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Airton Andrioli

Rob Stevens

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Box2Box, with Michael Edgley & Willem van Denderen!

Adelaide United kicked off the A-League Men’s season on Friday night at home, drew the weekend’s biggest crowd, and banked the three points. New manager Airton Andrioli is into his first senior club job after a working lifetime in youth development, and joins us for the first time.

We then head to Africa, where the first round of World Cup qualifying has been completed. Nine nations are booked in for next year’s World Cup, while four remain alive but with the odds stacked against them. BBC Sport Africa’s Rob Stevens returns for a comprehensive wrap.

Also on the agenda: Ange sacked by Forest, Brisbane Roar knock ‘em down and drag ‘em out, AFC Qualifiers & plenty more!

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Box2Box, with Michael Edgley &amp; Willem van Denderen!
Adelaide United kicked off the A-League Men&rsquo;s season on Friday night at home, drew the weekend&rsquo;s biggest crowd, and banked the three points. New manager Airton Andrioli is into his first senior club job after a working lifetime in youth development, and joins us for the first time.
We then head to Africa, where the first round of World Cup qualifying has been completed. Nine nations are booked in for next year&rsquo;s World Cup, while four remain alive but with the odds stacked against them. BBC Sport Africa&rsquo;s Rob Stevens returns for a comprehensive wrap.
Also on the agenda: Ange sacked by Forest, Brisbane Roar knock &lsquo;em down and drag &lsquo;em out, AFC Qualifiers &amp; plenty more!
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Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly football podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts who enjoy genuine analysis and conversation from one end of the pitch to the other.

Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos & Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news. We’ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.

Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we’ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues.

Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia’s Football Fan Network, the Green & Gold Army.

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly football podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts who enjoy genuine analysis and conversation from one end of the pitch to the other.
Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos &amp; Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.
Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we&rsquo;ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues.
Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia&rsquo;s Football Fan Network, the Green &amp; Gold Army.

Box2Box Football Network

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts. Enjoy genuine football analysis and conversation covering the whole spectrum of the game from one end of the pitch to the other. 

Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos & Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news. We’ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. 

Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we’ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues. 

Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia’s Football Fan Network, the Green & Gold Army.

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts. Enjoy genuine football analysis and conversation covering the whole spectrum of the game from one end of the pitch to the other. Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos &amp; Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news.&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll also be spending plenty of time on the UEFA Champions League and the other major European competitions including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. Box2Box features a line-up of experts who are famous for their hard-hitting opinions and each week we&rsquo;ll chat current and former players along with some of the most authoritative journalists. The show digs deep into the politics and business of the world game providing insight and analysis fleshing out football's biggest issues. Box2Box is a partnership between Gilbert Media and Australia&rsquo;s Football Fan Network, the Green &amp; Gold Army.

Box2Box - Airton Andrioli underway at Adelaide, Rob Stevens on African World Cup Qualifiers

Craig Moore

Adriano Del Monte

Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley & Willem van Denderen
Tony Popovic has one further game to assess his squad before selecting his final 26 for the World Cup, with Australia to play Curucao in Melbourne on Tuesday. 53-cap Socceroo Craig Moore casts his eye over those his former teammate has at his disposal, with Lucas Herrington among those making a last-ditch run at the squad.
Then to Italy, where the Azzurri on Wednesday face another decisive World Cup qualifier - this time against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The stakes are immeasurably high: win and they’ll exorcise the years of pain since their last World Cup; lose and that pain only compounds further. Adriano Del Monte (ESPN, beIN Sports et al.) returns with tension set to reach fever pitch.
Also on the agenda: Ufuk Talay signs at Wanderers, Graham Arnold & Iraq on the verge of the truly special & plenty more!
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Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley &amp; Willem van Denderen Tony Popovic has one further game to assess his squad before selecting his final 26 for the World Cup, with Australia to play Curucao in Melbourne on Tuesday. 53-cap Socceroo Craig Moore casts his eye over those his former teammate has at his disposal, with Lucas Herrington among those making a last-ditch run at the squad. Then to Italy, where the Azzurri on Wednesday face another decisive World Cup qualifier - this time against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The stakes are immeasurably high: win and they&rsquo;ll exorcise the years of pain since their last World Cup; lose and that pain only compounds further. Adriano Del Monte (ESPN, beIN Sports et al.) returns with tension set to reach fever pitch. Also on the agenda: Ufuk Talay signs at Wanderers, Graham Arnold &amp; Iraq on the verge of the truly special &amp; plenty more! Follow us on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774952086933000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CxBcuJEAMGedLb6Pc_wTC">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id%3D100028871306243&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774952086933000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2G3hVg40Ot07IlXt5eaYVi">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a> Enjoy our written content:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774952086933000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_MxW7RovG71kSuXAmy3z4">https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/</a>

Box2Box - Craig Moore as Socceroos squad sharpens, Adriano Del Monte ahead of Italy’s do-or-die World Cup qualifier

Craig Foster

Cerys Jones

The Matildas have fallen to Japan 1-0 in the final of the Women’s Asian Cup, remarkably for a third time. Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster returns to assess the success of the tournament - which broke all manner of records - and reckon with the legacy of a group that have achieved greatly, but still lack a crowning glory.
Furthermore, with the Brazil 2027 Women’s World Cup coming into focus, attention turns to the direction of Joe Montemurro’s ageing squad. The Athletic’s Chelsea reporter Cerys Jones returns amid reports that Sam Kerr could be on the way out of the club where she’s won eleven titles.
Also on the agenda: Senegal sensationally stripped of their AFCON title, Manchester City lift another League Cup, and the Socceroos’ away kit polarises.
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The Matildas have fallen to Japan 1-0 in the final of the Women&rsquo;s Asian Cup, remarkably for a third time. Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster returns to assess the success of the tournament - which broke all manner of records - and reckon with the legacy of a group that have achieved greatly, but still lack a crowning glory. Furthermore, with the Brazil 2027 Women&rsquo;s World Cup coming into focus, attention turns to the direction of Joe Montemurro&rsquo;s ageing squad. The Athletic&rsquo;s Chelsea reporter Cerys Jones returns amid reports that Sam Kerr could be on the way out of the club where she&rsquo;s won eleven titles. Also on the agenda: Senegal sensationally stripped of their AFCON title, Manchester City lift another League Cup, and the Socceroos&rsquo; away kit polarises. Follow us on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774344309536000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VwnjYdOHXwZETFTusY3ZJ">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id%3D100028871306243&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774344309536000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3AM7pE-P1VyGT_T5BlXbRc">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a>&nbsp;
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Box2Box - Craig Foster as Matildas’ Asian Cup final history repeats, Cerys Jones on Sam Kerr’s Chelsea future

Andy Harper

Scott McIntyre

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The Matildas have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, but still have work to do if they’re to win the Asian Cup on home soil. Andy Harper will again be in the expert’s chair for 10/Paramount+ for tomorrow’s semi-final against China; he here speaks on public expectations, Joe Montemurro, and Ante Milicic.
Then to Asia broadly, where four of what Scott McIntyre labels ‘the big five’ have reached the semi-finals. In addition, Scott also speaks on the uncertainty of Iran’s place at the Men’s World Cup, Melbourne City’s missed opportunity in the Champions League Elite, and John Aloisi’s strong start and favourable factors at Chengdu Rongcheng.
Also on the agenda: Auckland FC & Melbourne City's women take big strides towards the Premiership plate, Adrian Segecic chooses Croatia, and a look at the USA Men’s national side…
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Box2Box with Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The Matildas have qualified for the 2027 Women&rsquo;s World Cup, but still have work to do if they&rsquo;re to win the Asian Cup on home soil. Andy Harper will again be in the expert&rsquo;s chair for 10/Paramount+ for tomorrow&rsquo;s semi-final against China; he here speaks on public expectations, Joe Montemurro, and Ante Milicic. Then to Asia broadly, where four of what Scott McIntyre labels &lsquo;the big five&rsquo; have reached the semi-finals. In addition, Scott also speaks on the uncertainty of Iran&rsquo;s place at the Men&rsquo;s World Cup, Melbourne City&rsquo;s missed opportunity in the Champions League Elite, and John Aloisi&rsquo;s strong start and favourable factors at Chengdu Rongcheng. Also on the agenda: Auckland FC &amp; Melbourne City's women take big strides towards the Premiership plate, Adrian Segecic chooses Croatia, and a look at the USA Men&rsquo;s national side&hellip; Follow us on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773736840721000&amp;usg=AOvVaw31TB9rRQ4KDy3-BDHk6mCQ">https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTS </a>Like us on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id%3D100028871306243&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773736840721000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Wxn4Hd4XrJRkm4FAY9mn7">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243</a> Enjoy our written content:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773736840721000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XEd-sK9pEpwUxNmNF8A58">https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/</a>

Box2Box - Airton Andrioli underway at Adelaide, Rob Stevens on African World Cup Qualifiers

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