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BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
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BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
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Episode 1
Gary Lineker and Alan Hansen present highlights of the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season, with the big-spending Premier League champions Manchester United taking on FA Cup holders Liverpool.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson, Barry Davies
Episode 2
Highlights of the friendly match between England and Holland played earlier at White Hart Lane. With the World Cup qualifying match in Germany looming, Sven Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run of five matches.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 3
Coverage of this year's Super Cup match from Stade Louis II in Monaco as Uefa Cup holders Liverpool take on Champions' League winners Bayern Munich to decide the top club team in Europe.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 4
Coverage of the vital World Cup qualifier between Germany and England at Munich's Olympic Stadium.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, John Motson
Episode 5
Following Saturday's clash against Germany, England will be aiming to impose themselves on the unfancied Albanians at St James' Park in their penultimate World Cup qualifier.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 6
Coverage of tonight's Uefa Cup first-round, first-leg match from Portman Road.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson, Barry Davies
Episode 7
Coverage from Old Trafford of this vital World Cup qualifying tie, as England take on Greece in their final group nine match. Victory for England this afternoon will almost certainly guarantee a place in next year's World Cup finals. However, anything less than a win will allow Germany a chance of automatic qualification.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Ray Stubbs, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 8
Coverage from Portman Road of this Uefa Cup second round, first leg tie. Following their success against Torpedo Moscow in the first round of the championship, Ipswich face another tough test when they take on Swedish side Helsingborgs. The Blues, however, have a proud European tradition at home, having never been beaten there by a continental side, and a win for them tonight would see them in a comfortable position for the return leg in November.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen
Episode 9
Coverage of this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg match from the Olympiastadion in Helsingborg, Sweden. Ipswich have yet to reproduce last season's level of consistency in their matches so far this campaign, but the away victory over Torpedo Moscow in the last round will boost hopes of progressing past tonight's opponents, despite the disappointing 0-0 draw in the first leg. Plus action from Rangers' away leg versus Dynamo Moscow.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, John Motson, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 10
Extended highlights from Old Trafford of today's friendly between England and Sweden. Having secured their place in the World Cup finals, England - under the tutelage of Sven Goran Eriksson - begin their build-up with a difficult game.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 11
Highlights of the day's action in the first round of the FA Cup, plus a roundup of other fixtures.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Tony Gubba, Alan Hansen, Barry Davies, Steve Wilson, Simon Brotherton, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 12
Hereford United v Wrexham. Coverage of this first round FA Cup tie from Edgar Street, the home of Hereford United. As both clubs look to begin a potentially money-spinning cup run, will it be another famous victory for a non-league side over league opposition?
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, John Motson, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 13
Gary Lineker introduces the coverage from Portman Road as George Burley 's Ipswich Town take on Italian giants Inter Milan in this Uefa Cup third-round, first-leg tie.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 14
Highlights from some of the key first round FA Cup replay matches, presented by Gary Lineker.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 15
The best of the action from FA Cup second-round day as teams set their sights on tackling one of the big clubs in the third round.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen
Episode 16
Canvey Island v Northampton Town. Coverage from the second round of the FA Cup, the last round before the Premiership and first division clubs join in.
Guest stars Trevor Brooking, Ray Stubbs, Alan Hansen, Barry Davies, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 17
Highlights from some of the key second-round FA Cup replay matches.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 18
Highlights of today's FA Cup third round matches where lower divisions compete against the giants of the Premiership.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen
Episode 19
Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie from Moss Rose, as Glenn Roeder's Hammers look to exhibit their pedigree against third division Macclesfield.
Guest stars Ray Stubbs, Barry Davies, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 20
Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie, as John Gregory 's Aston Villa welcome Manchester United to Villa Park. Between them, these two sides have won the competition 17 times, Aston Villa last savouring victory in 1957 when they beat today's opponents in the final.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, John Motson
Episode 21
Highlights from some of the key third-round FA Cup replay matches which must be decided tonight.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Mark Pougatch, Tony Gubba, Alan Hansen, John Motson, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 22
Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round games, presented by Gary Lineker, with Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 23
Coverage from Highbury of this FA Cup fourth-round tie as Arsenal meet Liverpool, the side who beat them in last year's FA Cup final. Michael Owen, who scored two Liverpool goals in last year's final, has shown outstanding form this season. Arsenal, however, have taken four of the six possible points in their Premiership encounters this season.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, Barry Davies
Episode 24
Coverage from Portman Road of the final FA Cup fourth-round game. Manchester City and Ipswich Town face a close contest: City are flying high in Division One while Ipswich have regained some form but are still languishing near the foot of the Premiership.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Mick McCarthy, Alan Hansen, John Motson, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 25
Highlights of tonight's replays in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with the winners just three matches away from the final at Cardiff's Millennium stadium in May.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Mark Pougatch, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, John Motson
Episode 26
Highlights of tonight's Holland v England friendly match played at the futuristic Amsterdam Arena. England will be seeking revenge following their 2-0 defeat at home to the Dutch last August - their only defeat so far under Sven Goran Eriksson. But it could also offer an opportunity to try out some not so famous names in preparation for this summer's World Cup finals.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 27
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from today's FA Cup fifth-round ties, including Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers, Walsall v Fulham and West Bromwich Albion v Cheltenham.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 28
Fifth-round coverage from Goodison Park where Premiership side Everton take on First Division Crewe Alexandra.
Guest stars Joe Royle, Ray Stubbs, Steve Wilson, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 29
Coverage from St James ' Park where Newcastle play host to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Mick McCarthy, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, John Motson
Episode 30
Gary Lineker presents highlights of all the FA Cup fifth-round replays, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Steve Wilson, John Motson, Simon Brotherton, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 31
The sixth round of the FA Cup sees the two Premiership heavyweights clash in a quarter-final tie at St James ' Park. Bobby Robson 's Newcastle will be looking to continue their fine recent tradition in the competition, while Arsenal are favourites to go one better than last year when they were beaten finalists.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Barry Davies
Episode 32
Coverage from the Riverside Stadium of the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Steve McClaren's Middlesbrough, whose progress to this stage included the defeat of Manchester United, and Walter Smith's Everton, who eventually overcame Crewe to claim a place in the last eight.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, John Motson
Episode 33
Highlights from all the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals, with Ray Stubbs.
Guest stars Ray Stubbs
Episode 34
Highlights of today's FA Cup sixth-round replay between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Highbury. The winners will earn a semi-final tie against Middlesbrough.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Barry Davies
Episode 35
Action from tonight's England v Italy friendly. Plus highlights of France v Scotland.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, Barry Davies
Episode 36
Coverage from Villa Park of the second of today's FA Cup semi-finals, a west London derby between Fulham and Chelsea. There are also highlights of the other semi-final between Middlesbrough and Arsenal that was played at Old Trafford earlier today.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 37
Action from England's final home World Cup warm-up game as they take on Paraguay at Anfield.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 38
Highlights of today's FA Cup final clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, the first all-London final in 20 years, from the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 39
Coverage of the women's FA Cup final from Selhurst Park, London. Fulham had few problems reaching the final, sweeping aside Charlton 4-1 in the semi-final, while Doncaster left it to the last minute, before two goals from England captain Karen Walker secured them a 3-1 victory over Tranmere.
Guest stars Ray Stubbs, Steve Wilson
Episode 40
Coverage from Rotterdam of the first of the two big end-of-season European club-competition finals. Both teams earned their place with semi-final wins over Milanese opposition. Feyenoord edged out Inter 3-2 on aggregate, while Dortmund's 4-0 thrashing of AC Milan in the semi-final first-leg ensured their progress.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen, Barry Davies
Episode 41
Highlights of England's latest World Cup warm-up game from Jeju in South Korea, where they take on the tournament co-hosts South Korea, who are coached by Dutchman Guus Hiddink.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 42
Highlights from Kobe in Japan of England's final warm-up game against Cameroon, before they kick off their World Cup finals campaign against Sweden in a week's time.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 43
As the world's greatest football tournament begins in Japan and South Korea, the BBC kicks off its extensive coverage with highlights of today's opening game in Seoul, the Group A clash between reigning champions France and Senegal.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 44
Mick McCarthy's men - minus captain Roy Keane - start their Group E campaign by facing Cameroon in Niigata, Japan.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, David O'Leary, Paul McGrath, Barry Davies, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 45
Today's second Group E game comes from Sapporo, Japan.
Guest stars Trevor Steven, Tony Gubba, Peter Reid, Jamie Redknapp, Alan Hansen
Episode 46
Highlights of Ireland's match against Cameroon, who are hope to become Africa's first-ever World Cup semi-finalists. Plus Germany v Saudi Arabia and Uruguay v Denmark.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 47
Argentina take on Nigeria in the opening game of Group F from Kashima in Japan.
Guest stars Trevor Brooking, Ray Stubbs, John Motson
Episode 48
Spain start their Group B campaign against rank outsiders Slovenia in Gwangju, South Korea.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, David O'Leary, Joe Royle, Peter Reid, Alan Hansen, Steve Wilson
Episode 49
Action from all of today's matches, including England's opening game against Sweden, Argentina v Nigeria - also in Group F- plus the Group B matches between Spain and Slovenia, and Paraguay and South Africa.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 50
A Group G match from Niigata in Japan.
Guest stars Trevor Brooking, Peter Reid, Jamie Redknapp, Ray Stubbs, John Motson, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 51
Brazil take on Turkey in Group C.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Joe Royle, Peter Reid, Jamie Redknapp, Alan Hansen, Steve Wilson
Episode 52
Action from all of today's encounters in Japan and South Korea, including the Group C match between four-times winners Brazil and Euro 2000 quarter-finalists Turkey, and the Group G clashes between Italy and Ecuador, and potential dark horses Croatia and Mexico.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 53
Gary Lineker unveils this Group C clash from Gwangju, South Korea, in which debutants and rank outsiders China take on fellow underdogs Costa Rica.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Steven, Barry Davies
Episode 54
Co-hosts South Korea begin their Group D campaign.
Guest stars Peter Reid, Ray Stubbs, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 55
A look back at key moments in today's games, in which China took on Costa Rica in Group A, and co-hosts Japan and South Korea were both in action - against Belgium and Poland respectively.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 56
The USA and Portugal start their World Cup campaigns in Group D at the Suwon stadium in South Korea.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Steven, Barry Davies
Episode 57
Highlights of today's matches includes the Republic of Ireland's crunch clash with Germany in Group E, plus in Group C, the USA meet Portugal and, in Group H, unpredictable Russia take on outsiders Tunisia.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 58
Group A continues with this clash from Daegu in South Korea. With world champions France in their group, neither of these sides will want to slip up in their other group matches but, despite Senegal's strong showing at the African Cup of Nations, Denmark will be favourites.
Guest stars Joe Royle, Ray Stubbs, Steve Wilson
Episode 59
A look back at today's games from Japan and South Korea, where 1998 quarter-finalists Denmark took on outsiders Senegal, two-times winners Uruguay came face-to-face with the might of champions France and, in Group E, African Cup of Nations winners and "Indomitable Lions" Cameroon entertained Saudi Arabia.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 60
A heart-stopping penalty shoot-out against Argentina shattered England's World Cup hopes in 1998. Now they face the double champions - whom they have not beaten in the finals since 1966. Memories of Diego Maradona's "hand of God" still fresh and England's World Cup future is once again resting in the balance.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, John Motson
Episode 61
Highlights of England's much anticipated game against Argentina. Plus action from Sweden's clash with Nigeria in the other Group F event, and Spain v Paraguay in Group B.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 62
Coverage from Ibaraki, Japan, of this Group G clash in which Italy, champions in 1934, 1938 and 1982, take on Croatia, surprise semi-finalists from the last tournament.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Steven, Barry Davies
Episode 63
Highlights of today's World Cup clashes. In Group C, Brazil take on newcomers China, while in Group G, Italy face Croatia. Plus in Group B Slovenia play South Africa.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 64
Coverage from Miyagi, Japan, of the Group G match. Mexico will want to emulate their 1986 team which made it to the quarter-finals, while Ecuador are eager to impress in their first World Cup finals.
Guest stars Trevor Brooking, Ray Stubbs, John Motson
Episode 65
Action from all of today's matches, including hosts Japan taking on Russia in Group H, Mexico and Ecuador's "battle of the Americas" in Group G, and Costa Rica's clash with Turkey in Group C.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Jamie Redknapp, Martin O'Neill, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 66
Coverage from Oita, Japan as the race for qualification from Group H intensifies. Belgium are as solid as always, despite injuries to key players such as Emile Mpenza. The Tunisians, also plagued by injury and continuing poor form, may struggle to make an impact on the European side.
Guest stars Paul McGrath, Tony Gubba, Ray Stubbs
Episode 67
All the action from today's three games, as the second full week of the tournament kicks off. Portugal and Poland face each other in Group D, while co-hosts South Korea play the USA. In Group H, Belgium take on Tunisia.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 68
A look back at key moments in today's games, in which Ireland took on Saudi Arabia in Group E while African champions Cameroon met Germany. The victors will be joined in the second round by two teams from Group A where joint-favourites France met Denmark and Senegal played Uruguay.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 69
England's fate may rest with this match, their final Group F game against Nigeria in Osaka, Japan. England's only game against the Super Eagles was a 1-0 win in 1994, thanks to a goal from 1990 World Cup hero David Platt. Which of Sven's men will make a name for themselves today? Plus extended highlights of Sweden v Argentina, a game that may decide whether England make it to the last 16.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, John Motson, Ian Wright
Episode 70
Gary Lineker introduces full highlights as England's World Cup future is decided with Sven's men taking on Nigeria in their last Group F match, while Sweden play Argentina. In Group B, Spain play South Africa and Paraguay face Slovenia.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 71
Costa Rica v Brazil & Turkey v China. Group C concludes in South Korea with these two clashes.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Steven, Barry Davies
Episode 72
A look back at a day which saw Groups C and G decided. Footballing giants Brazil and Italy were both in action. In South Korea, Brazil -featuring a possible line-up of stars including Cafu, Juninho, Rivaldo and a revitalised Ronaldo - played Costa Rica and China faced Turkey, while in Japan it was Italy, with its host of world-class strikers in Totti, Del Piero , Inzaghi and Delvecchio, against Mexico and Ecuador v Croatia.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 73
Belgium v Russia & Tunisia v Japan. Belgium clash with Russia in Shizuoka, while Japan take on Tunisia in Osaka.
Guest stars Paul McGrath, Tony Gubba, Ray Stubbs
Episode 74
Action from the last four games of the group stage, with the results determining which teams will to go through to the knockout stage. In Group D, Portugal play South Korea, and Poland take on the USA. The games in Group H are Tunisia v Japan, and Belgium v Russia.
Guest stars Gary Lineker
Episode 75
Highlights of today's second-round matches.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 76
Winner Group F v Runner-up Group A from Oita, Japan.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 77
Winner Group B v Runner-up Group E from Suwon, South Korea.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 78
Highlights of today's matches in Oita and Suwon.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 79
Winner Group G v Runner-up Group D from Jeonju in South Korea.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 80
Who will be next week's quarter-finalists? Second-round matches in Jeonju and Kobe hold the key. Analysis of the action by Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
Guest stars Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson
Episode 81
Winner Group H Runner-up Group C from Miyagi, Japan.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 82
A look back at the key moments in today's second-round games from Japan and South Korea.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 83
Coverage of the first quarter-final from Shizuoka, Japan.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 84
The second quarter-final from Ulsan, South Korea.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 85
Highlights of today's quarter-final matches, plus a look ahead to tomorrow's quarter-finals.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 86
Coverage from Gwangju in South Korea of the third quarter-final.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 87
Highlights of today's quarter-final matches.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 88
Coverage from Seoul, South Korea, of the first semi-final.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 89
Highlights of today's first semi-final encounter.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 90
Coverage from Saitama, Japan, of the second semi-final.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 91
Second semi-final highlights.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 92
After 63 matches spread over the past month, coverage from the 70,000-capacity international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of the showpiece final. After becoming the first reigning World Cup holders since Brazil in 1966 to fail to reach the second round, France will not be present to defend their crown. They found themselves in esteemed company, with Argentina and dark horses Portugal also falling at the first hurdle.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Trevor Brooking, Alan Hansen, John Motson
Episode 93
Highlights from the international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of today's World Cup final.
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