Stuff what I do: Recent Episodes
Stuff what I do
On August 25, 2022, 500 women were allowed into the match between Esteghlal and Mes Kerman. They were the first female fans to be allowed into a league match in Iran for nearly 42 years. One of them, Maryam, describes the day.
"The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it."
I went to @unicogelatocaffe to find out why Gianfranco Zola loves ice cream so much and which flavour he recommends for Jose Mourinho as he tries to cheer himself up.
The second World Football programme to come from the Copa America, this is a special commemoration of the horrific use of the Eastadio Nacional by Augusto Pinochet to imprison, torture and kill his enemies.
TX 26/06/2015
A piece on the first black footballer, Arthur Wharton for World Football, BBC World Service. June 2012.
I visit Sendai for Vegalta Sendai's J.League opener vs the tea from the other hugely-affected region of Japan, Kashima Antlers. TX03/12
On life with the USMNT before the big stars, the impact of WorldCup 94 on US soccer and the murder of Andres Escobar. TX04/04/14
The Stoke and #Honduras midfielder talks about his parents' pride at having 4 sons who have played for the national team, and his pain at losing his baby brother when he was kidnapped and murdered. TX14/03/14
I spend a day with one of the few female agents in Germany. She talks about her fight for acceptance and overcoming sexism in the Bundesliga. TX31/01/14
Includes an interview with Cesc Fabregas, plus a debate on the future of Swiss football, a report from Curitiba and more from Frank de Boer. TX14/02/14
Includes my exclusive interview with #Ajax coach Frank de Boer, plus an interview with Arturo Vidal and Gaizka Mendieta on Luis Aragones. TX07/02/14
Also his love of football, deep knowledge of sport and longing to watch #Iran in his home country again. Also his deep love of football and longing to watch #Iran in the flest again. TX14/12/13
Campos on his favourite amongst the goals he scored, colourful kits and switching between striker and keeper in matches. TX06/11/13
The world's most expensiv player in 1951 who played against Puskas and then bare-footed Zambians whom he represented at international level. TX30/11/13
A day after Uruguay become the final qualifiers for the World Cup, we take an early look at who might do well. #Iran TX21/11/13
Yousuf Al-Serkal of the #UAE says Michelle #Platini 's idea of expanding the #FIFAWorldCup to accomodate more teams from #Africa and #Asia is a good one. TX02/11/13
Steven Beitashour began 2013 as a #USA squad selection and ended it in the #Iran national team. I talk to him about his decision to play for the country where his parents were born rather than the one in which he was born. TX01/11/13
Hosted by me and Caroline Barker on Sportshour, BBC World Service, featuring interviews with Galatasaray board member Ebru Koksl and CEO of Leaders Sport Summit, James Worrall. TX12/10/13
My interview wit the #USA and #Roma midfielder Michael Bradley - about the club and his dad, the #Egypt coach, Bob. TX04/10/13
My piece on the #USA's World Cup qualifier vs #Mexico that sealed their place in Brazil. TX13/09/13
Interview with the former Tottenham and England defender Ledley King. TX30/08/13. #THFC
Ahead of the new Seria A season, I talk to the Australia international and Sassuolo midfielder about his and their debut season in the top division and match fixing in Italian football. TX23/08/13
I present the World Football programme on BBC World Service, featuring a preview of the Seria A season and an interview with the former Liverpool midfielder Craig Johnston. TX23/08/13
My interview with the new #Fulham owner, Shahid Khan. Includes Moustache chat. Broadcast on the World Football and Sportshour programmes on BBC World Service. TX17/08/13
I present World Football, featuring interviews with outspoken Dutch coach Raymond Verheijen, the Premier Leagues newest club owner, #Fulham and Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos, #Iran's returning hero and a tribute to England's first ever captain. TX16/08/13
My report from Ulsan on the decisive World Cup qualifier between South #Korea and #Iran for BBC World Service. TX21/07/13
I present World Football from #Ulsan where South #Korea played #Iran in a decisive World Cup qualifier. We also hear from #Australia's crucial qualifier vs #Iraq and former players Lee Young-pyo and Craig Foster, as well as the #Bahrain under-23 coach Anthony Hudson. TX21/07/2013
The President of #FIFA on his trip to #Israel and #Palestine to sort out the dispute between the two football federations over #Israel's policy of not allowing some #Palestinian players and officials to travel abroad. July2013
My interview with BAE, talking about Cameroon, how he keeps his feet on the ground, his future at Spurs and his work to cure River Blindess. TX12/07/13
My piece on #Japan's qualification for the 2014 World Cup, featuring Eiji Kawashima, Maya Yoshida and Mike Havenaar. TX07/06/2013
Interview with the former boss of European football's governing body, UEFA, Lennart Johansson. 16/05/13
My feature on the Martinique international, Steven Lecefel, who commutes from Paris every week, with his own money, to sit on the bench for Welsh football club, Rhyl. 10/05/13
My interview with the new President of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa of Bahrain. 03/05/12
My report, for the #BBC World Service, on the 1938 World Cup, which was the last before World War II and for 12 years. It was also the meeting ground for fascism and the enemies of fascism in France.
My report, for the BBC World Service on the crucial role that fascism played in the staging of the 1934 World Cup. #Italy #Mussolini #Fascism
The man who coached a record 18 national teams, finished second in the inaugural Bundesliga season and say he's still got it in him to coach again at the age of 86. Truly remarkable. #Rwanda #Iran #Nepal #HSV #Hamburg
When my brother used to commentate for me, maintaining objectivity with remarkable ease...
Tottenham Hotspur 2, Liverpool 0. 31/10/1992.