The semi finals draw near

Dotun and Tim are joined by Mark Meadows to discuss the recent VAR controversy as well as discussing the world's best strikers.

Ballon d'Or? Mais non. The Ballon D’Overnights? Mais qui! The shortlist for the prize that “honours the players who have defined the beautiful game through their talent, character, and achievements on the pitch”, is coming out. But Dotun, Tim and debutant Seb White are looking for listener’s nominations for the Ballon D’Overnights in this edition of the World Football Phone In.

It's deadline day, so it's time to review your club's ins and outs.Has it been a success, or have you let too many go? With Premier-League spending at an all time high, who's been the best value for money?And with Lionel Messi announcing his retirement from international football, the team want to know, who is your 'greatest of all time'?

Dotun and Tim are joined by Maher Mezahi to wrestle with the central problem of the beautiful game: does a striker succeed or a goalie fail when the ball hits the back of the net? The Adidas Azteca that Maradona famously “helped” past Peter Shilton in 1986 went under the hammer at the weekend – but what would listeners do with the ball touched by “the hand of God”?

Dotun and Tim are joined by Mark Meadows and Callum Ewing

Despite missing out on Vinícius Jr, strong signings suggest Arsenal will be in contention for the title once again.How are Liverpool fans feeling about Jeff Bezos' interest in the club?A few weeks removed from the World Cup, fans are still confused by the usage of VAR at the tournament.

Dotun and Tim are joined by Paul Sarahs to discuss transfer news. Plus, what's your happiest ever football memory?

Dotun and Tim are joined by WFPI debutant Joseph O’Sullivan to talk about the summer transfer window, rumours of Vini Jr’s move to Arsenal - and is Michael Caine too old for the Italian Job? Tim and Joseph play travel guide for Dean in London who’s off to Latin America soon.

Dotun and Tim are back with a specially extended World Football Phone In. They're joined football podcast host Joe Gould. They reflect on the best moments of the World Cup, pay tribute to Kevin Keegan, look ahead to transfer deadline day and discuss where Pep Guardiola could end up next.

Dotun and Tim are joined by Jonny Bentley, Drew Trammell – our Ballackobama – and callers to reflect on the World Cup so far and look ahead to the semi-finals to come. Will the Argentina game settle the rivalry that’s lasted for decades?