On May 1st 1986, 51 days before he became the most infamous footballer on the planet with his two goals against England in the World Cup, Diego Maradona arrived in London to play in a testimonial match for Ossie Ardiles. White Hart Lane was rammed for a night of pure joy. This episode was executively produced by Owen Blackhurst, Tayo Popoola, and Seb White. ... Show More
May 2020
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC: Walking the Mile
The economics have demanded that top flight football returns as Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc, but for this special episode we went down the leagues to investigate what happens to a semi-professional club that had its season derailed. It’s a story of community, crisis, hope, ... Show More
42m 36s
Jul 2019
Dream Team: Nigeria's Olympic Immortals
In 1996, against a backdrop of socio-political instability, and with the country an international pariah, Nigeria travelled to the USA and spent three weeks shaking up the world. It's the story of how the Golden Generation fulfilled their potential by becoming the first African t ... Show More
56m 12s
Jul 2019
English Football's Last Great Rivalry
Between 1996 and 2005, Arsenal and Manchester United played each other 29 times, and there was always something on it. The managers rowed in the press, the players fought on the pitch, and the fans lapped it up. It was a rival based on animosity, success and, when the dust had se ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2018
1. How the 1990 World Cup Saved English Soccer
Today, the English Premier League is the richest and most watched league in the world. But rewind to the end of the eighties, and English football was in the doldrums. The national team were crap, the stadiums were crumbling, and there was the threat of violence from football hoo ... Show More
55m 36s
Dec 2018
Jimmy Bullard | Winding up Fabio Capello, imitating Phil Brown and angering Paolo Di Canio
Jimmy Bullard's with us in the Soccer AM penthouse (4th floor grey meeting room...) for the latest episode of series 2!
Jimmy talks about his baptism of fire coming up through the West Ham changing room, reveals Paolo Di Canio's special entrance theme music, as well as his pencha ... Show More
59m 31s
Mar 2024
Gabby Agbonlahor - Aston Villa, England and that CRAZY McDonalds Story...
On this week’s Fozcast, Ben & Tom are joined by Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor for a cracking episode! Gabby scored 87 goals in over 400 appearances during his career, including three England caps! We discussed his time with England and the strict rules the players had to fo ... Show More
1h 9m