Football In Europe Podcasts

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As the European football season comes to a close across the continent, hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott pick their teams of the season featuring Messi, Bonucci, Keita and a few controversial picks too! For a round-up of the weekend’s European cup action plus a review of the 2016/17 season, download the latest edition of Trans Europe Express on talkSPORT, featuring Rob alongside Andy Brassell and host Danny Kelly for a three-hour special (also available on iTunes).

Spanish football writer for The Times Joe Cassinelli joins us to discuss Real Madrid winning La Liga on the final day, Isco, Barcelona’s short-comings, Torres scoring in his Calderon farewell and why a managerial domino effect is expected in Spain this summer. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott also discuss Juve and Monaco’s deserved title successes, Cologne qualifying for Europe, Zenit’s problems and we hear Carlo Ancelotti’s singing at Bayern’s title celebrations.

Dirk Kuyt’s hat-trick wins Feyenoord the title. We speak to Eredivisie commentator on Sky Sports, Richard Connolly, about a dramatic final day in the Netherlands. Benfica are champions again in style, Monaco edge closer to Ligue 1 glory, Chris Parrott tells us about his tour inside the new Atletico stadium and Napoli sign up with….Tinder! BT Sport’s Adam Summerton explains the mess at Inter after Pioli’s sacking.

Host Rob Daly is joined by BT Sport’s Archie Rhind-Tutt and Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard to discuss the latest from Germany as Dortmund beat Hoffenheim in a “Champions League play-off”, Cologne beat Bremen in a 4-3 thriller for Europe and RB Leipzig have major reason to celebrate. Chris Parrott is back too as he heads to Madrid this week for the last ever European game at the Calderon. We discuss Atletico/Monaco’s chances plus why Feyenoord have had a major wobble in their mission to claim the Eredivisie title, with De Kuip packed out with fans watching an expected victory on big screens.

Three top guests this week joining host Rob Daly: BT Sport commentator Steve Wyeth was on the mic as Bayern beat Wolfsburg 6-0 to secure their 5th consecutive Bundesliga title. We discuss Ancelotti’s latest league triumph after a tough week, plus the collapse of Wolfsburg. French Football Weekly’s Rich Allen helps us get in to Nice’s win over PSG which may end Emery’s hopes of claiming the Ligue 1 title. Mario Balotelli goes on an epic wind-up as Monaco close in a major domestic honour We also speak to former Charlton Athletic employee Jimmy Stone, who has exposed the bizarre network of European football clubs feeding in to The Valley, and why Roland Duchatelet’s model of ownership has failed so spectacularly. His new 4-part radio documentary “Getting To Know The Network” has been nominated for multiple awards, been featured in VICE and the Daily Mail and is a truly great piece of fan journalism. You can download the podcast now on iTunes, listen on Soundcloud or follow the documentary on Twitter at @GTKTh

Three top guests this week to discuss major stories across Europe: BT Sport Commentator Adam Summerton joins us having covered Milan’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Inter, in a week when their Chinese takeover was completed Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard explains how Leipzig have qualified for the Champions League, plus we review the events at Dortmund over the past week. French Football Weekly’s Richard Allen breaks down the attack on Lyon players by Bastia fans at the weekend, leading to the game being called off. We also chat about Nice securing a top 3 spot in Ligue 1.

Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott chat about Atletico’s draw at Real Madrid, Neymar’s red card against Malaga and Bayern’s win over Dortmund. We also talk about Zenit’s new ground, Chiellini’s business degree and the rap song dedicated to Anthony Modeste. Plus, World Soccer journalist Emanuel Roşu joins us from Romania to discuss the chaotic name-ownership situation at Steaua Bucharest, who remain in a legal dispute with the country’s Ministry of Defence.

Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss the internationals: - Danny Blind is sacked by the Netherlands - France hand Mbappe his debut - Germany/Spain/England enjoy comfortable wins - Buffon reaches 1000 games - Ronaldo scores his 70th international goal Could Eden Hazard join Real Madrid? Plus, Andrew Downie joins us to talk about his new book Doctor Socrates: Footballer, Philosopher, Legend. Enter our competition to win a copy on our twitter page @FIEpodcast.

BT Sport commentator Adam Summerton joins us to discuss Kylian Mbappe’s weekend goalscoring heroics with Monaco - plus the latest with AC Milan’s chaotic takeover, Juve’s chances against Barcelona in the Champions League and why Gabbiadini deserves his Italy recall. Rob Daly also chats to Richard Connelly, Sky Sports commentator on the Eredivisie, about Justin Kluivert getting his first league goal for Ajax, Memphis Depay, how Feyenoord are closing in on the title and why there is a surprise teenage inclusion in the latest Netherlands squad.

BT Sport’s Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us to discuss Leverkusen’s new coach, Alonso retiring, Leipzig falling short and how Dortmund have struggled on the road once again. ESPN FC writer Mark Rodden explains how the Belgian Pro League play-off system works plus gives us some insight in to the title race and exciting teenage-prospect Youri Tielemans. Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott also chat about Barcelona losing at Deportivo, the major fall out at PSG with L'Equipe after their Champions League exit plus why AC Milan were furious following a controversial late defeat at Juventus.

Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott talk about Luis Enrique’s announcement he’s leaving Barcelona, Roger Schmidt getting sacked at Leverkusen and the bizarre takeover at AC Milan which stalls once again. Sky Sports commentator Phil Blacker joins us to discuss the Chinese Super League’s return, the crazy earnings of goal-scoring Carlos Tevez and the Eredivisie.

Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss Marcelo Bielsa’s appointment as Lille head coach for 2017-18, as well as Gareth Bale’s goalscoring return from injury, Dortmund’s empty Sudtribune, the fall-out from Barcelona’s demolition to PSG plus a difficult weekend for Joe Hart at Torino. Turkish football expert Eliot Rothwell joins us to talk about the interesting title race in Turkey, Igor Tudor’s new job at Galatasaray plus the return of the Russian Premier League.

The Times’ Spanish football writer Joe Cassinelli joins us to talk about the issues with invalid doping tests in La Liga, plus we discuss the latest on the pitch as Gareth Bale returns from injury and Fernando Torres scores a screamer. Rob and Chris also chat about the Monaco striker labelled the new Thierry Henry, Milan’s links to Diego Simeone’s son and why Bayern are looking to run away with the Bundesliga title. We also preview the best Champions League and Europa League matches this week.

Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott break down the latest developments in the Ligue 1 title race as Monaco defeat Nice. We also discuss Real Madrid’s match being called off, heroics from Iker Casillas and Napoli’s seven goal showing. Rob also reports back from a weekend in Germany with a special report from the intense Hessenderby between Eintracht Frankfurt and Darmstadt.

Spanish football expert and Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague talks to Rob about the return of Revista De La Liga and chats about the unfulfilled potential of Gerard Deulofeu. Rob and Chris also discuss whether PSG will be pipped to the title in France and there’s an update from Portugal after Moreirense beat Braga to claim their first major piece of silverware.

Bayern win late at Freiburg as the Bundesliga is back from the winter break. Host Rob Daly and Archie Rhind-Tutt break down their trip to the Schwarzwald Stadion on a bitterly cold Friday night. BT Sport commentator Adam Summerton gives us his thoughts on the new Juventus badge, Inter's improved form and why Deulofeu is joining AC Milan. Sevilla break a club record, Mario Balotelli accuses Bastia fans of racial abuse plus we are joined by Eoin O'Callaghan to discuss his new documentary 'Celtic Soul' featuring Hollywood star Jay Baruchel. For more info go to http://celticsoul.ca/aboutthefilm

Rob Daly and Chris Parrott are joined by Serbian journalist Sonja Nikcevic to discuss Partizan’s UEFA ban as they review a thrilling week across Europe which saw Real Madrid’s long unbeaten run come to an end at Sevilla. The Football in Europe team also discuss free-scoring Monaco and confuse each other about FIFA’s World Cup changes!

Rob Daly and Chris Parrott discuss Julian Draxler scoring on his PSG debut, Marco van Ginkel’s PSV return from Chelsea, Messi’s free-kick heroics against Villarreal plus new impressive records for Real Madrid and Juventus. Plus, the Football in Europe team are in Marbella this week to see why Bundesliga and Eredivisie teams head to Spain for winter training camps. Tweet us using @FIEpodcast and please leave us a review on iTunes.

Suarez? Aubameyang? Kroos? Bonucci? Cavani?!?! Who makes your European team of the season so far? Hosts Rob Daly and Chris Parrott select their XIs at the midway point in the 2016/17 campaign.