The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Michael Cox and special guest Simon Kuper to celebrate Frank Rijkaard.

Technically gifted, Rijkaard could play anywhere on the pitch and was the gel in two of the greatest ever club sides at Milan and Ajax, winning 7 league titles and 3 Champions Leagues.

He helped the Netherlands to win Euro 88 alongside Van Basten and Gullit, but despite being a quiet understated man, is ironically best known for spitting in Rudi Voller's mullet at Italia 90.

As a manager he combined his Dutch 'Total Football' roots with some steely defensiveness picked up in Italy and helped return Barcelona back to their former glory.

But since managing in Saudi back in 2013 he's barely been seen, so what happened to Frank Rijkaard?

Plus Duncan's Dutch quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones, Xavi Bird and Jesse Howard.

•Part 1a - Rijkaard, a world class all-rounder (00.40)

•Part 1b - Duncan’s Dutch quiz question (06.30)

•Part 1c - The Totally Extra Almanac (07.40)

•Part 2a - Rijkaard’s extraordinary career (11.15)

•Part 2b - Playing with and being managed by Cruyff (14.00)

•Part 2c - His favourite position (16.20)

•Part 2d - Netherlands’ 88 Euros title (17.15)

•Part 3a - His time in Milan (21.30) 

•Part 3b - The return to Ajax (26.30)

•Part 4a - Rijkaard’s managerial career (33.40)

•Part 4b - His time at Barca (39.00)

•Part 4c - Teaching Messi to pass (48.20)

•Part 4d - The answer to Duncan’s quiz question - (51.00)

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After a pair of cup exits, what awaits for Carrick, De Zerbi and others ahead of Matchday 5 in the Premier League?

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Dan Kilpatrick and Benji Lanyado in the studio.

It’s 3 defeats from 6 for Man United as they throw away a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford to lose - the first time that’s happened in 50 years. Free-scoring Brighton are the team to progress in the Carabao Cup. And they host champions Arsenal on Saturday.

Spurs score but are eliminated at Anfield after a Szoboszlai screamer. They welcome Aston Villa to North London with the two teams having scored just one league goal between them. How long before either manager walks out the door?

Sunderland are victorious in their first European game in 53 years, ahead of a trip to the Etihad on Sunday. And Yorkshire sit 3rd and 4th in the Premier League!

We review the VAR audio from the Manchester derby, and Burnham and Carney at the Hill Dickinson.

Plus Man City’s class of 2022 and which footballers have degrees?

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 West Ham and Spurs - sliding doors

04:13 Midweek results

05:49 Man United 2-3 Brighton

13:50 Old Trafford VAR audio released

15:55 JJ Gabriel wants out of Man Utd

17:43 Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham and Spurs v Villa preview

28:45 The Max Dowman show at Ipswich

30:10 Burnham and Carney at Everton-Wolves

31:39 Barca hit seven

35:16 Man City's class of 2022 and Sunderland's return to Europe

39:22 Yorkshire flying high

43:45 The rest of the Premier League weekend

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Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor after another busy weekend of football on the Continent. There’s late disaster in Serie A for Juventus as their own loanee Vasilije Adžić scores a stoppage time winner against them for Sassuolo. 

But the good news for the Old Lady is that they’re joint favourites to win the Europa League this season, along with AC Milan who are still unbeaten under Ruben Amorim. Will it be an Italian side who lifts the trophy, or might we see Bournemouth, Sunderland or Crystal Palace upsetting the odds?

Lamine Yamal keeps scoring for Barcelona, who’re averaging more than four goals a game at the top of La Liga: three points above Real Madrid who are back to winning ways under Jose Mourinho.

Elsewhere in Germany, Freiburg are top of the Bundesliga, despite Bayern beating new boys Elversberg on Sunday. And in France, PSG win for the first time domestically this season.

Producer: Xavi Bird

TIME CODES:

5:00 - Moments of the week

11:30 - Europa League Preview

22:00 - Bundesliga with Seb

32:00 - Barcelona & Xavi Espart with Pol

35:00 - Who’s going to win the Ballon d’Or?

42:30 - Juventus can’t score goals

57:00 - Ligue 1 with Tom

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It’s a big win for Enzo Maresca and for Man City’s title credentials as they come away from Old Trafford with all three points.

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Stuart James review a dramatic Matchday 4 in the Premier League.

Champions Arsenal come through a stern test at Sunderland but make it 4 wins out of 4 this season with Bruno Guimaraes scoring a fabulous first Gunners goal.

Hull City preserve their unbeaten start to this season with a stellar display at Chelsea, drawing 2-2.

Ipswich are also victorious at Crystal Palace but it’s not going so well for the other promoted side Coventry. No goals and no points after a 5-0 drubbing at home to Brighton.

Speaking of no goals, Tottenham draw 0-0 with Everton to make it four blanks at the start of the season for the first time in club history.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Stuart James is watching every single PL game

05:03 Best Brazilians and the results

07:57 Man United 0-1 Man City

21:47 Coventry 0-5 Brighton

29:10 Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal

32:33 Chelsea 2-2 Hull

41:18 Goalless draws for Liverpool and Spurs

49:43 Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest

51:40 Crazy goings on in the Championship

54:36 The rest of the Premier League weekend

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More big wins for the big guns in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Adrian Clarke to reflect on the action and preview a big Premier League weekend.

Liverpool come from behind to see off Atletico at Anfield. Has Iraola restored the spirit amongst the Reds? And can Barcola play on the right?

Arsenal smash Napoli on xG but claim a narrow 1-0 win in Naples. Martin Odegaard with another 9/10 performance. Next up a trip to defensively solid Sunderland on Saturday.

Elsewhere PSG and Barcelona turn on the style, scoring 11 goals between them.

Sunday’s Manchester derby brings back happy memories for Michael Carrick. Are goals guaranteed at Old Trafford?

Can the impenetrable Hull withstand Chelsea’s rampant attack? Especially after a six goal second half for the Blues in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

Can Spurs score a goal against Everton? Will Emery be undone by Glasner again?

Plus cats versus dogs and tackles versus true tackles.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Andy Gray and cats v dogs

03:27 Moment of the night

05:32 Liverpool 2-1 Atletico

12:21 Napoli 0-1 Arsenal

20:10 Big wins for Barca and PSG

24:39 Looking ahead to the Premier League weekend

26:41 Man Utd v Man City preview

30:24 Chelsea face Hull (after winning 6-3!)

35:46 Spurs v Everton preview

38:39 The rest of the Premier League weekend

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Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballús onto the pod after night 1 of the Champions League.

Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid don't have much of the ball and are outshot by Inter but they get the 3 points. Is it enough to satisfy the fans at the Bernabeu?

The Ballon d’Or nominees are also announced. Could we have an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

The English are winners on the continent on Tuesday with Aston Villa getting their first goals of the season in Bruges and Erling Haaland making it 59 goals in 59 Champions League appearances in Porto.

It's a great night for Troy Parrott, a bad one for Ethan Mbappe, and Serhou Guirassy makes strange history.

Plus Carabao Cup and the first of the 92 to wield the axe.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Moment of the night

05:51 Real Madrid 2-1 Inter + who will win the Ballon d'Or?

21:06 Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa

27:26 Porto 0-2 Man City

31:23 Lille 2-3 Real Betis

37:54 Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal

43:11 AEK Athens 1-0 LASK

43:57 Carabao Cup goings on

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The Champions League is back and it’s time for a Euro Show preview.

Pol Ballus is back on the pod alongside James Richardson, James Horncastle and Tom Williams as Real Madrid go into Matchweek 1 of the Champions League having lost for the first time since the return of Jose Mourinho. Troy Parrott scores the only goal for Real Betis to leave Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga. 

Their Champions League opponents Inter Milan are one of three teams near the top of Serie A to profit from late goals at the weekend, but it’s not good news for Fabio Grosso who’s become the first manager casualty of the season: sacked after just three games in charge of Fiorentina.

PSG take on Yaya Toure’s Slovan Bratislava, who’ll hope to continue the Parisians’ domestic misery after Monaco win 2-1 at the Parc des Princes. 

In Germany, Bayern Munich fail to score in a competitive game for the first time in 59 matches. And what’s going on with Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid? They’ve got a trip to Anfield next.

Producer: Xavi Bird

TIME CODES:

4:00 - Moments of the Week

12:00 - Champions League Matchweek 1 preview

31:00 - Serie A with James Horncastle

41:00 - Ligue 1 with Tom Williams

49:00 - Famous sons in Eredivisie

52:00 - La Liga with Pol Ballus

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It’s a packed studio with Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams in attendance after a stellar Sunday of action.

Champions Arsenal went behind early to Morgan Rogers’ Chelsea but the Gunners battled back to make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Premier League this season, along with Manchester City.

Dramatic scenes at the Hill Dickinson, where after a week of fan unrest, a Deadline Day signing rescues a point for Everton. Ainsley Maitland-Niles firing a last-minute equaliser against Man United.

There are a record three teams that are yet to score a goal this season, namely Coventry, Spurs and Aston Villa who are held by unbeaten Hull. The Tigers the only team yet to concede.

Andoni Iraola earned his first win as Liverpool manager against Ipswich on Friday night. Alexander Isak in the goals again for the Reds.

And Crystal Palace get their first win under Pierre Sage at Craven Cottage but it’s three defeats out of three for new Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Who will move the furthest from their current position?

06:18 The weekend's results

07:22 Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea

14:54 Everton 2-2 Man United

20:00 Vardy to Burnley while Leicester lose 4-0 in League One

23:17 Man City 1-0 Coventry

26:38 Forest 0-0 Spurs

30:34 Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool

35:02 The return of the WSL

36:05 Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace

39:45 Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth

43:04 Hull 0-0 Aston Villa

48:02 Brighton 1-1 Leeds

49:23 Brentford 1-1 Sunderland

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James and the panel open up the Totally Extra almanac on one of the Premier League's greatest goalscorers, Andy Cole.

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and special guest Andy Mitten, who brings some personal insight and some great stories, having just been on a talking tour of Ireland with the man himself.

A legend at Man Utd and Newcastle, only four players have scored more Premier League goals than his 187, but is he in some ways the forgotten striker?

Born in Nottinghamshire, his Jamaican born father was a coal miner who wanted Andy to play cricket. He got his break at Bristol City before Newcastle snapped him up, where he formed a deadly partnership with Peter Beardsley amid a record-breaking debut Premier League campaign.

Ferguson then signed him and he enjoyed a hugely succesful period at Man Utd alongside his striker partner Dwight Yorke. He scored great goals and important goals, helping Man Utd to win the treble in 99.

But is is he still underappreciated?

Plus, a strike duo quiz question from producer Charlie.

Produced by Charlie Jones, Xavi Bird and Jesse Howard.

•Part 1a - Andy’s trip around Ireland with Andrew Cole (00.40)

•Part 1b - Andrew Cole the man (04.00)

•Part 1c - The forgotten striker? (05.20)

•Part 1d - Producer Charlie’s strike duo quiz question (09.25)

•Part 1e - The Totally Extra Almanac (09.50)

•Part 2a - Cole’s road to success (13.55)

•Part 2b - Cole at the Toon (16.30)

•Part 2c - The move to Man Utd (19.30)

•Part 2d - A difficult start at Old Trafford (25.50)

•Part 3a - Yorke and Cole (35.10)

•Part 3b - The road to the 99 Champions League (40.00)

•Part 4a - After 99… (45.40)

•Part 4b - Cole’s post Man Utd career (47.30)

•Part 4c - Cole’s England career (50.30)

•Part 4d - The answer to the quiz question (01.00.00)

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The craziest transfer window ever has been shut - now it’s time for the football / podcasters to do the talking.

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Nick Miller and Julien Laurens into the studio ahead of a Premier League weekend headlined by Arsenal against Chelsea.

Arteta and Alonso have both managed two victories out of two in very different ways. Which will win out this Sunday? The control of the champions or the chaos of the Blues?

Everton host Man United and a mutinous home crowd after a disastrous Deadline Day that leaves them with only 18 outfield players. Could David Moyes walk away?

Man City broke records with their expenditure, bringing in Ndiaye and Fernandez on Deadline Day. Do they almost have too much talent for Maresca to handle?

Spurs reunite Mykhailo Mudryk with Roberto De Zerbi as they seek a first point or goal of the season away at Forest.

Plus Fofana, Fernandez-Pardo, food phobia and a Ballon d’Or winner playing in England.

Producer: Charlie Jones

Video Producer: Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Hello!

01:48 Balogun, private jets and a crazy end to the transfer window

08:18 Ranking the transfers

11:39 Arsenal v Chelsea preview

16:30 Everton v Man United preview

21:22 Enzo Fernandez + Man City v Coventry preview

26:35 Ipswich v Liverpool preview

30:10 Mykhailo Mudryk +Nottingham Forest v Spurs preview

35:18 Newcastle v Bournemouth preview

39:25 The WSL returns

40:40 The rest of the Premier League weekend

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The Three Lions are roaring on the Continent, and the Euro team are here to talk about it.

The Bundesliga is back and with it comes another potential record-breaking season for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. The England captain has spoken to Seb Stafford-Bloor, who joins Jimbo, James Horncastle and Tom Williams. Can anyone stop Bayern from a 14th title in 15 seasons? And what’s going on with Elversberg? The Bundesliga debutants shock the nation by beating Bayer Leverkusen in Matchweek 1.

Jude Bellingham is doing Jude Bellingham things at Real Madrid, and PSG are making another stuttering start in France.

And in Italy, Juventus, Milan and Inter have all won both their opening games, but it’s Fiorentina’s worst ever start to a top-flight season.

Producer: Xavi Bird

TIME CODES:

15:00 – Bundesliga with Seb

37:00 – Serie A with James H

55:00 – Ligue 1 with Tom

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It’s an LA reunion as Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Felipe Cardenas react to Matchday 2 in the Premier League.

Having lost at Hull, Man United went behind to Ipswich at Old Trafford. But then Bruno Fernandes got involved with the first hat-trick of this PL season. Did the Red Devils get lucky with their second goal though?

Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea look to be the most entertaining side in the division as they make it two wins out of two by beating Brighton 4-3. Could Palmer, Pedro and co lead a title charge for the Blues?

It’s been a record-breaking window but two defeats out of two for Spurs. They lose at home again to resurgent Newcastle. Roberto De Zerbi looks to be getting another new player in the form of Iliman Ndiaye.

Andoni Iraola is still awaiting his first Liverpool win but his side come from behind twice again to rescue a point against Forest.

And what’s going on at Everton? Ndiaye is out. Richarlison is in. Armstrong is out, then in. Will there be fan fury come Deadline Day?

Producer: Charlie Jones

Video Producer: Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 An LA reunion!

02:27 Transfer craziness

07:17 Matchday 2 results

08:51 Man United 5-2 Ipswich

18:48 Chelsea 4-3 Brighton

27:49 Leeds 1-1 Brentford

31:15 Sunderland 1-0 Fulham

33:33 Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City

40:01 Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle

49:23 Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest

01:01:20 Coventry 0-1 Hull

01:04:53 Bournemouth 1-1 Everton

01:07:06 Felipe looking forward to Villa v Arsenal

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Jimbo is joined by Rapha Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to look back at one of England's most memorable nights.

It's been 25 years since that fateful night in Munich. A hat-trick from 21 year old Michael Owen, a belter from Gerrard and the cherry on top from Emile Heskey completed a famous night in England's history.

Perhaps Sven's finest hour but did this result actually kickstart 'das reboot' for Germany? And did it begin the period of England hype and English pressure?

Plus Duncan's England hat-trick themed quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

Part 1a: England 5-1 Germany, 25 years on (00.40)

Part 1b: ‘Das reboot’ and German football in 2001 (05.00)

Part 1c: Duncan’s England hat-trick quiz question (10.35)

Part 1d: The Totally Extra Almanac (11.20)

Part 2a: How it looks 25 years on (16.10)

Part 2b: The England & Germany 11’s (19.30)

Part 3: Breakdown of the goals (27.50)

Part 4a: Your questions (37.25)

Part 4b: The reaction in Germany (38.05)

Part 4c: The beginning of the England expectation? (42.25)

Part 4d: What followed for Germany? (47.15)

Part 4e: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (48.55) 

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After a stunning Matchday 1, will we see more shocks in the Premier League this weekend?

Jimbo’s joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey in the studio ahead of Matchday 2.

Following that humbling at Brighton last weekend, and more players leaving and arriving, can Villa do what they normally do and bring their best when champions Arsenal turn up to Villa Park?

Liverpool welcome Forest to Anfield and also welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield. Will he be worth the money and how does he fit into Andoni Iraola’s side?

Chelsea face Brighton after having an impressive week - beating Fulham with their fancy front three, possibly solving their keeper problem and managing to sell Liam Delap for big money to Forest.

Tottenham and Tonali take on Newcastle after more big business in the transfer market. Are Spurs spending too much without human handbrake Daniel Levy in the way?

We also discuss Liam’s stag trip to Elland Road, a humiliating night for Celtic and the statistical significance of Man United v Ipswich.

Producer: Charlie Jones

Video Producer: Jake Liascos

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The Euro Show is back for the new season and there’s plenty to chat about on the Continent.

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, James Horncastle and Pol Ballus as Julian Alvarez is booed by his own fans during Atletico’s opening home game of the season. Is he on his way out?

Barcelona are waiting and they look really good: a 5-0 win over Elche to start their campaign. Can anyone stop them from retaining their title? Jose Mourinho would love to – he’s back at Real Madrid after 13 years.

In Italy, there’s a Serie A debut for John Stones at defending champions Inter and a winning start for Ruben Amorim at Milan.

And in France, Ferran Torres comes to PSG’s rescue in the first weekend of Ligue 1. The Parisians coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Rennes. They’ve been slow starters before though!

Producer: Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER:

8:29 – La Liga with Pol

23:18 – Serie A with James H

44:30 – Ligue 1 with Tom

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The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season.

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1.

The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season.

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1.

After selling all their best players, Newcastle lead Liverpool twice before a stoppage time spot-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai.

After selling all their best players, Aston Villa find themselves 4-0 down after half an hour at Brighton. Have the club left Unai Emery too much to do?

Everyone’s favourites for relegation - Hull City - shock Man United with a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory. How worried should Carrick and co be? And with Ipswich winning too, might pre-season pessimism about the promoted clubs be misplaced?

And after a record-breaking summer, it looked like the same old Spurs who were thrashed by brilliant Brentford on Saturday, with Roberto De Zerbi saying Tottenham aren’t a team yet.

Plus there are victories for last season’s top two as Arsenal cruise past Coventry and Man City stage a dramatic late comeback in Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge.

Producer: Charlie Jones

Video Producer: Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 What an opening weekend

04:34 The results

06:03 Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool

14:02 Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa

19:36 Man City 2-1 Bournemouth

22:13 Arsenal 3-0 Coventry

24:52 Hull City 2-0 Man United

33:11 Brentford 3-0 Spurs

44:38 Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland

47:57 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds

48:28 Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace

53:20 Some EFL bangers

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Totally Extra is back and Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle and Duncan Alexander to celebrate the life and career of the late great Franco Baresi.

From humble beginnnings growing up on a farm to becoming Milan's player of the century and having his famous no 6 shirt retired. But is he the greatest ever defender?

A true one-club man and a key cog in the tactical development and success of Italian football under the likes of Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi & Fabio Capello.

After being sent away by Inter for being too small, he lifted six Serie A titles and three European Cups with The Rossoneri, but arguably his most famous game was one he lost, the 94 World Cup Final against Brazil.

Plus Duncan's Baresi themed quiz questions.

Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

•Part 1a: Baresi - the greatest ever defender? - 00.40

•Part 1b: Duncan’s quiz question(s) - 06.45

•Part 2a: Baresi’s beginnings - 09.50

•Part 2b: Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi, Catenaccio + the perfect libero, Baresi. 18.30

•Part 3a: What made him so special as a defender? 24.00

•Part 3b: Baresi’s long list of honours 32.00 

•Part 4a: Some of your questions on Baresi 37.40 

•Part 4b: Baresi’s World Cup final, USA 1994 38.50

•Part 4c: His final years and retirement 50.43

•Part 4d: The answer to Duncan’s quiz questions 59.20

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Who will make it into the European spots? And who's for the drop?

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Daniel Storey to preview the 2026-27 Premier League season.

All change in the dugouts with 9 teams getting new managers this summer. How will Newcastle cope with the mass exodus? Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs with a pre-season and some new signings?

The three promoted sides are odds on to go down but can Gary O'Neil’s Ipswich, Frank Lampard's Coventry or Sergej Jakirovic's Hull buck the trend?

Plus the panellists' bottom 3 predictions.

Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos and Lucy Oliva.

00:00 Hello's

04:17 Opening weekend fixtures

05:33 Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs?

13:10 All change at Jaissle’s new-look Newcastle

18:26 How will Glasner fare at Forest? 

22.30 Palace and Pierre Sage

23:34 Bournemouth in Europe under Marco Rose

28:00 How will the promoted sides fare?

36:28 Who else might get pulled into the relegation zone? And bottom 3 predictions

40:30 Best of the rest, Villa and Everton

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The Premier League is back and so is Totally!

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey to ponder the title contenders for the 2026-27 season.

Can Arsenal do what they haven't done since 1935 and retain the title? And will they be easier on the eye?

With new managers at Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool, which one of them is best equipped to compete with the Gunners? Are Man Utd back? Could Villa rock the boat?

Plus the panel's predictions for the Premier League Top 4.

Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Lucy Oliva and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER: 

00:00 Welcome back to Blighty!

07:03 Can Arsenal win back to back Premier Leagues? And will they be more fun?

13:24 What to expect from Maresca’s City? / How will City do post Pep?

19:19 Can Iraola hit the ground running at Liverpool?

24:43 A change of plan at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso?

33:24 Are Man Utd back? 

40:02 Top 4 predictions

40:35 Could Villa rock the boat?

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The European champions have become the world champions. Spain overcome Argentina to claim the world title for the second time.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are poolside in LA one last time, with Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballus for company.

An utterly dominant performance from La Roja cements Luis De La Fuente’s legacy. Can they be stopped? And will that be the end of Lionel Messi’s World Cup career?

Plus we look back at our big tournament takeaways from the last 6 weeks. The goals, the drama, the government interference, the altitude and the skunk.

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It was an incredible 10-goal thriller in Miami as England secured their best ever World Cup finish on foreign soil.

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey react to a scarcely believable 90 minutes and look ahead to the biggest game in football.

Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England take home the bronze medal. But does this performance only increase the anger over Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in the semi-final? And what next for France as they say au revoir to Didier Deschamps and bonjour to Zinedine Zidane?

Argentina look to defend their trophy as they face European champions Spain in the final on Sunday. Where will the game be won? Will it be Lionel Messi’s last match? Martin Mazur from El Grafico has more.

Plus Morgan Rogers is off to Chelsea for £117million?

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The Three Lions were minutes away from just their second ever World Cup final - but Argentina always find a way.

Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Tom Williams are live in LA, with Duncan Alexander in the UK, after an incredible late comeback from the holders.

1-0 down with 85 minutes played, goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turn the game around and send Argentina through to the final against Spain on Sunday. Does Thomas Tuchel have big questions to answer about his defensive approach in the closing stages?

Plus we look ahead to the big one - the 3rd/4th place play-off.

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The European champions bid to become the world champions on Sunday as Spain sweep aside France in the first semi-final.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are poolside in LA after a masterclass from La Roja.

France barely lay a glove on the Spanish as Didier Deschamps will bow out as Les Bleus manager on Saturday. Can anyone trouble Luis De La Fuente’s side?

Will we see another Spain v England final? Jack Pitt-Brooke is in Atlanta ahead of the second semi with Argentina. Can the Three Lions overcome Messi and co and reach their first World Cup final in 60 years?

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The Three Lions are through to just their 4th World Cup semi-final after coming from behind to beat Norway.

Jimbo is joined by Tim Spiers, Felipe Cardenas, Phil Hay and Michael Cox after extra-time in Miami.

It wasn’t pretty for England but for the second match in a row, a Jude Bellingham brace did the job as the Norwegians row home.

Where does Bellingham’s performance at this tournament rank in terms of all-time England performances? And do Thomas Tuchel’s team have what it takes to go all the way?

Up next in the semi-finals, it will be holders Argentina! They overcome Switzerland after extra-time and after a second yellow for simulation for Breel Embolo.

We cast an eye over the semi-final line-up which sees the top four ranked teams in the world go head to head. And England and Messi come face-to-face for the very first time!

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More late drama from the sub Merino as Spain beat Belgium to tee up a clash with Les Bleus.

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Michael Cox take in Day 29 at the World Cup and look ahead to a big Day 30.

The Red Devils put up a brave fight but an error from Lammens leads to victory for La Roja. Do Luis De La Fuente’s side have the tools to stop France? Again?

England face Norway in the quarter-finals. It’s Kane v Haaland. Rice v Odegaard. Everyone versus the lightning. Martin Sleipnes explains why the Norwegians have already won.

Argentina then take on Switzerland. They’ve been on the ropes in the knockouts. Can the Swiss knock them out?

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The French find a way yet again as their class tells in the first quarter-final of this World Cup.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are baking in the LA sunshine on Day 28 of the tournament.

Kylian Mbappe misses a first-half penalty but then scores and assists as Les Bleus win 2-0 against the Atlas Lions. How do you stop them?

They will face the winners of Friday’s quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. Pol Ballus isn’t worried about the Red Devils. Axel Brisart thinks he should be. And are they the world’s favourite team now?

Plus are England in defensive crisis ahead of their clash with Norway?

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The final day of the Last 16 brought yet more drama at the World Cup.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas are in LA taking in a 27th consecutive day of football.

Holders Argentina were on the verge of elimination by Egypt. 2-0 down with 10 minutes to play before Messi and co turned things around in normal time and completed possibly the game of the tournament.

Colombia v Switzerland wasn’t quite as good but it’s the Swiss who reach their first quarter-final since 1954 after winning via penalty shootout.

The last 8 kicks off on Thursday with France taking on Morocco. It’s a rematch of their semi-final in Qatar. Can the Atlas Lions exact revenge? Maher Mezahi has more.

And we take a look at the quarter-finals as a whole. Are we about to see a first-time winner?

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Day 26 saw European dominance in the last 16 continue at the World Cup.

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas in Los Angeles with three of the four quarter-finals now set in stone.

After all the controversy, the USA’s World Cup adventure ends at the hands of a resurgent Belgium.

They will take on Spain, who beat Portugal thanks to a last-gasp Mikel Merino goal. And so ends Roberto Martinez’s tenure as Portugal manager and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career. How will we remember him?

24 hours on, Natalie Gedra is still trying to digest Brazil’s exit at the hands of Norway and what Carlo Ancelotti can do to bring the good times back.

Plus we look ahead to the final last 16 ties with holders Argentina facing Egypt, and Colombia taking on Switzerland. Are we all underestimating the Swiss? David Lemos has more.

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It was epic at the Azteca - possibly the game of the tournament.

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Daniel Storey take in an incredible Day 25 at the World Cup from poolside in LA.

In a match that had everything, 10-man England become the first nation ever to beat Mexico in Mexico at the World Cup. Was it a defining night for Thomas Tuchel’s team?

Up next for the Three Lions in the quarter-finals - it’s Norway! They overcame Brazil thanks to a stunning late Erling Haaland double. Can he be stopped? And what’s happened to Brazil?

The day began with the stunning news that Folarin Balogun had been cleared to play for the USA against Belgium despite his red card against Bosnia, after President Trump asks for the ban to be reviewed. Does this intervention tarnish the tournament?

Plus the return of Martin Sleipnes…and the skunk!

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France overcame a feisty and physical Paraguay rearguard to secure a place in the quarterfinals against Morocco courtesy of a Kylian Mbappe penalty.

Jimbo is joined at the Totally Ranch by Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas to ring in the Fourth of July in style - and to discuss the first day of round of 16 action at this World Cup.

Jack Pitt-Brooke dials in from Mexico City to look ahead to a huge game at the Estadio Azteca tomorrow. Will he be running around the Azteca to test out the altitude?! Who will start at right-back?

Morocco withstood a spirited first 20 minutes by Canada and turned the screw in the second half, winning 3-0 without their star man Ismael Saibari - who came off injured in the first half.

Plus, the return of the Haaland vs Gabriel battle as Natalie Gedra stops by to preview Brazil vs Norway in New Jersey.

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The world champions survive an almighty scare in an unforgettable matchup in Miami.

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Felipe Cardenas and Phil Hay are in LA to take in a remarkable Day 23 at the World Cup.

Messi scored again. Argentina won again. But Cape Verde are the story after coming from behind twice and scoring one of the great goals in tournament history.

Scenes in Dallas where Australia take off goalkeeping legend Paddy Beach ahead of their penalty shootout with Egypt. It doesn’t go well.

Colombia see off Ghana to set up a last 16 clash with Switzerland.

A remarkable day at FIFA with talks of a drastic change in kick-off time between Mexico and England on Sunday before a U-turn.

Plus we look ahead to the last 16 with France facing Paraguay in extreme heat, while Joshua Kloke tells us what victory for Canada over Morocco would mean to the nation.

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Ronaldo and Ramos come to the fore for Portugal in a win over Croatia that had almost everything.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Felipe Cardenas try to digest events in Toronto and LA on Day 21 of the World Cup.

Portugal are through to the last 16 after the longest half in World Cup history. A half that had disallowed goals, drama, the snick-o-meter and Cristiano Ronaldo’s first ever goal in the knockout stages.

Next up for Roberto Martinez’s side, it’s Spain who cruise past Austria with possibly their best performance of the tournament. Tom saw Lamine Yamal in the flesh.

Friday will see holders Argentina take on Cape Verde, Australia v Egypt, while Colombia take on their former manager Carlos Queiroz.

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More late drama in the last 32 as England’s captain comes to the rescue against DR Congo.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell react to another enthralling day of World Cup action Stateside.

Thomas Tuchel and his team were given an almighty scare but a late brace from Harry Kane sets up a mouthwatering last 16 tie at the Azteca. Daniel Storey tells us how England are shaping up. Jack Lang tells us what to expect from Mexico.

Pochettino's USA see off Bosnia 2-0 despite a controversial red card for Flo Balogun.

Senegal were seconds away from a routine 2-0 win but an incredible late comeback from Belgium sets up a meeting with the Americans in the last 16.

Thursday sees Spain look to win their first knockout tie at the World Cup since 2010. Plus it’s Ronaldo v Modric in Toronto.

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Thomas Tuchel’s side look to join the big hitters in the last 16 as we look ahead to Wednesday’s action.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Phil Hay have seen some wonderful football in LA on Day 20 of the World Cup.

Mbappe and Olise continue to sparkle as France dispatch Sweden 3-0. Can anyone stop Didier Deschamps’ devastating frontline?

Erling Haaland’s late goal gives Norway their first ever knockout win against Ivory Coast. Next up Brazil for the team and superfan Martin Sliepnes!

And Mexico breeze past Ecuador to set up a last 16 clash at the Azteca…possibly against England.

The Three Lions face DR Congo in the opening match on Wednesday. Maher Mezahi tells us what to expect from the Leopards.

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Nagelsmann, Neuer and the Netherlands are going home after an enthralling day of World Cup action.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell are by the pool in LA, taking in all the knockout action.

Germany lose a World Cup shootout for the first time ever, as Paraguay progress to the last 16. There’s also controversy after Jonathan Tah’s disallowed winner in extra-time. Raphael Honigstein is back.

Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 after also winning an incredible penalty shootout against the Netherlands.

Brazil found themselves behind against Japan at half-time but find a way to the next round with Gabriel Martinelli’s last-gasp winner. Natalie Gedra watched it unfold.

Plus Tuesday’s fixtures and more on Iran’s exit.

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Jesse Marsch’s side are through to the last 16 - who else will join them on Day 19 at the World Cup?

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Daniel Storey are Stateside to cast their eye over some mouthwatering fixtures.

Canada leave it very late to beat South Africa in LA and continue their best tournament run ever. Up next, Morocco or a very fun Netherlands.

Monday also see Brazil take on one of the best counter-attacking teams in the tournament in Japan. Can Samurai Blue win their first ever knockout game at the World Cup?

And why are the vibes bad for Germany before they take on Paraguay? Raphael Honigstein tells us.

Plus Diomande’s decision and Tom’s hero - Telemundo commentator Ramses Sandoval - joins the show!

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The last 32 at the World Cup is set in stone after Thomas Tuchel’s side top Group L.

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams are in LA to examine the action as the group stage concludes.

England eventually find a way past Panama, with Bellingham and Kane on the scoresheet. Are we convinced by the Three Lions as they face the Congolese next?

Saturday was the day Scotland were officially eliminated from the tournament, with Steve Clarke stepping down as manager as a result. Phil Hay ponders what happens next.

There’s an incredible finale in Group J that sees Austria steal a knockout spot at the expense of Iran. And Lionel Messi scores for a record-breaking 7th World Cup game in a row.

Plus we look back at the mammoth group stage and pick out our favourite moments.

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Drama on Day 16 as Bielsa’s Uruguay are eliminated and Dembele enters the Golden Boot race.

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Laurie Whitwell and Tom Williams for company in LA as the picture for the last 32 becomes clearer.

England are through to the next round but will they finish 1st. 2nd or 3rd? The clash with Panama will decide that, as Thomas Tuchel deals with some injury problems.

France top their group after thrashing a much changed Norway, with the Ballon d’Or taking home the match ball.

Senegal are still in the mix after scoring banger after banger against Iraq, while Scotland’s hopes hang by a thread.

Spain help eliminate Uruguay, allowing Cape Verde to progress to the next round. Nick Miller was there in Houston.

And Belgium and Egypt also go through while Iran have to wait a bit longer after a crazy conclusion in Group G.

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Mbappe and Haaland have their much-anticipated head-to-head in the World Cup in Boston.

Jimbo meanwhile faces off against Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams poolside in LA.

Who will top the group between Norway and France? Intrepid Norwegian fan Martin Sliepnes has an idea.

Thursday’s drama comes in New Jersey where Ecuador save themselves from elimination with a late winner against Germany.

Netherlands set up a last 32 clash with Morocco while Japan and Sweden also progress to the next round from Group F.

As do Australia and possibly Paraguay after their goalless draw in Group D.

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The Tartan Army have to play the waiting game after defeat to the Selecao in Miami.

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Phil Hay on the sofa in LA after Day 14 of the World Cup.

A 3-0 loss for Scotland leaves them hoping to be one of the best 3rd placed teams. But the margin of defeat puts that in doubt and raises questions about manager Steve Clarke.

South Africa’s shock victory over South Korea propels them into the round of 32 and reduces Scotland’s chances of qualification too.

Bafana Bafana will play Canada in the round of 32 on Sunday, after the hosts lose 2-1 to Switzerland. Meanwhile Bosnia are look almost certain to play USA after their young guns down Qatar.

Maher Mezahi watched Morocco progress to the next round after being a scare by Haiti while Ben Mabley is in Osaka looking ahead to Japan v Sweden.

Plus traveling in self-driving cars and hiking with Rob Delaney.

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England are held in Boston by Carlos Queiroz's stubborn Black Stars with Tuchel's side struggling to create opportunities.

Jimbo is joined in LA by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Megan Feringa to discuss Day 13 at the World Cup.

Harry Kane spurned a huge chance to win it at the death and keep pace in the Golden Boot race, whilst Ghana will feel aggrieved that they weren't awarded at least one penalty with Prince Adu being taken down by both Konsa and Pickford.

In the other game in Group L it's the end of the road for Panama who despite a spirited performance, lost 1-0 to Croatia in Toronto.

Meanwhile in Houston, Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 and Cristiano is back with a bang. Natalie Gedra was there and drops in from Houston to speak Ronaldo and the Seleção.

And in Guadlajara Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to go top of group K ahead of their game with Portugal on Friday.

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Lionel and Kylian are going stride for stride in the race for the Golden Boot and the race to be the World Cup’s all-time top scorer.

Jimbo is with Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell in Los Angeles with Day 13 to look ahead to as well.

England look to build on their impressive victory over Croatia with another 3 points against Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana.

Can Kane step up to the plate after what Messi and Mbappe did on Monday? Despite missing a penalty, Lionel claims the all-time top scorer record all for himself against Austria. Michael Cox was there.

France go through to the last 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq with Mbappe, Olise and Dembele all on song.

And Norway also make it to the next round after another brace for Erling Haaland in their 3-2 victory over Senegal.

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It's the Totally Football Show in Los Angeles after another good day for the underdogs.

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams for company with an exciting Day 12 in prospect.

Spain hit cruise control against Saudi Arabia, with Pol Ballus watching Yamal and co in full flow in Atlanta.

Cape Verde stun Uruguay by drawing 2-2 to make it two games unbeaten against two former world champions. Nick Miller knows what this means.

Egypt secure their first ever World Cup win against New Zealand. And Team Totally have a day out at SoFi to watch Iran hold the Belgians!

Messi, Mbappe and Haaland will step out onto the stage again on Monday with Argentina, France and Norway looking to book their place in the knockouts.

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Die Mannschaft steal a last-gasp victory over Ivory Coast to top Group E on Day 10 of the World Cup.

Jimbo, Tom Williams and Phil Hay are by the pool in Los Angeles, taking a dip into the best of the action.

Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast thanks to a game-changing cameo from Deniz Undav off the bench. Is he this tournament’s Toto Schillaci?

Curacao claim their first ever World Cup point after a record-breaking number of saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room against Ecuador.

Brian Brobbey is the star of Netherlands’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden as they take control of Group F. How far can Ronald Koeman’s side go?

Sunday’s action will see Spain and Belgium try to secure their first wins of the tournament. Plus New Zealand and Egypt seek a first ever World Cup finals victory. Can the All Whites take the 3 points? Michael Burgess has more.

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The USMNT become the second team to progress while Haiti are the first team eliminated.

Jimbo is with Duncan Alexander and Phil Hay poolside in LA after a pretty fine Day 9 at the World Cup.

USA make it two wins out of two and are through to the last 32 following their victory over Australia. And Pochettino and his players are dreaming of going all the way.

Scotland are narrowly beaten by Morocco, conceding the only goal after just 70 seconds. It’s all on the line for Steve Clarke’s side when they face Brazil on Wednesday, who knock out Haiti.

Day 10 will see Germany meet Ivory Coast in a mouthwatering encounter. Plus it’s Netherlands v Sweden. How good are the vibes with the Swedes after their 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia? Frida Fagerlund has more.

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Mexico are through to the last 32, Canada look like joining them - what will Day 9 hold in store?

Jimbo’s in LA with housemates Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams ahead of a mouthwatering day of action.

Canada make history with the biggest win ever at the World Cup by a non-European or South American nation, smashing nine-man Qatar 6-0. Sadly the tournament is over for Ismael Kone. But it might not be for Qatar…

Switzerland batter Bosnia 4-1 while the Czech Republic are pegged back by South Africa.

Friday sees the USA and Australia battling it out for qualification. Paul Tenorio has the latest from Pochettino and his players.

Jordan Campbell is on the streets of Boston which have taken over by Scotland fans ahead of their crunch clash with Morocco

Plus Ronaldinho deep cuts and horses in departure lounges.

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Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions roar past Croatia 4-2 in their opener in Arlington.

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Laurie Whitwell in LA after an impressive outing for England.

After Croatia come from behind twice, England come flying out in the second half with Kane and Bellingham on song. Can Tuchel’s side go all the way?

Elsewhere in Group L, the latest winning goal of this World Cup so far with Ghana breaking Panama hearts.

It’s a famous day for DR Congo who claim their first World Cup point ever against Portugal, with Cristiano copping most of the flak.

Megan Feringa fills us in on Colombia’s 3-1 win over tournament debutants Uzbekistan.

Plus having now laid eyes on every team at this tournament, we pick our highlights of World Cup 2026 so far.

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England expects ahead of their opener with old rivals Croatia.

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to preview Day 7 of the World Cup and react to the big hitters coming to play on Day 6.

A rampant second half from France sees them past Senegal. Michael Olise is in electrifying form but it’s Kylian Mbappe who breaks multiple records and has more in his sights.

Erling Haaland is a World Cup goal scorer, grabbing a brace as Norway thump Iraq 4-1.

But not to be outdone. Lionel Messi draws level with Miroslav Klose as all-time tournament top scorer after his very first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria. Will the holders retain for the first time since 1962?

Elsewhere on Wednesday, Portugal start their tournament against DR Congo. David Novo joins us to review the Ronaldo conundrum.

Join us on Reddit for the Totally Football Show’s Ask Me Anything ahead of the England game! https://www.reddit.com/r/worldcup/comments/1u7mp8k/ama_thread_the_totally_football_show_with_james/ 

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Day 5 produces one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as European champions Spain draw 0-0 with tournament debutants Cape Verde.

Jimbo has Tom Williams, Megan Feringa and Maher Mezahi for company in LA on a headline-making day.

It continues to be a good tournament for Africa and a tricky one for Europe as Belgium end all square with Egypt.

The day of draws continued as Saudi Arabia share the spoils with Bielsa's Uruguay, and Iran and New Zealand play out an entertaining 2-2 tie at SoFi.

The World Cup finalists from Qatar are in action on Day 6. France with their incredible array of attacking talent take on Senegal. And holders Argentina kick off their campaign against Algeria.

Plus it’s time to see what much-fancied Norway are made off as they face Iraq.

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19 goals on Day 4 of the World Cup as Germany and Sweden make big statements.

Jimbo’s in LA with Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Megan Feringa on a day of big goals and big statements.

Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 on their World Cup debut - but was it a performance that actually highlighted Die Mannschaft’s defensive frailty?

Sweden didn’t win any of their qualifiers but Graham Potter’s side romped to a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. How far can the Swedes go?

Netherlands and Japan play possibly the game of the tournament so far with Samura Blue battling for a 2-2.

Ivory Coast end Ecuador’s 19 game unbeaten run with a last-gasp winner from Amad Diallo.

We check in on Patrick Beech’s Australia and their heroics from the night before.

And Monday’s action begins with Spain taking on debutants Cape Verde. Pol Ballus joins us as Marc Cucurella heads to Real Madrid.

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The Tartan Army are celebrating in Massachusetts, with John McGinn’s goal enough to secure victory over Haiti.

Jimbo has Phil Hay and Tom Williams for company in LA after Day 3 of the 2026 World Cup.

Also in Group C, Morocco give Brazil a big scare but it ends all square as Ancelotti has plenty of thinking to do. Could Morocco go all the way?

And Qatar claim their first ever World Cup point with a stoppage time equaliser against Switzerland, with plenty of confusion over the Swiss spot-kick.

Germany v Curacao kicks off Day 4 - could it be a historic mismatch?

Plus are we all sleeping on the Netherlands? Dutch journalist Willem Vissers joins us ahead of their opener with Japan.

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Poch’s players produce an outstanding performance against Paraguay on a fine day for the hosts.

Jimbo is joined in LA by Duncan Alexander, Phil Hay and ecstatic American Megan Feringa.

USA thrash the South Americans 4-1 in Los Angeles, after what many call the best half in their World Cup history.

It’s a good day for Jesse Marsch’s Canada who claim their first ever World Cup point, battling back from behind to draw with Bosnia.

On Saturday, it’s the turn of Scotland to see if they can go a long way to progressing from the group stage for the first time ever with a victory over Haiti

And Natalie Gedra joins us to preview Brazil’s opener with Morocco.

Plus snakes in Switzerland and England's balls get stolen.

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The 2026 World Cup is officially underway - will it be a clean sweep for the hosts on Friday?

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to the show in Los Angeles.

Mexico see off South Africa in the opening match of the tournament in a game that sees more red cards than goals.

How much pressure is on the USMNT as they make their bow against Paraguay? Megan Feringa has more.

Can Canada get their first ever World Cup point against Bosnia? The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke is hoping they can conquer the Drake curse.

Plus Phil Hay has his eye on South Korea's win over Czechia and a skunk visits the studio!

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The bumper 48-team tournament to crown the champions of world football has finally arrived as the Totally Football Show relocates to Los Angeles for the full extravaganza.

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams poolside to preview Day One of the action.

Co-hosts Mexico kick the tournament off on Thursday against South Africa. Jack Lang is in Mexico City to gauge the excitement.

England are victorious in their final warm-up match against Costa Rica, a 3-0 win for Thomas Tuchel's side a week before their first group game against Croatia. Will set-piece mania run wild again?

Plus Infantino, Iran and the best World Cup openers ever.

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It's the 2026 Inter Totally Cup final, and quizmaster Jimbo has his tuxedo and shiny shoes on.

This year's final pits three-time-winner and hot favourite, Michael Cox, up against wildcard and tournament debutant, representing Northern Ireland, Colin Millar.

2 rounds and 10 questions will decide the winner of football's most prestigious prize; the first 5 questions are all about the 2025-26 season and the final round is general knowledge.

Can Coxy do it again or will Colin provide the ultimate upset?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard, questions by Nick Miller.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Introduction to the finalists and their route to the final (0.45)

• PART 2: The Inter Totally final part 1 (questions 1-5) (4.20)

• PART 3: The Inter Totally final part 2 (questions 6-10)(13.35)

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World Cup excitement has reached fever pitch with the Totally Team, who this time round sit down to discuss the hosts and those all-important dark horses.

Jimbo is alongside JJ Bull, Colin Millar and Felipe Cardenas for our second preview show ahead of the tournament.

Only two host nations have ever failed to make it out of the group stages, so how far will the triumvirate of Mexico, USA and Canada go this year? Team USA are hoping to reach a Quarter Final for the first time in 22 years; Mexico haven’t gone that far since 1986. Meanwhile Canada are still looking for their first ever win at the Finals.

Morocco were the shock story of 2022, becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals. Maher Mezahi drops in to tell us if there’s likely to be a repeat of that feat this time round.

Japan also caused a stir four years ago, beating Spain and Germany in Qatar. Dan Orlowitz joins us to discuss whether they can upset more odds this year.

And what about the hipster choices? Will Erling Haaland and Norway continue to score freely after notching up more goals than anyone else in European qualifying? Or will the hotter climate mean a South American country has a better chance of going deep? Ecuador don’t concede goals; Colombia score lots.

And of course there’s the other home nation to look out for: Scotland playing in their first World Cup for 28 years. Might the Tartan Army make it out of a tournament group stage for the first time ever?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: It’s nearly here… (03:00)

• PART 2: The hosts – USA, Canada & Mexico (8:00)

• PART 3: Scotland (22:00)

• PART 4: Who’s going furthest from Africa with Maher Mezahi (34:00)

• PART 5a: Dark Horses – Ecuador, Colombia & Norway (48:00)

• PART 5b: Japan with Dan Orlowitz (58:00)

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The World Cup is almost upon us so before we fly off to America it’s time for the Totally Show to discuss who might be winning the Final in mid-July.

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Twomey in the studio to talk about who the favourites might be.

Argentina are looking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend their title. Brazil themselves come into the tournament off the back of their worst qualification run ever.

Pol Ballus joins us to give the lowdown on why European Champions Spain can become World Champions for a second time, but do France have the best squad again? We hear from Tom Williams on the chances for Didier Deschamps’ men, as well as discussing how Julian Nagelsmann and Germany may get on.

FIFA have overlooked a suspension so that Ronaldo can play for Portugal, but will he actually play? And how far can his country go?

And what about the small matter of England… can Thomas Tuchel’s side end what’s now 60 years of hurt this summer?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Who are the World Cup favourites? (03:00)

• PART 2: England (5:30)

• PART 3: Spain with Pol Ballus (20:00) 

• PART 4a: Brazil (27:00)

• PART 4b: Argentina (38:00)

• PART 5: France with Tom Williams (46:00)

• PART 6a: Rule changes? (53:00)

• PART 6b: Portugal (56:00)

• PART 6c: Germany (1:04:00)

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Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League via a shootout after drawing with Arsenal in Budapest.

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke for company as the club campaign draws to a close.

It's heartbreak for the Gunners as the wait for a first Champions League trophy goes on. PSG on the other hand join Real Madrid as the only teams to keep hold of the European Cup in the Champions League era.

Huge news elsewhere as Liverpool decide to part company with Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola seemingly set to take over at Anfield.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: PSG beat Arsenal in the Champions League final on pens (01:00)

• PART 2: Liverpool sack Slot - Iraola in? (31:00)

• PART 3: Farewell club season (37:30) 

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Quizmaster Jimbo is back in the hotseat as he hosts the semi-finals of the 2026 Inter Totally Cup.

Semi final no.1 sees one of the tournament's hot favourites, Michael Cox up against the serial finalist, Tom Williams.

And the second semi-final pits tournament debutant Colin Millar against the holder, Producer Charlie.

Will it be 4 English representatives taking home the big European trophies this month? Or can the plucky Welsh and Northern Irish outsiders make it to the 2026 final?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard, questions by Nick Miller.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: The Inter Totally SF draw (0.45)

• PART 2: Michael Cox Vs Tom Williams (2.15)

• PART 3: Collin Millar Vs Producer Charlie (13.50)

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Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League in Leipzig. It’s a third trophy in 12 months for the Eagles, who’d previously never won any major competition.

Special guest Reuben Pinder dials in from Germany to join Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Colin Millar.

Palace will be in the Europa League next season, the competition they were kicked out of last summer. Outgoing boss Oliver Glasner says the ultimate parting gift is getting to watch the club in the competition they deserved to be in this season. Does he deserve a statue outside Selhurst Park?

The Champions League Final is up next with Arsenal playing PSG in Budapest. Can the Gunners win the competition for the first time ever and make it a clean sweep for English sides in European cups? Or will the Parisians become only the second team in the Champions League era to retain their title?

All this plus Anthony Gordon is off to Barcelona and Nuno Espirito Santo is staying at West Ham.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Palace celebrations (03:00)

• PART 2: Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano with Reuben Pinder (06:30)

• PART 3a: Gordon to Barcelona (21:00) 

• PART 3b: Nuno staying at West Ham (26:00)

• PART 4: Who’s going to win the Champions League Final? (31:00)

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It’s the final Euro show of the season and Jimbo is joined by the usual gang of Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and a flying visit from Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss how it’s all panned out on the Continent.

In Italy, AC Milan let Champions League football slip on the final day, letting go of a 1-0 lead against Cagliari to lose 2-1 and allow Roma and Como to finish in the top four. It’s the first time Como have ever qualified for Europe! But there are grim scenes at the Turin derby, where kick off between Juventus and Torino is delayed for an hour due to clashes between fans.

Spain have named their World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for the first time ever. Are they one of the favourites for the whole tournament? The domestic season finishes with Girona and Mallorca being relegated alongside Real Oviedo, but there’s still more to come for Rayo Vallecano who face Crystal Palace in the Conference League Final on Wednesday.

Lens have won the Coupe de France for the first time in their history, beating Nice 3-1 in the Final. The team also look ahead to Ligue 1 winners PSG’s Champions League Final against Arsenal.

Harry Kane is yet again the man for Bayern Munich as he scores a hattrick in the DFB Pokal Final against Stuttgart to secure a domestic double for the Bavarians.

Plus – second division side Torreense shock Sporting CP to win the Taca de Portugal.

Produced by Lucy Oliva & Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (3:00)

• PART 2: Serie A review – Joy for Como and Roma, but what’s going on at Milan? (15:00)

• PART 3: La Liga review – No Real Madrid players for Spain and final day heartbreak for Mallorca & Girona (34:00)

• PART 4a: Harry Kane wins the Pokal (49:00)

• PART 4b: Torreense shock Sporting (52:00)

• PART 4c: Lens win Coupe de France (55:00)

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It’s salvation for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi as they beat Everton. But Nuno’s West Ham are relegated despite victory over Leeds.

Jimbo has Daniel Storey and Tom Williams for company after the conclusion of the 25/26 Premier League season.

Elsewhere, Sunderland are the big winners on Matchday 38, claiming a spot in the Europa League alongside Bournemouth. Victory for the Black Cats means no European football for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea next season.

Brighton will play in the Conference League, despite a 3-0 defeat to Man United in which Bruno Fernandes claims the all-time Premier League assists record.

Champions Arsenal are winners at Palace while Pep Guardiola’s final game as Man City manager ends in defeat to Europa League winners Aston Villa.

Plus Hull City will be in the top-flight next season after their play-off final victory over Middlesbrough.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Final day thoughts - how would you rate this season? (02:00)

• PART 2a: Tottenham 1-0 Everton (08:30)

• PART 2b: West Ham relegated with Roshane Thomas (15:30) 

• PART 3a: Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea with Chris Weatherspoon (25:00)

• PART 3b: Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (33:00)

• PART 3c: Brighton 0-3 Man United (36:00)

• PART 3d: Liverpool 1-1 Brentford (38:00)

• PART 3e: Man City 1-2 Aston Villa and the rest of the action (41:00)

• PART 4a: Hull promoted to the Premier League with Baz Cooper (48:00)

• PART 4b: The England World Cup squad (53:00)

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Aston Villa make light work of Freiburg to claim their first trophy in 30 years and Unai Emery’s 5th Europa League.

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Jacob Tanswell take in another marquee achievement from Villa under Emery and ponder the power the Premier League now has.

Last year’s winners Spurs are 90 minutes from salvation or relegation. They need to avoid defeat to Everton and hope that West Ham don’t beat Leeds. Which 60,000 seater stadium will be in the Championship next season?

There’s a heck of a race for Europe which could see Bournemouth or Brighton qualify for the Champions League.

The Championship play-off final takes place at Wembley on Saturday between Hull City and Southampton substitute Middlesbrough.

Elsewhere, will Slot select Salah? And what lengths will Bruno Fernandes go to for the Premier League assist record?

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Arsenal celebrations (01:00)

• PART 2: Aston Villa 3-0 Freiburg with Jacob Tanswell (03:00)

• PART 3: Who will go down? Spurs or West Ham? (21:00) 

• PART 4a: Who’s qualifying for Europe? (31:00)

• PART 4b: Championship play-off final preview (42:00)

• PART 4c: Quiz question answer (45:00)

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The Gunners finally get over the line and win their first title in 22 years, while Spurs are still in the relegation battle.

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke have a LOT to discuss.

Man City’s draw at Bournemouth sees Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed as champions, after three consecutive years as runners up. How did they do it and can they do it again?

It looks to be all change at City with the news that Pep Guardiola is set to leave the club in the summer. After a decade of dominance, what next for City, potentially under Enzo Maresca?

The relegation battle will go down to the last day after Spurs are beaten at Stamford Bridge to set up a nail-biting final Sunday as West Ham look to survive.

And on a remarkably newsworthy day, Southampton are thrown out of the Championship play-off final and deducted points after Spygate to be replaced by Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Arsenal win the Premier League (01:00)

• PART 2a: Bournemouth qualify for Europe (23:00)

• PART 2b: Pep Guardiola leaving Man City (26:00) 

• PART 3: Chelsea 2-1 Spurs (38:00)

• PART 4a: Southampton thrown out of the play-offs (46:00)

• PART 4b: Neymar makes the Brazil squad (50:00)

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For the penultimate time this season, Jimbo’s got his European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle and Tom Williams alongside him as the season reaches its conclusion.

In Italy, Juve look to have fumbled a top-four finish after their 2-0 defeat by Fiorentina. It leaves Roma in pole position and Como still in with a chance of Champions League football. Plus - could Jamie Vardy still save Cremonese from the drop? 

Over in Spain, the battle down the bottom continues to take twists and turns, with Elche and Girona set to battle it out in what could be the relegation decider on the final day of the season. Elsewhere, Barca complete a perfect 19 home wins from 19 - but there are injury woes which could dent La Roja’s chances at the World Cup this summer. 

The Ligue 1 season concluded in its own chaotic fashion, with champions PSG beaten by neighbours Paris FC, Habib Beye having the last laugh with Marseille against former side Rennes - and a nine-goal thriller between Strasbourg and Monaco! 

For news of a Bundesliga variety, Seb Stafford-Bloor sends his dispatches on a dramatic final day in Germany in the hunt for a top four finish and survival. Plus - what should Aston Villa expect against Europa League final opponents Freiburg on Wednesday night? 

Produced by Lucy Oliva.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45)

• PART 2: Serie A review - Mancini double derby delight & Conte’s goodbye? (11.30)

• PART 3: La Liga review - Barca perfect - and will Elche or Girona escape the drop? (22.20)

• PART 4: Benfica unbeaten... but not champions! And Ronald Koeman Jr's heroics (30.25)

• PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Nasty scenes at Nice while Lens shine ahead of final (36.15)

• PART 6: Bundesliga review - Wolfsburg’s second chance & Hoffenheim fall short (46.45)

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Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company on a very newsworthy penultimate Premier League weekend.

It’s Man City who claim the FA Cup and the domestic cup double but runners up Chelsea waste no time in appointing Xabi Alonso as their manager for next season. A coup for BlueCo? Liam Twomey joins us to discuss.

How are Liverpool fans feeling about that news? After seeing their team taken to the cleaners by Villa on Friday, Champions League football isn’t guaranteed and the departing Mo Salah has his say about where the team’s gone wrong.

West Ham slip deeper into the relegation mire with a 3-1 defeat against Newcastle. They must win their last game and hope Spurs lose their final two matches in order to stay up.

Bruno Fernandes equals the all-time Premier League assist record in Man United’s victory over Forest. And it’s a great afternoon for Bournemouth in the race for European football and the Cherries didn’t even play.

Plus Hearts miss out on a first title in 61 years after a dramatic finale at Celtic Park.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Newcastle 3-1 West Ham (02:00)

• PART 2a: Man City win the FA Cup (15:00)

• PART 2b: Chelsea appoint Alonso with Liam Twomey (23:00) 

• PART 3a: Man United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (37:00)

• PART 3b: Leeds 1-0 Brighton (45:00)

• PART 3c: Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace (46:00)

• PART 3d: Everton 1-3 Sunderland (47:00)

• PART 3e: Wolves 1-1 Fulham (51:00)

• PART 4a: Celtic pip Hearts to the title (56:00)

• PART 4b: Villa smash Liverpool as Salah lets loose (67:00)

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Jimbo is in the quizmaster seat as he hosts 4 quarter-finals of football's most prestigious trivia competition, the Inter Totally Cup.

Quarter-final no.1 sees two former champions Michael Cox and Daniel Storey going head to head. Then it's quiz setter turned quiz competitor Duncan Alexander up against the holder, Producer Charlie.

The third quarter-final features two previous finalists Tom Williams and Charlie Eccleshare, before Inter Totally debutant Colin Millar takes on Benji Lanyado for the final slot in the semis.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: The Inter Totally QF draw (0.40)

• PART 2a: Michael Cox Vs Daniel Storey (3.30)

• PART 2b: Duncan Alexander Vs Producer Charlie (13.50)

• PART 3: Charlie Eccleshare Vs Tom Williams (20.30)

• PART 4: Collin Millar Vs Benji Lanyado (31.45)

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Jimbo sits down in the studio with Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra with a flying visit from Phil Hay as the FA Cup Final approaches and the title races in England and Scotland go right down to the wire.

There’s no blinking from Manchester City who beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to reduce the gap with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to two points again. The Gunners host already-relegated Burnley on Monday.

City have to deal with the small matter of the FA Cup Final against Chelsea before then. Is an improbable domestic treble still on for Pep Guardiola’s men? Or can interim Blues boss Calum McFarlane put a spanner in the works?

VAR has certainly put a spanner in the celebration plans for Hearts in Scotland. Celtic awarded a 99th minute penalty to win 3-2 at Motherwell and take the Scottish Premiership title race to a final day showdown between the top two. 

Can West Ham use last week’s disappointment to get a positive result against Newcastle in their fight for Premier League survival? 

And Hull will play Southampton in the Championship Playoff Final, or will they? The team chat all things Spygate plus look ahead to all the rest of the weekend’s action.

Produced by Charlie Jones & Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Double screening (03:00)

• PART 2: FA Cup Final - Chelsea v Man City (7:00)

• PART 3a: Premier League title race (22:00)

• PART 3b: Premier League relegation battle (35:00)

• PART 4: Scottish Premiership title race with Phil Hay (42:00)

• PART 5a: Championship Playoff Spygate (52:00)

• PART 5b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (1:00:00)

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Jimbo is missing Seb Stafford-Bloor, but the usual gang of James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus still have more than enough to talk about as the football season nears its end on the Continent.

Barcelona become the first ever team to win La Liga in El Clasico. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres score the goals as the Catalonians beat Real Madrid 2-0 to confirm the title, and compound misery on what’s been a disastrous week for Los Blancos. Might Jose Mourinho be the answer to their problems?

Desiré Doué was the answer for Champions League finalists PSG as they scored late to beat Brest 1-0 and re-establish a six point gap between themselves and second-placed Lens at the top of Ligue 1. Wouldn’t you know it, they play Lens next - a draw would secure the title for the Parisians.

In Germany, it’s a wild fight for survival with three teams at the bottom on the same points. And in Italy, the race for Champions League hots up as Roma leave it VERY late and Milan stumble again. And there’s the Coppa Italia Final between Lazio and Inter coming up.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.

Part 1: Moments of the week (3:00)

Part 2: Barca win La Liga + Mourinho back to Real? (8:00)

Part 3: Serie A race for top four hots up (28:00)

Part 4a: THREE English teams in European finals (40:00) 

Part 4b: PSG a point away from Ligue 1 title (42:00) 

Part 4c: Bundesliga fight for survival (49:00)

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio reacting to Matchday 36 of the Premier League season.

Arsenal are two wins from the title after an incredible finale at West Ham that sees Leandro Trossard score, Callum Wilson equalise but VAR intervene for a foul on David Raya. Is their name on the trophy? And are the Hammers doomed to the drop?

Elliot Anderson rescues a point for Forest against his old club Newcastle to keep his current club up. And Bournemouth make it 16 games unbeaten to boost their very real Champions League hopes.

There are 2-2 draws for Europa League finalists Aston Villa and Conference League finalists Crystal Palace. Another draw at Anfield amid boos for Liverpool against Chelsea.

Plus National League play-off final drama and Saints are caught spying in Middlesbrough.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: That was intense (03:00)

• PART 2a: West Ham 0-1 Arsenal (06:00)

• PART 2b: Man City 3-0 Brentford (21:00) 

• PART 3a: Spygate Part Two (31:00)

• PART 3b: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle (36:00)

• PART 3c: Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa + Palace 2-2 Everton (41:00)

• PART 4a: Goings on in Europe and Scotland (48:00)

• PART 4b: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (50:00)

• PART 4c: Bournemouth in the Champions League? And Bruno player of the year? (57:00)

• PART 4d: Brighton 3-0 Wolves (66:00)

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander and very special guest Paul Ince, to open up the Totally Almanac on one of the most iconic premier league players ever, Eric Cantona.

Born in Marseille, the enigmatic Frenchman was villainized in his home country after various misdemeanours, but thanks to Gérard Houllier was given a second chance in England.

He rocked up for a trial at Sheffield Wednesday, eventually joining Leeds, and before long Alex Ferguson couldn't believe his luck when he was offered the chance to sign the prodigious talent.

And the rest is history - Man Utd's new no. 7 was the final piece in Ferguson's puzzle, helping them win multiple trophies, including 4 league titles. His flair and his unique approach to the game changed the Premier League forever, and his infamous 'Kung Fu kick' only added to King Eric's cult status.

But how would he fare today? And what would he make of football in 2026?

Plus Duncan's Cantona themed quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Why King Eric? (0.40)

• PART 1b: Duncan’s Cantona quiz question (06.15)

• PART 2: The Totally Extra Almanac (07.40)

• PART 3a: Cantona’s troublesome French beginnings (13.10) 

• PART 3b: Cantona crosses the channel (19.40)

• PART 4a: Fergie’s Cantona gamble pays off (22.30)

• PART 4b: Paul Ince on Cantona’s arrival (25.30)

• PART 4c: The infamous ‘Kung Fu kick’ (34.40)

• PART 4d: Paul Ince’s first hand account (42.05)

• PART 5a: What came next (45.20)

• PART 5b: The cult return (51.00)

• PART 5c: How would he fare today? (58.10) 

• PART 5d: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (1.06.20) 

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Mark Carey to look back on two eventful Champions League semi-finals, and discuss what could be a pivotal weekend of Premier League action.

Arsenal will play PSG in the Champions League Final in Budapest at the end of May. The Gunners overcame Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg at the Emirates, winning the tie 2-1 on aggregate.

They’ll meet last year’s winners PSG who needed a different kind of performance from last week’s goal-glut to get past Bayern Munich. It finished 1-1 in Bavaria, with the Parisians winning 6-5 on aggregate. Luis Enrique is now looking to become only the second manager in the Champions League era to win the competition two years in a row.

Meanwhile, there are only three weekends left in the Premier League season. Manchester City need to beat Brentford to put the pressure on leaders Arsenal, who currently sit five points clear. The Gunners go away to West Ham, who start the weekend in the relegation zone, a point below Spurs who host Leeds on Monday.

Produced by Charlie Jones & Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Arsenal v PSG (03:00)

• PART 2a: Bayern 1-1 PSG (8:00) 

• PART 2b: Arsenal 1-0 Atletico (25:00)

• PART 3: Premier League title race + relegation battle (35:00)

• PART 4a: Hearts 2-1 Rangers (53:00)

• PART 4b: Rest of the Premier League (56:00)

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Jimbo and the usual team of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor sit down to discuss all things European football and look ahead to those all-important Champions League semi-final second legs.

Inter are Italian Champions once again. A 2-0 win over Parma confirms the Serie A title with three games to go. Second-placed Napoli are now 12 points adrift after a 0-0 draw at Como.

In Spain, Barcelona now only need one point to confirm the La Liga title and, as fate would have it, their next game is Real Madrid! If Barca avoid defeat, it would be the first time a team has won the title in El Clasico. Elsewhere, Atletico make 11 changes in preparation for their second leg against Arsenal, but still win 2-0 in Valencia.

Both PSG and Bayern drop domestic points in between their second leg. Bayern have already won the title, but PSG’s nearest rivals Lens can only draw 1-1 with Nice so it’s as you were in the race for Ligue 1. Will we get another nine-goal thriller in Munich on Wednesday? Will we get goals in North London on Tuesday?

All this plus Moments of the Week and Arsenal’s floppy cannon.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.

Part 1: Moments of the week (3:00)

Part 2: Champions League semi-final preview (15:00)

Part 3: Inter win Serie A (31:00)

Part 4: Barca can win La Liga against Real (47:00)

Part 5: PSG and Lens drop points in Ligue 1 title race (1:00:00)

Part 6: Schalke are back in the Bundesliga (1:16:00)

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Jimbo dives deep into the Premier League weekend with Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Seb Stafford-Bloor.

Spurs lift themselves out of the relegation zone with a stunning victory at a mutinous Villa Park. This comes after West Ham take a beating at Brentford on Saturday

Arsenal go 6 points clear at the top of the table, having played two games more, by thrashing Fulham 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres hitting top form.

Michael Carrick leads Man United back into the Champions League after a ding-dong 3-2 victory over Liverpool.

Plus Ipswich return to the Premier League and Wolves fans turn on Rob Edwards.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Tottenham’s win at Villa sees them leapfrog West Ham (03:00)

• PART 2: Man United 3-2 Liverpool (31:00) 

• PART 3a: Ipswich promoted as Championship draws to a close (42:00)

• PART 3b: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham (48:00)

• PART 3c: Newcastle 3-1 Brighton (53:00)

• PART 3d: Wolves 1-1 Sunderland (58:00)

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Jimbo is joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to discuss Spurs' journey to the 2018-19 Champions League final.

The season started with concern after the infamous summer of non-spending with Spurs making zero signings or departures despite Pochettino's remonstrations.

What came next was a dizzying run of improbable European wins, late comebacks, Lucas Moura hat-tricks and an unforgettable campaign resulting in a Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid.

It wasn't to be in the final and 7 years on with Spurs now on the brink of relegation into the Championship, was this the moment it all began to unravel?

Plus Duncan's away-goals related quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Hello’s and Duncan’s quiz question (0:40)

• PART 2a: The Totally Extra Almanac (3:40)

• PART 2b: Spurs ‘no signing summer’ and buildup to the 18-19 campaign (6:20)

• PART 2c: The Champions League ‘group of death’ (13:40)

• PART 2d: The quarter final against Man City (20:10)

• PART 3a: The semi’s against Ajax (32:10)

• PART 4a: The final in Madrid (49:00)

• PART 4b: The aftermath (54:00)

• PART 4c: The answer to the quiz question (1:03:50) 

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Jimbo is back on duty alongside Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jack Lang to discuss Act One of the Champions League semi-finals and look ahead to this week’s Premier League action.

PSG and Bayern produce a modern-day classic at the Parc des Princes, with the Parisians coming out 5-4 winners and setting up a mouth-watering second leg. Is this tie the REAL final?

Meanwhile, it’s penalty drama at the Metropolitano as Arsenal draw 1-1 with Atletico Madrid. Should the Gunners have had the chance to make it 2-1 late on in the game?

They host Fulham this weekend in the Premier League, with title rivals Manchester City having to wait until Monday to go to Everton. Can Roberto De Zerbi build on his first Spurs win when they take on Aston Villa? Their relegation rivals West Ham are at Brentford.

Where now for Burnley after they sack Scott Parker? Is Manchester United against Liverpool the fifth most interesting game of the weekend?

And of course there’s the all-important draw for the Inter Totally Cup.

Produced by Charlie Jones & Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: How many is too many goals? (3:00)

• PART 2: PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich (11:00)

• PART 3: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal (25:00)

• PART 4a: Premier League title race (39:00)

• PART 4b: Relegation battle (49:00)

• PART 5: Championship final day + Inter Totally draw (58:00)

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Jimbo is joined by the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor to look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals and discuss the latest football news from around the continent.

It's down the last 4 in Europe's premier competition with PSG V Bayern the pick of the semi's on Tuesday, before Arsenal travel to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Italian football is in meltdown as a refereeing scandal overshadows the weekend when Inter were hoping to seal the Serie A title. This comes 20 years on from the Calciopoli scandal and just a few weeks after the national side's failure to reach the World Cup.

In Spain, Real Madrid drop points again and will be hoping to avoid handing the champions-elect Barca the title in the upcoming Clásico. In Germany, Bayern have the title wrapped up and are going for a treble, while across the border in France, PSG look to have seen off Lens and are now 6 points clear at the top.

Plus Moment of the week and Tom's marathon weekend.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40)

• PART 2: Champions League preview (12.50)

• PART 3: Serie A with James (26.30)

• PART 4: La Liga with Pol (44.15)

• PART 5: Bundesliga with Seb (50.55)

• PART 6: Ligue 1 with Tom (57.05)

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Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Colin Millar into the pod to talk FA Cup and Premier League action.

Calum McFarlane’s Chelsea see off Leeds 1-0 in the Sunday semi-final. Are they standing between Man City and a domestic treble?

Arsenal go back 3 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a narrow and nervy win over Newcastle. Was it a performance that posed more questions than answers?

It was a huge weekend at the bottom with victories galore. Spurs won for the first time in 2026, but West Ham beat Everton in stoppage time. And Nottingham Forest ran riot at Sunderland, winning 5-0 on Friday.

Plus Daniel witnessed the incredible finale in the National League as York City won promotion to the Football League at Rochdale’s expense.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: York promoted in incredible National League finale (02:00)

• PART 2a: Chelsea 1-0 Leeds (09:00)

• PART 2b: Man City 2-1 Southampton (16:30) 

• PART 3: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle (26:00)

• PART 4a: West Ham 2-1 Everton (37:00)

• PART 4b: Wolves 0-1 Spurs (44:00)

• PART 4c: Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest (50:00)

• PART 4d: Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace (58:00)

• PART 4e: Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa and the race for 6th (61:00)

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Matt Davies-Adams is in the chair alongside Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Jay Harris as Chelsea say goodbye to another manager and Manchester City go top.

Liam Rosenior is OUT at Chelsea after overseeing their worst run of form since 1912. Calum McFarlane takes interim charge for the rest of the campaign. Can he oversee a win against Leeds in the FA Cup this Sunday?

Much better news for Manchester City, who have moved top of the Premier League for the first time since the opening weekend. A 1-0 win at Burnley relegates the Clarets and sends Pep Guardiola’s men above Arsenal on goals scored. Will they still be there at the end of May? They take on Southampton in the other semi-final this weekend.

Plus, the team look ahead to the rest of the weekend’s action. Can the Gunners move back ahead of City with a win against Newcastle? Will relegated Wolves drag Spurs down with them?

And with Leicester marking the ten-year anniversary of winning the Premier League by being relegated to League One, we ask what other unthinkable things might be happening in the world of football in a decade’s time.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: What will football look like in 10 years? (2 mins)

• PART 2: Chelsea sack Rosenior (6 mins)

• PART 3a: Chelsea v Leeds (19 mins)

• PART 3b: Man City v Southampton (27 mins)

• PART 4a: Arsenal v Newcastle (42 mins)

• PART 4b: Wolves v Tottenham (50 mins)

• PART 4c: West Ham v Everton (56 mins)

• PART 4d: Rest of the Premier League (61 mins)

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Jimbo and the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams are back to discuss what’s been going on in the continent.

Bayern Munich are German champions for a 35th time. A 4-2 win over Stuttgart secures the title after second-placed Dortmund lose 2-1 to Hoffenheim. Is this the first of an incredible treble for Vincent Kompany’s men this season?

In Spain, it’s a first Real Sociedad trophy in front of fans for 38 years as they beat Atletico Madrid on a penalty shootout to win the Copa Del Rey. Delight for the White and Blues, but how might this impact Atleti ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal? And what’s been the fallout at Real Madrid and Barca after they were dumped out?

The Ligue 1 title race could be back on after PSG lose 2-1 to Lyon. Second-placed Lens beat Toulouse 3-2 to close the gap to just one point. And in Italy, Inter go 12 points clear with five games to go: a 3-0 win over Cagliari means the Serie A title looks like a formality for the league leaders.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1: Moments of the week (3 mins)

PART 2: Real Sociedad win Copa Del Rey (12 mins)

PART 3A: Bayern win the Bundesliga (30 mins)

PART 3B: Ligue 1 review – PSG stutter in the title race (34 mins)

PART 4: Serie A review – Inter go 12 points clear (46 mins)

PART 5: Bundesliga review – The race for top four hots up (62 mins)

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey onto the pod after the top two tussle lives up to the hype.

Erling Haaland scores the winner at the Etihad to bring Man City to within 3 points of Arsenal with a game in hand. Is Pep heading towards a 5th title in 6 seasons?

Is the race for the top 5 over? Liverpool win the first ever Hill Dickinson Merseyside derby with a 100th minute goal from Virgil Van Dijk. And Chelsea make it 4 defeats in a row without scoring as they lose 1-0 to Man United.

It’s another pivotal weekend at the bottom of the table with Spurs seconds away from their first win of 2026 before Brighton equalise. Which allows Leeds and Forest to move further clear of the drop zone. Matt Davies-Adams tells us about the magnificence of Morgan Gibbs-White.

Plus a seven-goal thriller between Villa and Sunderland and another defeat for Newcastle.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: One of the best days in PL history? (00:30)

• PART 1b: Man City 2-1 Arsenal (08:00)

• PART 2a: Everton 1-2 Liverpool (28:00) 

• PART 2b: Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland (33:00)

• PART 2c: Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley with Matt Davies-Adams (37:00)

• PART 3a: Coventry back in the Premier League (44:00)

• PART 3b: Spurs 2-2 Brighton (47:00)

• PART 3c: Leeds 3-0 Wolves (54:00)

• PART 3d: Chelsea 0-1 Man United (56:00)

• PART 3e: Brentford 0-0 Fulham (61:00)

• PART 3f: Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth (63:00)

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To watch this interview with English subtitles, visit our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/tJ-SrWspVpU 

Jimbo and James Horncastle welcome World Cup winner and the record appearance maker in Serie A and for the Azzurri, the one and only Gianluigi Buffon.

We discuss Gigi’s new memoir Saved and his recollections of his extraordinary 28-year career. From debuting with Parma at 17, to silverware galore at Juventus and glory in Germany with Italy.

Saved by Gianluigi Buffon - https://linktr.ee/GBuffon  

Produced by Charlie Jones

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Jimbo sits down with Duncan Alexander, Mark Carey and JJ Bull to discuss a bonkers night of Champions League football in Munich, and a not-so-bonkers evening in North London.

Both Arsenal and Bayern are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Bavarians playing out a 4-3 thriller with Real Madrid, winning the tie 6-4 on aggregate to set up a semi-final against PSG. Will that tie be the real final?

It’s not a thrill-fest for Arsenal, but a 0-0 draw with Sporting CP means they’re through 1-0 on aggregate. Get ready for Arteta v Simeone! The Gunners will play Atletico Madrid in two weeks.

Next for them is Manchester City in the Premier League. Will Pep Guardiola’s side be licking their lips at this one? Will Roberto De Zerbi get his first Spurs win against his old club Brighton?

Plus, there’s the small matter of Chelsea v Man Utd AND the first ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson between Everton and Liverpool.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Run through of results (3 mins)

• PART 2: Bayern 4-3 Real Madrid (9 mins)

• PART 3: Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (32 mins)

• PART 4a: Premier League fixtures (46 mins)

• PART 4b: Man City v Arsenal (48 mins)

• PART 4c: Everton v Liverpool & Chelsea v Man Utd (55 mins)

• PART 5: Relegation battle (59 mins)

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Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Colin Millar & Liam Tharme in the Totally studios to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League quarter-finals.

No remontée at Anfield for Liverpool who lose 2-0 to PSG courtesy of two Dembele goals to make it 4-0 on aggregate and book their place in the semis. What next for Liverpool and Slot?

In Madrid, Barca run Atleti close winning 2-1 on the night but losing 3-2 on aggregate meaning Simeone's side are through and will face Arsenal or Sporting in the last 4.

Plus a historic win at Old Trafford for Leeds and where is Iraola off to?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Totally Pickleball Show (0.40)

• PART 1b: Liverpool 0-2 PSG (08.50)

• PART 2: Atleti 1-2 Barca (24.20)

• PART 3a: Man Utd 1-2 Leeds (33.20)

• PART 3b: Iraola is off (44.10)

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Jimbo is once again alongside Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss all things European football.

Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 4-1 to go nine points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid stumble to a 1-1 draw with Girona. How might all this affect this week’s Champions League Quarter Final second legs?

There’s no game to impact PSG, as they’re given the weekend off in France to focus on beating Liverpool. No such let-off for Monaco, who are hammered 4-1 by PSG’s neighbours Paris FC.

In Germany, Bayern set a single-season scoring record with an emphatic 5-0 win at St Pauli, and Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman to manage a Bundesliga side.

And in Italy, it’s goals galore between Como and Inter, with the league leaders winning 4-3 to stretch their lead over second placed Napoli to nine points. Plus, there’s a public clash between Claudio Ranieri and Gian Piero Gasperini.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1: Moments of the week (2:45)

PART 2: La Liga review – Barca go nine clear (14:45)

PART 3: Ligue 1 review – Will PSG be too good for Liverpool? (34:20)

PART 4: Bundesliga review – Marie-Louise Eta manages Union (51:25)

PART 5: Serie A review – Chaos in Como (1:00:00)

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio after another pivotal Premier League weekend.

Man City close the gap to 6 points in the title race, with a game in hand, after an impressive 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. Are Pep’s players motoring towards a domestic treble?

City host leaders Arsenal next Sunday, who suffer a shock home defeat to Bournemouth, their 3rd loss in 4 matches. Are they buckling under the pressure of chasing a first title in 22 years?

It’s a miserable weekend in North London with Spurs losing at Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge. Winless in 14, in the relegation zone, with Cristian Romero coming off injured in tears.

West Ham move out of the bottom three with their 4-0 thumping of Wolves while Forest come from behind to claim a point against Villa.

And the race for Europe is wide open with 4 points separating 6th from 12th in the table! How much pressure is Eddie Howe under at Newcastle?

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Title race thoughts and who’s going down? (01:30)

• PART 2: Chelsea 0-3 Man City (08:30) 

• PART 3: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth (24:00)

• PART 4a: Sunderland 1-0 Spurs with Jack Pitt-Brooke (35:00)

• PART 4b: West Ham 4-0 Wolves (41:00)

• PART 4c: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa (45:00)

• PART 4d: Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle (48:00)

• PART 5a: Wilshere wins at Wembley (53:00)

• PART 5b: Saturday’s action (56:00)

• PART 5c: Who is player of the year? (63:00)

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Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Mark Carey and Dan Kilpatrick into the studio to reflect on Wednesday night's Champions League Quarter Final action, as well as look ahead to the return of the Premier League.

Paris Saint-Germain comfortably dispatch Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg in France, but will they rue their missed chances next week at Anfield? Or will it just be more of the same from Arne Slot’s side, who failed to muster a shot on target last night?

Meanwhile in Barcelona, red card drama means it’s a first ever victory for Diego Simeone at the Camp Nou, and a first for Atletico Madrid in 20 years. Their delight is Barca’s fury as Hansi Flick lets rip on the officials.

Plus the Premier League is back and Roberto De Zerbi’s first game at Spurs comes with it. Man City travel to Stamford Bridge while Arsenal host draw specialists Bournemouth.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

• PART 1: Rundown of the results (2:40)

• PART 2: PSG 2-0 Liverpool (8:30)

• PART 3: Barcelona 0-2 Atletico (25:00)

• PART 4: De Zerbi at Spurs & relegation battle (40:00)

• PART 5a: Chelsea v Man City & title race (49:00)

• PART 5b: Premier League preview (58:00)

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Jimbo is joined by Art De Roché, Liam Twomey and Daniel Storey to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.

Bayern beat Real Madrid 2-1 in an end to end encounter at the Bernabéu. It could have been more for Bayern and yet Mbappe could have got a hat-trick too, with both teams racking up 20 shots each. Are Bayern the team to beat? Is Harry Kane the best in the world?

Meanwhile in Lisbon, Arsenal fought hard against an impressive Sporting Clube to earn a revitalising away win in the Estádio José Alvalade, via a stoppage time goal made by two substitutes Martinelli and Havertz. How big a difference did David Raya make?

Plus an EFL roundup, Ramsey retires, Mudryk trains and a tribute to Mircea Lucescu.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

• PART 1: Rundown of the results (0.40)

• PART 2: Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern (3.45)

• PART 3a: Sporting 0-1 Arsenal (20.20)

• PART 3b: Ramsey retires & where’s Mudryk? (27.40)

• PART 4a: A tribute to Mircea Lucescu (40.15)

• PART 4b: EFL roundup (41.30)

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The Euro Show is back with Jimbo joined by the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss what’s going on in the continent.

A stoppage time winner for Mallorca against Real Madrid means Barcelona are seven points clear at the top of La Liga, after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Atletico.

In Italy, there’s a statement win at the top for Inter as they beat Roma 5-2 and further reaction to the Azzurri failing to qualify for a third World Cup in a row. PSG’s lead at the top of Ligue 1 stretches to four points after Lens lose 3-0 in Lille.

And in Germany, Bayern Munich also grab a late winner and there’s a nine-goal thriller between Leverkusen and Wolfsburg.

Plus the team look ahead to some mouth-watering Champions League Quarter Finals this week.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1: Moments of the week (7mins)

PART 2: La Liga review – Mallorca topple Real + Barca beat Atleti (20 mins)

PART 3: Ligue 1 review – PSG go four clear (43 mins)

PART 4: Serie A review – Azzurri misery + Inter’s big win (1:00:00)

PART 5: Bundesliga review – Bayern win + Wolfsburg woe (1:17:00)

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Jimbo, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams reflect on a captivating FA Cup quarter-final weekend.

It’s back-to-back defeats for Arsenal, overcome by a sensational Southampton from the Championship on Saturday. With their trophy hopes halved in the last two matches, is this the start of a dramatic collapse for the Gunners?

Can the same question be asked of Liverpool, who are thrashed 4-0 by Man City, with Erling Haaland taking home the match ball? The pressure piling on Arne Slot ahead of the Reds’ trip to PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday.

West Ham stage an incredible comeback against Leeds but it’s Daniel Farke’s side who progress on penalties to a first FA Cup semi since 1987. Where they will meet Chelsea, who pummel Port Vale 7-0 at Stamford Bridge.

It’s also a big weekend in the EFL with Millwall moving into the automatic promotion places in the Championship. What would the Lions bring to the Premier League? Nick Hart from the Achtung Millwall podcast can tell us.

Produced by Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: West Ham 2-2 Leeds - Leeds win on pens (01:30)

• PART 2: Southampton 2-1 Arsenal (11:30) 

• PART 3a: Man City 4-0 Liverpool (28:00)

• PART 3b: Chelsea win 7-0 but let’s talk Enzo (39:00)

• PART 4a: Coventry on the verge of promotion (47:00)

• PART 4b: Could Millwall go up with Nick Hart? (49:00)

• PART 4c: Roy’s return at Bristol City (54:00)

• PART 4d: Lincoln almost up to the Championship (56:00)

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and George Caulkin to open up the Totally Extra almanac to exactly 30 years ago, on the Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle page.

The Magpies were the great entertainers with the exuberant Kevin Keegan at the helm and much of the country pulling for them to take the title. Their title challengers Man Utd had famously been told by Alan Hansen they couldn't win anything with kids.

With Fergie's fledglings finding form, a wobbling Newcastle went to Anfield and vowed to play the only way they knew how, to attack; the likes of Beardsley, Ginola, Asprilla and Ferdinand up against Fowler, Collymore, Barnes and McManaman.

What ensued is still for many the greatest ever Premier League game. What made it so special? And how different might have football been if Newcastle had won it in 1996?

Plus what else happened this week in football history and a brain-teasing quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones, Lucy Oliva & Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Why this game was so special (0.40)

• PART 1b: A 4-3 related quiz question (06.20)

• PART 2a: The Totally Extra Almanac (08.10)

• PART 2b: The Premiership in 1996 (11.10)

• PART 3: Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle (32.51)

• PART 4: The run in and the rant (55.01)

• PART 5a: What cost Toon the title? (1.03.00)

• PART 5b: This game's legacy (1.07.30)

• PART 5c: The answer to the quiz question (1.17.15)

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Jimbo is back in the chair and joined by Duncan Alexander, Adrian Clarke, Natalie Gedra, with special guest Frida Fagerlund as the final six teams to play at this year’s World Cup are confirmed.

It’s disaster yet again for Italy after penalty heartbreak in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The Azzurri become the first ever former winners to miss three World Cups in a row. Where do they go from here?

There’s shootout joy for Czech Republic though who beat Denmark, Sweden see off Poland and Turkey are heading to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years after winning in Kosovo.

DR Congo and Iraq are also through to the group stages, and there’s another disappointing performance from England at Wembley.

Plus, it’s FA Cup Quarter Final weekend with Man City hosting Liverpool as domestic football returns.

RUNNING ORDER:

Part 1: World Cup Qualifying results (2:45)

Part 2A: Bosnian bliss and Italian misery (7:00)

Part 2B: Czech ecstasy and Turkish delight (18:30)

Part 3A: Potter's wizardry for Sweden (27:50)

Part 3B: DR Congo & Iraq (35:00)

Part 4A: England v Japan (42:20)

Part 4B: USA & Brazil (51:30)

Part 5A: De Zerbi at Spurs (58:00)

Part 5B: FA Cup preview (1:01:30)

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Matt Davies-Adams takes the hotseat alongside Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander, Felipe Cardenas and Dan Kilpatrick as Tottenham say goodbye to another manager.

Igor Tudor is shown the door by Spurs after just seven games in charge. The club are pushing to make former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi his replacement, but is he what they need right now? 

Boos at Wembley for Ben White who scores, then gives away a penalty in England’s 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay.

And who will take the last six places at this year’s World Cup? The final qualifying playoff games take place on Tuesday.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Tudor leaves Spurs (4:45)

• PART 2A: England 1-1 Uruguay (26:30)

• PART 2B: France 3-1 Colombia (36:30)

• PART 3: USA 2-5 Belgium (43:30)

• PART 4: World Cup playoff preview (49:30)

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Rob Tanner and Jordan Halford to open up the Totally Extra Almanac in 2016 and celebrate Leicester's historic Premier League title, 10 years on. 

From the sacking of Pearson and battling relegation to Richard III, Ranieri, pizzas and Bocelli - the Leicester title story had it all.

Underpinning Leicester's success was excellent investment with Vardy, Mahrez and Kante costing less than 8 million pounds and the squad barely getting injuries, meaning Ranieri could play the same eleven in most games.

Even still, the odds were stacked against them with the bookies making them 5000-1 before the season started. So just how did they do it? And could anyone ever do it again?

Plus 'On This Day' and Duncan's quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1a: Duncan’s quiz question (3.15)

• PART 1b: The Totally Extra Almanac (4.20)

• PART 2a: What came before: relegation scrap + King Richard III (08.47)

• PART 2b: The sextape, sackings + Ranieri appointment (14.10)

• PART 3: The famous 15-16 season (28.15)

• PART 4a: How the title was won + Battle of the Bridge (41.50)

• PART 4b: What happened next? (54.25)

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Jimbo has a stellar cast of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and Matt Davies-Adams to react to the World Cup play-off semi-finals.

It’s a heartbreaking night for the home nations with Wales and the Republic of Ireland eliminated on penalties. And a brave young Northern Ireland side are beaten 2-0 in Bergamo by Italy. Are the Azzurri finally set to qualify for another World Cup?

Jack Lang’s in Mexico to tell us about the inter-confederation play-offs, where he watched Jamaica edge past New Caledonia to set up a final against DR Congo.

And the big domestic news is that Mo Salah will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Should we all be a bit more moved?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: World Cup round-up - that Guler pass (01.00)

• PART 2a: Path A - Wales out, Italy through (06.00) 

• PART 2b: Republic of Ireland knocked out on penalties (30.00)

• PART 2c: The rest of UEFA qualifying (35.00)

• PART 3: New Caledonia 0-1 Jamaica with Jack Lang (41.00)

• PART 4: Salah leaving Liverpool (48.00)

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Jimbo reconvenes with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to once again discuss all things European Football.

Vinicius Jr is the matchwinner as ten-man Real Madrid beat Atletico 3-2 at the Bernabeu, but Barcelona are still the team to beat after a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano keeps them four points clear.

In Italy, Inter’s stuttering form continues with a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina. They still have a six point lead at the top despite Milan’s 3-2 win over Torino. Attention now turns to whether the Azzurri can get past Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday.

Both Paris Saint-Germain and Lens have big wins in Ligue 1, while in Germany, there's a new Sporting Director at Dortmund.

Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1: Moments of the week (10:30)

PART 2: La Liga review - Real win the derby (19:00)

PART 3: Serie A review - Inter continue to stutter (35:00)

PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Thumping wins for the top two (1:00:00)

PART 5: Bundesliga review - Kehl leaves Dortmund (1:13:00)

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Jimbo has Tim Spiers, Jay Harris and Luis Miguel Echegaray for company as the first silverware of the season in England is handed out.

It’s Manchester City who claim the Carabao Cup thanks to a brace from Nico O’Reilly. What happened to league leaders Arsenal? And did Mikel Arteta make a mistake by starting Kepa?

It was a cup final atmosphere elsewhere in North London but it was Forest who took home a massive 3 points at Spurs in the battle to survive. Are Tottenham doomed?

The only positive for Spurs is that West Ham also lost and stay below them in the relegation zone. Villa the big winners in the Champions League race this weekend.

That’s because Liverpool lost at Brighton and Chelsea were taken apart by Everton. Are the Blues set to miss out on Champions League football? What will that mean for Liam Rosenior? And could it be David Moyes managing in Europe’s premier club competition next season?

Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Man City beat Arsenal in League Cup final (02.30)

• PART 2a: Spurs 0-3 Nottingham Forest (20.00) 

• PART 2b: Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham (32.00)

• PART 3a: Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland (38.00)

• PART 3b: Everton 3-0 Chelsea (46.00)

• PART 3c: Brighton 2-1 Liverpool (54.00)

• PART 3d: Bournemouth 2-2 Man United (59.00)

• PART 3e: Fulham 3-1 Burnley (61.00)

• PART 3f: Leeds 0-0 Sunderland (64.00)

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Mark Carey into the studio to discuss another busy night of Champions League football and look ahead to the first domestic trophy of the season.

Newcastle are dismantled by Barcelona in the second half at Camp Nou, conceding four goals to lose 7-2 on the night and 8-3 on aggregate. That sets up an all-Spanish quarter final against Atletico Madrid, who knocked out Spurs despite a spirited 3-2 win from Igor Tudor’s men on the night. 

Liverpool produced a second half blitz of their own as they blew away Galatasaray 4-1 on aggregate. They’ll play PSG next. Real Madrid will meet Bayern after the Bavarians completed a 10-2 aggregate win over Atalanta. 

Plus League Cup Final predictions as Arsenal meet Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday, and a look ahead to potentially pivotal weekend at the bottom of the Premier League. 

Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1A: Champions League results (2:45)

PART 1B: Tottenham 3-2 Atletico Madrid (11:00)

PART 2A: Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle (21:15)

PART 2B: Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray (30:20)

PART 2C: Bayern 4-1 Atalanta (35:40)

PART 3A: League Cup Final preview (46:35)

PART 3B: Premier League fixtures (55:45)

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Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Liam Twomey and Jay Harris to discuss last night's Champions League action.

Eze and Rice open up Leverkusen's stoic defence to earn a quarter final with Sporting Club de Portugal. That after Sporting completed a miraculous comeback against Bodo, winning 3-0 to make it 3-3 on aggregate, before scoring two in extra time to turn the tie around.

City and Chelsea's comebacks didn't go so well as PSG beat Rosenior's side 3-0 and City lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in Manchester after Bernardo Silva was sent off for a handball on the line

Plus the remarkable CAF appeal board ruling to overturn Senegal's AFCON title & Brentford vs Wolves.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Rundown of the results (0.40)

• PART 2a: City 1-2 Madrid (05.12)

• PART 2b: Chelsea 0-3 PSG (11.05)

• PART 3a: Chelsea’s PL fine (22.25) 

• PART 3b: Arsenal 2-0 Leverkusen (28.45)

• PART 3c: Sporting 5-0 Bodo (34.15)

• PART 4a: AFCON title overturned (37.55)

• PART 4b: Some Calcio updates (44.00)

• PART 4c: Brentford 2-2 Wolves (46.37)

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