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On today's talkSPORT Daily podcast, Adrian Durham is joined by former England captain Stuart Pearce and talkSPORT England commentator Jim Proudfoot to review England's flawless World Cup qualifying campaign, rounded off with a professional 2-0 victory over Albania in Tirana. The team reflect on how Thomas Tuchel's men achieved eight wins from eight, scoring 22 goals without conceding, and discuss the discipline, mentality, and standout performers behind such an impressive run, as well as what this perfect qualification means for England heading into the World Cup. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2005, the Socceroos defeated Uruguay in Sydney, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 32 years. Twenty years later, two of the men that played a key role in securing the victory have reunited to recount the night few will ever forget.
After a spectacular upset victory over Portugal during the week, Heimir Hallgrimsson's Irish side travel to Budapest with the chance of making a World Cup play-off.
In Episode 105 the guys talk about some all time great POC front 3s, Doku vs. Saka, Sunderland winning the Prem (!?), Neymar at Santos drama, World Cup Qualification action (recorded on Tue Nov 11), and much more at the timestamps below!LIKE. SHARE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.Follow Us: @5asidemedia @wavyfooty on all platforms3:02 - Best POC Front 3 of All Time6:39 - Doku vs. Saka13:00 - Impact of Losing Jota on Liv16:40 - SUNDERLAND Winning Prem!?20:20 - Player / Team Chain Game25:00 - Nigeria Drama w/ Iwobi35:40 - UEFA WC Qualifiers37:36 - Haiti To World Cup is IMPORTANT42:36 - Neymar Booed in Brazil by Santos Fans50:52 - King Pele Day Nov 19 - Shop at Pele Soccer Shop!52:14 - Bundesliga Thanksgiving Picks!54:04 - Impact of Hakimi Injury on Morocco56:43 - Biggest Players Leaving Clubs for AFCON58:40 - AFCON BALL IS 10/101:00:45 - AFCON the Tournament of Upsets1:04:17 - Lookman Drama in Atalanta1:09:47 - Careers Seb Would Fix as Agent (lolol)
Mick McCarthy is joined by Dion Fanning in studio to revel in the post-World Cup Qualifier win over Portugal afterglow.
Shane Hannon brings you Saturday's Newsround, with Cameron Hill in studio, and Stephen Doyle dialling in from Hungary ahead of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup Qualifier on Sunday.
Dave takes a look at the current state of the World Cup qualifiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins & Scott Allan as news breaks of Columbus Crew giving permission for Celtic to speak to their manager Wilfried Nancy about a move to the Parkhead dug-out. Caller Robbie wasn't convinced about Nancy's credentials and would prefer to see Celtic get Ange Postecoglu back. The panel also preview Scotland's crucial World Cup Qualifier with Greece in Athens on Saturday night. If Scotland qualify, caller Joe says he'll get a tattoo on his leg of the date to match his one from the last Euros. And don't miss Stuart in Paisley taking on Scott Allan in a competitive Beat the Pundit.
Episode Notes Ireland's World Cup Hopes Alive with TROY PARROTT'S STAR Performance Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV In this latest episode of Irish Football Fan TV, we dig deep into The Final World on the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 win over Portugal in the World Cup Qualifiers at the Aviva. Troy Parrott's 2 goals were enough to win it for Ireland to bring it down to the last game against Hungary in Budapest. Paul Nealon & John O'Sullivan are examining the high-stakes, emotional, and strategic landscape of international football. From Irish hopes on the world stage to lessons for the League of Ireland and beyond, join us as we break down shocking moments, unexpected heroe,s and what the future holds for the Boys in Green.
Thomas Tuchel's England make it 10 competitive clean sheets in a row against Serbia as their 100% record in World Cup 2026 qualifiers continues thanks to goals from Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, former England defender Phil Jones and Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis join Steve Crossman to discuss England's 2-0 win over Serbia. They reflect on the match, and whether England's good form is due to the quality of opposition - do they need to be targeting tougher friendlies in the build up to next summer's tournament? They talk about the selection dilemmas awaiting Thomas Tuchel - who will make up the forward line, and who will start at left back? Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly talks about his first England start with the World Cup on the horizon. Plus, hear from goal scorer Bukayo Saka on his goal and his recent good form. Plus hear from England manager Thomas Tuchel - the panel discuss whether he could remain in charge after next summer, regardless of the result.Time Codes: 00:30 – Match Reflections 03:40 – Concern over quality of opposition? 08:30 – Eberechi Eze chat and England's forward options 09:50 – Selection problems for Thomas Tuchel? 13:25 – Nico O'Reilly Interview 17:35 – Bukayo Saka Interview 18:50 – Thomas Tuchel Future 20:30 – Thomas Tuchel5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sun 1430 Tottenham v Arsenal in Women's Super League, Sun 1700 Albania v England in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 Scotland v Denmark in World Cup Qualifying.
It's an afternoon special on SDHJason, Jarrett, and Jon look at the MLS press conference after the Board of Governors meeting in Florida- and the decisions for the league in 2027 as well as the World Cup Qualifiers update in Africa, Europe, and setting up CONCACAF for the evening...
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings all the build-up to the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Portugal tonight at Lansdowne Road.Hallgrimsson wants strong refereeing.Jack Taylor in line to start?Johnny Kenny up top?Dara O'Shea wants tonight to be the big scalp.Cristiano Ronaldo not worried about refereeing influence.Roberto Martinez on the respect he has for Seamus Coleman.Thomas Tuchel not taking anything for granted despite England's qualification.Who will qualify from Africa?The Aviva gets 7 bumper games at the 2028 Euros.And Mary Earps returns to Manchester United and it doesn't go too well.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Gordon Duncan is joined by Kenny Miller & Gordon Dalziel as they build up to Scotland's World Cup Qualifiers, there's a debate on who should start in goals, Kenny Miller give's us the inside scoop on Celtic managerial target Wilfried Nancy and Callers have their say on the managerial situation at Celtic.Plus Beat The Pundit & Full Time Teaser
Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/11/13/huuhkajat-match-previews-veikkausliiga-finale-kups-crowned-champions/ IN THIS EPISODE... This episode is brought to you by Mark W, Keke, Ally and Rasmus; a full squad for a full episode. They start by looking at the upcoming games for the Huuhkajat, a World Cup qualifier against Malta and a home friendly against Andorra. They also talk about the Finland fans' feelings about head coach, Jacob Friis. They then focus on the final few games in the Veikkausliiga season. With KuPS finishing as champions again and doing well in this season's Europa Conference League. They give a detailed breakdown of the top six teams and what the near future might hold for each club. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:56 Finland squad for November 2025 00:10:31 Finland fans' feelings about Jacob Friis 00:23:54 Preview: Finland's games vs Malta and Andorra 00:29:21 Helmarit round-up & Linda Sällström retires 00:32:16 Veikkausliiga Mestaruussarja final standings 00:35:09 KuPS Kuopio: Veikkausliiga champions and still playing in Europe 00:48:18 Inter Turku wins silver and qualifies for Europe 00:50:27 Last-minute agony for Ilves completes an up-and-down Champions Series 00:55:26 SJK Seinäjoki just missed out on Europe. Does the exodus now begin? 01:09:01 HJK Helsinki ‘what on earth is going on in Töölö?' 01:18:02 Misbehaviour from home fans causes HJK to close its own stands in 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE SHOW
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Austin and Amit get together for a full preview of a high-stakes set of World Cup Qualifiers. First, the guys try to make sense of CONCACAF, where big favorites Panama & Costa Rica face pressure from upstarts like Suriname, Honduras, and Guatemala. In UEFA, drama looks to center around a big Denmark-Scotland matchup while the jostling for the final playoff spots should provide plenty of drama. The show closes out with a look at the playoffs in Africa and Asia, where tickets to the ICP Last Chance Saloon hang in the balance.
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says it is do or die against Portugal in the World Cup Qualifier on Thursday night.Hallgrimsson on the permutations that face Ireland's possible World Cup qualification.Josh Cullen on being brave with the ball.Gavin Cooney fears Ireland's hopes could be over on Friday morning.Keith Treacy questions whether losing hurts this group of Irish players enough.Ireland's under-17s to take on Canada in the round of 32 at the Qatar World Cup.Lyndon Dykes on making history for Scotland.David Brooks on fighting cancer to chase his Welsh World Cup dream.Mary Earps returns to Manchester United.And a former Chelsea star is in hospital.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
John Fallon joins Brendan O'Brien at the Republic of Ireland's training camp to explain how things stand in Group F ahead of the last two World Cup qualifiers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo once again grabbed headlines as he delivered a dramatic brace for Al-Nassr against Al Fayha in Riyadh on Saturday, helping his club retain the top spot in the Saudi Pro League table and maintain their unbeaten run in the 2025-26 season. The match seemed headed for disappointment after Al Fayha scored early, but Ronaldo clinically netted the equalizer in the 37th minute and sealed victory with a cool penalty deep into added time. The spectacle continued after the final whistle when the Portuguese legend treated fans to a joyful Ardah dance right on the pitch, a moment widely shared across social media platforms and featured by the official Saudi Pro League and sports sites globally.With these two goals, Ronaldo's professional tally soared to an astonishing 952, a number unmatched by any player in football history. Just last week, he had reached the unprecedented milestone of 950 goals – setting records not only as Al-Nassr's icon but also as the highest scorer in FIFA World Cup qualifiers. His next ambition, announced in multiple media interviews, is to crack the mythical 1,000-goal mark before ending his career.On the business front, Bloomberg and other financial outlets are reporting Ronaldo's net worth at a staggering 1.4 billion dollars, officially making him football's first billionaire according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His Saudi contract now reportedly exceeds 400 million dollars a year, complemented by a portfolio of high-profile endorsements ranging from Nike's lifetime deal to multimillion-dollar partnerships with Armani, TAG Heuer, Binance, and Herbalife. Posts from his Instagram, which boasts over 600 million followers, are estimated to earn him 2 million dollars each, cementing his place as the highest-paid athlete online.The CR7 brand, visible across luxury clothing, fragrances, gyms, hotels, and various investment ventures, continues to expand. Digital sleuths have picked up rumors — still unconfirmed — of new CR7 fitness locations and possible additional Pestana CR7 hotels coming soon. Family life also remains a focus on social channels, with Georgina Rodriguez featured in joint lifestyle posts and international gossip columns crowning them a billion-dollar power couple, balancing football stardom and business savvy.Looking toward 2026, Ronaldo is set to captain Portugal in the FIFA World Cup's expanded edition across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada — arguably one last campaign to add another highlight to his storied career. On social media, fan accounts buzz daily with praise and speculation, from his goal chase and luxurious travels to his next entrepreneurial steps or possible involvement in football ownership and sports documentaries. For now, Ronaldo's continued ability to produce game-winning moments and remain culturally relevant only reinforces his legacy as a footballer and global icon.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
pWotD Episode 3103: Women's Cricket World Cup Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 366,220 views on Thursday, 30 October 2025 our article of the day is Women's Cricket World Cup.The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is the quadrennial international championship of the One Day International format with 50 overs per team. It is organised by the International Cricket Council. Until 2005, when the two organisations merged, it was administered by a separate body, the International Women's Cricket Council. The first World Cup was held in England in 1973, two years before the inaugural men's tournament. The event's early years were marked by funding difficulties, which meant several teams had to decline invitations to compete and caused gaps of up to six years between tournaments. However, since 2005, World Cups have been hosted at regular four-year intervals.Qualification for the World Cup is through the ICC Women's Championship and the World Cup Qualifier. The composition of the tournament is extremely conservative – no new teams have debuted in the tournament since 1997, and since 2000 the number of teams in the World Cup has been fixed at eight. However, in March 2021, the ICC revealed that the tournament would expand to 10 teams from the 2029 edition. The 1997 edition was contested by a record eleven teams, the most in a single tournament to date.The twelve World Cups played to date have been held in five countries, with India and England having hosted the event three times. Australia is the most successful team, having won seven titles and failing to make the final on only three occasions. England (four titles) and New Zealand (one title) are the only other teams to have won the event, while India (twice) and the West Indies (once) have each reached the final without going on to win.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:17 UTC on Friday, 31 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Women's Cricket World Cup on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.
Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/10/20/huuhkajat-match-reports-veikkausliiga-update-haka-relegated/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W & Keke are joined by a couple of guests for a bumper episode. Firstly, Jussi Hartikainen, from Suomen Maajoukkue Kannatajat ry and Football Supporters Europe, comes on to discuss the latest two World Cup Qualifiers for Finland, a 2-1 home win over Lithuania and a 0-4 away defeat to the Netherlands. Jussi also explains about his role and FSE and his involvement in the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Finnish FA and the SMJK supporters group. All three are then joined by KTP fan Sami Lindfors, who shares his experience of the bottom-of-the-table clash between KTP and Haka, which saw Haka relegated and KTP into a playoff with TPS Turku. They also talk through the current situation in the top half, with only 6 points between the top 4 teams and still 5 rounds of games to be played. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:54 Report: Finland 2-1 Lithuania 00:15:12 Report: Netherlands 4-0 Finland 00:30:31 Upcoming fixtures and the extended international break in Sept 2026 00:33:24 Jussi's work with Football Supporters Europe and the agreement between Palloliitto & SMJK 00:45:12 Relegation cliffhanger. Sami's bus trip to watch Haka vs KTP 00:56:50 The five way battle at the top of the Mestaruussarja 01:10:55 Eero Markkanen retires ------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE SHOW
Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Joe Gould from The International Window Podcast and Maher Mezahi to discuss October's World Cup qualifying around the World. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TYou can watch this episode:https://youtube.com/live/mPQ4kotmd3Y
We return after a week off for the International Break with an update on WC 2026 Qualification and an overview of an AFCON / World Cup squad that has us buzzing. Cheers!
On this bonus episode of the podcast, Harry Symeou discusses Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after he scored another couple of goals for Spain on Tuesday evening. That's now 6 goals in his last four World Cup Qualifiers with 8 of his 10 goals for Spain in total coming since joining up with Mikel Arteta in north London. Sign up to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #arsenal #afc #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's Republic of Ireland 1-0 win over Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin.Heimir Hallgrimsson happy with the three points, and glosses over the performance.Richie Towell questions who can step up in the absence of Jayson Molumby and Ryan Manning.Stuey Byrne on a shaky night for the Boys in Green.England book their World Cup spot.The Bafana Bafana are back.And Trump warns US cities ahead of next summer's tournament.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on Ireland's hard-fought win over 10-man Armenia and look forward to the final two games of the group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has dominated global headlines yet again this week blending record-breaking feats on the pitch with international intrigue and typically viral fan moments. Just yesterday Portugal News reported that Ronaldo became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history after notching his 40th and 41st goals during Portugal's dramatic 2-2 draw against Hungary in Lisbon. This surpasses the previous record set by Guatemala's Carlos Ruiz. Ronaldo's double wasn't enough to clinch Portugal's automatic ticket to the 2026 World Cup but his individual tally—now 948 career goals—continues to defy belief at age 40, making him the only player with 143 international goals in 225 appearances, stretching the upper limit of what's supposed to be possible for a footballer of his age. Associated Press and CNN both carried the headline “Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Scoring Record in World Cup Qualifiers” marking another chapter in his spectacular, never-ending rewrite of football's history books.After the game, Ronaldo took to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to rally his teammates and thank fans, writing “We are getting closer and closer to our goal! Let's go Portugal!” The post racked up millions of likes and dominated sports feeds, with media including Sportskeeda and DailySports highlighting his continued leadership within a new generation. As if scripted for social media, images from the match showing Ronaldo comforting a young mascot—who tearfully asked for a hug—went viral across Threads and Instagram, reinforcing his dual image as icon and heartthrob.In business and global brand news, speculation is swirling around the anticipated visit to India later this month. Indian sports outlets and Trade Brains are reporting that Ronaldo's club Al-Nassr is set to play FC Goa as part of the AFC Champions League Two campaign on October 22 at Fatorda Stadium, marking what would be Ronaldo's first-ever official appearance in India. While Al-Nassr has reportedly initiated his visa and security arrangements, neither the club nor Ronaldo have officially confirmed he will travel—squad rotation, injuries, or personal priorities might yet intervene, a point Indian sources repeatedly flag as unconfirmed. Regardless, the mere chance of Ronaldo coming to India has already set off a sponsorship and fan frenzy, with local authorities bracing for possible record crowds and a tourism boom.The blend of history on the pitch, global business maneuverings, and that viral display of humanity towards a child—these past few days perfectly encapsulate the continued gravitational pull of Cristiano Ronaldo, a man who remains, even at 40, the world's most talked-about footballer.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Episode Notes Can Ireland REALLY Make a Comeback in World Cup Qualifiers? Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV A scrappy, nervy but vital 1-0 win for Ireland over ten-man Armenia at the Aviva keeps our World Cup qualification hope alive. Evan Ferguson with the match-winner. In this Final Word, we break down: Tactical setup & alarming first-half passivity The turning point: Barseghyan's red card Ferguson's strike & where that leaves Group F Squad issues, managerial questions & what Ireland must do next Subscribe for more Irish football analysis and reaction. ⚽ Let me know your thoughts in the comments — were we lucky, or does this change momentum? Find out more at https://ifftv-podcast.pinecast.co
The boys return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.World Cup qualifiersGreece missed out on another major tournament after losses to Denmark and ScotlandWhat went wrong and where does the Ethniki go from here?Cyprus look impressive under Akis MantziosGreece U21 defeated Germany U21SLGR previewAEK hosts PAOKAris plays PanathinaikosOlympiakos travels to Larissa to play AELOther newsKifisia have a home ground for the 2025/26 seasonChris Coleman becomes manager of Asteras TripolisA helicopter lands in the middle of a club's training sessionGive us a follow on:X: https://twitter.com/HellasfootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead our blogs on: https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin tonight.Heimir Hallgrimsson wants intensity, but intensity within a structure.Nathan Collins hates losing, and wants the run to stop.Dion Fanning on the lack of a sports psychologist.Northern Ireland suffer a World Cup blow.Pico Lopes is on his way to the World Cup.And Megan Campbell calls time on an historic career.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister
Cameron Hill and Michael McCarthy join Eoin Sheehan to discuss today's news before the Republic of Ireland face off against Armenia in a do or die World Cup Qualifier in the Aviva Stadium The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #getbackinaction
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The FC Crew react to France's disappointing draw at Iceland in World Cup Qualifiers. Then, they break down quotes from Jurgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann who claim that Florian Wirtz will be fine at Liverpool despite a slow start. Also, a preview of Liverpool vs Manchester United, then discussions about Marcus Rashford and Chelsea's season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin.Heimir Hallgrimsson can take a bad performance as long as there is three points at the end of it.Nathan Collins on a different type of challenge they faced against Portugal.David Meyler on the development of Irish footballers.Scotland on the precipice of qualification.Pico Lopes has history at his feet.And a huge night in store for Michael O'Neill and Northern Ireland.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on a heartbreaking defeat in Lisbon and the crunch visit of Armenia on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Willie Miller, Billy Dodds, Michael Stewart and Derek Ferguson debate Scotland's performance against Greece as Steve Clarke looks ahead to Sunday's crucial match with Belarus
The FC Crew react to France's 4-0 victory over Luxembourg in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers and break down the favorites for the 2026 World Cup. Then, a Premier League discussion, asking whether Erling Haaland is the greatest striker in the league's history, and if Wirtz still needs more time to adapt. Also, a break down of CAF World Cup qualification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 99, the guys talk making it on TV with BEIN Sports, best stories to start the club season heading into international break, Pulisic being the US goat, Mbappe being underrated, CAF World Cup Qualifier predictions, and much more at Timestamps below!LIKE. SHARE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.Follow Us: @5asidemedia @wavyfooty on all platforms0:28 - What it means to be on TV for us4:58 - 2026 World Cup Ball Reveal & Ranking12:37 - Roma's story in Serie A15:00 - Lamine HAS to get more rest20:12 - Pulisic is the Best Player in Serie A24:00 - Mbappe Debate: Underrated because of...AURA?!40:15 - Rating France National Team Arrival Fits43:45 - Thoughts on new 3 week international break49:28 - BEIN Segment: WC Qualifiers, Mbappe Brothers, Fati Back, Barca & Liverpool in Trouble
Gordon Duncan, Hugh Keevins and Scott Allan bring you reaction to Scotland's 3-1 win over Greece in the World Cup Qualifiers. Jamie wonders how Scotland won the game with a poor performance whilst Alex thinks there is too much criticism of gaffer Steve Clarke.The Scotland chat continues, find out why Hugh Keevins describes Agnes as "Steve Clarke in female form". And with reports suggesting Steven Gerrard is in-line for a return to the Rangers dugout we hear some fan reaction.
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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Jayson Molumby says he can bring something different to Saturday's World Cup Qualifier in Lisbon against Portugal.Evan Ferguson trains in full.Molumby says he was angry at being left out.Ireland's League of Ireland academies get the green light.Anthony Gordon backs England teammate Jude Bellingham.And Arsenal begin a shaky defence of their Champions League trophy.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister
The boys return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.UEFA CompetitionOlympiakos lose in London to ArsenalPAOK was defeated in Spain against Celta VigoPanathinaikos lost in OAKA to Go Ahead EaglesAEK lose in their opening UECL match in Slovenia SLGROFI beat ArisPanserraikos got a crucial victory over Asteras TripolisVolos smash AELLevadiakos demolish PanetolikosAEK come back to beat KifisiaPanathinaikos comfortably beat AtromitosPAOK see off OlympiakosThree managers sacked in one weekInternational break previewGreece travel to Scotland and Denmark for crucial World Cup qualifying matchesIf you would like to vote for us in the category of Best International Podcast, follow the link, scroll down to the category and cast your vote for us. Thank you for your support: https://footballcontentawards.com/votingGive us a follow on:X: https://twitter.com/HellasfootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead our blogs on: https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)
Austin and Amit get together to preview a full slate of World Cup Qualifiers in October. The guys cover Africa's predicted final day drama, an Asian Fourth Round in desperate need of chaos, the games to watch in UEFA, and an intriguing group of games in CONCACAF.
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Troy Parrott says he is doing everything he can to be fit for Saturday's World Cup Qualifier in Lisbon against Portugal.Evan Ferguson's injury doubt.Wayne Rooney backs Ruben Amorim.A new look England under Thomas Tuchel.Scotland pleased to be spending more time together.And Arsenal begin the defence of their Champions League trophy.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister