Footy Past Stories (EN)

Footy Past Stories is a podcast where football history comes to life. Every week we uncover famous and forgotten players, legendary matches, and stories that shaped the world’s most beautiful game. Available in English, Spanish, German, and Czech.

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#5 | The Greatest African Football Legends

Six men who changed the world of football. In this episode of Footy Past Stories, we select the greatest African legends – players who transcended the sport and became icons of entire nations. From Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Egypt and Liberia came stories that go far beyond goals and trophies. Stories of courage, character, and astonishing journeys from poverty all the way to the top of world football. In this episode, you’ll hear: • how Didier Drogba helped stop a civil war • why Samuel Eto’o becam...

Nov 25, 2025•10 min

#4 | The Most Important Court Case in Football History

Listen to the premium episode on Patreon! An event that changed football’s rules forever — and destroyed the life of the man who set the revolution in motion. Jean-Marc Bosman was an average player, yet today his name is known across the entire football world. He spent five years in court fighting his own club and UEFA, risking his career and his future — and in theend, he won. Exactly thirty years ago, a verdict was delivered that opened the door to freedom for players, billions in business for...

Nov 18, 2025•8 min

#3 | Five football stars destroyed by alcohol and drugs

Listen to the premium episode on Patreon! They were among the most talented footballers of their generation. On the pitch they shone and thrilled fans around the world – but off it, they vanished into bars, clubs, and endless parties. They wasted a talent most players could only dream of. The third episode of Footy Past Stories brings the tales of five football legends united by one thing – incredible talent and self-destruction. Diego Maradona. Paul Gascoigne. George Best. Garrincha. Ronaldinho...

Nov 11, 2025•10 min

#2 | Football Conmen: The Fake Agent and the Non-Playing Pro

Listen to the premium episode on Patreon! Billions circulate in the world of football – and where there’s money, there’s also deceit. From a fake Manchester United player who tried to trick a Slovak club, to a man who lived off lies his whole life without ever kicking a ball. In this episode, we follow the trail of bizarre scams that shook the world of football. You’ll hear the story of Carlos Kaiser – the Brazilian “footballer” who, with charm and lies, made it into famous clubs without playing...

Nov 04, 2025•9 min

#1 | The Greatest Goalscorers in Football History

Ronaldo, Messi, Pelé... Stories of the players who made history Every goal has its story. Every era had its king of scorers. But who was truly the best? The elegant Messi? The confident Ronaldo? The magical Pelé? Or perhaps someone the world has almost forgotten? In this episode, we look back at the greatest goalscorers in football history – from Pelé, Messi, and Ronaldo to the forgotten Czech genius Josef Bican, who scored hundreds of goals yet faded from memory outside his homeland. How can go...

Oct 29, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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