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Davor Suker, Kevin de Bruyne and Football's Outsiders Jun 07, 2018

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Croatia's Davor Suker and Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne look ahead to Russia 2018. We speak to the former South Africa international Matthew Booth about his time playing in the Russian Premier League. And we meet the teams and players unrecognised by FIFA, as they compete in the CONIFA World Football Cup.

Photo: Davor Suker at the 1998 World Cup (Getty Images)

A Redemption Story, Tibet and the Coach of Mexico May 31, 2018

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Iraq international Brwa Nouri talks about his struggles with drugs and alcohol. Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio looks ahead to Russia 2018. We speak to the captain of Tibet's national football team, Karma Tsewang. Plus, we assess the joint-bid from the USA, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup.

Ange Postecoglou, Clarence Seedorf and Parma Calcio 1913 May 24, 2018

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Former Australia coach Ange Postecoglou explains why he turned his back on the World Cup. Clarence Seedorf looks ahead to the Uefa Champions League final. We meet the generous Nigerian forward Alhaji Gero who plays for Östersunds FK in Sweden and sends most of his money back home. Plus, the vice-chairman of Parma Calcio 1913 talks about the club's promotion to Serie A.

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Coaching Syria, David Villa and Footballers Under Pressure May 17, 2018

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The coach of Syria, Bernd Stange, talks about the challenges he faces and remembers his previous job in charge of the Iraqi national team. Spain's David Villa gives us his World Cup memories. Plus, the former West Ham and Charlton Athletic player Kevin George talks about mental health issues in the game.

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Sepp Blatter and Denmark's Nicolai Jørgensen May 10, 2018

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An exclusive interview with the disgraced former President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter. What's his life been like since his spectacular fall from grace? And did he really not know anything about the rampant corruption that was taking place on his watch? We'll also be looking ahead to the World Cup with Denmark's Nikolai Jorgensen.

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The Yemen coach, a Thai international and Christian Benteke May 03, 2018

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Abraham Mebratu tells us what it's like to coach war-torn Yemen. Bangkok United's Mika Chunuonsee talks about the growth of the game in Thailand. And we look ahead to the World Cup with Morocco's Karim El-Ahmadi and Belgium's Christian Benteke.

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World Cup Hopefuls and AEK's 'Almost Certain' Title Apr 26, 2018

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Peru and Feyenoord midfielder Renato Tapia tells Mani Djazmi about his World Cup expectations and managing the National team Whatsapp group.

Australia's Trent Sainsbury shares his experiences of playing at the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia and his reservations about VAR. The Jiangsu Suning F.C. defender, who's currently on loan with Swiss side Grasshoppers, reflects on his footballing education at Inter Milan and why he chose to play in China.

We're with James Montague in Athens as AEK are crowned champions of the Greek Super League for the first time in 24 years.

And we hear from one of Africa's top referees, Bakary Gassama, who says Video assistant referees will be introduced in time for next year's Africa cup of nations, and that he and other World Cup Referees will make VAR a success at the World Cup.

(Photo: Renato Tapia celebrates after scoring for Peru. Credit: Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Chicharito, Sam Kerr and a trip to Corsica Apr 19, 2018

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Mexican striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez looks ahead to the World Cup. Australia's Sam Kerr remembers her reluctant switch from AFL to soccer. We find out about the demise of the Corsican club SC Bastia. Plus, we speak to the first Englishman to play professional football in Brazil.

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One Crazy Night in Rome Apr 12, 2018

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AS Roma President James Pallotta reflects on his team's astonishing win against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. We also hear from the former Liverpool and Valencia coach Pako Ayestaran. Plus, will theCopa America Femenina 2018 in Chile help give a much needed boost to women'a football in South America?

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The Goalkeeper Who Wants to be an Astronaut and other stories Apr 05, 2018

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Former Vitesse Arnhem and FC Twente goalkeeper Wouter Dronkers talks about his interest in medicine, astrophysics and aliens. We also hear from the Benin international Steve Mounie about the pressures of being in a Premier League relegation fight. And the Philippines national team captain Phil Younghusband relives the moment he made history.

(Photo courtesy of Vitesse Arnhem)

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