Football Daily

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball catch up ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. John reflects on another amazing experience at the Azteca where he witnessed England grind out a 3-2 win over Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. Ian tells us what it was like being at the 'match of the tournament' - Argentina v Cape Verde. And has Ali possibly just eaten the best bowl of pasta in his life? They're also joined by special guest engineer Rob as he lifts the curtain on how things work behind the scenes at stadiums on match day. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk.
2’09 - The best bowl of pasta Ali has ever eaten?
3’25 - John being recognised far and wide
5’20 - England media day sausage rolls & interviewing Dan Burn
6’26 - John's reflections on England v Mexico
8’30 - Behind the scenes at the Azteca
10’13 - Seeing Jordan Henderson on a stretcher and interviewing Kane
12’31 - Ian witnessing Argentina v Cape Verde
16’19 - The performance of African teams at the World Cup
20’46 - Listener correspondence
23’41 - Engineer Rob talking microphones and behind the scenes
28'47 - Uncle Ian's advice to beer flying
30’58 - Unintended pub names
37’57 - John’s case of mistaken identity
39’37 - John’s tribute to Malcolm Wright
42’08 - How is Ian getting on with Chris Sutton?

What should England expect from Norway?
Ahead of the World Cup quarter-final, Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined in Santa Monica by Norwegian fans Erik Steigen and Henning Gabrielsen, who bring a little bit of home to LA.
They explain the Erling Haaland effect, why football has never been bigger in Norway, how confident Norwegians are of beating England and what this team means back home.
Plus, Rick and Lloyd put their taste buds to the test with Norwegian chocolate, flatbread topped with caviar paste and mayonnaise, and perhaps the most divisive of the lot... mackerel in tomato sauce.

Argentina came from 2-0 down with just 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2... but the biggest talking point afterwards was VAR.
Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by the BBC's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson to dissect the controversial decisions that overshadowed an extraordinary comeback and ask whether Egypt were denied a famous victory.
Stephen Warnock is alongside the boys to break down one of the most dramatic matches of the World Cup, reflect on Switzerland's penalty shootout win over Colombia and continue the never-ending search for the perfect football pun.
Plus, Stephen turns up with a surprise present for Lloyd... a toy fire engine.

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey is over, and whether we'll ever see him in a Portugal shirt again remains to be seen. In this special edition of Football Daily, BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng brings you an episode of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast, exploring how Ronaldo transformed himself from a boy growing up in poverty on the remote island of Madeira into one of the most recognisable people on the planet.
Together they trace Ronaldo's remarkable rise from a homesick teenager at Sporting CP's academy to global superstardom with Manchester United and Real Madrid, where relentless dedication, record-breaking performances and shrewd business decisions helped turn him into both a sporting icon and a global brand.

Zing and Simon explore the business of modern football: from mega transfers and billion-dollar brand deals, to tax battles and legal disputes. Ronaldo leveraged social media fame to build his CR7 empire, so is he the ultimate self-made success story, a divisive global brand, or simply the most effective monetiser of talent in sporting history?

Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast that explores the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics, and success. If you want to listen to more of the podcast, including episodes about LeBron James and Roman Abramovich, then search ‘Good Bad Billionaire’ on BBC Sounds.

The USA's World Cup is over after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton from the stadium to react to the hosts' dramatic exit, the fallout from Folarin Balogun's controversial red-card suspension and the debate surrounding Donald Trump's call to FIFA over the decision.
NBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers and part owner of Leeds, Larry Nance Jr, reflects on what this World Cup has meant for football in the United States and whether the tournament has left a lasting legacy.
Plus, Guillem Balague looks back on the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career after Portugal's exit, reflecting on his extraordinary legacy and where he ranks among football's all-time greats.