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

Episode 81 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Michael join the show to chat about the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals and discuss what's next for the newly crowned champions.

The lads break down the significance of the title, discuss whether New York can repeat next season, and look ahead to the upcoming NBA Draft by predicting who they believe will be selected in the Top 5 picks.

Over in the footballing world, James and Shane react to an eventful opening round of World Cup fixtures. They discuss the USA's strong start, Cape Verde's impressive draw with Spain, Lionel Messi's first World Cup hat-trick, RTE's tournament coverage and the ongoing Cristiano Ronaldo debate surrounding Portugal.

Another packed episode full of World Cup reaction, NBA analysis, NBA Draft discussion and plenty of big takes throughout.

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(0:00) Intro

(3:46) The Knicks are NBA Champs

(15:59) NBA Draft Preview

(28:59) World Cup Round One Review

(29:23) Poch’s USA Excel

(31:11) Alexi Lalas: Professional Waffler

(32:03) Hydration Breaks

(34:06) RTE’s World Cup Coverage

(40:01) Superb Cape Verde & Pico Lopes

(43:54) Messi’s Hat-Trick

(46:23) Portugal’s Ronaldo Problem

(50:45) England Start Strong

(56:04) Bits & Bobs

Episode 80 – World Cup Preview Special & Knicks' Incredible Finals Comeback

Episode 80 of Who's Got The Ball? sees Danny O’Brien join James with Shane sidelined as the lads preview the upcoming World Cup and make their predictions for football's biggest prize.

They discuss the tournament favourites, potential dark horses, Golden Boot contenders and Player of the Tournament candidates before debating which nation has what it takes to go all the way and lift the trophy.

In the NBA, Michael joins the show to break down the Knicks' stunning Game 4 comeback in the NBA Finals. The lads debate whether the Knicks produced a championship-winning performance or whether the Spurs let a golden opportunity slip away.

They also look ahead to a pivotal Game 5, discussing whether San Antonio can regain control of the series or if New York now has one hand on the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Another packed episode full of World Cup predictions, NBA Finals analysis, basketball debate and big takes throughout.

Link to Danny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyedobrien/

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(0:00) Intro

(2:07) Danny Joins the World Cup Preview

(2:24) Underdogs to Watch

(2:44) Mexico

(4:21) Austria

(6:41) Ecuador

(9:26) Senegal

(11:56) Japan

(14:14) Who Will Win the World Cup?

(24:30) Player of the Tournament Picks

(27:48) Golden Boot Race

(35:34) The Knicks’ Insane Game 4 Comeback