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Ghana's Otto Addo and Euro 2022 kicks off Jul 07, 2022

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Belgium midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet looks ahead to their opening match against at Euro 2022 against Iceland. Plus, we speak to a man with two jobs, the the Ghana national team coach and Borussia Dortmund Talent Development Trainer Otto Addo.

Picture on website: Otto Addo of Borussia Dortmund gestures during a Bundesliga match against Union Berlin. (Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Euro 2022 and the rise of Hong Kong Jun 30, 2022

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Norway's Amalie Eikeland looks ahead to Euro 2022. Also on the programme, Hong Kong international Matt Orr talks about qualifying for the Asian Cup for the first time since 1968.

Picture on website: Norway players celebrate a goal during a friendly against England in 2019. (Trond Tandberg/Getty Images)

India coach Igor Stimac and a new dawn for MLS? Jun 23, 2022

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Igor Stimac discusses the challenges of coaching the India national team, and the former USA international Marcelo Balbao takes a closer look at a new broadcasting deal for Major League Soccer.

Picture on website: Igor Stimac, head coach of India, gives instruction to his team during the international friendly match between Curacao and India (Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images)

Socceroo Aziz Behich and the return of Heather O'Reilly Jun 16, 2022

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Australia's Aziz Behich reflects on a famous night for the Socceroos as they secured World Cup qualification with a win over Peru. The former South African international Matthew Booth discusses youth development problems in the country. Plus, Heather O'Reilly returns after playing a UNICEF charity match with some of the biggest names in football.

Picture on website: Australia players celebrate their sides victory after a penalty shoot out following the 2022 FIFA World Cup Playoff match between Australia and Peru (Mohamed Farag/Getty Images).

Germany's Babett Peter and Australia's World Cup dream Jun 09, 2022

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The recently retired Real Madrid and Germany defender Babett Peter looks back on her career. The former Socceroo John Aloisi discusses Australia's World Cup qualification campaign. And were the Canadian players right to go on strike? We ask former Canadian player Carlo Corazzin.

Picture on website :Australia's Ajdin Hrustic celebrates after scoring against UAE in their FIFA World Cup 2022 play-off qualifier (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Victory for Ukraine and promotion for Berlusconi's Monza Jun 02, 2022

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We reflect on Ukraine's win over Scotland and look ahead to their World Cup play-off against Wales. Monza striker Christian Gytkjaer discusses his team's promotion to Serie A and the role of owner Silvio Berlusconi in the club's fortunes. Plus, the former Wales international Cliff Jones remembers the 1958 World Cup, the only time his country has ever played in the World Cup.

Picture on website: Ukraine fans celebrate after their sides victory against Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Zinchenko, Pellegrini and the Champions League final May 26, 2022

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Manuel Pellegrini looks ahead to the UEFA Champions League final and Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko discusses the emotions of representing his country and reflects on Manchester City's dramatic title victory.

Picture on website: A view of the Real Madrid dressing room with the Champions League trophy displayed ahead of the UEFA Champions League final (Alexander Hassenstein - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Martin Laursen, AC Milan and the women's Champions League final May 19, 2022

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The former Former AC Milan, Aston Villa and Denmark defender Martin Laursen looks ahead to the finale of the Serie A season and shares memories of his time playing in Italy. And we look ahead to the final of the women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon with the former Barcelona coach Lluis Cortes.

Picture on website: Martin Laursen returns to Villa Park for a match between Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers (Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Manuel Pellegrini, Cremonese and Cowdenbeath May 12, 2022

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Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini talks about their cup success this season and gives his opinion on Manchester City's signing of Erling Haaland. Also on the programme, Cremonese defender Caleb Okoli reflects on their promotion to Serie A, and we find out why Scottish club Cowdenbeath are called the Blue Brazil.

Picture on website: Manuel Pellegrini on the side lines for a match between Real Betis and Barcelona (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Portugal's Dolores Silva and troubles in China May 05, 2022

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Portugal captain Dolores Silva discusses her country's backdoor qualification for Euro 2022. Plus, why has boom turned to bust for Chinese football?

Picture on website: Melissa Gomes of Portugal in action against Bulgaria (Octavio Passos/Getty Images)