World Football

We hear from Iranian fans as they beat Wales to keep their hopes of World Cup progress alive. Ahmed Hashim, editor of Qatar Football Live, reflects on the host nation’s early exit from the World Cup. Find out why Qatar has become a second home to thousands of Tunisians, plus an interview with former Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Mani Djazmi and Pat Nevin are joined by former Cameroon international Sébastien Bassong. There are reflections on Japan's shock win over Germany. And ahead of their match against England, we hear from USA midfielder Yunus Musah. (Picture on website: Supporters of Cameroon during their World Cup match against Switzerland (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia fans dance in Doha after beating Argentina, and Cesc Fàbregas discusses Spain’s chances. We also hear from Ghana's Tariq Lamptey, and former Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé tells us more about Canada's coach John Herdman.

John Bennett goes behind the scenes of the World Cup, as Qatar 2022 kicks off. We hear from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, USA midfielder Kellyn Acosta and lots of very happy Ecuadorian fans. We also speak to Iran football supporters in Qatar about the anti-government protests back home.

Presenter Mani Djazmi is in Qatar as the build-up to the World Cup intensifies. He's joined by World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly, former Scotland player Pat Nevin and Qatar based journalist Ahmed Hashmi. We also hear from Ecuador winger Jeremy Sarmiento who'll be hoping to feature in the tournament's opening game. And USA international Tim Weah tells us what playing in the World Cup means for him...

Australia's Joel King relives the moment he found out he'd been picked for the World Cup. And we hear from James Chamanga, the 42 year old striker from Zambia who's still banging in the goals. Picture on website: Joel King of the Socceroos in action against Japan. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Cesc Fàbregas joins us from Como to discuss the joy of playing in Italy's Serie B. He reflects on last season at Monaco, which he describes as the worst year of his life, and explains the project at Como 1907 having also become a part-owner of the club. Picture on website: Cesc Fabregas of Como holds his head in his hands during the Serie B match against Brescia. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty I...

Brighton's Deniz Undav talks about his challenging journey to the English Premier League. And Glasgow City's CEO Laura Montgomery discusses the changes in women's football in Scotland. Picture on website: Deniz Undav of Brighton & Hove Albion reacts to the referee during a match against Forest Green Rovers (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Montréal and Canada midfielder Samuel Piette discusses how he's having fun for club and country this year. And we reflect on changing times at River Plate as legendary coach Marcelo Gallardo says goodbye. Picture on website: CF Montréal midfielder Samuel Piette celebrates a goal against Toronto FC (David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The German Bundesliga's top scorer Niclas Füllkrug talks about the possibility of being selected for Qatar 2022. Plus, we hear about the Turkish Amputee football team, after they won the Amputee World Cup. Picture on website: Niclas Fullkrug of Werder Bremen celebrates after scoring against Hoffenheim (Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images).

Former Indonesia international Raphael Maitimo and eye witness Aditya Wahyu Pratama reflect on the stadium disaster in Malang which killed over 125 people. And we hear from Algerian international Adlene Guedioura about the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup. Picture of website: Football supporters hold a candlelight vigil for victims of a stampede at Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang (Photo...

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz looks ahead to the World Cup and discusses his return to the Iranian national team.

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz looks ahead to the World Cup and we hear from Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow. Picture on website: Carlos Queiroz the head coach of Iran during the match between Iran and Uruguay in Austria. (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Monza striker Christian Gytkjaer relives his match winning goal against Juventus. We also hear from the San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney following a record breaking match against Angel City. Picture on website: Christian Gytkjaer of AC Monza celebrates with team mate Matteo Pessina after scoring against Juventus (Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images).

Mani Djzami is joined by former World Cup winner Heather O’Reilly and former South Africa captain Dean Furman on the latest edition. Dean talks about his playing career and his current club: Warrington Rylands 1906, who are in the Northern Premier League, the 7th level of English football. The club have had an interesting week as the whole of the backroom staff resigned. Plus, we’ll hear from Phil...

Brazilian football journalist Ricardo Setyon joins us to reflect on the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores, which saw wins for Athletico Paranaense and Flamengo set up an all-Brazilian final for the third year in a row. And we hear from Reading striker Natasha Dowie ahead of the new Women’s Super League season. Flamengo's Brazilian forward Pedro celebrates after scoring against Velez Sarsfield d...

Former São Paulo executive director Alexandre Passaro discusses Manchester United's new signing Antony and gives an insight into the Brazilian winger's character. And history has been made in Iran because for the first time in 41 years, women were allowed into a stadium to watch a league match. We hear from one of those female Esteghlal fans, Maryam. Picture of website:

Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin discusses the return of the Ukrainian Premier League. And the former USA international Heather O'Reilly reflects on her UEFA Champions League adventure with Shelbourne. Picture on website: Heather O'Reilly of Shelbourne gets ready for a match in Sligo. (Photo By Ben McShane/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Shakhtar Donetsk's Director of Football, Darijo Srna, discusses the return of the Ukrainian Premier League, with matches to be played in Ukraine. And we're joined by the former Afghanistan women's coach, and current head of performance at Lewes FC, Kelly Lindsey. Picture on website: The players of the Shakhtar Donetsk lined up during the Ukrainian national anthem ahead of a friendly match against...

Ahead of the new Spanish football season we hear from RCD Mallorca President Andy Kohlberg and Celta de Vigo's Luca de la Torre. Plus, Spanish broadcaster Alvaro Romeo assesses the current financial situation at Barcelona and the club's short term approach. Picture on website: Abdon Prats of RCD Mallorca celebrates following a match against Osasuna. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

FC Köln's Kristian Pedersen looks ahead to the new season. After just missing out on promotion with Union Berlin, and an unsuccessful trial with Borussia Monchengladbach, he is finally fulfilling a long-held ambition to play in the Bundesliga. And the former Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé talks about the comedown following major tournaments. She suffered from panic attacks and anxiety after win...

World Cup winner, three-time Olympic gold medallist and World Football co-host Heather O’Reilly tells us how she’s coming out of retirement in order to play in the UEFA Women's Champions League for the Irish side, Shelbourne. With Germany facing England in the final of Euro 2022 at Wembley, Line Roddik Hansen tells us what it is like to play against the host nation in the final of a major tourname...

Dutch defender Dominique Janssen looks ahead to her Euro 2022 quarter-final and reflects on the tournament. We also hear from South Africa's Thalea Smidt ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final. Picture on website: Fans of Iceland during the Group D UEFA Women's EURO 2022 match against France (Photo by Joris Verwijst/Orange Pictures/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

The former Norway international Solveig Gulbrandsen reflects on an 8-nil loss for her country. Finland midfielder Emma Koivisto shares her experiences of Euro 2022. And the D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum reacts to the return of his good friend, Wayne Rooney, as coach. Picture on website: Beth Mead of England celebrates scoring against Austria during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 (Photo by Thor W...

Hear the full interview with Ghana coach Otto Addo as he looks ahead to the World Cup. He’s actually a man with two jobs, because he’s also the Talent Development Trainer at Borussia Dortmund. Addo discusses Ghana’s strategy of persuading European born players to switch nationalities. He also talks about his relationship with Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham at Dortmund.