Football In Europe Podcasts

BT Sport commentator Adam Summerton tells us about how Higuain is justifying his big fee as Juventus beat Roma, plus how Dries Mertens scored four times past Joe Hart. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott also discuss PSG’s big meeting about Emery’s future, Barcelona-Espanyol, Ajax 1-1 PSV and the latest from Ukraine. Also, who is the best out-and-out striker in Europe? Tweet us @FIEpodcast Enjoy the show? Please leave us a review on iTunes.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon D’Or, Leipzig lose top spot in Germany, Nice come close to a win at PSG while Juventus win the Turin Derby. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss the Champions League and Europa League draws plus the role of Sporting Directors, the attack at Besiktas and Atletico’s controversial new badge and stadium plans.

Joesph Cassinelli from The Times joins us having seen Real Madrid get a 1-1 draw at Barcelona in El Clasico. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott also discuss how Roma beat Lazio in their fierce city derby, why Wolfsburg are in real danger of being relegated and what happened in France and Belgium to see top flight games abandoned at the weekend.

Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us to discuss about the latest stories from the Bundesliga while Sky Sports commentator Phil Blacker fills us in on the latest from the Eredivisie.

Steven G Mandis has written a new book called The Real Madrid Way: How Values Created the Most Successful Sports Team on the Planet. For this behind-the-scenes look at the club, Steven was given access to the finances, data and senior figures at Real Madrid. Some of his findings are truly fascinating and both Sir Alex Ferguson and Billy Beane (of Moneyball fame) felt compelled to write to Steven having finished reading the book. We discuss why Zidane’s appointment was being planned 3 years in advance, Real Madrid’s transfer policy, why Perez changes coaches so frequently and how fan values dictate the direction of the club. This is a bonus show as the next edition of the usual podcast will be out 24 hours later than normal on Tuesday 29th November. We’ll discuss El Clasico next weekend, Henrik Larsson v hooligans, Serge Gnabry’s sensational form and why Monaco are looking so strong.

Rob Daly and Chris Parrott are joined by Italian football journalist Tancredi Palmeri to discuss the Milan derby. Find out why Lothar Matthäus was unhappy with Mats Hummels and hear about the other big stories across Europe on this quick-fire podcast. It was a busy weekend on the continent with lots of huge derbies.

To discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s new bumper contract, the Portuguese title-race, third-party-ownership and AVB in China, we’re joined by journalist Tom Kundert. On this quick-fire show, Rob Daly asks Chris Parrott talks about interviewing Antonio Conte and Pedro, plus we talk about Cork’s cup final success over Dundalk, Inter’s managerial options and Aubameyang’s four-goal showing after getting himself in trouble at Borussia Dortmund.

Dutch expert and Sky Sports commentator Richard Connelly joins us to discuss all things Eredivisie and he gives us the lowdown on Frank de Boer as a coach given his days look numbered at Inter. Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss Nice's chances of winning the title, Higuain haunting Napoli with a winner for Juventus and Anthony Modeste's fine form for Cologne. Plus we have a new feature, to avoid talking about the Ballon D'Or.

ESPN FC and Eurosport journalist Mark Rodden joins us to discuss Marseille’s new ownership and manager, why Nice are the team to catch in France at the moment, Dundalk's incredible season and the crazy new format of the Belgian Pro League (spoiler: it's ridiculous) Rob Daly and Chris Parrott talk about Iniesta’s concerning injury, RB Leipzig’s remarkable debut Bundesliga season, why Frank de Boer is under immense pressure at Inter plus the Ballon D’Or and Golden Boy. Also, Chris’ disdain for selfies after Douglas Costa's weekend antics.

Inter Milan fans want Mauro Icardi to lose the captain's armband, AC Milan are showing their quality while Napoli look to cope without Milik following his injury. To talk Serie A we're joined by BT Sport commentator Adam Summerton this week. Host Rob Daly recaps the latest news in France and Spain, while Archie Rhind-Tutt is here to discuss Bayern's lack of intensity, Dortmund's shortcomings, the brilliant form of Cologne and which Bundesliga team you should be on Football Manager. Tweet us at @fiepodcast

European football journalist Andy Brassell joins us to discuss Prandelli’s appointment at Valencia, Monaco’s title credentials, the returning ultras at PSG and Mario Balotelli’s latest headline grabbing moment with Nice. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott also talk through Bayern dropping points at home to Cologne, Isotonic German beer, the Serie A title race, your tweets/rubens plus the must watch international games during the break

The Times’ Spanish football writer Joe Cassinelli joins us to discuss Valencia’s awful start and managerial change, Zidane subbing off Ronaldo and why Barcelona can cope without injured Lionel Messi. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott go through the Bundesliga’s top stories including why Cologne fans formed a human road block to stop RB Leipzig getting to their latest match. We also discuss Totti reaching 250 goals, PSG’s second defeat of the league season plus your best moments and #rubens.

Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss the biggest stories in European football and look ahead to a big few days across the continent with midweek fixtures in Spain, Germany and Italy.

Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss European football’s biggest stories, including Barcelona’s home defeat to Alaves, Pohjanpalo’s incredible hat-trick for Bayer Leverkusen, Francesco Totti’s (latest) last minute winner for Roma + ADO Den Haag’s stunning cuddly-toy gesture during their away game at Feyenoord. ESPN and beINSport journalist Jonathan Johnson joins us from Paris to discuss PSG’s tricky start to the season, Mario Balotelli’s instant goalscoring impact in Ligue 1 and all things French football.

Your weekly European Football podcast is back! BT Sport and Evening Standard writer Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us to discuss Schweinsteiger’s international retirement, the German national team, Leroy Sane to Manchester City and why Ousmane Dembele looks so good for Borussia Dortmund. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss the end of the transfer window, the crazy fees being spent, England beating Slovakia plus how Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1 are shaping up as we reach the first international break of the season.

In our last show of 2015/16, we look at the domestic cup final wins for clubs in Spain, Germany, Italy and France at the weekend. Kevin Hatchard tells us how Bayern beat Dortmund in Berlin, plus we hear the official songs for France, Ireland and Wales ahead of the European Championships. Spoiler: They’re not the best…. We also discuss the end of the Russian Premier League season, England, Mourinho, Ibrahimovic and EURO 2016 news.

Andy Brassell joins us to talk about Barcelona and Benfica claiming their league titles, plus we discuss Zlatan Ibrahimovic saying goodbye to PSG. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott break down how Club Brugge and Besiktas became champions in their respective countries, as well as Gonzalo Higuain’s goalscoring record, Zenit’s failings, the Europa League final and the England squad (features minimal Andy Carroll chat).

We have a packed show this week with no less than FIVE guests. - Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard talks about Bayern finally clinching the title. - Ben Arfa is potentially off to Barcelona. Mark Rodden from ESPN FC tells us about that. - Richard Connolly, commentator on Sky Sports’ coverage of the Eredivisie, explains how PSV dramatically became champions on the final day. - La Liga goes to the final day; Spanish football writer Colin Millar is here. - BT Sport’s Steve Wyeth explains how Gonzalo Higuain is closing in on a Serie A record.

Joseph Cassinelli, Spanish football writer for The Times, joins us to discuss Gareth Bale’s weekend heroics, Luis Suarez’ form, Diego Simeone’s ball-boy tactics and Villarreal’s prospects v Liverpool. Host Rob Daly and German football expert Archie Rhind-Tutt go to the Derby between Hamburg and Werder Bremen in our latest “matchday road trip”. Co-host Chris Parrott tells us about his recent sit-down interview with Jurgen Klopp, plus we talk about the “Russian Leicester” heading for a title, PSG and Feyenoord enjoying cup wins, a four-year old ultra in Spain and why the haka has made a rather unwelcome appearance in Serie A.

Three great guests this week: - BT Sport Commentator Adam Summerton talks about a winning start for AC Milan's new manager, Marchisio's EURO2016 injury and why Totti and Spalletti have reportedly fallen out at Roma again. - Portugoal.net's Tom Kundert discusses the Benfica/Sporting title race, the presidency at Porto and why Portugal's league tends to not be viewed as one of Europe's top five (despite statistics suggesting otherwise). - BeIN Sport and Eurosport journalist Jonathan Johnson explains why Laurent Blanc's future at PSG is in doubt after a Champions League exit plus we look at the potential sale of Marseille, Benzema's confirmed exclusion from the France squad and the League Cup final.