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Football Daily

In this special episode of the Football Daily Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to have a typical Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham to discuss his many career highlights, relationship with Jose Mourinho and how life abroad has changed him as a player and person. 

Tammy chats to Nedum about the importance of embracing Milan and how he has found settling in to a new environment, including the fashion!

In Focus with Tammy Abraham

It's been confirmed the FIFA World Cup will be returning to the Middle East in 10 years' time after FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the hosting rights to the 2034 tournament. 

Securing football’s most high-profile tournament is just the latest example of the Kingdom’s growing influence on global sport, which its critics say is in an effort to 'sportswash' the regime's reputation.

Katie Smith is joined by BBC sports editor Dan Roan and Tariq Panja, global sports correspondent for The New York Times, to provide the background to Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid.

We hear from the president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser Al Misehal, and from Amanda Staveley, who was part of the Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, on why the tournament will be a great success, while BBC sports news correspondent Laura Scott speaks to Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness about Norway's decision to abstain from the voting process for the 2030 and 2034 tournaments.

Stephen Cockburn, Amnesty International’s head of housing, workers rights, and sport, and Wycombe Wanderers midfielder David Wheeler, the PFA’s sustainability champion, also join the podcast to discuss their concerns over human and the environment.

And we ask what all this means for Saudi Arabia’s huge investments in domestic football, particularly at Newcastle United.

Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 FIFA World Cup

Conor McNamara joins Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball to reveal the stories behind the 5 Live commentaries. From Conor taking a printer to games, to using the facilities on the Anfield roof! They tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear. And ‘Clash of the Commentators’ is back!

02:05 Upsetting football fans
06:00 Conor’s portable printer
09:20 Using Championship Manager to help prep
11:20 Getting the overnight sleeper train
15:00 What do commentators do at half-time?
18:05 The Anfield commode
22:30 Best derby to commentate on?
28:20 Commentating at late notice/without notes!
31:40 Most difficult pronunciations
35:45 Clash of the Commentators
41:50 Great Dictionary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League / Women’s Super League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 14 Dec, 15:00 – Liverpool v Fulham – 5 Live
Sat 14 Dec, 17:30 – Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa – 5 Live
Sun 15 Dec, 14:00 – Brighton v Crystal Palace – 5 Live
Sun 15 Dec, 14:30 – Liverpool Women v Arsenal Women – 5 Sports Extra
Sun 15 Dec, 16:30 – Man City v Man Utd – 5 Live

The Commentators’ View: Wasp in the mouth & Conor’s printer

John Murray returns with Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball to lift the lid on life as a commentator. From being pulled over by police in Moscow to talking tailoring with Thomas Tuchel, they reveal the stories they don’t normally get to hear. Plus, Steve Bunce drops in from Riyadh ahead of #UsykFury2 to talk boxing commentary. And Clash of the Commentators takes on an Asian feel.

01:20 Interviewing Thomas Tuchel
02:55 27-hour journey back from Moscow
08:10 Don’t speak to Pep on the golf course
11:10 How are commentary games chosen?
13:55 Commentating with Clinton Morrison
18:10 Steve Bunce talks boxing commentary
28:25 Best goal scored by a European player this year?
33:30 Clash of the Commentators goes Asian
38:05 Looking ahead to the weekend’s fixtures
42:00 The Great Glossary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 21 Dec, 1500: West Ham v Brighton on 5 Live
Sat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 Live
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 Live
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports Extra
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport website
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport website
Sun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live

The Commentators’ View: Moscow cops & Tuchel’s tailoring

Jonathan Sutherland travels to Naples to speak to two Scots who are starring in Serie A.

Napoli's Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour chat to Jonathan about adapting to life in Italy, their relationship with Antonio Conte and following in the footsteps of Diego Maradona.

McTominay also opens up on his decision to leave Manchester United, while Gilmour discusses swapping Brighton for Naples.

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 21 Dec, 1500: West Ham v Brighton on 5 Live
Sat 21 Dec, 1730: Crystal Palace v Arsenal on 5 Live
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Everton v Chelsea on 5 Live
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Man Utd v Bournemouth on 5 Sports Extra
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Fulham v Southampton on BBC Sport website
Sun 22 Dec, 1400: Leicester v Wolves on BBC Sport website
Sun 22 Dec, 1630: Tottenham v Liverpool on 5 Live

In Focus with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour

Neil Warnock joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff for a festive Christmas treat and to look back on some of his favourite memories in football.

From bowling and chiropody, to Chris Morgan and Adel Taarabt, Neil Warnock lifts the lid on some of his funniest and memorable stories.

He talks about what Christmas is like in the Warnock household and looks back at almost 60 years in football.

Plus, find out if Yorkshire puddings are on Neil Warnock’s Christmas dinner!

72+: Neil Warnock’s Christmas Treat

Ali Bruce-Ball, John Murray and Ian Dennis present a selection box of stories from life as 5 Live commentators. From getting a wasp in the mouth mid-commentary, to getting in trouble with Kenny Dalglish and Tony Pulis, they tell the tales you don't normally get to hear.

BEST OF The Commentators' View

John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein for the first Euro Leagues of 2025.
They discuss the match they are most looking forward to and highlight players you should keep an eye on in 2025. From Omar Marmoush at Eintracht Frankfurt to the young Argentine flourishing at Como, they pick out players who could be set for a big move, those on the cusp of great things and a couple of youngsters making big strides.
They also pick out something that they are looking forward to in football this year – and end the show with some predictions.

TIMECODES
0 mins: Introduction and New Year’s Resolutions
1 min: Fixtures to look forward to in 2025. 
7 mins: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush.
12 mins: Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi.
15 mins: Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller.
20 mins: Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche.
25 mins: Como’s Nico Paz.
29 mins: Heidenheim’s Paul Wanner (on loan from Bayern Munich).
33 mins: Real Madrid’s Joan Martinez.
35 mins: The team discuss something that they are looking forward to seeing in football in 2025.

Euro Leagues – players to watch in 2025

5 Live commentators John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball answer listener questions. From how they got into football to how they relax while on the road, and which are the coldest/warmest grounds in the country? And can Ian finally get a win under his belt in Clash of the Commentators?

02:15 Ali talks about presenting on the radio
06:10 John’s Christmas travel troubles
12:40 Why did they get into football?
19:20 How do they relax while traveling?
24:30 Do they listen back to their commentaries?
30:20 How do they look after their voices?
33:10 Can Ian win Clash of the Commentators?
43:05 Is Liverpool-Man Utd a ‘local derby’?
44:40 Which are the coldest/warmest grounds?
47:40 The Great Glossary of Football Commentary

BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this weekend:
Sat 4 Jan 3pm Crystal Palace v Chelsea,
Sat 4 Jan 5:30pm Brighton v Arsenal,
Sun 5 Jan 2pm Fulham v Ipswich,
Sun 5 Jan 4:30pm Liverpool v Man Utd.

The Commentators’ View: Subbuteo, Slipknot & electric socks

From Paris, to Bolton – Premier League legend Jay-Jay Okocha sits down with Dion Dublin in this Football Daily special. The former Nigeria international opens up about that move from Paris Saint-Germain to the Premier League with Bolton Wanderers. 

He chats to Dion about adapting to life in England, his relationship with Sam Allardyce and his determination to prove himself in the Premier League.

In Focus with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour

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