Football In Europe Podcasts

Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss Thomas Tuchel’s decision to rest star players in Dortmund’s Ruhr Derby with Schalke, the La Liga title race being back on and Ibrahimovic’s plan for a series of films about himself. Tom Collomosse from the London Evening Standard joins to talk Spurs, Cesare Maldini’s legacy, Balotelli’s unlikely future at AC Milan and further ugly scenes at a match in Sicily. With Zenit looking at big names to replace AVB, Goal.com writer Eliot Rothwell tells us who, including Manuel Pellegrini, is on the shortlist. We also discuss the Istanbul derby this week and the new home for Besiktas.

Real Madrid TV’s Phil Kitromilides speaks to Rob as Ronaldo grabs the winner in El Clasico at the Camp Nou, on a night when Cruyff was remembered. We also discuss the effect it will have on Barcelona and why Gary Neville’s spell at Valencia had to come to an end. We also look at Bayern, Dortmund and Mario Gotze’s future with ITV Bundesliga commentator Mark Scott, plus freelance Dutch football writer Derek Brookman explains why Johan Cruyff is such an iconic figure in the Netherlands and across Europe.

In a mini-podcast for the international break, Rob and Chris select their 23-man England squads for the European championships in France. The normal show format returns next Monday, with a review of all the international action, a profile on Johan Cruyff and a look back at the 2nd Clasico of the season.

Trencin defender Jamie Lawrence joins us to discuss the recent racist abuse directed as his teammates in Slovakia. Dutch football journalist Michiel Jongsma speaks about PSV’s loss to Ajax in the Eredivisie title race. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott also talk about calls from Valencia fans for Gary Neville to quit, PSG losing to Monaco, the postponed Istanbul derby over security concerns and why the captain of Danish side Randers has “crossed the line” with one of his team-mates.

ESPN FC journalist Mark Rodden joins us to discuss PSG securing the French title with weeks to spare thanks to a 9-0 win over Troyes. Wolfsburg striker Max Kruse leaves seventy-five thousand euros in the back of a taxi after a poker tournament, plus we discuss Bayern v Juve with Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard. Hosts Rob and Chris also preview the week’s Champions League and Europa League action and we tell you about Barcelona’s penalty concerns, Gigi Buffon’s new record and the Russian club who are doing a “Leicester City”.

European football journalist Andy Brassell joins host Rob Daly this week to talk about Aritz Aduriz, Ronaldo’s 350th Real Madrid goal, Benfica beating Sporting, Marseille’s woes this season and why Dortmund v Spurs is the European tie of the week. As Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich play out a 0-0 draw, BT Sport’s Archie Rhind-Tutt explains why the hosts won’t be too disappointed with the outcome, while also telling us about Thorgan Hazard’s bet with brother Eden and the rejuvenation of 37-year old goal machine Claudio Pizarro.

ESPN FC reporter Dermot Corrigan joins us to discuss the Madrid derby as Cristiano Ronaldo tells journalists that some of his teammates are not at his level. Chris reports from a weekend watching German football in Cologne and Bochum while we discuss what Conte can bring to Chelsea, the upcoming Dortmund-Bayern game plus why Del Piero looks good on the dancefloor.

From inside the BayArena, podcast host Rob Daly and ITV commentator Mark Scott witness Leverkusen and Dortmund get suspended in bizarre circumstances. Chris Parrott explains why Francesco Totti’s Roma career is in jeopardy while ESPN FC’s French football correspondent Mark Rodden joins us to update Serge Aurier’s PSG suspension and the Benzema/Valbuena situation. We also preview Arsenal v Barcelona and discuss why Luis Suarez is leading the way in Europe at the moment.

Adam Summerton, BT Sport’s commentator for Juventus-Napoli, joins us to discuss a big result in Turin in a meeting of the top two. We also talk about Fiorentina ahead of their Europa League test with Tottenham Hotspur plus PSG’s Serge Aurier gets suspended by his club for making offensive comments about his team-mates and manager in a video posted online. Joseph Cassinelli, The Times Spanish football writer, reports back from seeing Valencia pick up a first La Liga win under Gary Nevllle and we discuss why the press are loving Barcelona’s new ‘cheeky’ penalty technique. A 28-year-old in charge at Hoffenheim, a return to form for Iker Casillas plus a preview of the week’s Champions League action on this week’s show too.

PSG win 2-1 at Marseille thanks to Angel di Maria's winner. BeIN Sport and ESPN FC journalist Jonathan Johnson joins us to discuss 'Le Classique' and Ibrahimovic's future as he stars again. Gary Neville remains without a win in La Liga and finds himself under severe pressure as Valencia manager. Chinese clubs are spending massive amounts of money on European players plus we hear the story of the Irishman who won a title as FC Barcelona manager.

Manchester City reveal Pep Guardiola has agreed a 3-year deal to take over as manager. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss the move plus the latest Bundesliga news. BT Sport's Adam Summerton joins us having commentated on AC Milan's 3-0 victory over Inter. We talk Barca-Atleti in a meeting of Spain's top two while Eibar The Brave author Euan McTear guests to discuss the club fighting it out in La Liga. To enter our "Eibar The Brave" book competition head to our twitter account @FIEpodcast. We also discuss the madness of the winter transfer window coming to an end as even Bayern make a last minute deal.

The German top flight is back underway so we're joined by BT Sport's Archie Rhind-Tutt for a look at the latest Bundesliga stories including Jerome Boateng's bad injury, plus he tells us about his trip to see Dortmund win at Gladbach on Saturday. De Graafschap midfielder Andrew Driver is a special guest this week as he tells us about life playing in the Dutch Eredivisie. Barcelona going top, Hatem Ben Arfa starring in France and the on-going trouble at Napoli is discussed by hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott, plus European football expert Andy Brassell explains why Lyon needed their brand new home.

Andy Brassell, Michiel Jongsma and Rob Daly discuss the latest European football news: - Iker Casillas comes under criticism after costing Porto all three points at the weekend. - Gary Neville is already under pressure at Valencia. - Lyon, Marseille woes discussed. - Luciano Spaletti is denied a win on his return to Roma. - Bayern bring a 15-year-old goalkeeper in to the squad. - Plus the Dutch title race, the latest on Johan Cruyff's illness and find out why Colin Kazim Richards is in trouble in the Netherlands for threatening a journalist.

Real Madrid begin the Zidane era with a big win, Real Betis and Porto sack their coaches while Chris Parrott reports from Belek in Turkey where many German teams are based for the winter break. BT Sport's Archie Rhind-Tutt tells us about his trip to see Roma against AC Milan with Rudi Garcia seemingly on the brink, plus we talk transfers, the Ballon D'Or, Juve's ninth win in a row plus why PSG are taking on the rapper MIA.

Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott review the season so far in Spain and Italy, with help from some of European football journalists who have appeared on the show this season. We also look at the bizarre world of the French Cup, Ibrahimovic and Neymar transfer rumours plus why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to live like a king. Recorded pre-Benitez sacking. Thanks Florentino Perez.

Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott select their XI of the 2015/16 season so far from Europe's major leagues (not including the Premier League). Tweet us your thoughts using @FIEpodcast

On our European football podcast we discuss Pep Guardiola leaving Bayern, with Carlo Ancelotti replacing him. BT Sport's Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us to talk about this huge change in Munich. We also look at Barcelona winning the World Club Cup, tears for Rayo Vallecano, Juve's continued revival and Lyon's disastrous form of late. We review every league going in to the winter break while Belgrade journalist Sonja Nikcevic tells us about Liverpool's reported new signing Marko Grujic.

Arsenal are drawn with Barcelona while Chelsea will face PSG in a brutal Champions League draw. Rob and Chris will also look at the opposition lined up to face Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs in Europe this season. Former Celtic defender Darren O'Dea comes on to discuss playing for Nicolas Anelka at Mumbai City plus his thoughts on Ireland's chances after the EURO 2016 draw, while the London Evening Standard's Tom Collomosse joins us for a brilliant in-depth look at Serie A this season.

Gary Neville watches his Valencia side draw with Barcelona, BT Sport's Archie Rhind-Tutt reports back having seen Bayern lose at Gladbach and we preview the week's Champions League action as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United fight for their future. We have part 2 of our interview with the Guardian football journalist Jonathan Wilson while Rob heads to Schalke to see why everyone is fussing over Leroy Sane.

Guardian journalist Jonathan Wilson discusses Eastern European football and BeIN Sport’s Jonathan Johnson joins Rob and Chris from Paris as PSG return to the French capital for the first time since the terrorist attacks. Rob and Chris also look at Florentino Pérez’s reign at Real Madrid and chat about the other big stories across the continent in the latest European football review podcast.