Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar - with Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson in London.
Saudi Arabia provided one of the most shocking moments in World Cup history as they beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening game. Was it a tactical masterclass from Hervé Renard? (00:00)
Robert Lewandowski is still looking for his first World Cup goal after having a penalty saved against Mexico - but was it actually the right decision? (15:02)
France came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 and Olivier Giroud achieved a huge personal milestone in the game - but are they the real deal? (23:18)
Christian Eriksen had an emotional day as he played in a major tournament for the first time since the events of Euro 2020. There were also some pretty big political statements surrounding the match (31:40)
Hugh was at Wales’ game against the USA and as he was missing from last night’s podcast, he gave us his thoughts on what Wales need to do to make it through (38:30)
Away from the World Cup - two huge stories at Manchester United as the club part ways with Cristiano Ronaldo and the owners could be open to selling up (42:56)
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Saudi's football giants - How the signings work and will the spending continue?
England: Balled out by Hodgson, blanked by Beckham and bluntness from Capello. Plus a look through the week's other football news
Sancho Hits Out At Ten Hag; Chelsea's Forward Problems & Sensational Spurs!
Will City Live To Regret Selling Cole Palmer To Chelsea?
Late goals, ladles of drama and a Liverpool comeback "for the ages”
Is Pep Starting To Panic?
Triumphant Tottenham, Disastrous Debuts and Victorious Villa
Can The Lionesses Lift The World Cup On Sunday?
Who looks good, who doesn’t and a title decider…in Aug?
Opening Weekend and an Ecuadorian adventure
Premier League season preview: Part Two
Premier League season preview: Part One
Women's World Cup & 2023/24 EFL Preview Show
What Did We Learn From England's Euro 2024 Qualifiers & What Next For O'Neil & Moore?
Bellingham Unveiled At Real Madrid & International Football Returns!
Manchester City Seal The Treble With Champions League Triumph!
West Ham's Europa Conference League Glory & Man City On The Verge Of The Treble!
Manchester City On Course For The Treble & Could Postecoglou Rebuild Spurs?
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