Episodes
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Mikel John Obi preview a pair of mouthwatering World Cup semi-finals starting with France v Spain - will France's firepower be able to crack the steely Spanish defence? Will Lamine Yamal have his moment and see his side through to another final?
And of course there's England v Argentina, will the brilliance of Messi be too much for England or will our strength going forward see us over the line?
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Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Ally McCoist react to England beating Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final thanks to yet more brilliance from Jude Bellingham. How long can we turn in substandard performances while relying on our stars to bail us out?
We also hear from Alan Shearer who has particularly strident views on Djed Spence being denied a penalty by VAR
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Joe Cole reflect on the first quarter-final as France beat Morocco 2-0 thanks to another impressive showing from Kylian Mbappe. Can any of the other contenders stop Didier Deschamps' side?
There's also a look at the surprising decision by FIFA to extend the suspension of England's Jarell Quansah to two matches following his red card against Mexico
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Joe Cole react to Argentina's late comeback as they beat Egypt 3-2 in a game which featured yet another goal, and an assist, from Messi and a contentious VAR call that left Egypt up in arms
We also look at Switzerland progressing via penalties against Colombia in a shootout which continued the trend of centre-backs stepping up and missing their penalties
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Gary Lineker sits down with the Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani to talk soccer, his Arsenal origin story and get his views on the impact the World Cup is having in his city and beyond
They also talk ticket prices, hydration breaks, and some of the wider issues surrounding the tournament
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Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Brad Friedel, Joe Hart, Alex Aljoe and Aitch react to a famous England win over Mexico at the Azteca. They pick out huge performances from the likes of Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon as they overcame a hostile atmosphere and a red card to finish the match 3-2 victors. After defeating Brazil, all eyes turn to Norway who await Thomas Tuchel and his men in Miami for the Quarter Finals.
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Christopher Eccleston discuss a World Cup classic, as Cape Verde took Argentina to extra time before finally losing 3-2.
They also look at Thomas Tuchel's preparations for their knockout game against Mexico on Sunday and the tactical matchups that will be pivotal to England's chances of victory.
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Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Brad Friedel and Rob Beckett react to England's 2-1 win over DR Congo thanks to a late brace from Harry Kane - should we be worried about that performance or is relying on your world class players to get you over the line perfectly acceptable? Micah and Gary have different views...
We also look at the USA's victory over Bosnia with Brad and assess their chances of progressing further in the competition
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Emma Hayes, Millie Bright and Joe Cole break down a big World Cup shock as a disappointing Germany were sent home by Paraguay on penalties.
They also reflect on Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Japan, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men overturning an early goal to put the South Americans through to the Round of 16.
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards are joined by five-time Ryder cup winner Ian Poulter and our England reporter Rob Jones to reflect on England's 2-0 win over Panama that saw them top the group thanks to another big performance from Jude Bellingham
We also get the thoughts of Harry Maguire after his former teammate Harry Kane broke Gary's record and became England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup
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England's second group game curse struck again as they laboured to a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston. Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and Patrick Vieira for reaction to a disappointing performance from Thomas Tuchel's side.
There's also a look at Cristiano Ronaldo joining the party as he scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.
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Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Ally McCoist, Joe Hart and Mo Gilligan reflect on Lamine Yamal inspiring Spain to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and they also look at the amazing scenes in Miami as Cape Verde fought to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay to keep their dream of qualifying for the knockout stage alove.
Mo also has tales of playing alongside Roberto Carlos and Cafu at Soccer Aid and Joe Hart reveals what it's like to face down Messi one-on-one.
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Gary Lineker is joined by Joe Cole, Harry Maguire, Patrick Vieira and Sex Education star Asa Butterfield to reflect on Scotland's narrow defeat to an impressive Morocco side - where does that leave Steve Clarke's men heading into their final group game with Brazil?
Speaking of Brazil, they put three past Haiti to keep pace with Morocco, with Matheus Cunha bagging a brace. There's also a look at USA's dominant win and performance over Australia.
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and World Cup winner Patrick Vieira reflect on a brilliant night for England as they opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were at the heart of it all but they also look at Tuchel's selection in defence, his use of the substitutes, and the stern words he had for the team as they went in level at the break.
Plus we look at Cristiano Ronaldo failing to impress as Portugal limped to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Joe Cole were joined on Netlifx in New York by Harry Maguire who lifted the lid on the conversation where Thomas Tuchel delivered the news that he wasn't in the World Cup squad and how it happened over facetime!
There's also discussion of England's chances, the importance of Jordan Henderson, and what Jude Bellingham is really like behind the scenes
Plus the team reflects on the amazing performance by Cape Verde in battling to a 0-0 draw with European Champions Spain
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Scotland won their must-win game against Haiti and now find themselves top of Group C after Brazil and Morocco's 1-1 draw. Gary, Alan, Micah and Joe Cole look at both of those games as well as reacting to USA's impressive 4-1 over Paraguay on Friday.
We're also joined in the studio by Niall Horan with tales of partying with Neymar and Messi
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The World Cup has finally started and it was a very lively opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a game with three red cards.
Gary, Alan and Micah are joined live in their Times Square studio by Frank Lampard and Joe Cole to look at the game and get the pair's thoughts on who Thomas Tuchel should select for England's game against Croatia
There's also a look at the challenge ahead for Lampard as he tries to keep Coventry up next season and the ex-Chelsea duo give us their take on Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid
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Gary, Alan and Micah get into World Cup mode as the tournament approaches, breaking down key talking points and setting the scene for what’s to come on the biggest stage in football.
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Gary is joined by his former England teammate Terry Butcher to discuss his powerful new documentary, Butcher: Invisible Wounds. Terry opens up about the devastating loss of his son, Chris, and explains how sharing his story in the documentary has helped him cope with his grief and continue the healing process.
The pair also look back on Terry's remarkable football career, from the glory years at Ipswich Town and Rangers to his unforgettable experiences with England. They revisit some of the most iconic moments in English football history, including the infamous "Hand of God" match agains...
The season's final quiz is here, and it's make-or-break for Alan. The topic: the Brazilians with the most Premier League appearances. With only one victory to his name all season, can he finally topple Micah and salvage some pride before the curtain falls?
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Gary and Micah review the Champions League final as Arsenal had their dreams dashed in a penalty shootout and PSG became only the second team to win the competition in back-to-back seasons
Did the referee get the big penalty calls right? Was it a victory for PSG's style of football over Arsenal's attempt to rely on their defence? And what sort of player does Arteta need to add to his squad in order to go one better next season?
We also react to the news of Liverpool deciding to part ways with Arne Slot and reportedly replace him with Andoni Iraola. Have they been harsh on Slot conside...
Arch rivals Alan and Micah go head-to-head once again in this week’s quiz, tackling one challenge: naming the Premier League players with the most left-footed goals.
With Gary officially retired from quiz duty after a run of disastrous performances, the pressure is on. But when Micah’s own teammate lets him down at a crucial moment, could it hand Alan the victory?
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Real Madrid's shambolic season has featured Tchouaméni and Valverde fined for scrapping, Xabi Alonso sacked, a underwhelming caretaker spell from Alvaro Arbeloa, fans booing the players, no trophies, and a distant second place finish - so naturally the man to bring order to the chaos is...Jose Mourinho? Gary and Alex Aljoe look at the latest coming from the Bernabeu as Mourinho looks set to return, but he may have to wait for Florentino Perez to be re-elected as President first.
To add insult to injury the World Cup will be the first not to feature any Real Madrid players in the Spain sq...
Gary and Alan break down a dramatic final day of the Premier League season.
West Ham tried their best to survive by beating Leeds 3-0, but it wasn't enough as Tottenham beat Everton to avoid relegation on the final day. So the Hammers are down for the first time in 14 years.
Arsenal finally got their hands on the trophy after 22 years, with a record 19 goals from corners and 19 clean sheets.
They covered Pep Guardiola's emotional final goodbye at City, Mohamed Salah's record-breaking Liverpool farewell, and Bruno Fernandes making assists history.
And then there's Sunderland. Ba...
Gary returns to the quizmaster’s chair as Alan and Micah go head-to-head once again, this time testing their knowledge on the Portuguese players with the most Premier League appearances.
After Micah’s dramatic comeback in their last showdown, can Alan bounce back and even the score, or will Micah continue his winning streak and take another W?
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Arsenal are Premier League champions at last. After 22 years of waiting, Mikel Arteta’s side finally get over the line following Manchester City’s draw at Bournemouth. Gary and Alan break down how Arsenal ignored the pressure, silenced the doubters, and delivered when it mattered most.
The guys also react to the growing reports that Pep Guardiola could be set to leave Manchester City, discussing the legacy he leaves behind and the enormous impact he’s had on English football, not just on the Premier League, but the game as a whole.
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Manchester City beat Chelsea at Wembley to complete the domestic double, with Pep Guardiola claiming his 20th trophy at the club in just 10 years. Has Pep cemented himself as the greatest manager in Premier League history? And with fresh speculation surrounding his future, will he still be at the Etihad next season?
At the other end of the table, West Ham’s problems continue after a heavy defeat to Newcastle. With defensive issues mounting and confidence draining, are the Hammers heading for relegation — or is there still hope of a dramatic escape?
Plus, Gary and Alan discuss Mohamed ...
Gary sits down with Jamie Vardy to talk about Jamie's new show on Netflix: Untold UK: Jamie Vardy, and reflect on one of football’s most remarkable journeys. From being released by Sheffield Wednesday and working in a factory, to rising through the non-league system, joining Leicester City and becoming a Premier League champion, Jamie opens up about the highs, setbacks and defining moments that shaped his career.
Together, they look back on Leicester’s historic title-winning season, what made Jamie such a deadly goalscorer, how adversity fuelled his mentality, and the unforgettable Premi...
Alan Shearer hosts this week’s quiz as Gary and Micah battle it out over the 10 most expensive Premier League exports of all time. Can Gary Lineker finally dig deep and claim a rare victory, or is he destined to return to life as the permanent quizmaster? Meanwhile, Micah Richards enters with just one defeat to his name, but can he continue his dominant run and come out on top once again?
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Barcelona are crowned La Liga champions after defeating Real Madrid at the Camp Nou. How has Hansi Flick galvanised this exciting young Barcelona side, and just how far can this new generation go in the seasons ahead?
Meanwhile, the pressure is mounting on Real Madrid CF after one of the most disappointing campaigns in the club’s recent history. Reports of dressing-room unrest, including an alleged bust-up between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, have only added to the chaos. With questions being asked from top to bottom, could José Mourinho be the man to restore order at the B...