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TWG LIVE with Daniel Georgievski, Scott McDonald, John Duerden, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll - talking Macedonia qualifying for their first major tournament, Scotland breaking a 23-year drought, Australian football and ACL 2020.
Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by PFA co-chief executive Beau Busch to discuss the drama surrounding A-League clubs playing in the Asian Champions League this year, players quitting the league unexpectedly and how to fill the gap between the end of this coming season and the winter 2022 season.
Later, former A-League player and now specialist coach Diogo Ferreira joins Lucy and Nick to discuss his transition from player to coach and why A-League stars go to him for one-on-one coaching.
Finally, Corey Gameiro joins to discuss the UEFA Champions League and Aussies Abroad.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss research that FFA has done on the development pathways for young players.
Afterwards (41:45), Sydney United's Glen Trifiro joins us to discuss his man of the match performance in the epic NPL NSW Grand Final victory, the difference between the A-League and the NPL, which NPL teams can make the jump up to a second division and what needs to change in regards to youth development.
Finally, (1:07:00) Lucy and Nick discuss Awer Mabil playing in the Champions League at Anfield, Daniel Arzani getting an assist, Hayley Raso's family getting robbed and the situation at FC Barcelona.
Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll and Sydney Morning Herald journalist Dom Bossi are joined by Western United midfielder Steven Lustica to discuss
Later (25:50) Melbourne City's new coach Patrick Kisnorbo joins Lucy, Nick and Dom to discuss his plans for the upcoming season, what we can expect from some of the younger players at City and his time with Leeds United.
Afterwards (43:00) Dom tells Lucy and Nick all the details from some of the big stories in Australian football that he has broken including about the domestic transfer system, Carl Robinson heading to Western Sydney Wanderers, changes of ownership at Central Coast and Newcastle, Chris Harold leaving football at 28, the A-League season starting in late December.
Finally, (1:12:00) the team discuss who would make a Socceroos starting XI of just European-based players.
Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll and football journalist Joey Lynch are joined by football agent Buddy Farah to discuss the role of an agent, deadline day dramas, the issues with his client Mustafa Amini's move to Turkey, whether a talented young Aussie should stay and try and make it in the A-League or move straight to Europe and how a domestic transfer system could work in Australia.
Later, new Adelaide United assistant coach Ross Aloisi joins to discuss his recent appointment, what he and Carl Veart are hoping to build, how they will deal with losing some of their best players and working with his brother John Aloisi at Brisbane.
Finally, Lucy, Nick and Joey discuss the biggest transfers in Europe, the treatment of Gunnersaurus - Arsenal's mascot and their bad news and good news of the week.
Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by FFA's Head of Game Development and Women's Football, Sarah Walsh, who was on the committee that selected new Matildas coach (01:28) and women's football journalist Samantha Lewis.
Later, (32:30) Lucy and Nick are joined by Vince Rugari to discuss the continued chaos around the players and the clubs failing to agree on a collective bargaining agreement, players going to India, potential changes of ownership at Central Coast Mariners, Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory and a potential $40 million domestic transfer system.
Afterwards, (1:04:45) Vince explains some of the big problems facing Futsal in Australia and why it's so hard to fix.
Finally, (1:25:47) Lucy and Nick discuss Aussies doing well abroad like Awer Mabil, Daniel Arzani, Ellie Carpenter, Adam Taggart and Ajdin Hrustic, allegations of negativity and the best and worst from Europe.
Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Perth Glory's Liam Reddy opens up on what has been the "most challenging period" of his career, W-League star Rhali Dobson explains the implications that the pay dispute will have on the W-League and PFA co-CEOs Kate Gill and Beau Busch explain what will happen next between the players and the clubs.
Later, Lucy and Nick discuss Perth Glory's owner Tony Sage, the future of a second division, Aussies Abroad and the latest from Europe.
Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by former Socceroos Matt McKay and Ante Covic as well as football journalist Michael Lynch.
The team discuss the breakdown in negotiations between the clubs and players over the collective bargaining agreement, what happens next and McKay and Covic explain their experiences in these negotiations.
Later they look at how a second division could work in Australia and when is the right time to introduce it.
Finally, Michael, Lucy and Nick discuss the opening weekend of the Premier League, Aussies scoring goals abroad and if support is changing from people following to clubs to individuals.
Daniel Garb joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to talk the UEFA Nations League, the return of the Premier League and La Liga and Manchester United's controversial third kit.
Then (32:10) Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend joins to discuss why Sydney FC are the most successful side on the pitch, but have less members than Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory, engaging the community, the club's position on next season, a second division and further expansion.
Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Sam Lewis to discuss the UEFA Women's Champions League final and the future of the W-League.
Later, Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson joins to talk about the A-League grand-final and the upcoming pay dispute between the players and the clubs.
Then Sydney's Luke Brattan also joins to talk about the A-League grand final.
A-League season in review with Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll, Vince Rugari and the boys from A-League memes.
Who was the player of the season? Who was the most improved? Who was the best personality? What was the best game?
And we try and sum up each team's season in one sentence.
Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by former A-League and SBS's World Cup commentator David Basheer, Canberra Region A-League bid leader Michael Caggiano, Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover, Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant and new Melbourne Victory coach Grant Brebner.
01:25: Michael Caggiano on why Canberra can sustain an A-League side.
04:10: Caggiano on if Canberra will replace the Central Coast Mariners.
11:25: The confusing expansion process, the owners of PSG getting involved, and the Australian federal government looking to help.
16:50: On the myth that Canberra didn't have financial backing and embarrassing meetings with FFA executives.
21:26: Involving the community and the 50+1 community ownership model.
26:45: Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover on City qualifying for their first Grand Final, beating Western United and his breakout season.
33:18: Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant on Sydney's inconsistent form, beating Perth in the semi-final and the importance of team harmony.
44:59: New Melbourne Victory coach Gran Brebner on why said he wasn't ready for the top job and then took it, what needs to change at Victory, the challenge of bringing through young players and opportunities for Aussie coaches.
1:05:11: Bash with some news that Diego Castro might take Perth to a FIFA court
1:07:18: Tony Popovic heading to Greece
1:10:00: Patrick Kisnorbo to take over at Melbourne City, with Erick Mombaerts heading back to Europe.
1:11:15: Who will win the A-League grand final?
Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Melbourne City's Josh Brillante - who is LIVE at a bowling alley! And football journalist David Davutovic to talk all things A-League, including whether Melbourne City can finally win their first title, how the A-League finals are shaping up, playing in winter and the concerns around contracts going in to next season.
Later, David discusses his time as a print journalist, breaking big stories about Ange Postecoglou, going to multiple World Cups, writing controversial articles and how football needs to proceed with mainstream media interest decreasing.
Western Sydney Wanderers striker Simon Cox sits down with Lucy Zelic to discuss his impressions of the A-League so far, his memories of playing at EURO 2012, and why his brush with mental health issues proved to be a positive experience after all.
Lucy Zelic and Craig Foster discuss Steven Lowy's announcement that he will walk away from Australian football, confirming he will not renominate himself for chairman of Football Federation Australia.
Socceroos and Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan speaks to Nick Stoll, Martin Tyler calls in from London and Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and Stuart Randall discuss the most interesting storylines heading into the new season.
01:57 - Martin Tyler joins to give his thoughts.
04:24 - Martin Tyler: Transfer window has been a shock.
07:20 - How Manchester City looked in the community shield.
08:30 - How good is Phil Foden?
10:45 - Is Mourinho unhappy at United? Is he plotting?
24:45 - What Martin is most excited about this season and where the best stadium is to commentate at.
28:49 - Fozz, Lucy and Stu discuss if City can go back to back, and what their best XI is.
36:40 - Will Mourinho’s third season syndrome strike again, this time at Manchester United?
47:00 - Liverpool - is it their season? Are they the best challengers to City?
50:50 - Tottenham - why aren’t they buying anyone?
56:01 - Arsenal, what will change under Emery? Is Ozil fairly criticsied?
1:06:55 - Sarri taking over at Chelsea and Fozz explains why Kepa could be a better fit than Courtois
1:13:16 - Can anyone break into the top six?
1:16:10 - Interview with Brighton and Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
France claims their second title, beating Croatia in the final 4-2. Our on-air team of Jordan Kounelis, Steve Pearce, Clint Bolton and Kate Gill look back at the 2018 World Cup.
While England's 'years of hurt' continue, Croatia writes history by reaching their first ever World Cup final. Steve Pearce and Clint Bolton discuss both semi-finals and look ahead at Sunday, when Croatia will face France. Olga Klepova brings us the emotions straight from Moscow.
England reached the first semi-final in 28 years with a 2-0 win against Sweden as Russia's 'golden run' came to an end, losing to Croatia on penalties. Jordan Kounelis and Kate Gill wrap up the conclusion of the quarterfinals and Olga Klepova collects the emotions from Red Square.
Belgium defeating five-time World Champion Brazil, while France puts an end to Uruguay's dreams - Steve Pearce and Clint Bolton take a close look at two thrilling quarterfinals, while we hear the joy - and sorrow - from football fans in Moscow.
Day 20 at the World Cup Russia 2018, and on the first of the rest day, Christophe Mallet sat down for a special chat with one of the greatest football commentators of our time, Martin Tyler, and asked what if he dares to dream of an English victory?
Day 19 at the World Cup in Russia 2018 and England are through to the last 8 by rocking Colombia in a historical win in the penalty shootout. In the Other match Sweden moves past Switzerland. We detail all this and more with Seb Hassett.
Day 18 at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, and today with Seb Hassett we look at the performance of Brazil against Mexico, the heartbreaking loss for Japan, and ask the question, Is England ready to perform well at this World Cup?
Day 17 from the FIFA World Cup in Russia 2018, and the host nation has a thing or two to celebrate after beating the 2010 World champions out of the competition. In the other match, Croatia passes through Danemark. We discuss with David Basheer in a very noisy street party atmosphere.
Day 16 - On a day the world cup waves goodbye to 2 of the most expensive players in the world, two Journalists from opposite sides discuss France's win over Argentina. Fair Play kudos to Santiago Sourigues from Nexofin (Argentina) to exchange with Christophe Mallet of SBS
Day 15 at the FIFA World Cup in Russia 2018 and Seb Hassett joins us to debrief the last few matches of the group stage with Senegal going out for one Yellow card to many. We also look ahead at the next stage of the World Cup.
Day 14 in the FIFA World Cup from Russia 2018, and that day we say "Auf Wiedersehen" to Germany, and David Basheer tries to make sense of the Socceroos campaign
Day 13 of the FIFA World Cup in Russia 2018 and sadly it is the end of the road for the Socceroos as France and Denmark qualify. We analyse what went wrong. in the other group, we detail Argentina's dramatic qualification with David Zdrilic.
Day 12 of the Fifa World Cup and we analyse the start of the third round with a close shave in Group B - We also look ahead at the Do or Die situation for our socceroos.
Day 11 of the FIFA World Cup podcast from Russia 2018, we chat to an emotional Panamanian fan on his country reaching a milestone, we debrief the day and review the upcoming matches with Lucy Zelic.
Day 10 at the Fifa World Cup, we dissect the day with a last minute victory from Germany, and a large score from Belgium. We also discuss with Craig Foster should Mark Milligan Retire from International duties?
Day 8 of the World Cup, and what a day of football we had, Argentina goes down to Croatia, France beat Peru and the Socceroos are in a bit of a pickle. We debrief all this with Craig Foster, Bjarne Goldbæk and we go on the offside of news with Ricardo Seyton
Day 7 at the world Game Podcast HQ, and we decided to spend it with the Moroccan fans. We also look forward with Lucy at the keep points for Australia as they face Denmark.
Episode 6 of the World Game Podcast on the day the host almost qualifies for the next round, a first for Russia since the fall of the USSR. We decrypt all this plus the day to come with David Zdrilic.
In this episode 4 of the World Game Podcast with Lucy Zelic, we look at the matches of last night including the Mexican win, and a Brazilian draw - We also debrief what's coming up tonight, with England coming into action.
Third episode of the World Game Podcast, and we are taking the train to Kazan, for France Vs Australia, with the fans. Ultimately we debrief the match with David Basheer. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride...
Episode 2 - We preview the Socceroos' moment of truth with Craig Foster, and we speak to the ONLY English fan we saw so far in Moscow.
We wrap Day 1 of the Fifa World Cup Russia 2018 with a full line-up of Lucy Zelic, Martin Tyler and David Zdrilic and have a full preview of Day 2, including the Portugal Vs Spain clash with Craig Foster.
We catch up with Lucy and Craig from Red Square in Moscow as the latest preparations are on the way, one day away from the start of the World Cup, Russia 2018
Craig Foster, David Basheer and Lucy Zelic preview the FIFA World Cup with a specific look at the Socceroos and their Group C opponents. While Nick Stoll chats to Martin Tyler about covering this, his 12th, World Cup, the England national team and the art of commentary. David Zdrilic also joins from Germany, to discuss the reigning champions' chances at defending their title.
Craig Foster, David Basheer and Lucy Zelic preview the FIFA World Cup with a specific look at the Socceroos and their Group C opponents. While Nick Stoll chats to Martin Tyler about covering this, his 12th, World Cup, the England national team and the art of commentary. David Zdrilic also joins from Germany, to discuss the reigning champions' chances at defending their title.
In an emergency podcast, Craig Foster has discussed what went wrong with the VAR system in the A-League Grand Final, what needs to be done going forward, if there should be a replay and the upcoming Socceroos squad.
Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and David Basheer discuss the Socceroos most recent matches against Norway and Colombia, how Bert van Marwijk will impact the side and what plan FFA has in place for the future development of the national team.
Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and David Basheer discuss the Socceroos most recent matches against Norway and Colombia, how Bert van Marwijk will impact the side and what plan FFA has in place for the future development of the national team.
Craig Foster, Mark Rudan and Lucy Zelic discuss the numerous issues surrounding football in Australia, including new national team coach Bert van Marwijk, a stuttering A-League, youth development, coach development and a second tier.
00:30: Bert van Marwijk appointed Socceroos coach 12:30: Do we have a national direction? 22:00: Is the A-League a development league and youth development 43:30: Are young Australian players good enough? 54:00: Governance of the game 59:00: Paying $32,000 for coaching licenses 1:06:00: What needs addressing first? 1:07:55: Why Fozz is extremely worried about the game
New Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk sits down with Lucy Zelic to discuss his plans for the national team at the upcoming World Cup, his time with the Netherlands and being accused by Johan Cruyff of playing anti-football.
Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss the latest chaos after FFA's failure to force through its controversial new congress model and the impending FIFA intervention.
Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss Australia's qualification to the 2018 World Cup after a 3-1 victory over Honduras, the importance of Mile Jedinak and the futures of Tim Cahill and Ange Postecoglou after their post-match comments.
A full breakdown of the 0-0 draw between Honduras and Australia and what, if anything, should be changed for the second leg.
Australia will play Honduras away on Saturday in the intimidating San Pedro Sula in the first leg of a do-or-die World Cup qualifier.
Josip Skoko played in three similar do-or-die playoff matches. In Iran in 1997, in Uruguay in 2001 and once again against Uruguay in 2005. We ask him about what it's like to play in such a high-pressure environment and what lessons the current Socceroos can learn from the past campaigns.
Topics discussed: 4:30 – Iran away in 1997 7:00 – Venables’ approach away from home 9:20 – Players discussing hostile atmospheres before away trips 10:45 – Parallels with Honduras 11:45 – Uruguay at the MCG in 2001 15:00 – Uruguay away in 2001 19:15 – Impact of Hiddink in 2005 21:50 – Differences from 2001 to 2005 23:45 – Most intimidating atmospheres in the world 25:30 – Confidence going into home leg in 2005 27:00 – Coming on against Uruguay in extra-time 29:30 – The penalty shootout 31:00 – Post-match celebrations 32:00 – Differences between campaigns in 1997, 2001 and 2005. 34:00 – Advice to current Socceroos facing Honduras.
Mark Rudan, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss the breaking news that Ange Postecoglou will quit (skip to 37:50) earlier than expected as Australia coach, discuss the performance against Syria and what's next for the Socceroos.
After Australia's 2-0 loss to Japan, Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss the Socceroos' struggle with the Ange Postecoglou's system of play, what individual changes need to be made for Thailand and if the national curriculum can be blamed for not producing enough high quality players.
Santo Sam & Ed have put together a podcast tribute to Les Murray, reflecting on their memories of the legendary broadcaster.
This tribute to Les Murray was originally aired during SBS Radio's 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil final match coverage.
This week, Lucy Zelic, Francis Awaritefe and Michael Huguenin review the last round of the premier league and discuss amongst other things the future of john Terry, Jose Mourinhio's management style, and the future or Arsenal
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This week, Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton review the week of football with settlement in the Premier League, and analyse what was Chelsea's receipe for success this year?
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This week, Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton review the week of football, the epic GF and discuss the mess around the TV rights.
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This week, Erdem Koc, Francis Awaritefe and Clint Bolton review the tail end of the premier League, and debate on wether or not Jose Mourinho goes too hard on his players?
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This week, Erdem Koc, Clint Bolton and Michael Huguenin Preview the Grand Final 2017 coming up and ask the question, are the A-league final tickets too expensive?
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Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc, Francis Awaritefe and Clint Bolton ask in this week's podcast if the FA Cup win would compensate for Arsenal's poor season. Arsene Wenger's team is through to the final after a 2-1 victory against Man City. Subscribe to our full podcast for free here > apple.co/2dnOjy0
This week, Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc analyse together with Francis Awaritefe and Clint Bolton the A-League’s Elimination Finals. They discuss whether Melbourne City took too much risk with their game plan resulting in a 0-2 loss to Perth Glory.
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This week, Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Francis Awaratife are joined by SBS commentator legend David Basheer. They discuss whether Tottenham can close the four-point gap following Chelsea's surprise loss to Manchester United.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Francis Awaritefe, Clint Bolton and David Basheer discuss the highlights and disappointments of the regular season and take a look ahead at the upcoming Elimination Finals.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Francis Awaritefe as well as reviewing the round 31, they discuss if Jose Mourinho should focus on winning the Europa League to reach the Champion's League
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This week Lucy Zelic, Francis Awaritefe and Clint Bolton discuss if the Batistuta can help Adelaide united reach the summit of Australian Football.
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Join SBS' The World Game team for the latest news and analysis of the Premier League. Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc this week are joined by former Socceroo Clint Bolton.
Can the Western Sydney Wanderers go all the way? Former Socceroos goalkeeper Clint Bolton says the Wanderers are the only team that can beat Sydney FC. Listen to the analysis with SBS The World Game team in our A-League podcast.
This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe as well as reviewing the round 30, they discuss if Joe hart could be the answer for Liverpool's goalkeeping problems
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In this podcast extra special Craig Foster and Lucy Zelic discuss the relevance of changing the formation style and should Ange Postecoglou stick to the new system for UAE
This week Lucy Zelic, Francis Awaritefe and Erdem Koc discuss if the finals format is working for the A-League - They also analyse the Socceroos performance with Craig Foster.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Ben Cuzzupe and Francis Awaritefe as well as reviewing the round 29, they discuss if Arsenal's problems could be something other than a management issue...
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In this special extract from our upcoming podcast Lucy Zelic and the team have a look at the upcoming challenges and opportunities for the socceroos as they make their way to Russia.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Ben Cuzzupe and Francis Awaritefe discuss the A-League Round, if Ross Aloisi should lose his job if he's found guilty to have assaulted a rival A-League coach?
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In this special episode Lucy Zelic sat down for a very special chat with Harry Kewell - In a very in-depth interview they chat about everything, from the early years, the golden generation, and what he really things of Ange and the Socceroos.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Francis Awaritefe discuss what could be the smartest move for Romelu Lukaku. Would 140,000 pound per week enough to keep the Belgian at Goodison Park?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Francis Awaritefe discuss the A-League Round, the future of Fahid Ben Khalfallah at Melbourne Victory, and question ..Why aren’t the Sky Blues fans showing up at the stadium?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe discuss and preview the next round of the Premier League, discuss if Sanchez's days at Arsenal are numbered. Also.. Penalties as a tie-break.. really?!?!
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe talk to Les Murray and Craig Foster on the Expansion of the game and their bid for South Sydney
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton review the English Football, discuss how good Ibra is, and was Ranieri's sacking justified?
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In this extra feature Lucy Zelic speaks to our very own Craig Foster, and analyse why as Claudio Ranieri been sacked, and was it a wise move....
This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton discuss the A-League Round , preview Round 21- They Discuss the future of the Wanderers, is a $20k fine enough? They also discuss the rift that seems happening bewteen Melbourne Victory and Fahid Ben Khalfallah.
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As the pressure is heating up for both teams, we have a closer look at what we can expect from MCYvSYD -
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe review the FA cup results, discuss (and argue) the value of Aaron Mooy, and the Anti-doping rules.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe discuss the A-League Round , preview Round 20- They Discuss the future of the League. Is the A-League closer to the MLS than the European traditional system?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Darren Mara and Ben Cuzzupe talk about how the Belgian midfielder impact on Man United. Also, who would be the right manager to replace Wenger at Arsenal? Sampaoli, Simeone, Tuchel or...
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Lucy Zelic, Darren Mara and Ben Cuzzupe analyse the week's action in the A-League.
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Friday night football continues tonight on SBS Viceland, when the Reds hosts Perth Glory. The team previews the match.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton, Erdem Koc and Les Murray discuss how Antonio Conte transformed Chelsea "from an ugly duck into a swan". Also, can last year's champions go down? Should Leicester keep Claudio Ranieri or fire him?
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Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton, Erderm Koc are joined by legend Les Murray to analyse the week's action in A-league and what to make of the Bouzanis/Berisha incident.
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Premier League action continues tomorrow morning when West Ham welcome Manchester City. Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe preview the match, which will be LIVE on SBS TV from 6:15 am.
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Lucy Zelic, Francis Awaritefe and Erderm Koc analyse the Big Blue and discuss Michael Valkanis' tirade against journalists. Also... will Wanderers goalie Vedran Janjetovic bounce back after his error in Brisbane? Finally, that weird miss from Adam Taggart and the Deadbeat Derby...
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Friday night football continues tonight on SBS Viceland, when Newcastle hosts Melbourne City in Coffs Harbour. Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Ben Cuzzupe talk about the match.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Ben Cuzzupe discuss Man United captain's record breaking 250th goal and the January transfer window. Also... can Tottenham steal the title? Are Man City out of the run?
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Les Murray sits down for an in-depth chat with the 1989 NSL Player of the Year Zlatko Nastevski.
Also... does Danny Vukovic deserve a chance with the Socceroos? is it getting personal between John Aloisi and Jamie Maclaren? Is it still the case to call "champions" the Reds? That's what Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Ben Cuzzupe talk about.
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Premier League action resumes tonight when Liverpool welcome Swansea to Anfield. SBS will broadcast the game LIVE from 11pm. in the meantime... listen to Lucy & the gang's preview of the match.
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Friday night football also continues on SBS Viceland when league leaders Sky Blues host the Reds at Allianz. Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Micheal Huguenin talk about the clash.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Michael Huguenin discuss Guardiola's schock loss against Everton and the potential departure of Blues' leading striker.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Michael Huguenin talk about Melbourne City's recent poor form and Greg Louganis... and preview round 15 of the A-League. Also: will the Roar finish in the top four? And the Wanderers in the top 6?
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Premier League action resumes tomorrow when Spurs welcome West Brom to White Hart Lane. SBS TV will brodcast the game LIVE from 11pm on Saturday night. Listen to Lucy & the gang's preview of the match.
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Friday night A-League action continues on SBS Viceland when a red-hot Melbourne Victory host Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park. Lucy and the gang talk about the forces in action.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Ben Cuzzupe discuss the third round of the FA Cup and preview match day 21 of the Premier League, when Manchester United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Ben Cuzzupe talk about who will step into JVS role, the high-flying Victory and how David Carney’s controversial goal helped Sydney FC to a get-out jail win over the Mariners.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton comment on Arsene Wenger statement that Chelsea are the "super-favourites" to win the EPL and the title is "theirs to lose". Plus... is Olivier Giroud's scorpion kick goal a piece of art or...?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Erdem Koc talk about Sky Blues' incredible run, preview the A-League Round 14 and discuss another controversial call, as Wanderers coach Tony Popovic slams match officials.
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Lucy and the gang anticipate the clash between Manchester United and Middlesbrough, live and free on SBS - Sunday January 1st at 9.30am AEST,
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Lucy and the gang discuss EPL's round 19 big match between Liverpool and Manchester City.
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Friday night top A-League action continues with top of the table clash between Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar. Live and free on SBSViceland 7.30pm. Lucy and the gang review the forces in action.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Francis Awaritefe discuss Round 18 of the Premier League – Can Chelsea be stopped after their incredible 12 consecutive wins?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Clint Bolton and Francis Awaritefe discuss the A-League Round 12, preview Round 13 - They discuss Sydney FC breaking their club record of 12 games unbeaten.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe discuss and preview the next round of the Premier League and A-League and answer your questions, Live in our Facebook Live Christmas Special
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Before the clash match between the 2 Melbourne teams, Lucy and the gang review the forces in action.
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Before the clash match between the Jets and the reds, Live and free on SBSViceland 7.30pm .. Lucy and the gang review the forces in action.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe discuss and preview Round 16 of the Premier League - and ask the question. Are Leceister ready for a run of victories?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe discuss the A-League Round 10 , preview Round 11 - They Discuss Berisha's 'Perfect' hat-trick, and question whether or not diving will be an issue for the next Melbourne Derby.
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Before the match Between Arsenal & Stoke , Live and free on SBS Sunday morning 1.30am .. Lucy and the gang review the forces in action.
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Before the clash Between Sydney FC & Melbourne City, Live and free on SBSViceland 7.30pm .. Lucy and the gang review the forces in action.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton discuss and preview Round 15 of the Premier League - Is Is Mourinho playing Manchester United to full potential?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton discuss the A-League Round 9 , preview Round 10 - And could a lack of #9 be the demised of Ernie Merrick at Wellington Phoenix.
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Before the clash Between The Manchester City & Chelsea, Live and free on SBS 11pm .. Lucy and the gang review the forces in action.
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Before the clash Between The Melbourne Victory & Perth Glory, Live and free on SBSViceland 7.30pm .. Lucy and the gang review the forces in action.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe discuss and preview Round 14 of the Premier League - And Is Arsene Wenger dirty enough to win?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Francis Awaritefe discuss the A-League Round 8 , preview Round 9 - And was it really the first victory at home for the Mariners since new year's eve?
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Michael Huguenin from Goal Australia discuss the upcoming Premier League round.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Michael Huguenin from Goal Australia discuss the A-League Round 7, and yet another referee controvery
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As the premier League is about the get back to its normal ways, we preview the Clash between Manchester United and Arsenal - On SBS Saturday evening
This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton discuss the A-league Round 6 and the penalty controversy in Western Sydney Wanderers against Melbourne Victory, the Premier League Round 12 , and the Socceroos trip to Thailand.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Francis Awaritefe and Clint Bolton discuss the Premier League Round 12, and the difficult trip ahead for the Socceroos to Thailand.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Francis Awaritefe and Clint Bolton discuss the A-League and Round 5's controversy - David Carney's handball.
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This week Lucy Zelic, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton discuss the A-League, the Premier League, and the difficult trip ahead for the Socceroos to Thailand.
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Lucy Zelic, David Zdrilic & Michael Huguenin discuss Melbourne Victory's active supporter group North Terrace decision to "cease the co-ordination of organised support indefinitely" at matches.
This week Lucy Zelic welcome David Zdrilic & Michael Huguenin from Goal.com to talk A-League, Premier League, Melbourne fans.
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Les is joined by the current Football Federation Australia Head of Sport Science, Dr. Craig Duncan.
This week Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc welcome Clint Bolton to talk A-League, Premier League, W-League controversy.
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According to Professional Footballers Australia.Brisbane Roar have pressured 14 of their W-League players to take pay cuts of 40 percent.. Clint Bolton and Lucy Zelic discuss the situation.
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The World Game team preview the weekend's biggest Premier League matches Liverpool take on Manchester United.
In this extract of the World Game, the team discuss the role of the FFA on the Flares issue, and some strong views are shared.
This week Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc welcome Michael Huguenin from Goal.com Australia to talk A-League, Premier League and The Socceroos
This week Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc, welcome Clint Bolton to review Round 7 of the Premier League and preview the upcoming season of the A-League.
This week Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc, welcome Clint Bolton to preview Round 7 of the Premier League and discuss the case of Sam Allardyce.
This week Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc, welcome Clint Bolton to preview Round 6 of the Premier League and try to make sense of the latest Manchester United poor run..
As Leicester City meets Manchester United, we have a closer look at The Current Champion meeting the Constant Champion...
This week our panel of experts, The World Game host Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc, welcome David Basheer to preview Round 5 of the Premier League and answer some prickly questions.
Round 5 has the potential for some Cinderella stories .. or is it Rocky? Let's find out.
This week our panel of experts, The World Game host Lucy Zelic and Erdem Koc, welcome the legend Les Murray to preview the most anticipated derby of the season, and review the Socceroos performance in the world Cup qualifiers.
One key moment of any Premier League season, The Manchester derby is back, so let's take a walk down memory lane.
Les is joined by former Socceroos coach Raul Blanco, the Argentinian-Australian who coached Australia in 1996 and then again from 1998-1999 and the under-23 side at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
For the first time in 12 years the world's premier club competition, the Premier League returns to free-to-television on SBS.
And our panel of experts, Erdem Koc and The World Game host, Lucy Zelic welcome Michael Huguenin from Goal.com to wrap up Round three of the Premier League, including Jamie Vardy scoring at last and Arsenal's impressive performance.
As the doors of the transfer market began to close, we took a look at the movers and shakers in the Premier League.
For the first time in 12 years the world's premier club competition, the Premier League returns to free-to-television on SBS.
And our panel of experts, Craig Foster and Erdem Koc join The World Game host, Lucy Zelic to wrap up Round two of the Premier League, including a surprising defeat from Liverpool FC, and the impressive start of Hull City.
Can Zlatan be the bargain of the century for Manchester United? Let's see... Introducing, Zlatan.. The man.
For the first time in 12 years the world's premier club competition, the Premier League returns to free-to-television on SBS.
And our panel of experts, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton join The World Game host, Lucy Zelic to wrap up Round one of the Premier League, including first up wins in charge of the Manchester clubs for Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho.
Before the Premier League season starts, let's have a closer at the movers and shakers in the transfer market,
No doubt Leicester City was a surprise winner last year.. but can they do it again this year?
Remember SBS will broadcast 38 LIVE matches across the season, that's a grand total of 114 Premier League matches over the three year-deal.
With the Premier League about to start, we have a closer look at the managers for this upcoming season.
Remember SBS will broadcast 38 LIVE matches across the season, that's a grand total of 114 Premier League matches over the three year-deal.
For the first time in 12 years the world's premier club competition, the Premier League returns to free-to-television on SBS.
And our panel of experts, Erdem Koc and Clint Bolton join The World Game host, Lucy Zelic to preview the 2016-2017 Premier League season and dissect who will take out the title in what could well be the greatest campaign of them all.
SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid talks about how excited the public broadcaster is to bring the Premier League back to free-to-air television after more than a decade.
With 38 LIVE matches across the season, that's a grand total of 114 Premier League matches over the three year-deal.
It's instalment three of our feature series on The World Game in which Les Murray chats with some of the most fascinating and iconic figures in football,
This time Les is joined by the youngest Australian footballer to sign a professional contract in any of the top five leagues in Europe, PANOS ARMENAKAS.
The 17 year-old is on the books at Serie A side Udinese and last October played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with the Joeys.
The interview covers a range of topics including Armenakas's football career path, recovering from a long-term injury, playing for Greece's U-17's, his experience with Australia's U-17's, his prospects at Udinese and more.
It was quite the European Championship in 2016 – we witnessed Iceland make history, Portugal won their first major trophy despite finishing third in their group, England suffered some serious embarrassment but the real icing on the cake has been some of the tremendous memories. Let’s reminisce on what took place over the past month in France.
In the final instalment of our EURO 2016 podcast, Lucy Zelic is joined by Sebsatian Hassett and one of the happiest Portugal tragics in Sydney, Vitor Sobral to wrap up the final and the tournament at large.
So what did our experts think of the decider? Cristiano Ronaldo's impact, both on and off the field? How Paul Pogba fared?
Seb and Vitor rank their top 3 players and moments of the tournament and their best XI's.
It's also adieu to the French Word of the Day.
A first ever meeting at a European Championship between these past winners but interestingly it's France that hold the head-to-head advantage. Yet when it matters most history is on the side of Germany. So who will progress to the final?
The expanded 2016 European Championship saw a number of shock results highlighted by Iceland's fairytale win and Wales progressing to the semi-finals but they aren't the only major shocks in the tournaments storied history. In 1992 and 2004 two rank outsiders went all the way. Will the feat be repeated 12 years later by The Dragons?
In the fifth instalment of our EURO 2016 podcast, Lucy Zelic is joined by Mr Football, Les Murray, and Portugal tragic Vitor Sobral to wrap up the quarter-final action and preview the two semi-finals.
Both experts predict who will face off the Stade de France decider after examining the Portugal v Wales and Germany v France clashes while Les names his discovery of the tournament.
There is a look back at some of the EURO 2016 upsets and some from years gone by while the French lessons continue for our panel.
And we'll be back for a final EURO 2016 pod instalment hours after Monday's big game to wrap it all up and look back at the month-long tournois.
What has happened in the first three weeks at EURO 2016? For those that have chosen sleep over LIVE matches, here's is a quick round-up of all the on-field action ahead of the business end of the tournament.
What could the BREXIT potentially mean for the world of football? In particular the English Premier League? And which players could have their club futures cast into doubt?
The hosts France face the amateurs from Iceland in a true David v Goliath battle for a EURO 2016 semi-final spot. So how did they get to the quarter-finals?
It's Poland v Portugal for a place in the EURO 2016 semi-finals. So how did they get to the quarter-finals?
In the fourth instalment of our EURO 2016 podcast, our host and special guests wade through what was a fascinating Round of 16 that included one of the greatest upsets of all time while some usual suspects showed their class.
The trio examined each of the eight knockout stage matches to date as some favourites fell by the way side while the likes of Belgium, Germany and Italy flexed their considerable muscle.
Yet the story of the round was England's demise at the hands of Iceland.
The linguistic talents of our experts are tested with our French Word of the Day and they finally seem to be getting the hang of it.
Join us weekly during the tournament for all the latest on the continental showpiece and exclusive insights from some special guests.
As EURO 2016 continues we caught up with Mr Football himself, Les Murray, on Wednesday, who answered some of your questions about the European Championship - of the past and present - plus lots more.
Who has impressed Les in France? Who has been his surprise packet? Does he like the 24-team expansion of the Euros? France 98 compared to EURO 2016?
We also take a trip down memory lane as Les recounted his most memorable moments, games, goals and more from tournaments of the past - including a great tale about SBS's cycling guru Michael Tomalaris.
With the group stage down and dusted at EURO 2016 it's a perfect time to reflect on what has happened on the field during the 36 games across France so far.
There has been late drama, fantastic goals, upsets, historic wins and an Icelandic commentator that got a little excited.... or should that be bonkers?
And with the knockout stage commencing it's going to be one heck of a show to come.
In the third instalment of our EURO 2016 podcast, our host and special guests - including Mr Football himself - plough through the action as the Round of 16 takes shape ahead of the final day's group games in France.
In a homecoming of sorts for some SBS football personalities, host Lucy Zelic is joined by none other than Les Murray - who has seen a few of these tournaments in his time - and Vitor Sobral - who is the only person to leave Europe and head Down Under since the tournament kicked off in France.
The trio cover a range of hot EURO 2016 topics including expectations on the host nation, the surprise packets so far and their favourite goals.
Les names his team to beat, shares his unashamed affection for Hungary and offers his thoughts on the quality of the football on show.
The linguistic talents of our experts are tested with our French Word of the Day and in Show Me the Money, we examine just how much some of the teams contesting the tournament are valued at.
Join us weekly during the tournament for all the latest on the continental showpiece and exclusive insights from some special guests.
Valuations of every national team squad at EURO 2016 have been put together based on various factors. So which team is worth the most and which players is valued at £180 million? Which player makes up 40 per cent of his squad's worth and which nation is the least valuable in France?
What has happened in the 18 games to date at EURO 2016? For those that have chosen sleep over LIVE matches, here's is a quick round-up of all the on-field action.
TWG's Lucy Zelic is joined by veteran podcast panelist David ‘DZ9’ Zdrilic and A-League title winning champion, goalkeeper extraordinaire, Clint ‘Bootsa’ Bolton to wrap up the good, the bad and the ugly from the opening few days of EURO 2016.
The trio delve into the best of the on-field action, the shocking scenes involving 'fans' that have marred some of the games to date, the David de Gea scandal, what on earth is Joachim Low doing on the sidelines and answer the much asked question: Do football tournaments need an opening ceremony?
There's also enough time for a little French lesson and an examination of just how many players could have played for one of their other 23 teams contesting the tournament.
Join us weekly during the tournament for all the latest on the continental showpiece and exclusive insights from some special guests.
EURO 2016 will pit the best players from each of the 24 nations involved against one another over the month-long tournament but it could have been so different for many of them as about a third have a heritage outside of the country they are representing.
So which nations are best represented by these players, which nation is the only one to not have any players eligible for any other country and which brothers created history but competing against one another?
It's instalment two of our feature series on The World Game in which Les Murray chats with some of the most fascinating and iconic figures in football,
This time Les is joined by HAN BERGER, the former Football Federation Australia Technical Director, Sydney FC Board Member and lifelong coach - with almost 40 years experience.
The interview covers a range of topics including Berger's role at Sydney FC, his achievement of being the youngest ever coach in professional football in The Netherlands, how he became involved with FFA, his impressions of Australian football's technical level and the National Curriculum, what the Dutch football philosophy is and lots more.
The expanded 24-team EURO 2016 tournament will be played across 10 French cities with 51 games in total. So what do you need to know about the host nation?
A quick overview of Group A at the 2016 European Championship and the four teams involved.
A quick overview of Group B at the 2016 European Championship and the four teams involved.
A quick overview of Group C at the 2016 European Championship and the four teams involved.
A quick overview of Group D at the 2016 European Championship and the four teams involved.
A quick overview of Group E at the 2016 European Championship and the four teams involved.
A quick overview of Group F at the 2016 European Championship and the four teams involved.
TWG's Lucy Zelic is joined by SBS Radio's Erdem Koc and Fairfax journalist Sebastian Hassett to preview EURO 2016, the 24 teams, six groups and discuss some of the off-field goings on in France ahead of the tournament kick-off.
We learn a bit about the host nation, just days out from the kick-off, and our talent are tested on their language skills.
Join us weekly during the tournament for all the latest on the continental showpiece and some insights from some special guests.
In a new feature series on The World Game, Les Murray chats with some of the most fascinating and iconic figures in football.
To kick things off Les is joined by the first Indigenous footballer to be selected for Australia, football promoter, aboriginal activist, government adviser, artist and author JOHN MORIARTY.
The interview covers a range of topics including the Stolen Generations, Moriarty's career in football, the New Australians, Qantas artwork and Charles Perkins.
We review the A-League Grand Final, the end of season ins and outs, Leicester City's amazing EPL title success, the UEFA competition semi-finals and much more with Lucy, Zdrila and Stu.
We review both semi-finals and discuss where the games were won. Preview the Grand Final and Zdrila labels Pat an idiot despite his incredible prediction.
Lucy, Nick and Zdrila discuss Bruno Fornaroli's brilliance, Brisbane's poor record away from home, preview the ACL, question Real Madrid's UCL draw and Zdrila explains the only time he ever dived after Jamie Vardy was sent-off.
Who will win the A-League? Why is Arnie happy missing the finals? Can Leicester be stopped? And what will Lucy, Zdrila, Nick and Pat do when there is no opening music?
Lucy, Zdrila, Basil and Pat discuss Zdrila's humbling defeat, whether Leicester will go all the way, round 24 of the A-League and the European draws.
Lucy, Zdrila, Pat and Phil discuss Maria Sharapova's drug scandal, Football Federation Australia's four-year strategic plan. Plus Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the latest from England as the Premier League title race heats up, and all the action from round 23 of the A-League.
Lucy, Zdrila and Basil discuss the Matildas' road to Rio, the weekend's A-League action, and the Premier League title race, plus Pat's grudge match with Zdrila worthy of the UFC.
Lucy, Zdrila and Basil discuss the weekend's A-League action, FIFA's new president, Cristiano Ronaldo and the title race in the English Premier League.
Lucy, Zdrila and Matt discuss the weekend's A-League action, whether Tim Cahill should concentrate on just playing football, and a novel way to stop FIFA corruption.
What can be done about flares? Is Adelaide a contender for the title? Will Leicester win the EPL? Was Messi's penalty disrespectful? Lucy, Nick and Zdrila discuss all that and more.
Flares in the A-League, Money in China and Pep in the Premiership. Lucy, Zdrila and Nick debate all the big issues in football.
Should John Terry, or any defender, be signed as a marquee? Should Khalfallah have been sent off? Is Carney to Sydney FC a good deal? What's gone wrong at Wellington and is Goodfellas a bit overrated?
Inglorious Jets collapse against Perth, should Aurelio Vidmar stay on as Olyroos coach? Is Luis Garcia good for the A-League and a very robust debate on Tommy Oar leaving Ipswich.
Lucy, Zdrila, Basil and Nick dissect the Sydney Derby, Luis Garcia coming to the A-League, the Olyroos and more. Plus a review of round 15 of the A-League.
Lucy and Matt catch up with Zdrila after taking on the Liverpool Legends plus the guys talk referees, European football and review 14 of the A-League.
Lucy, Zdrila and Matt bring in the new year and discuss the FIFA Ballon d'Or, O'Donovan's headbutt, Pep Guardiola, round 13 of the A-League and MORE.
A massive end of year pod where we discuss all the issues from 2015.
Will Ronaldinho come to the A-League? How far away is membership-owned A-League clubs? How long will LvG last at Manchester United? How does Jose Mourinho manage to be so popular? When is Leicester City favorites for the Premier League title? Can anything be done to save FIFA? And is Barcelona's dominance boring or phenomenal?
Who would win in a fight between Klopp and Pulis? What can be done to convert young players into A-League fans? When is it time for Benitez to go at Real Madrid? Where does Matt Ryan’s club future lie? How will Sydney and Victory go in the ACL? All that and more discussed on the pod.
Lucy, Zdrila and Basil discuss a big week in football featuring dodgy elections, fan boycotts, FIFA scandals and round 9 of the A-League.
Lucy, Zdrila and Matt dissect a tumultuous week in the A-League, fan walk-outs, Jamie Vardy and round 8 of the A-League.
Lucy, Zdrila and Matt discuss the Wanderers, the heatwave, Jurgen Klopp and round 7 of the A-League.
Zdrila is in the hot seat and is joined by Nick and Basil to talk FFA Cup final, Chelsea's continuing disaster, the Socceroos traveling to Bangladesh, Madrid falling behind Barca ahead of El Clasico and much more.
Lucy, Nick and Matt debate Mourinho, Chelsea, Klopp, Matt Simon, Piovaccari, FIFA, Amor at Adelaide and how to watch the EPL next season.
Should Smeltz have held back? Should A-League tickets be cheaper? Are professional fouls as bad as diving? Is Villa better than Raul and who is the worst to sit next to on a plane? All this and more aggressively debated in the pod cave by Lucy, Zdrila and Nick.
The pod dissects the return of the A-League, Armored vehicles for the Socceroos, promo girls in Adelaide and Jurgen Klopp's impact at Liverpool.
Lucy Zelic, David Zdrilic and Nick Stoll line up in a 1-1-1 formation to preview the A-League season. They discuss how all 10 teams will go, should the players strike, what can the RBB do and the time when Zdrila's coach addressed him with butter on his face.
This week, Melbourne Victory is crowned champion for the third time, Nathan Tinkler is stripped of his Newcastle Jets licence and with the season done and dusted we take a look at what’s in store for each and every club’s future.
Joining host Lucy Zelic are David Alen Zdrilic and David Basheer.
Zdrila's Zingers, A-League Court is back plus a club-by-club analysis and You’ve just been SBS’d.
This week, it’s what we’ve all been waiting, for every club, coach, player and fan it’s what they’ve been working towards all season but only two could make it – it’s the Hyundai A-League Grand Final between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC!
Joining host Lucy Zelic are David Zdrilic and one of the football communities well-respected brains trust, Aytek Genc!
Zdrila's Zingers returns and don't miss A-League Court, the pod's very own A-League Awards and a preview of the Big Blue championship battle.
It's semi-final time in the A-League and we have every angle covered ahead of all the weekend action as Melbourne Victory hosts Melbourne City in a derby showdown on Friday, before Sydney FC welcomes Adelaide United to Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Joining host Lucy Zelic is a man whose zingers have become the stuff of legend, David Zdrilic, and special guest Aytec Genc.
We take a look at the curious case of Tomi Juric, hear from a bunch of celebrities on who they think will be contesting the A-League Grand Final and much, much more, as the season reaches its climax.
This week, after 27 rounds of the regulation season, the final’s series is just one sleep away, another casualty is added to Newcastle’s list of fallen players and Lucy ends up in some hot water over a startling allegation made against that very club. Join her and Davids Zdrilic and Basheer for this week's fun-packed pod.
This week, Roar and the Wanderers’ ACL hopes are left dangling by a thread and with the final round of the regulation A-League season just one sleep away; we assess the good, the bad, the ugly and the downright outrageous of the 2014-2015 campaign as voted by our panelists.
Lucy is joined by Zdrila and Bash in an all-A-League based pod team in which they review the top 10 controversial events in the season.
Zdrila's Zingers is as good as ever and don't miss a cheeky fact or fiction segment with some of the most bizarre A-League facts.
This week, the race for the Premier's Plate reaches its zenith, with a bunch of clubs out to take advantage of any Melbourne Victory mistakes, Perth Glory continues to appeal its finals ban and other clubs start to think about how their squads will look next season.
In a TWG podcast first, legendary SBS voice Michael Tomalaris is a special guest off the bench in the absence of Scott McIntyre and joins Lucy and Zdrila.
Special guest is Newcastle Jets defender Taylor Regan, who takes on the Minute Madness Challenge.
This week, Perth Glory’s future teeters in the balance as it submits its reply to FFA’s second show cause notice, the Wanderers and Roar in ACL action and with just three rounds to go until the finals series, which of the top five teams will be crowned the Premiers' Plate winner of the 2014-2015 season?
Joining Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 25 in the A-League are David Zdrilic and Scott McIntyre.
Special guest is Melbourne Victory's Kiwi flyer Kosta Barbarouses who is put to the ultimate test in the Minute Madness Challenge.
It's Easter but there will be no time for chocolate eggs for the stars of the A-League, with finals spots and bragging rights up for grabs across the long weekend. Warm up for the feast of football with your weekly podcast hit.
Joining Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 24 in the A-League are David Zdrilic and Scott McIntyre.
We talk to Western Sydney Wanderers star Romeo Castelen, who sticks around to tackle the Minute Madness Challenge.
Lucy, Scotty and Zdrila are back in the hot seat with segments you've come to love like 'Zdrila's Zingers, robust A-League debate and this week we grill Melbourne Victory midfielder Leigh Broxham in the 'Minute Madness challenge'.
This week, the race towards the finals series is getting tighter with a possible four teams able to shoot to the top of the table, Connor Chapman cops his punishment manhandling a referee and the Mariners bid farewell to one of their own.
Joining Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 22 in the A-League are David Zdrilic and Scott McIntyre.
Special guest is Sydney FC defender Nikola Petkovic who survives the Minute Madness Challenge and then pops a question of his own.
A packed round of A-League action sees Adelaide looking for revenge at home to the Mariners, who upset the Reds just a couple of weeks ago in Gosford; Wellington adds its name to the clubs looking to pinch top spot from Perth Glory, which has gone seven games without a win but somehow managed to stay top of the pile; and the Wanderers look to make it two wins in a week at Parramatta.
Joining Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 21 in the A-League are David Zdrilic and Scott McIntyre.
Special guest is Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Ante Covic.
Socceroos coach reveals his plans for the Socceroos as the FIFA World Cup qualifiers loom large, along with big friendlies against Germany and others. He also gives his own assessment of how he's going in the role of Australia head coach.
This week, Perth Glory’s league leader status is under threat as the top four gets set to battle it out for the coveted spot, the AFC Champions League schedule wreaks havoc on Roar and the Wanderers and the Sydney derby fall-out – why dozens of fans received multi-year bans for crossing the line and what it’s doing to the game.
Joining Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 20 of the season are David Zdrilic and David Basheer.
Newcastle Jets' Sam Gallagher is the pod's special guest and tests himself in the SBS A-League Minute Madness Challenge.
Don't miss the ever popular Zdrila's Zingers and Derby Doomsday.
This week, the Wanderers and Roar launch into their AFC Champions League campaigns, it’s derbies galore as the Sydney rivals go head-to-head at Parramatta and the Jets host the Mariners in the Hunter – but just which is the more desperate of the two?
Joining Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 19 of the season are David Zdrilic and Scott McIntyre - who was no fan of Tony Popovic's selections for the first up ACL win in Japan.
Melbourne City defender Connor Chapman is the pod's special guest and tests himself in the SBS A-League Minute Madness Challenge.
Don't miss What's Chappening with Connor, Zdrila's Zingers, Back Chat with Scotty Mac, Deal or No Deal and the team's preview all five games coming up over the weekend.
This week, rugby league’s Todd Carney makes a comeback to the A-League in the form of Glory striker Andy Keogh after getting arrested for public urination, the Mariners' hopes of qualifying for a fifth ACL campaign are crushed and just what did Besart Berisha do that day in the tunnel?
Joining Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 18 of the season are David Zdrilic and Scott McIntyre.
Brisbane Roar's Luke Brattan is the pod's special guest and tests himself in the SBS A-League Minute Madness Challenge.
This week, it’s our Valentine’s Day special as the Big Blue set to light up Allianz Stadium on the most romantic day of the year, a desperate Newcastle Jets hosts an equally desperate Western Sydney Wanderers and the mighty Reds welcome league leader Perth Glory to Adelaide.
Joining Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 17 of the season is her favourite Pod couple - it’s a very guten tag, konichiwa, dobar dan and good day to SBS’s very own, David Zdrilic and the shining light of our Asian Cup tournament specials, Scott McIntyre.
And Central Coast Mariners captain John Hutchinson is the pod's special guest.
Ahead of the Round 17 clash in Gosford between Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar, championship winner Patrick Zwaanswijk joined David Basheer to preview the match, talk over the club's up and coming stars, Mitchell Duke's J.League deal and just where the club is at the moment.
Now that the Socceroos have been crowned the champions of Asia, SBS gets back to business with Friday night A-League action, can the Jets recover from the carnage and how much longer will the Wanderers be wondering when their first win will arrive?
Joining Lucy Zelic ahead of Round 16 is a man that can always be found at the nearest beach kicking a ball or chatting up a chick or two, Beach Socceroos star David Zdrilic and a man recovering from a serious knee injury when he’s not proposing to a tennis bombshell on social media - Sydney FC striker, Corey Gameiro!
The Socceroos are one game away from potentially being crowned Asian Cup champion after booking a spot in the final against Korea Republic, Newcastle Jets enter crisis mode and just how much momentum has the movement to vote Australia out of the AFC really gained? Tune in to find out.
Joining host Lucy Zelic is SBS talking head and rumoured occasional hard worker, David Zdrilic and resident Asia region aficionado Scott ‘this one time in Palestine’ McIntyre.
It's sudden death time in the 2015 Asian Cup, with the Socceroos up against China in the quarter-finals. We preview that match, plus all the others, as well as take a look at all the latest player movements in the A-League, which returns with the first half of a split Round 15 this week.
This week the Socceroos prepare for their next challenge against Korea Republic, China secures its place in the quarter-finals and Bahrain, UAE, Qatar and Iran all get set to do battle. Host Lucy Zelic has all the news, and is joined by our Asian football guru Scott McIntyre and her fellow Extra-Time host David Zdrilic.
Watch our Extra-Time Asian Cup Special on Sunday 18 January on SBS 2 at 10pm AEDT.
This week the Jets say au revoir, aufwiedersehen, ciao and adios to their chief executive and chairman, the A-League clubs take advantage of the break and the chance to recruit, and the Asian Cup gets set to takeover Australia as the Socceroos get set.
This week, second hosts first when Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory get set to do battle in Friday night's LIVE game on SBS ONE, Western Sydney Wanderers aims to end 2014 on a good note against Central Coast Mariners and we decide what each club should set as their new year’s resolution for 2015.
With the Asian Cup looming and no shortage of news across the A-League, the team gets stuck in with the Portugeezer, Zdrila is put to the test in the SBS A-League Minute Madness Challenge and there is much more as the team looks ahead to what's in store in the coming days.
This week, the Sky Blues host the FFA Cup champions at Allianz, Postecoglou names seven A-League players in his 23-man squad for the 2015 Asian Cup and the Wanderers make their comeback to the domestic scene.
Don't miss our honorary segment Everything A-League with Evann, the best and worst characters of the A-League so far and more.
This week, Adelaide United is crowned the inaugural FFA Cup champion, the Melbourne derby gets set to light up AAMI Park and league leader Perth Glory hopes to put its salary-cap breach trouble behind it.
Don't miss Vitor's Portugeezer and regular podcast segments Pressure Cooker and Inspired by and the SBS A-League Minute Madness Challenge is taken on by Newcastle Jets defender Scott Neville.
This week, the rampaging Reds welcome the reigning champion to Coopers stadium, league leader Perth takes on a less-than-glorious Jets outfit and it’s take two for the 'big blue'.
This week, it’s a David and Goliath battle re-make as the Reds welcome to Wanderers to Coopers, Mariners fans say hell no, we won't go, as they plan to stage a first-half protest over the move to North Sydney Oval and John van’t Schip hopes to turn his fortunes around against Brisbane Roar.
Host Lucy Zelic is joined by he SBS A-League counterpart David Zdrilic and a 'media gun for hire', jack-of-all trades having worked in print, radio and television and with a distinct voice to rival rugby leagues, Ray Warren, it's The World Game contributor Greg Prichard.
Special guest is Central Coast Mariners defender Zac Anderson, who suits up for the SBS A-League Minute Madness Challenge.
This week, it’s destination derby as the Sky Blues and Wanderers clash and the Mariners make the trip north to battle the Jets. Plus Victory and the Reds go head-to-head.
Host Lucy Zelic is joined by Sydney Morning Herald and Age journalist Sebastian Hassett and alongside him Vitor Sobral.
Lucy Zelic is joined by David Zdrilic and Seb Hassett to dig through all the latest from the Hyundai A-League.
Matt Smith is on the phone to chat about Brisbane Roar and all the ups and downs there ahead of the Victory clash on Friday (which is LIVE on SBS ONE, of course), Kenny Lowe says he has a Perth Glory side he has no control over to launch against Wellington Phoenix, and we discuss whether or not Zdrila should be nominated for The Bachelor. Of course her should!!
It's big and it's blue, and Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory will be keenly contest as Round 6 of the A-League is cracked open.
Carl Valeri is with us to preview that one, and we jump into the raging club v country debate, among many other things, and we talk about the newest addition to the Asian football family, Nutmeg The Wombat.
Hosted by Lucy Zelic, with David Zdrilic and Seb Hassett.
This week the champion of Asia makes its return to the domestic competition, Brisbane chases a first win of the season, the Jets make their long-awaited return to Hunter Stadium and the league’s front-runners get set to do battle at Coopers.
Host Lucy Zelic is joined by none other than Sydney Morning Herald and Age journalist Sebastian Hassett and alongside him the quirky and delightfully unusual Scotty McIntyre.
Special guest is Sydney FC goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic
In our Halloween edition, Melbourne City says adios to departing David Villa as it hosts in-form Adelaide United, the Sky Blues look to continue their unbeaten run against Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix makes the trip to Melbourne to face off against a hurting Victory.
Joining host Lucy Zelic in the studio ahead of Round 4 of the Hyundai A-League is Fairfax journalist Sebastian Hassett, and alongside him the man with the all-year round tan – our resident host, presenter and punter, David Zdrilic.
This week, the reigning champion looks to gain some of its lost Roar when it faces the undefeated Sky Blues at Suncorp, the sold-out Melbourne derby promises to light up Etihad Stadium and Kenny Lowe hopes to keep Perth Glory’s confidence levels high when it faces Adelaide United.
Join host Lucy Zelic, Fairfax scribe Sebastian Hassett and Aytek Genc - and special guest Brice Djite - for that and more on Round 3 of the A-League.
This week, Adelaide Oval gets set to play host to one of the A-League’s greatest rivalries, the Sydney derby sees the Sky Blues boss Graham Arnold inadvertently call the Wanderers fat - saying they're a much healthier breed in the inner city on the back of McDonald's announcing the all-new 'Wanderers meal'.
Join host Lucy Zelic, Fairfax scribe, Sebastian Hassett and David Zdrilic for that and more on Round 2 of the A-League.
This week, the A-League is back and we are ready to kick things off with a bang! We’ve got the ins and outs, predictions for the features and the flops and everything you need to know before round one kicks off this Friday, LIVE on SBS ONE and in HD and online.
Joining host Lucy Zelic in the studio for the special one-off preview edition of Round 1 of the Hyundai A-League season is the man with the moves, the genius behind the who, what, when, where and why - Fairfax journalist Sebastian Hassett and, reaquaint yourself with the voice because you'll be hearing from him a lot this season – the mastermind and maestro, we promise you'll never get McIntyred of SBS's very own Scott McIntyre.
Don't miss Headlines with Hassett, a Shannon Cole cover song, comments from Besart Berisha, a wager on Vitor Saba, a chat with Ernie Merrick and lots more.
Listen in as Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou reflects on Australia's 2-0 defeat to Belgium in Liege in their friendly match.
Shannon Cole talks to Big Sports Breakfast about Western Sydney Wanderers' somewhat interesting build-up to their AFC Champions League clash with Guangzhou Evergrande. Dirty tricks isn't even the half of it. Read more here: theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/08/28/wanderers-stars-shed-light-bizarre-guangzhou-fan-antics
Nathan Tinkler confirms he is selling Newcastle Jets Football Club to foreign investors (via Sky Sport Radio / Sky Racing).
Some of the great calls in the many languages we've featured on SBS Radio's live coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
When Tim Cahill scored a blinding volley for Australia against Netherlands in the second Group B match for the Socceroos, the world went into meltdown. It was a fine strike, and here is how Robbie Savage called it for the BBC.
The last TWG UEFA Podcast of the season celebrates a magnificent final in Lisbon, Real Madrid’s "La Decima" heroics with special focus on CR7’s muscle flexing.
Bash is joined by David "DZ9" Zdrilic, Portuguese purist Vitor Sobral and Roberto Arocha, for some Spanish flavour, although he's Mexican, but whatever.
The boys speak with Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, who was in wacky form at a Champions League after party.
And how about that horse placenta?
It's all here as we wrap up a magnificent European season in style.
Lucy Zelic hosts our A-League Grand final special and is joined by Fairfax scribe Sebastian Hassett and Costa Kilias is back too to dissect all the action from Suncorp Stadium.
We also look at all the latest news, including Newcastle Jets appointing its new coach Phil Stubbins, and the panel assesses his credentials for the job. A bit of player movement too, with Richard Garcia leaving Sydney FC for the US and Adama Traore heading out of Melbourne Victory, and we wrap up what's been a cracking A-League season.
Thanks for listening, and nominating us for a Football Fans Down Under award in two categories. We'll be back next season bigger and better, and we can't wait.
Diego Simeone thanks the mothers of his Atletico Madrid players for breeding them with such big "heuvos", big enough to get them past Chelsea. Listen in to get a translation.
Diego Costa dealt with divots, Jose Mourinho broke some unwanted records and after all that we've got an all-Madrid UEFA Champions League final, thanks to Real Madrid's merciless demolition of Bayern Munich.
David Basheer is back to host our motley crew of experts, including Vitor Sobral, Roberto Arrocha and Tom "Statto" Findlay. Listen in.
This week Strebre Delovski is off Kevin Muscat's Christmas list and on to his shin list after a penalty that wasn't in Melbourne Victory's clash with Brisbane Roar. Meanwhile, Central Coast Mariners' upstream swim to the finals results in piping hot fish and chips for Western Sydney Wanderers.
Of course we look ahead to the A-League Grand Final, which is finally here, and we look back at last night's A-league and W-League awards, too.
The first legs of the UEFA Champions League are over, and the boys mop up all the action, including Jose's tactics, Pep's failure to win with a stack of possession, Gary Lineker making a pig's "ear" of a tweet, and Cristiano Ronaldo missing arguably his best opportunity to break that goal-scoring record.
David Basheer is joined this Matchday by Vitor Sobral, Roberto Arrocha and, off the bench, TWG Deputy Editor Tom Findlay.
Plenty of horseplay and antics abound, so listen in to our semi-serious semi-finals wrap.
Host Lucy Zelic is joined by Fairfax football writer Sebastian Hassett and TWG football journo Vitor Sobral
We start today with a tribute to Dylan Tombides. We've lost a special young man, and take some time to remember a wonderful Australian and a wonderful footballer.
Then it's on to the analysis of the A-League Elimination Finals before we look ahead to this week's semi-final action, as Western Sydney Wanderers takes on Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar hosts Melbourne Victory.
And it's a busy week for three of those sides, as Mariners, Victory and Wanderers enter the fray in the AFC Champions League as well, and we look ahead to those matches, too.
Local council jack hammering is more tolerable than watching Sydney FC slink into the finals, the Wanderers spoil Harry Kewell's farewell and Phoenix has its feathers plucked for the last time this season.
To wrap up the final round of the A-League regular season and preview the opening week of the finals, host Lucy Zelic is joined by Fairfax scribe Sebastian Hassett and a man whose verbal grit is more terrifying than a dental cavity, Costas Killias.
The pod team admires Diego Simeone's bling, Jose Mourinho's run and CR7's influence in the track suit.
DZ 9 may be absent but his contact with legendary crooner Julio Iglesias is not, both have been known to sing in the shower "To all the girls I've loved before".
So joining host David Basheer to wrap up the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second legs are Vitor Sobral and Roberto Arocha.
Tarek Elrich used Aziz Behich to audition for the UFC, a sniper in the stands at Allianz is still on the loose after shooting at ADP and Perth Glory proved to be a little more interesting than paint drying against the Mariners. But only a little.
Host Lucy Zelic was joined in the studio to review Round 26 of the A-League and preview the final regular season round by Aytek Genc and Vitor Sobral.
Down to the final eight and there's so much to investigate with pod host David Basheer joined by David Zdrilic, Vitor Sobral and Stuart Randall.
A flamboyant Jurgen Klopp, injuries to CR7 and Ibra, a case of 'I told you so' at Old Trafford, an all Spanish affair and more Felix Magath.
Host Lucy Zelic is joined by Sydney Morning Herald and Age football journo, Sebastian Hassett and from the Melbourne studio, the Honey Badger of all things verbal, Costas Killias.
Perth Glory fans were in for a real but very rare treat when their team did the unthinkable and won, Besart Berisha is announced as the new spokesperson for Big Red gum and the Big Blue is nothing but a Big Flop.
Vitor Sobral steps in for Lucy Zelic with regular panelists Seb Hassett from Fairfax and Melbourne all-rounder Costas Kilias
Brisbane Roar takes the title with a Victory over Victory, and Queenslander Vitor is happy about that and Luke Brattan is the toast of the panel.
Western Sydney Wanderers heaps more misery on Perth Glory, Adelaide United leaves Sydney FC feeling blue and much like Maverick in Top Gun, Newcastle Jets fire their way into the top six, but hopefully don't take up scientology.
Confused? You should be, but it will all make sense when you listen to the show.
The miracle of Pireaus made way for the saviour of Old Trafford as RVP saved David Moyes and Manchester United took revenge on Greek giant Olympiacos.
At a highly emotional time in European football, pod host David Basheer is joined by three spruikers of the beautiful game - David Basheer, Vitor Sobral and Roberto Arocha.
The boys also discuss Hulk's hammer and a Galatsaray fan's unique Didier Drogba replica shirt.
Besart Berisha sees red for a bad tackle, while everyone else sees red at his bad acting. Eddy Bosnar pretends he meant it, Glory gets ready to add a wooden spoon to its head office cutlery draw and Heart's charge to the finals suffers another palpitation.
To wrap up Round 23 and look ahead to Round 24 of the A-League, host Lucy Zelic is joined by Fairfax football scribe and occasional no-show Sebastian Hasset and a man who has more opinions than an autumn day in Melbourne has weather changes, Costas Killias.
The UEFA Champions League is a melting pot of so many football cultures and host David Basheer is joined by David Zdrilic, Stuart Randall and Roberto Arocha to wrap up the Round of 16 second leg action.
In this week's instalment - the men from Munchen advance to the UCL quarter-finals, as does Barcelona; there is agony for Arsene; and odes to Zlatan.
Derby fun, Roar's goal-line angst, Melbourne Victory marinade, soaring Jets and Glory's beige wallpaper. All that and more as the pod team wraps up the latest in the A-League.
To wrap up Round 22 and look ahead to Round 23 of the A-League, host Lucy Zelic is joined by SBS football's supervising producer Stuart Randall and a man who will punch you square in your senses with his verbal king hits, none other than Costas Killias.
Host Lucy Zelic is joined by Sebastian Hassett and David Zdrilic for the A-League Radio Show.
Goal-fests in Adelaide and Brisbane set up a cracker between the sides in Round 22.
Western Sydney Wanderers stumbled again but it's efforts were drowned out by the silence of its fans.
The Mariners returned to the winner's circle.
Is it the miracle of Pireaus or was Manchester United just honking. These and other important questions will be answered over the next 43 to 51 minutes as the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 continued.
Host David Basheer is joined by Vitor Sobral, Roberto Arocha and David Zdrilic to wrap up Matchday 7b.
Host Lucy Zelic is joined by Sebastian Hassett and Costas Kilias for the A-League Radio Show.
The Mariners are served a plate of humble pie with Phil Moss fighting over the majority share.
The most expensively assembled team in the competition continues to play like the cheapest but manages to get a result.
Somehow Adelaide lost to Victory.
It's time to spruik football excellence in the pressure cooker atmosphere that it is the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg.
Host David Basheer is joined by Vitor Sobral, Roberto Arocha and the returning David Zdrilic to examine Matchday 7a.
Host Lucy Zelic is in the driver's seat for the A-League Radio Show, with Sebastian Hassett and Costas Kilias.
Phoenix is stuffed five times more than Aunty May's turkey at Christmas.
The Mariners are a more awful experience than thinking you've got one Malteser left in the bag but don't.
Sydney FC does the impossible and shock horror, wins a game at home.
Host Lucy Zelic is back with another instalment of the A-League Radio Show, with Sebastian Hassett and Costas Kilias.
It's a sell-out fest at Sydney FC and everything MUST GO!
The top of the table clash has neither side saying checkmate.
For Melbourne Heart, there is no need for tears or the blood, just the sweat as it perspires its way to victory in Albury.
Host Lucy Zelic is back with another installment of the A-League Radio Show, with Sebastian Hassett and Costas Kilias.
The Sky Blues were up against just 10 men, but there was nothing manly about Sydney FC's performance as it lost to an inspired Melbourne Heart at AAMI Stadium last Friday night.
Wellington Phoenix stunned Adelaide United across the ditch, and referee Ben Williams re-introduced Joel Griffiths to a familiar friend of his. The name is Card, Red Card.
The panel also discusses the newly implemented "stringent ticketing measures on Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory fans", as imposed by Football Federation Australia this week.
Is that Frank Farina, or Houdini? Once again, the Sydney FC boss has wriggled out of trouble on the back of a 5-0 drubbing of Melbourne Victory.
Lucy is back to discuss that and much more with Fairfax journalist Sebastian Hassett and our best friend in Melbourne, Costas Kilias.
Also on the agenda for the panel this week is that Herald Sun cartoon, what players say and what they do as the transfer window begins narrowing to a close, Wellington Phoenix's chances, despite a defeat to Brisbane Roar, and all the other news from the week in the A-League.
A drunk Manchester United fan called police after the Red Devils' latest defeat asking to "report a crime" to former boss Sir Alex Ferguson. David Moyes's side was dumped out of the semi-final stage of the League Cup by Sunderland after a dramatic penalty shootout. Listen to the call here.
Lucy opens with a song, Costas Kilias is back and Seb Hassett is on board as ever as we digest another seven days in the A-League.
In a week when the competition has lost yet another coach, the panel discusses Gary van Egmond's sacking from Newcastle Jets, along with other names in top jobs both at home and abroad.
We look back at Melbourne Heart's win over the Jets and all the other matches from Round 15, discuss Tony Popovic's rotation policy after Western Sydney Wanderers' controversial defeat to Adelaide United, and the now mighty Wellington Phoenix.
And, of course, Tom Rogic is back in the A-League, this time with Melbourne Victory, while Alessandro Del Piero is going nowhere ... for now. Listen in.
Lucy Zelic is back with all the news from the A-League with Seb Hassett and Aytek Genc.
This week, a big tick for Matthew Spiranovic, and a big question for News Limited journalist Rebecca Wilson. We look back at the Sydney Derby,
Listen in, and feel free to share, and to read the open letter to Rebecca mentioned by Lucy, click here: http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/lucy-zelic/blog/1178600/An-open-letter-to-Rebecca-Wilson
Les was on 3AW this week chatting to Justin Smith about the violence that occurred in Melbourne on 28 December and led to Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers being cautioned for the behaviour of their supporters.
Brendan Schwab, FIFPro Vice President and Chairman FIFPro Asia, talks to World News Australia's John Baldock about the circumstances of Australia football star Mark Bresciano's four-month ban for an alleged illegal transfer. Bresciano has been cleared by the Court of Arbitration for sport to play for the Socceroos at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Lucy Zelic is joined by Sebastian Hassett and Aytek Genc as we look through another exciting week of A-League football.
Mike Mulvey and his Brisbane Roar side are the talk of the competition, and even the coach himself is in awe of the football being played by his squad.
There is plenty more to discuss, so listen in.
Host Lucy Zelic is joined by Fairfax scribe Sebastian Hassett and Socceroos legend Aytek Genc to dissect another big week in the A-league in which the sacking of John Aloisi and fan incidents hogged the headlines.
Lucy Zelic dons the Santa hat this week to host our Christmas Eve show, with helpful elves Seb Hassett and Aytek Genc ably assisting. The panel looks ahead to Round 12 of the A-League, and looks back at the round just played, including another dissection of John Aloisi's troubled times at Melbourne Heart.
Vitor Sobral comes off the bench for Lucy Zelic this week and is joined by Seb Hassett and former A-League star Clint Bolton to discuss all this week's A-League news, including the ruckus at Perth Glory as players and the coach fall out over some family values.
As we bid farewell to the group stage we say hello to the Round of 16. The doing is done and it’s time for talking with Bash joined by the regular crew of Vitor, Stu, Roberto and Zdrila.
Brisbane looks to re-name its side Berisha Roar, Glory plucks Phoenix’s feathers, Melbourne keeps John Aloisi’s heart beating for another round and the Mariners upset Sydney’s attempt at five wins in a row.
Lucy Zelic is joined by Seb Hassett and Clint Bolton to review Round 8 of the A-League.
This week, the Sky certainly is blue with a chance of success for Sydney FC, the Mariners make headlines for all the wrong reasons, Perth Glory loses a notch from its backline post and it’s all guts and goals to show for it, for Heart and the Reds.
The team also previews Round 9 and much more.
Another busy week of Champions League football is wrapped up by Bash and the team. The knockout stages are approaching, and every one is a bit excited.
Lucy Zelic is joined by Seb Hassett and Costas Kilias to review Round 7 of the A-League.
Adam Taggart on target for his maiden hat-trick, the pressure is mounting on John Aloisi while Sydney FC and the Mariners both steal the points with injury time goals.
The team previews Round 8 and much more.
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Lucy Zelic is joined by Seb Hassett and Costas Kilias for a look back at Round 6 of the A-league, and how Tony Popovic has coolly guided his Western Sydney Wanderers to to the top of the table above Brisbane Roar. We also look ahead to Round 7 and much more.
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Plenty to discuss this week as Lucy and the team look back at the Big Blue and discuss luckless Melbourne Heart and Adelaide United. Seb Hassett explains why Graham Arnold is the best "press conference" in the A-League and Costas Kilias passes on his theories about how to save the hemorrhaging Heart. And we have a shout-out for one of our Italian listener.
It's a triumph of high culture as Arsene's ballerinas put Klopp's headbangers to the sword, as FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter entertains the upper echelons of the academic world by putting the boot into CR7.
Melbourne Heart star Harry Kewell chats about Mark Schwarzer's decision to retire from international football, claiming the 41-year-old goalkeeper is still Australia's best option between the sticks. He also talks about how he's going at Heart.
Lucy Zelic hosts another packed show, with more Melbourne Cup puns than you can shake a jockey's whip at. Sebastian Hassett and Costas Kilias help to dissect another intriguing round of A-League, as Kevin Muscat takes the reins (there's another one) at Melbourne Victory.
Lucy is joined by SMH football writer Seb Hassett and Costas Kilias from Melbourne to discuss the Twitter war between Garcia and Polenz, offer fashion tips to the Jets, there is a return of Costas' King Hit and much more.
The UEFA Champions League pod with David Basheer, Stu Randall, Roberto Arocha and Vitor Sobral. What a morning for our man Zlatan, and what a week for a particular Irish commentator.
Lucy is joined by Seb Hassett and Aytek Genc to discuss all this week's action, including the acceptance of the Socceroos post by Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou.
The A-League pod is back for a new season and in the first episode new host Lucy Zelic is joined by SMH football writer Seb Hassett, former Socceroos star and SBS footbal analyst Aytek Genc and our man in Melbourne, Costas Kilias.
David Zdrilic is in the chair as the pod goes Germanic to discuss all the action from Matchday 2 with Lucy Zelic, Stu Randall and Roberto Arocha.
It's back!! The UEFA Podcast team is reunited amidst tears of joy and happiness. Bash, Stu, Vitor and Zdrila kick off the new campaign with stuff about Kloppo going troppo, the egg on Jose’s face and Zlatan’s adventures in Athens.
Australia and New York Red Bulls star Tim Cahill talks about why David Carney's move to the Major League Soccer giant will be great for both the defender's career and the Socceroos.
Host Glenn Osborne joins commentators Vitor Sobral and David Zdrilic after the Melbourne Victory v Liverpool match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to wrap up all the action and assess the worth of having the Reds and Manchester United in Australia.
The match at the MCG finished 2-0. A full report is available here: http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/melbourne-victory/news/1160968/gerrard-stars-as-reds-edge-victory
Host Rob Grasso is joined by former Australia midfielder and SBS football analyst Aytek Genc and match commentator David Basheer to wrap up the Socceroos' win over Iraq, which saw them qualify for Brazil 2014.
Zdrila's stunning rise from amateur promo enthusiast to podcast host is complete as he leads out the final UEFA podcast of the season. Joining the voice of promotion hyperbole is the dashing Mexican Maestro and part-time Harlem Shake instructor, Roberto Arocha, FFA podcast queen Lucy Zelic and Vitor Sobral, LIVE, from London.
The TWG UEFA Champions League pod reviews the UEFA Champions League semi-final second legs and despite a small win for Spain it's an all-German final at Wembley.
Jose Mourinho like (but with greater effectiveness ), we have rotated our line-up to gain a fresh perspective. Bash is joined by Roberto Arocha and making his pod debut, TWG online Deputy Editor Tom Findlay.
Vitor Sobral is joined by Seb Hassett, Costas Kilias and Clint Bolton to wrap up the A-League grand final and reflect on a fantastic season for the podcast, highlighted by the rise and rise of Zdrila's Awesome Promos.
Vitor Sobral is joined by Seb Hassett, Costas Kilias and Clint Bolton to discuss the A-League and W-League Awards, where clean-cut Marco Rojas cleaned up. They also wrap up the A-league semi-finals and look ahead to the Grand Final between Western Sydney Wanderers and Central Coast Mariners.
And, after a week off, Zdrila's Awesome Promos are back ... in Mandarin!!!
In true UCL pod tradition we have rotated the line up for the quarter-final second leg stage as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund won through.
The pod team dissects Week 1 of the A-League finals as Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar move on to the final four.
The TWG UEFA Champions League pod returns with special guest and fan favourite "Zlatan" providing a thorough look at the not-so-grumpy expert commentators.
Vitor, Seb and Costas are joined by special guest Zdrila from 'Zdrila's awesome promos' to discuss the Week 27 of the A-League season and preview the finals series.
Host John Baldock is joined by former Australia international Aytek Genc and The World Game pod regular Vitor Sobral to discuss Australia's 2-2 2014 World Cup qualifying draw against Oman.
The pod team dissects Week 26 of the A-League as the Sydney derby is far from stale but ends in stalemate, Central Coast kept the dream of a third star alive and not even Nostradamus can predict which sides make the six.
The pod team dissects Week 25 of the A-League as Western Sydney Wanderers hit the power of 10, Central Coast Mariners secured what we all need, a week off, and the finals race became an ode to the greatest TV show in history.
Felix Magath and Pep Guardiola join the boys to discuss all things from infallible Barcelona to Galatasaray fans digging their way into the Schalke's stadium.
The latest instalment of TWG UCL Podcast for 2012-2013 takes in the first four second leg matches of the Round of 16 as The Special One gets one over Fergie - with special guest Zlatan.
The pod team clears some confusion over the pronunciation of 'El Shaarawy' and is midway through dissecting Barcelona's garish 'away' strip when Silvio Berlusconi phones in. All that and more on a busy Matchday 7b day of UCL Round of 16 first leg action.
The pod dissects Week 21 of the A-League, as Heart faltered on the road... again, and Wanderers spoiled the Victory party.
The UCL Pod is back after a long (wet) summer, with host David Basheer joined by David Zdrilic, Vitor Sobral and Stu Randall. Like Jerry Maguire, Cristiano Ronaldo completed himself, Stand-in Stoll was there and calls in from Madrid, and we also discuss Celtic's defeat at home to Juventus with Fake Giorgos Samaras. All the other news from the first legs of the Round of 16 clashes is also dissected in between some mad music, so get in and listen.
In the wake of the third coach sacking in the A-League this season, The World Game pod keeps its discerning eye firmly fixed on Ricki Herbert's chair, as the cream of Australia's domestic crop prepares to dual with Asia's best.
Vitor Sobral is joined by Fairfax media's Seb Hassett, Mariana Rudan, Costas Kilias and Allan Davidson - Socceroos legend and father of Jason - as The World Game pod sifts through all the fallout from the Melbourne derby and previews Australia's international against Romania on Thursday.
TWG radio's resident funny man Costas Kilias returns to review at W-League Grand Final, Kossie's Adelaide exit and Australia's 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifying campaign.
The World Game podcast examines Sydney FC's demolition job on Wellington Phoenix, the W-League semi-finals, and is joined by Melbourne Heart football director John Didulica.
Central Coast Mariners leaves Western Sydney wandering, Melbourne Victory bounces back with a win, what is the best path for young Australian talent and it's crunch time in the W-League.
Vitor Sobral is joined by Sebastian Hassett, David Zdrilic and speical guest Bruce Djite of Adelaide United and English teaching fame to review a packed round 14 of the A-League.
The boys wrap up a frantic Week 12 in the A-League and look ahead to a busy festive period of domestic football action.
The World Game Podcast team reviews Week 11 of the 2012-2013 A-League campaign and the latest round of the W-League, which included a 12-goal affair.
Zdrila joins the team to discuss Manchester United's trip to Oz, the Reds rolling Victory and the potential nuclear fallout of the East Asian Cup.
It's the morning after the night before and the SBS End of Year party has claimed a TWG pod regular as its first victim. Aptly stepping into the breach are Georgios Samaras and a disturbingly French-sounding Joey Barton, to review Matchday 6 action in the UCL.
The World Game podcast this week looks at how the Mariners downed the Reds, Broich got sent to the sheds and Costas's problem with the feds.
The team take turns to reject Sydney FC's vacant coaching role, speak to Marco Monteverde about Brisbane's woes and look ahead to the Socceroos eas..
Mike Tomalaris gets off his bike to become interim host of this week's UCL Pod, after Bash is sacked for not selecting Fernando Torres in his fantasy team. The boys are also joined by "special" guests Snoop Dogg and Zlatan to discuss Matchday 5.
Les Murray joins Vitor Sobral with Sebastian Hassett and Costas Kilias to discuss the historic broadcast rights deal, A-League Week 7 action and we dissect the latest David Beckham rumours. Meanwhile, Alessandro Del Piero comes under fire from Costas.
The World Game Podcast team reviews Week 6 of the 2012-2013 A-League campaign as a late victory gives Sydney FC the blues.
Bash, Zdrila, Vitor and Stu take a lighter look at UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 with a little help from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Silvio Berlusconi.
The TWG UEFA podcast is rocked by the sacking of Felix Magath and Roberto Arocha is a special guest as we take a closer look at Neill Lennon's tracksuit pants and Borussia Dortmund's 'new' stars.
The World Game radio show looks at Week 3 of the A-League with Vitor Sobral, Sebastian Hassett, Costas Kilias, David Davutovic and special guest Perth Glory defender Michael Thwaite.
The World Game radio show hosted by Vitor Sobral reviews Round 1 of the A-League with Seb Hassett, Costas Kilias and Mariana Rudan as well as special guests Clint Bolton and Bruce Djite.
The SBS UEFA Pod is back. Host David Basheer, with regulars David Zdrilc and Vitor Sobral, are joined by 'special guests' Georgios Samaras, Joey Barton and Harry Redknapp.