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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Rob discusses the Saudi World Cup announcement and Melbourne City crowds. Edge looks at the improving Saudi league and and celebrates Holly McNamara's return to the ALW after injury plus Derek reflects on new the Champions League format and asks if it is working and gives a shout out to Serie A entertainers Atalanta.

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Victorian football was this week rocked by the news Victoria Police had raided the headquarters of Dandenong City Thunder - as well as the homes of supporters and a senior club official - as anti-gang and sports corruption detectives investigate suspected match-fixing at the club. One of Australia’s pre-eminent crime journalists, Nick McKenzie of The Age, joins the programme for the first time.
Meanwhile, late drama at The Etihad saw Manchester United overturn City in the dying stages of the Derby, providing a great boon for Ruben Amorim’s new era. The Guardian’s Jamie Jackson returns, as yet more critics cast an eye towards Pep Guardiola.
Also on the agenda: Adelaide United still undefeated in the A-League Men’s competition, FIFA rubber-stamp Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup & plenty more…

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Rob asks why the interminable wait for a permanent replacement for Gustavsson and is Ange Postecoglou going to survive? Edge does a deep dive into the DAZN $1B play for the Club World Cup broadcast rights and reflects on Bayern retiring Der Kaisers number plus Derek takes a look at the roller coaster that is SPL club Rangers and an old favourite, the FA Cup draw.

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Auckland FC’s extraordinary start to life in the A-League Men’s competition has continued, writing history with their sixth-straight win from debut in Saturday’s second Kiwi Derby. Sky Sports NZ’s Jason Pine has had plenty of reason to call their matches thus far with gusto, and returns with a fairytale story well and truly brewing.

Meanwhile, after some scepticism, FIFA have put in place another key plank in the development of the Club World Cup, signing a broadcast deal with DAZN. The Times’ Martyn Ziegler joins Rob and Derek Dyson to digest the news.
Also on the agenda: Pressure mounts on Big Ange, Robbie Stanton brings out the boxing gloves and the Matildas end 2024 with big wins against Chinese Taipei. 

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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Edge and Rob take a look into a few stories out of FIFA HQ. Derek asks if Real Madrid should sign Sporting's Viktor Gyökeres due to Kylian Mbappe's poor form and why Frank Lampard keeps getting high profile coaching gigs. Edge highlights Botofogo's history making Copa Libertadores triumph and the lads disagree on the controversy around Clare Polkinghorne's farewell.

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A schism is emerging between men’s professional players and the Australian Professional Leagues as concerns mount over the direction of the ALM, despite positive signs in the first month of the season. PFA CEO Beau Busch returns to the programme for a deep dive.
Rob & Derek Dyson then speak with one of the world's favourite football pundits, Stephen Warnock (BBC, Sky et al.) as Arne Slot's Liverpool pull nine points clear atop the Premier League table after their 2-0 defeat of Manchester City.
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: San Marino move out of the bottom division in the Nations League as Scotland press for Euros qualification, Florentino Perez adds his two cents to football’s player-load debate, Hibs and Hearts prop up the Scottish Premiership table, and Argentina stride towards qualification for their World Cup defence.
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The A-Leagues’ second annual Unite Round is in the books, with hardy fans enjoying the carnival atmosphere but seemingly few of the targeted masses jumping on board. Mike Tuckerman of The Roar was on the ground in Sydney, and returns to the programme for a review.
Enzo Maresca’s return to Leicester on Saturday inflicted major pain on his former side, Chelsea’s 2-1 loss leading to the dismissal of Steve Cooper before the weekend was out. The Athletic’s Rob Tanner forecasts their next move, with relegation to be avoided at all costs.
Also on the agenda: The Socceroos avoid disaster in Bahrain, City dismantled by Tottenham as Guardiola re-signs, and Marta lists the NWSL on her eighth attempt in Orlando.
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Support grows for Arsenal interim boss Reneé Slegers, Gary Lineker departs Match of the Day after twenty-six years of 'exemplary' presenting, and a look at some new faces in Tom Sermanni's bumper Matildas squad. 

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Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley!
The Socceroos’ World Cup qualification campaign remains as tense as ever, their scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia in Melbourne a mixture of frustration and relief. Ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Riffa, Bahrain, former Socceroos captain Paul Wade joins Rob and Michael for the first time in the Tony Popovic era.Meanwhile, Arsenal have spent the international break facing their own inflection point, having battled form and injury problems through the first three months of the season. The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell joins Michael and Derek Dyson to diagnose whether Mikel Arteta can right the ship.
Also on the agenda: Emily Gielnik’s hat trick helps her into a bumper Matildas squad, Ruben Amorim arrives at Old Trafford, & plenty more…
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