Clive Tyldesley: Legendary Commentator on Iconic Moments, Modern Media & Being the Voice of FIFA

In this episode of The KickBack FC, we sit down with legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley to talk about his remarkable career and iconic voice in football. 🎙️

We cover everything from his early inspirations in commentary, preparing for the world’s biggest matches, and working alongside co-commentators, to being the voice of FIFA, reflecting on unforgettable Champions League moments, and looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup in the USA.

📌 Chapters

00:34 Intro

1:11 Clive Tyldesley Joins The KickBack

2:59 Early Aspirations in Commentary

8:09 Journalist or Storyteller?

20:06 Rewatching Games to Improve Commentary Speed

27:44 The Role of a Co-Commentator

30:05 Preparing for Games

41:20 Man United vs Bayern Munich – UCL Final

45:38 Commentating on Big Players and Coaches

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