World Football Index Podcast

Host Laura Bradburn and Stevie Grieve are joined by RealSport's football editor Jon Mackenzie to discuss the future of football media in all its forms: writing, podcasting, broadcasting and social media.

Adam, Simon and Austin are back to discuss all the latest action in the Copa Libertadores. Tournament favourites Boca Juniors, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro all look well set for the quarter finals after their first leg victories in the last 16 while Adam talks us through the drama at Colo-Colo vs. Corinthians.

Host Laura Bradburn and Stevie Grieve are joined by Sanjeev Shetty to discuss his latest book, Total Football: A Graphic History of the World's Most Iconic Soccer Tactics. They cover a wide range of tactical themes, from Nándor Hidegkuti to Jurgen Klopp.

Austin Miller and Tom Robinson reconvene to discuss the players they have scouted during the past year or so, and look at who has lived up to expectation.

Laura Bradburn is joined by Stevie Grieve for the first WFi podcast of the new season. They look back at the World Cup with an eye on the new season, and discuss a couple of the higher profile transfers in the summer window so far.

Austin & Amit recap the World Cup Final and hand out their awards for the 2018 World Cup.

Austin & Amit preview the World Cup final and 3rd place playoff, also reacting to France’s win over Belgium and Croatia’s comeback against England in the semi-finals.

The regular crew (Adam, Austin, Simon & Tom) are back to discuss the performances of each South American nation at the World Cup in Russia. Did Uruguay match our expectations? Did Argentina kind of exceed them? Would starting Roberto Firmino made a difference to Brazil? Did Colombia make the biggest tactical error of Russia 2018? What went wrong for Peru?

Frank Crivello and Richard Kharman sit down and re-live the crazy day that was. Juventus officially signed Cristiano Ronaldo and Elliott Management assumed control of AC Milan. They also discuss all the transfers thus far this summer. It's been a busy one!

After a brief hiatus, Austin & Amit return to discuss the World Cup QFs and preview the semis.

Austin & Amit react to a thrilling start to the World Cup knockout rounds, and preview the final four Round of 16 matches.

Austin & Amit react to Germany’s shock exit, and then have a rousing debate around the drama surrounding England-Belgium

Austin and Amit give their snap reactions to Argentina's progression in the competition, as well as engage in a little VAR debate before previewing the final 2 match days of the group stage.

Austin & Amit give their snap reaction to yet another German escape before breaking down all the action from Friday & Saturday.

Austin & Amit continue their light-hearted look at the World Cup as they react to Croatia's comfortable win over Argentina. They also recap all the action over the past couple of days, including eliminations for Morocco and Peru.

Austin & Amit react to England's late win, Belgium's romp, and a fun Tuesday at the World Cup.

Austin and Amit react to all the drama from the last two days, and look ahead to the debuts of Belgium & England.

Austin & Amit break down all the storylines from the first two days of the World Cup, including a #PEAKRONALDO hat trick & Morocco's James Bond villain of a head coach, before previewing days 3 & 4.

Adam and Austin get together to review their eight preview pods very briefly and announce the two shows running on WFI during the World Cup. They also say their thank-yous.

Austin & Amit react to the shock sacking of Lopetegui, the awarding of the 2026 World Cup to North America, and preview tomorrow's opening match between Russia & Saudi Arabia.