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Haller the hero for hosts Ivory Coast as they are crowned Afcon champions

John Bennett presents reaction from Abidjan to the Afcon final.

The Final Countdown: Ivory Coast v Nigeria

John Bennett and guests in Abidjan look ahead to the Afcon final

Kolo Toure: Ivory Coast winning Afcon would be “incredible”

Former Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure joins John Bennett in conversation

The Elephants v The Super Eagles: Ivory Coast and Nigeria reach final

Reaction from the Afcon semi-finals in Ivory Coast.

Afcon semi-finals: can South Africa and DR Congo stage upsets?

John Bennett and Gabriel Zakuani look ahead to the Afcon semi-finals.

Penalties, Punditry and Predictions as AFCON reaches the semi-finals

John Bennett and Maher Mezahi reflect on Saturday's drama at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Hosts Ivory Coast reach semi-finals in dramatic style as South Africa also progress

Reaction from Abidjan as the Afcon semi-final line-up is completed

Nigeria’s Super Eagles soar into the semi-finals with DR Congo

Reaction to the opening Afcon quarter-finals as Nigeria and DR Congo reach the last four

Arrival in Abidjan: The big quarter-final preview

John Bennett and George Addo look ahead to the last eight at Afcon.

South Africa stun Morocco as Mali make last eight

Reaction as South Africa knock World Cup semi-finalists Morocco out of Afcon and Mali win

Hosts Ivory Coast progress as holders Senegal beaten on penalties

Reaction as Ivory Coast beat Senegal on penalties to reach the Afcon quarter-finals.

Salah’s Afcon dream ends as DR Congo & Guinea progress

Reaction to DR Congo and Guinea reaching the Afcon quarter-finals.

Lookman at the double as Nigeria set up a quarter-final against Angola.

Lookman at the double as Nigeria set up a quarter-final against Angola.

Dedication, defiance and Drogba: Inside Nigeria’s 2013 Afcon triumph

Afcon winner Efe Ambrose shares his memories of Nigeria’s 2013 victory

Morocco win group, Ivory Coast sneak into last 16, Tunisia out

Reaction to the end of the group stage as Morocco win Group F but Tunisia go out.

Algeria crash out as Mauritania make history, Cameroon edge through

Reaction as 2019 winners Algeria exit Afcon, while Cameroon win thriller.

Ivory Coast heading out? Ghana's collapse, plus Egypt squeeze through

Reaction to Ivory Coast being on the brink of elimination and a costly draw for Ghana.

South Africa win, Morocco held by DR Congo and Daka earns a point for Zambia

Reaction to draws between Morocco and DR Congo and Zambia and Tanzania at Afcon.

Algeria rescue a point, Angola's 5-goal thriller and a Tunisia v Mali draw

Reaction to Algeria's 2-2 draw with Burkina Faso and Angola's dramatic win.

Sarr stars for Senegal as Cape Verde qualify

Reaction to Senegal’s win over Cameroon and Cape Verde reaching the last 16

Nigeria beat the hosts, Ghana draw and Salah's injured

Reaction to Nigeria's win over Ivory Coast and Ghana's 2-2 draw with Egypt.

Favourites Morocco cruise to victory and DR Congo waste chances

Reaction to Morocco's comfortable win and DR Congo's 1-1 draw with Zambia.

History for Namibia, Mali win and Burkina Faso avoid an upset

Reaction to Namibia's first ever Afcon win and victories for Mali and Burkina Faso.

Senegal's stylish start but Algeria and Cameroon fail to win

Reaction to a win for Senegal and draws for Cameroon and Algeria.

Ghana beaten, Salah the saviour and a draw for Nigeria

Reaction to Afcon defeat for Ghana and draws for Nigeria and Egypt

Ivorian hosts coast to victory on Afcon opening night

Reaction to Ivory Coast’s win over Guinea-Bissau in Abidjan

World Football at Afcon – The Preview Show

John Bennett and guests look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast

World Football at Afcon - Trailer

The drama, the excitement and the big talking points – every match day

Ange Postecoglou: The influences and legacy of the Tottenham Hotspur boss

What has influenced the Spurs boss and what’s his legacy on where he’s coached before?

Vilda’s vindication? Spain win the World Cup

Mani, Maz and Katie are in Sydney as Spain are crowned World Champions for the first time.

All roads (and rivers!) lead to the final

Katie Smith, Mani Djazmi and Maz Farookhi preview the Women's World Cup final

Afghanistan's women team still waiting

Goalkeeper Fati on the uncertain football future for Afghanistan's women

Tillies Done! Lionesses roar into World Cup final

Reaction to Australia’s exit against England in the Women’s World Cup semi-final.

El capitan Carmona smashes Spain into the final

Maz Farookhi has the latest from Auckland as Spain reach their first World Cup final.

The Final Four

Mani Djazmi, Maz Farookhi and Katie Smith preview the Women's World Cup semi-finals.

A day with Wellington Phoenix: New Zealand’s only professional club

Maz Farookhi visits Wellington Phoenix to find out more about their rise.

Matildas mania sweeps across Australia

Reaction as Australia continue to make history and England reach another semi-final

Spain and Sweden surge into semis

Spain and Sweden reach the semi-finals at the Women’s World Cup

The last eight

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

Colombia and France end World Cup dreams for Jamaica and Morocco

Colombia and France keep their World Cup parties alive as the last-16 draws to a close.

Australia shine, England survive

Reaction to the co-hosts reaching the quarter-finals and Sam Kerr returns after injury.

Sweden shock the world champions USA

Reflections on holders USA being beaten at the Women’s World Cup.

Are Japan the team to beat?

Japan and Spain are the first teams into the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Moroccan miracle, German failure and Dutch candour

The World Football team review the group stages and preview the last 16

History-making Reggae Girlz shock Brazil

The World Football team reflect on a historic day for Jamaica and South Africa.

How good are the USA?

The USA are through to the knockout stages, but are they still the team to be feared?

Crisis averted! Matildas march into the last 16

Reaction to Australia's progression at the Women's World Cup.

Football Ferns fall as Norway smash six goals

Reaction to co-hosts New Zealand's elimination from the Women’s World Cup.

Kerr-ching? Sam Kerr says she’s ready to play

Australia’s star Sam Kerr says she’s ready to play in their crunch match against Canada

Pressure on hosts as Nigeria shock Australia

Nigeria shock hosts Australia and there’s an entertaining draw between the 2019 finalists.

Fantastic Filipinas floor the Football Ferns

The World Football team react to the Philippines' huge upset.

Imperious Germany and the singing South Korea coach

Two-time world champions Germany put six past debutants Morocco in their opening game.

USA off to winning start and the history-making Palestinian

Holders USA begin their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam.

Philippines tears of joy, Nigeria’s 'keeper heroics and the USA’s newest star

Maz Farookhi heads to the USWNT camp and we hear from new star Naomi Girma

New Zealand’s shock win and no Kerr, no problem for Australia

Reaction to New Zealand’s first ever World Cup victory and an opening win for Australia.

‘This is my naked truth’: The Matildas’ nude calendar 24 years on

Back to when life was very different for the women representing the Australian Matildas.

Women’s World Cup preview with Carli Lloyd

US legend Carli Lloyd is on World Football to preview the Women's World Cup.

Sam Kerr: The making of a Matilda

Where did it all begin for Australia's Sam Kerr? Maz Farookhi and Jenny Wallace find out.

The breakthrough stars of the Women’s World Cup

Who could be the new names to look out for at the Women’s World Cup?

The Women’s World Cup debutants take centre stage

Mani Djazmi and Sarah Mulkerrins profile the Women’s World Cup debut teams.

The final goodbye

In the last weekly edition of the programme, we reflect on 22 years of World Football.

World Cup expansion and the Reyna-Berhalter feud

Mani Djazmi will be joined by Pat Nevin and Heather O’Reilly for World Football

Lise Klaveness and her UEFA ambitions

Mani Djazmi is joined by Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly for World Football.

Turkish football fans support the earthquake victims

Besiktas supporters threw thousands of cuddly toys onto the pitch during a game on Sunday

Haiti celebrate and Turkish football returns

Haiti's Chelsea Supris celebrates reaching the World Cup for the very first time.

Papua New Guinea's World Cup dream

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

Turkish footballer Kamil Çörekçi: "I'm still in shock"

Hatayspor defender Kamil Çörekçi gives an eyewitness account of the earthquake in Turkey.

Monza's Matteo Pessina and the history making Seattle Sounders

Monza captain Matteo Pessina reflects on beating Juventus and passing an economics exam.

Joy, upsets and surrealism in the Cup

Pays de Cassel player Ayrance Leganase looks back on his team's 7-nil loss to PSG.

Age cheating and rule changes

Former Cameroon player Patrick Suffo and agent Paulo Teixeira discuss age fraud.

Remembering Vialli and a Palestinian ref making history

We pay tribute to the former Italy, Sampdoria, Juve and Chelsea player Gianluca Vialli.

Roy Hodgson: Liverpool, England and returning home

In the second part of our interview with Roy Hodgson, he reflects on troubled times.

Pele's funeral and trouble in the USA

Brazilian journalist Ricardo Setyon reflects on Pele's funeral.

A tribute to Pele

Friends and former team-mates pay their respects to Pele.

In conversation with Roy Hodgson: from Sweden to the San Siro

Roy Hodgson remembers his early coaching career in Sweden, Switzerland and Italy.

Argentina rejoices as Messi matches Maradona

As Argentina and Lionel Messi celebrate, we reflect on an incredible World Cup final.

Looking ahead to the World Cup final

Will Lionel Messi finally lift the World Cup trophy? We look ahead to France v Argentina.

Messi’s ‘inner Diego’ & Croatia’s midfield maestros

We preview the World Cup semi-finals and go inside the Croatia camp.

The quarter finals are here!

We look ahead to the quarter finals of Qatar 2022

Magic Morocco and brilliant Brazil

Morocco fans celebrate after their team made history by beating Spain.

France flying, Japan's new dimension and 'hungry' Djourou

We hear from Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima and former Swiss player Johan Djourou.

Ghana glee as Suarez sobs

Ghana fans find comfort in defeat and the Socceroos looks ahead to taking on Argentina.

Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta and grudge matches

Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta reflects on his team's performances.

Iran v USA and the African renaissance

Iranian fans and USA journalist Sam Stejskal look ahead to the crunch match.

Drogba’s ambitions, German relief and an Argentine odyssey

An in-depth interview with Didier Drogba, plus joy for Morocco and Costa Rica

Klinsmann: Spain is the team we fear the most

Jurgen Klinsmann talks to Mani Djazmi about Germany's must-win World Cup game vs Spain.

Iranian pride, Qatari misery & Tunisia’s Doha takeover

Iranian fans react as they beat Wales to keep their hopes of World Cup progress alive.

Japanese joy, Cameroon's Seb Bassong and USA's Yunus Musah

Reflections on Japan's shock win over Germany and we hear from USA player Yunus Musah.

Messi misery as Saudis shock World Cup

Saudi Arabia fans dance in Doha after beating Argentina, plus Fàbregas on Spain’s hopes.

Ecuadorian ecstasy, Iranian anger and Senegalese despair

John Bennett goes behind the scenes of the World Cup, as Qatar 2022 kicks off.

Counting down to the World Cup

Ecuador's Jeremy Sarmiento and USA's Tim Weah look ahead to the kick-off of Qatar 2022.

Socceroo Joel King and Zambia's James Chamanga

Australia's Joel King relives the moment he found out he'd been picked for the World Cup.

Cesc Fàbregas loving life in Como

Cesc Fàbregas joins us from Como to discuss the joy of playing in Italy's Serie B.

German striker Deniz Undav and Glasgow City

Brighton's Deniz Undav talks about his challenging journey to the English Premier league.

CF Montréal and the end of an era for River Plate

Montréal and Canada midfielder Samuel Piette on how he's having fun for club and country.

Werder Bremen's Niclas Füllkrug and the Amputee World Champions

We hear from the German Bundesliga's top scorer Niclas Füllkrug.

Tragedy in Indonesia

Indonesia international Raphael Maitimo reflects on the stadium disaster in Malang.

Bonus Podcast: In conversation with Carlos Queiroz

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz looks ahead to the World Cup.

Carlos Queiroz and Union Berlin

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz looks ahead to the World Cup.

Monza's first win and San Diego's record breakers

Monza striker Christian Gytkjaer relives his match winning goal against Juventus.

Philippe Senderos on Servette and meeting the Queen

Philippe Senderos discusses meeting the Queen and his role at his boyhood club.

Brazil’s dominance of Copa Libertadores and the return of the WSL

Football's biggest stories of the week on the BBC.

The lowdown on Brazilian Antony

Former São Paulo director Alexandre Passaro on Manchester United's new signing Antony.

Shakhtar Donetsk, and O'Reilly's Champions League dream

Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin on the return of the Ukrainian Premier League.

Ukraine, Afghanistan and Lewes FC

Shakhtar Donetsk's Darijo Srna discusses the return of the Ukrainian Premier League.

La Liga kicks off

We hear from RCD Mallorca President Andy Kohlberg and Celta de Vigo's Luca de la Torre.

FC Köln and Canada's Stephanie Labbé

FC Köln's Kristian Pedersen looks ahead to the new Bundesliga season.

Heather O’Reilly comes out of retirement and Euro 2022 final preview

Football's biggest stories of the week on the BBC.

Euro 2022 and the women's Africa Cup of Nations

Dutch defender Dominique Janssen and South Africa's Thalea Smidt look ahead to big games.

Euro 2022 and D.C. United's hero returns

Former Norway international Solveig Gulbrandsen and D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum.

Bonus Podcast: In Conversation with Otto Addo

Hear the full interview with Ghana coach Otto Addo as he looks ahead to the World Cup.

Ghana's Otto Addo and Euro 2022 kicks off

We hear from Belgium midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet and Ghana coach Otto Addo.

Euro 2022 and the rise of Hong Kong

Norway's Amalie Eikeland looks ahead to Euro 2022. Plus, we talk to Hong Kong's Matt Orr.

India coach Igor Stimac and a new dawn for MLS?

Igor Stimac discusses the challenges of coaching the India national team.

Socceroo Aziz Behich and the return of Heather O'Reilly

Australia's Aziz Behich reflects on a famous night for the Socceroos.

Germany's Babett Peter and Australia's World Cup dream

The recently retired Real Madrid captain Babett Peter looks back on her career.

Victory for Ukraine and promotion for Berlusconi's Monza

We reflect on Ukraine's win over Scotland and speak to Monza striker Christian Gytkjaer.

Zinchenko, Pellegrini and the Champions League final

Manuel Pellegrini looks ahead to the UEFA Champions League final.

Martin Laursen, AC Milan and the women's Champions League final

Former AC Milan defender Martin Laursen shares memories of his time playing in Italy.

Manuel Pellegrini, Cremonese and Cowdenbeath

Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini talks about their cup success this season.

Portugal's Dolores Silva and troubles in China

Portugal's Dolores Silva discusses her country's backdoor qualification for Euro 2022.

Seattle Sounders and Toulouse FC

Former Seattle Sounder Steve Zakuani and Toulouse midfielder Denis Genreau join the show.

Shakhtar Donetsk and Bulgaria's Hristov twins

Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin discusses the challenges faced by club and country.

Santi Cazorla and unhappy NAC Breda fans

The former Arsenal and Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla looks back on his career.

The coaches of Iran, USA and Qatar

We hear from Qatar's Felix Sanchez, Iran's Dragan Skočić and the USA's Greg Berhalter.

Bonus Podcast: In conversation with Qatar coach Félix Sánchez

Qatar coach Félix Sánchez sits down with Mani Djazmi to look ahead to the World Cup.

Counting down to Qatar 2022

In the week of the World Cup draw, Mani Djazmi travels to the host country Qatar.

Socceroos, Craig Foster and Vanuatu

Footballer-turned-human rights activist Craig Foster discusses Australia's national team.

Canada and Ecuador on the verge of the World Cup

Canadian international Jonathan Osorio discusses their push to qualify for Qatar 2022.

Chelsea, Ukraine and a riot in Mexico

Pat Nevin discusses Chelsea's future and we hear from Ukraine footballer Nicole Kozlova.

Escaping Ukraine: The story of Lluis Cortes

The coach of Ukraine's women's team talks about his dramatic journey out of Ukraine

Crisis in Ukraine

Former Ukraine international footballer Evgeniy Levchenko reacts to Russia's invasion.

Bonus Podcast: In conversation with India's Sunil Chhetri

Hear the full interview with the Bengaluru and India captain Sunil Chhetri.

India's Sunil Chhetri and building St Louis

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri talks about Messi, North Korean adventures and tigers.

Bonus Podcast: Afghan footballer Fati

Afghan footballer Fati describes her terrifying escape from the Taliban.

Afghanistan reunited

Afghan footballer Fati talks about her escape from the Taliban and return to football.

Africa Cup of Nations: Third time lucky for Senegal?

We assess Senegal's chances in the AFCON final and reflect on South Africa's 1996 win.

Africa Cup of Nations: The Olembe Stadium tragedy

We reflect on the tragedy outside the Olembe Stadium during Afcon.

Africa Cup of Nations: Into the knockouts

Hear from the Comoros captain Najim Abdou and Burkina Faso's Adama Guira.

Africa Cup of Nations: Under way in Cameroon

The former Uganda and Sierra Leone coach Johnny McKinstry on the Africa Cup of Nations.

Counting down to the Africa Cup of Nations

Efe Ambrose and Patrick Suffo look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Bojan Krkić and Finland's Linda Sällström

Bojan Krkić discusses the new generation of young players at his old club Barcelona

Footballers and faith

Crystal Palace's Joel Ward and former Portsmouth player Linvoy Primus discuss faith.

Champions! Atlas finally win the Mexican title

We hear from fans of Atlas after their team won the title for the first time since 1951.

Portland's Larrys Mabiala and Syria's Oliver Kass Kawo

Ahead of the MLS Cup final we hear from Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala.

Big wins, Louis Saha and coaching in the Highlands

Louis Saha remembers playing for Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Copa Libertadores final 2021

Gilberto Silva looks ahead to the Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras.

Serbia's Nikola Milenković and Ghana's Andy Yiadom

Serbia's Nikola Milenković and Ghana's Andy Yiadom look back at the World Cup qualifiers.

Brazil's Gilberto Silva and Thailand coach Mano Pölking

World Cup winner Gilberto Silva on how his tough upbringing shaped him as a footballer.

In conversation with Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite

The Denmark international Martin Braithwaite talks about a tumultuous time for Barcelona.

Koeman's departure and Padova's Niko Kirwan

New Zealand's Niko Kirwan talks about his sporting family and first international goal.

Biennial World Cups and Belgium's surprise league leaders

Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet gives an insight into the recent World Cup discussions.

Welcoming back Mr. Ranieri

Watford defender William Troost-Ekong discusses Claudio Ranieri's Premier League return.

Abuse allegations in the NWSL

Heather O'Reilly reacts to the abuse allegations which have rocked women's football

A famous night for FC Sheriff

FC Sheriff's Sébastien Thill talks about his winning goal against Real Madrid.

Thalea Smidt’s Champions League dream

South African midfielder Thalea Smidt on the inaugural African Women’s Champions League.

From 9th tier to Serie A – Chievo phoenix club dreams

Chievo legend Sergio Pellissier’s dreams of taking phoenix club all the way to Serie A.

A World Cup every two years?

Nigeria's Sunday Oliseh discusses the proposal to have a biennial World Cup.

South American frustrations and J-League dreams

Peru's assistant coach Nolberto Solano assesses the latest club v country row.

Mind games with Malmö's Jon Dahl Tommason

Jon Dahl Tomasson discusses qualifying for the UEFA Champions League group stage.

The Psychology of goalkeepers with Australia's Maty Ryan

Real Sociedad goalkeeper Maty Ryan looks back on the last 10 months of his career.

Messi in Paris and Greuther Fürth back in the Bundesliga

Greuther Fürth captain Branimir Hrgota looks ahead to the new season.

St Pauli's Jackson Irvine and South Africa's Ode Fulutudilu

Australia international Jackson Irvine talks about his move to FC St Pauli.

Olympic opportunities, regression and pressure

South Africa's Janine van Wyk predicts a bright future for Zambia's Barbra Banda.

Serial winner Pitso Mosimane and El Salvador's Joaquín Rivas

The Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane talks about the barriers he's had to overcome.

The Olympics are coming!

USA striker Lynn Williams joins us from Japan as she prepares for the Tokyo Olympics.

Euro 2020, Claudio Ranieri and Copa America

Claudio Ranieri looks ahead to the final of Euro 2020 between Italy and England.

Euro 2020: Shocks, thrillers and own goals

Hungary coach Marco Rossi and Denmark's Åge Hareide reflect on another exciting week.

Euro 2020: The knockouts begin

Denmark's John Sivebek and Austria's Christian Fuchs look ahead to the round of 16

Euro 2020: Ronaldo's records and Eriksen's collapse

We hear from Finland's Tim Sparv, who was on the pitch when Christian Eriksen collapsed.

Euro 2020: The long wait is over

Hungary’s Adam Nagy and Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky look ahead to Euro 2020

Finland goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký on saunas, beer and the Euros (bonus podcast)

World Football's Mani Djazmi speaks to the Finnish goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký.

Venezia promoted and Copa America on the move

Venezia FC's Harvey St Clair discusses the unique nature of football in Venice.

Salomon Kalou and the Champions League final

Former Chelsea player Salomon Kalou looks ahead to this year's Champions League final.

Lille's Jose Fonte and Barça's Ana-Maria Crnogorčević

With Lille on the verge of winning the title, we hear from captain Jose Fonte.

The rise of Barça's women and Crew-less in Columbus

A look ahead to the women's Champions League final between Chelsea and Barcelona.

Kelechi Iheanacho: Faith, goals and more goals

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho talks about his impressive form for Leicester City.

FC Goa and Dynamo Kyiv's Mircea Lucescu

FC Goa's Brandon Fernandes and Dynamo Kyiv coach Mircea Lucescu join the team.

Super League chaos and the coach of Sweden

Reflections on the rapid rise and fall of the proposed European Super League.

Norway's protests and Brazilian publicity stunts

Norway coach Ståle Solbakken discusses his team's protest against human rights abuses.

D.C. United, El Clásico and an inspirational Puerto Rican

D.C. United coach Hernán Losada and Puerto Rican goalkeeper Anita Rabell join the team.

Bayer Leverkusen's woes and Gambia's hero

Bayer Leverkusen's director of football explains the decision to sack their coach.

Mergers, managers and Romania's Liga 2

Romanian footballer Ovidiu Herea joins us to discuss an incredible end to the season

Cuba's Jorge Corrales and Wolfsburg's Kevin Mbabu

Cuban footballer Jorge Corrales discusses an historic moment for the national team.

A Caf coronation, Löw leaving and the prize money pay gap

Reaction to Patrice Motsepe's unopposed election as Caf president.

Chinese Super League uncertainty and Fifa Council

Are more Chinese Super League clubs at risk of not starting the new season?

Yohan Cabaye, 'Super Agents' and İstanbul Başakşehir

Former France international Yohan Cabaye discusses his decision to retire from football.

Ibrahim Ba, Colo Colo and the Milan derby

Ibrahim Ba looks ahead to the Milan derby and recalls the glory years of AC Milan.

Protests, death threats and a fake footballer

The Myanmar goalkeeper tells us about his decision to protest after the military coup.

Barca's Joan Laporta and USA coach Vlatko Andonovski

Barcelona's Presidential candidate Joan Laporta talks about the future of Lionel Messi.

The Thomas Tuchel diet: No wheat, no sugar

Goalkeeper Hendrik Bonmann talks about his former coach Thomas Tuchel.

Dead bats in Cameroon and brick walls in Austria

Namibia's Pat-Nevin Uanivi and Sturm Graz player Jon Gorenc-Stankovic join the team.

Good times for Santos

With Santos reaching the Copa Libertadores final, we speak to former club captain Rildo.

Big plans and high hopes for Anguilla

Anguilla national team coach Stern John talks about his new job and his hunt for players.

Tragedy on Stairway 13

We mark the 50th anniversary of the Ibrox stadium disaster which killed 66 people.

Nights out with Maradona and Ice Hockey with Cruyff

Thomas Rongen with stories from his career, from the NASL glory days to American Samoa.

A new era for Beitar Jerusalem?

We look at the historic co-ownership of Beitar Jerusalem by an Arab and a Jew.

Walking off in solidarity

Başakşehir's Nacer Chadli discusses the latest controversy in the UEFA Champions League.

Tears in Lima and joy in the Arctic

We reflect on differing fortunes for Norway's Bodo/Glimt and Peru's Alianza Lima.

El Diego: A tribute

A tribute to Diego Armando Maradona following his death at the age of 60

Yannick Bolasie, The Gambia and winning in China

The DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie talks about his return to the pitch.

Sassuolo flying high and African politics

South African FA supremo Danny Jordaan and Sassuolo's Pedro Obiang join the team.

IFK Göteborg and Gio Reyna's mum

Former IFK Göteborg player Pontus Kåmark discusses the club's surprise relegation fight.

A fresh start in Turkey and happy birthday Maradona!

Alanyaspor's Steven Caulker talks about his new life in Turkey.

Anger in Nigeria and Happy Birthday Pelé!

Nigeria's John Ogu calls for players to boycott matches following the violence in Nigeria

Arsene Wenger, Andre Ayew and what if?

Arsene Wenger discusses his love affair with Arsenal FC.

Elbows and spitting in South America

Peru's Nolberto Solano talks about the fun of South American World Cup qualifiers.

Delight for Ferencváros

Ferencváros forward Tokmac Nguen looks ahead to making his debut in the Champions League.

Anger and heartbreak for Al Hilal

Al Hilal coach Răzvan Lucescu on his team's expulsion from the AFC Champions League.

Andriy Shevchenko and trouble in Dresden

The former AC Milan and Chelsea player Andriy Shevchenko looks back on his career.

Cádiz back in La Liga

41 year old Cádiz goalkeeper, Alberto Cifuentes, looks ahead to the new season.

Rock bottom and 30 years without a win

Former Leicester winger Matt Piper opens up about the struggles of his early retirement.

Messi moving, the Jacob Blake boycotts and Hiddink's Curacao

We reflect on Lionel Messi's decision to leave Barcelona.

Looking ahead to the UEFA Champions League final

The former Stuttgart coach Alex Zorniger discusses the successes of German coaches.

How to run a football club during a pandemic

Lille owner Gerard Lopez gives an insight into the challenges of running a football club.

Five minutes from Death. A Footballer in Beirut

Lebanon international Edmond Chehade tells us how he was caught in the Beirut explosion.

The return of Ricky van Wolfswinkel and the misunderstood Nicolas Anelka

Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel discusses his return to football after brain surgery.

Başakşehir win the Turkish League and Remembering Biri Biri

Swiss midfielder Gökhan İnler talks about winning the Turkish title with Başakşehir.

Jay Bothroyd, the J-League and playing with Gaddafi

Footballer Jay Bothroyd tells stories from his time in Italy and Japan.

MLS is back, chaos in Melbourne and an unstoppable Faroese

D.C. United coach Ben Olsen talks about the return of soccer in the USA.

Tough times in Colombia and Brazil

Goalkeeper Vanessa Cordoba on the frustrations of being a female footballer in Colombia.

Black Lives Matter: The backlash

Sparta Prague's Costa Nhamoinesu describes the recent racist incidents in Czech football.

'1970 wasn’t football... it was like Cirque du Soleil'

On its 50th anniversary, we look back on the historic 1970 World Cup in Mexico.

Tackling racism “too big and too deep for football”

Christian Karembeu discusses the fallout from the death of George Floyd in the USA.

Black Lives Matter: Protests, racism and football

USA internationals Jess McDonald and Bill Hamid on what it means to be African-American

Brescia's Massimo Cellino on Serie A restart and Balotelli

The owner of Brescia, Massimo Cellino, joins us to discuss plans to restart the season.

Wolfsburg's Kevin Mbabu and Nigeria's Efe Ambrose

Swiss international Kevin Mbabu talks about the return of the German Bundesliga.

Referee Mark Clattenburg and the return of Suwon’s Adam Taggart

Mark Clattenburg discusses the implications of Covid-19 for referees.

In conversation with Finland captain Tim Sparv (bonus podcast)

FC Midtjylland and Finland midfielder Tim Sparv discusses life in lockdown and much more.

Neven Subotić and the return of the Bundesliga

Union Berlin's Neven Subotić discusses the imminent return of football in Germany.

Carli Lloyd, Vivianne Miedema and Socceroo Adam Taggart

The USA's Carli Lloyd reflects on her career and talks about the impact of Covid-19.

Brescia's Simon Skrabb and Damien Comolli

Brescia's Simon Skrabb talks about life in lock-down.

Paderborn's Christian Strohdiek and footballer-turned-chemist Toni Dovale

Footballer Toni Dovale talks about his work as a pharmacist during the Covid-19 crisis.

Torino's Ola Aina and RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch

Torino's Ola Aina talks about life in lockdown.

In conversation with Jesse Marsch (bonus podcast)

In this bonus podcast, RB Salzburg's American coach Jesse Marsch talks about his career.

Pay cuts, Christian Kabasele and football in Nicaragua

Watford and Belgium defender Christian Kabasele talks about life in lock down.

Christian Karembeu, coronavirus and the resilient Paul Canoville

Christian Karembeu pays tribute to Real Madrid's former President Lorenzo Sanz.

Gaëtan Bong, coronavirus and the last game in Zanzibar

Cameroon's Gaëtan Bong explains how his life has been affected by the coronavirus crisis

The hero of Saarbrücken, Coronavirus and Odion Ighalo

FC Saarbrücken goalkeeper Daniel Batz talks about his German Cup heroics.

Rafael Benítez, Coronavirus and coaching in Bhutan

Rafael Benítez tells us how the Coronavirus has left his team stranded in Spain.

Sadio Mané, Alicia Ferguson and the worst tackle in history

Liverpool's Sadio Mané discusses an amazing season so far.

David Ospina, Mark Schwarzer and Libya's Mohamed El-Monir

Colombia's David Ospina recalls the moment he collapsed on the pitch with concussion.

Norway coach Lars Lagerbäck and Ada Hegerberg's dad

Presenter Mani Djazmi travels to Oslo to meet Lars Lagerbäck and Stein Erik Hegerberg.

In conversation with Lars Lagerbäck (bonus podcast)

In this bonus podcast, you can hear the full interview with Norway coach Lars Lagerbäck.

The Milan Derby, Asmir Begovic and San Diego Loyal

AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic looks ahead to the Derby della Madonnina.

Scoring records, maternity matters and remembering Rensenbrink

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss the week's biggest football stories.

Kerr's trophy target and rebuilding Berahino

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss the week's biggest football stories

Cruyff's Ecuador and AFCON adjustments

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss the week's biggest football stories.

Olivier Dacourt, Tony Adams and the heroes of Réunion

Olivier Dacourt pays tribute to Daniele De Rossi, who has announced his retirement.

In conversation with Tony Adams (bonus podcast)

The former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams looks back on his career.

Our team of the decade (Part two)

Mani Djazmi looks back on more of his favourite interviews from the last ten years

Our team of the decade (Part one)

Mani Djazmi looks back on some of his favourite interviews of the decade

The Miracle of Atalanta and the Fifa Club World Cup

Atalanta's Hans Hateboer talks about their unlikely Champions League adventure

Suriname, Real Betis and Ajax memories

Suriname national coach and former Ajax player, Dean Gorré, joins the team.

Alex McLeish and Zamalek's coaching carousel

Former Rangers and Scotland coach Alex McLeish looks back on his career.

Flamengo celebrates!

Flamengo legend Dejan Petković discusses a crazy 24 hours for his former club.

Gus Poyet, Finland's history-makers and Jose's return

Gus Poyet discusses Jose Mourinho's appointment as coach of Tottenham Hotspur.

Finland and the promised land

Mani Djazmi travels to Helsinki as Finland attempt to qualify for Euro 2020.

Equal pay, broken bones and whisky bets

Mani Djazmi and Pat Nevin discuss this week's biggest football stories

Mia Hamm, Heather O'Reilly and the return of Mr Odemwingie

World Cup winner Mia Hamm joins her former team mate Heather O'Reilly on the show

Raúl Jiménez, Heather's last match and the memories of a referee

Heather O'Reilly looks ahead to the NWSL final, and Raúl Jiménez discusses life at Wolves

Quique Sanchez Flores, Clive Allen and stories from North Korea

Former India coach Stephen Constantine and Watford's Quique Sanchez Flores join the team.

The coach of Afghanistan and Tore Andre Flo

Afghanistan coach Anoush Dastgir and former Chelsea striker Tore Andre Flo join the team.

Bayern's heavy hitters and Schalke's dreamers

Former Swiss international Ramon Vega and Schalke's Benjamin Stambouli join the team.

Kevin-Prince Boateng and knife throwing Colombians

Fiorentina's Kevin-Prince Boateng talks about his globe trotting career.

Goalscorers, superstitions and R.I.P Restless Rudi

Lille striker Victor Osimhen talks about his tough journey to professional football.

Per Mertesacker and football Hong Kong style

World Cup winner Per Mertesacker and Hong Kong international Jack Sealy join the team.

Addiction, recovery and the genius of Georgi Kinkladze

Former Manchester City player Jeff Whitley looks back on his career.

How not to run a football club and other stories

Parma's Marco Ferarri, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss the business of football.

Leadership lessons with Graham Potter

The coach of Brighton, Graham Potter, tells us about his leadership style.

A World Cup winner, Kasper Schmeichel and Alejandro Bedoya

USA international Jessica McDonald and Leicester City's Kasper Schmeichel join the team.

Ellis, Sin Bins and Salah

Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly talk about US Coach Jill Ellis' legacy

The good, the bad and Koscielny

Peter defends Laurent Koscielny's refusal to travel on Arsenal's preseason tour

AFCON 2019: Legends, dreamers and super fans

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

Egyptian woes, Nigerian highs and a Malagasy surprise

Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong, Madagascar’s Anicet Andrianantenaina on AFCON adventures

Tea drinkers, orange lionesses and a World Cup final

Heather O'Reilly and Spain's Verónica Boquete look ahead to the women's World Cup final

Football, football everywhere...

Heather O'Reilly is at the World Cup in France, and we hear from Mikel Jon Obi at AFCON.

A week in Cairo for AFCON 2019

Mani Djazmi is in Cairo to look ahead to the African Cup of Nations.

Adventures in Guam: The 2022 World Cup journey begins

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

The Women’s World Cup kicks off

Heather O’Reilly, Karina LeBlanc and Kathellen Sousa look ahead to the women’s World Cup.

Antonio Conte, Sadio Mané and the Champions League final

An exclusive interview with the new Inter Milan coach, Antonio Conte.

World Cup dreams and Hakeem al-Araibi

USA international Jessica McDonald looks ahead to the World Cup.

Cup Finals, Solomon Islands and the Corsican mafia

Greek Cup final hero Chuba Akompa talks about winning the double with PAOK.

Champions League dreams and developing Iran

Iranian-American Katayoun Khosrowyar talks about the challenges of coaching in Iran

Thomas Rongen: Memories of Cruyff, Beckenbauer and the Rolling Stones

Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen shares some of his memorable football stories.

Casablanca derby, chasing PSG and India's Aditi Chauhan

A visit to the Casablanca derby, plus we hear from Indian goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan.

Istanbul derbies and a journeyman's adventures

We're in Istanbul for a weekend of derbies, as Basaksehir close in on the title

Simon Mignolet, Östersunds and the Chelsea academy

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet discusses the title race

Júlio César, Pascal Chimbonda and Racing Club's celebrations

We're joined by Brazilian goalkeeper Júlio César and Racing Club director Barbara Blanco.

Magnus Hedman: Drugs, black holes and suicidal thoughts

Swedish goalkeeper Magnus Hedman talks about his battles with depression and drugs.

Indian adventures and Eduardo at carnival

Former Croatia and Arsenal forward Eduardo da Silva looks back on his career.

US Women's Team v US Soccer Federation: A quest for equality

The panel discuss the lawsuit between the US Women's Team and the Federation.

Why France's women are ready to lift the World Cup

Captain Amandine Henry tells us why her France team can lift the World Cup on home soil

Hegerberg's hiatus, double El Clasico and the fall of Chelsea's Roman Empire?

Why the world's best player, Ada Hegerberg, won't be playing at this year's World Cup?

Gus Poyet, sectarianism and the Dalai Lama

Gus Poyet talks about the lack of respect in the modern game.

Timothy Weah, Mark Schwarzer and national identity

Timothy Weah talks about the lessons learned from Mbappe, Neymar and his father, George.

La Liga's Ambition and Aspire's role in Asian Cup Success

Mani Djazmi and the panel reflect on this week's big football stories.

Kluivert, Rossi and the Asian Cup Final

Cameroon assistant Patrick Kluivert shares his thoughts on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Back at the Asian Cup

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

Sven Goran Eriksson, Carl Ikeme and the coach of Matabeleland

Sven Goran Eriksson talks about his addiction to football.

Giorgio Chiellini and Kyrgyzstan's African Prince

The Juventus and Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini talks about his career.

World Football at the 2019 Asian Cup

Mani Djazmi kicks-off 2019 in the United Arab Emirates at the 17th Asian Cup.

John Arne Riise: Bullies, Golf Clubs and Istanbul

The former Liverpool and Roma player John Arne Riise looks back on his career.

Mourinho, the FIFA Club World Cup and Nelson Mandela the Wedding Crasher

Former South Africa international Shaun Bartlett shares his memories of Nelson Mandela.

Racism, Sébastien Bassong and River Plate Win!

Former Tottenham and Cameroon player Sébastien Bassong talks about racism in the game

Copa Libertadores Take Two

We're in Madrid where the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final is set to take place.

The Biggest Game That Never Was

The story of the Copa Libertadores final, which was controversially postponed.

The Big Ticket in Town

Mani Djazmi is in Buenos Aires this week for the Copa Libertadores final.

Stories from Inside the Dressing Room

Heather O'Reilly, Peter Odemwingie and Pat Nevin discuss the big football stories.

Controversial Refs, Shop Windows and Saying 'No' to Zlatan

Heather O'Reilly, Pat Nevin and Peter Odemwingie discuss football's biggest stories.

Derbies, Rivalries and a Trip to Soweto

Heather O'Reilly, Peter Odemwingie and Pat Nevin discuss football's biggest rivalries.

From Soweto to Yorkshire: ‘The Chief’ Lucas Radebe

Former South Africa captain Lucas Radebe tells his remarkable life story.

Carlos Queiroz and Troubles for Germany

Carlos Queiroz on the challenges of coaching Iran.

Louis Saha and Football in the Caribbean

The former Manchester United striker Louis Saha on why big egos are disrupting the club.

New Zealand's Chris Wood and the Curious Case of Virtus Entella

Burnley striker Chris Wood remembers the bullying he faced for wanting to play football

Joachim Löw, N'Golo Kanté and a Trip to Valencia

We hear from Joachim Löw, N'Golo Kanté, Roberto Martinez & Valencia President Anil Murthy

Bruce Grobbelaar and the Return of Red Star Belgrade

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

Montserrat, Luxembourg and Russia's Afterglow

Dynamo Moscow's Konstantin Rausch discusses Russia's new found confidence.

Schmeichel Snr, Kanu and Seedorf

A proud Peter Schmeichel talks about the career of his son Kasper.

The Resurrection of Parma

The incredible story of the fall-and-rise of Parma Calcio 1913.

La Liga, Joel Robles and a Meditating Footballer

Real Betis goalkeeper Joel Robles on the possibility of La Liga players going on strike.

In Conversation with Rafael van der Vaart

The former Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart looks back on his career and life.

A Wild Child and the Pele of Peru

We chat to the former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant and Peru's Teofilo Cubillas.

Valencia, De Boer and the village built by Nemanja Matic

Valencia's new signing Daniel Wass looks ahead to the new season.

Inter's Arrivals and El Loco at Leeds

We're with Inter Milan as they prepare for a return to the Champions League.

Coming Out, a Con and Qatar 2022

Minnesota United forward Collin Martin opens up about coming out in MLS.

Russia 2018: The Final Countdown

Football's biggest stories of the week on the BBC.

Russia 2018: Uruguay, Sweden and Russia...Still Dreaming

Former Russia international Andrei Kanchelskis on his country's tactics

Russia 2018: German Woes, Japanese Joy and Lacklustre Argentina

Reflections on Germany's World Cup exit , Japan's samurai spirit and Argentina's efforts

Russia 2018: Queiroz, Lizarazu and Peru

Football's biggest stories of the week on the BBC.

Russia 2018: The Kick-Off

This week’s World Football comes from Moscow as we cover the beginning of the World Cup.

Davor Suker, Kevin de Bruyne and Football's Outsiders

Interviews with Croatia's Davor Suker and Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne.

A Redemption Story, Tibet and the Coach of Mexico

Iraq international Brwa Nouri talks about his struggles with drugs and alcohol

Ange Postecoglou, Clarence Seedorf and Parma Calcio 1913

Former Australia coach Ange Postecoglou explains why he turned his back on the World Cup.

Coaching Syria, David Villa and Footballers Under Pressure

We speak to Syria coach Bernd Stange and Spain's David Villa.

Sepp Blatter and Denmark's Nicolai Jørgensen

An exclusive interview with the disgraced former President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter.

The Yemen coach, a Thai international and Christian Benteke

Featuring the Yemen coach Abraham Mebratu and Bangkok United's Mika Chunuonsee.

World Cup Hopefuls and AEK's 'Almost Certain' Title

Mani Djazmi meets Peru's Renato Tapia and Australia's Trent Sainsbury.

Chicharito, Sam Kerr and a trip to Corsica

Mexican striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez looks ahead to the World Cup.

One Crazy Night in Rome

AS Roma owner James Pallotta reflects on his team's astonishing win against Barcelona.

The Goalkeeper Who Wants to be an Astronaut and other stories

Goalkeeper Wouter Dronkers talks about his interest in medicine, astrophysics and aliens.

Warming Up for the World Cup

Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi, Poland's Lukasz Fabianski and World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu

A Very Curious Match and the Sad Story of Femi Opabunmi

Was the Malta team that lost 12-1 to Spain in 1983 the victim of a doping scandal?

Greek Super League Suspension, Veteran Football and Remolding Mali

What can be done to fix Greek football after the league's latest suspension?

Will Gay Fans Be Safe at the World Cup in Russia?

Russia’s anti-racism inspector says that gay fans shouldn’t fear going to the tournament.

Monday Night Boycotts, Cancelled Seasons and Stadiums for All

We hear why German fans are staying home and being counted in protest over Monday games.

The Troubles of a Premier League Footballer

Former Newcastle United player Kieron Dyer talks about the sexual abuse he suffered.

Saudis in Spain, Mauricio Pellegrino and Östersunds FK

Will Saudi Arabia's deal with La Liga backfire if their players don't get game time?

Gus Poyet, Jade North and Gernot Rohr

Bordeaux coach Gus Poyet talks about the pressures of management.

Racism in Germany, Morocco 2026 and Pochettino

Nigerian defender Leon Balogun talks about the racist abuse he's suffered in Germany.

Taribo West, Steve Parish and the Fifa Way

Nigeria's Taribo West talks about the pitfalls of being a footballer

The Pioneers

A first-hand account from the first women allowed into football stadia in Saudi Arabia.

In Conversation with Pablo Zabaleta

Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta talks about the heartbreak of losing a World Cup final.

Melon Trees, Presidents and Orphans

On the show...Cameroon's Lauren, Liberian President George Weah & Nigeria's Odion Ighalo.

The Road to Russia: The Story of World Cup Dreams and Heartbreak

Relive the highs and lows on the road to Russia 2018.

Football’s Wild West: The Story of the North American Soccer League

Former players remember the rise-and-fall of the original North American Soccer League.

US Soccer Politics, Adnan Januzaj and Steaua Bucharest

US Soccer Presidential candidate Steve Gans gives his vision for the future of the game.

Brazil Still Hurting

World Cup winner Rai explains why Brazil could struggle at Russia 2018.

Oumar Niasse, Rigobert Song and Rodney Marsh

Senegal's Oumar Niasse talks about becoming an outcast at Everton FC.

Party Time in Peru and Other Stories

All the excitement from Peru, Senegal and Ivory Coast on the road to the 2018 World Cup

When Dreams Are Snatched Away

Footballer Chris Naumoff talks about retiring at the age of 21 because of a heart defect.

Tony Yeboah, Claudio Ranieri and Shay Given

In conversation with the former Ghana international Anthony Yeboah.

Eric Wynalda: Talkin' 'bout a Revolution

Former USA international Eric Wynalda on his vision for the future of football in the USA

Xavi, Makelele and the Qataris

Does Qatar have enough time to find a good enough team for the 2022 World Cup?

Road to Russia 2018: Joy and Despair

World Football reflects on a dramatic week of World Cup qualifiers.

Atlanta’s record-breakers

How have Atlanta United gone from no existence to MLS Cup hopefuls?

Megan Rapinoe and the Making of Kylian Mbappe

The USA's Megan Rapinoe on why she chose to 'take a knee' during the national anthem

In Conversation with Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic

Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic tells us why it's difficult playing alongside Lionel Messi.

Sunday Oliseh, Juliano Belletti and a Nomadic Footballer

Nigerian legend Sunday Oliseh on the difficulties facing African coaches

Edwin van der Sar and Other Movers and Shakers

In conversation with the former Manchester United and Ajax goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

In Conversation with George Weah

The former FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah, looks back on his career.

The Dangerous World of Croatian Football

We investigate allegations of corruption inside Croatian and Greek football.

Girona FC: Meeting La Liga's new boys

We spend time with Girona FC as the club prepares for its first ever season in La Liga.

Maty Ryan, Eric Abidal and the enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa

Australia's Maty Ryan talks Brighton, initiation songs and keeping his feet on he ground.

Women's Euro 2017, Yannick Bolasie and a football visionary

Ahead of the Euro 2017 final we discuss the state of the women's game.

The Journeyman Coach

Coach Stephen Constantine, Tom Saintfiet, Vera Pauw and Steve Darby swap stories

Viking Adventures in the Champions League

We follow Vikingur of the Faroe Islands and FC Copenhagen in the Uefa Champions League.

Kluivert, Wynton Rufer and the Coach of the Philippines

Former USA captain Thomas Dooley talks about coaching the Philippines' national team

Meet the Minnows: The Uefa Champions League is Back!

We spend time with Andorra's FC Santa Coloma as they take part in the Champions League.

Confederations Cup Part 2: Sochi and St Petersburg

In conversation with Alexey Sorokin, the CEO of Russia's 2018 World Cup.

Confederations Cup Part 1: A week in Moscow

The former Russia captain Alexei Smertin speaks to us at the Fifa Confederations Cup

Portugal's Jose Fonte, Nigeria's Ahmed Musa and Russia's Leonid Slutsky

Portugal's Jose Fonte looks ahead to the Confederations Cup

Remembering Cheick Tiote

Manchester City's Kelechi Iheanacho pays tribute to Cheick Tiote who died this week..

Uefa Champions League, FC Vaduz and Adventures in Turkey

A look ahead to the Uefa Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus.

Chinese Super League: Time to Slow Down?

Chinese FA vice President, Zhang Jian, criticises the standard of football in Asia.

Julian Draxler: My Worst Moment

PSG winger Julian Draxler on the heartbreak of their dramatic loss to Barcelona.

A Crazy Week in Manama

Has FIFA broken its promise to reform? We're in Bahrain to find out.

Racism, Bribery and an ex-KGB agent

Italy's anti-racism adviser discusses the abuse aimed at Ghana's Sulley Muntari.

Martin Demichelis, Iheanacho and women's football in Colombia

Argentina's Martin Demichelis looks back at Manchester City's title win in 2014.

Dwight Yorke, Indonesia and the Assassination of Amilcar Henriquez

Dwight Yorke tells us why he thinks black footballers should go on strike.

World Cup 2026 and Argentina's search for a coach

Santos Laguna President, Alejandro Irarragorri, discusses the bid for the 2026 World Cup.

The Fight for Steaua Bucharest

Why is Romania's Steaua Bucharest is being torn apart?

Juninho, Alex Iwobi and King Kazu

World Cup winner Juninho Paulista reflects on Brazil's qualification for Russia 2018.

Standing up to the Taliban

Former Afghanistan women's team captain revisits her upbringing under Taliban rule.

'A Sweet Victory' for Ahmad

Reaction to the ousting of Isa Hayatou as head of African football after 29 years.

Russian Hooligans, Zambia's Forgotten Heroes and Atlanta United

Should fans at next year's World Cup be fearful of hooliganism?

Wilfried Bony, Besiktas and the Dar es Salaam derby

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony explains why he refused a move to China.

A Messiah, a Ref and a Friend of Alexis Sanchez

Chile international Mark González talks about his friend and team-mate Alexis Sanchez.

Hugo Broos, Feyenoord and Brazilian Hooligans

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos reflects on an unlikely victory at the Africa Cup of Nations

Gun threats, Edu, Allan Nyom & Leicester City's blues

Kenyan footballer Clifton Miheso tells us how he was threatened at gunpoint by his club.

Fun in Gabon: The Final of the Africa Cup of Nations

A look ahead to the final of this year's Africa Cup of Nations between Egypt & Cameroon.

The Rebirth of Chapecoense

Brazil's Chapecoense play their first match since the air crash which killed 71 people

Africa Cup of Nations and Match Fixing in Cyprus

Cameroon's Joseph Antoine Bell hits out at the organisation of the Africa Cup of Nations.

In Conversation with Dante

We chat to the Brazilian defender Dante and also look ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations

Salomon Kalou, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Rene Meulensteen

Salomon Kalou explains why playing at the Africa Cup of Nations can damage your career.

2016: Memories, Tributes and Historic moments

A tribute to Johan Cruyff and Carlos Alberto who both died in 2016.

When Stars Align: The Story of the New York Cosmos

The story of the rise and fall of the 1970s New York Cosmos

The Youngest Bundesliga coach - ever!

Meet the youngest coach in Bundesliga history…Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann.

Sepp Blatter: My Biggest Mistake

An exclusive interview with disgraced former FIFA President Sepp Blatter.

The Tragedy of Chapecoense

Friends of the dead talk of their grief, following the air crash which killed 71 people.

The Boavista Slavery Club and a Chelsea Outcast

Nigerian international Michael Uchebo claims he's been treated ‘like a slave’ by Boavista

Meet the Iwobis

Alex Iwobi talks Wenger, playing FIFA, and Nigerian fans asking for more than selfies.

The Trump Derby

We preview the well-timed World Cup qualifier between USA and Mexico.

The Philosophy of Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio

The Mexico coach tells us how an embarrassing 7-nil defeat has made him a better leader.

Carlos Alberto: Champion of the World

Remembering Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto Torres.

An Alternative Champions League?

Are plans afoot for clubs to breakaway from UEFA and create a new Champions League?

Revolutionary Pep and Inspirational Cruyff

Pep Guardiola remembers his mentor Johan Cruyff. And Xavi gives the low-down on Pep.

A Bigger World Cup?

Robert Pires and FIFA's Victor Montagliani discuss the possibility of a 48 team World Cup

Gilberto Silva, Toulouse coach Pascal Dupraz and the return of the Bungs

Former Brazil international Gilberto Silva says modern players get too much, too young.

Yaya v Pep: The Tale of an Angry Agent

Yaya Toure's agent accuses Pep Guardiola of treating his players like dogs.

UEFA's new man, El Salvador match-fixing and Big Ron

UEFA has a new President, but who exactly is Aleksander Ceferin?

In Conversation with Ruud Gullit

Ruud Gullit discusses the recent struggles of the Dutch national team.

Nigerian Chaos and the Afghan Premier League

Nigeria's Samson Siasia on winning an Olympic medal despite crazy preparations and no pay

Indian trail-blazer

Sandhu's journey to become the first Indian player in the top division of a Euro league.

In Conversation with Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter talks about the death of his 'teacher' Joao Havelange.

Moussa Sissoko: Get Me Out of Here

The French international on his future, losing Euro 2016 and stories about Paul Pogba

Bullied Footballers and Argentina's new coach

Albanian footballer Sebino Plaku discusses the problem of bullying in football.

FIFA's First Lady and Beitar Jerusalem's Far-Right Fans

An exclusive interview with FIFA's Secretary General Fatma Samoura

UEFA's top job, Venezia FC and North Korea's World Cup Heroes

UEFA Presidential hopeful Michael van Praag and Venezia FC owner Joe Tacopina

Chinese Super League, Toshack and a Homeless World Cup

Croatian midfielder Darko Matic discusses the changing face of football in China.

Euro 2016: Glory Awaits

A look ahead to the final of Euro 2016, as the hosts France prepare to take on Portugal.

Euro 2016: The Fateful Eight

As Euro 2016 reaches the quarter-finals, hear from World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu.

The Euros Get Serious

We review the group stage at Euro 2016 and look ahead to the knock-out rounds.

The ‘Commando Hooligans’

Former international striker Louis Saha assesses France's chances of winning Euro 2016.

Euro 2016: The Kick Off

Davor Suker, Albania's Lorik Cana and Belgium's Radja Nainggolan look ahead to Euro 2016.

Antonio Conte: A Winning Mentality

Italy's Antonio Conte describes his coaching philosophy and looks ahead to Euro 2016.

In Conversation with Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti discusses life, philosophy and the rise of the superstar manager.

Thaksin Shinawatra: One Year at Manchester City

The former owner talks about being forced to sell the club after his assets were frozen

Carlos Alberto Torres: Football's in a Poor State

Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto discusses the state of the game

Kosovo's Historic Moment

Kosovo's UEFA membership, Arsenal's Alex Iwobi and Sweden coach Erik Hamren.

History in Hong Kong

The first woman to win a men’s professional league tells us who attracted her to the game

The Return of Parma

Parma celebrate promotion to the third tier of Italian football

The Asian road to Russia 2018

Park Ji Sung and Uli Stielike assess South Korea's chances of reaching the 2018 World Cup

Ronald Koeman: Remembering the Dream Team

Ronald Koeman remembers Johan Cruyff and Barcelona's Dream Team.

Isha Johansen, Syria and a Belfast derby

A chat with one of the most powerful women in football, Sierra Leone's Isha Johansen.

Remembering Johan Cruyff

Friends of Johan Cruyff pay tribute to the Dutch legend following his death this week.

Match-Fixing: Punishing the Whistleblowers

A former referee says he's in shock after FIFA banned him for his role in match-fixing.

The K League Kicks-Off

FC Seoul striker Dejan Damjanović looks ahead to the new football season in South Korea

In Conversation with 'Invincible' Lauren

Former Arsenal and Cameroon defender Lauren discusses his old club's faltering title bid

Fifa Election Special: The Result

We bring you the news and reaction to Gianni Infantino's election as new Fifa President.

Fifa Election Special: The Build-Up

All the build-up to the Fifa presidential election. Who will succeed Sepp Blatter?

Chaos in Romania and Dutch Match-Fixing

Romania's unpaid players, Dutch match-fixing, and an interview with Bacary Sagna

Fifa Election Countdown, Kolo Toure and Robert Pires

Musa Bility on the Fifa election. Plus interviews with Kolo Toure and Robert Pires

Gianni Infantino's FIFA dream

Can Gianni Infantino become the next FIFA President? Plus, a chat with Emmanuel Eboue.

David Luiz, Le Havre and Fifa's Latest Fiasco

David Luiz on Paris Saint Germain's dominance of the French league

In Conversation with Wilfried Bony

Manchester City and Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony talks about his career.

Liverpool FC and the Quick Fix

Former Liverpool assistant coach Pako Ayestaran hits out at the club's lack of direction

The Journey of the Humble Odion Ighalo

The Watford and Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo talks about his rags to riches story

Bhutan's World Cup Adventure

The incredible story of how Bhutan won their first ever World Cup qualification match

Prince Ali's Fifa Ambitions and Birthday Wishes

Fifa presidential hopeful Prince Ali says he's not interested in playing political games

Goodbye, Mr Mourinho

Will Jose Mourinho bounce back following his exit from Chelsea?

Brazil's Footballers on Strike?

Brazil's star players hit out at the corruption which, they say, is ruining football

Tokyo Sexwale, Mignolet, Sousa and the MLS Cup final

We hear from Fifa presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale and Liverpool's Simon Mignolet

In Conversation with Didier Drogba and Herve Renard

Didier Drogba gives us dressing room secrets from his time at Chelsea

Football and the Threat of Terrorism

Bixente Lizarazu and Joe Hart discuss the dangers of stadia being targeted by terrorists.

Zola’s Gelato Dreams Come True

Gianfranco Zola opens his Italian café and selects an ice cream to cheer up Jose Mourinho

Forced Out of Barça

Hear how a dream move turned sour for Barcelona youth players Ben Lederman and Nanno Lugo

Human Rights in Bahrain, the Making of Martial & Roberto Mancini

Could human rights allegations haunt Sheikh Salman's bid for the FIFA Presidency?

Roberto Mancini, Albania's Euro 2016 dream & Austria's renaissance

Interview with Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini

Johan Cruyff, Lothar Matthaus & FIFA's meltdown

The Dutch legend Johan Cruyff tells us why he's glad he's not still a coach.

Frank de Boer, Maccabi Tel Aviv and River Plate's Resurrection

An interview with Frank de Boer. Could the Ajax coach be heading to the Premier League?

The Maverick - Emmanuel Petit

World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit looks back on his career .

Racism in Russia & Zico's Fifa ambitions

Alexei Smertin and Andre Bikey disagree over the issue of racism in Russian football.

Prince Ali, Vialli, St Pauli & Papy's agent

Who will vote for Prince Ali? Gianluca Vialli on Parma and St Pauli help out refugees.

Fighting for the evolution of football

The president of Sporting Lisbon gives a passionate plea for the use of video technology.

Football's doping conspiracy

Is there a conspiracy of silence when it comes to doping in football?

Feeder clubs: Who's feeding whom?

Has Vitesse Arnhem lost its identity by becoming Chelsea's feeder club?

Saudi Super Cup, Nakhid for Fifa & violence in Turkey

The president of Saudi Arabia's FA outlines his vision for the future.

Referee cries foul

Cypriot referee Marios Panayi explains how he was approached to fix matches.

Platini's challengers

South Korea's Chung Mong Joon discusses Michel Platini's ambitions to be Fifa president

Hernan Crespo and Fifa's 'Dinosaurs'

Interviews with Hernan Crespo and former Fifa advisor Michael Hershman

Breitner, Trezeguet and the Underdogs

Bayern Munich legend Paul Breitner, David Trezeguet and San Marino's SS Folgore.

Chile Chase Copa Glory

We look ahead to the Copa America final, as the hosts Chile prepare to take on Argentina

The Ghosts of Santiago

Hear about the dark past of the venue for this year's Copa America final.