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Radio 5 Live,28 Sep 2026,54 mins
MNC: Man City's charges verdict & England prepare in Prague
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Mark Chapman, Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend look at the ongoing fallout from Manchester City being found guilty of the majority of Premier League charges against them. Italian football writer James Horncastle discusses the long-term impact the Calciopoli scandal had on the Italian game. We also hear from Thomas Tuchel as England look to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat against Spain. Pat gives us his view on Sebastien Pocognoli’s opening match as Scotland boss. And the panel look at Lionel Messi’s upcoming international retirement with his final game coming next week as Argentina face Benin. TIMECODES 01:00 – Andros being run over by a pitch roller 07:00 Joe Hart’s view on the Man City Premier League charges verdict 16:30 James Horncastle on the lasting impact the Calciopoli scandal had on Italian football 28:30 Thomas Tuchel on England’s Nations League game with Czech Rpeublic 41:00 Scotland’s fresh start 49:30 The end of Lionel Messi’ international career
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