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The coolest footballer ever? Why Andrea Pirlo remains a style icon
The former Juventus, AC Milan and Inter midfielder owns a vineyard, always dresses sharp – and he liked a panenka. We celebrate the man who summed up 'sprezzatura' → Read More
Germany too hot for Chile as they also rain on Spain's parade
The podders evaluate Germany’s double success as they emerge victorious at both the Confederations Cup and the Euro U21s → Read More
Black magic, white lies and Germany in two finals – Football Weekly Extra
The podders muse on the ever-mighty Germans. Plus, the Garcia report, the Portuguese witch doctor scandal and Sunderland finally appointing a manager → Read More
Confederations Cup, the Euro U-21s and more – Football Weekly
The podders preview England v Germany in the Euro U-21s. Plus, the latest Confederations Cup news and all you need to know about Mauricio Pellegrino → Read More
Liverpool, Leyton Orient and Love Island dalliances – Football Weekly Extra
The podders discuss Leyton Orient’s latest owner and football’s dalliances with Love Island. Obviously. Plus all the latest transfer news, including Liverpool splashing the cash on Mohammed Salah → Read More
Transfer talk, managerial moves, and England's Under-20s – Football Weekly
The podders return for a post-season meet-up to discuss England’s youngsters showing up their senior counterparts. Plus, all the latest transfer news and managerial moves, and a look ahead to the Confederations Cup in Russia → Read More
Ruthless Real Madrid the kings of Europe again – Football Weekly
AC Jimbo and co reflect on a 12th European Cup for Real Madrid after a breathless Champions League final in Cardiff. Where next for Juventus? And is it now time to recognise Zinédine Zidane as one of the managerial greats? → Read More
Wenger in, Huddersfield up and a Champions League final preview
The podders discuss the news that Arsène Wenger is continuing his stay at Arsenal for another two years. Plus, Huddersfield Town return to the top flight for the first time since the 1970s; and Cardiff prepares to host Juventus and Real Madrid in the Champions League final → Read More
Manchester United's triumph and an FA Cup final preview – Football Weekly Extra
The Red Devils confirm their place in the Champions League after winning the Europa League. Plus: Chelsea take on Arsenal in the FA Cup final, Huddersfield and Reading meet at Wembley with a spot in the Premier League at stake, and Crystal Palace and Sunderland hunt for a new manager … again → Read More
Champions League race heads into final furlong – Football Weekly Extra
The pod squad look ahead to the final weekend in the Premier League, discuss Watford and Walter Mazzarri, congratulate Monaco on their Ligue 1 triumph and take a look at Ligue 2 too → Read More
Real Madrid and Juventus collide in Champions League final – Football Weekly Extra
The podders give their take on the Champions League semis. Plus: the Premier League’s least foreign-sounding foreigners; and Chelsea head to West Brom … but will they return with the title? → Read More
Tottenham stay in the hunt as Sunderland near the drop – Football Weekly Extra
The podders look back on the midweek games in the Premier League. Plus, Newcastle back in the big time as Huddersfield make the play-offs; Joey Barton banned; and Sheffield United look to re-sign Ched Evans → Read More
Barcelona out, Brighton up, and Birmingham bring in Redknapp – Football Weekly Extra
The podders look back on all the drama from the Champions League. Plus: previews of the FA Cup semi-finals, Brighton return to the top flight and Birmingham swap Gianfranco Zola for Harry Redknapp → Read More
Dybala at the double to leave Barcelona on the brink – Football Weekly Extra
The podders review a traumatic and triumphant week in the Champions League. Plus: Chelsea look to end United’s 21-game unbeaten run; Tony Adams takes over at Granada; and the first Chinese Milan derby → Read More
Tottenham leave it late to stay in title picture – Football Weekly Extra
AC Jimbo and co discuss Spurs’ remarkable comeback at Swansea. Plus, no Mané means more problems for Liverpool; West Ham slip into the relegation battle; and who’d be a better holiday companion – David Silva or Marco Silva? → Read More
What the heck's happened to Holland?
The podders discover why the Netherlands are struggling to qualify for a second successive major tournament. Plus, Ireland’s ugly encounter with Wales; Argentina head to La Paz; and big changes at Billericay Town → Read More
Lukas Podolski goes out with a bang as Schweinsteiger heads to MLS – Football Weekly Extra
England show signs of improvement under Gareth Southgate, but Lukas Podolski has the last laugh in Dortmund. Plus, Gigi Buffon’s 1000th game; Atlanta take MLS by storm; and an unprecedentedly lengthy Spurs chat → Read More
Leicester are England's sole survivors as City bust in Monaco – Football Weekly Extra
The Foxes see off Sevilla to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals but Manchester City come unstuck. Plus: Aitor Karanka is sacked by Middlesbrough, and what happened when AFC Wimbledon hosted MK Dons → Read More
Barcelona complete their mission impossible – Football Weekly Extra
The pod squad look back on a unique night at the Camp Nou. Plus, Arsène Wenger’s days look numbered as Arsenal are humiliated by Bayern Munich → Read More
Can Craig Shakespeare inspire Leicester again?
The pod squad assess the impact of the Foxes’ caretaker boss before their six-pointer against Hull. Plus, Arsenal head to Liverpool as both battle to stay in the Champions League hunt and Luis Enrique to step down at Barcelona → Read More