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World Cup dreams and Hakeem al-Araibi May 23, 2019

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USA international Jessica McDonald looks ahead to the World Cup. And refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi talks about his time in jail. Presenter Mani Djazmi is also joined by Heather O'Reilly and Pat Nevin.

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Cup Finals, Solomon Islands and the Corsican mafia May 16, 2019

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Greek Cup final hero Chuba Akompa talks about winning the double with PAOK. Italian defender Elena Linari explains why qualifying for the World Cup was an act of revenge against the sexists. And the coach of the Solomon Islands, Wim Rijsbergen, remembers his run-in with the Corsican mafia. Presented by Mani Djazmi, Heather O'Reilly, Pat Nevin and Peter Odemwingie.

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Champions League dreams and developing Iran May 09, 2019

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Iranian-American coach Katayoun Khosrowyar talks to Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly about the week's big football stories and the challenges of coaching Iran's under age women's sides.

Jordi Delgado joins us to examine Barcelona's Champions league semi-final defeat to Liverpool.

And Dutch defender Emma Coolen discusses her bid to find a new club through social media, after having to leave KSK Heist in the Belgian top flight, because she could not afford the costs of playing for the club.

(Photo: Iranian American Katayoun Khosrowyar exercises at the garden of her parents' house in Tehran. Credit: Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images)

Thomas Rongen: Memories of Cruyff, Beckenbauer and the Rolling Stones May 02, 2019

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Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen joins Mani Djazmi, Pat Nevin and Peter Odemwingie to share some of his memorable football stories. From his old team-mate and friend Johan Cruyff, to coaching American Samoa and jamming with the Rolling Stones.

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Casablanca derby, chasing PSG and India's Aditi Chauhan Apr 25, 2019

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We report from the Casablanca derby and hear from the coach of Raja, Patrice Carteron. India's goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan talks about her career and hopes for the future. Plus, the OGC Nice President Gauthier Ganaye discusses the challenges of competing with Paris St Germain.

Presented by Pat Nevin and Peter Odemwingie.

Istanbul derbies and a journeyman's adventures Apr 18, 2019

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We're in Istanbul for a weekend of derbies, as Basaksehir go in search of their first ever trophy. And the former Hamilton Academical striker Richard Offiong talks about his globetrotting career, which took him to South Korea, Sweden, Belgium, Malaysia and Australia.

(Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Simon Mignolet, Östersunds and the Chelsea academy Apr 11, 2019

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Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet discusses the title race. Östersunds midfielder Charlie Colkett talks about his journey from the Chelsea academy, via the Netherlands. And World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly discusses the latest career move of her old adversary Inka Grings, who is now in charge of a German men's team.

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Júlio César, Pascal Chimbonda and Racing Club's celebrations Apr 04, 2019

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Pat Nevin and Mani Djazmi are joined by the former Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda to talk about his old club's new stadium and racism in the game. The former Brazil goalkeeper Júlio César looks back at the highlights of his career. And, Racing Club director Barbara Blanco discusses her team's title victory in Argentina.

(Photo: ALEJANDRO PAGNI/AFP/Getty Images)

Magnus Hedman: Drugs, black holes and suicidal thoughts Mar 28, 2019

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Swedish goalkeeper Magnus Hedman talks about his battles with depression and drug addiction. He also recalls the moment he almost committed suicide. Also on the show, the Kilmarnock coach Steve Clarke discusses the problems facing Scottish football. Presented by Pat Nevin, Peter Odemwingie and World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly.

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Indian adventures and Eduardo at carnival Mar 21, 2019

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Former Croatia and Arsenal forward Eduardo da Silva looks back on his career. And we're joined by the former India coach Stephen Constantine. Plus, Auckland City player Dylan Manickum pays tribute to his friend and former team mate, Atta Elayyan, who was killed in the Christchurch mosque attack.

(Picture credit: Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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