Beyond The Game
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingBeyond the Game has the stories behind the action. We'll be at the biggest events, talking to the biggest names. If sport is your passion, this is your show.
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What’s next for the Ronaldo case?: Geoffrey Robertson explains
October 17, 2018 17:55 - 10 minutes VideoIt's the case many journalists refuse to mention, Beyond The Game unpacks the allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo with Geoffrey Robertson, a lawyer who's worked with everyone from Julian Assange to Mike Tyson. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 1630 GMT. Beyond The...
Turan's Troubles: Turkish footballer faces assault charges
October 16, 2018 18:08 - 3 minutes VideoA footballer, a singer, the singer's wife, a fight and a gun. It sounds like a bad movie, but for Arda Turan it's a real life nightmare. The former Turkish captain is facing a lengthy prison term after allegedly breaking a man's nose. Robin Adams charts the downfall of a man who was once Turkish football's golden boy. #ArdaTuran
Beyond The Game: Interview with Roland Hofer
October 16, 2018 14:17 - 4 minutes VideoTour of Turkey organisers are all smiles after that memorable finale in Istanbul. Race director Roland Hofer gave us some insight into the cycling event's long road to success. #TourofTurkey
Tour of Turkey 2018 comes to thrilling end
October 16, 2018 14:14 - 2 minutes VideoThere's been a thrilling finish to this year's Tour of Turkey cycling race. Since being awarded World Tour status by the UCI, the event has managed to attract some of the world's best riders. Robin Adams was at the finish line in Istanbul. #TourofTurkey
South Africa paceman Vernon Philander: Exclusive Interview
October 09, 2018 17:51 - 8 minutes VideoAustralia are back in test action for the first time since that controversial series in South Africa that saw three players banned for ball tampering. It also resulted in the Aussies falling to their worst defeat in 90 years. Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander had a big hand in Australia's 492-run loss. Robin Adams spent some time with him in Cape Town. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the bigges...
Post-bout free-for-all eclipses UFC title fight
October 08, 2018 18:13 - 7 minutes VideoThe aftermath to Khabib Nurmagomedov's win over Conor McGregor was so bad it even shocked Mike Tyson, a man who's no stranger to causing chaos in Las Vegas. But will the brawl hurt the UFC's image, or enhance it? Here's Talha Duman. But the question is, is this a case of no such thing as bad publicity, or has the sport's reputation been damaged? MMA journalist Ade Oladipo joined us from London to go through the fight. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you ...
South African Rugby Legend Francois Pienaar: Exclusive Interview
October 04, 2018 14:44 - 4 minutes VideoIn South African Rugby, no name is bigger than Francois Pienaar. Pienaar famously captained the Springboks to the 1995 World Cup, receiving the trophy from Nelson Mandela. Our own Robin Adams caught up with the legendary flanker in Capetown, and got his opinion of current skipper Siya Kolisi, and the boks chances of beating the All Blacks this weekend. #Rugby #Springboks #FrancoisPienaar
The Cape Town Marathon grows and draws thousands of runners
October 03, 2018 08:52 - 2 minutes VideoThe Cape Town Marathon is establishing itself as one of Africa's premier athletics events. The race has only been around for four years, but already boasts superior IAAF status. More than 20 thousand athletes from around the world took part in running events over the weekend. Robin Adams reports. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interv...
Gwijo Squad changing the face of South Africa Rugby
October 03, 2018 08:42 - 3 minutes VideoThe Springboks versus the All Blacks is one of sport’s great rivalries. The South Africans beat the ABs in New Zealand in September, and when Siya Kolisi's team attempt to repeat that success in Pretoria this weekend, they'll be supported by traditional AmaGwijo songs. As Lungani Zama reports, it's a sign the Springboks are beginning to finally represent all South Africans. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’...
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo accused of rape
October 02, 2018 17:55 - 7 minutes VideoA woman who has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her in 2009, has filed a civil lawsuit against the Juventus superstar. In her suit, she says the five-time World Player of the Year, paid her to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Ronaldo's legal team describe the claim as blatantly illegal. Lance Santos reports. Also, Der Spiegel’s Sports Editor Christoph Winterbach was one of the journalists that broke the story and spoke to Beyond The Game. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that...
Beyond The Game: Turkey's Euro 2024 Dream
September 26, 2018 19:14 - 26 minutes VideoGermany and Turkey compete to host 2024 Euros. #turkey #euro2024
Istanbul Waterfest: Turkey hosts its biggest watersports festival
September 17, 2018 12:37 - 2 minutes VideoIstanbul has, once again, opened its arms to the world of WaterSports. The City's Waterfest took place over the weekend and for the first time ever, the competition was open to foreigners. Lance Santos went down to check it out. #IstanbulWaterFest #Watersports #Turkey
World Rally Championship: Turkish leg of WRC starts on Thursday
September 13, 2018 10:40 - 3 minutes VideoTurkey is gearing up to host a stop on the world rally championship for the first time since 2010. The event stages will take place on various surfaces in and around the scenic southwestern town of Marmaris. #rally #wrc #turkey Robin Adams previews the action.
The Una Regata: The World's most beautiful rafting race
September 10, 2018 12:45 - 12 minutes VideoIn the Balkans, thousands of spectators gather to watch the annual rafting race, the Una Regata. Hundreds of competitors from all around the world challenge for top honours in the three-day long event. Talha Duman and Semir Sejfovic went to Bosnia for the 46th edition to see what the natural beauty of the Una River and the event means to the people of Bihac. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the big...
Tony Popovic: From Sydney to Karabuk
September 06, 2018 12:39 - 9 minutes VideoWould you move to an unstable job, in a city you've never heard of before? That's what Karabukspor's new manager Tony Popovic has done. Giving up an easy life in Australia to earn his stripes in Europe. Lachlan Guselli sat down with Popovic as he attempts to rebuild the club after the entire board and President walked out on the club in his first few weeks. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the bigg...
Australia Cricket Crisis - Beyond The Game Special
September 06, 2018 12:05 - 26 minutes VideoTears, apologies, resignations. To think one small piece of sandpaper could do so much damage. Along with bodyline and Kerry Packer's rebel World series this crisis ranks among the most tumultuous events in the history of Australian cricket. All three players spoke for the first time since receiving their sanctions in the ball-tampering scandal. Their emotional apologies were hard to watch, and heads have rolled. Coach Darren Lehmann announced that he'd had enough. Beyond The Game is a five ...
Indian Cricket Legend Kapil Dev: Exclusive Interview
August 02, 2018 06:35 - 6 minutes VideoKapil Dev's just one of 3 Indian captains to taste series success in England, with the legendary all-rounder's career spanning 3 decades. Dev made his first class debut in November 1975, and within 3 years had won his first Test cap for IndiaThe Haryana Hurricane first captained India in the 1982-83 season against Sri Lanka. He led his country in 34 of his 131 tests. When Kapil retired he was test cricket's leading wicket taker. He's still the only player in the history of the game to have ta...
The ‘Greek Freak’: Exclusive Interview Giannis Antetokounmpo
August 02, 2018 06:33 - 4 minutes VideoAfter five seasons in the NBA most people still can't pronounce his name, despite the fact he's one of the best players in the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up in Athens, the son of Nigerian immigrants. He had to sell goods in the streets to help his family survive. But these days he trades in 'dunks and blocks' on the hard courts of the NBA. Antetokounmpo was scouted by many NBA teams during his playing days in the Greek A2 Division. He was drafted in 2013 with the 15th overall pick by...
Turkey's first ever Wimbledon champion
July 19, 2018 16:44 - 2 minutes VideoYanki Erel made history by becoming Turkey's first ever Wimbledon champion by winning the boys doubles with Finnish partner Otto Virtanen. Erel says he was confident of success at the tournament, and will use it as a springboard for future trophies. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monda...
France v Croatia: World Cup Final preview
July 13, 2018 22:51 - 13 minutes VideoThe World Cup final, kicks off at Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday with Croatia trying to stop the French from lifting the trophy for a second time. Over 81 thousand people will be at the match including our own Lance Santos and Paul Scott. They're in Moscow ahead of the final. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one sto...
Croatian Footballers: Children of the Yugoslav Wars
July 12, 2018 23:10 - 3 minutes VideoOn Sunday in the World Cup final, Croatia will be hoping to grab their first ever title in the country's 17-year existence. Their previous best tournament finish, was in 1998 when they were eliminated in the semis, losing 2-1 to France. That side went home as national heroes. But 20 years later, the squad led by Luka Modric are playing with not only the memory of 98, but of a childhood almost stolen by war. Lachlan Guselli has more. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you ...
Croatia v England: World Cup preview
July 10, 2018 23:04 - 2 minutes VideoEngland face Croatia on Wednesday in their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years. Their opponents have reached this stage more recently finishing third at France 98. And as Paul Scott reports whatever happens in Moscow, this is an England squad that the country is proud of once again. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It ...
France v Belgium: World Cup preview
July 10, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes VideoBelgium take on France in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday for a place in the final. Both sides have been solid so far in the competition and as Lance Santos reports there's not much to separate the European neighbours. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 2030 GMT. Beyond Th...
Who will Russian fans be supporting at the World Cup?
July 10, 2018 00:00 - 1 minute VideoSo, Russia surprised everybody by reaching the last 8. Their elimination at the hands of Croatia coming in the cruellest way possible - penalties. But who will Russians be rooting for now? Beyond The Game's Paul Scott went to the streets of Moscow to find out. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for s...
Russia v Croatia: World Cup preview
July 06, 2018 21:56 - 4 minutes VideoFrance and Belgium are through to the semi-finals. We find out who joins them in the last 4 on Saturday. Beyond The Game correspondent Lance Santos has been in Sochi all week ahead of Russia’s HUGE game against Croatia and takes a look at how the clash at Fisht Olympic Stadium will play out . Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews...
England v Colombia: World Cup preview
July 02, 2018 23:01 - 2 minutes VideoEngland face Colombia in Moscow on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. England have won the tournament once before, as hosts in 1966. They’re now the only previous winners in their half of the draw. Paul Scott looks ahead. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday t...
Henry Winter on England’s World Cup future
July 02, 2018 23:01 - 2 minutes VideoCautious optimism is the word. It’s not going to be easy against Colombia for England. Gareth Southgate perhaps didn’t envisage being in charge for this competition. But here he is potentially guiding England to the World Cup quarter-finals. Beyond The Game correspondent Paul Scott caught up with the chief football writer of the Times newspaper Henry Winter and asked how this game will play out. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your...
Will Russia’s World Cup dream continue?
July 02, 2018 23:01 - 2 minutes VideoRussia is daring to dream, next up are Croatia who squeezed past Denmark in the round of 16. And as Paul Scott found out in his chat with Russian football journalist Konstantin Potapov, you under-estimate the hosts at your peril. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 2030 ...
World Cup match-ups for the Round of 16
June 29, 2018 05:33 - 4 minutes VideoThe last 16 has been decided and there are plenty of juicy ties ahead for the World Cup. John Bradley joined Beyond The Game from Moscow to go through some of those match-ups. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 2030 GMT. Beyond The Game: http://trt.world/beyondthegame ...
Senegal’s World Cup elimination and African football
June 29, 2018 05:33 - 5 minutes VideoJapan finish on the same number of points and goals as Senegal. So they progress by way of a better disciplinary record. Senegal had picked up more yellow cards, so they're out. And that's the end of Africa's respresentation at this World Cup. Football journalist Juliet Bawuah went through Senegal's journey in this World Cup and what their elimination means for African football. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports...
Germany’s emotional state after their World Cup exit
June 29, 2018 05:33 - 2 minutes VideoIt’s the biggest shock of the tournament so far! After losing to South Korea, the reigning world champions Germany finished bottom of the group, and failed to make the second round for the first time since 1938. Beyond The Game spoke to German football journalist Manuel Veth about the country's emotional state. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and ...
The World Cup’s psychic animals
June 29, 2018 05:33 - 1 minute VideoEver since Paul the Octopus dipped his tentacles into the realm of sporting predictions in Germany in 2010, animals picking the outcome of matches at major tournaments has become something of a trend. And Russia 2018's no exception. In fact, as Ross McNaughton reports, you could almost fill a zoo with the supposedly psychic animals at the World Cup Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest event...
Warren Haughton on England’s chances in the World Cup
June 27, 2018 23:09 - 3 minutes VideoIn the game we've all been waiting for, two juggernauts from Group G come face to face. England play Belgium, but who wants to win? We spoke with football journalist Warren Haughton to find out which side had a bigger test ahead of the match. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Fr...
Tim Vickery talks about Argentina’s dramatic World Cup qualification
June 27, 2018 23:09 - 2 minutes VideoArgentina made it through to the last 16 thanks to 2-1 a victory over Nigeria. Beyond The Game spoke with South American football journalist Tim Vickery and got his reaction on Argentina's dramatic qualification. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one stop shop for sport, Monday to Friday at 2030 GMT. Beyond The ...
Pedro Pinto reviews Germany’s shock World Cup exit
June 27, 2018 23:09 - 4 minutes VideoFrom tournament favourites to bottom of the barrel, Germany are out of the World Cup. The defending Champions needed a win and some luck in Kazan, but things went horribly wrong. The game was goalless for 90 minutes, but the Germans fate was sealed in an incredible, edge of your seat, end of the game, with two stoppage time goals for South Korea - with the assistance of VAR - to knock out the champions out in the group stages. European football consultant Pedro Pinto joined Beyond The Game t...
Exclusive interview with South Korean football legend Bum-Kun Cha
June 26, 2018 21:57 - 4 minutes VideoDespite Heung-min Son's incredible talent, Bum-Kun Cha is the one who's still considered as the best South Korean football player of all time, with the record of 58 international goals in his career. "The unstoppable" sat down earlier this year with Lance Santos to discuss the future of football in Asia. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the bes...
Football memorabilia at the World Cup
June 26, 2018 15:18 - 1 minute VideoFootball memorabilia at the World Cup Fans at the World Cup have been splashing the cash in the first two weeks of the tournament. It's not just bars and cafes where rubles have been rushing into the coffers but also at memorabilia stands, both official and unofficial. Paul Scott takes a look at some of the more unusual items on offer. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing yo...
Russian fans party in Red Square
June 26, 2018 15:00 - 2 minutes VideoSo we're starting to get a picture of who is heading into the knockout round of the World Cup. The hosts Russia have qualified and will face Spain in the next round. For many Russians, just getting this far was beyond their wildest dreams. Lance Santos reports from Moscow. Beyond The Game is a five times a week show that tells you everything you need to know about your favourite sports. We’ll be at the biggest events bringing you exclusive features and the best interviews. It is your one st...