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Football Weekly

The Guardianwww.theguardian.com
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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Episodes

Italian heartbreak and Tuchel’s selection headache – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini as Italy suffer World Cup heartbreak once again and England play out yet another disappointing friendly. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Apr 01, 202651 min

England disappoint and the Tudor era is over at Spurs – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Jacob Steinberg to discuss a disappointing England performance against Uruguay and Igor Tudor leaving Spurs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Mar 30, 202653 min

World Cup playoff drama and Salah’s legacy at Liverpool: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Nedum Onuoha and Will Unwin, featuring very sad voice notes from Barry Glendenning and Elis James, looking back on disappointments for the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Mar 27, 20261 hr

Tuchel’s giant England squad and an EFL roundup – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Sanny Rudravajhala, George Elek and Ali Maxwell to discuss who made it into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad before the international break … and who didn’t. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Mar 24, 202657 min

Ted Lasso star Brendan Hunt talks about the World Cup at SXSW – Football Weekly

Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning went to the SXSW festival in Austin Texas last week. With only a few months to go before the World Cup, the pair are joined live on stage by The Guardian’s senior US soccer editor, Alexander Abnos, and star of the hit TV show Ted Lasso, Brendan Hunt.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast...

Mar 20, 20261 hr

Chelsea and City out of the Champions League and Senegal stripped of Afcon title – Football Weekly

Robyn Cowen is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson to discuss another dismal night for English football in the Champions League, the end of the road for Bodø/Glimt, Caf’s decision to award the Afcon title to Morocco, and Chelsea’s suspended transfer ban. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast...

Mar 18, 202658 min

Arsenal pull away at top and Spurs grab a late point at Liverpool – Football Weekly

Robyn Cowen is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Lucy Ward, and Dan Bardell as Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, Spurs come up with a performance at Anfield, Manchester United win again, and Chelsea get emotional about a huddle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast...

Mar 16, 202659 min

A bad week in the Champions League for English clubs: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Premier League sides fail to win any of their games in this week’s Champions League last-16 first legs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod . Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Mar 12, 202656 min

As Spurs suffer again, is Tudor headed for the chop? Football Weekly

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

Mar 11, 202650 min

Port Vale provide FA Cup magic and Arsenal’s Mansfield scare – Football Weekly

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

Mar 09, 202654 min

Was that the night Arsenal won the Premier League? – Football Weekly

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

Mar 05, 202653 min

Bodø/Glimt stun Inter and Newcastle see off Qarabag – Football Weekly

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

Feb 25, 202653 min

Vinícius Júnior’s brilliance overshadowed by accusations of racism: Football Weekly

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

Feb 18, 202652 min

Forest ditch Dyche and Manchester City look ominous: Football Weekly Extra

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

Feb 12, 202652 min

The sorry Spurs spiral continues – Football Weekly

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

Feb 11, 202652 min

Bedlam at Anfield as City complete comeback to stay in title race: Football Weekly

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.

Feb 09, 202657 min

As Manchester City advance, should Eddie Howe be under pressure? Football Weekly Extra

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

Feb 05, 202655 min

Arsenal make the Carabao Cup final. Is the quadruple on? – Football Weekly

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

Feb 04, 202648 min

Solanke’s magic stuns City and Arsenal go six points clear – Football Weekly

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.

Feb 02, 202659 min

Benfica and Bodø/Glimt bring Champions League drama – Football Weekly Extra

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.

Jan 29, 202655 min

Manchester United beat Arsenal … has the wobble begun? – Football Weekly

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

Jan 26, 202659 min
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