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A look at Ralf's return and the 2022 World Cup.

Jonathan Higgins explains why dreams can come true for minnows and the team discuss the prospect of players not returning to Russia.

Nima Roodsari joins to talk Inter Milan and Italian football. The team question pressure on Daniil Medvedev to 'announce' and the BFFQuiz.

After 2 yesrs we finally get Vasily Artemyev in studio and it is worth the wait! He talks 6 Nations plus rugby in Russia. The gang discuss the collapse in Loko and Spartak's latest embarassment.

The most difficult and draining Capital Sports ever. Little light at the end of the tunnel and the sports world turning on Russia. The brilliant Thierry Vildarry joins to give the most honest takes on the Winter Olympics, doping and the cost of war.

With former guests Tarasova + Morozov grabbing Silver, Beijing bid farewell to the most hated Olympics since the last one. Russian football returns as does Alexander Zotov. Plus Alina Miagkova reports from Italy and Hellas Verona!

Another doping case to deal with and Russia again in the spotlight. Paul Hook joins to preview the Superbowl and Alina reports from Verona.

The gang are joined by Kieron Stewart of the Transfer Exchange Show to talk football and more. While in studio Rugby Club Fili tell about their fight for a home field. And a special guest joins from isolation in Italy.

Steve Kay joins Andy Mc to talk football transfers, while Iseult and Andrew delve into the choppy waters of sportsperson misbehaving. Why are journalists so reluctant to blow the whistle?

A deep dive into the world of sports and the first part of discussion on the legacy of Lamine Diack with his son Papa. Plus the latest football transfer news.

2022 sees Capital Sports tackle the wild tale of Novak Djokovic, Rafa Benitez and Fedor Smolov. The Transfer Exchange Show boys join to discuss who is and isn't on the move

A stellar line up on Capital Sports. We round up the biggest events of the year and find out everyone's highs, lows and hopes for 2022.

A stellar line up on Capital Sports. We round up the biggest events of the year and find out everyone's highs, lows and hopes for 2022.

As covid waves goodbye to more sports fixtures, the team try to predict what's coming down the line. John Nichols joins to discuss the ongoing fight for justice against overwhelming odds in US Gymnastics.

Russian football stops for Winter while the English game staggers on. Prof. Jon Pike to talk the thorny topic of transgender athletes and how they are failed by authorities.

CSKA Moscow star Sh'Nia Gordon talks about her favourite hotdog toppings while assessing the standard of football in Russia. Peter Staunton of goal.com talks mustard and the Goal 50. The team discuss just why Loko were happy to lose their man.

Man Utd pull the trigger and Andrew Flint is joined by Danny Armstrong and Karan Tejwani to discuss what comes next. Iseult rejoices over resurgent Spurs and Peter P talks Enes v LeBron.

The Transfer Exchange boys join to discuss the rights and wrongs of going to Qatar and mandatory vaccinations. While the team bemoan Russia's lost chance and Peter P's Granny's psychic ability.

Author and publisher James Corbett joins to discuss his debut novel, The Outsiders, and how Spurs are lining up Conte.

A wild weekend of results with Ole almost gone. Plus Nima Roodsary talking the state of Serie A. Spartak Moscow collapse in St. Petes and United battered in Manchester.

Valeri keeps Russia on the road to Qatar while US sports collapse into insanity.

Jonathan Higgins joins the gang to discuss Ireland's turnaround, Saudi's taking over and Russia's progress to Qatar.

Legendary commentator Derek Rae joins to talk about his love for German football and the chances of Russia going to Qatar are to the fore.

New York Times' Global sports reporter Tariq Panja joins to discuss dark arts in the transfer market and FIFA's rationale for a biennial World Cip. Plus the BFF Quiz reloads after listening to Artem Dzyuba's change of heart.

The gang discuss the prospect of a FIFA World Cup every 2 years with Footballers Union CEO Alexander Zotov.

Valeri Karpin rescues Russia, for now, while CSKA Moscow falter. Peter Staunton of Goal.com joins to talk Cristiano Ronaldo and stays on for the Big Fat Filthy Quiz.

Zambian Olympian Tilka Paljk joins to talk her path to Tokyo and the challenges she continues to face. The Russian team is given a once over and a perfect preview of upcoming Russian Premier League matches.

Leaping our of Summer the team talk Russia's upcoming football failure, Cristiano Ronaldo, football transfers and of course, the Big Fat Filthy Quiz.

Steve Kay from The Transfer Exchange Show joins to talk football transfers while the gang assess Valeri Karpin's 1st Russian team. Plus will Messi join Beckham in a sarong, in Miami?

Capital Sports is boarded by a Pirate (Irwin) as the AFP legend talks Tokyo and books. The gang run through Russian and English Premier leagues and the #BFFQuiz is back.

Kirill Breydo joins to talk Russian football and Loko's deep issues. The gang discuss how Simone Biles might not be as on the level as we hope. And the Big Fat Filthy Quiz turns crazy.

Karpin is appointed Russian coach, as predicted by Capital Sports, and we're joined by Alexander Zotov, CEO of the All Russia Football Players Union, and Ivan Zhidkov, Editor in Chief of Sport Daily. Plus a debate about the Olympics, an RPL round up and a quiz collapse.

Jack Parrock and Thierry Vildary join the gang to discuss what to do with England fans and how to save cycling from itself.

We build up to the European Final with a full on preview of England and Italy, plus a look at Russia's coaching options and Conor McGregor's doomed future.

Down to the last 4 in the Euros and everyone is excited. Sha'Carri Richardson is a dope, apparently. Anastasia Pivovarova joins to talk life after sport

The team talk football, athletics, protests, transgender rights and the filthiest quiz on radio

The team talk football, athletics, protests, transgender rights and the filthiest quiz on radio

The team looks back at the Europa and Champions League finals, peeks at the upcoming Euros and are joined by journalist and author Jonathan O'Brien for a chat about his excellent book "Euro Summits".

1 week on from the "superleague" announcement, the project is on ice with torrents of hypocrisy from clubs, fans and media. Goal.com's Peter Staunton joins to discuss what next for football and just where could Jurgen Klopp go.

As football continues to eat itself with the European Super League, the team are joined by Alexander Zotov and Jonathan Higgins to discuss the impact.

Capital Sports turns 4 and parties hard! We announce the new Olympic sports and have our Big Fat Filthy Quiz.

Moscow clubs chase Zenit, Jennifer Sey's advice to parents by Alan Moore

In part 2 of this 2 part special we asked Larry McCarthy - why are the GAA World Games so important for the growth of Gaelic Games; his path to the Presidency; the non-Irish involved in the GAA and his hopes for the coming year.

Road to Qatar, Larry Olubamiwo, Richard Poxon by Alan Moore

This Sunday's Game returns with episode number 40 and the 1st of a 2 part interview with new GAA President Larry McCarthy. In this show Larry tells the story of how he made the move to America after a chance meeting on an airplane. The GAA- support in going further in education, the importance of GAA's overseas community and why we're never far from home. Known as the Professor in Seton Hall University, Larry describes just how Third Level sports in the US differ from those at home.

Road to Qatar 2022 begins by Alan Moore

Russian Football, British doping, Thierry Vildary by Alan Moore

Athlete A, Jennifer Sey, Women's Day by Alan Moore

Steven Scragg, Russian Football, KHL by Alan Moore

Kara Goucher, Russian Football, GOAT Coach by Alan Moore

GOAT, Liverpool collapse, BFFQuiz by Alan Moore

The race for 2nd by Alan Moore

Transfers and No Tokyo by Alan Moore

United or City for the title by Alan Moore

Football transfers and FC Veles by Alan Moore

Ice cold in Capital Sports and football transfers by Alan Moore

New Year, more fun with Capital Sports by Alan Moore

Brexit football, Alexander Zotov, BFFQuiz Finale by Alan Moore

English football, Loko Loco + Quiz #1 by Alan Moore

Christmas capers with Capital Sports #2 by Alan Moore

Christmas capers with Capital Sports #1 by Alan Moore

The team discuss what are the best sports books to enjoy this festive season and then end up discussing cannibalism. Before the show descends into near farce with the BFFQuiz.

Fighting racism, Rodchenkov and doping, BFFQuiz by Alan Moore

Western Awakening: The show has a very green and red colour today though the talk will mostly be about the excellent initiative of #itsgoodtotalkgaa David Brady has been a winner on and off the field, and his creation of the #itsgoodtotalkgaa has been a gamechanger for many. The idea has been copied by other sports organisations and gone far beyond spots. David joins to chat about the reason why he began it and surprises us with who has joined in. Peter Staunton is a leading soccer writer and Senior Editor with the World's largest soccer website, goal.com. He's also from Castlebar and is waiting for the day when Sam is covered in green and red ribbons. He also gives a little insight into the "curse" that could yet prevent Mayo from an All-Ireland win.

A strong hour of radio with David Brady on his initative #itsgoodtotalkgaa and the need to listen. Stuart Gilhooley of the PFAI joins to talk Conan Byrne's #itsgoodtotalkloi and just how successful the League of Ireland has been this year. Alexander Zotov of the ARFPU talks player welfare too and how one club covered up a covid positive. And the 2 leaders of player unions join our multinational crew for the Big Fat Filthy Quiz!

From the Lee to the Amstel, introducing GGE's new Chairperson, John Murphy. In our last show of November we catch up with the new Chair of Europe, John Murphy of Amsterdam (by way of Cork). We find out that Holland is not John's first stop since leaving Cork and that he almost didn't get the chance to play Gaelic Games. He tells about his plans for 2020-21 and just how important it is to acknowledge best practices in our clubs and to make other GGE clubs aware of them. And just what is his long term goal for Gaelic Games in Europe. And did we mention, he's from Cork?

As Stan Cherchesov teeters on the brink, we ask is it time to go? Liverpool's injury crisis and NFL covid outbreaks. Just how far should managers go to motivate players and should it stay in the dressing room. Bloody Sunday 1920 remembered and a massive BFFQuiz. Special guests: Jonathan Higgins and John Murphy.

As Stan Cherchesov teeters on the brink, we ask is it time to go? Liverpool's injury crisis and NFL covid outbreaks. Just how far should managers go to motivate players and should it stay in the dressing room. Bloody Sunday 1920 remembered and a massive BFFQuiz. Special guests: Jonathan Higgins and John Murphy.

Russia and Mainland Europe's #1 Radio Sports show, Capital Sports on Capital FM. The burning questions:- With leader Artem Dzyuba removed, how will Russia fare? How is the UEFA Nations League shaping up. Women's sports in focus. And NFL rundown. Head injuries in sports. GOAL 50 Winners with Peter Staunton. And the Big Fat Filthy Quiz.

Russia and Mainland Europe's #1 Radio Sports show, Capital Sports on Capital FM. The burning questions:- With leader Artem Dzyuba removed, how will Russia fare? How is the UEFA Nations League shaping up. Women's sports in focus. And NFL rundown. Head injuries in sports. GOAL 50 Winners with Peter Staunton. And the Big Fat Filthy Quiz.

We've gone to games since childhood, never thinking the unthinkable, that we might never return home. 100 years ago, on the 21st of November, 14 people went to watch a challenge match between Dublin and Tipperary at Croke Park. They never made it home. Gaelic Games Europe and This Sunday's Game have produced a special 2 part series of shows with award-winning author and Sunday Times GAA Writer Michael Foley. Michael, as well as being one of the leading GAA writers of our age, has also worked to lay to rest those for whom history had forgotten. In this show he talks about how he found himself, in 2007, asking just what happened that fateful day in 1920 and how it led him to standing beside a child's graveside, delivering a eulogy.

In Part 1 of Sunday's show Andrew Flint brings us through a topsy turvy time in Russian football with Artem Dzyuba losing his place in the National Team. Andy Mc looks at English football's mad weekend and Karan Tejwani joins to talk about his new book "Wings of Change" about the questionable Red Bull empire. Iseult Cody has the top of the 3rd and the 2 Andy's join in a discussion of the week's news.

The team are joined by Justin McDermott of Jigsaw.ie to discuss the benefits of fitness, training and sport in getting mentally fit. With the case of young Jeremy Wisten still fresh, and media and public laughing at Artem Dzyuba, they ask just where does it stop. Justin stays on to discuss how important it is to look out for teens and young people, but that we need to start with ourselves. Plus the vitality gained from a good sleep. And the BFF Quiz rounds off another powerful show.

The first show of November tackles the perennial problems of fundraising and sponsorship, and looks ahead to where GGE could be in 10 years time. Just what are we doing right and what do we need to improve. How becoming even more inclusive and European will benefit us in the long run, and how we are getting some times right. GGE's Chairperson Tony Bass and Sponsorship Officer Diarmuid O'Donovan joined us on Friday evening to discuss just what we need to focus on.

Just how inclusive are we? What do we do to ensure that everyone gets a game? That everyone has a place in our club? And are our Camog's and Ladies footballers given the same acknowledgement and support, time and resources as Hurlers and Men's footballers? Enya Hand of the magnificent 20x20 campaign joins to discuss just how we can increase the visibility of women's sport in all areas and just how we can truly create a huge boost for future generations. 20x20 is 2 years old this month and while mainly Irish-based, all GGE clubs can get involved right now to make our clubs and community even better! We can make a long story short, today!

How much is too much? Asked to give a share of their wealth to support lower league clubs and the English Premier League show their fangs, ripping off fans unable to visit stadia. The foursome in the 4th tackle PPV. Former British Cycling coach Ken Matheson joins to discuss the ongoing farce of the Freeman trial and just why we all need to take a step back and remember just what sport should be about. Corruption and pursuit of glory is killing sport, not just in Russia and the UK, but everywhere. And the Big Fat Filthy Quiz has a special guest from the Moscow Shamrocks!

Diskoteka Avaria's Alexei Serov joined the team in studio to discuss just why football is so important for him and how can Russia improve conditions to develop the game. Andrew Flint talks international break, covid and looks ahead to the return of the RPL. James Rower closes the transfer window and answers the question as to who won and lost.

With events and matches postponed or canceled, we need to find solutions or intelligent planning to sort out the sports world, our 4some in the 4th tackles it head on. Gabe Polsky joins to talk about his latest docufilm, Red Penguins, and reminds us that sports should be about fun, love and freedom. And just what motivates him to have us think differently about how we view sport? And the Big Fat Filthy Quiz has a very, very surprised and surprising winner!

From the 4some in the 4th to Michele Verroken to the Big Fat Filthy Quiz, Capital Sports took more steps on saving sport from itself!

Andrew Flint reviews the action in the Russian Premier League and gives his opinion on why Spartak might be for real this time. Kieron Stewart of The Transfer Exchange Show looks back at the weekend in England, explains why no fans is good fun, for players, and just who might be on the move this week. Iseult Cody looks at the application of the handball rule that ruined her weekend, while Alex B reminds us that the NHL is still a thing

In this second of our 2 part special with All-Ireland referee David Gough, we ask the question - Are we doing enough to make our organisation more inclusive - to combat discrimination and ensuring that from dressing room to pitch to stands, we are all one family? While we can all pat ourselves on the back and thing we're all doing great, just how is the GAA for LGBT and minorities? Do people in rural areas feel comfortable living the lives they wish? David continues to fight for inclusiveness and discusses one excellent project in Irish schools that just might be a game changer. And on a personal level, what else is left for a referee when they've reffed the biggest game of them all? Is there a referee's union? And do referees watch matches or other referees?

So many questions and so little time. We begin with the Russian Premier League and Andrew Flint, then head to England and Scotland to catch Andy Mc, Legal Eagle Iseult Cody answers what happens when games are postponed. Alex B has a North American round up, the team discuss how Seb Coe can continue as head of World Athletics and how to clean up the sport, GFNY's Uli Fluhme answers the question "Should we believe in miracles" as Tadej Pogacar motors to victory in the Tour de France. And....the Big Fat Filthy Quiz!

So many questions and so little time. We begin with the Russian Premier League and Andrew Flint, then head to England and Scotland to catch Andy Mc, Legal Eagle Iseult Cody answers what happens when games are postponed. Alex B has a North American round up, the team discuss how Seb Coe can continue as head of World Athletics and how to clean up the sport, GFNY's Uli Fluhme answers the question "Should we believe in miracles" as Tadej Pogacar motors to victory in the Tour de France. And....the Big Fat Filthy Quiz!

In this part 1 of a 2 part special, elite referee David Gough joins us to discuss the effect of covid on Dublin and refereeing. How knowing the rules means lifelong learning. And just why it's important to let the kids play! He explains how there is no "warning" system in the rulebook, that supporters need to know this is our community and that we need to make sure we remember that we all belong. David has been a great friend of the GAA in Europe and continues to support refereeing initiatives in our region. And as we mention at the top of the show, sure he's almost from Louth so we can let him away with being from Meath!

A Moscow derby results in Sochi sitting top of the table, in England Liverpool struggle to beat new boys Leeds. McGregor is arrested and boxers sue managers. Caradh O'Donovan talks how athletes need to stand together to fight for the rights of those around them and her own road to Olympic glory. Dmitry Derunets talks about Dynamo Moscow's return to Europe and their chances of progression. North America gets a good look while we delve into the darkness of the Big Fat Filthy Quiz!

A Moscow derby results in Sochi sitting top of the table, in England Liverpool struggle to beat new boys Leeds. McGregor is arrested and boxers sue managers. Caradh O'Donovan talks how athletes need to stand together to fight for the rights of those around them and her own road to Olympic glory. Dmitry Derunets talks about Dynamo Moscow's return to Europe and their chances of progression. North America gets a good look while we delve into the darkness of the Big Fat Filthy Quiz!

It's a non-stop job for GGE's Development Officer Ben McEntee. Even in lockdown he was helping set up clubs, organise grants and using Google Maps to make sure he knew where new clubs would be located. From Limerick, via Carlow, Ben is in Eindhoven, Holland where the Shamrocks created some local history by fielding a hurling team and soon a Ladies football team. We discuss the issues surrounding setting up clubs in Europe, of getting the balance right between Irish and Native, and most importantly, how to make the most of development funds!

The show returns to 2 hours and it goes very quickly! Jonathan Higgins of Virgin Media joins to preview the English Premier League and talk Liverpool's chances of a repeat. Peter Staunton, Senior Editor with Goal.com, talks the Messi scoop and how Goal.com is leading the football news world. Anfrew Flint rounds up Russian football, Andy Mc and Iseult Cody chat sports news, while Alex B, Boz Zambia and Double N are all on to win gold in the Big Fat Filthy Quiz!

The show returns to 2 hours and it goes very quickly! Jonathan Higgins of Virgin Media joins to preview the English Premier League and talk Liverpool's chances of a repeat. Peter Staunton, Senior Editor with Goal.com, talks the Messi scoop and how Goal.com is leading the football news world. Anfrew Flint rounds up Russian football, Andy Mc and Iseult Cody chat sports news, while Alex B, Boz Zambia and Double N are all on to win gold in the Big Fat Filthy Quiz!

Andrew Flint kicks off the show being confirmed as the an oracle after he rightly predicted where Alexei Miranchuk would end up. He also looks over the Russian Premier League and National Team, plus ahead to the English Premier League. Thierry Vildary joins to discuss Le Tour, what was in Remco's pocket and how the makers of the "Lance" documentary dodged the hard questions. And will the weather play a factor in this year's race? Finally we tackle the messy questions of Harry Maguire and Messi's next stop, with Andrew Flint, Andy Mc, Alex B and Boz Zambia.

As the last club in Europe returns to action this weekend, This Sunday's Game discusses what has to be done to keep Gaelic Games moving forward in Europe. GGE Chairperson Tony Bass drops in for a chat between refereeing assignments and updates us on what's happening around the continent. How clubs need to get players and themselves registered, and just how GGE could provide yet another blueprint for the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association. Plus Tony has the final say on last year's Renault GAA World Games where Europe embraced the spirit and ethos of the 2019 event.

GGE's Secretary John White answers the call in Zurich and let's us know just how the vital club/player registration process is doing. He outlines the simple steps needed to take and how important it is for clubs to register 11 players and get a voice come Convention. What took him from Laois to Switzerland? Just as importantly, just how has GAA in Zurich grown from a hurling club to a full multi-code GAA club that continues to grow.

We find out why Zambians are slower than their neighbours, why boxing is back banging, rugby guinea pigs, CFL's shut down, Russian football rising, Wigan questions, Central Asian leagues swinging, dusty football in Turkmenistan and more. Plus just which club should you support in the Champions League semi-finals!

This week we're joined by GGE's Referee's Coordinator JJ Keaney. He explains some new rule changes as well as the importance of players and coaches actually understanding the laws of the games. With sin bins, kick outs and marks all tweaked this season, the show is essential listening for anyone who wants to get the best from their game or team. Additionally, just how important is a good tackle in Ladies football and what has been happening off the field this year in Europe. And we'll reminisce about last year's World Games where JJ and 3 referees from GGE enjoyed time with their Irish counterparts.

Why would a reputable journalist base a story on a criminal fugitive and 4 year old tweet? Did he mean to lie or is it something deeper? The team discuss Sunday's under-researched piece by the Mail on Sunday. Is it just a game or simple tabloid dross? Why are Spartak facing penalties? Are their fans whingers? Should Celtic just hand over the title from shame? Why should women be restricted to 2 minute boxing rounds? Drogba enters the race as the Zambian title one finishes. Plus who our hosts pick as places to hate, destroy or give a kick up the backside.

We round off our 2 part look back at the 2019 GAA World Games.  We have 4 more players sharing their memories and views, plus a behind the scenes look at the club twinning initiative that took the World of GAA by storm. Julie Lepitre of Paris Gaels/Team France, Orlaith Duffy Zaragoza/Team Iberia Irish Ladies, Tim Wooldridge Zaragoza/Team Iberia Native Men and Robin Scheich Darmstadt/Team Germany come alive at the mention of the World Games. Alan Barry, Secretary of Tourin Ballinwillin GAA Club recounts the journey from being invited to host a team to the build up, event and lingering fond memories.  Plus how the smallest club in Waterford played their part during the covid crisis. And a little tip of the hat to the Deise as we end the show. A huge thanks to all those who played, coached, managed, organised, bled, sweated and cried so that GGE showed what Gaelic Games truly are! To John Horan, Pat Daly and his team, to the people and clubs of Waterford who made the Renault GAA World Games 2019 the greatest sports event in Ireland in 2019! We all hope for more of the same in 2022!

Just how good are strip club hot wings? Is it tough to kill your Granny? Why does Andrew hate Burnley? What is Didier doing? Is back garden boxing a boom or bust?

A year to the day after they ended, we revisit the Renault GAA World Games 2019. GGE had the largeest contingent there and fully embraced the ethos of the event - Be part of something great! In part 1 of this 2 part review, we speak with GAA's Pat Daly who brought the games to life and to his native Waterford. He tells us just who the GAA are and how the World Games can help the association grow in the right way. And what is wellbeing and how is it related to the Kazan Action Plan? Pat has the answers and the awards! We hear from 4 players who represented teams from GGE and it almost sounds like an idea for a Celia Ahern book - a Galician, a Frenchman, an Aussie and a Russian all arrived in Ireland and fell deeper in love, with Gaelic Games. Oli Garcia, Matthieu Coq, Wenjing Zhuang and Anna Borisova share their memories.

The team cover the usual wide range of issues and end up discussing just what Russia has been doing wrong. When everybody else is doing it, why is Russia alone in being targeted. Alan, Andrew, Iseult and Alex come up with ways to solve the conundrum! Plus NBA and MHL rundowns, boxing is back, Bennell is back in court and the battle of the Russian misery porn is decided.