Martyn Ziegler

The revamped Club World Cup kicks off in the USA this week after a long preparation dogged by administrative warfare. The Times’ Martyn Ziegler returns to discuss FIFA’s dynamic pricing, and whether the weight of politics that has surrounded the tournament has had an impact on the public’s appetite for it.

The revamped Club World Cup kicks off in the USA this week after a long preparation dogged by administrative warfare. The Times&rsquo; Martyn Ziegler returns to discuss FIFA&rsquo;s dynamic pricing, and whether the weight of politics that has surrounded the tournament has had an impact on the public&rsquo;s appetite for it.

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.

Highlights from the show devoted to all things Football (soccer). It features the latest news from the “world game” with a local emphasis on the A-Leagues, Socceroos & Matildas.

Box2Box: Highlights

Highlights from the show devoted to all things Football (soccer). It features the latest news from the “world game” with a local emphasis on the A-Leagues, Socceroos and Matildas.

Highlights from the show devoted to all things Football (soccer). It features the latest news from the &ldquo;world game&rdquo; with a local emphasis on the A-Leagues, Socceroos and Matildas.

Martyn Ziegler as revamped FIFA Club World Cup kicks off - Box2Box

Andy Newport

Scotland have appointed Belgian Sebastian Pocognoli to replace Steve Clarke, just the second time they've selected outside their own borders in their long history.The Daily Record’s Andy Newport explains why the new era has been met with optimism - in contrast to the early season mood at Rangers, Celtic and Hearts.

Scotland have appointed Belgian Sebastian Pocognoli to replace Steve Clarke, just the second time they've selected outside their own borders in their long history.The Daily Record&rsquo;s Andy Newport explains why the new era has been met with optimism - in contrast to the early season mood at Rangers, Celtic and Hearts.

Andy Newport on Scotland’s Sebastian Pocognoli appointment - Box2Box

Dan Barber

Lions FC are Australia’s most in-form side, already lifting three trophies in 2026 and with a Queensland NPL Grand Final and Australia Cup semi-final to come in a fortnight’s time. Manchester-born manager Dan Barber has excelled in his first season in the role, and joins us for the first time.

Lions FC are Australia&rsquo;s most in-form side, already lifting three trophies in 2026 and with a Queensland NPL Grand Final and Australia Cup semi-final to come in a fortnight&rsquo;s time. Manchester-born manager Dan Barber has excelled in his first season in the role, and joins us for the first time.

Lions FC manager Dan Barber ahead of Australia Cup semi-finals - Box2Box

The Premier League kicked off for 2026/27 with Brighton & Hove Albion and newly-promoted Hull City among the big winners, while Manchester United and Aston Villa have work to do. The BBC Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty returns to the program...

The Premier League kicked off for 2026/27 with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion and newly-promoted Hull City among the big winners, while Manchester United and Aston Villa have work to do. The BBC Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty returns to the program...

Martyn Ziegler as revamped FIFA Club World Cup kicks off - Box2Box

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