World Football
Episodes
Meet the Iwobis
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi describes how Arsene Wenger has taught him the value of patience. Iwobi, who’s enjoying his break-through season at Arsena...
The Trump Derby
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As four Laos internationals are provisionally suspended for alleged match fixing, we ask if the fixers can ever be beaten.We speak to the Mexico coach...
The Philosophy of Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The coach of Mexico, Juan Carlos Osorio, tells us how an embarrassing 7-nil defeat earlier this year has made him a better leader. Michael Laudrup ref...
Carlos Alberto: Champion of the World
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Friends pay tribute to Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto Torres who died this week. Also on the show, the chairman of Finland's s...
An Alternative Champions League?
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are plans afoot for clubs to breakaway from UEFA and create a new Champions League? We hear from the head of the Danish Superliga, Claus Thomsen and t...
Revolutionary Pep and Inspirational Cruyff
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pep Guardiola remembers his mentor Johan Cruyff. Xavi gives the low-down on Pep. And we hear from Jordi Cruyff too. Also on the programme, is Sven Gor...
A Bigger World Cup?
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Pires and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani discuss the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 48 teams. Also on the show, Andre Villas...
Gilberto Silva, Toulouse coach Pascal Dupraz and the return of the Bungs
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Former Brazil international Gilberto Silva says modern players get too much, too young. The Toulouse FC coach, Pascal Dupraz, talks about the psycholo...
Yaya v Pep: The Tale of an Angry Agent
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yaya Toure's agent has some very strong words to say about the Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola. The outspoken Dimitri Seluk accuses Guardiola of t...
UEFA's new man, El Salvador match-fixing and Big Ron
15 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
UEFA has a new President, but who exactly is Aleksander Ceferin and what's his vision for European football? The El Salvador footballer Richard Menjiv...
In Conversation with Ruud Gullit
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ruud Gullit gives his views on his former clubs AC Milan and Chelsea and discusses the recent struggles of the Dutch national team. Also on the progra...
Nigerian Chaos and the Afghan Premier League
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nigeria's Samson Siasia on winning a bronze medal in Rio despite chaotic preparations and no pay. We spend a day with agent Samira Samii, one of the f...
Indian trail-blazer
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu talks about his journey from Mohali to Oslo, and becoming the first Indian footballer to play in the top division of a European ...
In Conversation with Sepp Blatter
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sepp Blatter talks about the death of his 'teacher' Joao Havelange and his appeal against a 6 year ban from football. The former Inter Milan goalkeepe...
Moussa Sissoko: Get Me Out of Here
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
French international Moussa Sissoko discusses his uncertain club future, the heartbreak of losing the Euro 2016 final and swaps stories about his clos...
Bullied Footballers and Argentina's new coach
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Albanian footballer Sebino Plaku and Dejan Stefanovic of the players' union FIFPro discuss the problem of bullying in football. Argentina's Claudio Lo...
FIFA's First Lady and Beitar Jerusalem's Far-Right Fans
28 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
An exclusive interview with FIFA's Secretary General Fatma Samoura. Following a crackdown in Israel, we find out about Beitar Jerusalem's ultra-nation...
UEFA's top job, Venezia FC and North Korea's World Cup Heroes
21 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
UEFA vice President Michael van Praag discusses his bid for the top job. Venezia FC owner Joe Tacopina outlines his vision for football in Venice. And...
Chinese Super League, Toshack and a Homeless World Cup
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Croatian midfielder Darko Matic and Demba Ba's agent, Alex Gonfran, discuss the changing face of football in China. The former Real Madrid coach John ...
Euro 2016: Glory Awaits
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A look ahead to the final of Euro 2016 as the hosts France prepare to take on Portugal. Hear from former France international Bruno Bellone and contro...
Euro 2016: The Fateful Eight
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As Euro 2016 reaches the quarter-final stage, we speak to the former France international and World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu. Can the French end Ic...
The Euros Get Serious
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The top scorer at Euro 2000, Savo Milosevic, laments the absence of traditional strikers at this year’s tournament. But, he says, the 24-team format...
The ‘Commando Hooligans’
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As France reach the knock-out stage of Euro 2016, former international striker Louis Saha assesses their chances of lifting the trophy.We look back at...
Euro 2016: The Kick Off
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Croatia's Davor Suker, Albania captain Lorik Cana, Belgium's Radja Nainggolan and former England manager Kevin Keegan look ahead to Euro 2016. Plus we...
Antonio Conte: A Winning Mentality
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In his first English-language interview, Italy's Antonio Conte describes his coaching philosophy and looks ahead to Euro 2016. Also on the programme, ...
In Conversation with Carlo Ancelotti
26 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti discusses life, philosophy and the rise of the superstar manager. goalkeeper Jorge Campos, former Brazil captain C...
Thaksin Shinawatra: One Year at Manchester City
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra looks back on his time at the club. He talks about his relationship with Sven Goran Eriksson, bein...
Carlos Alberto Torres: Football's in a Poor State
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto discusses the state of the game. He hits out at the lack of quality players and teams. Also, Aj...
Kosovo's Historic Moment
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There's controversy and some difficult decisions to be made after Kosovo gain UEFA membership. We hear from the Kosovan-born players who may have to d...
History in Hong Kong
28 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The first woman to win a men’s professional league tells us who attracted her to the game, what she does when her players are getting changed, and w...
The Return of Parma
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We are in Parma to speak to the vice-President of the club after their promotion back to the professional ranks of Italian football, a year after bank...
The Asian road to Russia 2018
14 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Park Ji Sung and coach Uli Stielike assess South Korea's chances of reaching the 2018 World Cup. Find out about the problems for football on the India...
Ronald Koeman: Remembering the Dream Team
07 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ronald Koeman remembers Johan Cruyff and Barcelona's Dream Team. Gianfranco Zola gives his verdict on Chelsea's new coach Antonio Conte. We visit the ...
Isha Johansen, Syria and a Belfast derby
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most powerful women in football, Sierra Leone's Isha Johansen, reflects on the FIFA Presidential election, Sepp Blatter's downfall and the ...
Remembering Johan Cruyff
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Friends of Johan Cruyff pay tribute to the Dutch legend following his death this week. Also on the programme, Spain's oldest surviving club, Recreativ...
Match-Fixing: Punishing the Whistleblowers
17 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The former referee Steve Goddard says he's in shock after FIFA banned him for two years for his alleged involvement in match-fixing. Why has FIFA puni...
The K League Kicks-Off
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As the K-League prepares for kick-off, FC Seoul's Dejan Damjanović discusses the state of the game in South Korea. Also, we head to France to visit t...
In Conversation with 'Invincible' Lauren
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Former Arsenal and Cameroon defender Lauren discusses his old club's faltering title bid. We look ahead to the start of the Chinese Super League and t...
Fifa Election Special: The Result
26 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We bring you the news and reaction to Gianni Infantino's election as new Fifa President.(Image: Newly-elected Fifa President Gianni Infantino folds hi...
Fifa Election Special: The Build-Up
25 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
All the build-up to the Fifa Presidential election. Who will succeed Sepp Blatter? We are in Zurich to speak to some of the people who will help make ...
Chaos in Romania and Dutch Match-Fixing
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
World Football travels to Romania to speak to players who have been unpaid for months and are unable to leave their clubs. Also, match-fixing in Dutch...
Fifa Election Countdown, Kolo Toure and Robert Pires
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With two weeks to go until the Fifa Presidential election, we get the African angle with Liberian FA President Musa Bility and Nigeria's Segun Odegbam...
Gianni Infantino's FIFA dream
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Can Gianni Infantino become the next Fifa president? We assess his credentials. Plus, the former Arsenal and Galatasaray defender Emmanuel Eboue, Chin...
David Luiz, Le Havre and Fifa's Latest Fiasco
28 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David Luiz discusses Paris Saint Germain's dominance of the French league and the club's European ambitions. We also travel to Le Havre to meet the cl...
In Conversation with Wilfried Bony
21 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City and Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony talks about his career and dismisses the rumours that he wants to leave the club. Also on the pr...
Liverpool FC and the Quick Fix
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Former Liverpool assistant coach Pako Ayestaran hits out at the club's lack of direction. We investigate suspicions of age-cheating at the under-23 As...
The Journey of the Humble Odion Ighalo
07 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nigeria's in-form striker Odion Ighalo, who's been one of the stars of the Premier League this season, talks about his rags to riches story. Christia...
Bhutan's World Cup Adventure
31 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the incredible story of how Bhutan's national team, previously called 'the worst team in the World', won their first ever World Cup qualification...
Prince Ali's Fifa Ambitions and Birthday Wishes
24 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Fifa Presidential candidate Prince Ali of Jordan discusses possible back-room deals ahead of February's election and says he is not interested in play...
Goodbye, Mr Mourinho
17 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Will Jose Mourinho bounce back following his exit from Chelsea? There's trouble in the Netherlands, with the Dutch club ADO Den Haag in danger of goin...
Brazil's Footballers on Strike?
10 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil's star players hit out at the corruption which, they say, is ruining football. Also, we speak to Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez and Watford coac...
Tokyo Sexwale, Mignolet, Sousa and the MLS Cup final
03 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Fifa presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale, Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and Fiorentina coach Paulo Sousa. Plus, there's a look ahe...
In Conversation with Didier Drogba and Herve Renard
26 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Didier Drogba gives us some dressing room secrets from his time at Chelsea. Herve Renard looks to the future after leaving Lille. Plus, does football ...
Football and the Threat of Terrorism
19 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bixente Lizarazu and Joe Hart discuss the dangers of stadia being targeted by terrorists. Dirk Kuyt reflects on the troubles of the Dutch national tea...
Zola’s Gelato Dreams Come True
12 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gianfranco Zola reveals his "uncontrollable" passion for ice cream as he realises his dream to open an Italian café in London.He’s joined by Robert...
Forced Out of Barça
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How a dream move turned sour for Barcelona youth players Ben Lederman and Nanno Lugo. Plus, the latest on the Nepal match-fixing scandal, Sporting Lis...
Human Rights in Bahrain, the Making of Martial & Roberto Mancini
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Could human rights allegations haunt Sheikh Salman's bid for the FIFA Presidency? We travel to Paris to find out about the early years of French strik...
Roberto Mancini, Albania's Euro 2016 dream & Austria's renaissance
15 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini. We also have the inside story of Albania's Euro 2016 adventure. And, Austria's Johnny Ertle discusse...
Johan Cruyff, Lothar Matthaus & FIFA's meltdown
08 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Dutch legend Johan Cruyff tells us why he's glad he's not still a coach. Lothar Matthaus and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel discuss Bayern ...
Frank de Boer, Maccabi Tel Aviv and River Plate's Resurrection
01 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Frank de Boer. Could the Ajax coach be heading to the Premier League? As Argentina's River Plate look forward to representing South ...
The Maverick - Emmanuel Petit
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit looks back on his career and tells us how money is having a negative impact on today's players. How did the Dutch nati...
Racism in Russia & Zico's Fifa ambitions
17 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Former Russia captain Alexei Smertin and Cameroon's Andre Bikey discuss the issue of racism in Russian football. Brazil legend Zico says players and f...
Prince Ali, Vialli, St Pauli & Papy's agent
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The president of the Romanian FA tells us why Prince Ali is making a political misjudgement if he thinks he can win the election to become the next Fi...
Fighting for the evolution of football
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The president of Sporting Lisbon gives a passionate plea for the introduction of video technology. Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami on his ...
Football's doping conspiracy
27 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Italian prosecutor at the centre of the Juventus EPO scandal in the 1990s and Wada's director general discuss doping in football.Parma vice-presid...
Feeder clubs: Who's feeding whom?
20 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Has Vitesse Arnhem lost its identity by becoming Chelsea's feeder club? We hear from Vitesse captain Guram Kashia.Argentine Julio Arca and Kuwaiti int...
Saudi Super Cup, Nakhid for Fifa & violence in Turkey
13 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The president of Saudi Arabia's FA outlines his vision for the future. Former Trinidad & Tobago captain David Nakhid on his Fifa presidential ambi...
Referee cries foul
06 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Cypriot referee Marios Panayi explains how he was approached to fix matches.
Platini's challengers
30 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
South Korea's Chung Mong Joon and Liberia's Musa Bility hit out at Michel Platini's ambitions to be Fifa president. What has happened to all the great...
Hernan Crespo and Fifa's 'Dinosaurs'
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The former Fifa advisor Michael Hershman talks about his frustrations while dealing with the 'dinosaurs' of the organisation. The former Argentina int...
Breitner, Trezeguet and the Underdogs
09 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bayern Munich legend Paul Breitner looks back on his career and gives his views on the controversy surrounding Qatar 2022. David Trezeguet pays tribut...
Chile Chase Copa Glory
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chile international Mark Gonzalez and Peru's assistant coach Nolberto Solano look ahead to the Copa America final in Santiago, as the hosts Chile prep...
The Ghosts of Santiago
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
At Chile's Nacional Estadio as many as 40,000 men and women suffered at the hands of a cruel dictatorship. On this week's World Football, hear about t...