What happens when your greatest moment becomes both a blessing and a burden? This is not just the story of Geoff Hurst's World Cup hat-trick but a deeper exploration of a vanishing era of English football and the often-challenging lives of the heroes of '66 after their moment of glory.
In this episode, Simon and Mehreen uncover the complex legacy of England ... 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 46m
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 2022
E162 - World Cup Roundtable: Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch & Joe Cole
<p>This week Jake and Damian are hosting a World Cup Special Roundtable with football legends, Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch and Joe Cole discussing what it's really like pulling on an England shirt. In this episode they discuss the differences between their generation and the curr ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2021
A New Era! Messi off to PSG, Barça Femení demolish Juve, and Memphis' functional brilliance
On episode 277, Dan and Emile say one last goodbye to the man that changed our lives. They discuss the financial arms race in world football, the Femení's killer instinct, Memphis' ability to lead the front line, and much more!Running Order:When will the hurt go away?Who will the ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2024
#501 | George Best: The Wild Life of Football's Lost Star
George Best is seen as one of the most naturally talented footballers ever, but off the pitch, he battled demons. From his glittering career at Manchester United to his struggles with alcoholism, in this episode, we'll learn about the wild life of one of football's greats. Life a ... Show More
21m 27s
Dec 2022
Haaard: England despair and Morocco make history
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete reflect on a heartbreaking night for England that both bodes well for the future and summons some very familiar ghosts of the past.And bloody hell, Morocco! We ask whether they can ‘Greece it’ and go all the way.Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for wee ... Show More
43m 57s