SBS The World Game

Third episode of the World Game Podcast, and we are taking the train to Kazan, for France Vs Australia, with the fans. Ultimately we debrief the match with David Basheer. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride...

Episode 2 - We preview the Socceroos' moment of truth with Craig Foster, and we speak to the ONLY English fan we saw so far in Moscow.

We wrap Day 1 of the Fifa World Cup Russia 2018 with a full line-up of Lucy Zelic, Martin Tyler and David Zdrilic and have a full preview of Day 2, including the Portugal Vs Spain clash with Craig Foster.

We catch up with Lucy and Craig from Red Square in Moscow as the latest preparations are on the way, one day away from the start of the World Cup, Russia 2018

We catch up with Lucy and Craig from Red Square in Moscow as the latest preparations are on the way, one day away from the start of the World Cup, Russia 2018

Craig Foster, David Basheer and Lucy Zelic preview the FIFA World Cup with a specific look at the Socceroos and their Group C opponents. While Nick Stoll chats to Martin Tyler about covering this, his 12th, World Cup, the England national team and the art of commentary. David Zdrilic also joins from Germany, to discuss the reigning champions' chances at defending their title. 

In an emergency podcast, Craig Foster has discussed what went wrong with the VAR system in the A-League Grand Final, what needs to be done going forward, if there should be a replay and the upcoming Socceroos squad. 

Craig Foster, Lucy Zelic and David Basheer discuss the Socceroos most recent matches against Norway and Colombia, how Bert van Marwijk will impact the side and what plan FFA has in place for the future development of the national team. 

Craig Foster, Mark Rudan and Lucy Zelic discuss the numerous issues surrounding football in Australia, including new national team coach Bert van Marwijk, a stuttering A-League, youth development, coach development and a second tier.

00:30: Bert van Marwijk appointed Socceroos coach
12:30: Do we have a national direction?
22:00: Is the A-League a development league and youth development
43:30: Are young Australian players good enough? 
54:00: Governance of the game
59:00: Paying $32,000 for coaching licenses 
1:06:00: What needs addressing first?
1:07:55: Why Fozz is extremely worried about the game

New Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk sits down with Lucy Zelic to discuss his plans for the national team at the upcoming World Cup, his time with the Netherlands and being accused by Johan Cruyff of playing anti-football.