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BBC Radio 5 Live

The latest news, insight, analysis and big-name guests from the Premier League, EFL, Scottish, International and European football. Plus, fact-checking football stories with Karel Prince: Lie Detector. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.

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We'd like to introduce you to the first episode of 'Sports Strangest Crimes Presents: Shadows On The Pitch'. Throughout the series, James Montague investigates a startling conspiracy theory put forward by the Iraqi football federation in the 90s - that America influenced a World Cup qualifying tournament to save USA '94 from its so-called enemies. 

In this opening episode, a former referee with a cryptic message may hold the key to unraveling the mystery. Can he help James uncover the truth behind the alleged conspiracy surrounding the build-up to the 1994 World Cup? James travels to Bucharest in search of answers.

If you enjoyed 'Sports Strangest Crimes Presents: Shadows on the Pitch' and want to hear more, head to the Sports Strangest Crimes feed on BBC Sounds, where you can listen to the rest of the series.

Introducing... Sports Strangest Crimes Presents: Shadows On The Pitch

Karel Prince and Anita Abayomi are the BBC’s resident Lie Detectors, examining unbelievable football stories to uncover the truth.

In the first episode, former Manchester United and Scotland striker Brian McClair submits three stories from his playing career. Did Sir Alex Ferguson really deliver a notorious hairdryer over a player attending the birth of his child? Did David Beckham lay out brand-new pyjamas and a framed photo of Victoria before every away game? And did McClair’s famous nickname ‘Choccy’ really originate from a supermarket job?

Armed with case files, photographs and their own football knowledge, Karel and Anita interrogate every detail before Brian returns to reveal which story is genuine. It’s football folklore, detective work and plenty of laughs, with one simple question at the heart of every episode: can you spot the lie?

Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince & Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds.

Credits
Series Producer: Matt Tasker
Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley
Assistant Producer: Jason Kavuma
Executive Producer: Jim Salveson
Photography: Tom Barker
Artwork: James Mobbs
Original theme music: WIZZFX
Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton
Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard
Commissioning & Digital Support: Jade Burns & Stuart Birch

Karel Prince: Lie Detector - Brian McClair

Karel Prince is the BBC’s new resident fact checker. Alongside Anita Abayomi, they are charged with investigating football stories so unbelievable they simply have to be checked. 

Every week, a famous figure from the world of football submits three extraordinary tales. Two are lies. One is completely true. The challenge? Can Karel separate fact from fiction before the final whistle? 

Armed with case files, photographs, voice notes and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the game, Karel opens a new investigation each episode. Alongside Anita he interrogates every claim, challenges every timeline and follows every lead in pursuit of the truth. 

Part detective, part fact-checker and part chaos conductor, Karel brings forensic scrutiny to football’s wildest stories, while Anita ensures no detail escapes examination. 

Karel Prince’s Lie Detector asks the only question that matters: which story is true? 

The investigation starts now. Roll the tapes. 

Karel Prince: Lie Detector is presented by Karel Prince & Anita Abayomi and is a Sport Social Studios production for BBC Sounds. 

Credits 

Series Producer: Matt Tasker 
Technical Producer: Tom Hinckley 
Assistant Producer: Jason Kavuma 
Executive Producer: Jim Salveson 
Photography: Tom Barker 
Artwork: James Mobbs 
Original theme music: WIZZFX 
Commissioning Executive for BBC: Stevie Middleton
Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard
Commissioning & Digital Support: Jade Burns & Stuart Birch

Introducing... Karel Prince: Lie Detector

Spain succeed, Argentina played the villains and is the pressure off Thomas Tuchel?

Steve Crossman is joined by Adam Crafton, Steph Houghton and Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the fallout from the World Cup Final and England's bronze final win over France.

1:21 - Former Spanish international Cesar Azpilicueta pays tribute to Spain
14:37 - Did Argentina make themselves the bad guys?
30:58 - Has England's 3rd place finish taken the pressure off Thomas Tuchel?

World Cup: MNC - Argentina made the world root for Spain

Steve Crossman is joined by former teammates, colleagues, journalists and fans of Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75.

4:14 - BBC Football Correspondent John Murray
7:22 - Former Newcastle player Lee Clark
17:29 - Samantha, Newcastle supporter
26:24 - Former Newcastle manager Chris Hughton
34:45 - Liverpool teammate Phil Thompson
40:02 - John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap
47:20 - Former Chairman of the Football Writers Association Paul Hetherington and football journalist Henry Winter
55:01 - German football reporter for The Athletic Seb Stafford-Bloor

Remembering Kevin Keegan

The World Cup is over.

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith take you inside football's biggest night after watching the final at MetLife Stadium. They reflect on the atmosphere, what it was like to experience a World Cup final in person and whether the much-talked-about half-time show added to the occasion or distracted from it.

Joe Hart joins to analyse Spain's victory and explain why they deserved to lift the trophy, while Kelly Cates gives her verdict on the spectacle surrounding the final.

And after six unforgettable weeks together across Los Angeles and New York, Rick and Lloyd sign off from the World Cup one final time.

World Cup: One Last Night

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as Spain overcome a dogged 10-man Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time.
Kelly Cates is joined by John Murray, Ian Dennis, Chris Sutton and Paul Robinson in New Jersey as Spain's captain Rodri lifts the famous trophy. Guillem Balague gives his reaction to the win for Spain and South American football expert Tim Vickery has his say on a tight, cagey encounter.

TIMECODES:
00:10 - Spain's magic moment
01:20 - Chris Sutton: 'The best team won'
03:10 - Guillem Balague's instant reaction
13:10 - Should Nico Williams' goal have been given?
15:25 - Donald Trump arrives onto the pitch
18:05 - Thoughts from Tim Vickery
26:30 - The presentations begin
31:20 - Rodri lifts the World Cup trophy

World Cup: Spain Win The Tournament - 5 Live Reaction

England's World Cup is over, but what comes next?

Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by Guy Mowbray and Adam Crafton to reflect on England's third-place finish, ask whether more could have been done against Argentina in the semi-finals and discuss what the future looks like without players like Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford and John Stones.

They also preview Spain v Argentina, discuss MetLife Stadium and New York's embrace of the World Cup, while Rick and Lloyd swap stories from Times Square, the cinema with Guillem Balague and a trip to M&M World with Paul Robinson.

World Cup: What's Next For England?

The World Cup final is almost here, and Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Chris Sutton to debate the biggest talking points before football's biggest game.

Can anyone stop Lionel Messi? Has the refereeing been good enough throughout the tournament? Does a Super Bowl-style half-time show belong at a World Cup final? And why is Chris convinced Americans genuinely mean it when they tell you to "have a good day"?

Plus, Rick and Lloyd give their first impressions after arriving in New York ahead of the final.

World Cup: Who Stops Messi?

Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN’s Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Nedum Onuoha as they dissect England's semi-final defeat against Argentina. They discuss Tuchel’s tactics and substitutions in the second half, his future as England head coach, and how this could be Harry Kane’s last World Cup in an England shirt.

TIMECODES
4’23 - Should Thomas Tuchel remain England Manager?
8’00 - Jules on Tuchel not delivering his promises 
14’14 - Should the responsibility be shared between the manager & the players?
15’43 - Should England have sat back when they did?
20’33 - Were the players being told to go for a second goal at 1-0 up?
24’40- Does Tuchel know the players well enough now to succeed?
32’47 - How England were playing like they were down to 10 players
35’50 - Will Tuchel be manager at the Euros?
38’25 - Have we just witnessed Harry Kane’s last World Cup?
44’20 - Can England gain anything from third place play off?

World Cup: Should Tuchel Remain England Manager?

Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina. 

Kelly Cates is joined by correspondent John Murray, ex-England players Paul Robinson and Matt Upson as well as South American football expert Tim Vickery.

They ask whether England's defensive strategy after taking the lead cost them the game, and look at how the team bounces back following this defeat, with a bronze medal match against France still to come.

We also hear from Tuchel, as well as captain Harry Kane and defender Dan Burn.

TIMECODES
00:30 On the whistle reaction as England lose to Argentina.

14:30 Did Tuchel's tactics cost England?

18:35 Harry Kane interview with Kelly Somers

30:30 Argentina v Spain in the Final

33:00 England's next task - prepare to face France

35:00 Dan Burn interview with John Murray

39:00 Thomas Tuchel interview

World Cup: Argentina comeback ends England's hopes

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