First Up: Football - daily football news and opinion

First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football. Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories. We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube. First Up: Football is a Footwork Media production

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Premier League 25/26 Begins - Who Takes the Crown?

The wait is over – the 25/26 Premier League season is here. We preview every match from opening weekend, including Liverpool v Bournemouth at Anfield and Sunderland’s long-awaited return to the top flight. We also dive into Christian Pulisic’s documentary controversy, Nottingham Forest’s huge transfer spree, and Chelsea’s touching gesture to Diogo Jota's family. Plus, the wildest comeback so far this season, as 10-man Brøndby overturn a 3-0 deficit in Europe. PL FIXTURES: Friday 15th August Live...

Aug 15, 2025•14 min

Spurs let it slip against PSG in the Super Cup

PSG beat Spurs in a dramatic Super Cup final in Udine, coming back from 2-0 down to win on penalties. We cover all the big moments, from Chavalier’s howler to Nuno Mendes’ winning spot-kick. Plus, Dominic Calvert-Lewin looks set for Leeds United, Liverpool’s Guehi chase hits a snag, and Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz is at the centre of Instagram drama. Also, we cover Bournemouth’s new centre-back, League Cup shocks, Football Manager 26 news, and the Scottish boss who’ll give you a silly answer if you a...

Aug 14, 2025•13 min

Can Spurs upset PSG in the Super Cup?

It’s Super Cup night in Udine as PSG and Spurs battle in European football’s annual curtain raiser - we’ll bring you the key storylines, team news and talking points ahead of kick-off. Plus, Rangers survive a scare in Champions League qualifying, Bromley stun Ipswich in the League Cup, and Everton confirm the loan signing of Jack Grealish. We’ll also touch on some late transfer drama that could set up a north London tug-of-war and a way that the Premier League has been inspired by their transatl...

Aug 13, 2025•14 min

Palace's Europa Dream Dashed

Crystal Palace’s hopes of returning to the Europa League are all but over after losing their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport – with Nottingham Forest taking their place. We break down the full story, the reaction from fans and pundits, and why John Textor’s failure to amend his multi-club ownership proved so costly. Elsewhere, Aleksandar Isak looks set to stay at Newcastle after Liverpool cooled their interest, and we round up the latest transfer news – including Jack Grealish’s mov...

Aug 12, 2025•15 min

Crystal Palace clinch the Community Shield

Crystal Palace stun Liverpool to lift the Community Shield for the first time, Manchester United open their new £50m training complex, and one Championship manager is already under fire after just one match. Plus, all the weekend’s biggest results and transfer updates 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Crystal Palace win Community Shield on debut 02:53 - Championship drama, Everton’s new stadium, Giroud bicycle kick 06:22 - Transfer latest: Chelsea chase Xavi Simons & Garnacho, Thiaw to Newcastle, Greali...

Aug 10, 2025•14 min

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