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Football Daily

1,359 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 888 ratings

Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, Steve Crossman, Darren Fletcher and the rest of the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily team bring you the latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League, WSL and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football.

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Episodes

All about Raheem: Is Sterling the most influential sportsperson in Britain?

May 15, 2019 22:46 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Mark Chapman is joined by NY Times chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith, journalist and broadcaster Musa Okwonga, England youtube channel host Craig Mitch and Clive Ellington who discovered Sterling as an eight-year-old. They consider if the England and Manchester City forward is one of the most influential sports stars of this generation.

The key matches of Rafa Benitez’s career

April 25, 2019 14:26 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

From Valencia to Istanbul and Inter to Tyneside - Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez tells Guillem Balague about the key matches from his managerial career

Who does Fergie fancy for the title?

April 14, 2019 20:08 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Thanks to Chinese whispers we know who Sir Alex Ferguson is tipping for Premier League title. Would Liverpool getting 97 points and still coming second to Manchester City be a "disaster" for the club? And which team of the two will contain the winner of the Golden Boot? Jonathan Overend, Michael Brown, Jon Walters and David Thompson look at the bottom of the league as well - and ask if Cardiff's strong sense of identity will be what saves them this season.

Chris Smalling: Maidstone, Man United and Messi

April 12, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Chris Smalling talks about growing up in a one-parent family and how even though they couldn’t afford his bus fare to go to football training sessions, he still managed to make it from non-league Maidstone to Manchester United. He tells Guillem Balague about the importance of tackling racism in football and the crucial role Raheem Sterling has had. Smalling talks about that elbow on Lionel Messi in Manchester United’s Champions League Quarter Final first leg and whether they can turnaroun...

Mandela to Mourinho – Juan Mata exclusive interview

March 26, 2019 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata discusses the freedom his football career has given him, his struggles with his guitar and his heroes in an in-depth exclusive interview.

Inside Leeds: How Bielsa Works

February 28, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

A special podcast examining the Marcelo Bielsa revolution at Leeds United. Guillem Balague spent four days behind the scenes at Elland Road speaking to his players, staff, fans and the man himself. We find out how he’s transformed the training ground, why his players are so impressed and observe one of his training sessions. Plus, you’ll hear some bizarre tales about plug sockets and a fireplace.

Virgil van Dijk - Denzel, Disneyland and becoming a legend

February 21, 2019 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk opens up on his love of Disneyland and Game of Thrones, honing his skills on Cruyff courts and how he switches off from football in an exclusive and wide-ranging interview.

Zlatan is Football Daily

November 22, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Zlatan Ibrahimovic tells Steve Crossman about Paul Pogba, Man Utd, fatherhood, dodgy showers and life on Planet Zlatan in a wide-ranging interview.

Pep Music: The songs that made Guardiola

October 25, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Pep Guardiola as you have never heard him before. The Manchester City boss selects several of his favourite songs that reference key moments in his life, as he takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings to the very top of the football world. Speaking to Guillem Balague he talks at length about his upbringing, family life, Barcelona, New York, politics and his special relationship with the people of Manchester. Guardiola also opens up about the night his wife and two daughters were cau...