Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and fan favourites, including Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson, as Football Weekly goes daily for the entire World Cup. Follow the team across the USA, as they break down all the action, the results and of course, the drama. Football Weekly is the Guardian's award-winning football podcast, bringing together some of football’s most respected journalists, writers and broadcasters for expert analysis, opinion and debate throughout the World Cup. On World Cup Daily, the team reviews the biggest matches, discusses the latest news and talking points and analyses the performances shaping football's biggest competition. Whether you're following England, Scotland, USMNT, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Canada, Australia or any of the other nations competing at the World Cup, World Cup Daily provides comprehensive coverage from the opening match to the final. The podcast regularly discusses the world's biggest players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Vinícius Júnior, Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Mohamed Salah, Neymar, Virgil van Dijk and many more. Expect reaction to the tournament's biggest moments, tactical analysis, VAR controversies and the stories making headlines on and off the pitch. Beyond the World Cup, Football Weekly covers the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women's Super League, Women's World Cup, European Championship, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, La Liga, the Championship and international football from around the globe. The show regularly discusses clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain. Featuring journalists and contributors including Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson, Suzy Wrack, Lars Sivertsen, Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe, Johnny Liew, Robyn Cowen, Nedum Onuoha and many more, Football Weekly combines informed punditry, football journalism and entertaining discussion to deliver one of the most popular football podcasts in the world. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episodes on YouTube.
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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Spurs’ disastrous season goes from bad to worse as they lose 5-2 to Atlético, including possibly the most disastrous 15 minutes of football ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as bottom of League One Port Vale progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a win over Premier League side Sunderland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Jonathan Liew as Manchester City drop points against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and Seb Hutchinson to review the first batch of midweek Premier League action, including another win for Wolves at home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Barney Ronay as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates to maintain their lead over Manchester City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon to dissect a dramatic Champions League night. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, and Nicky Bandini to discuss the Champions League play-off matches, Monday night football and round up the Championship. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin to discuss all of the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Paul Watson as Arsenal feel the heat and Inter are caught cold in Norway. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini as a brilliant Vinícius goal is overshadowed by alleged racist abuse at Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Benfica. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell to discuss the fourth-round weekend and a big day in Scotland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Jonathan Liew as Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche and Manchester City close the gap on Arsenal to three points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jacob Steinberg as Tottenham Hotspur lose at home to Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The podcast delves into Manchester City's controversial late win over Liverpool at Anfield, discussing the disallowed goal, VAR, and City's title aspirations. It also analyzes Arsenal's convincing performance against Sunderland and the debate around their attacking options. Elsewhere, Christian Romero's red card features heavily in Manchester United's victory over Spurs, alongside discussions of Tottenham's relegation fears, Brentford's surprising rise, and Aston Villa's fading title hopes, concluding with insights into various other Premier League results and managerial pressures.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Dan Bardell as Manchester City comfortably set up a League Cup final against Arsenal after a 5-1 aggregate win over Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2 over two legs to reach the Carabao Cup final, their first final since 2020.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden and guests dissect an extraordinary Premier League weekend, highlighted by Tottenham's stunning comeback against Manchester City, Solanke's incredible goal, and Arsenal extending their lead after Aston Villa's slip. They also discuss Manchester United's resurgence under Carrick, Chelsea's dramatic win, and a host of VAR controversies, alongside individual player brilliance and managerial insights.
This Football Weekly episode dives into a chaotic Champions League group stage, highlighting Benfica's improbable last-minute winner and Bodø/Glimt's inspiring run without major financial backing, contrasting it with the overwhelming dominance of English clubs. The panel also discusses a potential World Cup boycott, Greenland's futsal team, and previews key Premier League fixtures.
Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala to discuss a Monday night draw and the big stories from the EFL. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Robyn Cowen and Mark Langdon as Manchester United win 3-2 away at Arsenal in the game of the season so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The Guardian Football Weekly panel, featuring Jonathan Liew, Lars Sivertsen, and Paul Watson, dissects the Premier League's success in the Champions League, attributing it partly to financial power and physical play. They offer in-depth analyses of Liverpool's tactical display, Newcastle's significant win, and Chelsea's struggles, alongside a discussion on the new Champions League format's impact. The episode also previews major Premier League clashes and sheds light on the fascinating, yet challenging, journey of football in Greenland, concluding with a touching listener tribute.
Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Manchester City are well beaten by Bodø/Glimt and Spurs get a surprise 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden and the panel dissect Manchester United's dominant derby win over City, analyzing Michael Carrick's tactical impact and the revitalized Old Trafford atmosphere. They delve into the precarious positions of Thomas Frank at Tottenham and Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, exploring the pressures of results, fan sentiment, and club governance. The discussion then shifts to the chaotic AFCON final, featuring a deep dive into controversial refereeing, Morocco's dramatic walk-off protest, and Brahim Diaz's infamous penalty miss, before touching upon broader issues of governance in African football and FIFA's controversial "Peace Prize."
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Dan Bardell and Sid Lowe as Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid and the Carabao Cup semi-finals begin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
The episode offers an in-depth analysis of the AFCON semi-finals, covering Morocco's strong performance despite immense pressure and infrastructure investment, and Nigeria's potential overshadowed by coaching instability and bonus payment scandals. It examines Egypt's unique ability to win crucial games through tactical adjustments and historical heritage. A significant portion critiques CAF's decision to shift AFCON to a quadrennial schedule, with expert Osasu Obayiuwana arguing it's detrimental to African football development and influenced by FIFA's Gianni Infantino, calling it "neocolonialism" that disrespects the continent's traditions.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Sam Dalling as sixth-tier Macclesfield FC beat the holders Palace. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Liew as Manchester City draw their third game in a row and Manchester United slip up at Burnley too. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as Nottingham Forest beat West Ham away in a huge relegation six-pointer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Following Ruben Amorim's dismissal, this episode dissects the multifaceted reasons behind his short and tumultuous tenure at Manchester United, including his tactical intransigence, conflicts over transfer funds, and perceived immaturity. The panel criticizes Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe for alleged interference in footballing decisions, a flawed sporting director structure, and a track record of mediocre sporting ventures. The discussion highlights United's systemic dysfunction, the "impossible job" for any manager, and the need for clear leadership and autonomy to escape a perpetual cycle of failure.
The panel unpacks a dramatic Premier League weekend, highlighting Chelsea's caretaker manager outwitting Pep Guardiola and Arsenal's growing lead in the title race. Discussions also cover West Ham's concerning form, Liam Rossenia's potential Chelsea appointment, and the unexpected heroics of Harrison Reid. The episode further critiques FIFA's controversial Peace Prize for Donald Trump and analyzes the Glasgow Derby fallout.
