Rado Vidosic has been warmly remembered across all corners of Australian football over the past week, following his passing last Tuesday aged 64. Erik Paartalu (10/Paramount+) reflects on their time together at Brisbane Roar, before wrapping what was yet another gripping round of A-League Men’s fixtures.
A fortnight has passed since the dramatic and somewhat unsavoury AFCON final, which saw Senegal defeat Morocco in Rabat. BBC Sport Africa’s Rob Stevens makes sense of the chaos of that evening & broader political drama in African football, and looks at how CAF’s nine (and potentially ten) qualified sides will fare at the World Cup in June.
Also on the agenda: China’s football corruption scandal, Benfica roll Real Madrid in Champions League epic, Canberra United turn up the heat in A-League Women’s & more…
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Mark Milligan’s Newcastle Jets have been the most thrilling side of the A-League Men’s season, and have now added a layer of consistency with four consecutive wins to start 2026. Friday’s 4-1 demolition of Wellington ensured the ‘Box-Office’ moniker has taken legitimate hold; Mark joins us again for a mid-season catch-up as excitement builds in the Hunter.
Since we last spoke with Jeremiah Oshan (Sounder at Heart), in November the Socceroos have been drawn to play the USA in his city of Seattle. Jeremiah returns as the World Cup draws nearer, but the overarching political climate shows no signs of settling.
Also on the agenda: United beat Arsenal as title race remains on, Burkitt hat-trick & loads more!

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Nishan Velupillay’s return to form & fitness has coincided with Melbourne Victory’s rise up the A-League Men’s table, and placed him back in the frame for Tony Popovic’s World Cup squad. Nishan reflects on the ill-timed injury now behind him, and forecasts ambitions abroad.

Henry Winter (newly of Sports Illustrated) then discusses Michael Carrick’s first-up win (in his second stint) as Manchester United interim boss - over Manchester City, no less. Henry also speaks on Spurs’ ongoing woe, and the wild AFCON final which descended into chaos in Rabat.
Also on the agenda: the scenes and fallout from that final, Martin Kugeler appointed by Football Australia, Josh Cavallo’s discontent, and Damon Hanlin’s Mariners involvement.
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This week on Box2Box Stoppage Time, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen are joined by PFA Co-President Tameka Yallop, following the release of Ready For Takeoff - the Player’s Vision for the A-League Women.
Comprised of four key pillars, Ready For Takeoff advocates for the professionalisation of the ALW and an overhaul of the APL into an independent commission, among numerous other recommendations.
Tameka reflects on the stand taken by the 2015 Matildas squad - of which she was part - to demand the professionalisation of the national team, and why the union feels now is the time to force a similar result for Australia's domestic women's league.

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Western United have secured a last-minute stay of execution at the Australian Tax Office, and now present as a possible returnee to the A-Leagues in the face of all expectation. But would the APL’s door swing open? Michael Lynch returns to assess the latest turn in the saga.
Then to Italy, where the Azzurri are awaiting their date with destiny that will define either a return to the World Cup, or a third dose of national torture. Adriano Del Monte speaks to their desperation to qualify, and to the (once-again) enthralling Serie A season unfolding before us.
Also on the agenda: AFCON quarter finals, FA Cup upsets and Mariners instability…
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Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC kicked off 2026 in contrasting fashion to that of their respective 2025s, while the Phoenix’s Women’s team could develop into one of the stories of 2026 if recent indicators are accurate. Sky Sports NZ’s Jason Pine returns for a kiwi football wrap, as they enter a Men's World Cup year for the first time in sixteen.
Then to South America, where hopes and dreams of a successful World Cup spread right across the continent. How will Brazil fare, and what of holders Argentina? Esteemed South American football journo Tim Vickery (BBC, ESPN et al.) joins us from Rio, for a comprehensive eye to the showpiece event.
Also on the agenda: Aussie managers become hot property in China, Enzo Maresca departs Chelsea, NPL Vic star scores at AFCON & loads more…
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The A-League Women’s continues to throw up extraordinary results with Canberra, Victory and City top of the table, all while the Matildas’ ambition at the 2026 Asian Cup continues to loom. Ten/Paramount+ commentator Taryn Heddo wraps domestic proceedings, and casts forwards to the biggest event on the 2026 Aus women’s football calendar.
Then to Perth, where Glory recruit Scott Wootton has provided stability amongst turbulence, and now improved fortunes under Adam Griffiths. Scott reflects on his early career at Manchester United, and provides considered opinion on the game in Australia.
Also on the agenda: Aston Villa dominate the festive period, Mozambique and South Africa enjoy AFCON success, tight at the top in Serie A, and Sydney FC displaced again.

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Former Sydney Olympic director/chairman Damon Hanlin’s proposal to take over Central Coast has been before the APL for some weeks, but club & media discussion has been minimal. Championship Mariner Daniel McBreen (10/Paramount+) returns to get to the bottom of things, and assess the varied on-field characteristics of Perth, Brisbane & Newcastle.
As 2025 draws to a close, Simon Hill also returns to reflect on the year that has been in Australian football, its administration, and Socceroos and Matildas - and provide an update on his relocation back home.
Also on the agenda: AFCON kicks off in Morocco, Wellington’s women hit seven goals, Sam Kerr hits three goals in a week, & more…

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