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England touch down in Florida
Yesterday00:31:21Tap to summarizeIan Dennis is joined by former England defender Stephen Warnock, as well as BBC Sport Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel, as England land in Florida ahead of the World Cup.The team discuss the hot Florida conditions within England's camp at West Palm Beach, and how the heat might affect the squad. Then, we hear from players Ollie Watkins, Jordan Henderson and Kobbie Mainoo on everything from motivation, manifestation and how it feels to finally be in America ahead of the World Cup.Timecodes: 00:50 - Discussion about the hot Florida conditions & acclimatising to the weather 09:16 - Jordan Henderson on his England career & what he brings to the squad 19:42 - Ollie Watkins on missing out in March, getting called up & manifestation 26:32 - Kobbie Mainoo on his qualities & what he's learned through the season
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Remember When… We Went to France ‘98
Yesterday00:38:41Tap to summarizeIn June 1998, Scotland kicked off the World Cup in Paris against the defending champions, Brazil. For the fans that were there, it was a day that they would never forget - and one that’s become Scottish football folklore after years of heartbreak. Rick Edwards is joined by Gordon, Paul and Iain to hear about that halcyon summer following their team across France and what marked the end of an era.02:18 - Remembering the Scotland squad that qualified for the 1998 World Cup 05:10 - Being in the Tartan Army throughout the 70s, 80s & 90s 10:00 - Tartan Armies in other countries 13:37 - Scotland face Brazil in the opening game 17:30 - Iain “borrowing” the flag at Bannockburn 20:00 - Kick-off in the Stade de France 22:20 - That Tom Boyd own goal 25:08 - Taking on Norway in Bordeaux 27:45 - Disaster in the final game against Morocco 30:05 - The end of an era for Scotland 34:03 - Fond memories of France in 1998 37:04 - Looking ahead to World Cup 2026 for Scotland
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MNC: What next for Arsenal & is Iraola right for Liverpool?
2d ago00:58:14Tap to summarizeMark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and, Adam Crafton as they react to Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint Germain. PSG won their second consecutive Champions League title after beating Arsenal on penalties. The panel dissect Arsenal’s setup throughout the game and, whether Arsenal need to change their approach. Why do people get so frustrated watching Arsenal? How will Gabriel missing the deciding penalty impact him? Does Luis Enrique’s PSG need to be in the conversation with the great teams such as Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona.Is Andoni Iraola the right replacement for Arne Slot at Liverpool? Liverpool have opened talks with the former Bournemouth manager. The panel discuss how hard the step up to manage a ‘Big 6’ club is. Slot spent two seasons at Anfield winning a Premier League title in his first season, so where did it all go wrong for the Dutchman?And a number of rule changes have come in ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Our Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson joins the Monday Night Club to discuss them all.TIME CODES00:00 Intro 00:30 Chris Sutton and Columbo 02:34 The Champions League final 10:00 Could Arsenal have approached the game better? 12:30 Do Arsenal need more quality? 14:40 Should Arteta change his style of play? 17:30 Gabriel taking the deciding penalty 19:30 PSG retain the Champions League 23:40 Liverpool sack Arne Slot 28:00 Did Mo Salah have an impact on Slot’s departure? 30:00 Where it all went wrong for Slot 31:10 Will Andoni Iraola be the right replacement 39:40 The impact of character and personality at Liverpool 43:00 World Cup rule changes 52:00 New VAR checks
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Rick & Lloyd's Guide To The World Cup
3d ago00:38:12Tap to summarizeMeet your Football Daily World Cup team. Rick Edwards and comedian Lloyd Griffith will be with you every day throughout the tournament from their base in Los Angeles, taking you along for the journey and bringing you closer to the biggest stories from this year's World Cup.Before they head off, the pair are joined by commentator Ian Dennis to find out what tournament life is really like. How do you live and work together for six weeks? How do you cope with the heat, time zones and changing routines? And what do they need to know about each other before they board the plane?With advice from a man who's covered major tournaments around the world, plus some revealing voice notes from their partners, Rick and Lloyd get ready for six weeks in the US together.
Transcribe →Remember When… We Went To Italia ’90
3d ago00:43:02Tap to summarizeNo World Cup has left us with more iconic images than Italia ‘90. For England fans, it remains the tournament that truly got away, encapsulated by Paul Gascoigne’s tears in the semi-final against West Germany.Rick Edwards is joined by Mark and Andy - two England fans who went to 1990 and never looked back, attending hundreds of England games ever since - and Neal, a Welshman who was swept up with the Tartan Army after arriving in Italy with no money and no plan. Together, they look back on the myths and the realities of the 1990 World Cup.TIMECODES 01:50 - The mythical quality of Italia ‘90 04:00 - Anticipation around England 08:50 - Why this was a unique World Cup on the ground for fans 15:22 - England’s terrible group stage 19:20 - England fans on Sardinia 21:40 - Taking on Belgium and Cameroon 27:10 - England’s famous night in Turin vs West Germany 31:10 - Andy’s journey to the World Cup final 34:02 - The enduring legacy of Italia 90 40:50 - What changed from USA ‘94
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UCL Debrief: Arsenal beaten, PSG go back-to-back!
4d ago00:22:29Tap to summarizeReaction from Budapest as Premier League champions Arsenal are beaten by French title winners PSG, who become the first side to go back-to-back in the UEFA Champions League since Real Madrid. How remarkable is the job done by PSG boss Luis Enrique? Did Mikel Arteta get the gameplan right? What can Arsenal learn from this defeat? Analysis and discussion with former Arsenal defender Matt Upson, Premier League winner Chris Sutton, chief football correspondent John Murray, French football journalist Julien Laurens and Steve Crossman.Timecodes: 00:40 Marquinhos’ touching gesture to Gabriel after the missed penalty 03:30 Arsenal dealing with a cruel defeat 04:30 Did Arsenal give enough in this final? 09:30 Are PSG now one of football’s greatest club sides? 14:40 Reaction from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta — what has he told his players, how can Arsenal take the next step? 16:17 What can Arsenal do to get closer to victory?
Transcribe →The Debrief: Arne Slot out, Luis Enrique in?
4d ago00:12:11Tap to summarizeMatt Upson, Chris Sutton, John Murray and Julien Laurens join Steve Crossman to react to Arne Slot being sacked by Liverpool. The panel discusses whether the decision is harsh after Slot won the club's 20th Premier League title in his first season, before performances on the pitch declined the next season, before discussing how the passing of Diogo Jota impacted the season, and whether current PSG manager Luis Enrique could take over.
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The Commentators’ View: UCL Final & being Southgate
5d ago01:00:58Tap to summarizeJohn Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball look ahead to the UEFA Champions League Final. Also hear John’s sit-down interview with Gareth Southgate actor, Joseph Fiennes, from new BBC drama Dear England. And who will win the Clash of the Commentators title decider? Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:00 John in Budapest ahead of UCL Final, 03:20 Ali back from Leipzig after Palace win Conference League, 10:30 Ian prepares to cross the Atlantic… 12:20 PSG v Arsenal preview, 20:45 Premier League final day reflections, 22:40 Nuno stays at West Ham, 24:50 Ali’s special treatment at Bournemouth, 28:20 Interview with Gareth Southgate actor Joseph Fiennes, 47:35 Cheesy pub name & more dogs into the TCV XI, 52:50 Clash of the Commentators title decider!5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1300 Scotland v Curaçao in Friendly, Sat 1700 PSG v Arsenal in UCL Final, Sun 1500 Brighton & Hove v Man City in Women’s FA Cup Final.
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Euro Leagues: Champions League final preview
6d ago01:02:39Tap to summarizeSteve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens as the panel look ahead to PSG against Arsenal in the Champions League final. There's an in-depth analysis of both managers, Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta. Plus, a closer look at two Ecuador international team mates who could play against each other in the final. Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas is a special guest.00:33 Steve Crossman sets the scene in Budapest 02:30 PSG are favourites according to Guillem Balague 05:07 Are Arsenal the biggest team not to have won Europe's top competition? 09:07 Which manager would you take out for dinner? 16:25 Guillem's lunch with Emery 24:35 Interview with Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas 34:10 Mbappe and Zlatan 47:40 Hincapie and Pacho's former manager Miguel Angel Ramirez joins the show5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Saturday 1700 - PSG v Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Final, Sunday 1500 - Brighton & Hove Albion v Man City in the Women’s FA Cup Final.
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The Debrief: Crystal Palace win the Conference League
1w ago00:30:27Tap to summarizeMark Chapman is with a jubilant Clinton Morrison as Crystal Palace win their third trophy in twelve months. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal as The Eagles beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig to win the tournament.Ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson and Alistair Bruce-Ball are in the stadium and describe the moment Dean Henderson lifts the trophy. The panel discuss what's next for Palace, will Oliver Glasner decide to stay? Who will take over as manager?Plus, we hear from Oliver Glasner at his post-match press conference.00:25 The moment Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League 01:29 "Memories made for a lifetime" - ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson 03:51 Discussion on good Palace defensive display 04:18 Palace hero Clinton Morrison's reaction to the win 05:31 "I didn't think I'd see this in my lifetime" - Clinton Morrison 06:05 Analysis of Mateta's goal 08:44 Mateta tucked his shirt in and improved, according to Clinton 10:30 Rayo Vallecano players connect with fans 11:15 Oliver Glasner does 'a Klinsmann' 11:58 Alistair Bruce-Ball describes the trophy lift 14:40 Could Glasner stay at Palace? 16:57 Emma Jones with the fans at Selhurst Park 18:15 What next for Palace? 19:50 Iraola to take over? 23:30 Glasner has changed the mentality at Palace 24:50 'Be careful what you wish for' 26:54 Oliver Glasner speaks at press conference
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