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   14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr

   Hugo Lloris: After losing to Messi - It’s Mbappe’s DESTINY to win this World Cup

   World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris joins Rio Ferdinand for an exclusive conversation that only a handful of people in football history could ever have. As one of the few men to captain his country to World Cup glory, Hugo takes Rio inside the pressure, leadership and emotion behind lifting the biggest trophy in football. Lloris explains why Kylian Mbappé looked different from his very first France training session, the work that transformed him into one of the world's deadliest forwards and why he believes greatness is still written in his destiny. He also relives the unforgettable 2022…

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   13 Jul 2026 · 19 min

   Tuchel Keeps Proving Doubters Wrong - Rio Picks World Cup Dream Team

   It’s time for Joel and Ste to head back after a month in LA with Airbnb so the trio settle down in the outdoor pool to review the tournament so far including how resolute and impressive Thomas Tuchel has been considering the questions and doubts about his squad selection. Joel turns the tables on Rio and gets him to pick his tournament 5 a side team… wait for the caveats! Ste and Rio discuss the tactical trends that may make their way back to the Premier League after the World Cup and then pick three players to splurge £300m on as if they were in charge of their clubs. The trio also…

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   12 Jul 2026 · 15 min

   Jude is England’s best Tournament Player since 1966

   Continuing his trip around Los Angeles with Airbnb, Rio watches the England v Norway match on Venice Bach with Fox Sports commentator Darren Fletcher. After scoring another brace, Rio declares that Jude Bellingham is England’s finest tournament player since the Three Lions won the World Cup in 1966. There’s praise for Elliot Anderson - who Rio thought should have been awarded man of the match and serious love for the way Thomas Tuchel has approached this tournament. Rio reveals how much confidence the players will take from the ability of their manager to impact and change the course of a…

4. 

   10 Jul 2026 · 31 min

   Why Andrey Santos is NOT over-priced at £50m | How to defend Haaland

   Rio continues his trip round LA thanks to Airbnb and invites Fara Williams to join him, Ste Howson and Joel Beya to round up the latest transfer news from the Premier League and looks ahead to England’s World Cup quarter final with Norway. After Thomas Tuchel gave his players 36 hours off after a gruelling tie against Mexico, Rio and Fara discuss the trust the manager has in his players and how that becomes so important for those individuals who are at risk of being suspended if they pick up another booking. There’s a crazy stat about Erling Haaland’s goalscoring record against Jordan…

5. 

   6 Jul 2026 · 18 min

   Responds to Jude Bellingham’s “Crumble” Comments

   Rio gathers everyone around the fire pit at his Airbnb after England were victorious in a World Cup Classic in Mexico City. Jude Bellingham was England’s talisman again and spoke about how his teammates are different to previous generations because they didn’t “crumble” when put under severe pressure by their hosts. There’s analysis of Bellingham’s maturity and how he has developed his attitude since his last major tournament with England. Joleon Lescott praises Thomas Tuchel’s “unique ability” to change the game from the bench and the gang discuss how effective the German is at utilising…

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   3 Jul 2026 · 35 min

   Messi, Olise or Kane for the Ballon d’Or

   Rio is joined at his Airbnb by Joleon Lescott, Joel Beya and Ste Howson to speak about Harry Kane’s exploits, the contenders for the Ballon d’Or and Joleon’s journey into coaching. Lescott hits out at John Terry’s “entitlement” after he suggested there was nobody better than himself to take on the interim role at Chelsea and revealed his frustrations at being overlooked for the job. After spending three international camps and six matches with the senior mens England squad alongside Lee Carsley, Joleon reveals what impresses him the most about captain Harry Kane before a debate about the…

7. 

   1 Jul 2026 · 13 min

   England fans need to have faith in Thomas Tuchel | Harry King Kane

   After Thomas Tuchel’s passionate tactical intervention helped England turn the game round against DR Congo, Rio is adamant that England fans need to have faith in the manager’s plans. Oussi questions Rio on England’s poor first half performance before switching focus to the impact of England’s substitutes who changed the course of the game and there’s also praise for Anthony Gordon who silenced his critics with two assists. With Kane’s brace moving him into contention for the golden boot, Rio discusses the incredible list of names that are fighting it out to become the tournament’s top…

8. 

   29 Jun 2026 · 29 min

   Rashford will unlock defences | Why France remind me of Brazil in ’02

   Rio is joined at his Airbnb by Joel Beya and Ste Howson after a hectic few days where the trio went on a horse riding experience, welcomed Spain, Barcelona, Liverpool an Bayern Munich legend Thiago to the villa and watched England set up a huge knockout tie with Congo. Rio does a deep dive on the way Thomas Tuchel is utilising the attributes of Marcus Rashford and compares his view on Rashford’s performance with those using statistics to criticise him. There’s been a lot of discussion about the selection of Jordan Henderson in Thomas Tuchel’s squad. After hosting Henderson’s former teammate…

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   28 Jun 2026 · 15 min

   Jude Bellingham Always Over-Delivers | Zero minutes for Mainoo 😑

   England got the job done against Panama, but was it the convincing World Cup performance everyone expected? Rio Ferdinand is back at his Airbnb in Los Angeles with Joel Beya and Ste Howson to break down England’s latest win, the standout performers and the questions that still remain as the tournament starts to heat up. There’s huge praise for Jude Bellingham after yet another big-tournament display, with Rio revealing what his former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos told him about playing alongside Jude and the mentality he brought into the dressing room at the Bernabéu. The lads also…

10. 

    26 Jun 2026 · 33 min

    Tuchel should use Mainoo more | What really happened after Ronaldo's wink vs Rooney

    As the group stage nears its conclusion, Rio looks at the players and teams that have impressed him the most whilst analysing England’s midfield and revealing who initiated the first contact between Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney following the famous “wink” incident and Rooney’s red card in the 2006 World Cup. Paul Scholes suggestion that Tuchel’s focus on overpowering opposition means the midfield “doesn’t look right” is discussed along with the improvements and changes Rio would make as the tournament progresses. Kobbie Mainoo is spoken about as the type of player that will help…