Cup. We travel to Luxembourg for the start of a journey which the locals hope will take them to Euro...

Schmeichel Snr, Kanu and Seedorf from 2018-09-06T17:55

A proud Peter Schmeichel talks about the career of his son Kasper. The former Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu discusses the lack of African superstars. Plus, Clarence Seedorf on coaching the Camero...

The Resurrection of Parma from 2018-08-30T18:20

In 2015, the two-time UEFA Cup winners Parma were declared bankrupt and demoted to the amateur leagues. The famous club effectively ceased to exist. Rebuilt and reborn as Parma Calcio 1913, the ...

La Liga, Joel Robles and a Meditating Footballer from 2018-08-23T17:47

Real Betis goalkeeper Joel Robles discusses the possibility of La Liga footballers going on strike because of a row over playing league matches in North America. The former Jamaica and Yeovil To...

In Conversation with Rafael van der Vaart from 2018-08-16T15:45

From growing up on a trailer park to playing in the World Cup final, the former Ajax and Real Madrid player Rafael van der Vaart looks back on his career and life. Also on the show, the flamboya...

A Wild Child and the Pele of Peru from 2018-08-09T15:47

The former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennent talks his wild lifestyle and difficult upbringing. We find out why the World Cup feel-good factor is fading fast in Croatia. And, we speak to one of So...

Valencia, De Boer and the village built by Nemanja Matic from 2018-08-02T21:04

Valencia's new signing Daniel Wass looks ahead to the new season. Frank de Boer talks about the struggles of Dutch football. And we visit the hometown of Manchester United's Serbian internationa...

Inter's Arrivals and El Loco at Leeds from 2018-07-26T22:59

We're with 18 time Italian champions Inter Milan as they prepare for a return to the Champions League. John Bennett speaks to Ghana International Kwadwo Asamoah who joined from Serie A champions...

Coming Out, a Con and Qatar 2022 from 2018-07-19T22:59

Minnesota United forward Collin Martin opens up to Mani Djazmi about coming out and becoming the only openly gay man in America's five major sports leagues.

Following the end of Russia 20...

Russia 2018: The Final Countdown from 2018-07-12T20:33

Join us this week on the World Football show as Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić and former Croatian international Dario Simic look ahead to the World Cup final. We are also joined by a number of star...

Russia 2018: Uruguay, Sweden and Russia...Still Dreaming from 2018-07-05T20:18

World Football comes from Nizhny Novgorod as we look ahead to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Within the show the former Russia international Andrei Kanchelskis criticises his country’s neg...

Russia 2018: German Woes, Japanese Joy and Lacklustre Argentina from 2018-06-28T20:05

Oliver Bierhoff and Mats Hummels reflect on Germany’s exit from the World Cup, Maya Yoshida and Keisuke Honda talk about Japan’s Samurai Spirit and Pablo Zabaleta discusses Argentina’s poor perf...

Russia 2018: Queiroz, Lizarazu and Peru from 2018-06-21T22:05

This week’s World Football comes from St Petersburg, and join us as we hear from the Iran coach Carlos Queiroz, Peru’s very own Nolberto Solano and the former French international Bixente Lizarazu....

Russia 2018: The Kick-Off from 2018-06-14T20:32

Finally it is here, Russia 2018. So join us as this week's episode comes from the heart of the tournament, where we speak not only to Australian goalkeeper Maty Ryan and the former Nigerian striker...

Davor Suker, Kevin de Bruyne and Football's Outsiders from 2018-06-07T19:39

Croatia's Davor Suker and Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne look ahead to Russia 2018. We speak to the former South Africa international Matthew Booth about his time playing in the Russian Premier League. ...

A Redemption Story, Tibet and the Coach of Mexico from 2018-05-31T19:46

Iraq international Brwa Nouri talks about his struggles with drugs and alcohol. Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio looks ahead to Russia 2018. We speak to the captain of Tibet's national football team...

Ange Postecoglou, Clarence Seedorf and Parma Calcio 1913 from 2018-05-24T19:12

Former Australia coach Ange Postecoglou explains why he turned his back on the World Cup. Clarence Seedorf looks ahead to the Uefa Champions League final. We meet the generous Nigerian forward Alha...

Coaching Syria, David Villa and Footballers Under Pressure from 2018-05-17T17:30

The coach of Syria, Bernd Stange, talks about the challenges he faces and remembers his previous job in charge of the Iraqi national team. Spain's David Villa gives us his World Cup memories. Plus,...

Sepp Blatter and Denmark's Nicolai Jørgensen from 2018-05-10T16:32

An exclusive interview with the disgraced former President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter. What's his life been like since his spectacular fall from grace? And did he really not know anything about the ramp...

The Yemen coach, a Thai international and Christian Benteke from 2018-05-03T20:16

Abraham Mebratu tells us what it's like to coach war-torn Yemen. Bangkok United's Mika Chunuonsee talks about the growth of the game in Thailand. And we look ahead to the World Cup with Morocco's K...

World Cup Hopefuls and AEK's 'Almost Certain' Title from 2018-04-26T23:30

Peru and Feyenoord midfielder Renato Tapia tells Mani Djazmi about his World Cup expectations and managing the National team Whatsapp group. Australia's Trent Sainsbury shares his experiences o...

Chicharito, Sam Kerr and a trip to Corsica from 2018-04-19T19:46

Mexican striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez looks ahead to the World Cup. Australia's Sam Kerr remembers her reluctant switch from AFL to soccer. We find out about the demise of the Corsican club...

One Crazy Night in Rome from 2018-04-12T19:02

AS Roma President James Pallotta reflects on his team's astonishing win against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. We also hear from the former Liverpool and Valencia coach Pako Ayestaran. Plu...

The Goalkeeper Who Wants to be an Astronaut and other stories from 2018-04-05T19:10

Former Vitesse Arnhem and FC Twente goalkeeper Wouter Dronkers talks about his interest in medicine, astrophysics and aliens. We also hear from the Benin international Steve Mounie about the pressu...

Warming Up for the World Cup from 2018-03-29T16:29

We’re on the road for the latest round of international friendlies. Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi, Poland's Lukasz Fabianski and Tunisia’s Yohan Benalouane discuss their World Cup preparations. Plus, we hea...

A Very Curious Match and the Sad Story of Femi Opabunmi from 2018-03-22T18:25

Was the Malta team that lost 12-1 to Spain in 1983 the victim of a doping scandal? Malta's Carmel Busuttil dismisses claims that they were drugged by contaminated lemons. Nigeria's Femi Opabunmi te...

Greek Super League Suspension, Veteran Football and Remolding Mali from 2018-03-15T17:35

What can be done to fix Greek football? With the league suspended after the PAOK president Ivan Savvidis invaded the pitch to protest against a late goal being disallowed for his side, we speak to ...

Will Gay Fans Be Safe at the World Cup in Russia? from 2018-03-08T19:04

With less than 100 days to go to the World Cup Russia’s anti-racism inspector, Alexey Smertin, says that black and gay fans shouldn’t fear going to the tournament but Aleksandr Agapov, President of...

Monday Night Boycotts, Cancelled Seasons and Stadiums for All from 2018-03-01T20:51

The Borussia Dortmund Chief Executive Hans-Joachim Watzke explains why German fans are staying home and being counted in protest over Monday games in the Bundesliga. The world's most expensive ...

The Troubles of a Premier League Footballer from 2018-02-22T18:49

Former Premier League footballer Kieron Dyer talks about the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and explains how that affected his football career. The coach of the Afghanistan women's team discus...

Saudis in Spain, Mauricio Pellegrino and Östersunds FK from 2018-02-15T19:22

Will Saudi Arabia's deal with La Liga backfire if their players don't get game time ahead of Russia 2018? Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino talks about the pressure footballers face. We discu...

Gus Poyet, Jade North and Gernot Rohr from 2018-02-08T17:48

The former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet talks about his time in the Chinese Super League and discusses the pressures of coaching. We also hear from the former Australia international Jade North abo...

Racism in Germany, Morocco 2026 and Pochettino from 2018-02-01T18:04

Nigerian international Leon Balogun talks about the racist abuse he has suffered in Germany. Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino remembers the moment that changed his life and talks about his fondn...

Taribo West, Steve Parish and the Fifa Way from 2018-01-25T19:41

Nigeria's Taribo West talks about the pitfalls of being a footballer. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish discusses his club's turnaround this season. And FIFA whistle blower Bonita Merciades talk...

The Pioneers from 2018-01-18T18:15

A female football fan tells us what it was like when her dream of watching her favourite team in the flesh came true. Fathers teaching their young daughters about football tactics, women attending ...

In Conversation with Pablo Zabaleta from 2018-01-11T18:26

Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta talks about the heartbreak of losing a World Cup final. We explore the problem of sexism in football with Mansfield Town's CEO Carolyn Radford. And the Malawi coach Ronny...

Melon Trees, Presidents and Orphans from 2018-01-04T16:11

Cameroon's Lauren on the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup. The former AC Milan striker George Weah tells us how Nelson Mandela inspired him to become the President of Liberia. And Nig...

The Road to Russia: The Story of World Cup Dreams and Heartbreak from 2017-12-28T17:00

Relive the highs and lows on the road to Russia 2018. Over two years ago, teams from 210 nations began the qualification campaign for next year's World Cup. There was joy for Panama and Iceland. S...

Football’s Wild West: The Story of the North American Soccer League from 2017-12-21T16:09

Exactly 50 years ago, the North American Soccer League was launched in the USA. During its heyday in the 1970s it attracted some of the biggest names in the world game like Johan Cruyff, Franz Beck...

US Soccer Politics, Adnan Januzaj and Steaua Bucharest from 2017-12-14T18:53

US Soccer Presidential candidate Steve Gans outlines his vision for the future of the game. We hear from Real Sociedad's Adnan Januzaj and Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo. And we visit Steaua Buchar...

Brazil Still Hurting from 2017-11-30T17:31

World Cup winner Rai explains why Brazil could struggle at Russia 2018. The former Manchester United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele remembers how he persuaded Sir Alex Ferguson to sign David de Gea....

Oumar Niasse, Rigobert Song and Rodney Marsh from 2017-11-23T17:56

After becoming an outcast at his club, Senegal's Oumar Niasse talks about the challenges he faced following a bust-up with coach Ronald Koeman. The former Liverpool and Cameroon defender Rigobert S...

Party Time in Peru and Other Stories from 2017-11-16T17:51

All the excitement from Peru, Senegal and Ivory Coast on the road to the 2018 World Cup. During a dramatic final round of qualification matches in South America and Africa, we hear from Peru's assi...

When Dreams Are Snatched Away from 2017-11-09T18:11

Footballer Chris 'Kiki' Naumoff talks about retiring at the age of 21 because of a heart condition. Steven Gerrard and New York City FC's Mikey Lopez reflect on the career of Andrea Pirlo - followi...

Tony Yeboah, Claudio Ranieri and Shay Given from 2017-11-02T16:52

The former Ghana international Tony Yeboah talks openly about the racism he experienced while playing in Germany. We also hear from the former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given, who looks b...

Eric Wynalda: Talkin' 'bout a Revolution from 2017-10-26T18:15

This week's special guest is the former USA international Eric Wynalda, who now wants to run US soccer. Also on the show, we're all dressed up, our hair's neatly combed and we're off to the annual ...

Xavi, Makelele and the Qataris from 2017-10-19T17:11

Does Qatar have enough time to find a good enough team for when they host the World Cup in 2022? Many have criticised the Qatari tradition of drafting in naturalised players to fill the national te...

Road to Russia 2018: Joy and Despair from 2017-10-12T16:13

On World Football, we look back on a feverish week of World Cup qualifiers in the Americas. We're with the United States as they were sensationally eliminated, ending a run of seven consecutive Wor...

Atlanta’s record-breakers from 2017-10-06T10:13

A year ago, Atlanta United didn’t exist. Now they’re in the end-of-season play-offs and have broken the MLS attendance record. Alan Green reports from the city and meets the key figures at the h...

Megan Rapinoe and the Making of Kylian Mbappe from 2017-09-28T17:55

The USA international Megan Rapinoe discusses her Olympic and World Cup victories, sexism and homophobia in the game and why she chose to 'take a knee' during the American national anthem. We al...

In Conversation with Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic from 2017-09-21T16:54

Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic tells us why it's difficult playing alongside Lionel Messi and how he regrets Neymar leaving the team. He also says Barcelona are motivated to do well this season for those...

Sunday Oliseh, Juliano Belletti and a Nomadic Footballer from 2017-09-14T15:58

Nigerian legend Sunday Oliseh, who is now the manager of Fortuna Sittard, tells us how difficult it is for African players to get coaching opportunities. World Cup winner Juliano Belletti assess...

Edwin van der Sar and Other Movers and Shakers from 2017-09-08T13:30

The Chief Executive of Ajax, Edwin van der Sar, calls on UEFA to address the trend of big clubs stockpiling the best young talent, only to loan them out. We meet one of the best connected men in...

In Conversation with George Weah from 2017-08-31T17:16

The former AC Milan player and FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah, looks back on his career. He also talks about his political aspirations after launching his campaign to become the next Pr...

The Dangerous World of Croatian Football from 2017-08-24T19:07

We investigate allegations of corruption inside Croatian and Greek football as HNK Rijeka and Olympiacos face each other for a place in the Champions League group stage.

Girona FC: Meeting La Liga's new boys from 2017-08-17T18:44

We spend time with Girona FC as the Catalan club prepares for its first ever season in La Liga. Also on the show, the Burnley manager Sean Dyche talks about his love for dance music and handmade l...

Maty Ryan, Eric Abidal and the enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa from 2017-08-10T17:39

Australian goalkeeper Maty Ryan talks about his move to Brighton, initiation songs and how he keeps his feet on he ground. We travel to Lille to find out about the coaching methods of the enigmatic...

Women's Euro 2017, Yannick Bolasie and a football visionary from 2017-08-03T16:55

Ahead of the Euro 2017 final we discuss the state of the women's game. Yannick Bolasie talks about his rehabilitation following a serious knee injury. And comic book artist Paul Trevillion tells us...

The Journeyman Coach from 2017-07-27T17:07

Some of football's most traveled managers swap stories about their experiences. We're joined by Stephen Constantine, Tom Saintfiet, Vera Pauw and Steve Darby...four coaches who between them have co...

Viking Adventures in the Champions League from 2017-07-20T20:00

We're with Vikingur of the Faroe Islands and FC Copenhagen for the latest round of Uefa Champions League matches. We hear from the FC Copenhagen coach Ståle Solbakken about his near death experienc...

Kluivert, Wynton Rufer and the Coach of the Philippines from 2017-07-13T18:48

Former USA captain Thomas Dooley talks about coaching the Philippines national team. Is there a secret as to why 25% of Premier League managers used to play for Barcelona? We ask Patrick Kluivert. ...

Meet the Minnows: The Uefa Champions League is Back! from 2017-07-06T19:27

We spend time with Andorra's FC Santa Coloma. Despite being a modest club, the Andorran champions do have a rather special left-back...the former World Cup winner Joan Capdevila. But could this be ...

Confederations Cup Part 2: Sochi and St Petersburg from 2017-06-29T17:26

The CEO of Russia's 2018 World Cup organising committee, Alexey Sorokin, reacts to reports that Russia's footballers are being investigated for doping and talks about the lessons learnt at the Conf...

Confederations Cup Part 1: A week in Moscow from 2017-06-22T17:00

Mani Djazmi reports from the Fifa Confederations Cup speaking to the former Russia captain Alexei Smertin.

Portugal's Jose Fonte, Nigeria's Ahmed Musa and Russia's Leonid Slutsky from 2017-06-15T17:21

Portugal's Jose Fonte looks ahead to the Confederations Cup and talks about his international career. Nigeria's Ahmed Musa reflects on his time playing in Russia for CSKA Moscow. We also hear from ...

Remembering Cheick Tiote from 2017-06-08T17:23

Manchester City's Kelechi Iheanacho pays tribute to Cheick Tiote after the Ivory Coast international collapsed and died during training. Iheanacho also tells us how his manager, Pep Guardiola, was ...

Uefa Champions League, FC Vaduz and Adventures in Turkey from 2017-06-01T17:34

The former Spain international Michel Salgado looks ahead to the Uefa Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus. We travel to Liechtenstein to find out more about Cup winners FC Vaduz...

Chinese Super League: Time to Slow Down? from 2017-05-25T17:58

The vice President of the Chinese FA, Zhang Jian, criticises the standard of football in Asia. He also raises concerns about Chinese clubs spending huge amounts of money to attract players from Eur...

Julian Draxler: My Worst Moment from 2017-05-18T16:38

Paris Saint Germain winger Julian Draxler talks about the heartbreak of their dramatic loss to Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League this season. Bebeto's baby-cradling goal celebration was one of...

A Crazy Week in Manama from 2017-05-11T17:01

Has FIFA broken its promise to reform? We're in Bahrain to find out. The Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez talks about the one thing in football he'd love to change. And we visit the West Ban...

Racism, Bribery and an ex-KGB agent from 2017-05-04T18:51

Italy's anti-racism adviser, Fiona May, reacts to the latest incident of racism involving Ghana's Sulley Muntari. As football's corruption scandal reaches Asia, we find out more about the men caugh...

Martin Demichelis, Iheanacho and women's football in Colombia from 2017-04-27T18:09

Argentina's Martin Demichelis looks back at Manchester City's title win in 2014 and tells us why his former coach Manuel Pellegrini deserves more respect. The Nigerian internationals Kelechi Iheana...

Dwight Yorke, Indonesia and the Assassination of Amilcar Henriquez from 2017-04-20T17:56

Former Manchester United player Dwight Yorke tells us why he thinks black footballers should go on strike. We find out more about the new league season in Indonesia with Bhayangkara FC coach Simon ...

World Cup 2026 and Argentina's search for a coach from 2017-04-13T20:28

The President of Mexican club Santos Laguna, Alejandro Irarragorri, discusses the 2026 World Cup bid. And what next for Argentina following the sacking of the national team coach? We visit the foot...

The Fight for Steaua Bucharest from 2017-04-06T18:22

Why is one of the most famous clubs in European football, Steaua Bucharest, being torn apart? We speak to the controversial Gigi Becali. Watford's Isaac Success talks about reports that his injurie...

Juninho, Alex Iwobi and King Kazu from 2017-03-30T18:59

World Cup winner Juninho reflects on Brazil's qualification for Russia 2018. Also on the show, the Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi defends his manager Arsene Wenger. And we hear from Japan's record-break...

Standing up to the Taliban from 2017-03-24T12:41

Khalida Popal, standing up to the Taliban Former Afghanistan women's team captain Khalida Popal grew up in a nation under Taliban rule where women were banned from playing any form of sport. She...

'A Sweet Victory' for Ahmad from 2017-03-17T03:00

For the first time in three decades, African football has a new President. We hear reaction to the “sweet victory” of 57-year-old Madagascan Ahmad, who goes by that single name. In March 2017, ...

Russian Hooligans, Zambia's Forgotten Heroes and Atlanta United from 2017-03-09T20:52

Should fans at next year's World Cup be fearful of hooliganism? We get a Russian view of fan violence. And, why are fans in Atlanta so excited about their brand new soccer team? We're joined by Atl...

Wilfried Bony, Besiktas and the Dar es Salaam derby from 2017-03-02T20:01

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony explains why he refused a move to China. Find out about Tanzania's biggest club match...but be warned, when city rivals Simba and Yanga meet, things can get a bit ...

A Messiah, a Ref and a Friend of Alexis Sanchez from 2017-02-23T19:17

Chile international Mark González talks about his close friend and team-mate Alexis Sanchez. We meet the owner of the Israeli Champions Hapeol Be'er Sheva to find out why the club's fans think she'...

Hugo Broos, Feyenoord and Brazilian Hooligans from 2017-02-16T19:23

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos reflects on his victory at the Africa Cup of Nations. Dirk Kuyt and Brad Jones talk about Feyenoord's title hopes. And we examine hooliganism in Brazil. (Photo: Cameroo...

Gun threats, Edu, Allan Nyom&Leicester City's blues from 2017-02-09T16:41

The shocking story of Kenyan footballer called Clifton Miheso. He claims to have been threatened at gunpoint by his club and forced to terminate his contract. Also on the show, the Cameroon defende...

Fun in Gabon: The Final of the Africa Cup of Nations from 2017-02-02T21:44

A look ahead to the final of this year's Africa Cup of Nations between Egypt and Cameroon. We hear from Cameroon’s Geremi and Zambia’s Kalusha Bwalya. Also on the show, the former South Africa capt...

The Rebirth of Chapecoense from 2017-01-26T17:44

On Saturday 21 January, Chapecoense took to the pitch for the first time since the plane crash which killed 71 people. The friendly against Palmeiras was a symbolic and emotional return for a club ...

Africa Cup of Nations and Match Fixing in Cyprus from 2017-01-19T18:21

The former Cameroon goalkeeper Joseph Antoine Bell hits out at the organisation of the Africa Cup of Nations. The AC Omonia coach, John Carver, talks openly about his suspicions of match-fixing in ...

In Conversation with Dante from 2017-01-12T17:46

We chat to the Brazilian defender Dante about Nice's surprise title challenge, team-mate Mario Balotelli and former coach Pep Guardiola. Plus, Ghana's Andre Ayew looks ahead to the Africa Cup of Na...

Salomon Kalou, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Rene Meulensteen from 2017-01-05T17:47

The Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou tells us why representing your country at the Africa Cup of Nations could damage a footballer's career. We'll be finding out more about the problems faci...

2016: Memories, Tributes and Historic moments from 2017-01-03T11:52

A tribute to Johan Cruyff and Carlos Alberto who both died in 2016. Plus, the story of Kosovo's fight for FIFA recognition. (Picture: A tribute to Johan Cruyff at Wembley Stadium before a match ...

When Stars Align: The Story of the New York Cosmos from 2016-12-22T18:00

The story of the rise and fall of the 1970s New York Cosmos, arguably the World's first ever football Super Club. With the likes of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, Carlos Alberto and Giorgio Chinaglia the...

The Youngest Bundesliga coach - ever! from 2016-12-15T17:49

Meet the youngest coach in Bundesliga history, Hoffenheim's 29 year old manager Julian Nagelsmann. The former West Ham footballer Clyde Best talks about the racism he suffered in the 1970s. And ahe...

Sepp Blatter: My Biggest Mistake from 2016-12-08T20:44

An exclusive interview with disgraced former FIFA President Sepp Blatter. He talks about his breakdown following the corruption scandal and talks openly about the mistakes he made. Also on the show...

The Tragedy of Chapecoense from 2016-12-01T17:57

A football team on the way to a Cup final. It was supposed to be Chapecoense's moment of glory, but instead Brazil is left to mourn the dead. Friends of the dead pay tribute and talk of their grief...

The Boavista Slavery Club and a Chelsea Outcast from 2016-11-24T21:02

The Nigerian international Michael Uchebo tells how he has been treated ‘like a slave’ by the Portuguese club Boavista. Chelsea's John Obi Mikel says he is ready to quit Stamford Bridge in January ...

Meet the Iwobis from 2016-11-18T09:47

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi describes how Arsene Wenger has taught him the value of patience. Iwobi, who’s enjoying his break-through season at Arsenal, also tells us why he chose to play for Nigeria...

The Trump Derby from 2016-11-11T01:00

As four Laos internationals are provisionally suspended for alleged match fixing, we ask if the fixers can ever be beaten. We speak to the Mexico coach, Juan Carlos Osorio, ahead of their politi...

The Philosophy of Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio from 2016-11-03T19:07

The coach of Mexico, Juan Carlos Osorio, tells us how an embarrassing 7-nil defeat earlier this year has made him a better leader. Michael Laudrup reflects on Inter Milan's decision to sack coach F...

Carlos Alberto: Champion of the World from 2016-10-27T18:15

Friends pay tribute to Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto Torres who died this week. Also on the show, the chairman of Finland's surprise Champions, Mariehamn. And reflections o...

An Alternative Champions League? from 2016-10-20T20:40

Are plans afoot for clubs to breakaway from UEFA and create a new Champions League? We hear from the head of the Danish Superliga, Claus Thomsen and the former head of the Scottish FA, Gordon Smith...

Revolutionary Pep and Inspirational Cruyff from 2016-10-13T19:33

Pep Guardiola remembers his mentor Johan Cruyff. Xavi gives the low-down on Pep. And we hear from Jordi Cruyff too. Also on the programme, is Sven Goran Eriksson the right man to coach China? And w...

A Bigger World Cup? from 2016-10-06T17:53

Robert Pires and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani discuss the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 48 teams. Also on the show, Andre Villas Boas talks about football in Russia and tells ...

Gilberto Silva, Toulouse coach Pascal Dupraz and the return of the Bungs from 2016-09-29T18:45

Former Brazil international Gilberto Silva says modern players get too much, too young. The Toulouse FC coach, Pascal Dupraz, talks about the psychological tricks he uses to motivate his team. Plus...

Yaya v Pep: The Tale of an Angry Agent from 2016-09-22T16:48

Yaya Toure's agent has some very strong words to say about the Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola. The outspoken Dimitri Seluk accuses Guardiola of treating his players like dogs. aslo on the show...

UEFA's new man, El Salvador match-fixing and Big Ron from 2016-09-15T22:14

UEFA has a new President, but who exactly is Aleksander Ceferin and what's his vision for European football? The El Salvador footballer Richard Menjivar explains why he took a very public stand aga...

In Conversation with Ruud Gullit from 2016-09-08T19:58

Ruud Gullit gives his views on his former clubs AC Milan and Chelsea and discusses the recent struggles of the Dutch national team. Also on the programme, we're in Bangkok for the latest round of A...

Nigerian Chaos and the Afghan Premier League from 2016-09-01T18:58

Nigeria's Samson Siasia on winning a bronze medal in Rio despite chaotic preparations and no pay. We spend a day with agent Samira Samii, one of the few female football agents working in Europe. An...

Indian trail-blazer from 2016-08-25T19:10

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu talks about his journey from Mohali to Oslo, and becoming the first Indian footballer to play in the top division of a European league. US international Joanna Lohman discu...

In Conversation with Sepp Blatter from 2016-08-18T18:14

Sepp Blatter talks about the death of his 'teacher' Joao Havelange and his appeal against a 6 year ban from football. The former Inter Milan goalkeeper Walter Zenga looks ahead to the new football ...

Moussa Sissoko: Get Me Out of Here from 2016-08-11T19:38

French international Moussa Sissoko discusses his uncertain club future, the heartbreak of losing the Euro 2016 final and swaps stories about his close friend, Paul Pogba. South African under-23 in...

Bullied Footballers and Argentina's new coach from 2016-08-04T18:51

Albanian footballer Sebino Plaku and Dejan Stefanovic of the players' union FIFPro discuss the problem of bullying in football. Argentina's Claudio Lopez gives his view on the appointment of Edgard...

FIFA's First Lady and Beitar Jerusalem's Far-Right Fans from 2016-07-28T20:30

An exclusive interview with FIFA's Secretary General Fatma Samoura. Following a crackdown in Israel, we find out about Beitar Jerusalem's ultra-nationalist fan group called La Familia. And we look ...

UEFA's top job, Venezia FC and North Korea's World Cup Heroes from 2016-07-21T20:16

UEFA vice President Michael van Praag discusses his bid for the top job. Venezia FC owner Joe Tacopina outlines his vision for football in Venice. And we remember the North Korean team which caused...

Chinese Super League, Toshack and a Homeless World Cup from 2016-07-14T19:40

Croatian midfielder Darko Matic and Demba Ba's agent, Alex Gonfran, discuss the changing face of football in China. The former Real Madrid coach John Toshack talks about life in Casablanca and how ...

Euro 2016: Glory Awaits from 2016-07-08T00:48

A look ahead to the final of Euro 2016 as the hosts France prepare to take on Portugal. Hear from former France international Bruno Bellone and controversial coach Guy Roux.Picture: Supporters duri...

Euro 2016: The Fateful Eight from 2016-06-30T15:54

As Euro 2016 reaches the quarter-final stage, we speak to the former France international and World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu. Can the French end Iceland's fairy tale?



Germany'...

The Euros Get Serious from 2016-06-23T18:11

The top scorer at Euro 2000, Savo Milosevic, laments the absence of traditional strikers at this year’s tournament. But, he says, the 24-team format should remain.



We relive Chr...

The ‘Commando Hooligans’ from 2016-06-17T03:00

As France reach the knock-out stage of Euro 2016, former international striker Louis Saha assesses their chances of lifting the trophy.



We look back at the fan violence in Marsei...

Euro 2016: The Kick Off from 2016-06-09T19:29

Croatia's Davor Suker, Albania captain Lorik Cana, Belgium's Radja Nainggolan and former England manager Kevin Keegan look ahead to Euro 2016. Plus we pay tribute to the former captain and coach of...

Antonio Conte: A Winning Mentality from 2016-06-02T20:00

In his first English-language interview, Italy's Antonio Conte describes his coaching philosophy and looks ahead to Euro 2016. Also on the programme, Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio explains why he...

In Conversation with Carlo Ancelotti from 2016-05-26T20:18

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti discusses life, philosophy and the rise of the superstar manager. goalkeeper Jorge Campos, former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto and others, look back on 50 years...

Thaksin Shinawatra: One Year at Manchester City from 2016-05-19T19:52

The former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra looks back on his time at the club. He talks about his relationship with Sven Goran Eriksson, being forced to sell the club after his assets were...

Carlos Alberto Torres: Football's in a Poor State from 2016-05-12T19:08

Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto discusses the state of the game. He hits out at the lack of quality players and teams. Also, Ajax's final day meltdown, an interview with form...

Kosovo's Historic Moment from 2016-05-05T20:13

There's controversy and some difficult decisions to be made after Kosovo gain UEFA membership. We hear from the Kosovan-born players who may have to decide whether to stick with their adopted count...

History in Hong Kong from 2016-04-28T18:21

The first woman to win a men’s professional league tells us who attracted her to the game, what she does when her players are getting changed, and why the different ways that men and women think me...

The Return of Parma from 2016-04-22T03:00

We are in Parma to speak to the vice-President of the club after their promotion back to the professional ranks of Italian football, a year after bankruptcy forced them to fold.



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The Asian road to Russia 2018 from 2016-04-14T20:16

Park Ji Sung and coach Uli Stielike assess South Korea's chances of reaching the 2018 World Cup. Find out about the problems for football on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. Crystal Palace win...

Ronald Koeman: Remembering the Dream Team from 2016-04-07T20:23

Ronald Koeman remembers Johan Cruyff and Barcelona's Dream Team. Gianfranco Zola gives his verdict on Chelsea's new coach Antonio Conte. We visit the Thunder Castle, home of Thailand's Buriram Unit...

Isha Johansen, Syria and a Belfast derby from 2016-03-31T20:35

One of the most powerful women in football, Sierra Leone's Isha Johansen, reflects on the FIFA Presidential election, Sepp Blatter's downfall and the lack of women in football politics. After reach...

Remembering Johan Cruyff from 2016-03-24T21:39

Friends of Johan Cruyff pay tribute to the Dutch legend following his death this week. Also on the programme, Spain's oldest surviving club, Recreativo de Huelva, is on the verge of extinction. Mid...

Match-Fixing: Punishing the Whistleblowers from 2016-03-17T20:39

The former referee Steve Goddard says he's in shock after FIFA banned him for two years for his alleged involvement in match-fixing. Why has FIFA punished the whistleblower?

With Paris Sai...

The K League Kicks-Off from 2016-03-10T17:50

As the K-League prepares for kick-off, FC Seoul's Dejan Damjanovi? discusses the state of the game in South Korea. Also, we head to France to visit the home town of Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez, a...

In Conversation with 'Invincible' Lauren from 2016-03-03T21:27

Former Arsenal and Cameroon defender Lauren discusses his old club's faltering title bid. We look ahead to the start of the Chinese Super League and the new Major League Soccer season. Plus a Cypri...

Fifa Election Special: The Result from 2016-02-26T20:30

We bring you the news and reaction to Gianni Infantino's election as new Fifa President.



(Image: Newly-elected Fifa President Gianni Infantino folds his hands during the extraord...

Fifa Election Special: The Build-Up from 2016-02-25T17:42

All the build-up to the Fifa Presidential election. Who will succeed Sepp Blatter? We are in Zurich to speak to some of the people who will help make that crucial decision - Canada FA president Vic...

Chaos in Romania and Dutch Match-Fixing from 2016-02-18T20:58

World Football travels to Romania to speak to players who have been unpaid for months and are unable to leave their clubs. Also, match-fixing in Dutch football, an interview with Manchester City's ...

Fifa Election Countdown, Kolo Toure and Robert Pires from 2016-02-11T21:20

With two weeks to go until the Fifa Presidential election, we get the African angle with Liberian FA President Musa Bility and Nigeria's Segun Odegbami. Kolo Toure and Shanghai SIPG's head of recru...

Gianni Infantino's FIFA dream from 2016-02-04T21:45

Can Gianni Infantino become the next Fifa president? We assess his credentials. Plus, the former Arsenal and Galatasaray defender Emmanuel Eboue, Chinese Super League recruit Jack Sealy and we visi...

David Luiz, Le Havre and Fifa's Latest Fiasco from 2016-01-28T21:13

David Luiz discusses Paris Saint Germain's dominance of the French league and the club's European ambitions. We also travel to Le Havre to meet the club's American owner and coach as they push for ...

In Conversation with Wilfried Bony from 2016-01-21T21:30

Manchester City and Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony talks about his career and dismisses the rumours that he wants to leave the club. Also on the programme...West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna and ADO Den...

Liverpool FC and the Quick Fix from 2016-01-14T23:33

Former Liverpool assistant coach Pako Ayestaran hits out at the club's lack of direction. We investigate suspicions of age-cheating at the under-23 Asian Cup in Doha. West Bromwich Albion striker A...

The Journey of the Humble Odion Ighalo from 2016-01-07T23:30

Nigeria's in-form striker Odion Ighalo, who's been one of the stars of the Premier League this season, talks about his rags to riches story.

Christian Karembeu gives his verdict on Zinedi...

Bhutan's World Cup Adventure from 2015-12-31T20:32

Hear the incredible story of how Bhutan's national team, previously called 'the worst team in the World', won their first ever World Cup qualification match, in 2015. Also, coach Gary White reflect...

Prince Ali's Fifa Ambitions and Birthday Wishes from 2015-12-24T22:23

Fifa Presidential candidate Prince Ali of Jordan discusses possible back-room deals ahead of February's election and says he is not interested in playing 'political games'. In the week of his 40th ...

Goodbye, Mr Mourinho from 2015-12-17T21:46

Will Jose Mourinho bounce back following his exit from Chelsea? There's trouble in the Netherlands, with the Dutch club ADO Den Haag in danger of going out of business. We look ahead to the final o...

Brazil's Footballers on Strike? from 2015-12-10T23:30

Brazil's star players hit out at the corruption which, they say, is ruining football. Also, we speak to Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez and Watford coach Quique Sanchez Flores. Plus, there is a trip ...

Tokyo Sexwale, Mignolet, Sousa and the MLS Cup final from 2015-12-03T23:58

We hear from Fifa presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale, Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and Fiorentina coach Paulo Sousa. Plus, there's a look ahead to Sunday's MLS Cup final between Columbus C...

In Conversation with Didier Drogba and Herve Renard from 2015-11-26T23:08

Didier Drogba gives us some dressing room secrets from his time at Chelsea. Herve Renard looks to the future after leaving Lille. Plus, does football have a doping problem? Also, we visit Florence ...

Football and the Threat of Terrorism from 2015-11-19T23:47

Bixente Lizarazu and Joe Hart discuss the dangers of stadia being targeted by terrorists. Dirk Kuyt reflects on the troubles of the Dutch national team. And we travel to Armenia, where the domestic...

Zola’s Gelato Dreams Come True from 2015-11-12T19:18

Gianfranco Zola reveals his "uncontrollable" passion for ice cream as he realises his dream to open an Italian café in London.



He’s joined by Roberto Di Matteo, who rules himself...

Forced Out of Barça from 2015-10-30T00:32

How a dream move turned sour for Barcelona youth players Ben Lederman and Nanno Lugo. Plus, the latest on the Nepal match-fixing scandal, Sporting Lisbon coach Jorge Jesus returns to Benfica, and f...

Human Rights in Bahrain, the Making of Martial & Roberto Mancini from 2015-10-22T22:53

Could human rights allegations haunt Sheikh Salman's bid for the FIFA Presidency? We travel to Paris to find out about the early years of French striker Anthony Martial. Roberto Mancini looks ahea...

Roberto Mancini, Albania's Euro 2016 dream & Austria's renaissance from 2015-10-15T20:11

Interview with Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini. We also have the inside story of Albania's Euro 2016 adventure. And, Austria's Johnny Ertle discusses his country's success.



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Johan Cruyff, Lothar Matthaus & FIFA's meltdown from 2015-10-08T19:58

The Dutch legend Johan Cruyff tells us why he's glad he's not still a coach. Lothar Matthaus and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel discuss Bayern Munich's dominance. Is the German title race al...

Frank de Boer, Maccabi Tel Aviv and River Plate's Resurrection from 2015-10-01T23:02

An interview with Frank de Boer. Could the Ajax coach be heading to the Premier League? As Argentina's River Plate look forward to representing South America in the Club World Cup, we find out more...

The Maverick - Emmanuel Petit from 2015-09-24T23:32

World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit looks back on his career and tells us how money is having a negative impact on today's players. How did the Dutch national team get so bad so quickly? We hear from f...

Racism in Russia & Zico's Fifa ambitions from 2015-09-17T23:25

Former Russia captain Alexei Smertin and Cameroon's Andre Bikey discuss the issue of racism in Russian football.

Brazil legend Zico says players and fans should have a voice when it comes ...

Prince Ali, Vialli, St Pauli & Papy's agent from 2015-09-10T22:23

The president of the Romanian FA tells us why Prince Ali is making a political misjudgement if he thinks he can win the election to become the next Fifa president. Gianluca Vialli tells us why Ital...

Fighting for the evolution of football from 2015-09-03T22:48

The president of Sporting Lisbon gives a passionate plea for the introduction of video technology. Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami on his desire to be the next Fifa president. And the B...

Football's doping conspiracy from 2015-08-28T00:32

The Italian prosecutor at the centre of the Juventus EPO scandal in the 1990s and Wada's director general discuss doping in football.



Parma vice-president Marco Ferrari talks abo...

Feeder clubs: Who's feeding whom? from 2015-08-21T01:32

Has Vitesse Arnhem lost its identity by becoming Chelsea's feeder club? We hear from Vitesse captain Guram Kashia.



Argentine Julio Arca and Kuwaiti interantional Aziz Mashaan dis...

Saudi Super Cup, Nakhid for Fifa & violence in Turkey from 2015-08-14T01:32

The president of Saudi Arabia's FA outlines his vision for the future.

Former Trinidad & Tobago captain David Nakhid on his Fifa presidential ambitions.

We also pay tribute to Har...

Referee cries foul from 2015-08-07T00:32

Cypriot referee Marios Panayi explains how he was approached to fix matches.

Platini's challengers from 2015-07-31T01:32

South Korea's Chung Mong Joon and Liberia's Musa Bility hit out at Michel Platini's ambitions to be Fifa president. What has happened to all the great Nigerian players? There is turmoil in Mexican ...

Hernan Crespo and Fifa's 'Dinosaurs' from 2015-07-24T01:32

The former Fifa advisor Michael Hershman talks about his frustrations while dealing with the 'dinosaurs' of the organisation. The former Argentina international Hernan Crespo discusses his new coac...

Breitner, Trezeguet and the Underdogs from 2015-07-10T01:32

Bayern Munich legend Paul Breitner looks back on his career and gives his views on the controversy surrounding Qatar 2022. David Trezeguet pays tribute to Andrea Pirlo. We also spend time with San ...

Chile Chase Copa Glory from 2015-07-03T04:00

Chile international Mark Gonzalez and Peru's assistant coach Nolberto Solano look ahead to the Copa America final in Santiago, as the hosts Chile prepare to take on Argentina.



Al...

The Ghosts of Santiago from 2015-06-26T04:30

At Chile's Nacional Estadio as many as 40,000 men and women suffered at the hands of a cruel dictatorship. On this week's World Football, hear about the dark past of the venue for this year's Copa ...