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When Shearer met Haaland
Listen back to Alan Shearer meeting Erling Haaland ahead of his debut at Manchester City.
The Commentators’ View: Hotel underpants & Haaland’s deal
5 Live's John Murray, Ian Dennis and Alistair Bruce-Ball answer listener questions.
ing Denis Law CBE
ing Manchester United & Scotland legend Denis Law as he es away aged 84.
In Focus with Thomas Frank and Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker invites Brentford manager Thomas Frank round for a chat and spot of lunch
How To Win The Champions League: Real Madrid
Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore Real Madrid's success in the Champions League.
The Commentators’ View: Parisian pleasures & the Monaco giraffe
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball tell the stories you don’t normally get to hear.
In Focus with Matthijs de Ligt
Dion Dublin speaks with Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt.
The Commentators’ View: UCL brain fog & Shrewsbury shame
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators.
In Focus with Arne Slot and Gary Lineker
Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks with Gary Lineker.
In Focus with Alexander Isak and Alan Shearer
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak speaks with Alan Shearer.
Euro Leagues: The man who built Ronaldo
Who helped Cristiano Ronaldo elongate his football career?
The Commentators’ View: Coconut flat whites & ‘verticality’
John & Ian are ed by Jacqui Oatley to lift the lid on life behind the microphone
Vincent Kompany: The Golden Boy
How did Vincent Kompany become Europe’s brightest young manager without winning anything?
The Commentators’ View: Ian’s Moscow mistake & Las Naranjas
John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball tell the tales you don’t normally get to hear.
In Focus with Graham Potter and Kelly Somers
Kelly Somers visits the West Ham training ground to speak to Graham Potter.
The Commentators’ View: Yeo-ho-ho & Everton Stadium
John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball are ed by Chris Coles to talk commentary life.
In Focus with Matheus Cunha
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha sits down with BBC Sport's Kelly Somers.
The Commentators’ View: Peter Drury & episcopal eutopia
Peter Drury goes behind the microphone with John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball.
The Commentators’ View: Media caviar & the Bayern buffet
Ian Dennis is back with John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to tell untold commentator stories.
In Focus with Frank Lampard and Dion Dublin
Coventry City Manager Frank Lampard speaks with Dion Dublin.
Introducing......Football on Trial: The Manchester City Charges
Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the Premier League vs Man City.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks Man Utd finances, stadium plans & Ruben Amorim
Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down exclusively with BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan.
The Commentators’ View: Arriving late & Ian’s caught sticky-handed
Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball are ed by Conor McNamara to tell the untold stories.
The psychology evolution in football – how elite managers cope with pressure
Rick Edwards chats with Brentford's Thomas Frank and Michael Caulfield.
The exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying'
West Ham United's Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December 2024.
BONUS: A first glimpse at Tuchel’s England
Dan Burn and Morgan Gibbs-White discuss their call ups and playing for Tuchel's England.
Destination New Jersey: Host tensions, expansion beneficiaries & the Comoros dream
Kelly Cates and Rory Smith get our countdown to the 2026 World Cup underway.
Mark Chapman meets….JJ Watt
NFL legend and Burnley co-owner JJ Watt chats to Mark Chapman.
The Commentators’ View: Sadiq Mourinho & Roy of the Rovers
John Murray & Ian Dennis are ed by former BBC Wales correspondent Rob Phillips.
That Season When: Blackburn won the league
Kelly Cates and guests reflect on Blackburn's Premiership title win in 1995.
Euro Leagues: Pet turtles and the two-metre Messi
Who keeps four turtles in their fridge? And who is the two-metre Messi?