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Kevin Muscat on the weekend became the first Australian manager to win three separate Asian domestic leagues, as Shanghai Port sealed the Chinese Super League. The Asian Game's Paul Williams returns to put the achievement in perspective, and look ahead to the Socceroo's next World Cup qualifiers.
In Manchester, Erik ten Hag's time as United manager has finally come to an end, to be replaced by Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim. The BBC's chief football writer, Phil McNulty, joins the show for the first time to assess what could come of the upheaval.
Also on the agenda: Football Australia commit to play their National Second Tier from next October, the Matildas roll Germany, and the Young Socceroos prepare for the Panda Cup!
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Auckland FC strike a chord with their local market, Inter and Juventus serve up a Derby d’Italia for the ages, Perth Glory battle on the field but find surety off it, and an overdue update on Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle!
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The A-League Women’s competition kicks off this weekend for 2024/25, with storylines aplenty as the chasing pack continue their pursuit of Champions, Sydney FC. Grace Gill, one of the leading voices on Australian women’s football (Network 10/Paramount+) joins us to preview the season.
Two months in, the Serie A has provided more drama and narrative than some leagues pack into an entire season. Adriano Del Monte (ESPN) returns with Napoli top, Roma struggling, and the Derby d’Italia having served up an eight-goal thriller.
Also on the agenda: Kisnorbo’s Victory run riot, La Liga look to take matches to Miami, and Arsenal and Liverpool split the points in North London.
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: The curious case of the Macarthur Bulls, Southampton fall to a Leicester pea-roller, Tamaki AFC take on Donald Trump, and Mitch Langerak receives a fitting farewell in Japan.

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Auckland FC manager Steve Corica has spent the past nine months building the club from scratch, and on Saturday enjoyed a 2-0 win on debut over Brisbane Roar. Steve reflects on his first role after a long attachment to Sydney FC, maiden signings, and ambitions for the season.
Meanwhile, the Premier League’s top five has taken shape with Liverpool looking to have joined Arsenal as Manchester City’s greatest contender. Henry Winter returns to cast an eye over the major storylines, as well as England’s appointment of Thomas Tuchel as national team boss.
Also on the agenda: The Socceroos into the World Cup automatic qualification positions, Macarthur hit six against Perth, and loads more…
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Central Coast Mariners under the pump heading into Round 1, Manchester United's woes provide fan channel fodder, Arsenal's women struggling, and a 14-year old makes his international debut.

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Michael and Willem van Denderen are joined by Jason Pine, our authority on New Zealand football, ahead of the new A-League season which sees the inclusion of Auckland FC. Piney will again call the action for the Sky Sports NZ - just how well primed are Steve Corica’s new boys for a tilt at the finals?
Rob and Derek Dyson are then joined by Jonathan Wilson (The Guardian) as Lee Carseley’s interim stint as England boss served up a Nations’ League loss to Greece. Jonathan also speaks to Sunderland’s impressive start to the Championship season.
Also on the agenda: Tony Popovic’s opening win as Socceroos boss, Macarthur FC’s transfer ban, and Richard Piel’s departure from the Central Coast Mariners.
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This week on the Stoppage Time agenda: Arne Slot’s strong start at Liverpool about to face the acid test, Bayer Leverkusen punished for their ‘poor mentality’, Sunderland’s win reprises memories of Darren Bent’s beach ball goal, and Lassana Diaria’s challenge of football transfer law.
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