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World Cup: MNC - Argentina made the world root for Spain
3w ago00:43:41Tap to summarizeSpain succeed, Argentina played the villains and is the pressure off Thomas Tuchel?Steve Crossman is joined by Adam Crafton, Steph Houghton and Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the fallout from the World Cup Final and England's bronze final win over France.1:21 - Former Spanish international Cesar Azpilicueta pays tribute to Spain 14:37 - Did Argentina make themselves the bad guys? 30:58 - Has England's 3rd place finish taken the pressure off Thomas Tuchel?
Transcribe →Remembering Kevin Keegan
3w ago01:01:14Tap to summarizeSteve Crossman is joined by former teammates, colleagues, journalists and fans of Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75.4:14 - BBC Football Correspondent John Murray 7:22 - Former Newcastle player Lee Clark 17:29 - Samantha, Newcastle supporter 26:24 - Former Newcastle manager Chris Hughton 34:45 - Liverpool teammate Phil Thompson 40:02 - John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap 47:20 - Former Chairman of the Football Writers Association Paul Hetherington and football journalist Henry Winter 55:01 - German football reporter for The Athletic Seb Stafford-Bloor
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World Cup: One Last Night
3w ago00:49:33Tap to summarizeThe World Cup is over.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith take you inside football's biggest night after watching the final at MetLife Stadium. They reflect on the atmosphere, what it was like to experience a World Cup final in person and whether the much-talked-about half-time show added to the occasion or distracted from it.Joe Hart joins to analyse Spain's victory and explain why they deserved to lift the trophy, while Kelly Cates gives her verdict on the spectacle surrounding the final.And after six unforgettable weeks together across Los Angeles and New York, Rick and Lloyd sign off from the World Cup one final time.
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World Cup: Spain Win The Tournament - 5 Live Reaction
3w ago00:42:46Tap to summarizeRelive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as Spain overcome a dogged 10-man Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time. Kelly Cates is joined by John Murray, Ian Dennis, Chris Sutton and Paul Robinson in New Jersey as Spain's captain Rodri lifts the famous trophy. Guillem Balague gives his reaction to the win for Spain and South American football expert Tim Vickery has his say on a tight, cagey encounter.TIMECODES: 00:10 - Spain's magic moment 01:20 - Chris Sutton: 'The best team won' 03:10 - Guillem Balague's instant reaction 13:10 - Should Nico Williams' goal have been given? 15:25 - Donald Trump arrives onto the pitch 18:05 - Thoughts from Tim Vickery 26:30 - The presentations begin 31:20 - Rodri lifts the World Cup trophy
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World Cup: What's Next For England?
3w ago00:41:53Tap to summarizeEngland's World Cup is over, but what comes next?Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Guy Mowbray and Adam Crafton to reflect on England's third-place finish, ask whether more could have been done against Argentina in the semi-finals and discuss what the future looks like without players like Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford and John Stones.They also preview Spain v Argentina, discuss MetLife Stadium and New York's embrace of the World Cup, while Rick and Lloyd swap stories from Times Square, the cinema with Guillem Balague and a trip to M&M World with Paul Robinson.
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World Cup: Who Stops Messi?
3w ago00:37:41Tap to summarizeThe World Cup final is almost here, and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Chris Sutton to debate the biggest talking points before football's biggest game.Can anyone stop Lionel Messi? Has the refereeing been good enough throughout the tournament? Does a Super Bowl-style half-time show belong at a World Cup final? And why is Chris convinced Americans genuinely mean it when they tell you to "have a good day"?Plus, Rick and Lloyd give their first impressions after arriving in New York ahead of the final.
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World Cup: Should Tuchel Remain England Manager?
3w ago00:47:45Tap to summarizeSteve Crossman is joined by ESPN’s Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Nedum Onuoha as they dissect England's semi-final defeat against Argentina. They discuss Tuchel’s tactics and substitutions in the second half, his future as England head coach, and how this could be Harry Kane’s last World Cup in an England shirt.TIMECODES 4’23 - Should Thomas Tuchel remain England Manager? 8’00 - Jules on Tuchel not delivering his promises 14’14 - Should the responsibility be shared between the manager & the players? 15’43 - Should England have sat back when they did? 20’33 - Were the players being told to go for a second goal at 1-0 up? 24’40- Does Tuchel know the players well enough now to succeed? 32’47 - How England were playing like they were down to 10 players 35’50 - Will Tuchel be manager at the Euros? 38’25 - Have we just witnessed Harry Kane’s last World Cup? 44’20 - Can England gain anything from third place play off?
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World Cup: England Out & Tuchel Under Fire
3w ago00:46:33Tap to summarizeEngland's World Cup dream is over.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react after England's heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on the emotions after the final whistle, the key moments that decided the game and why they're left frustrated by Thomas Tuchel's decisions.ESPN's Mark Ogden joins to assess the substitutions, the criticism facing Tuchel and what comes next for England after falling short of the World Cup final.Plus, CBS' Nico Cantor gives the Argentinian perspective on the victory, as he and Lloyd debate football culture, the so-called 'dark arts' and why Argentina believe doing whatever it takes to win is simply part of the game.And after five unforgettable weeks in Los Angeles, Rick and Lloyd say goodbye to LA before heading to New York for the final stages of the tournament.
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World Cup: Argentina comeback ends England's hopes
4w ago00:49:01Tap to summarizeRelive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina. Kelly Cates is joined by correspondent John Murray, ex-England players Paul Robinson and Matt Upson as well as South American football expert Tim Vickery.They ask whether England's defensive strategy after taking the lead cost them the game, and look at how the team bounces back following this defeat, with a bronze medal match against France still to come.We also hear from Tuchel, as well as captain Harry Kane and defender Dan Burn.TIMECODES 00:30 On the whistle reaction as England lose to Argentina.14:30 Did Tuchel's tactics cost England?18:35 Harry Kane interview with Kelly Somers30:30 Argentina v Spain in the Final33:00 England's next task - prepare to face France35:00 Dan Burn interview with John Murray39:00 Thomas Tuchel interview
Transcribe →World Cup: Tuchel, Konsa, Guéhi & Stones Ahead Of Argentina
4w ago00:24:40Tap to summarizeEngland manager Thomas Tuchel, along with players Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and John Stones, speak to John Murray ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. They discuss how England can exploit Argentina’s weaknesses while also dealing with the threat posed by Lionel Messi.John is joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to assess how England are likely to set up and whether they have what it takes to overcome the reigning world champions.2’18 - Start of Thomas Tuchel interview 2’38 - Tuchel on player availability & how they’ll get at Argentina 4’30 - Tuchel on Argentina bringing the best out in England 6’03 - How does Tuchel deal with pressure? 8’33 - Ezri Konsa interview 10’28 - Paul Robinson on who will play at right back 12’11 - Marc Guehi interview 13’16 - Guehi on the challenge of Messi & how much Guardiola referenced him 14’50 - John Stones on his journey for England at World Cups 17’40 - Stones on what he can take from winning the last two Euro’s semi-finals 20’08 - Paul Robinson on forward options 21’48 - Will Declan Rice play?
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