Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll and football journalist Joey Lynch are joined by football agent Buddy Farah to discuss the role of an agent, deadline day dramas, the issues with his client Mustafa Amini's move to Turkey, whether a talented young Aussie should stay and try and make it in the A-League or move straight to Europe and how a domestic transfer system could work in Australia.  Later, new Adelaide United assistant coach Ross Aloisi joins to discuss his recent appointment, what he and Carl...

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by FFA's Head of Game Development and Women's Football, Sarah Walsh, who was on the committee that selected new Matildas coach (01:28) and women's football journalist Samantha Lewis.  Later, (32:30) Lucy and Nick are joined by Vince Rugari to discuss the continued chaos around the players and the clubs failing to agree on a collective bargaining agreement, players going to India, potential changes of ownership at Central Coast Mariners, Newcastle Jets and...

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Perth Glory's Liam Reddy opens up on what has been the "most challenging period" of his career, W-League star Rhali Dobson explains the implications that the pay dispute will have on the W-League and PFA co-CEOs Kate Gill and Beau Busch explain what will happen next between the players and the clubs.  Later, Lucy and Nick discuss Perth Glory's owner Tony Sage, the future of a second division, Aussies Abroad and the latest from Europe. 

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by former Socceroos Matt McKay and Ante Covic as well as football journalist Michael Lynch.  The team discuss the breakdown in negotiations between the clubs and players over the collective bargaining agreement, what happens next and McKay and Covic explain their experiences in these negotiations.  Later they look at how a second division could work in Australia and when is the right time to introduce it.  Finally, Michael, Lucy and Nick discuss the...

Daniel Garb joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to talk the UEFA Nations League, the return of the Premier League and La Liga and Manchester United's controversial third kit.  Then (32:10) Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend joins to discuss why Sydney FC are the most successful side on the pitch, but have less members than Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory, engaging the community, the club's position on next season, a second division and further expansion. 

A-League season in review with Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll, Vince Rugari and the boys from A-League memes.  Who was the player of the season? Who was the most improved? Who was the best personality? What was the best game?  And we try and sum up each team's season in one sentence. 

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Sam Lewis to discuss the UEFA Women's Champions League final and the future of the W-League. Later, Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson joins to talk about the A-League grand-final and the upcoming pay dispute between the players and the clubs. Then Sydney's Luke Brattan also joins to talk about the A-League grand final.

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by former A-League and SBS's World Cup commentator David Basheer, Canberra Region A-League bid leader Michael Caggiano, Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover, Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant and new Melbourne Victory coach Grant Brebner.  01:25: Michael Caggiano on why Canberra can sustain an A-League side. 04:10: Caggiano on if Canberra will replace the Central Coast Mariners.  11:25: The confusing expansion process, the owners of PSG getting involved,...

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Melbourne City's Josh Brillante - who is LIVE at a bowling alley! And football journalist David Davutovic to talk all things A-League, including whether Melbourne City can finally win their first title, how the A-League finals are shaping up, playing in winter and the concerns around contracts going in to next season.  Later, David discusses his time as a print journalist, breaking big stories about Ange Postecoglou, going to multiple World Cups,...

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by former RB Leipzig under-19 co-coach David Zdrilic and former Ajax and FC Utrecht defender Patrick Zwaanswijk to discuss the Champions League.  The team discuss PSG's victory over RB Leipzig, if Lyon can cause another upset - this time against Bayern Munich. They break down the changes needed at Barcelona and whether Neymar is underrated and Pep Guardiola is overrated.   

Former Socceroos defender Andy Bernal joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss how he went from a boy playing a host of sports in Canberra to being the first Aussie in La Liga. Andy tells us stories of escaping military police in Spain, moving to England and working with Brian Clough, coming back to Australia and being an NSL star with Sydney Olympic while working as a council ranger trying to catch dogs. After his playing career, Andy tells us how he became David Beckham's manager when...

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Perth Glory's midfielder Neil Kilkenny and legendary Australian football journalist Ray Gatt. Neil opens up on life with Perth without Diego Castro, why he left Melbourne City abruptly and his time with Leeds United where he wants to return. Later, Ray, Lucy and Nick discuss if the move to winter will be successful, what's next for the Mariners and if a community ownership model can work and they run though the results of the past week. Finally,...

A-League legend Marcos Flores and Western Sydney Wanderers striker Simon Cox joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss everything that is happening in the A-League. Simon chats about scoring on his first game back for the Wanderers v Central Coast, the challenging time when the league was put on hold and what young Wanderers players to get excited about.  Later, Marcos tells Lucy and Nick about why he was able to forge such a special connection with so many fans at so many different clubs,...

Former Socceroos striker and current Chicago Fire assistant coach David Zdrilic joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss his time coaching in the MLS bubble, how the MLS compares to the A-League, the pathways for Australian coaches, player development in Australia, Sydney FC's continues success, what people want to hear from commentators, Juventus and Bayern always winning the league and what ramifications that will have and Zdrila's all-time beach football trio. 

Sydney Morning Herald football journalist Vince Rugari joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss the A-League returning, the debate around TV ratings and winning back the fans, playing in winter and playing without VAR, the impressive Phoenix, Sydney's lost to the Jets, Perth's issues without Diego Castro. 

Former Socceroos midfielder and current Director of Football at North Geelong Warriors Josip Skoko joined Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss why junior football costs so much, the frustration of not playing a minute at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and some of the best moments in his career including playing against Real Madrid in the Champions League.  Then, Lucy and Nick discuss who should take over the Matildas now Ante Milicic has left, the A-League returning, Leeds being promoted, Real...

Lucy Zelic speaks to Craig Foster about his 18-year career with SBS. Fozz discusses his special relationship with Les Murray, how the mission of SBS drove him forwards and what he is inspired to do next.  

Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by football journalist Joey Lynch to run through all 11 teams as the A-League is set to return. We hear from Alex Wilkinson, Jamie Maclaren, Steven Taylor, Jamie Young, Tony Popovic, Andrew Durante, Ben Halloran, Bruce Kamau, Nigel Boogaard, Robbie Kruse and Danny De Silva.   Can anyone catch Sydney FC and stop them from creating history? Will City or Wellington finally qualify for a Grand Final? Who will round out the top six? How will the many exits...

Football commentator Simon Hill returns to The World Game after 14 years to chat about all the latest in football with Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll.  The team discuss Simon moving on from Fox, the state of Australian football and Australian football media, the A-League returning among COVID-19 issues, Diego Castro and other A-League stars pulling out of the hub, how to increase the emotional connection between A-League clubs and fans, Manchester City escaping a ban from the UCL and Adebayo...

Sydney FC's Luke Brattan joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss what it's been like training during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing this Sydney FC side to the great Roarcelona team that he debuted with and what's going on with Andrew Redmayne's haircut. Some of Brattan's Sydney FC teammates join in the comments in an attempt to stitch him up.  Afterwards, Lucy and Nick have a frank discussion about the debacle that has been the three A-League teams attempting to escape Victoria and the...

Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop and newly signed Bristol City midfielder Ella Mastrantonio join Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss Australia and New Zealand hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup, how Australia can capitalise on this opportunity and the journey that women's football has gone on the last 20 years.  Then Lucy and Nick discuss what the Victorian-based teams should do to ensure the A-League successfully restarts, why Robbie Fowler won't be missed at Brisbane Roar, where best for...

At 1:43am (AEST), Lucy Zelic and Craig Foster on a special Facebook live heard the news that Australia and New Zealand would host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. This is their reaction and instant analysis. 

FFA CEO James Johnson and Women's Football expert Samantha Lewis join Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll for a special edition of TWG LIVE to talk about Australia and New Zealand's joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and the move of the A-League to winter.  They discuss the strengths of our bid, navigating FIFA politics, the impact a successful bid would have on the sport and the country and what happens if Colombia wins. 

0:36 – Matildas players fight for basic rights 1.19 – The W-League begins in 2008 2.25 – Why players couldn’t solely focus on football 3.14 – Long flights and sandwiches from 7/11 4.24 – Why there was little standards for the competition 5.30 – The 2010 Asian Cup ushers in a new era 6.39 – Pay struggles continue for W-League players 8.04 – Melbourne City challenge the status quo 9.30 – The 2015 Matildas pay dispute 11.40 – Minimum wages finally introduced in 2017 for the W-League 12.50 – How...

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac speaks to Adrian Arciuli about that match against Croatia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. 0:44 - Kalac gets the nod over Mark Schwarzer 1.09 - A special moment for several Socceroos players 1.34 - Darijo Srna hits an unstoppable free-kick  2.25 - The Socceroos' unexpected penalty taker 3.40 - Disaster strikes for Kalac and Australia  4.24 - Kalac reflects on his goalkeeping error 5:02 - How the Socceroos fought back again  5:54 - Harry Kewell levels the...