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David Ospina, Mark Schwarzer and Libya's Mohamed El-Monir Feb 20, 2020

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Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina recalls the moment he collapsed on the pitch with concussion. LAFC's Mohamed El-Monir describes his journey from war-torn Libya to California. And the former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer tells us how he's helping to raise funds after the Australian bushfires.

(Picture: David Ospina of Colombia saves a penalty from Jordan Henderson of England in the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Norway coach Lars Lagerbäck and Ada Hegerberg's dad Feb 13, 2020

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The coach of Norway, Lars Lagerbäck, talks about the talents of Erling Håland, Iceland's remarkable Euro 2016 run and his dreams of retirement. And Stein Erik Hegerberg, the father of Ada and Andrine, tells us how 'tough love' helped his daughters to grow into top footballers. Presenter Mani Djazmi is also joined by Heather O'Reilly and Pat Nevin.

Picture: Lars Lagerback on the touchline, prior to the International Friendly match between Denmark and Iceland in Herning (Credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images).

In conversation with Lars Lagerbäck (bonus podcast) Feb 13, 2020

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In this bonus podcast you can hear the full interview as Mani Djazmi meets the Norway coach Lars Lagerbäck.

The Milan Derby, Asmir Begovic and San Diego Loyal Feb 06, 2020

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AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic looks ahead to the Derby della Madonnina. And we hear from San Diego Loyal coach Carrie Taylor about the launch of Landon Donovan's new team.

Photo: Inter Milan football fans during a Serie A match against A.C. Milan at the San Siro Stadium in Milan (Credit: by David Cannon/Getty Images).

Scoring records, maternity matters and remembering Rensenbrink Jan 30, 2020

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Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss the week's biggest stories including Canada's Christine Sinclair becoming international football's record goalscorer.

As FIFPro launch their Global Player's Council, Chelsea and England's Anita Asante talks about the challenges they want to tackle in women's football, while Anderlecht and Belgium's Vincent Kompany says 'something has to give' to ease the congested fixture calendar in the men's game and insists the make-up of boardrooms must change if football is to address its' racism problem.

Plus after the death of Rob Rensenbrink, his former Netherlands and Anderlecht teammate Arie Haan joins us to remember the two-time World Cup Finalist.

(Photo: Anita Asante and Vincent Kompany talking with other players and the media at the launch of FIFPro's Global Players Council. Credit: FIFPro/Twitter)

Kerr's trophy target and rebuilding Berahino Jan 23, 2020

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We hear from Australia striker Sam Kerr as she starts her quest for trophies in the Women's Super League with Chelsea, Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly discuss whether you can be the world's best player without winning silverware.

Burundi captain Saido Berahino opens up about 'never getting over' his move to Tottenham falling through and rebuilding his career in Belgium with Zulte Waregem.

Manchester United midfielder Jackie Groenen joins us to look ahead to their FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Manchester City and to talk about the explosion of passion for women's football in her native Netherlands.

And we discuss the potential legal action against Fifa by some of the world's top football agent in response to the world governing bodies' plans to limit the commission agents can receive from transfers.

Photo: Sam Kerr celebrates scoring for Australia at the 2019 World Cup. Credit: Naomi Baker - FIFA via Getty Images

Cruyff's Ecuador and AFCON adjustments Jan 16, 2020

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The new Ecuador manager Jordi Cruyff joins Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly to discuss the challenge that he faces in trying to qualify the country for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and Barcelona's decision to replace Ernesto Valverde with Quique Setien.

Former Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie takes a break from the golf course to talk about the Africa Cup of Nations reverting back to January for next year's competition in Cameroon.

And the team discuss the news that the Scottish FA are set to ban children under 12 from heading the ball in training, due to fears over the links between football and dementia.

Image: Jordi Cruyff speaks during his presentation at the headquarters of the Ecuadorean Football Federation in Quito. Credit: Getty Images.

Olivier Dacourt, Tony Adams and the heroes of Réunion Jan 09, 2020

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Olivier Dacourt pays tribute to his former AS Roma team mate, Daniele De Rossi, who has announced his retirement. We hear from one of the players of Saint-Pierrois, the team from Réunion who caused shock in the Coupe de France. And the former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams looks back on his career.

(Picture: Olivier Dacourt, Mark Viduka and Rio Ferdinand celebrate after a goal for Leeds United against Real Madrid.Credit: Alex Livesey/ALLSPORT)

In conversation with Tony Adams (bonus podcast) Jan 09, 2020

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In this bonus podcast, the former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams looks back on his career.

Our team of the decade (Part two) Jan 01, 2020

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In the second of two special programmes, Mani Djazmi looks back on more of his favourite interviews from the last ten years, as we compile a World Football ‘team of the decade’. We hear again from Megan Rapinoe, Pep Guardiola and the ‘Pele of Peru’, Teofilo Cubillas.

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