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Jul 2023
36m 14s

Imperious Germany and the singing South ...

Bbc World Service
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Mani Djazmi is in Melbourne as two-time world champions Germany hit debutants Morocco for six in their tournament opener.

Argentina's wait for a first World Cup win goes on as they are beaten by Italy. Katie Smith is joined by Argentinian commentator Andres Cantor who went viral on social media eight months ago when he got to call the moment that Lionel Messi guided the men's side to World Cup glory. He discusses whether Argentina's women can galvanize similar support in the country.

Maz Farookhi has moved onto Wellington ahead of New Zealand’s second match of the tournament against the Philippines on Wednesday. Football fever has definitely hit New Zealand with the squad dominating the media landscape - they’ve even knocked the All Blacks off the top of the sport bulletins. Maz is joined by Kiwi journalist Philip Rollo to preview the match.

And Mani catches up with the South Korea manager Colin Bell to discuss their tournament opener against Colombia and his love of singing!

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