Episode 82 of Who's Got The Ball? sees James and Shane continue the World Cup discussion as Cape Verde's brilliant run keeps grabbing attention. The lads look at whether Cape Verde can qualify, how Messi and Ronaldo keep rewriting the record books, which stars are stepping up, and what the last 32 games could look like. They also try to predict who will come out on top in the Golden Boot race.

In the NBA, the focus shifts to the blockbuster trades as Giannis joins the Heat and LaMelo Ball heads to the Timberwolves. The lads break down what each move means, which teams came out on top, and how the landscape of the league has changed heading into next season. Another packed episode full of World Cup debate, NBA trade talk and plenty of big opinions throughout.

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(0:00) Irish Heatwave & Leinster’s URC Win

(6:24) World Cup Round-Up

(6:50) Cape Verde Chasing History

(10:49) Bielsa’s Uruguay Stumbling

(12:45) Messi Makes History

(15:06) Mbappe & France on Fire

(17:07) Ronaldo Gets His Goals

(19:47) Ghana Frustrate England

(26:10) Scotland Crashing Out

(29:22) Golden Boot Race

(33:04) Last 32 Look Ahead

(38:19) Giannis Traded to the Heat

(48:23) LaMelo Traded to the Timberwolves

(1:04:11) Bing Bong