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Fresh from hosting the World Cup Final, Gabby joins Nedum & Mark live and direct from New York to discuss the fallout from what many described as a fitting end to a toxic tournament.After Argentina's full-time antics overshadowed Spain's big moment, the guys get into post match brawls, players turning their backs on the trophy and Mark goes in two footed on the first ever Half-Time show in World Cup Final history.Elsewhere the new mile world record holder, Great Britain's Josh Kerr, joins us to talk about his miracle mile after smashing the record and bringing it back home to the UK.

With Gabby & Mark being shuttled around the USA (first class), Nedum Onuoha takes the reins of today's show alongside football writer Julien Laurens and it's explosive!The boys pull no punches after England's abject surrender against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Julien's explains why he thinks England have a "loser's generation” and Nedum reveals why head coach Thomas Tuchel is to blame for their collapse after going 1-0 up.Elsewhere there's a World Cup Final to look forward to and Spanish author Guillem Balague joins the boys to discuss where it all went right for Spain ahead of their dream match up with Leo Messi's Argentina in Sunday's final.

Nedum & Gabby give their take on the fallout from Thomas Tuchel's post-match criticism of his England team. Despite reaching the World Cup semi-final, Nedum is not on board the Thomas Tuchel train, while England's quarter-final hero Jude Bellingham gets his flowers from Gabby who thinks the Real Madrid man is a “warrior”.Argentina are up next and the guys get their teeth into a footballing rivalry for the ages ahead of the Three Lions 'ultimate test'.

Can Gianni Infantino survive his friendship with Donald Trump?The presidents of both FIFA and the USA have been busy this week ensuring that USA could field top scorer Folarin Balogun in their Quarter-final match against Belgium.Trump's incredible intervention into football has rocked the sport and left FIFA's credibility in tatters - particularly after England defender Jarell Quansah's own red card ban is extended - is it one rule for Trump's team and another for the everyone else?As FIFA stands accused of losing control of their own World Cup, and world leaders begin to ask questions, how does Trump's close friend, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, survive this one?Elsewhere as England prepare to face Norway in their quarter-final match, two of the best strikers in the business take to the field in Harry Kane & Erling Haaland - but how do you stop Haaland and Kane from scoring? Nedum has a plan and it doesn't involve a shotgun…

Was the siege at the Azteca stadium England's finest World Cup moment? Gabby & Nedum bask in the glory of an unforgettable night after some heroic defending and the brilliance of Jude Bellingham saw England defeat Mexico 3-2 and setup a quarter final clash against Erling Haaland's Norway.After knocking out Brazil, Norway reached the quarter-finals of the world cup for the first time we'll also hear how Haaland wants them to be “More like Brazil”.Elsewhere Donald Trump made his World Cup bow by calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to have a friendly chat about Folarin Balogun's red card suspension... We have questions.

After Harry Kane got them out of jail against DR Congo, Nedum believes this is the start of a glorious run for England at the FIFA World Cup.It's Mexico next at the iconic Azteca stadium, altitude, pollution, and an army of noisy fans await. Nedum & Gabby discuss performing at altitude, Mexican welcoming committees and what makes this the “hardest game that can be played at this tournament”Elsewhere the guys reveal new Man City manager Enzo Maresca's coaching philosophy - with insights from Guillem Balague - and they talk Nottingham Forest too, who have just sacked their 4th manager in a year - this time by email!

Ben Stokes announced his retirement to the England team before the morning session of the final test v New Zealand... with the crowd chanting his name as news spread around Trent Bridge in the afternoon, he takes a wicket with the very next ball. Incredible theatre, pure Ben Stokes?After the seismic news for English cricket, how much blame lies with the ECB? Should we just pause to reflect on Stokes's impact? and what next? Cricket broadcaster Mark Nicholas joins Gabby and Mark.Alongside that huge news, there is also the small story of a World Cup reaching it's knock out phase. Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz's comments about the 48 team tournament becoming a 'vulgar, ordinary tournament' have sparked debate in an already controversial competition. But does the achievements of Cabo Verde, DR Congo and many more, serve to prove him wrong? Former Premier League defender Nedum Onouha also joins.

After Scotland's humbling at the hands of Brazil, Mark has his say on FIFA's “crap way to qualify for the knockout stages of a World Cup”...Former USMNT, Spurs & Aston Villa Goalkeeper Brad Friedel joins Gabby & Mark to talk about the sporting miracle which is inspiring Mauricio Pochettino and his USA team's belief that they can go all the way at their home world cup.And with qualifiers set to end today, we meet Wimbledon wildcard Marcus Willis to talk about the gruelling realities of qualifying for the big slams if you're a player outside the top 50.

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goal scorer at the men's World Cup, while hours later, arch rival Cristiano Ronaldo announced he was "back” after scoring two goals against Uzbekistan...Could two of the greatest players of all time could be set for a world cup collision course in the final chapter of their epic rivalry.Mark & Nedum weigh in on a huge night for Ghana who stopped Thomas Tuchel's England in their tracks and just hours before they kick off against Brazil, Nedum gives his verdict on how Scotland can stop Vinicius Jnr & Co.Plus, Nedum has his say on the viral topic of the moment from World Cup 2026: Mark Chapman's choice of shirt for TV.

England are used to a winning start in tournaments... but are we used to it being this... FUN?The 3 Lions beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener and Thomas Tuchel's 'entertainers' have seemingly already captured the nation.A now famous half-time team talk is said to have inspired the players. Is Tuchel's emotional and tactical management style what England need to get over the line?And on the players themselves, are we going to witness a tournament where Harry Kane has his name up with Messi, Mbappe and Haaland?Journalist and co-host of The Football Boardroom Henry Winter joins Gabby and Mark for all that and more.

England's World Cup opener against Croatia is just a matter of hours away but it's all quiet in the England camp... calm before the storm or a very good sign for Thomas Tuchel?Bellingham v Rogers has dominated the pre-match line-up debates but why not both?Gabby, Mark & Nedum Onuoha also reflect on Scottish pride, an electric performance from hosts USA & how Team Australia are fighting back against anti-immigration sentiment back home.Plus, is it really hot enough for these 'hydration breaks' or are they a FIFA cash-grab in disguise? Chappers is fed up with celebs in stadiums and Gabby manages to get in a fight with Michael Bublé - this World Cup really has it all.

Nedum touches down in USA and joins Gabby & Mark to discuss the opening game of the World Cup 2026; How excited are the locals, dark horses for the tournament & more...But with such a constant stream of controversy in the days leading up to the first match - fans fleeced for tickets, a Somali referee banned from entering US, national teams greeted by ICE on arrival and FIFA President Gianni Infantino's call for everyone to just "chill out" - has a World Cup ever been harder to love?The Athletic's Adam Crafton also joins to debate whether the questions will actually stop, once the football starts?

After a second terrifying on-field collapse, should Christian Eriksen continue playing football and whose responsibility is it to make that decision now? Gabby & Mark are once again joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss. Plus, did we learn anything new about Thomas Tuchel's England in their 1-0 World Cup warm-up win over New Zealand and which global superstars will be forced to wear a 'learner's badge' at this summer's tournament?Meanwhile over in Stockholm this weekend, the Diamond League gave us new finishers and potentially new rivals... has Brit Keely Hodgkinson's met her match in Switzerland's Audrey Werro? Could this emerging rivalry actually be just what she needs?

On Sunday the first contested Presidential elections at Real Madrid for 20 years will take place, so Gabby, Mark & Nedum are joined by Spanish football writer Guillem Balague to discuss some of the false promises being made on the campaign trail...Will any of Erling Haaland, Rodri, Jose Mourinho or Jurgen Klopp head to the Bernabeu this summer?And as Liverpool edge closer to appointing Andoni Iraola - four of the biggest clubs in the Premier League will be managed by coaches from the Basque country - what's so unique about football culture there and how did such a tiny region of Northern Spain produce so many top coaches?Plus, the guys answer some of your World Cup questions - including which presenter is most likely to get arrested in US?

Gabby & Mark are alongside former Arsenal and England forward Paul Merson in the wake of Arsenal's Champions League heartbreak to talk penalties, summer transfer plans and the wild scenes of celebration from the Premier League trophy parade on Sunday.Merse turns his attention to Tuchel's World Cup plans, gives his opinions on the squad and England's chances of success in USA.Plus, reaction to Arne Slot's sacking at Liverpool, whether Andoni Iraola will replace him and Mark's tribute to the late Rugby League legend John Kear.

Mark & Nedum are joined by West Ham's all-time Premier League goalscorer Michail Antonio, days after the club's relegation - ending a 14-year stay in the top flight.Michail lifts the lid on major decisions which he feels contributed to the club's decline in recent years; the controversial move to the London stadium, club training facilities, the appointment of Graham Potter as manager and how the club handled his exit last year following a very public car accident.Plus, Jarrod Bowen's West Ham future & World Cup squad omission, Declan Rice's Champions League chance and more.Michail Antonio's new book, ‘Humans not Robots: when elite sport and real life collide' is out on June 4th.

Gabby & Mark are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton as the curtain comes down on another gripping Premier League season. More tears "than a wedding cake" on Sunday but as Pep Guardiola officially abdicates his throne - following a decade of domination for Man City - who is ready to claim it?Plus, Arsenal's trophy lift as seen around the world, if Andoni Iraola was the ideal candidate to replace Guardiola, Sunderland's blueprint for newly-promoted teams, Spurs' cautionary tale & what it's like to film a Xmas celebrity special in the middle of an English heatwave!Oh, and after all that worrying... Were the 'Enhanced Games' any good? (SPOILER: No)

A special episode recorded live from the Barclays Clubhouse inside Stamford Bridge, as Gabby Logan is joined by Chelsea icon Millie Bright on the final day of WSL season... as Millie calls time on her illustrious playing career.Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward also joins the pair to reflect on 25 years of support for the women's game - progress, memories and transfer rumours too!AD @Barclays‬ | Barclays is Backing your Future, Search Barclays Football to find out more! #BWSL

Southampton's failed attempt to appeal their expulsion from the final for spying means that it will be Middlesbrough heading to Wembley to take on Hull in football's richest game.Espionage that could ‘cost' upwards of £200 million… normally a story for Ian Fleming but in an end of the season that keeps on giving, this is the tale of the Championship play offs.But what is the legality surrounding the decision? Is Tonda Eckart's sacking inevitable? and is there a case for the final to be voided and Hull to go up automatically?Gabby is joined by Former Saints midfielder & EFL TV presenter David Prutton and top sports lawyer Tom Murray to debate the ramifications.

Back in 2004, no Arsenal fan would have believed that after going an entire Premier League season unbeaten, they'd have to wait 22 YEARS to be crowned Champions again… then on Tuesday night, all the waiting and wishing and fear and lost hope finally came to an end - and North London was brought to a standstill. Fireworks, fans and Arsenal players still celebrating outside the Emirates at 5am.Mikel Arteta's side have overcome the memes and online jibes of 'bottlers' to mark an end to Pep Guardiola's reign over English football.Do the endless conversations over their 'style' still matter? Does this change the complexion of their Champions League final against PSG? And with the pressure to deliver a major title lifted, how will Arteta's team evolve?Former Man City defender Nedum Onouha and the Athletic's Arsenal correspondent Amy Lawrence joins Gabby and Mark to explain.

Former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha joins Gabby & Mark on the show following one of the most chaotic weekends of the year so far...How big a coup is Chelsea's capture of Xabi Alonso and why was he confirmed as a manager not head coach? Is Jose Mourinho still the man to reunite Real Madrid's fractured dressing room and will Vini Jr forgive him for his comments in the wake of the 'Prestianni incident'?And as we await the outcome of tomorrow's Spygate 2.0 hearing - Will Southampton really be kicked out of the Play-Off Final and would that be a fair punishment?Plus, Mark pays tribute to Aaron Rai after he became the first English golfer to win the US PGA Championship in over a century - with iron covers on his clubs and wearing two gloves.

Gabby is joined by rugby legends Ugo Monye and Katy Daley-McLean ahead of Red Roses' Grand Slam decider this weekend - 37 games unbeaten, on the cusp of their 8th Six Nations in a row - does the sport actually need England to lose?The trio also react to a fascinating developing football story - dubbed 'Spygate 2.0' - with Southampton's Championship Play-Off final place in doubt after an analyst was spotted recording opposition training sessions!And they go head to head over World Rugby's decision to trial smaller balls in the women's game.France v England - Sunday 4:45pm (BBC)

On the 10th anniversary of becoming 5000/1 Premier League winners, Leicester City will start next season in England's third division after relegation to League One.From Madrid to Mansfield... is this really how their 'fairytale' ends?2016 league winner Danny Simpson and the Athletics Rob Tanner both join to reflect on one of sports greatest stories and decipher how the club fell so far.And we've all heard of being powered by 'skittles vodka' but could the secret of that famous title win have actually been port? Untold UK: Jamie Vardy is about to hit your Netflix screens and Danny gives us insight into one of English football's most mythical characters.

Brighton are known as one of football's best run clubs with a seemingly constant yearly profit margin above £100 million... and today they have officially announced that their 33 year old manager Fabian Hürzeler has signed a new contract.A club on the verge of a second season playing European football and that has recently announced they are the first club the world to have a purpose built women's football stadium.Their CEO Paul Barber joins Gabby and Mark to give us insight on what really happens behind the scenes to keep it so successful.Paul also tells all about his relationship with former managers Graham Potter and Roberto De Zerbi - followed by his history with Spurs, working under Daniel Levy.

Saudi Arabia's PIF spent around £6 billion reshaping world sport in the last four years — buying golf tours, funding billion-dollar boxing purses, and turning an obscure football league into a global talking point.Now the money is running out. LIV Golf loses its funding after 2026. Saudi football clubs are being sold off. Oil prices are falling, cash reserves are at a decade low, and sport has been quietly dropped from the PIF's priority list entirely.How much has the war in the Middle East shaped their decision? Yasir Al-Rumayyan was seen at St James's Park at the weekend... but will they keep their interest in Newcastle? And what does the future for Saudi's involvment in sport look like? The Athletic's chief sport correspondent Matt Slater joins Gabby & Mark.Plus, the guys debate whether England or Scotland has the most enthralling title run-in and Mark is moved by a particularly heartwarming moment at the World Snooker Championship.

PSG and Bayern Munich put on one the greatest displays of football in the history of the game on Tuesday night and Vincent Kompany has coached his side of start to break records this season.But does a man who shared the pitch with him 231 times and lifted 5 trophies alongside him, even recognise his old teammate? Joe Hart joins to tell us if he could see Vincent succeeding Pep Guardiola at the Etihad when the time eventually comes.But back to the hear and now - just how has he managed to navigate and improve one of the biggest clubs in world football? The Athletic's German football correspondent Sebastien Stafford-Bloor gives us the insight into his success.

A sub-two hour marathon! Gabby & Mark are joined by the beloved former 1500m World Champion Steve Cram, to explain how Sebastian Sawe smashed the 'unbreakable' marathon barrier in London on Sunday.How did Adidas win the war for the sub-2 'supershoe' and the lengths they've gone to, to prove he's not doping. If it stands, does the record eclipse Sir Roger Bannister's 4-minute mile, Usain Bolt's 9.58?Plus, is Mark finally onboard with Joshua v Fury now it's been announced by Eddie Hearn and can Hearts really can hold on to win the Scottish Premiership?

After Liam Rosenior was sacked just 106 days into his 6-year-deal, life-long Chelsea fan & President of World Athletics, Lord Seb Coe joins Gabby and Mark to talk about Russia's return to the Olympics, his views on The 'Enhanced Games' and why the world is running out of host cities for major tournaments?Will British athletics be able to capitalise on their new 'golden generation' and when will Manchester United's new stadium be ready?Plus Gabby & Mark reflect on the prospect of a classic Premier League title run-in after Man City leapfrogged Arsenal last night - with the top two now only separated by goals scored...Timestamps: 00:05 Trailer 00:41 Intro 6:52 Liam Rosenior sacked from Chelsea 14:54 Lord Seb Coe 25:14 Climate change affects World Championships 26:04 The Ultimate Championship 30:12 Keely Hodgkinson on West Ham 35:45 Russia in the Olympics 2029? 43:26 Manchester United's new stadium

Football royalty on today's show as Gabby & Mark are joined by 4x Champions League-winner Clarence Seedorf, to talk about the pressure of a title run in as Arsenal's season hangs in the balance after defeat against Manchester City on the weekend.Clarence reflects on breaking major trophy droughts with his famous Ajax and Real Madrid teams and discusses the differences in how Mikel Arteta's Gunners are viewed by fans in Europe.Plus, the guys reflect on Karen Brady's West Ham departure and talk about 'humanoid' marathon runners - it's London Marathon week after all!

After Liverpool became the SIXTH English club to fall victim to Luis Enrique's all-conquering PSG in the Champions League - does their unique blend of intensity & swagger feel more and more like an indictment of Premier League pragmatism.So how do they keep peaking at just the right time in the season, why wasn't there more of a battle to sign the likes of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and which PSG star was deemed 'not ready' for England's top-flight!Plus, on the news Andoni Iraola will be leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season - would Gabby & Mark swap Eddie Howe or Michael Carrick for him now?

After a massive weekend of sport, Gabby & Mark sit down to reflect on Rory McIlroy going back-to-back at The Masters, Arsenal's annual April meltdown and after Neftlix announced Anthony Joshua will finally fight Tyson Fury - how close the two fighters are to actually agreeing to it?

Rory McIlroy returns to Augusta looking to be the 4th man in history to retain the green jacket. His Masters dinner was reportedly the 'most expensive' ever but it was without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson... will he be able to join them both as back-to-back winners instead?Bryson De Chambeau is making his own clubs, Scottie Scheffler has arrived with a newborn son and Justin Rose is hoping to win and readdress 'cosmic justice'.Netflix's Full Swing's Dan Rapaport joins Mark in Augusta and Gabby in London as we look at golf's most prestigious weekend.

Gabby Logan is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire (Price of Football podcast) to discuss the true cost of relegation from the Premier League... particularly for those clubs that may not have seen it coming?And later, Nick Montgomery - Recently a key part of Ange Postecoglou's backroom team at both Spurs and Nottingham Forest before becoming head coach of Beijing Goan FC - provides an insight into both team's recent struggles.

Aden Durde became the first British-born coach to win a Super Bowl when the Seattle Seahawks masterminded a dominant display in California in February.His story is almost unheard of in sport - from coaching grassroots level here in UK - to the very top of the NFL.But what has made him so successful? How did a chance advert in a North London shop spark his career? And as the Premier League's managerial 'merry-go-round' starts to feel more like a circus - does our beautiful game still have a lot to learn?Gabby and Mark are joined by Aden for all that and more.

It's official, this summer's World Cup will be the third consecutive tournament without Italy… Gabby & Mark are joined by Italian football writer James Horncastle to explore the 'curse', the political fallout in Rome and the questions over youth talent and foreign players that will feel oddly familiar to England fans who lived through 2010 in South Africa.Plus, the guys ask how seriously we're supposed to take England's defeat to Japan and the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals with another trophy on the line for Arsenal.

After just 44 days in charge, Spurs parted company with Igor Tudor - making him the third manager sacked since last June… with the club just one point above the relegation zone, Roberto De Zerbi has been tasked with saving their season.But is he the right man to stave off the Championship? It's only been a couple months since his own sensational exit at Marseille, but what actually happened?And after facing down protests in France, sections of the Tottenham fanbase are already voicing their concerns over De Zerbi's very public defence of Mason Greenwood.Gabby and Mark are joined by host of The Fighting Cock Flav Bateman & Marseille based journalist George Boxall.

The fan phenomenon of ‘Ultras' has taken Scotland by storm… TIFO's, flares and drums - like we're used to seeing in Europe - popping up everywhere from the Old Firm right down to the 4th division. So can this sub-culture be a force for good in an online sphere dominated by the ‘manosphere' or is it actually just another mask for something more sinister?Gabby & Mark are joined by Andy Hughes, host of The Crime Agents - who has spent time undercover reporting on football hooliganism in England, and Blair McNally - who has amassed millions of views online documenting Scottish ultras.

Mo Salah reveals he'll be leaving Liverpool at the end of this season, Erling Haaland buys one of the last remaining Viking texts in existence & Ben White is back in the England squad for the first time since 2022.And following a Gold rush for Team GB at a sensational World Indoor Championships, 3000m winner Josh Kerr joins us in studio to talk about regaining his title a year after injury, the money he still owed from Michael Johnson's 'Grand Slam Track' and that 'night night' celebration to his rival.

Gabby goes down to the England Rugby training ground ahead of the Women's Six Nations to meet former World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne and her fellow World Cup winner Jess Breach. The duo scored 11 tries between them at the World Cup before England lifted the trophy at Twickenham in front of the second biggest crowd ever for a World Cup final, men's or women. Ellie was named runner-up at SPOTY, and even tattooed head coach John Mitchell! Now they go again in the Six Nations, with a new captain, fresh faces and a target on their back.How do they get themselves motivated to go again at the Six Nations after that World Cup high? How is Meg Jones settling in as captain? Do they get recognised way more after the summer's success? And has Ellie tattooed any of her team mates?

It has been like the longest VAR ruling in history… the match finished two months ago, the Africa Cup of Nations trophy was presented, the considerable celebrations and recriminations were complete.And then, just as some last-16 Champions League fixtures were finishing on Tuesday night, a communication dropped from CAF.Senegal had actually forfeited the match by staging their now infamous walk-off and Morocco are AFCON champions via a technicality.But why has this taken so long? Can you really strip a country of a title? And what happens next?Former Sierra Leone captain Steven Caulker and Co Host of the ‘On The Whistle' podcast, Zayn Naabi both join Gabby and Mark.

Weeks ago we were talking about English dominance in Europe, now just Liverpool and Arsenal make it to the quarter finals of the Champions League.Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle and Spurs were dumped out, conceding 28 goals between them in the round of 16… so what happened? Liam Rosenior said his players were tired… but was that ‘dominance' even there in the first place? Or is the scheduling of English football harming clubs performances in Europe.Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt were on the verge of a historic Champions League quarter final, with a capitulation in Lisbon seeing their fairytale journey come to an end…Or has it?How did a town with a population that could fit inside the Etihad stadium make it this far? Can other smaller clubs follow suit? And how is this season's success all Spurs's fault?Norwegian football expert Lars Sivertsen joins Gabby and Mark.

What were you doing when you were 16 years and 73 days old?... Max Dowman was last seen gliding across the length of a Premier League pitch, scoring a goal that rewrote history… and maybe even tilted a title race.Max ‘Dowmania' may be upon us but as the predictable calls start for Dowman to be thrust into England's World Cup plans for this summer - has football got any better at protecting its prodigious talents?Ex-Arsenal Head of Academy Sports Medicine & Athletic Development between 2012-2021, Des Ryan, joins Gabby and Mark for an insight into Hale End.Plus, was this the best Six Nations ever and are Gabby & Mark coordinating their outfits on purpose now?

Playing in front of a record 80,000 fans at Twickenham, captaining your country in a World Cup final and winning World Rugby's Player of the Year… all in a day's work for Sophie De Goede. All that despite returning from a huge ACL injury just one month before the World Cup, Canada crowdfunding to get there, and training against teammates' partners to make up the numbers. Sophie joins Gabby and Mark to talk about where women's rugby goes next. Plus we look back at the best bits from The Sports Agents this week - was it right for Tottenham to sub their goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after a 17-minute nightmare? And how can Welsh rugby build back to its former glory?

17 minutes was all it took for Igor Tudor to sub off Antonín Kinský on his Champions League debut after two mistakes and three goals conceded. Subbing a keeper is unheard of… so was Tudor right to make the change? Or with Spurs fans serenading Mauricio Pochettino on a plane - is it off with Tudor's head?Then on Wednesday night, goalies also made the limelight... Filip Jörgensen's mistake started Chelsea's collapse to PSG, Gianluigi Donnarumma's penalty save just might keep Man City in it and Thibaut Courtois' assist!Former Spurs, Liverpool, Villa and Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel joins Gabby.And later - just 12 days before the start of the Women's AFCON, it has been postponed. And the only reason given? “Unforseen circumstances”.The Guardian's African Football Specialist Osasu Obayiuwana reacts.

There's been a lot of soul searching in England after the Six Nations disaster continued with their first ever loss to Italy. But for the team sitting one below them in the table, the problems run even deeper.Wales were ranked top in the world in 2019, but now they have only won 2 of their last 26 matches. It's so bad financially that one of four professional clubs will be cut.So how did it get to this stage? Has football stolen the limelight after the 2016 Euro success? And what do Wales need to get back to their former glory? Wales' most capped captain, Sam Warburton, joins us.Plus Gabby and Mark chat about Wrexham and the success of their Hollywood owners after they came so close to beating Chelsea in the FA Cup.

When the Winter Paralympics get underway this weekend in Italy history will be made. Davy Zyw was diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 30 and given 18 months to live… but he's now 38 and he's going to be the first person to compete at a Winter Paralympics with MND.Defying his degenerating body, Davy will compete on the board for ParalympicsGB, with his five-year-old son watching on. He joins Gabby to tell his inspiring story.Plus, we look back at the best bits from The Sports Agents this week - will the US-Iran conflict derail President Trump's World Cup? Have England pushed the Six Nations panic button and will it pay off? And what's it like to start a new football team from scratch in America's top league?

It's crunch time for England in the Six Nations this weekend. If they go from Grand Slam hopes to losing to Italy… it doesn't bear thinking about.Steve Borthwick has gone bold with 9 changes - very uncharacteristic for the man who worships consistency.So is this Borthwick officially pushing the panic button? And could a mid-week visit from Thomas Tuchel help push them over the line? Gabby is joined by the Presenter of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast, Alex Payne.And later - what's it like to set up a whole new football team from scratch and be ready to play in the top league straight away? We'll be joined by manager Nick Cushing, who left the Man City Women and New York City Men to build Denver Summit.

War in the Middle East has cast a new shadow over the World Cup this summer. This is a human tragedy first and foremost but questions are being asked about the impact on the world's most watched sporting event.Could we see Iran pull out of the tournament? And is Gianni Infantino regretting his bromance with President Trump?Plus, Gabby and Mark chat about Leeds manager Daniel Farke's red card and whether he runs like a butterfly, and why West Ham's Adama Traore has been banned from lifting weights.

The recent killing of Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho' has caused unrest and cartel violence across the country. Guadalajara - one of Mexico's host cities in this summer's World Cup - was one of the worst affected. So what state are we left in, just months away from the tournament? Should fans be worried about the threat of cartel violence? And with ICE and President Trump ever present in the U.S. - should more questions be asked of their hosting? Gabby and Mark are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton.Plus, we look back at the best bits from The Sports Agents this week - do England need a makeover after their Six Nations collapse? And how did Netflix's Drive To Survive grow Formula One's fan base by hundreds of millions, where three in four new fans are female?

If we had a penny for every time we've spoken about Drive To Survive on this show, we would be rich. Formula One's Netflix series is the golden example of how to grow a sport by making it cool again.F1's global fan base has reportedly grown by hundreds of millions since Drive To Survive launched in 2019, and three in four new fans are female. So as Season 8 airs, has any other sports audience ever grown as fast and changed as much as F1, thanks to Drive To Survive?Gabby and Mark are joined by two men at the heart of Drive To Survive and the F1 Movie with Brad Pitt: Executive Producer and Chief Broadcasting Officer of Formula 1, Ian Holmes, and motorsport journalist, Will Buxton, who also hosts Global's F1 podcast, Up To Speed.Plus Gabby and Mark discuss the Champions League and our quest to get Gabby to Bodo/Glimt, Harry Brook's century at the T20 World Cup, and Gabby's crossover with... Peppa Pig.

Just two weeks ago it was a completely different story for England at the Six Nations. From undefeated in 12 games and to two losses on the bounce.Spare a thought for the England fans who bought tickets to the final weekend in Paris, thinking it would be a Grand Slam decider…But are we all overreacting? Do England need to change to avoid the unthinkable against Italy? And what does this mean in the build up to next year's World Cup? Gabby and Mark are joined by ex-England rugby player David Flatman.Plus, we reflect on the best moments of the Winter Olympics and are Spurs in trouble?