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 career of Mino Raiola and his business partner, Rafaela Pimenta. From his early ... Show More
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
49m 12s
Dec 2024
The Brazilian Ronaldo and the 1998 World Cup Mystery
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 ... Show More
1h 22m
Nov 2025
Inside The Mind Of Pep, Keeping Up With CR7 & International Glory
Alex Aljoe is joined by Aymeric Laporte, who opens up about his bizarre first 24 hours at Manchester City and how Pep Guardiola’s tactical genius shaped him into a key part of the iconic ‘Centurions’ team. He reflects on the influence of club legends like Sergio Agüero, David Sil ... Show More
40m 53s
Sep 2025
Beyond the Pitch: The Rise of the Football Archetype
The modern footballer is a walking brand, a data-driven phenomenon, and a cultural icon. We dissect how advanced analytics and social biases create distinct player archetypes, from the "Powerhouse" to the "Maestro." We explore how factors like race, nationality, and social media ... Show More
5m 6s
Mar 2021
José Mourinho takes on Generation Z, Xabi Alonso is set to return to Germany, and misplaced emails
There’s more to football than just trophies: spirit. José Mourinho makes a brave new sales pitch, though Marcus, Jim and Pete are not convinced.There are experts in the art of management everywhere you look on today’s show, as we explore how Sir Alex Ferguson mugged off Ruud van ... Show More
39m 39s