Valeri Karpin rescues Russia, for now, while CSKA Moscow falter. Peter Staunton of Goal.com joins to talk Cristiano Ronaldo and stays on for the Big Fat Filthy Quiz. 

Ronaldo return, Russia rescued

After 2 yesrs we finally get Vasily Artemyev in studio and it is worth the wait! He talks 6 Nations plus rugby in Russia. The gang discuss the collapse in Loko and Spartak's latest embarassment. 

Vasily Artemyev, Loko Collapse

Nima Roodsari joins to talk Inter Milan and Italian football. The team question pressure on Daniil Medvedev to 'announce' and the BFFQuiz. 

Italian football, World Cup playoffs

Jonathan Higgins explains why dreams can come true for minnows and the team discuss the prospect of players not returning to Russia. 

Ciao Italia, Road to Qatar

A look at Ralf's return and the 2022 World Cup. 

Rangnick returns, World Cup rundown

To open the new season of This Sunday's Game we begin at the top, with GGE Chairperson John Murphy.  We discuss the success of getting back to play in 2021, the growth of Gaelic Games in Europe and just what to look forward to in the coming months!

This Sunday's Game 2022

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Nothing binds Irish communities abroad together like Gaelic games, and Dubliner Tony Bass has been one of the most important and influential figures in their rapid growth in Europe. On this week's podcast he talks about leaving Ireland and setting up a club in Maastricht, years of battling for recognition and resources, and the lessons learned along the way. Absolutely essential listening for any lover of the GAA.

The Global Gael - Tony's Talent For Bringing Gaelic Games To Europe

When Russia invaded Ukraine almost a year ago it affected Irishman Alan Moore more than most - all of a sudden he had more than 2000 university students, several of them from Ireland and Ukraine, to take care of in a deeply uncertain situation. 
As the world watches on the war has progressed, with both sides making claims and counter-claims about how well it is going - but what is life like for the Irish in Moscow and in Russia in general, who have families and jobs and situations that they simply cannot leave? 
Alan joins me from Moscow to talk about it all on this week's episode.

The Global Gael - Russian To Conclusions With Alan Moore In Moscow

The team welcome Andrew Wiese back in studio as Andrew Flint reports on Spartak Moscow's home defeat, plus as you were in the Russian Premier League.  More VAR pain and Andy Mc joins to give his tips.  John Nicholson talks poppy cock and "Can we have our ball back?".

Cillian O'Conchuir looks back at the Rugby World Cup and Jamie Heaslips memory.  James Rowe lights up about Promes, Ajax and Dutch football.  While Joseph Sexton puts the spotlight on LaLiga and Spanish teams in Europe, as well as why Granada have gotten it so right.

Russian round up, English Premier Pain, Andy Mc's tips and John Nicholson

The team pay respects to basketball legend Jerry Sloan who passed away on Friday.  The former Bulls player and coach was a leader of the Utah Jazz for over 20 years and his team marked the end of the Bulls dynasty, as shown in The Last Dance.  

So who won and lost in the Michael Jordan hagiography?  Did Nike's marketing team earn their shekels?  Why is Alex B hiding in Scottie Pippen's closet?  With more positive covid tests in Russian football, questions around safety continue to be asked by Andrew Flint.  

Who were the teen pin ups for the Capital Sports team when they were younger?  Spoiler - Carmen Electra was NOT.  And just what sports documentaries need to be made.

Capital Sports 2.0

Capital Sports 2.0: The Last Dance, Pin Ups, Scottie Pippen's Closet

GOAT, Liverpool collapse, BFFQuiz

Russia's #1 English language sports show on the nation's #1 English language station.  We speak English and we do sports right!

Capital Sports 2.0: The Last Dance, Pin Ups, Scottie Pippen's Closet

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