Vain, disciplined, consistent: Cristiano Ronaldo is a football legend like no other. How did this hyper-athletic, prone-to-cry Portuguese player become such a dominant force—not only in football but on the world stage?
This episode is the first of two on the legendary football player and covers Ronaldo’s early life. The episode chronicles Ronaldo’s childhoo ... Show More
Jan 2025
The Super Agents: How Mino Raiola Changed Football's Transfer Market Forever
How did a pizza waiter from Haarlem become one of football's most influential figures? This is the story of Mino Raiola, the super-agent who transformed the football transfer market, and his successor, Rafaela Pimenta. In this episode, Simon and Mehreen explore the extraordinary ... Show More
1h 47m
Dec 2024
Football and the trenches: The 1914 Christmas truce
In 1914, 110 years ago exactly, British and German troops came up from the trenches to meet in no man’s land and play football. This remarkable event, known as the Christmas Truce, is the subject of today’s special episode. Instead of focusing on one hero, human, or villain, this ... Show More
50m 12s
Apr 10
Saudi’s Football Ambitions, Sir Alex’s Aura, Ronaldo, Setting Up "Curate" & The Winning Mindset | Rio Ferdinand 145
Rio Ferdinand is a former professional footballer, television pundit, and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation.Over a stellar career spanning nearly two decades, he rose to prominence at Manchester United, where he won six Premier Leagu ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo : les secrets et la souffrance derrière le footballeur
Pour les footeux, Cristiano Ronaldo restera à jamais le buteur au talent hors-normes, l’éternel rival de Lionel Messi et l’homme qui a fait le plus beau retourné acrobatique de l’histoire contre la Juventus en 2018. Pour les non-footeux (dont je fais partie), il est certes un gra ... Show More
39m 6s
Mar 2025
René Meulensteen: Ronaldo's Man Utd Coach Reveals the Secrets Behind the Sir Alex Era (E337)
René Meulensteen is a highly respected coach best known for his time at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. Having played a key role in the club’s success, he worked closely with some of the biggest names in football, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
In this episode, René div ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 25
Rio Meets Ryan Giggs | Is There A Way Back For Rashford? | Ronaldo, Fergie & the Secrets of Man Utd
The wait is OVER! Rio Ferdinand sits down with Manchester United LEGEND Ryan Giggs in this exclusive "Rio Meets" episode. From explosive winger to decorated veteran, Giggsy opens up about the evolution of wingers, the potential of Garnacho, playing alongside Bale and the ICONIC C ... Show More
1h 8m
May 20
Cristiano Ronaldo's Secrets to Longevity and Peak Performance
What does it take to be at the top of your game – and how long can you stay there? On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO, Will Ahmed, sits down with the world's most prolific footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, to discuss the important role of recovery, slee ... Show More
20m 6s
Apr 7
John Obi Mikel Exposes Man United Transfer Scandal & Chelsea's Dressing Room Chaos (E341)
John Obi Mikel is a name that football fans know well. A midfield powerhouse, he built his legacy playing for Chelsea and the Nigerian national team, winning trophies and proving himself on the biggest stages.
In this episode, Mikel sits down with Jake and Damian to discuss the ... Show More
1h 21m