Man City found guilty of charges; Messi to end Argentina career next week
September 29, 2026 08:02
A BBC Football panel convened to discuss several major stories: Manchester City were found guilty of the majority of Premier League charges against them, and Lionel Messi is scheduled to play his final international match next week when Argentina face Benin. The programme features Mark Chapman, Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend.
KEY POINTS FROM THE SHOW
- Joe Hart gives his view on the Manchester City verdict (segment begins 07:00).
- Italian football writer James Horncastle examines the long-term impact of the Calciopoli scandal on the Italian game (16:30).
- Thomas Tuchel speaks about England as they prepare to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat to Spain and ahead of their Nations League game with the Czech Republic (28:30).
- Pat Nevin discusses Sebastien Pocognoli’s opening match as Scotland boss (41:00).
- The panel reflect on the end of Lionel Messi’s international career, with Messi’s final Argentina fixture coming next week against Benin (49:30).
- Lighter moments include an opening gag involving Andros Townsend and a pitch roller (01:00).
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
- Argentina face Benin next week in Lionel Messi’s final international match.
- England have an upcoming Nations League fixture against the Czech Republic, discussed by Thomas Tuchel on the show.