The French march on with their domination of the World Cup, heading into the semi-finals after a 2-0 win over Morocco. Is it their title to lose?

Meanwhile, if England want to join them there, they have to overcome Norway tomorrow night. Norwegian Ambassador to the UK, Tore Hattrem, was in studio to look ahead to that one.

Plus, former World Cup referee Jonas Eriksson delved into the integrity of Fifa, with questions abound about the honesty of their officials at this tournament.

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Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal keeping tabs on the midfielder. Why is everyone jumping the Geordie ship?

Meanwhile, with a place in the World Cup semi-finals at stake, Norway take on England this Saturday. Former Chelsea and Norway striker Tore Andre Flo previews that one.

Plus, Matchroom CEO Frank Smith and welterweight boxer Harlem Eubank talk all things boxing, with AJ vs Fury and Eubank vs Papot to look ahead to.

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Argentina revive their World Cup hopes to reach the quarter-finals but the Egyptians are left far from happy. Is it right for their coach to be steering into conspiracy theories?

Meanwhile, with the Balogun saga coming to a close, Andrew Giuliani from the White House Task Force for the World Cup gives the inside track on how it went down between President Trump and Gianni Infantino.

Plus, can Nottingham Forest achieve big things under Marinakis with Oliver Glasner? One of their former employees, Sean Dyche, gives his take.

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The USA became the final co-host knocked out of this year's World Cup after Belgium humbled them 4-1 on home soil. With the distraction of Donald Trump's intervention over Flo Balogun's suspension this week, former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel reflects on whether it was just the right motivation for the Belgians in the build-up and what may be next for Mauricio Pochettino.

Meanwhile, with a whole host of changes in the dugout this summer, former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez reflects on his stint at Panathinaikos and gives us his considerations on the World Cup so far.

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England are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup - will they hold their nerve?

We dissect their chances against Haaland's Norway and what this team need to do to bring it home!

Can a country's government impact sporting integrity?

Following Flo Balogun's overturned red card, are the public owed an explanation? We speak to talkSPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs who is following the US team to give us the full debrief on what will happen!

Former Premier League manager Ange Postecoglou, where could we see him next? Will it be Europe or somewhere a little warmer...?

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Jim White was alongside Simon Jordan and Martin Keown as they reflected on the World Cup games played since the last show, including Portugal vs Croatia which sparked the age-old Ronaldo vs Messi debate.

The guys were also joined by former World Cup winner and Arsenal invincible Gilberto Silva to discuss Brazil's chances against Norway in their RO16 tie on Sunday. 

Plus they joined by Brighton Boss Fabian Hurzeler as he reflected on the disappointment of Germany's exit and broke down how Tuchel has been tactically approaching games.

Finally, the Executive Director of the US Task Force for the World Cup, Andrew Guiliani to discuss whether the tournament has hit the heights they hoped for or whether political issues overshadowed the positive impact of the last few weeks.

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England’s 2-1 victory over DR Congo has sparked debate, but can they replicate that form against Mexico?

We’re analysing that matchup, along with Manchester City’s massive £100 million signing of Elliot Anderson and whether it’s the right move for his career.

We’re also asking if Oliver Glasner’s appointment at Nottingham Forest is a match made in heaven or a potential disaster?!

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Is Mateus Fernandes heading to Spurs? Who will lead the Dutch rebuild? 

Did the transfer market just break? Can football crack the Big Apple?

We’re examining the latest speculation to see if a deal is on the horizon.

Following the Netherlands' World Cup exit, we’re joined by Dutch football journalist Marcel Van Der Kraan to ask: who has the credentials to take the reins?

Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook joins us to debate the fallout from Elliot Anderson’s move to Man City. Was it a market-wide shakeup or just a local English adjustment?

We’re joined by an SNY Sports Broadcaster to explore the current landscape of the sport in New York and ask if the game can truly gain a foothold in the city.

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Following Germany’s dramatic penalty shootout exit to Morocco, who is the frontrunner to take over as their next manager?

We’re joined by German football expert Constantin Eckner to weigh in on which former Premier League boss could be the right fit.

Elsewhere, after recent comments from Eddie Hearn, we ask: will Ben Whittaker truly live up to the immense potential everyone is buzzing about?

Plus, with questions surrounding Brazil’s future, is Carlo Ancelotti the man to help them get over the line? We discuss this with journalist Samir Mello from Sporting News Brazil.

Finally, as England prepares to face one of the tournament favourites, are the Three Lions genuine contenders? French football expert Julien Laurens joins us to break down the big clash.

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Chelsea scorned by Maresca! New era for Manchester City. What next for Scotland?

Former Scotland assistant Mark McGhee joins us to discuss the shock exit of Steve Clarke and what comes next for the Scotland national team.

We also break down Manchester City's appointment of Enzo Maresca as manager and the fallout at Chelsea following his departure.

Plus, boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi joins us to analyse Jaron "Boots" Ennis' dominant win over Xander Zayas and preview the blockbuster heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

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