12 July 1998, Paris. It’s the FIFA World Cup – France vs. Brazil. Brazil has the unstoppable Ronaldo (O Fenômeno – the Phenomenon) on their side, and crowds are expecting a Brazilian win.
Suddenly before the match, it’s announced Ronaldo isn’t going to play. Then, suddenly, he is. Nations watch, confused, as Brazil’s best player wanders the pitch like a sle ... 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
Jun 11
Cristiano Ronaldo Vs Lamine Yamal | Who Was The Best At 17?
Welcome to Rio Reacts, where Rio Ferdinand gives his raw, unfiltered reactions to the stories that get your WhatsApp groups buzzing!This episode, Rio's talking about two generational talents:🔥 Cristiano Ronaldo's Unbelievable Career: 938 career goals?! Rio breaks down Ronaldo's ... Show More
16m 33s
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
Jun 18
Samba, Stadiums, and Soccer History: Brazil Gets the Women's World Cup!
Get ready to feel the energy! Brazil has won the bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, making history as the first South American nation to do so. In this episode, we dive into why Brazil's bid was a game-changer, leveraging stadiums from the 2014 Men's World Cup for a sus ... Show More
5 m
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