

5 Live's World Football Phone-in
BBC Radio 5 Live
Expert answers to your questions in World Football: The Phone-in from BBC Radio 5 Live's Up All Night programme.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 2h 36min
Great managers in world football
Is Pep Guardiola the greatest ever football manager?
Dotun and the team celebrate the greats: Jose Mourinho, Johan Cruyff, Brian Clough, Jack Charlton, Jurgen Klopp to name a few.

13 snips
Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 41min
Top quotes
Tim Vickery, a renowned South American football correspondent, shares his insights on the fascinating world of football. He explores memorable football quotes and recounts colorful stories about the legendary Brian Clough. Vickery also previews the highly anticipated Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras, diving into the players and match dynamics. Listeners engage in a lively discussion about the significance of football autobiographies and the ever-growing influence of women's football, creating a rich tapestry of football culture.

Oct 28, 2025 • 2h 30min
Wishful thinking
If you could change anything about the world of football, what would it be?

Oct 21, 2025 • 2h 38min
Tickets, please!
Dotun and Tim are joined by our Salford correspondent and Man United specialist, James Young, The World Cup’s tickets have gone on sale so we ask – what’s the most you’ve paid for a ticket to a game? Turns out some of our listeners have very deep pockets…


