Episode Notes Ildefons Lima is not only Andorra's national team captain, he's also a world record holder. But the 40-year-old footballer who is so beloved in his country is currently in an awkward situation, in a tug-of-war with Andorra's football federation over its COVID-19 protocols. He speaks to Gianluca Lia about that issue and more. Note: Thi…

Former Malta international Jacob Borg looks back on a career that saw him represent the likes of Sliema Wanderers, Gżira United, Balzan as well as Finn Harps in Ireland. In this interview, he tells Times of Malta's Gianluca Lia that he is currently taken a step back from football while evaluating some offers, and discusses life during the coronavir…

Harry Ascroft now plays in Australia's second-tier after a spell with Finn Harps of Ireland, where he played with former Malta player Jacob Borg. He speaks to Gianluca Lia about that experience as well as his time with Balzan, with whom he played in the UEFA Europa League. Ascroft speaks about the COVID-19 situation in Australia and how football is…

Giulio Ghidotti is an Italian journalist from Bergamo who covers Atalanta and Albinoleffe. He speaks to Gianluca Lia about the coronavirus situation in Bergamo and the slow return to normality in the Italian region. Ghidotti also had a huge connection with Malta through journalism and in this interview he describes what the country means to him.…

Joe Ellul has had a positive season as a defender for Maidenhead, but his club and teammates are still unsure how the pandemic-affected season will pan out for them. What will the future hold for the lower league defender? Gianluca Lia speaks to him.

As the debate rages about what will happen to the 2019-20 season, Valletta FC vice-president Alex Fenech tells Valhmor Camilleri that if the BOV Premier League is cancelled it will have serious repercussions on the future of Maltese football.

Former Sevilla star Diego Capel only managed four games in Maltese football before the coronavirus brought sporting activities to a halt. Now he is keeping fit, getting used to life in Malta and hoping to see football - and life - return to normal as soon as possible. He speaks to Gianluca Lia about his experience so far. The interview is in Italia…

Malta's men's national waterpolo team will be competing in European Championships in Budapest later this month. It is a big challenge, but national team coach Karl Izzo is confident that the team is well prepared. Valhmor Camilleri speaks to Mr Izzo about the team's prospects.

Shaun Goater spent five years with Manchester City at the turn of the century, scoring almost a goal every two games and becoming a fan favourite. The Bermudian striker remains very involved in UK football and is now a youth coach at Macclesfield Town. Gianluca Lia spoke with him about the ongoing Premier League season.…

John Hutchinson won 11 caps for Malta between 2009 and 2011 and is to this day the most capped Central Coast Mariners player in the Australian club's history. He's now working as a coach at A-League side Western United. Gianluca Lia caught up with the former Malta midfielder and heard what he had to say about sharing the dressing room with Michael …