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5 Live's World Football Phone-in

BBC Radio 5 Live
Premier League
World Cup
Football
Liverpool
Manchester United
Club World Cup
Arsenal
FA Cup
World Cup Qualifiers
Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur
Champions League
Brazilian Football
Manchester City
Africa Cup Of Nations
Brazil
Thomas Tuchel
International Football
Ballon D'or
Bayern Munich

Expert answers to your questions in World Football: The Phone-in from BBC Radio 5 Live's Up All Night programme.

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Latest Episodes

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Dotun and Tim are joined by Mark Machado to talk all things football – but will the Daily Star’s prediction “Man City facing 'two-year Premier League exile due to huge points deduction'” come true?

Dotun and Tim are joined by Jonny Bentley, football writer for the Press Association. England’s international break – what’s the verdict. Is Harry Kane the best England player of all time?

Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart says he wanted to be a footballer, not a rock star; Dotun and Tim hear your stories. There's the latest on the Manchester City scandal and coverage of the Nations League.

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Recent Guests

Mark Machado
Daily Star journalist and Liverpool supporter.
Daily Star
Episode: Crime and punishment
Tim Vickery
Football commentator and analyst based in Rio de Janeiro
BBC/Various outlets
Episode: 'Fings Ain't What They Used To Be
Richard Foster
Football writer and author
Football journalism
Episode: 'I wanted to be a footballer - not a rock star'
Harry Merrill
Young journalist and registered referee
Media / Referee
Episode: 'I wanted to be a footballer - not a rock star'
Maher Mezahi
Africa representative for World Football Phone-in, based in Algeria
BBC World Football Phone-in
Episode: Injuries, comebacks and friendlies
Seb White
Podcast and broadcast football journalist
Episode: The ballon d’overnights
Callum Ewing
First-time World Football Phone-in pundit, Manchester United supporter
Manchester United fan; journalist by role
Episode: League predictions
Joseph O'Sullivan
Social media content creator
Independent creator
Episode: The summer transfer window
Joe Gould
Co-host of The Window, an international football podcast
The Window International Podcast
Episode: The World Cup's top moments

Hosts

Dotun Adebayo
Host with long-running involvement on football radio with a strong cultural and conversational style.
Tim Vickery
Renowned football commentator and analyst known for South American perspectives and global context.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Used to be better

    Have been listening for years but recently there has been a lot less world football chat. Tangents and subjects described as looking at the world through the ‘prism’ of football often have nothing to do with the game. The majority of the football based chat is to do with the leagues in this country and not with foreign leagues or competitions. Why have correspondents from other countries on if hours of the show is dedicated to English football subjects?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Njfa28
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • More Football Less Singing

    Please can we have a condensed version of the Podcast just on the football so I don’t have to keep skipping the singing and random chats.

    The experts have so much in depth knowledge to listen to and that’s what a lot of people just want to hear. Please can Dotun just stay quiet and not sing!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Iain73
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Take a bow

    Dotun and Legendinho are true masters of their craft. By far the best football show on radio. Keep up the great work gentlemen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wengers thermometer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Stop him singing

    Used to be best football show on the radio but the presenter won’t stop singing or interrupting people to make a really rubbish joke or off on a tangent I can listen to about 30 mins these days without turning it off

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    valla27
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Too Much Gridiron

    Stop talking about the Santa Clara 49ers. Too much chat about a game that takes 5 hours to play 1. Americans love adverts and probs why lots have switched over to PL, Bundesliga, La Liga, etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Footy Jedi
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Global football perspective is loved by many listeners.
Many appreciate Tim Vickery's international insights and depth.
Some fans want more expert pundits and less singer banter from the hosts.

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Apple Podcasts
#185
Hong Kong/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#237
Singapore/Sports

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Crime and punishment
Q: Is a huge points deduction that keeps Manchester City in the Championship for two years fair?
The presenters and callers disagree about the appropriate sanction. Some argue for severe punishment or dissolution to protect the competition's integrity, while others stress that the process is unfinished and that supporters should not bear responsibility for the club's actions.
Crime and punishment
Q: Do you think Dejan Kulusevski can come back from his injury?
Mark Machado says surgical treatment has improved, but Kulusevski will need to regain confidence in the injured knee and trust it in challenges. Tim Vickery adds that his age is an advantage, though his ability to withstand a full season remains to be seen.
VAR controversy & best strikers
Q: What should happen now after a controversial VAR decision?
Most callers suggest not replaying the match, arguing it would set a risky precedent, but some propose sanctions or retraining for officials and exploring AI-assisted decisions as a long-term improvement.
League predictions
Q: Should Manchester United give Marcus Rashford a second chance, or should he give the club a second chance?
Opinions varied; some felt Rashford should stay and prove his value, while others questioned long-term fit and wage considerations.
The summer transfer window
Q: What would it take for Vinícius Júnior to move to the Premier League, and which club would suit him best?
The discussion centers on whether Vinícius could fit into a team like Arsenal or Liverpool, considering his ego, style, and how a top club would balance him with existing stars; there are caveats about fitting two big egos tactically and emotionally, and whether Real Madrid would approve selling him to a direct rival.

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The show is a UK-based, late-night world football call-in that blends live audience questions with expert analysis and worldwide football perspectives. It frequently covers transfers, governance, World Cup contexts, and regional football stories from South America, Africa, and North America, alongside the domestic game. A notable strength is weaving global football insight with lively banter and fan viewpoints, often featuring Tim Vickery's international analysis and a rotating panel of regional pundits, journalists, and devoted fans. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who want both deep football knowledge and culturally rich, global perspectives, with a distinct rhythm of humor and genuine passion for the sport. The show is likely to... more

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2. Tim Vickery
3. Richard Foster
4. Harry Merrill
5. Maher Mezahi
6. Seb White
7. Callum Ewing
8. Joseph O'Sullivan

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