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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: FIFA release their eye-watering financial projections for the 2026 Men’s World Cup, South Melbourne & Preston contest ‘The Big Show 2’ as George Vasilopolous ends his silence, and Jonathan Liew’s attack on Ange Postecoglou.
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The Socceroos are headed to a seventh World Cup after sealing automatic qualification for just the third time through the AFC. The Asian Game’s Paul Williams returns to put the achievement in perspective; also on the table is Palestine’s contentious exit, Uzbekistan’s success, and more.
Meanwhile, times are tough early for England under Thomas Tuchel. The BBC’s Chief football writer Phil McNulty joins Willem and Derek Dyson after a 3-1 friendly loss to Senegal, to ponder whether they’ve regressed since the Southgate era.
Also on the agenda: FIFA’s Club World Cup kicks off, Greenland locked out of UEFA and plenty more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: a preview of contenders and dark horses as the revamped Club World Cup waits at the starting gate, some welcome good news for the embattled Oldham Athletic, Perth Glory signal their intent in the transfer market, and plenty more…
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Football Australia finally has their man, and Joe Montemurro has presented well in his opening week as Matildas boss. Tracey Holmes (The Sports Ambassador Podcast) returns to assess the challenges the new manager has in front of him from the outset, and also reflects on recent turnover at head office.
This week will also see the revamped Club World Cup kick off in the USA; The Times’ Martyn Ziegler returns to discuss FIFA’s dynamic pricing, and whether the weight of politics that has surrounded the tournament has had an impact on the public’s appetite for it.
Also on the agenda: Socceroos on the brink of another World Cup, Portugal lift the Nations League, and Robert Lewandowski resigns from Poland’s national team, until changes are made…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: A tribute to Simon Hill as he closes the book on his esteemed Australian broadcasting career, a reflection on the Matildas historic 2010 Asian Cup success fifteen year on, and a look at Manchester United's post-season tour of Malaysia.
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The Socceroos can seal qualification to the 2026 World Cup over the next two week, but will take nothing for granted against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, Graham Arnold commences with Iraq, and Uzbekistan are on the verge of history - The Asian Game’s Scott McIntyre returns for a comprehensive, and ever-entertaining, preview.
Then, The Athletic’s Liam Twomey joins Rob and Derek Dyson with Sam Kerr nearing a return to the Blues’ women’s side, with the clock ticking to partake in January’s Asian Cup on home soil. On the men’s side of affairs, Enzo Maresca ended his first season with the Conference League title and Champions League qualification.
Also on the agenda: Melbourne City win the A-League Men’s Championship, PSG break their European hoodoo, and FIFA locks in dynamic pricing for World Cup ticketing.
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: an update on Sampdoria as the ailing Italian club finds itself in relegation purgatory, Alexandre Lacazette ascends to legend status in Lyon, and the A-League Men's managerial merry-go-round as the off-season nears.
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Melbourne Victory have shocked Auckland FC to move into the A-League Men’s Grand Final against expectation, setting up a decider against Melbourne City for the first time. Simon Hill returns for his annual Grand Final week chat, which also includes a look at instability at Football Australia and James Johnson’s departure. 

Then to Italy, where Napoli clinched their fourth Scudetto on the final day of the season. Scott McTominay has written himself into folklore, while Antonio Conte, surprisingly, is on his way to the exit - Adriano Del Monte joins Willem & Derek Dyson to wrap an incredible end to a thrilling Serie A season.
Also on the agenda: Ange Postecoglou’s future after Tottenham glory, Arsenal’s women win the Champions League, Mauricio Pochettino with a headache, and plenty more!
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Reflections on James Johnson's sudden departure as Football Australia CEO, Sampdoria crash to Serie C, the Wrexham juggernaught sets its sights on Australia, and thrilling finishes to league seasons in The Netherlands & Turkey.
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Melbourne City have one foot in the A-League Men’s Grand Final after steamrolling Western United 3-0 in their semi-final first leg. City’s Kai Trewin has had his career-best campaign, has recently been called up to the Socceroos, and joins us with one step to take before what would be his first Grand Final.
Then, the iconic Martin Tyler joins Rob and Derek after Crystal Palace won their long-awaited first major trophy: Saturday’s FA Cup decider at Wembley. Martin called the match, and understands the gravity of the achievement as well as anyone. 

Also on the agenda: Central Coast win the ALW Championship in extraordinary fashion, the Serie A boils down to the final day, Gianni Infantino antics and plenty more!
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