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Benfica against Real Madrid was stopped for ten minutes after Vinícius Junior reported to the referee that he had been subjected to racial abuse by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni. Charlton Athletic's vice-chairman and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lead, Paul Elliott, joined to discuss the alleged racist abuse. Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year deal at Arsenal which will reportedly see him become the highest paid player at the club, but is he world class? Is it a positive or negative for new Spurs boss Igor Tudor to face the Gunners in his first game in charge this weekend? Does Liverpool head coach Arne Slot lack aura? Will Marco Silva stay at Fulham beyond the end of the season? Plus, top boxing promoter Frank Warren joined to look ahead to Tyson Fury’s return to the ring. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny MurphyPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson

Is boxing dull without Tyson Fury’s star power? We debate Coco Gauff speaking out on politics and whether athletes are pushed too far by the media and assess Sheffield Wednesday’s proposed takeover with finance and legal expert Stefan Borson. Plus: Mikel Arteta’s fan encounter sparks controversy, Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom on his move into football agency and Campbell Hatton previews his April fight in Dubai.Jim White & Simon Jordan

As Tottenham Hotspur appointed Igor Tudor until the end of the season, and Nottingham Forest brought in Vitor Pereira on an 18-month contract, will this ensure that either side survives in the Premier League? After some shocking decisions in the Aston Villa versus Newcastle FA Cup game, was this the perfect advert for VAR? Chelsea players were videoed ignoring young Hull mascots, but do they have a duty to acknowledge them? Eberechi Eze made two goals as Arsenal beat Wigan 4-0, but has he shown that mavericks struggle to play in Mikel Arteta's side against stronger opposition? Plus, Scottish football journalist Bill Leckie reviewed a big weekend north of the border, and they spoke exclusively to heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin KeownPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson

Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor looked back at Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford and asked if this is the start of the nervous wobble when it comes to the Premier League title race. Elsewhere, Ange Postecoglou has claimed Tottenham Hotspur aren't a big club, so are they? Plus, Hull owner Acun Ilicali looks ahead to welcoming back Liam Rosenior at Hull tonight, this time in the opposition dugout, and Gabby gives his take on the divisive comments made this week by Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

In a week of seismic news just as the show begins, today was no different, as the FA confirmed that Thomas Tuchel will remain as England's manager until after Euro 2028... What's changed? And what happens if England fail at the World Cup? Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest have sacked their boss Sean Dyche - how would a fourth appointment succeed where the others have failed? Our Chief Football Correspondent, Alex Crook, joined to discuss those stories and the latest regarding Spurs' search for a new manager... and after Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said the "UK has been colonised by immigrants", should he apologise? Plus, it’s Thursday, so we chatted boxing with our fight pundit, Spencer Oliver, Nick Ball’s trainer Paul Stevenson, and top trainer Andy Lee. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White and Simon Jordan Podcast producer: Ollie Stevenson

The seismic news just as the show went on air was that Tottenham Hotspur had sacked their head coach, Thomas Frank, after last night's 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle. Where does this leave the relegation threatened side? And who will become their next manager? Plus, if not Spurs, who could be getting relegated from the Premier League? Cole Palmer was guilty of an incredible miss in stoppage time during Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Leeds, but will he made England's World Cup squad? Will Liverpool qualify for next season's Champions League? And after two players were booked for diving on Tuesday evening, does the Premier League still have a simulation problem?YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Danny MurphyPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson

Former Lionesses forward Eni Aluko has restarted a debate surrounding the presence of male pundits in women's football. She recently expressed frustration that she and Fara Williams were overlooked for coverage of the 2025 Women's Euros Final in favour of male pundits, including Ian Wright and Nedum Onuoha. Eni joined Jim and Simon in studio, as they discussed, amongst much more, whether males should be used as pundits in the women's game? Plus, is there a perceived idea of how a manager should look and sound after Liam Rosenior spoke about the comparisons he receives to David Brent and Will from The Inbetweeners, and are Spurs or Newcastle the greatest 'big six' pretenders? YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White and Simon JordanPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson

Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 at Liverpool, but has their victory kept the title race alive? Cristian Romero was sent off - again - as Tottenham lost 2-0 at Manchester United, but is the Spurs captain a leader or a liability? Was Brighton's 1-0 loss at home to rivals Crystal Palace proof that their bubble is bursting? Newcastle lost 3-2 at home to Brentford, but after his years of success, should boss Eddie Howe be afforded an off season? Former Lionesses forward Eni Aluko has criticised the use of male pundits in the women's game, is she correct in her assessment? Plus, top boxing promoter Frank Warren discussed Nick Ball's defeat against Brandon Figueroa. YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORTInstagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTHosts: Jim White, Simon Jordan and Martin KeownPodcast producer: Ollie Stevenson