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Kate Mason and Ben Jacobs are live with a big World Cup edition of Market Madness, as the tournament reaches its final days.

Award-winning football writer and broadcaster Henry Winter joins us to pick through England's heartbreaking 2-1 semi final exit to Argentina, what it means for Thomas Tuchel, and where the squad goes from here.

Plus, football journalist and broadcaster Guillem Balague previews Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium, and what it will take to stop Lionel Messi.

Ben also delivers the latest breaking transfer news, answering your questions in his weekly mailbag, including:

• Now England's World Cup is over, will Morgan Rogers to Arsenal gather pace?

• Where do Spurs stand on wingers, and what's the latest on Junior Kroupi?

• Man United still want a midfielder: the latest on Camavinga, Koné and Baleba

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Kate Mason and Ben Jacobs are live with a special World Cup edition of Market Madness, as England prepare for their quarter-final showdown with Norway.

Award-winning football writer and broadcaster Henry Winter joins us fresh from Mexico City to assess England's win over Mexico and preview tomorrow's clash with Erling Haaland's Norway, plus the inside story on a security scare at England's Kansas City media base.

We also hear from Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, following a week dominated by the fallout from Folarin Balogun's red card controversy.

And Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn gives his take on England's World Cup so far.

Ben also delivers the latest breaking transfer news, answering your questions in his weekly mailbag, including:

• Are Tottenham frontrunners for Junior Kroupi, and could a surprise return for Kolo Muani be on the cards?

• Are Savinho and Cody Gakpo among Spurs' top winger targets?

• Will Man United still sign a "marquee" midfielder even if the Santos and Ederson deals go through?

• Arsenal starting to get busy: the latest on Rogers, Tzolis and Guimaraes

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Kate Mason and Ben Jacobs are live with another World Cup edition of Market Madness, as the transfer window continues to heat up.

Joining us today is award-winning football writer and broadcaster Henry Winter, giving his verdict on England's nervy 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo and what Thomas Tuchel needs to change before facing Mexico in Monday's Round of 16 clash at the Azteca.

Plus, football finance expert and host of The Price of Football, Kieran Maguire, breaks down UEFA's fines for Aston Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest over breaches of the squad cost rule, and explains what Elliot Anderson's £116m move to Man City means for the rest of the summer's midfield market.

Ben also delivers the latest breaking transfer news, answering your questions in his weekly mailbag, including:

• Tottenham complete Tonali signing after Fernandes: how many more signings could follow?

• Is the Joao Palhinha deal now dead with Spurs' midfield overstocked?

• Will Bruno Guimaraes follow Tonali out of Newcastle, with Arsenal interested?

• Aston Villa reportedly value Morgan Rogers at £130m: would Arsenal pay it?

• The latest on Premier League interest in Bradley Barcola, Felix Nmecha and Eli Junior Kroupi

• Could Rafael Leao and Dusan Vlahovic both be Premier League players next season?

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"Thanks to our partner Gradient FC — the football app bringing pro-level player grades and analysis straight to fans. Explore at http://bit.ly/48UmJa2 or download on the App Store and Google Play."

Kate Mason and Ben Jacobs are live with another World Cup edition of Market Madness, as the transfer window continues to heat up.

Joining us today is Faissal Chehade, Individual Development Coach at CD Leganés, the man who was there from the very beginning of Yan Diomande's journey in professional football, when every other club in Europe had said no.

Plus, Guardian and Observer Manchester football correspondent Jamie Jackson joins Kate and Ben to give his verdict on England ahead of tomorrow's final group game against Panama, and shares the latest on the Elliot Anderson transfer race.

Ben also delivers the latest breaking transfer news, answering your questions in his weekly mailbag, including:

• Yan Diomande: Is a Liverpool deal getting closer?

• Nottingham Forest's midfield plans after Elliot Anderson: is Lucas Bergvall the answer?

• Manchester United's shock interest in Julian Alvarez

Plus Kate and Ben give their verdict on England ahead of tomorrow's final group game against Panama.

All that and more on Market Madness.

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"Thanks to our partner Gradient FC — the football app bringing pro-level player grades and analysis straight to fans. Explore at http://bit.ly/48UmJa2 or download on the App Store and Google Play."

Kate Mason and Ben Jacobs are live with a special World Cup edition of Market Madness, as the tournament gets underway and the transfer window heats up.

GiveMeSport's Sam Cohen sat down with England's 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst to find out what it really takes to win football's biggest prize.

Plus, we hear from Brazil and AC Milan legend Kaka, speaking ahead of this summer's tournament, on whether Brazil can end their 24-year wait for World Cup glory.

Ben also reacts to England's opening World Cup win over Croatia and delivers the latest breaking transfer news, answering your questions in his weekly mailbag, including:

• Barcola to Arsenal

• Sandro Tonali and the race between Spurs, City and United

• Yan Diomande to Liverpool

• Mateus Fernandes and a potential Man Utd double deal

• Adam Wharton: Liverpool or Palace?

• Ayyoub Bouaddi: Who's in the race?

  
  

All that and more on Market Madness.

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Olivia Buzaglo and Ben Jacobs are live with a special World Cup preview edition of Market Madness, bringing you the latest transfer news alongside expert insight from across the globe.

South American football expert Tim Vickery joins the show to break down the key storylines ahead of the tournament, including:

- The mood in Brazil as they look to end their World Cup drought

- Neymar’s inclusion and current form at Santos

- Argentina’s chances of defending their crown

- Young South American talents who could earn big moves to Europe

- Potential surprise packages

Ben also delivers the latest breaking transfer news and answers your questions in his weekly mailbag, keeping you up to speed with all the biggest moves as the window heats up before the World Cup.

Plus, we hear from The Athletic's Tom Bogert, speaking directly from the USA training camp, with insight into how the co-host nation is shaping up ahead of the tournament.

All that and more on Market Madness.

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"Thanks to our partner Gradient FC — the football app bringing pro-level player grades and analysis straight to fans. Explore at http://bit.ly/48UmJa2 or download on the App Store and Google Play."

Kate Mason is joined by Ben Jacobs for a live edition of Market Madness, breaking down the latest chaos in the transfer market and all the biggest stories from across football.

Journalist, author and host of The Athletic’s Walk On podcast, Tony Evans, joins live to discuss a huge summer at Liverpool, including:

• Arne Slot’s departure — the right call or too soon?

• Andoni Iraola’s potential arrival

• Where Liverpool’s season went wrong

• Key areas to strengthen and possible transfer targets

Plus, Ben brings the latest breaking transfer news and answers your questions in his weekly mailbag.

We also hear from England legend Jill Scott ahead of her Sport Relief challenge, as she gives her thoughts on England's chances at the World Cup.

All that and more on Market Madness.

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Sophie Evans is joined by Ben Jacobs to break down the latest chaos in the transfer market, with Arsenal on the brink of history after a title-winning season and just one game away from Champions League glory. Broadcaster and former Arsenal player Adrian Clarke joins to preview the final and reflect on a monumental season for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Plus, Ben brings the latest breaking transfer updates, tackles this week’s big question live on air, and answers your mailbag queries.

We also hear exclusively from Benjamin Sesko on his first season at Manchester United, and Porto manager Francesco Farioli reflects on a title-winning campaign and his growing reputation across Europe.

All that and more on Market Madness.

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"Thanks to our partner Gradient FC — the football app bringing pro-level player grades and analysis straight to fans. Explore at http://bit.ly/48UmJa2 or download on the App Store and Google Play."

Olivia Buzaglo is joined by Ben Jacobs to break down the latest chaos in the transfer market — with Spanish football expert Guillem Balagué in the hotseat. Are Real Madrid heading for a summer of crisis and could José Mourinho really return?

Plus, Ben tackles the big question: who will be the next Chelsea manager? — and brings the latest breaking transfer updates from across Europe.

We also hear from Lincoln City CEO Liam Scully on a remarkable season, and get insight into Unai Emery’s continued European success.

All that and more on Market Madness.

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"Thanks to our partner Gradient FC — the football app bringing pro-level player grades and analysis straight to fans. Explore at http://bit.ly/48UmJa2 or download on the App Store and Google Play."

Fabrizio Romano joins Sophie Evans in the hotseat for her Market Madness debut alongside Ben Jacobs with updates including:

- What next for Casemiro

- Manchester battle for Anderson

- Gordon heading to London?

- Lewandowski latest

Plus we have an exclusive interview with Brentford’s Kritoffer Ajer on why he thinks his club has the best recruitment in the World and what it’s really like to share a dressing room with Erling Haaland.

We also hear from Shakhtar’s CEO Segei Palkin on why 30-million Euro rests on Mykhailo Mudryk’s Chelsea future.

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