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In 2018, FIFA member states voted overwhelmingly to give the USA, Canada and Mexico hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup, a decision hailed as historic for the sport's breakthrough into the US mainstream. Eight years later, there are renewed calls for UEFA to boycott the tournament after Donald Trump made clear his intention to potentially invade Greenland - but how realistic is this prospect?Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to ruminate on that. Also on the show, will we see the N'Golo Kanté of old at Fenerbahçe? And can Sporting capitalise on a Porto loss as they approach a crucial six-pointer?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And breathe... the league phase of the Champions League is finally over, which means we can get back to some domestic action! So what is the state of play in the title races of Europe's biggest leagues?Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the runners and riders in La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. Could we be in for some shocks as we enter the season's final months?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The window has closed. Dotun and the team discuss that, and your worst day as a fan.

After a seven-year hiatus, Tammy Abraham is back in the Premier League, at Unai Emery's Aston Villa. His sabbatical wasn't an unpleasant one - stints with Roma, AC Milan and Beşiktaş - but is he coming back to England as a better striker, or will he play second fiddle to Ollie Watkins?Dotun is joined by Andy and Jonathan Johnson to get into the weeds of that. Also, do Atlético Madrid have any chance in the Champions League qualifiers? Is Sevilla the right fit for Neal Maupay? And why is Charlie Cresswell the talk of the town?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the words of Dotun Adebayo. Wow, wow, wow. We know the Champions League never disappoints, but did anybody expect to see the drama that unfolded last night? Friend of the show Anatoliy Trubin scored a magnificent diving header to keep Benfica in the competition. So how big of a moment is this for Benfica, and could they do something special in the knock-out phases?Jonathan Johnson joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the best of the Champions League action from Wednesday. Plus, Endrick makes a splash in Ligue 1, and Porto are invincible!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and Tim are joined by University Challenge survivor, Mark Meadows in Berlin.

It was around 8:30pm when the referee blew the final whistle in the Aspmyra Stadion, marking the most historic night in Bodø/Glimt's existence: a 3-1 win against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. The night and the celebrations that followed will live long in the memory, but as Bodø stare down the barrel of certain elimination from the Champions League, could they have done more in the competition? Nicky Bandini joins Andy and Dotun to answer that plus more of your continental queries! The guys ponder Barcelona's potential vulnerability, Ethan Nwaneri's loan to Marseille, and how Jean-Philippe Mateta could potentially fit into Luciano Spalletti's Juventus. Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayern Munich just will not stop winning! So why isn't anybody talking them up as genuine Champions League challengers? With Vincent Kompany's side second in the league phase, and 11 points top of the Bundesliga, do they have what it takes to bring Europe's top prize back to the Allianz Arena this May?Nicky Bandini joins Dotun and Andy to debate that. Plus, why are Monaco and Marseille letting the side down when it comes to French clubs impressing in Europe, and just how important could Donyell Malen be for Roma after his stellar Serie A debut?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and Tim discuss world football and everything else under the sun.

If you're sitting second in Serie A, January should be about strengthening for a title push - not gambling on an out-of-form, injury-prone striker. Yet, AC Milan have done exactly that with the loan signing of Niclas Füllkrug. Is he worth the risk?Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to debate that. Plus, are French clubs at risk from the multi-club model? Will Roma's big bet on Robinio Vaz pay off? Has Roberto De Zerbi's time at Marseille boosted or damaged his job prospects? And why have Ajax signed Zlatan Ibrahimović's son?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eight months was all it took for Xabi Alonso to be given the boot by Real Madrid. Was he doomed from the very start? Is Álvaro Arbeloa the man to replace him in the long-term? And have we got the stage where Real Madrid need to address a fundamental identity crisis?Those are the questions Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen are here to mull over. Plus, Bayern Munich continue their dominance in the Bundesliga, so how far can Vincent Kompany's side go this season? And finally, Paris FC get an historic derby victory over city rivals PSG. Are they genuine challengers for the Parisian crown?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a dismal spell in the Premier League (not least at Manchester United), questions are beginning to surround Ruben Amorim's future: has he ruined his reputation in the dugout, or is this a mere stumble in what could be an illustrious managerial career?Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney table their verdict. Also, should Lennart Karl come under criticism for his Real Madrid comments? How did Tyrhys Dolan go from the English non-league to La Liga? And can Thiago Silva lead Porto to European glory? Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's fair to say the appointment of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea hasn't gone down well with the fans of RC Strasbourg. In fact, their own supporters labelled the move "another humiliating step in Strasbourg's subservience to Chelsea." Oof. Not a great look.Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to share their thoughts on what the appointment means for the future of BlueCo and Strasbourg. Plus, Gonzalo García stars for Real Madrid and Fabio Paratici gets a new gig at Fiorentina, but can he keep them up?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and Tim are joined by Djibril Diop who's in Casablanca for Afcon 2025.

As Robert Lewandowski weighs up a possible move to MLS, Andy, Dotun and David Cartlidge reflect on the career of one of Europe's most prolific strikers. Where does the Polish icon rank among the continent's all-time great forwards?Also on the show: could Jobe Bellingham leave Borussia Dortmund after yet another setback? Who can Barcelona bring in to replace Ronald Araújo? And which unsung players from across Europe's leagues will shine at AFCON?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PSG were crowned Intercontinental Cup winners last night. The what, sorry? Exactly. But elsewhere, it was another PSG match-up that really made the headlines, this time in the courtroom as Kylian Mbappé was awarded €60m from his former club. What does the ruling mean for PSG's image going forward?David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to debate that before turning to Türkiye where rumours linking Mauro Icardi with a move away from Galatasaray have sparked talk of a potential return to Serie A. And finally, as Real Sociedad's struggles deepen, is this a sign of wider trouble for Basque football?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal win a match against Wolves 2-1 without scoring a goal themselves. We hear your stories of own goals and high scoring matches. As AFCON looms, we ask callers which players their side will miss most when play starts in Morrocco.Dotun and Tim are joined by North African footballing expert, Maher Mezahi and author Jay Mwamba.

Two losses at the Bernabéu in four days and the Madrid media storm is kicking up around Xabi Alonso. But, is he to blame for Real Madrid's issues? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini try to get to the bottom of what's really going wrong for Los Blancos.Elsewhere, Marseille have hit their straps in the Champions League. Andy outlines why the De Zerbi project has been a success so far. Plus, Nicky tries to explain Fiorentina's woes, but can the club defy the odds and avoid relegation?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're now a few days on from Friday's World Cup kick-off-times draw — and for fans of England and Scotland, the picture is suddenly very clear. We now know exactly where the groups will be played, and exactly when you'll need to be in front of a TV — or setting an alarm. Dotun is joined by Tim Vickery and James Young.

Ajax are famed for their electric matchday atmosphere, but when their match against Groningen was abandoned after just six minutes due to a firework display, we have to ask: is this a symptom of Ajax's current situation? And what consequences should follow for those responsible?Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson deliver their verdicts. Also on the agenda, why is Ligue 1 better than ever? Could AC Milan realistically move for Jean-Philippe Mateta? And why have Strasbourg banned one of their standout strikers from playing?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barcelona's 3-1 victory against Atletico Madrid kept them at the top of La Liga, but with Atleti missing a huge chance to close the gap on Spain's big boys, can we already write Diego Simeone's team out of the title race?Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to discuss that. Plus, Kenan Yıldız is the difference-maker for Juve as he's makes the difference in three back-to-back wins for the Old Lady. Is he on his way to becoming the next superstar in Turin? And finally, things aren't so nice in Nice as their players are attacked by their own supporters following a sixth straight defeat. How on earth have things got this bad?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and Tim are joined by Mark Meadows and superfan MiguElvis who's visiting London and Liverpool for his first Premier League games.

After PSV's decisive victory over Liverpool, we have to ask: did Arne Slot really just get taught a lesson from Peter Bosz? And what does such a commanding win mean for PSV's European ambitions this season?Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars to break it all down. Also on the show, what will Daniele De Rossi have to do to restore Genoa's stature? Would a strong season at a club like Strasbourg be enough to get Ben Chilwell back into England contention? What will Joan Garcia's return mean for Barcelona?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery preview the Copa Libertadores final this weekend between Palmeiras and Flamengo, discuss the rise of Estêvão and are joined by Amos Murphy to discuss where Man City went wrong mid week and the chaos in Argentine Domestic Football Watch this episode on the Football Smash channel now: https://youtube.com/live/SCH0SpWNb-oJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel so you never miss anything from Dotun and Tim:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Diego Simeone's has got more weapons up his sleeve this season. He proved his firepower off the bench in Atlético's win over Inter? But what about his mind games in the pre-match press conference? Could Simeone really be Inter manager one day, or was this just another trick in his arsenal?Dotun, Andy and “Nautical” Lars Sivertsen ponder over that. Plus, have Bayer Leverkusen turned a corner? And should Mainz and Fiorentina prioritise domestic or European commitments?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlético Madrid have confirmed the sale of a majority stake in the club. So with major investment expected in the squad and infrastructure, can Diego Simeone's side mount a serious bid for their 12th La Liga title?Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to discuss that. Also on the agenda: why on earth did Ajax approach Marc Overmars to be their manager given his controversial departure? Will Atalanta build their way back after sacking Ivan Jurić? And why have Como employed a social media content creator as a scout?!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You could hear the jeers across the continent as the international break reared its head once again. But for those of a Real Madrid persuasion, perhaps it's come at just the right time.Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to break down the reports of unhappiness within Real Madrid's squad. But it's not just in Madrid where trouble is brewing. Napoli are in all sorts of bother after defeat to Bologna. Is it happening again, Antonio? And finally, could a few months in Lyon be the solution to Endrick's stagnation?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Pep Guardiola the greatest ever football manager? Dotun and the team celebrate the greats: Jose Mourinho, Johan Cruyff, Brian Clough, Jack Charlton, Jurgen Klopp to name a few.

Dotun and Tim host the Global Soccer Interactive, they discuss how Palmeiras and Flamengo are pulling away from the rest of the Brazil as they prepare for the Copa Libertadores final and James Bird from Mundial joins to discuss what is going on at Wolves NB. The Video version has a chat with Rich Chamberlain a Coventry City expert which this doesn't include due to issues with sound quality, we'll get him back on to discuss the Sky Blues in the near future. Join the Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 149 referees over an alleged betting scandal. During his time at Fenerbahçe, José Mourinho was outspoken about refereeing standards - so does this vindicate him? And where does this leave Turkish football?Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen to answer that. Plus: are Qarabağ finally earning international recognition after a draw against Chelsea? Can Fiorentina avoid relegation following the dismissal of Stefano Pioli? And which underrated players have caught the eye of our experts?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 wins from 16, top of the Champions League and a 2-1 win over the European Champions while playing a half with 10 men. Bayern Munich have had a sensational start to the season. Today, Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen discuss why Vincent Kompany must take serious credit for what he's created at Bayern.Elsewhere, does “beyond generational talent” Lamine Yamal need protecting from the difficulties of modern football? Plus, are Galatasaray dark horses in this season's Champions League?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and Mark Machado are joined by Tim Vickery to talk about departures, biographies and your favourite football quotes.

Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to unpack Kevin De Bruyne's latest setback - a hamstring injury picked up while taking a penalty for Napoli. Was the Belgian playmaker wrong to move to a league as intense as Serie A?Also on the agenda: will Jamie Vardy get going for Cremonese after scoring his first league goal? Could Valencia finally get relegated this season after years of walking the tightrope? And have Bayern Munich (yet again) unearthed a teenage sensation in Lennart Karl?Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix White, the musician, broadcaster and writer joins Dotun and Tim to talk about his new book 'Whatever Will Be, Will Be' about his journey through every round of the FA Cup. He discusses how he came to write the book, his relationship with football and the emotional differences between football and music.Purchase the Book here:https://stanchionbooks.com/products/whatever-will-be-will-be-a-matter-of-life-and-football?_pos=1&_sid=8c2c570f9&_ss=rThe Brazilian Shirt Name will return today (Thursday at 4pm) with the Global Soccer Interactive: youtube.com/@footballsmashyt Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Italian football's most confusing team has taken another manager to the chopping block. Igor Tudor's stint at Juventus didn't last long, but after eight winless games, the executioner was called in to end his reign.Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to discuss what went wrong for Tudor, and whether his successor Luciano Spalletti can beckon in the start of a new dynasty. Elsewhere, the fallout from Vinícius Júnior's outburst continues. What next for him? And the title fight is starting to heat up in the Netherlands.Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and Tim are joined by Tony Evans to discuss Liverpool's early season form and by Matt Davies from the Forest Focus podcast to discuss Sean Dyche become Forest's 3rd manager of the season.The Global Soccer Interactive happens every Thursday on Youtube and Facebook at 4pm.Watch the Global Soccer Interactive here:https://youtube.com/live/3Afy2cxgO7k?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge answer more of your burning European football questions, as we try to find out why Ajax and Real Sociedad are in their respective messes - and how they can dig themselves out.Plus: can Schalke finally secure promotion? What's the number 10's place in European football after tough domestic starts for Florian Wirtz and Xavi Simons? And which European clubs would we like to manage ourselves?To get involved on the Discord and enjoy ad-free episodes of On The Continent and more, head to patreon.com/footballramble and subscribe!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and Tim are joined by Guillem Balagué to chat about his new book 'The Rise of the Villans' about Unai Emery and Aston Villa. They also discuss his career, his process of writing and debate the merits of playing league games abroad. This week's Global Soccer Interactive will be live at 4pm on Thursday here:https://youtube.com/live/3Afy2cxgO7k?feature=shareYou can watch the Full Episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/SYD-9_XHeTE?feature=share Purchase Guillem's latest book:https://brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/Balague-Guillem/Rise-of-the-Villans/9781399625050 Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

As PSG keep going full Jay-Z on the Champions League, how are the competition's big boys changing their approach to master the league phase? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge unpack a record-breaking matchday.David is also left baffled by Antonio Conte's latest comments around their 6-2 thrashing in Eindhoven as his disastrous Champions League record continues. Andy explains why they have a Kevin De Bruyne problem.Plus, La Liga have already abandoned the Miami Plan™ after mounting player pressure. But it's far from over...Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025To get involved on the Discord and enjoy ad-free episodes of On The Continent and more, head to patreon.com/footballramble and subscribe!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and Tim are joined by our Salford correspondent and Man United specialist, James Young, The World Cup's tickets have gone on sale so we ask – what's the most you've paid for a ticket to a game? Turns out some of our listeners have very deep pockets…

Dotun and Tim welcome Chris Lepkowski back onto the show to discuss his new book 'The Slum Sport' about the 1985/86 English Football Season. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TPurchase the Book 'The Slum Sport' here: https://www.curtis-sport.com/all-programmes/THE-SLUM-SPORT-Story-of-1985-86-p783194469

After a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign - winning every match and conceding no goals - Spain are looking more formidable than ever. La Roja have already lifted silverware under Luis de la Fuente, so as the World Cup draws nearer, are Spain once again the team to beat?Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to unpack that. Plus, what went wrong for Adi Hütter at Monaco? Could football actually be on the verge of adding an extra sub? And is Norway's dominance in qualifying down to individual talent, or is there something more behind their rise?Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow, wow, wow. Despite having one of the best striker partnerships in world football, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres' Sweden fell to defeat against Kosovo for the second time this year. Where did it go wrong for Jon Dahl Tomasson, and might Graham Potter be the man to rescue their qualification campaign?Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the fallout. Before that though, Kylian Mbappé captained France to victory against Azerbaijan. Are we seeing a new, more mature Mbappé, and who's going to join him up front next summer? Finally, Robert Lewandowski is set to leave Barcelona. But why?Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun and the team dish out awards. Club over country, who would you choose?

Jobe Bellingham followed his brother's path to Borussia Dortmund - seemingly the next step in the Bellingham ascent to greatness. But with limited minutes under Niko Kovač and growing off-field tensions, was the move to Dortmund a misstep?Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney discuss that - plus: will PSG rue letting Ethan Mbappé leave after his impressive start at Lille? How will the revamped international break change domestic seasons? And why do Juventus consistently struggle to integrate strikers?We also pay tribute to Barcelona and Spain legend Jordi Alba, after he recently announced his retirement.Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a landmark ruling, UEFA have given the green light to domestic European games being played abroad. So who better to pick the bones out of what that means for the future of football on the continent, than Miguel Delaney.He's joined by Dotun and Andy to discuss the permutations and potential precedent the decision sets for the future of the game. Before that though, Bayern's perfect record continues, so how far can they go in Germany and Europe this season? And Barcelona are stunned by a shock defeat to Sevilla. Are they just a blunt weapon without Lamine Yamal?Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of football's most iconic stadiums, the San Siro, is set for demolition after the latest decision from Milan's city council. It's sure to divide opinion, but is this a necessary move? Or is this modern football once again striking at the heart of supporters?Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson dig into that - plus, what can be taken from Antonio Conte's clash with Kevin De Bruyne? How have Borussia Mönchengladbach found themselves at rock-bottom? And how, against all the odds, is a team from a tiny fishing village on the brink of winning the Swedish title?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weakened PSG saw off Barcelona on Wednesday night. Is this the start of another season of European dominance for Les Parisiens? And are they finally getting the best out of the local talent on their doorstep?Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson consider that before wondering how Galatasaray recovered from a 5-1 thrashing against Eintracht Frankfurt to defeat Liverpool. Also, JJ explains how Lyon are pulling off a (slightly unexciting) miracle in France this season.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun is joined by Tim Vickery & Mark Machado. How did you end up supporting your club?

American owners coming into football, or should that be soccer, and when did you miss out on a big moment at a game? Dotun and Tim are joined by African football expert Maher Mezahi. Karen calls us to talk about her niece's Ballon D'Or nomination: were the women players short-changed at the ceremony by the coverage? Has your team decided to boycott the competition like The Preston Park Flyers under 7s?