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Steve Crossman is joined by Rafa Honegstein, Julien Laurens and, James Horncastle. The panel give a continental view on ‘spygate’ and how Southampton’s actions have been viewed around the rest of Europe. It’s something that occurs regularly in Europe, but has anything to this scale ever occurred before?
Manuel Neuer has come out of international retirement to be named in Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany squad for the World Cup. Is this shocking given how insistent both Neuer & Nagelsmann were that this wouldn’t happen? Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann has been backed as Germany’s new number one when Neuer retired after the 2024 Euros, and some fans want him to keep his place. Elsewhere, Neymar will return to the Brazil squad after it looked like he may have been set to miss the tournament.
Elversberg will be one of the smallest teams to have ever played in Germany’s top division, having been promoted to the Bundesliga for the first time in their history, having finished the season in second in 2. Bundesliga. The club has bounced back having just missed out on promotion the season before, then losing the manager of six years Horst Steffen to Werder Bremen. The panel are joined by Lars Joeckel from ELV Friends Bliesen fan group to reflect on a historic season.
And it’s the final weekend of the Serie A season with several clubs chasing Champions League football. Cesc Fabergas’ Como are one of the main talking points of the season. And are there issues brewing at AC Milan and Juventus.
TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
01:20 Continental view on spying
02:00 Spying in Germany
03:50 Spying in Italy
05:50 Journalists spying
12:00 The profile of Tonda Eckert
15:30 Manuel Neuer’s Germany return
18:50 Julian Nagelsmann’s socks
19:50 A potential goalkeeper headache for Germany?
21:00 German goalkeepers
25:00 Neymar is back for Brazil
28:10 Could the pressure become a problem?
32:20 Joao Pedro left out
35:20 SV Elversberg reach the Bundesliga
41:00 Rafa trying not to spoil the fairytale
43:20 Looking forward to the Bundesliga
44:30 What club does Rafa actually like?
45:50 Champions League race in Serie A
48:00 Issues at AC Milan & Juventus
5Live commentaries this week:
Sat 15:00 Dunfermline v Celtic - Scottish Cup Final (Sports Extra)
Sun 16:00 Spurs v Everton
Sun 16:00 West Ham v Leeds (Sports Extra)
Sun 16:00 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sports Extra 2)
Sun 16:00 Brighton v Manchester United (Sports Extra 3)

Mark Chapman is joined by Ian Dennis in the stadium in Istanbul, along with Marc Albrighton and Ashley Young, as Aston Villa defeat Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League final - their first major European trophy since 1982. Unai Emery delivers another European masterclass to bring silverware back to Villa Park after 44 years.
Plus, we bring you the latest on the Spygate scandal as Southampton’s appeal is rejected and they are officially expelled from the Championship play-off final.
Timecodes:
02:44 - Villa players lift Unai Emery in air
05:51 - Reaction from Unai Emery
11:29 - Villa lift the Europa League
25:41 - Latest on Spygate

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & FA Cup top scorer Lyle Taylor chat Spygate. BBC football issues correspondent Dale Johnson drops in to break down what it means for Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull City. Hear from Hull assistant Dean Holden in their disrupted week of preparation. Lyle reflects on picking up the FA Cup Golden Ball Award. And the guys look ahead to the play-off finals for League One and League Two. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.
00:20 Southampton kicked out of the play-offs,
04:10 Dale Johnson joins the pod,
08:45 What happens next?
12:15 What could this mean for Eckert?
17:20 Should Middlesbrough be rewarded?
24:20 How do Hull City prepare?
31:40 Lyle scoops up the FA Cup Golden Ball Award,
34:10 Bolton take on Stockport,
39:30 Notts County face Salford.
5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Wed 2000 Freiburg v Aston Villa in UEFA Europa League Final.

Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent John Murray and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson from the Vitality as Manchester City drop points, crowning Arsenal Premier League champions! On the other side of North London, Spurs' troubles continue as they lose to Chelsea, taking the relegation battle to the final day. Jonathan Pearce and former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson reflect on another loss for Tottenham. And finally, Southampton have been expelled from the EFL playoff final for spying on Middlesbrough. BBC Radio Solent Sports Editor Adam Blackmore reacts to the news.
Timecodes:
0:44 On-the-whistle reaction to Arsenal becoming champions
16:13 Pep Guardiola reflects on the result
19:46 Spurs' troubles continue
25:15 Roberto De Zerbi post-match interview
26:47 Southampton expelled from EFL Playoff Final

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Andros Townsend on this week's Monday Night Club.
The team start at the Emirates with John Murray and Rob Green, as Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to take a step closer to the Premier League title. Hear from Mikel Arteta on whether he will be watching Man City's trip to Bournemouth on Tuesday and whether goalscorer Kai Havertz was lucky not to be sent off.
Meanwhile, reports that Pep Guardiola is set to step down from Manchester City after the final game of the season gather pace. BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel brings the latest.
There is reaction to Celtic's dramatic final-day showdown to win the Scottish Premiership - would it have been better for Scottish football is Hearts had won?
Plus, should Arne Slot drop Mo Salah for the final game of the season after the strikers' comments and Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden is live ahead of their Championship Play-Off Final. But who does he expect to be facing?
Timecodes:
00'29 Full time at Arsenal v Burnley
04'14 Mikel Arteta reflects on their win
06'24 Sami Mokbel on reports that Pep Guardiola is set to step down at Man City
11'14 Celtic win the Scottish Premiership - was that the best thing for the game?
32'00 What should Arne Slot do after Mo Salah's comments?
48'12 Dean Holden live