Hola Big Interview listeners! When we asked what your favourite Big Interviews were from past seasons of this podcast we had a lot of great, interesting responses. And one of those which grabbed our attention was about my chat with the great Benni McCarthy. This is part one: the story of when Benni first met a mysterious young coach by the name ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! In part two of my chat with Alan Smith, the Arsenal legend takes us to Copenhagen and Arsenal's famous victory over Parma in the final of the 1994 European Cup Winners' Cup. Alan will recall the famous names among that glittering Italian side - Zola, Asprilla and Brolin to name three - and, of course, his own wonde ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! When I sat down to chat with Alan Smith during the launch of his autobiography Heads Up we talked Arsenal icons, a title win and triumph in a European Cup final. It was so good that I have split the whole interview into two parts. So, in Part One, you will learn about George Graham, a title-winning coach at Arsenal ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! So, last week I received questions from our Socios about this season's Champions League campaign. Today, I give my answers. I will give my reasons why Real Madrid cannot be written off despite the loss of their talismanic forward. And what of Cristiano Ronaldo? Can he conquer Europe with Juventus this season? I giv ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! Welcome back for part two of my chat with Spurs legend Ledley King. You are about to hear all about his time at White Hart Lane - his team-mates, managers and, of course, those captivating London derbies under the lights. We begin by being introduced to Edgar Davids, who proved to Ledley that he was a born winner. ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! By now Ledley King must be sick of talking about the injuries that shortened his career. Instead this Big Interview is about where he came from: the neighbourhood, the people, the places he learned to play football. You will hear about Ledley's school team rivalry with Ashley Cole, his neighbour growing up, and how ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! And I'm back with the second half of my La Liga Q&A special episode, featuring some fascinating questions from some of our Socios. I talked a little about Lionel Messi in Part One and I return to the Barcelona star here to discuss how he will handle being captain at the Camp Nou. I also give my views on whether or ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! Well, here it is: the first part of the inaugural Q&A episode of the new season. We asked our wonderful Socios for their questions about this campaign in Spain and they didn't disappoint. From queries about Atleti's title credentials; top talents to look out for; and Messi's chances of ruling over the rest of La Li ...…

Our Socios spoke. We listened. We asked them to tell us what their favourite Big Interviews were from past seasons of this podcast and why they enjoyed them so much. One of the most popular choices was my chat with Gary Neville, a former Manchester United captain, current TV pundit and, most importantly, a fascinating and engaging character. In ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! Welcome back for Part Two of my Big Interview with Leicester City's league-winning left back: Christian Fuchs. In this section he takes us back to that incredible campaign of 2015-16, when he was part of a Leicester side which defied the odds and won the Premier League title. You'll hear about the incredible tensio ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! It's time for another Big Interview and this one is with Leicester City player - Premier League winner - Christian Fuchs. It was such a fun interview. In Part One, Christian talks about his hero Dietmar Kuhbauer and being bullied by the veteran as a teenager at the SV Mattersburg. Listen to why Christian believes t ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! All eyes will be on Tallinn on Wednesday evening, where city rivals Atleti and Real Madrid will compete for the European Super Cup. In this special preview episode I take a close look at the two clubs and determine who will be happier with their summer transfer business. For Atleti, the fact that Jan Oblak, Antoine ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! This is the second part of my chat with Rafael van der Vaart - an interview which I first released at patreon.com/grahamhunter My chat with Rafa was made available for our Socios first, in full and ad-free, alongside Big Interviews with the likes of Ledley King, Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe. Subscribe now and you ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! This is the first part of my chat with Rafael van der Vaart - an interview which I first released a year ago at patreon.com/grahamhunter My chat with Rafa has been available for our Socios in full and ad-free for the last 12 months, alongside Big Interviews with the likes of Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe. Subscrib ...…

Hello Big Interview listeners! You are about to listen to an extract from by chat with former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune. He describes how the United squad used to tease Cristiano Ronaldo relentlessly - driving the Portuguese on to become the true great that he is today - as well as what it was like to make his Atletico Madrid ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! The shiny new Spanish football season begins in earnest on Sunday night when Sevilla face FC Barcelona for the Supercopa ... a match which is to be held in Tangier. In this special preview, I explain why the clubs are to meet in Morocco as well as the controversy which surrounds this fixture. And I will also examin ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! The World Cup is over ... but I don't want to move on quite yet. Instead I asked our Socios send me their questions about this remarkable tournament. Here is the second part of that Q&A special. I discuss the use of VAR in Russia and the difficulties faced by Messi's Argentina, while I also give my views on where I ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! The World Cup is over, France have conquered the globe once again ... but I don't want to move on quite yet. Instead I asked our fantastic Socios to send me over your questions about this remarkable tournament. There were so many questions that I have chosen to split this special Q&A finale episode into two parts. ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners ... or should that be bonjour? France are the new world champions after winning 4-2 against Croatia in Moscow. Do Didier Deschamps' side deserve that title? I certainly think so, and I explain why in this special review of the World Cup final. I tackle the VAR controversy, explain where Croatia fell short and focus ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! This is it! The final of the 2018 World Cup is finally upon us. I have seen some wonderful football played by both France and Croatia at this tournament and it is going to be a thrill to see them compete for the trophy. In this special preview episode I explain why midfield will be a key battleground in Moscow and ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! The World Cup final is almost upon us and to get the juices flowing I have put together a special episode focusing on Croatia. You will hear from Slaven Bilic, who I spoke to in a wonderful Big Interview one year ago and who played at France 98 when Croatia finished third. Slaven told me about some of the matches h ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! As we prepare for the World Cup final between France and Croatia, I take you back to two previous occasions when Les Bleus competed in the final of the tournament: as hosts in 1998 and in Germany eight years later. Both finals were cloaked in controversy - from the absence of Ronaldo on the official team sheet in P ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! It is Croatia who have joined France in the World Cup final, beating England last night. It was a compelling match and one which gave me plenty to talk about when I recorded this match review only moments after the end of extra time. England came a long way in Russia but, ultimately, they made some major errors las ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! So England are only one game from the final: is it coming home? Or are England getting sent home by Croatia? This semi-final is going to be captivating and in this special preview episode, which I recorded yesterday, I look at the key talking points. I talk about Harry Kane, Dele Alli and the controversial Croat Do ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! So now we know that France are going to the World Cup final. I really enjoyed their semi-final with Belgium, decided by a set piece and a goal from FC Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti. This is my take on what happened in St Petersburg. Enjoy! Graham

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to join Juventus, ending nine years in Madrid that I have been lucky to watch. in this special podcast, recorded as soon as the news broke, I look back at this remarkable era, and analyse what the transfer means for Madrid, Juventus and one of the all-time great footballers.…

Hola Big Interview listeners! I have turned my attention to the semi-finals of the World Cup and in this episode I focus on France's match with Belgium, who have been inspired by a familiar face for Les Bleus: Thierry Henry. But first I want to talk about Spain and the appointment of Luis Enrique as the new head coach. Let's get to it. Graham…

Hola Big Interview listeners! Is it really coming home? England are certainly in the final four of the World Cup finals, following a victory over Sweden. Gareth Southgate's side will now face Croatia - who needed penalties to squeeze past hosts Russia. Here is my take on both matches. Enjoy! Graham

France get the job done against a Cavani-less Uruguay, before Belgium upset the tournament favourites Brazil in yet another unforgettable football match. Here's my on-the-whistle take on both games.

Hola Big Interview listeners! I have turned my attention to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and in this episode I focus on England, Sweden, Croatia and the hosts. It is going to be another remarkable day in Russia. But first I want to talk about Juventus' interest in signing Cristiano Ronaldo and the reasons why the Portuguese might now be ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! I am starting to turn my attention to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and in this episode I focus on Uruguay, France, Belgium and Brazil. What a pair of matches we have in store! I talk about the injury fear facing Edison Cavani as well as the remarkable performances of his Uruguay team-mate Diego Godin. I also ...…

Hola Socios! We are deep into the World Cup now. How time flies! And to help fill the time between games we are bringing you another very special World Cup compilation show! You will hear from Terry Butcher, Chris Waddle, Joe Jordan and John Collins as they talk about their experiences and thoughts on the tournaments they played in during their ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! With the Spain players having boarded a flight back to Madrid after being knocked out of the World Cup by hosts Russia, I feel the time is right to dig in to the reasons for their exit and, also, what happens now. With help from questions from some of you marvellous Socios, I give my opinions on the future of this ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! Well, that is it for Spain at this World Cup. Out on penalties to hosts Russia. On the flight back from Moscow to the Spanish base in Krasnodar, I recorded my match review in which I offer my thoughts on what went wrong for La Roja. I give also give you the thoughts of Sergio Ramos and Fernando Hierro, and describe ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! I recorded this episode from Moscow, Russia's capital city and the scene for Spain's last-16 meeting with the hosts. I update you on the Spanish squad - including an injury scare to Gerard Pique - and the mood among the players, as well as offering my prediction for how La Roja will fare against the Russians. I als ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! As you listen to this episode I am in the air, flying with the Spain squad to Moscow ahead of their knockout stage meeting with hosts Russia. But, before I took off, I discussed the fallout from the group stage, focusing on fallen holders Germany. They are not the first team to lift the trophy only to fall at the f ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! I asked our Socios to send me more of their World Cup questions and many wanted to discuss the role of the media in Russia. I tackle those questions in this special Q&A episode. From selecting my perfect punditry team to revealing what the Spanish media have made of La Roja's performances so far, I talk about it al ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! I am starting to turn my attention to the knockout stages of the World Cup and I am delighted that little Leo Messi has made it too. Just. That was a nerve-shredding night in St Petersburg but victory over Nigeria was enough to take Argentina through. Messi played his part in that game - of course he did - and in t ...…

What a night! Again! Here's another 3am diary - this time recorded from the plane from Kaliningrad to Krasnodar. At the end of a long night, Graham makes the case for Iago Aspas, guardian of Spain's long unbeaten run and whose goal gave them Russia in Moscow and not Uruguay in Sochi. Is it time for Fernando Hierro to give the king of Celta Vigo ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! And welcome to Kaliningrad, where Spain play Morocco in their final group match. I flew here with La Roja yesterday and the players have really taken to the place. Why? Well, listen to this episode and I'll explain. There was a greater energy when they trained last night, more noise and good humour, and the atmosph ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! I asked our Socios to send me more of their World Cup questions and theydefinitely didn't disappoint. This time I focus on their questions about Spain and how they have been performing in Russia so far. From Thiago and Busquets to that burly striker of theirs Diego Costa, I give you my views on all of them. Thanks ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! I asked our marvellous Socios to send me more of your World Cup questions and, once again, they delivered big time. In this episode I turn my attention away from Spain and tackle their questions about the other big stories in Russia. From surprise packages to Croatia and Sampaoli's problems with Argentina, I give m ...…

What a noise! My ears are still ringing from the atmosphere in Kazan last night, and not only because of the vuvuzelas. So Spain won 1-0 and are now joint top go Group B ahead of their final match of the section against Morocco. But if you think that this tournament is working out well for Fernando Hierro's side, then think again. Against Iran ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! World Cup 2018 is now well underway. And to help get you in the mood for the next batch of group games we are bringing you a very special World Cup compilation show! You will hear from Slaven Bilic, Michael O'Neill, Kevin Kilbane, Rafael van der Vaart and Ander Herrera as they talk about their experiences and thoug ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! After their remarkable World Cup group opener with Portugal, Spain's players will be hoping for a quieter evening against Iran - a team coached by Carlos Queiroz. Believe me when I say that getting one over on the former Manchester United assistant will matter to the likes of Gerard Pique. A victory will also mean ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! Ahead of La Roja's second group match in Russia, I take you into the Spanish camp and give you an insight into the mood of the players, as well as introducing you all once again to Real Madrid's Marco Asensio. I also tackle a question from one our wonderful Socios and discuss the relationship between Gerard Pique a ...…

With the dust settled on a remarkable World Cup opener for Spain, I take a closer look at one of the big characters from that match: Nacho. What makes this born-and-bred Madridista such an important player for both club and country despite almost always being benched when all his team-mates are available? Why have successive Madrid managers ref ...…

Hola Big Interview listeners! Oh what a night that was! There was so much to talk about in Portugal's remarkable 3-3 draw with La Roja ... where to begin? Right here, with The Big Interview at the World Cup, that's where. From a dodgy flight to a Fernando Hierro's wrong turn at the stadium, you got the sense that this wasn't going to be Spain's ...…

Hello Big Interview listeners! To help you warm up for Spain's opening World Cup group match we are bringing you our special mini-doc about one of La Roja's most iconic players: Andres Iniesta. This next hour and a bit is the story of the man, and the player; his role in this remarkable era for Spain and FC Barcelona; the memories he has left u ...…

Call that an emergency? THIS is an emergency! On the eve of the World Cup, Spain sack their coach, Julen Lopetegui and replace him with Fernando Hierro. In this podcast, Graham walks us through a crazy 48 hours in Krasnodar - how and why it happened, and what it might mean for Spain as they prepare for the Group B opener against Portugal tomorrow.…