World Football

Original football stories and interviews from around the globe.

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Russia 2018: Uruguay, Sweden and Russia...Still Dreaming
Former Russia international Andrei Kanchelskis on his country's tactics
06 Jul 2018,26 mins
Russia 2018: German Woes, Japanese Joy and Lacklustre Argentina
Reflections on Germany's World Cup exit , Japan's samurai spirit and Argentina's efforts
29 Jun 2018,26 mins
Russia 2018: Queiroz, Lizarazu and Peru
Football's biggest stories of the week on the BBC.
22 Jun 2018,26 mins
Russia 2018: The Kick-Off
This week’s World Football comes from Moscow as we cover the beginning of the World Cup.
15 Jun 2018,26 mins
Davor Suker, Kevin de Bruyne and Football's Outsiders
Interviews with Croatia's Davor Suker and Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne.
08 Jun 2018,26 mins
A Redemption Story, Tibet and the Coach of Mexico
Iraq international Brwa Nouri talks about his struggles with drugs and alcohol
01 Jun 2018,26 mins
Ange Postecoglou, Clarence Seedorf and Parma Calcio 1913
Former Australia coach Ange Postecoglou explains why he turned his back on the World Cup.
25 May 2018,26 mins
Coaching Syria, David Villa and Footballers Under Pressure
We speak to Syria coach Bernd Stange and Spain's David Villa.
18 May 2018,26 mins
Sepp Blatter and Denmark's Nicolai Jørgensen
An exclusive interview with the disgraced former President of FIFA, Sepp Blatter.
11 May 2018,26 mins
The Yemen coach, a Thai international and Christian Benteke
Featuring the Yemen coach Abraham Mebratu and Bangkok United's Mika Chunuonsee.
04 May 2018,26 mins
World Cup Hopefuls and AEK's 'Almost Certain' Title
Mani Djazmi meets Peru's Renato Tapia and Australia's Trent Sainsbury.
27 Apr 2018,26 mins
Chicharito, Sam Kerr and a trip to Corsica
Mexican striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez looks ahead to the World Cup.
20 Apr 2018,26 mins
One Crazy Night in Rome
AS Roma owner James Pallotta reflects on his team's astonishing win against Barcelona.
13 Apr 2018,26 mins
The Goalkeeper Who Wants to be an Astronaut and other stories
Goalkeeper Wouter Dronkers talks about his interest in medicine, astrophysics and aliens.
06 Apr 2018,26 mins
Warming Up for the World Cup
Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi, Poland's Lukasz Fabianski and World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu
30 Mar 2018,26 mins
A Very Curious Match and the Sad Story of Femi Opabunmi
Was the Malta team that lost 12-1 to Spain in 1983 the victim of a doping scandal?
22 Mar 2018,26 mins
Greek Super League Suspension, Veteran Football and Remolding Mali
What can be done to fix Greek football after the league's latest suspension?
15 Mar 2018,26 mins
Will Gay Fans Be Safe at the World Cup in Russia?
Russia’s anti-racism inspector says that gay fans shouldn’t fear going to the tournament.
08 Mar 2018,26 mins
Monday Night Boycotts, Cancelled Seasons and Stadiums for All
We hear why German fans are staying home and being counted in protest over Monday games.
01 Mar 2018,26 mins
The Troubles of a Premier League Footballer
Former Newcastle United player Kieron Dyer talks about the sexual abuse he suffered.
22 Feb 2018,26 mins
Saudis in Spain, Mauricio Pellegrino and Östersunds FK
Will Saudi Arabia's deal with La Liga backfire if their players don't get game time?
15 Feb 2018,26 mins
Gus Poyet, Jade North and Gernot Rohr
Bordeaux coach Gus Poyet talks about the pressures of management.
08 Feb 2018,26 mins
Racism in Germany, Morocco 2026 and Pochettino
Nigerian defender Leon Balogun talks about the racist abuse he's suffered in Germany.
01 Feb 2018,26 mins
Taribo West, Steve Parish and the Fifa Way
Nigeria's Taribo West talks about the pitfalls of being a footballer
25 Jan 2018,26 mins
The Pioneers
A first-hand account from the first women allowed into football stadia in Saudi Arabia.
18 Jan 2018,26 mins
In Conversation with Pablo Zabaleta
Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta talks about the heartbreak of losing a World Cup final.
11 Jan 2018,26 mins
Melon Trees, Presidents and Orphans
On the show...Cameroon's Lauren, Liberian President George Weah & Nigeria's Odion Ighalo.
04 Jan 2018,26 mins
The Road to Russia: The Story of World Cup Dreams and Heartbreak
Relive the highs and lows on the road to Russia 2018.
28 Dec 2017,26 mins
Football’s Wild West: The Story of the North American Soccer League
Former players remember the rise-and-fall of the original North American Soccer League.
21 Dec 2017,26 mins
US Soccer Politics, Adnan Januzaj and Steaua Bucharest
US Soccer Presidential candidate Steve Gans gives his vision for the future of the game.
14 Dec 2017,26 mins