The world's biggest soccer club has fallen on hard times. The league title seems to be slipping away, and ongoing mismanagement continues to create problems within the organization. The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan joins us to talk about what’s going wrong at Barcelona, what superstar Lionel Messi has had to say about it, and why the reticent superstar can som ... Show More
Feb 2021
On The Continent: Messi’s contract, Ligue 1 is left reeling, and Sporting are on the cusp
<p>Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to pick through the smouldering wreckage of another week in European football!</p><br><p>After El Mundo revealed the staggering details of Messi’s contract, we study the fallout since as Messi looks to the courts and Barcelona’s pre ... Show More
46m 50s
Sep 2020
On The Continent: Kylian Mbappé’s ascent to the top, Luis Suárez joins the dark side, and systematic problems at Schalke
<p>Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell on today’s episode as we take another leisurely stroll down the tree-lined avenues of European football. </p><br><p>Today, we begin by wondering about Kylian Mbappé’s next step in his career – should he stay at PSG or l ... Show More
48m 35s
Mar 2021
Chelsea munch Atlético, Messi AI, and FIFA’s underground lair
<p>Kate, Luke and Vish discuss last night’s action after Chelsea swatted aside what Joe Cole called “a top Championship side” (brave) as well as any common sense around VAR.</p><br><p>The heartwarming football news doesn’t stop there: Kinglsey Koman’s been fined for using the wro ... Show More
43m 18s