The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

The Euro Show is back to look ahead to another set of mouthwatering Champions League fixtures and discuss what’s been an enthralling weekend of action on the Continent.

AC Milan continue their imperious recent record over city rivals Inter with a 3-1 win at San Siro. Christian Pulisic is yet again amongst the scorers against the Nerazzurri and that result means it’s Lazio who are now outright top of the pile in Serie A after 10 games. Gennaro Gattuso’s side and local rivals Roma, who go to Manchester United this week, are now the only two unbeaten teams in the league.

Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane misses a penalty and Fabio Silva scores a late equaliser as Dortmund hold Bayern to a 2-2 draw in Germany. The Bavarians stay top on goal difference ahead of Die Schwarzgelben, whose former striker Niclas Fullkrug STILL can’t stop scoring for Werder Bremen.

Jude Bellingham scores his 50th goal for Real Madrid as they beat Racing Santander 3-0, while Barcelona get back to winning ways with a 6-1 victory over Alaves. But the attention is on Atletico boss Diego Simeone, who has won a record-equalling 344th La Liga game as a manager. It’s just the small matter of Bayern Munich in the Champions League next up for his side.

And in France, Achraf Hakimi scores a hattrick and creates two assists, all from right-back, as a much changed PSG smash Le Havre 5-1 to maintain top spot in Ligue 1.

Producer: Xavi Bird

TIME CODES:

3:30 - Bundesliga with Seb

16:20 - Moments of the week

22:20 - Champions League preview

31:00 - La Liga with Pol

44:00 - Ligue 1 with Tom

46:40 - Ridiculous scores in the Netherlands!

48:00 - Serie A with James Horncastle

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Another pivotal weekend in the Premier League, examined by James Richardson, Julien Laurens, Colin Millar and Adrian Clarke.

Arsenal secure their first victory at Anfield in 14 years after a colossal defensive effort. They go 3 points clear at the top of the table.

Brighton continue to impress with their first ever win at Manchester City. They couldn’t could they?

Manchester United are winless in 9 matches after self-destructing at Chelsea. Lisandro Martinez conceding a penalty and getting sent off. They couldn’t could they?

It’s three wins in a row for Spurs with pressure building on Pierre Sage at Palace.

It’s six wins in a row for Bournemouth under Marco Rose.

Plus we dare to discuss whether Emery would leave Villa. And whether Oliver Glasner would leave Forest.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Benji Brooks

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Brighton for the title or United going down?

08:05 The results

09:59 Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal

20:27 Man City 0-1 Brighton

27:11 Chelsea 2-0 Man United

38:55 Villa 1-1 Fulham (Emery’s exit?)

48:21 Spurs 2-0 Crystal Palace

51:55 Coventry 3-1 Sunderland

57:03 The rest of the Premier League weekend

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Grumbles, beaches and goals - is Romário Brasil's greatest ever player?

Jimbo is joined by Natalie Gedra, Jack Lang and Duncan Alexander to celebrate the unforgettable life and career of Baixinho (the little one).

From Barca to Vasco via PSV, Romário scored and won things everywhere he went, tormenting defences with his turn of pace and dexterous finishing.

Famed for scoring the goals that helped Brazil win the World Cup in USA 94, but also for the endless arguments and fallouts with coaches and teammates alike. But did he really score 1000 goals?

Plus Duncan's Brasilian themed quiz question.

Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird.

•Part 1a - The iconic Romário celebration at USA 94 (00.40)

•Part 1b - Romário, the forgotten man? (02.40)

•Part 1c - Duncan’s Brasilian themed quiz question (06.02)

•Part 1d - The Totally Extra almanac (07.15)

•Part 2a - Totally Extra - Romário (09.10)

•Part 2b - What type of player was he? (10.10)

•Part 2c - On the beach (13.00)

•Part 2d - His time at PSV (15.12)

•Part 2e - Playing under Cruyff at Barca (19.00)

•Part 3a - USA 94’ (25.30)

•Part 3b - Did he have a trademark finish? (35.30)

•Part 4a - The Romario & Edmundo song (43.25)

•Part 4b - Romario & Edmundo and the Vasco years (44.05)

•Part 4c - Romario, R9 & World Cup 98 (49.50)

•Part 4d - The stats, the trophies & the ‘1000th goal’ (51.45)

•Part 4e - His political career (58.35)

•Part 4f - Duncan’s quiz answer (01.02.15)

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The top four all face each other in a mouthwatering Matchday 9 in the Premier League.

Jimbo, Tom Williams, Liam Twomey and a debuting Jay Bothroyd are in the studio to comb through all the action.

Champions Arsenal go to Liverpool in Sunday’s only fixture. The Gunners were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Fleetwood on Tuesday with Max Dowman sent off. But did the 16-year-old prodigy do the right thing?

Michael Carrick is surprisingly still the manager of Manchester United. They travel to Stamford Bridge where Xabi Alonso has more questions to answer after Chelsea’s League Cup exit at Anfield.

Man City come from behind twice to edge past Brighton via a shootout. Those two teams will do it all again on Saturday. Can the Seagulls claim their first ever win at City?

Plus we show some love for Bournemouth who make it 5 wins in a row. And Nicolas Jackson. Was he done dirty by Chelsea?

Producers: Charlie Jones and Benji Brooks

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It’s a Ballon d’Or special edition of the Totally European Show, with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus all joining James Richardson live to discuss King Harry taking football's biggest individual crown.

On the pitch, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid become the first team to beat Barcelona in La Liga this season, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in a 2-1 win. That leaves Atletico Madrid just two points off the leaders.

In Germany, Bayern win 3-1 at Freiburg without Vincent Kompany on the touchline as he recovers in hospital after collapsing during training. Niclas Fullkrug can’t stop scoring for Werder Bremen, while in Italy there are still four teams unbeaten after eight games for the first time ever.

And in Ligue 1, protests in Paris affect PSG’s top of the table clash with Lyon.

Producer: Xavi Bird

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Old Trafford chants his name but it could be farewell to Michael Carrick at Man United?

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio to review all the action from Matchday 8.

The Cherries run out 3-0 winners as United’s winless run extends to 8 matches. All that with Bruno Fernandes an unused sub.

Brighton hit the skids after an Araujo-powered Liverpool reign supreme at Anfield.

Spurs win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday - a once in a generation event - as Cole Palmer also sees red. Was this the day things finally clicked for De Zerbi at Tottenham?

And Arsenal go level at the top as Man City suffer their first defeat of the season. It’s at Aston Villa who are in red-hot form. As is Nicolas Jackson.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Who won the weekend?

03:24 Results

04:42 Man United 0-3 Bournemouth

17:04 Liverpool 2-0 Brighton

22:08 Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle

25:09 Hull 1-1 Brentford and Sunderland 0-0 Leeds

29:18 Aston Villa 2-1 Man City

34:06 Arsenal 2-0 Everton

40:15 Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham

47:42 Coventry 0-1 Fulham

49:06 Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest

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Another enthralling night of Champions League action and a big Premier League weekend to come.

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Benji Lanyado into the studio break it all down.

The nadir of Michael Carrick’s reign at Manchester United comes in Como. A chastening 4-1 defeat with skipper Bruno Fernandes seeming to question the coach’s tactics. Is there any way back for Carrick at Old Trafford?

Two of the favourites battle it out as Bayern and Arsenal contest a 2-2 draw. On a night where Ballon d’Or favourite Harry Kane showed he could do absolutely everything.

Villa make it 3 wins out of 3 in the Champions League. Next up for them, leaders Man City at Villa Park this Saturday, a fixture that the hosts usually win…

Tottenham are forced to confront their terrible record at Stamford Bridge and it’s the same story for Everton at Arsenal.

Plus what happened to home advantage and what will become of the nepo babies at Premier League clubs?

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

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Désiré Doué and Lucas Hernández shine as PSG beat Barca 4-2, thanks to a 14 minute flurry of goals in the Parc des Princes.

Jimbo is joined by Juliens Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League action.

Liverpool overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, thanks to two Mac Allister goals and two assists from player of the match, Rio Ngumoha.

City appeared unfazed by their off field predicament or the lack of Erling Haaland, as they breezed past AEK Athens 5-1 in Manchester.

Plus a better night for the Italian sides, the rest of Tuesday night's action and Spurs finally get a league win.

Produced by Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos & Charlie Jones.

•Part 1a - Tuesday’s night’s Champions League buffet (00.40)

•Part 1b - The results (03.00)

•Part 2a - PSG 4-2 Barca (04.35)

•Part 2b - Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal (14.47)

•Part 2c - Man City 5-1 AEK Athens (21.15)

•Part 3a - Ten Hag’s interview and Cristano’s fine (26.40)

•Part 3b - Napoli 4-3 Bodo (28.20)

•Part 3b - Sabah FK 1-2 Dortmund (31.40)

•Part 3c - The rest of Tuesday night’s action (35.15)

•Part 4a - Spurs 3-1 Coventry (38.15)

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It’s another Euro Show and there are more blockbuster Champions League fixtures to look ahead to.

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor as Barcelona travel to PSG and Bayern host Arsenal in Matchweek 3. Are they the four best teams in the competition?

Barcelona have won 11 games in a row in all competition, with Lamine Yamal scoring another outrageous strike against Real Betis. There’s no Vinicius Jr for Real Madrid, but they still beat Sevilla 4-1. Why have Los Blancos released a statement attacking La Liga President Javier Tebas though?

Bayern are back on top in Germany after a thumping 6-1 win over RB Leipzig. Harry Kane loves scoring against Arsenal, but he’ll have to do so without the help of suspended Michael Olise this time.

In France, there’s a five way split at the summit after Monaco lose at Lorient. Are PSG starting to look inevitable?

And in Italy, Lazio have made their best start to a Serie A season ever. Is it time to take Gennaro Gattuso’s side seriously and what does that 3-0 defeat of Juventus mean for Luciano Spalletti?

Producer: Xavi Bird

TIME CODES:

4:00 - Moments of the week

12:30 - Champions League Fixtures

13:30 - PSG v Barcelona

21:00 - Napoli v Bodo/Glimt

24:30 - Bayern v Arsenal

27:30 - Como v Man Utd

31:30 - La Liga

44:30 - Bundesliga

49:00 - Ligue 1

51:30 - Serie A

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Jimbo has Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers for company after Matchday 7 of the Premier League.

Champions Arsenal were made to wait at the City Ground but Noni Madueke’s late strike took the 3 points home for the Gunners as Forest continue to struggle in front of goal.

Man United were ahead at Elland Road but get pegged back. It’s now just 2 wins from 10 matches in all competitions for Michael Carrick’s side.

Brighton make it six wins in a row as they blow Crystal Palace away. Diego Gomez scores from the halfway line. Do the Seagulls have what it takes to go all the way?!

Man City make it 7 wins out of 7 under Enzo Maresca as we continue to ponder what that’s worth.

There are big wins for Chelsea, Liverpool and Villa on the road.

Plus Fulham and Bournemouth get their first league wins under their new managers.

Producers: Xavi Bird, Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

03:00 The results

04:55 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal

10:37 Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace

22:32 Leeds 1-1 Man United

25:26 Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland

29:40 Leicester, Lamine and Goldie Lookin' Chain

34:38 Man City 3-2 Ipswich

39:27 Everton 0-2 Chelsea

45:28 Brentford 1-2 Liverpool

49:50 Newcastle 0-1 Aston Villa

55:02 Fulham 1-0 Hull

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After a record-breaking night in the Champions League, Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Julien Laurens pore through all the goals and drama.

The champions of Europe looked exactly that in the first half of the Etihad, racing into a 3-0 lead. Can anyone stop Luis Enrique’s side? And did Enzo Maresca get it wrong with his team selection?

There are six goal hauls for Liverpool at LASK, where Bradley Barcola bags a hat-trick. And for Villa against Fenerbahce. Luis Miguel Echegaray drops in to discuss their biggest ever win under Emery.

And Jose Mourinho returns to Rome with Real Madrid and takes all three points, despite being 3-1 down after 84 minutes.

The Premier League brings intrigue this weekend with a must-win for Fulham, an unhappy hunting ground for Arsenal and a crunch clash between Leeds and Man United. How will the off-field storm surrounding the club affect Michael Carrick and his players?

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The most goal-filled Champions League week ever

05:58 Man City 2-4 PSG

11:00 Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahce with Luis Miguel Echegaray

16:42 LASK 3-6 Liverpool

19:58 Roma 3-4 Real Madrid

24:27 Elsewhere in the Champions League

28:44 The Premier League weekend

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Lisandro Martinez didn't hold back in his post match interview after Man Utd's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, attacking the club's board and director of football.

Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Liam Twomey & Art De Roche to break down Tuesday night's Champions League action.

Arsenal left it late for the second time in a number of days, scoring three in six second half minutes to beat Lille 3-0. Viking provided the shock of the night, drawing 3-3 against Bayern, whilst Barca's attack was breathtaking in their 4-1 win over Galatasary.

Plus a bad night for the Italian sides, the rest of Tuesday night's action and a look back at Coventry's win over Newcastle on Monday.

Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos.

•Part 1a - Tuesday night’s highlights (00.40)

•Part 1b - The results (02.45)

•Part 1c - Atletico Madrid 2-0 Man Utd (04.15)

•Part 1d - Arsenal 3-0 Lille (13.07)

•Part 2a - Viking 3-3 Bayern (19.52)

•Part 2b - Galatasaray 1-4 Barca (25.00)

•Part 2c - Inter 3-4 Brugge (28.40)

•Part 2d - Villarreal 3-1 Napoli (31.30)

•Part 2e - The rest of Tuesday night’s action (33.55)

•Part 3a - Coventry 4-1 Newcastle (37.55)

•Part 3b - Which PL manager is most in danger? (41.30)

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The Euro Show is back after an international hiatus and there’s plenty to discuss with the return of the Champions League and yet more headline making for Vinicius Jr.

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Seb Stafford-Bloor and a special cameo appearance from Pol Ballus ahead of some blockbuster Champions League clashes. It’s all eyes on the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City host holders PSG. What’s been the reaction to City’s charges across the rest of Europe?

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid go to his former club Roma with both teams having had star attackers sent off over the weekend: Donyell Malen seeing red at Como, while Vinicius Jr is dismissed for pulling Villarreal midfielder Nathan Saliba’s hair.

Julian Alvarez has parted company with his long-term agent. What might that mean for Manchester United’s chances against Atletico Madrid?

Plus, Bayern Munich concede the fastest goal in Bundesliga history in a 2-2 draw with Augsburg, as Freiburg go top of the table.

Producer: Xavi Bird

TIME CODES:

6:30 - Moments of the week

13:50 - Champions League Preview

23:20 - La Liga with Pol Ballus

35:30 - Serie A with James Horncastle

43:45 - Ligue 1 with Tom Williams

46:45 - Bundesliga with Seb Stafford-Bloor

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The most anticipated Premier League game for many years is won by Enzo Maresca’s men in controversial circumstances. Jimbo, Tom Williams, Adrian Clarke and Colin Millar try to make sense of it all.

City make it six wins out of six against 10-man Liverpool at Anfield, the first loss for Andoni Iraola. What to make of this supreme start to the season when sanctions still hang in the air?

Across Manchester, United fail to beat 10-man Spurs, who move off the bottom of the table. Michael Carrick overseeing United’s worst start to a season in 40 years.

Champions Arsenal have to come from behind to beat Leeds while Chelsea continue to start incredibly fast with a 5-1 thrashing of Bournemouth.

Elsewhere, it’s an unhappy return to Selhurst Park for Oliver Glasner, Brighton stay 3rd and Fulham stay winless after a late show from the Tractor Boys at Portman Road.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 How do we all feel?

04:47 Matchday 6 results

06:09 Liverpool 0-3 Man City

19:54 Hull 2-2 Everton

22:17 Crystal Palace 3-1 Nottingham Forest

27:15 Strange goings on in Europe

30:55 Man United 1-1 Tottenham

39:07 Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth

44:18 Arsenal 2-1 Leeds

49:31 Sunderland 0-3 Brighton

53:38 Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford

55:10 Ipswich 2-1 Fulham

57:18 More Hull Everton!

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Will the English top flight ever be the same again? Jimbo, Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Si Hughes have lots to ponder.

After being ruled to have violated the Premier League’s financial rules for almost a decade, Man City travel to Liverpool on Sunday with the eyes of the world on them. Can Maresca’s men make it six wins out of six against a Liverpool side yet to lose under Iraola?

Spurs are winless and bottom of the table. But could their luck turn against similarly under pressure Man United at Old Trafford?

Champions Arsenal have had three weeks to stew over the 3-0 thrashing by Brighton, as they welcome unbeaten Leeds to the Emirates.

Elsewhere, Glasner goes back to Selhurst Park. And could the Seagulls be champions?

Plus it’s so long Lionel Messi and an almighty Ronaldo ramble as we wrap up the international break.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Premier League is back - will it ever be the same?

03:13 Ronaldo releases statement

05:29 England 3-0 Czech Republic

10:04 France and Italy riding high

12:47 Elsewhere in the Nations League

15:40 Messi’s bye-bye in Buenos Aires

17:31 Liverpool v Man City preview

32:00 Man United v Spurs

35:36 Arsenal v Leeds

37:43 The rest of the Premier League weekend

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Jimbo is joined by Ian Irving, Michael Cox and Duncan Alexander to celebrate David Beckham, 25 years on from his iconic free kick against Greece.

From East London to global superstardom, he lit up English football with his magical right foot and the red carpets with his good looks.

Not the fastest or the biggest as a kid, he famously practiced relentlessly and was taken under the wing of Alex Ferguson who turned him into one of the Premier League greats, winning 6 Premier League titles and shining as Man Utd won the treble in 99.

A talismanic England captain, he wore his heart on his sleeve and perenially found himself on the front and back pages in a tabloid time.

But having become one of the world's most famous people, do we forget just how good he was?

Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones.

•Part 1a - What made Beckham special? (00.40)

•Part 1b - The Totally Extra Almanac (08.45)

•Part 2a - Totally Beckstra (11.35)

•Part 2a - A career of two halves? (16.10)

•Part 3a - The red card at France 98’ (19.35)

•Part 3b - The treble season that followed (25.30)

•Part 4a - The ultimate performance vs Greece (36.10)

•Part 4c - The infamous metatarsal (48.55)

•Part 4d - Fame and the end at Man Utd (51.30)

•Part 5a - The Galactico era (53.30)

•Part 5b - The American dream (56.10)

•Part 5c - Defining Beckham (01.04.20)

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Thomas Tuchel’s side are relentless in Rijeka to make it back-to-back wins in the Nations League.

Jimbo, Julien Laurens and Adrian Clarke go live after England inflict Croatia’s biggest ever defeat.

Kane, Bellingham, Gordon and Saka are on song as England race into a 4-0 half-time lead. Were they brilliant or were Slaven Bilic’s team awful? And how many nations have a better front four in world football?

Elsewhere Italy continue their resurgence by denying Zinedine Zidane a win in his first home match as France manager.

Plus Portugal aren’t missing Cristiano, Wales and Northern Ireland win, and Troy Parrott does Troy Parrott things.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 Croatia 0-7 England

18:23 Should PSG be worried?

21:25 Northern Ireland win again and Troy Parrott's magic

24:45 Portugal aren't missing Cristiano

28:23 Wales 2-1 Norway

30:27 Greece 2-2 Netherlands - next up Klopp's Germany

33:29 France 1-1 Italy

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It’s been a week unlike any other with Man City ruled to have sham commercial contracts that aided their ascension to the top of English football.

Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, Tim Spiers, Liam Twomey and Matt Slater to delve deeper.

The Premier League pulled no punches in their official statement of what’s been happening at Manchester City in the last decade. What are the next steps for them, for the owners and for other clubs in the Premier League?

England are on their way to Croatia after two wins out of two in the Nations League. A fixture that brings back fond memories of their World Cup opener in Dallas.

Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way home after leaving the Portugal camp following Jorge Jesus’s decision not to use him against Norway. Could this be the end of CR7’s international career?

Plus France take on in-form Italy in Zidane’s first home game in charge.

Producers: Charlie Jones and Jake Liascos

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 More Manchester City with Matt Slater

27:23 England head to Croatia after Czechia victory

35:52 Spain as great as the great Spain team?

38:55 Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp

45:02 Bernardo beef with Odegaard

47:58 Wales, Greece and more

50:17 France v Italy preview

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Jimbo is joined by Liam Twomey, Michael Cox and Adrian Clarke to celebrate Cesc Fabregas.

Born and raised in Catalonia, he came through the famous La Masia, but at just 16 decided to head to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.

It wasn't long before he was in the first team, eventually replacing the great Patrick Vieira and becoming the complete midfielder.

Was it a case of right player wrong time for Cesc though? He narrowly missed both Arsenal and Barcelona's peak years, before eventually finding sustained sucess at Chelsea.

And having been famous for his vision and assists, what next for his promising coaching career?

Plus a Cesc themed quiz question.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

•Part 1a - Fabregas - What made him special? (00.40)

•Part 1b - Producer Charlie’s Fabregas themed quiz question (03.35)

•Part 1c - The Totally Extra Almanac (04.42)

•Part 2a - Cesc, the assist king (11.00)

•Part 2b - Leaving La Masia at 16 (22.30)

•Part 2c - Struggles to win with Arsenal (26.50)

•Part 2d - The forced move to Barca (29.30)

•Part 3a - Cesc’s Spain career (32.25)

•Part 3b - His move back to Barca (36.35)

•Part 4a - The Chelsea years (42.10)

•Part 4b - Mourinho’s missing piece (44.30)

•Part 4c - The Conte years (50.00)

•Part 4d - An early end to his peak? (53.20)

•Part 5a - Como and becoming a coach (56.20)

•Part 5b - The answer to the quiz question (01.06.10)

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Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Julien Laurens are live after an enthralling encounter between England and Spain.

Thomas Tuchel’s side had the chance to go 3-1 up from the penalty spot, but it’s the world champions who extend their record unbeaten run to 39 matches.

Friday brought the huge news that Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. What does this mean for the past and present of our league?

Elsewhere internationally, it’s a winning start for Zidane at France but he loses Kylian Mbappe to injury.

Plus misery for Mancini on his return to the Azzurri. And Bowie and Ure fail to produce a hit for Scotland.

Producers: Charlie Jones

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 What a weekend

03:52 Results

05:19 England 2-3 Spain

23:11 Man City found guilty of breaching Premier League's financial regulations

43:59 Zidane gets off to winning start

46:00 Italy 0-2 Belgium

47:52 Netherlands 1-1 Germany

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