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Join Socceroos great Mark Schwarzer, European football identity Phil Kitromilides and some of football’s most well-respected voices as they break down all the latest from the Premier League, LaLiga, FA Women's Super League and J.League - plus the headlines from the entire world of football.
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- 405 - Bellingham for Ballon d'Or | Forest's classless tweet: 'I hope they go down!' | Bridgey fills a teammate's car with fish guts!
We are back for another ripper episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, and this week Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides have Michael Bridges along for the ride!
The lads discuss:
Why Bridgey filled a teammate's car with fish guts that he rang in as a favour!The 'classless' tweet from Nottingham Forest and why one of our panel think on that basis alone, he hopes they go down!Mark on why he could possibly be happy for Coventry City that they failed to make the FA Cup Final. How Bridgey was robbed of the Premier League Golden Boot because of one teammate pulling rank.A classic, El Clasico! Phil gives a full wrap on the match that stops Spain and the lads wax lyrical on just how good this young Englishman Jude Bellingham is!See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024, Copa America 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 57min - 404 - Werner 'technically one of the worst players!' | Is the Premier League title over? | Leverkusen > City treble blow-up! | 'No way' Ten Hag keeps his job | Huge El Clasico preview
Well, as if firing up Antoine Griezmann wasn't enough last time he opened the mic on the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Jay Bothroyd is back to join Mark Schwarzer and (rile up!) Phil Kitromilides, as the guys tackle plenty and of course, ruffle a few feathers along the way:
After two unexpected results for Liverpool and Arsenal, has City (AGAIN!) had the tide turn its way with just over a month to go?Could Manchester United be headed for its worst-ever League finish...and could Ten Hag be headed for the door?Jay does not hold back on his assessment of one player after Spurs' big loss to Newcastle United!Manchester City may - MAY - be on its way to a second consecutive treble. AMAZING, right? But, is it as impressive as Leverkusen's potential unbeaten treble?The 'vicious' atmosphere that awaits fans at this week's El Clasico (fans that will, notably, not include Phil Kitromilides).See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024, Copa America 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 1h 06min - 403 - 'Emotion of the title race overwhelmed Liverpool' | The manager who cried Wolves | Are points deductions fair for anyone?
The Premier League title race has taken another twist; so Mark, Phil and Thomas Sorensen are here to assess it all. We also take a chance to look at the other end of the table, with seven teams in a battle against relegation.
The guys also decide to isolate every Australian Wolves fan by all claiming their goal SHOULD have been disallowed at the weekend!
See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024, Copa America 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 44min - 402 - Haaland 'a League Two player' in title-decider fizzer! | Is De Zerbi off to Liverpool? | Ange & Spurs to miss Top 4! | Xavi to remain at Barca?
WE didn't say that about Erling Haaland... promise! But you bet we debated it, and there was plenty more hearty discussion this week as Mark Schwarzer was joined by journalist Phil Kitromilides and former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges who dropped his moving boxes to put a rule across the weekend of football, including:
An alleged 'title-deciding' match that didn't reach the heights we hoped for!Does Erling Haaland do enough with his vast array of skills, or is he doing exactly what he is supposed to, in his role for City?How good has Alexis Mac Allister been for Liverpool?Spurs win again - and come from behind to do it, AGAIN! What does Ange say at halftime...and why doesn't he say that same thing BEFORE the match?!Can Tottenham make the top four? One of our pundits says a resounding NO - and he's a Spurs fan!See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024, Copa America 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7
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Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 58min - 401 - Antoine Griezmann slander put to bed - or is it? | Should Mbappe be captain of France? | Our EURO Playoff predictions! | Manchester City v Arsenal preview
Well, well, well. After the social media firestorm that broke out after last week's episode, Jay Bothroyd left Mark Schwarzer to pick up the pieces on this week's show. With him were Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens as they held Mark to account for his comments that had the France and Atletico Madrid star hurling pizza emojis his way!
As well, the trio discuss:
France's poor showing against Brazil, is it an ominous sign for their Euros tilt?And, one fine young star, Endrick, with a pivotal moment for the Samba Kings!Should Gareth Southgate just gamble with Kobbie Mainoo?EURO Playoffs: three spots remain...who will get them? We give our definitive (and definitely not mean!) tips!The Premier League returns this weekend with perhaps the match that defines the title race: Manchester Cirty v Arsenal! We give a full preview of this bumper match.And could we be at the beginning of one of the greatest dynasties in sport with Real Madrid's unprecedented wave of youngsters seemingly at the top of their games?See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024, Copa America 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 1h 05min - 400 - Griezmann a 'luxury player'? | The greatest FA Cup match? | Spurs take a big top four hit | EURO playoffs this week! | We make our EURO predictions!
The gang is all together in London this week and as such, are pumped to chew the fat over everything in the football world...to the point that Phil almost missed his flight home! Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges, Phil Kitromilides, Julien Laurens and Jay Bothroyd discuss it all, including:
A LIVELY debate about the talents and input of Antoine Griezmann!Nottingham Forest's financial sanctions... is it curtains for their season and time in the Premier League?Speaking of curtains... can Spurs fans still entertain the thought of top four this season?Did we see the greatest FA Cup match of all time between United and Liverpool?The WSL seems to now be a two-horse race!UEFA EURO 2024 is only months away... and the final spots will be decided in the next week!We make our EURO predictionsA stack of incredible international friendlies THIS WEEKEND!See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024, European Qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Ange Postecoglou on Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 56min - 399 - Liverpool v City: best 1-1 draw? | Where was Haaland? | Are Ange’s Spurs still a shot at the title?! | McGinn’s strength also his weakness
While Mark Schwarzer is granted a hall pass for the week, Phil Kitromilides takes the driver’s wheel and is joined by Michael Bridges and Julien Laurens as they rip apart the title chases in the Premier League and LALIGA:
Liverpool v Manchester City: is it one of the great 1-1 draws? We were exhausted!Disagreement over whose title it is going be! (from Bridgey - with himself - that is... we think he nominated all three at various stages!)Was it a penalty late in the game to Liverpool... an error that could prove costly for the Reds?Where on earth was Erling Haaland?HOW, with so many players out, are Liverpool competing at such a high level?Arsenal still well & truly in the picture - this is why.WILD predictions that Spurs could still run at the title... or at least cause some trouble at the pointy end!John McGinn MUST get his head right in the game. LALIGA's young gun brigade: THIS is why you need to keep watching this great competition.See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Ange Postecoglou on Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7
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Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 49min - 398 - BONUS Episode: Micky van de Ven x Mark Schwarzer | The incredible effect of Ange Postecoglou | Being the most blistering fast player the Premier League has ever seen
In this very special one-on-one between Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven and former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, the Spurs lightning bolt details:
Why Ange Postecoglou is the one he has learned the most from in his short careerThe difference he has found between the German and English leaguesHow he became the fastest player in Premier League historySee every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Ange Postecoglou on Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 19min - 397 - Erik ten Hag 'on borrowed time' at Manchester United | Liverpool v Man City: the new Clasico? | Would a stop-clock have helped Real Madrid?
Schwarzie and Phil are joined this week by Thomas Sorensen after the Manchester derby went exactly how everyone expected it to, and react to Paul Scholes claiming Erik Ten Hag is set to be replaced in the summer.
Meanwhile the guys delve into the refereeing controversies of the weekend: should Liverpool have been given the chance to score their late winner? Should Real Madrid have been stopped by the referees whistle? Phil thinks he's got a solution...
It's also just over 100 days to go until the Euros on Optus Sport; so where does the in-form Ollie Watkins fit in?
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 1h 00min - 396 - Antony 'humiliated' by Ten Hag | Is Foden keeping De Bruyne out of the Man City team!? | Why the Olympics may stop Mbappe to Real Madrid!
Mark and Phil are joined this week by Julien Laurens, who is in Schwarzie's bad books for celebrating the Socceroos' Asian Cup loss...
Manchester United are struggling...again. The Premier League title race is wide open...again. And could Mbappe to Real Madrid not happen...again!?
Is it also time for the old guard to step aside? Foden is impressing in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne, Forson gets the nod over Antony, and Schwarzie makes the bold claim that Kelleher could replace Alisson at Liverpool!
Meanwhile, Phil reveals why he hopes he won't be commentating on badminton at the Olympics this summer.
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Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 57min - 395 - BONUS Episode: J-League 2024 Season Preview
Schwarzie is joined by Jay Bothroyd who spent six seasons playing in Japan to look ahead to the new season of the J-League which is live and exclusive on Optus Sport.
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 27min - 394 - 'Remarkable' Roy Hodgson leaves Crystal Palace | Who is winning the Premier League title? | Why YOU should watch the J-League this season!
Schwarzie and Phil are joined for the first time on the pod by former England, Wolves and Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd.
After spending a while revelling in how Jay has an England cap and Bridgey doesn't, the guys chat about Roy Hodgson stepping down as Crystal Palace manager and assess the Premier League title race.
Jay also tells us why we should be watching the J-League this season - a place where he spent six seasons playing - and Phil questions Barcelona again under Xavi.
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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 1h 07min - 393 - BONUS EP: Katrina Gorry x Mark Schwarzer | West Ham's amazing 'family club' status | Matildas' World Cup legacy |
On a very special episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Mark Schwarzer is joined by Matildas and West Ham United star Katrina Gorry, one of the unsung heroes of the Aussies' World Cup charge, discussing:
Motherhood, expected motherhood and the unprecedented support from the West Ham clubHer national teammates and their bright futuresThe insane legacy from the Women's World Cup that still remains - and hopefully is still growing - to this dAY.See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 18min - 392 - Is the LALIGA title race over? | 'Outstanding' Arsenal are genuine title contenders | Bridgey's love letter to Rasmus Hojlund
Mark and Phil are joined by Bridgey who manages to stay awake for the duration of the podcast, despite his battles with jet lag.
The guys ask whether Real Madrid's demolition of Girona means the LALIGA title race is over, whilst the future looks 'really, really grim' for Barcelona.
It was also a busy weekend of action in the Premier League as Arsenal backed up their title credentials and Manchester United look to have turned a corner.
Bridgey also gives Phil both barrels over the idea of blue cards being introduced...before he realises it wasn't actually Phil's idea.
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Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 59min - 391 - 'Socceroos lacked ruthlessness' | Schwarzie's view on Van Dijk & Alisson mix-up | Mbappe will elevate Madrid to unreachable heights
This week Schwarzie and Phil were joined by former Socceroo Tommy Oar to discuss the disappointing end to the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign, Arsenal turning over Liverpool at the Emirates and ask the question of why Ange's Spurs keep throwing away so many late goals.
There was also a big shock in the Women's Super League as West Ham's Matildas defeated Arsenal's Aussies.
Meanwhile, Phil gives us the latest from Spain off the back of the Madrid derby, whilst also answering the question of is Mbappe FINALLY joining Los Blancos.
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Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 1h 05min - 390 - Klopp 'dreaded another difficult period at Liverpool' | Will the 'incredible' Xabi Alonso return to Anfield? | 'Chaos' at Barca as Xavi steps down
It's been a huge weekend of football news in Europe as both Jurgen Klopp and Xavi announce they're leaving their jobs at Liverpool and Barcelona at the end of the season.
Schwarzie, Phil and Thomas Sorensen are joined by Oliver Kay from the Athletic to deep-dive into Klopp's decision to step down, where they discuss:
How Klopp 'dreaded' another 'unbearable' dip in formLiverpool managing to keep one of the biggest stories in football a secretWhere Klopp ranks in terms of Premier League managersWhere Liverpool turn next, with Xabi Alonso the obvious choiceWhat trophies will Liverpool end this season with?Meanwhile for Xavi at Barcelona, Phil gives us insight into everything that went down at the Catalan club at the weekend, including:
How Xavi now feels 'liberated'Xavi's rocky relationship with LaportaThe pressure of being Barcelona managerThe drop-off from last season's La Liga title winWho Barcelona will appoint as their next managerThey also discuss the Socceroos reaching the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup, whilst Narelle and Ash bring us up to date on all things WSL.
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Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 1h 02min - 389 - Is it time to give Darwin Nunez credit? | Roy Hodgson has to go! | 'Lacklustre' Real Madrid helped by 'clear handball'
Mark and Phil are joined by European Football Expert Julien Laurens this week to chew the fat over the weekend's football, including:
Are Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota underrated?Should Ivan Toney's comeback goal have counted?Is it time for Roy Hodgson to relax on the beach?The return of the WSL from the winter breakWhich LA LIGA team 'couldn't score in a rainbow'? (We're as confused as you are!)Vincius Jr. handing Real Madrid victory...literally!Is Mourinho going to be the next Barcelona manager?See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 59min - 388 - De Bruyne is back - is a City title imminent? | Ange and Spurs hold their own at Old Trafford | 'Always watch Girona' - really? Bridgey and Phil go head-to-head!
Mark Schwarzer is joined as always by Phil Kitromilides and this week: former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges, as the guys show fine form sifting through such hot topics as:
When did the guys "show 'em what they're missing"?Newcastle and Manchester City play out a spectacular match at St. James' Park.Now that Kevin De Bruyne is back for the Sky Blues, is it now business time - ie City go full tilt for the title?The Basque Derby: in its own uniqueness, is it enough to get Schwarzie and Bridgey over to watch?#ALWAYSWATCHGIRONA takes a massive hit - and so too does Bridgey as a great yarn takes a sharp turn!See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, UEFA EURO 2024 and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 57min - 387 - 'Matildas can compete without injured Kerr' | Socceroos 'more than capable' of Asian Cup win | Girona: Europe's great entertainers
Schwarzie and Phil are joined by Thomas Sorensen this week to dissect the devastating news of Sam Kerr's ACL injury, as well as previewing the Socceroos' Asian Cup campagin.
The guys catch up on La Liga as Girona continue to impress, whilst Phil also finds the time to tell the story of the time he flew 4,000 miles only to be stood up at a Miami hotel.
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Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 1h 04min - 386 - No Salah! Mo Problems? | Journo insight into Aston Villa's 'glorious' season | Are Arsenal and Arteta starting to crack?
Mark and Phil are back after the Christmas break! This week they are Jacob Tanswell from the Athletic to dissect Villa's remarkable Premier League season and look into how Unai Emery has transformed the fortunes of Leon Bailey and John McGinn.
They also discuss how table-toppers Liverpool will cope without AFCON-bound Mo Salah, whether Brentford will let Ivan Toney go to Arsenal, and how much Spurs and Ange will miss Heung-min Son.
Phil also gives us an update on LA LIGA as Carlo Ancelotti plays the ultimate blinder with his new Real Madrid contract and Barcelona are taking advantage of those financial levers again to bring in 'the next Ronaldo Nazario' from Brazil.
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Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 55min - 385 - Christmas Special: Review of the Year 2023
It's Christmas on the Optus Sport Football Podcast, and everyone is getting into the spirit...except for Phil as he plays the part of the Grinch and refuses to wear a Christmas jumper!
Mark, Phil and Bridgey look back on a huge year of football as they reflect on the biggest stories of 2023 month by month, as well as telling some festive tales along the way.
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Sat, 23 Dec 2023 - 1h 12min - 384 - Ange and Spurs are still in the title race! | 'Weak-minded' Ten Hag was 'just avoiding the sack' at Anfield | Modric 'extraordinary' at 38
Bridgey reinforces his Ange to Manchester City campaign, whilst also berating Erik ten Hag for his tactics against Liverpool. Meanwhile Phil speaks of his admiration for Luka Modric, whilst Schwarzie insists he never scored past him!
Also, Sevilla are in turmoil again and is it ever okay to celebrate against your old club?
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Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 51min - 383 - Manchester United 'humiliated' by Bournemouth | Poch looks 'clueless' at Chelsea | #ALWAYSWATCHGIRONA
Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to assess a weekend where Erik Ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino and Xavi all look to be in trouble.
The guys also discuss the title chances of Aston Villa and Girona, as well as asking how Phil turned his six year-old son into a football hipster.
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See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European Qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 1h 01min - 382 - Scholes unloads on Rashford - but is it fair? | Wild claim: City won't win title | WILDER claim: Ange will be City's next manager!
With Mark Schwarzer once again on some fancy holiday (we assume.. is that wrong?!), Phil Kitromilides is joined by former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges and Jon Mackenzie from Tifo at The Athletic to rip through an insane match between City and Spurs, an inept performance by Manchester United against Newcastle and plenty more:
The Real Madrid player who took scissors to his socksWhy one of our guests thinks Ange Postecoglou is the Manchester City manager-in-waitingThe Premier League dark horses that could be Champions League-boundAnd why on earth Bridgey found himself surrounded by smashed glass during EURO 2004!---------------------------
See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European Qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 58min - 381 - What was it like to play under Terry Venables? | Ange Postecoglou's castle has 'started to crumble' | Is Garnacho's overhead kick the greatest ever?
With Phil AWOL for the first time this season, Schwarzie is joined by Julien Laurens and Michael Bridges to pay tribute to the late Terry Venables.
The gang also discuss:
Why Erling Haaland is the 'best Premier League striker we've seen'Why is it all going wrong for Ange and Spurs?Tony Gustavsson's Matildas futureRodrygo replacing Vinicius with ease for Real MadridHas Sergio Ramos missed more games through suspension than Bridgey played in his career?---------
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Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 53min - 380 - BONUS Episode: Ange Postecoglou & Mile Jedinak at Tottenham Hotspur
Schwarzie visits the Tottenham Hotspur training ground to catch up with fellow Aussies Ange Postecoglou and Mile Jedinak following Spurs' impressive start to the season.
Ange speaks about Spurs' incredible start, the challenges they've faced, how he's conveyed his methods to the players so quickly, what it's like working with Mile Jedinak, as well as what the National Second Tier will do for Australian football.
Meanwhile Jedinak divulges what made him join Ange at Spurs, his coaching style, ambitions for his career and reminisces on his days at Sydney United at the start of his career.
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See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 32min - 379 - 'Hungry' Socceroos make Bangladesh pay | Can Everton defy their points deduction? | How Roary The Lion scared Schwarzer's son
Mark and Phil were joined by former Danish international Thomas Sorensen to assess the Socceroos' comfortable win over Bangladesh, as well as plenty of other talking points from the world of football:
Serious injuries for LA LIGA's heavyweightsA big weekend for Aussies in the WSLEverton's point deductionPremier League team of the season so farThe La Liga mascot Olympics!---------
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Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 1h 02min - 378 - BONUS Episode: Schwarzer x Arsenal's Matildas
In this bonus episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast, Schwarzie is at Arsenal's London Colney training ground to see how Matildas Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross are finding the season so far. We also hear from their boss Jonas Eidevall, as well as Scottish international Jen Beattie.
There is lots of insightful chat (the World Cup, Arsenal and the quality of the WSL), but Mark also digs deep to get the answers to lots of other important questions:
Why is Kyra Cooney-Cross like an annoying little sister?Does Steph Catley dance along to the Veronicas in the Arsenal dressing room?Is it true that Caitlin Foord is red, white and loves Vegemite?Every match of the WSL is live and on demand on Optus Sport throughout the season.
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Thu, 16 Nov 2023 - 52min - 377 - Cole Palmer's 'cojones' settle a barnstormer at the Bridge! | Who will challenge Man City for the title? | Xavi 'under huge pressure' at Barcelona
Mark and Phil are joined by Nick Miller from the Athletic to dissect a barnstormer at Stamford Bridge, as well as discussing:
The 'outstanding' Cole PalmerWhat part of his body did Erling Haaland score with?How is Raheem Sterling not in the England squad?Who is best placed to challenge Manchester City?Manchester City's WSL troublesGirona win again!Xavi under pressure at BarcelonaIsco continuing to defy his age---------------------------
See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
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Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 1h 02min - 376 - Arteta's 'bizarre' VAR rant | Is Emma Hayes Chelsea's Fergie? | Can Girona do a Leicester!?
Mark and Phil are joined by Kelly Somers as she checks in on their FPL teams, whilst also discussing:
Arteta and Arsenal's comments on VARMarcus Rashford parting after derby defeat How badly their pre-season predictions wentEmma Hayes leaving Chelsea Can Girona win the league like Leicester did?The strength of LA LIGA this seasonWhat happens when Jude Bellingham doesn't score---------------------------
See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
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Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 59min - 375 - El Clásico AND Manchester derby in 24 hours!? | Mark and Phil's Derby Adventures
Mark and Phil reflect on a huge weekend of football on Optus Sport after attending both El Clasico and the Manchester derby in the space of 24 hours.
The guys also still somehow find time to chat about Ange Postecoglou...again! And some guy called Jude Bellingham also gets a mention or two.
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AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
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Sun, 29 Oct 2023 - 42min - 374 - BONUS Episode: Roy Hodgson x Mark Schwarzer
Mark Schwarzer sits down with his old gaffer Roy Hodgson to reflect on his 47 year managerial career, their time spent at Fulham together and how long he plans to continue as Crystal Palace manager.
They also look ahead to Palace's clash against Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, who Hodgson says has done 'a fantastic job'.
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 22min - 373 - 'Extraordinary' Sir Bobby Charlton | Arteta's 'ludicrous' goalkeeping decision | Antoine Griezmann: the complete footballer
Schwarzie, Phil and Michael Bailey from the Athletic are here to bring you all the latest from the world of football, including:
The 'extraordinary' life and career of Sir Bobby CharltonIs the Merseyside derby a big derby?Mikel Arteta's goalkeeping dilemma Phil runs out of superlatives for Antoine GriezmannA 17 year-old scores on his Barcelona debutAnd...ALWAYS WATCH GIRONAWe also get our weekly round-up of the WSL action, whilst Schwarzie and Phil look ahead to an exciting trip together next weekend.
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Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 58min - 372 - Socceroos are 'even stronger than at the World Cup' | Can Ronaldo reach 1000 goals? | Schwarzie's Beckham howler
Schwarzie, Phil and Bridgey are here to bring you all the latest from the international break including:
The Socceroos narrow defeat to England at WembleyIs enough funding being given to Australian football?Spain and Scotland are through to the Euros!Norway are struggling. How do they get the best out of Haaland?Can Ronaldo get 1,000 goals in football?We also get our weekly round-up of the WSL action, whilst Schwarzie recalls dropping a David Beckham shot into his own net.
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See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 53min - 371 - Under Ange, is this the happiest Spurs fans have *ever* been? | McTominay heroics has Ten Hag guillotine on hold | 'I don't know whether Onana can pull himself out' |
We welcome Miguel Delaney from the Independent onto today's podcast, for a hearty conversation that focuses on:
Manchester United and the heroics of Scott McTominay against Brentford - is he underrated? Is he world class? Is he simply a man who stopped Erik ten Hag from being fired for another week?Is André Onana able to pull himself out of the hole he is in, form-wise?Is this new vulnerability of Manchester City a good thing for the league - AND can Arsenal go one better this season?We preview Australia's friendly against England and ask the question: do Aussies care more about international football?---------------------------
See every match of the Premier League, LALIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
AND, watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 1h 07min - 370 - THAT 'barely believable' VAR decision | The most open Premier League ever? | WSL is back!
Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Michael Bridges to have their say on THAT VAR decision, whilst everyone's predictions get out of hand again and the Women's Super League is back! There are also rumours swirling that an Aussie football manager could be heading back to Glasgow very soon...
Watch every match of the Premier League, LA LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Watch our brand new weekly women's football show: the Women's Football Wrap on the Optus Sport app.
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Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 49min - 369 - Ange's first North London derby | Are Chelsea in turmoil? | Real 'exposed' by Atletico
It's a reaction to derby day weekend on the Optus Sport Football Podcast as we take a look at the clashes in North London and Madrid. Meanwhile are Chelsea in turmoil? And we tell the listeners why they should always watch Girona!
Mark Schwarzer is joined by Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides and ESPN's Senior Football Writer James Olley to dissect the weekend's action in the Premier League and LA LIGA.
Watch every match of the Premier League, LA LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 41min - 368 - Ange's comeback kings | Are Brighton title contenders? | Look out for that boomerang, Arteta!
Ange Postecoglou is making it impossible for us not to talk about him after his Spurs team completes a remarkable comeback against Sheffield United. Meanwhile, the crisis for Manchester United continues with defeat to 'title challengers' Brighton at Old Trafford, whilst Arteta's big call could be 'one step too far'.
With all that, as well as the latest from LA LIGA, Phil Kitromilides is joined by Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen to dissect all the weekend's football.
Watch every match of the Premier League, LA LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 47min - 367 - Hansi gets the Flick | Socceroos play 'on a potato field' | Is Neymar better than Pele!?
Hansi Flick's 'horrendous' record at Germany has got him the sack, but who should replace him? And why were the Socceroos playing on a potato field? Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Michael Bridges have their say on the first international break of the season. Things also get heated as the team debate whether Italy are still a footballing powerhouse and whether or not Neymar is worthy of breaking Pele's scoring record.
Watch every match of the Premier League, LA LIGA, European qualifiers and WSL live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 53min - 366 - Ten Hag 'in denial' | Ange Ball rolls on | Who is the signing of the window?
Mark Schwarzer is back with Phil Kitromilides as they're joined by European football expert Julien Laurens. They discuss Arsenal's dramatic win against Manchester United, another resounding result for Ange Postecoglou and who the winners and losers of the transfer window were in England and Spain.
Watch every match of the Premier League and LALIGA live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 59min - 365 - Rubiales' 'dumbfounding' speech | Was Bridgey the Geordie Marco van Basten?| Is Everton's relegation inevitable?
With Mark Schwarzer still struggling with his itinerary getting back from the Women's World Cup, Phil Kitromilides is joined by former Leeds United striker Michael Bridges and Times journalist Tom Allnutt to discuss the controversy surrounding Luis Rubiales in Spain, a Barcelona teenager making waves and whether Everton are on a downward spiral towards the Championship. And of course, we're still loving Ange Ball instead.
Watch every match of the Premier League and LALIGA live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 52min - 364 - Spurs revitalised under Ange! | We play Two Tottenham fans and a Journo | Europe's signing of the year named!
With Mark Schwarzer misreading his travel itinerary, Phil Kitromilides (Tottenham fan) drafts in Michael Bridges (Tottenham fan) and The Athletic'sCharlie Eccleshare (Tottenham journo) for a hearty chat on how the North London club has been given a new lease of life under the Aussie gaffer.
Will there be a replacement for Harry Kane on the horizon?We name the player already said to be the buy of the year in all of Europe!Plus, we put the wraps on an epic FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™Watch every match of the Premier League and LALIGA live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 46min - 363 - Spain complete FIFA Women's World Cup dream! | Lionesses miss out on Euros/World Cup double | We wrap the best FIFA Women's World Cup ever
Join Niav Owens, Catherine Cannuli, Ashleigh Sykes and Chloe Logarzo as they wrap up the final between Spain and England in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which ended in an enthralling 1-0 win to Spain.
The team put the closing touches on what has been described by many as the greatest FIFA Women's World Cup EVER!
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Sun, 20 Aug 2023 - 22min - 362 - Sweden finish 3rd, Kerr's 'dream come true' moment for Australian football
After an emotional month, it is farewell to the Matildas as they finished fourth at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. Niav Owens is joined by Ash Sykes, Jess McDonald and Catherine Cannuli to put a wrap on an emotional third place playoff.
Now, England face the might of Spain in what will be an enthralling decider on Sunday. Australia.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Sat, 19 Aug 2023 - 18min - 361 - Australia bows out to England in Sydney | Sam Kerr worldie lights up Stadium Australia | Lionesses to meet Spain in Final
After an emotional month, it is farewell to the Matildas as they bowed out to England at Stadium Australia. However, it wasn't without its stunning moments as Sam Kerr scored one of the goals of the tournament to give Australia a sniff at victory. Amy Duggan is joined by Ash Sykes, Chloe Logarzo and Catherine Cannuli to put a wrap on a riveting semi-final.
Now, England's women march on to make the final for the first time in their history, facing the might of Spain in what will be an enthralling decider on Sunday. Australia, meanwhile, play off for third place against Sweden on Saturday evening.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 26min - 360 - Spain seal maiden major final spot | Date with destiny for Australia and England
Niav Owens is joined by Ash Sykes, Heather Garriock and Jess McDonald to wrap up day one of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Semi-Finals as Spain book their spot in the decider for the first time, with Sweden eliminated at the last four stage for the fourth time. Plus a look ahead to the highly-anticipated Semi-Final showdown between Australia and England.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 19min - 359 - Ange hits the ground in London | Is Isak a threat to Haaland? | Mark's Nostradamus call on Lopetegui! | Phil's expert LALIGA Week One wrap | Schwarzie spends one week chanting Phil's name!
Well! Week one of both the Premier League and LALIGA has been and gone, and Mark and Phil join forces again to run the rule over both opening weekends.
We revisit our preview episode predictions after just a week for both bragging and head-hanging purposes!Ange Postecoglou's opening league game and the hope he has given the North Londoners - despite losing Kane!Is Alexander Isak a threat to Erling Haaland?The FIFA Women's World Cup and the effect it has had on Australia!Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 52min - 358 - Matildas create history with epic penalty shootout success | England prevail to set up semi-final showdown
Amy Duggan is joined by Cote Rojas, Catherine Cannuli and Jess McDonald to wrap up day two of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Quarter-Finals, as the Matildas continue to take the host nation by storm with an epic penalty shootout success over France while England advance to set up a showdown with the tournament co-hosts in a Sydney Semi-Final.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Sat, 12 Aug 2023 - 12min - 357 - Sweden down Japan in three-goal thriller | Spain prevail over Dutch in extra time | One more sleep until Matildas hit the pitch!
Amy Duggan is joined by Jess McDonald, Catherine Cannuli and Thomas Sorensen as two teams take a giant leap into the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ - Sweden and Spain downing Japan and the Netherlands respectively. Plus, it's inside 24 hours until the Matildas take on France in one of their biggest football matches ever - and Australia is waiting with incredible excitement!
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches - including a NEW bonus episode based on the Matildas' triumph over Canada:
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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 - 19min - 356 - HUGE Premier League Preview! | Can anyone catch Erling and City? | Fantasy Premier League Dummies Guide | LALIGA unwrapped ahead of new season
Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides kick off the Optus Sport Football Podcast for 2023/24 and are joined by Kelly Somers to add a little bit of class to proceedings, as they preview the 2023/24 seasons of both the Premier League and LALIGA!
The trio chew the fat in a fascinating discussion, hitting the big topics like:
Young player of the yearTitle winnersWho will be relegated? (Yes, we need to talk about it already!)Can anyone catch Manchester City (and Erling Haaland?)First manager to hit the chopping blockWild predictionsHow will Ange fare at Spurs?What about the other Aussies?A complete Dummies Guide to Fantasy Premier LeagueAND you can join OUR League (details below!)LALIGA: Do Real Madrid already have one hand on the trophy?Is Robert Lewandowski a 'shoe-in' for the Golden Boot?Plus, plenty more as we gear up for a massive couple of seasons in the UK and Europe!
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Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 1h 31min - 355 - France stroll into the last eight | Colombia fans to roll into Sydney | Quarter-final showdowns locked in
Amy Duggan is joined by Chloe Logarzo, Thomas Sorensen and Heather Garriock to wrap up the round of 16 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as France and Colombia wrapped up the final two places in the quarter-finals. Plus a look ahead to the battle for semi-final spots.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 25min - 354 - Matildas WIN! Aussies through to quarter-finals! | England advance in contrasting style | Round of 16 drawing to an end
Amy Duggan is joined by Tanya Oxtoby, Joe Montemurro and Chloe Logarzo to wrap up the round of 16 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the Matildas delighted another huge crowd in Sydney while England were pushed all the way to a penalty shootout. Plus a look ahead to the remaining two Round of 16 encounters.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 - 41min - 353 - USA sent home in wild penalty shootout! Australia prepare to face Denmark
Niav Owens is joined in the studio by Chloe Logarzo, Jess McDonald and Heather Garriock to wrap up another crazy day at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which saw USA bow out of the competition in a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden. Plus a look ahead to Australia's must win knockout match against Denmark in Sydney.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Sun, 06 Aug 2023 - 31min - 352 - Two quarter-finalists decided | More Round of 16 excitement to come | No additional Matildas' injury concerns
Niav Owens is joined in the studio by Ash Sykes, Jess McDonald and Thomas Sorensen to wrap up the first two round of 16 games of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. Plus a look ahead to day 17 action as two more quarter-final match-ups get decided and the Matildas edge close to their date with destiny.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 - 30min - 351 - Drama and heartache as final Round of 16 spots sealed! | Matildas relax ahead of next match | World Cup Knockout previews galore!
Kelly Somers is joined in the studio by Ash Sykes, Cote Rojas and Heather Garriock to wrap up day 14 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the group stage concludes. Plus a look ahead to the round of 16 action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 - 28min - 350 - Stunning upset in Group F | Goal of the tournament contender | Group stage coming to an end
Amy Duggan is joined by Heather Garriock, Ash Sykes and Cote Rojas to wrap up day 14 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with the fancied trio of France, Brazil and Sweden among those in action as a massive shock grabs the spotlight while a special strike floors fans in Sydney. Plus a look ahead to the final group stage matches.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 - 32min - 349 - Two more groups decided | Dutch delight in Dunedin | The Matildas' learn their next opponent
Kelly Somers is joined by Tanya Oxtoby, Thomas Sorensen and Chloe Logarzo to wrap up another huge day of action as world champions USA and European champions England finalise their group stage commitments while Australia's round of 16 opponent is confirmed. Plus a preview of what is to come for the likes of France and Sweden.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 - 28min - 348 - Matildas WIN! | We are live from Melbourne | Tony G's reaction | Who will Australia now face in the round of 16?
MATILDAS WIN! We are live - and emotional! - from Melbourne as Niav Owens, Chloe Logarzo, Joe Montemurro and Tanya Oxtoby wrap up the Matildas' match against Canada, while in the studio, Kelly Somers is joined by Ash Sykes to put the finishing touches on day 12 - and preview a big next day which sees world champions USA and European champions England in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 33min - 347 - Colombia stun Germany in incredible scenes | Silver Ferns bow out | 'Why are they being so vague about Sam?'
Kelly Somers is joined in the studio by Cote Rojas and Ash Sykes to wrap up day 11 action of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, as the second round of group stage matches end and the simultaneous encounters commence. An incredible match featuring some insane goals is discussed as Colombia down Germany, host nation New Zealand is out, plus a look ahead to the four games to come on day 12 with fate of the Matildas and star captain Sam Kerr's fitness up in the air.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Sun, 30 Jul 2023 - 27min - 346 - France and Brazil wow huge Brisbane crowd | Simultaneous kick-offs arrive | Kerr declares herself fit for battle
Niav Owens, Jessica McDonald, Cote Rojas and Ash Sykes wrap up day 10 of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with France and Brazil enthralling the throng of support in Brisbane while history was created in Perth. Plus a look ahead to a busy day 11 schedule and a chat with Matildas captain Sam Kerr.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Sat, 29 Jul 2023 - 21min - 345 - England and China draw the crowds | What is the VAR for? | France and Brazil set for battle
Niav Owens, Tanya Oxtoby, Chloe Logarzo and Thomas Sorensen wrap up day nine of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, with some big crowds in Sydney and Adelaide, the use of the VAR coming into question and a look at what's ahead with what could arguably be the game of the group phase almost upon us.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 29min - 344 - Nigeria stun Australia leaving them on brink of elimination | England v Denmark preview | USA v Netherlands wrap
Niav Owens is joined by an all-star cast in in Brisbane to debrief the Matildas' loss to Nigeria. Then we head to the studio as Kelly Somers and Catherine Cannuli, wrap up day seven of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. They dive into the heroes and the heartbreak, as three teams are sent packing from the tournament, and the crew give their predictions for a huge day eight of proceedings that see hosts Australia back in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 - 36min - 343 - Fate sealed! Three teams sent home from the World Cup, Matildas prepare for Nigeria
Kelly Somers, Catherine Cannuli, and Ash Sykes wrap up day seven of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. They dive into the heroes and the heartbreak, as three teams are sent packing from the tournament, and the crew give their predictions for a huge day eight of proceedings that see hosts Australia back in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 28min - 342 - Philippines register historic victory! | Norway slump to bottom of Group A | HUGE Matildas chat | Aussie rivals clash on day seven
Niav Owens, Joe Montemurro, Tanya Oxtoby and Catherine Cannuli wrap up day six of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, diving into an historic victory for the Philippines, and looking ahead to day seven that sees Australia's group stablemates Canada and Republic of Ireland, back in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 40min - 341 - World Cup goal frenzy! Italy, Germany & Brazil all win openers in style
Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock, María José Rojas and Jessica McDonald wrap up day five of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, diving into Marta's historic appearance for Brazil, Germany taking the biggest win of the tournament so far, and the team give their predictions for a huge day six of proceedings that see hosts New Zealand back in action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 39min - 340 - France fail to crack Jamaica | Bunny Shaw sees red! | We hear from Yallop and Grant in Matildas camp
Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock and Jessica McDonald wrap up day four of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, diving into Bunny Shaw's dismissal which will see her miss Jamaica's next match and the team give their predictions for a huge day five of proceedings that see one absolute legend of the game in action in her SIXTH World Cup.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Sun, 23 Jul 2023 - 32min - 339 - USA starlet shines bright | Lionesses pushed all the way | Denmark's late salvo
Kelly Somers, Thomas Sorensen and Tanya Oxtoby wrap up a stacked day three of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which featured two of the tournament'a favoured teams, some penalty dramas, some high-scoring encounters PLUS they preview what is to come for the likes of France and Sweden.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Sat, 22 Jul 2023 - 29min - 338 - Matildas' rivals play out dramatic match | Spanish goal blitz puts World Cup on notice! | Lionesses prepare for Haiti clash
Amy Duggan, Joe Montemurro, Catherine Cannuli and Chloe Logarzo put the finishing touches on an action-packed day two of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which featured the first red card of the tournament, a high-scoring statement by Spain PLUS they preview European champions England's first outing against Haiti.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 - 35min - 337 - Matildas WIN! | Stadium Australia lights up with green & gold | FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in style
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ kicked off in New Zealand with the co-hosts taking on Norway before Australia faced Republic of Ireland across the Tasman as the highly-anticipated tournament got off to a sensational start.
Optus Sport's Amy Duggan is joined by Joe Montemurro, Tanya Oxtoby and Chloe Logarzo to review a big day of action.
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Thu, 20 Jul 2023 - 22min - 336 - Ange Postecoglou's first Aussie interview as Tottenham manager! | Why he wanted Jedinak | Transfer challenges addressed
If you listen to no other podcast this week, listen to THIS ONE.
Tottenham's new manager Ange Postecoglou is a fascinating person to hear speak. After conquering Australia, Japan and Scotland's brutal Glasgow rivalry, the gruffly-spoken Australian speaks with Richard Bayliss, addressing his journey to the pinnacle of club football competition: the Premier League, as well as why Mile Jedinak was in his plans, the oft-mentioned hot topic of Harry Kane as well as the ongoing challenges of juggling transfers AND one of his first jobs as boss: a tour of his own country!
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 14min - 335 - Alen Stajcic and the meteoric rise of the Philippines women's national football team | The former Matildas boss and his dreams for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™
Football in Australia was shocked with the sacking of Alen Stajcic as the Matildas coach, at the eleventh hour ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019™.
Following a stint at the Central Coast Mariners and amidst COVID lockdowns, Alen found himself with a new challenge at his feet: that of guiding the Philippines women's national team through the qualification process for a World Cup. And. they made it - for the first time ever.
Hear a fascinating, candid chat with Alen as Isobel Cootes quizzes him on motivation, appreciation...and how it feels to be the coach on the sideline as your team heads into a penalty shootout!
Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 32min - 334 - BONUS: Mark Schwarzer x Brad Friedel - Forging a career as an American footballer | Jumping through hoops to Liverpool | Professionalism + intelligence = extreme longevity
Current holder of the most consecutive Premier League games played, USA legend Brad Friedel joins Socceroos and Premier League great Mark Schwarzer for a fascinating discussion on:
How the US college system compares to league academies – and which option current players should strive for.Why the MLS was so difficult to get started.The differences between his early days at Denmark’s Brondby compared to his time at Turkey powerhouse Galatasaray.The hoops he needed to jump through to get some international matches under his belt before making it to Liverpool in the late 90s – and the reaction Stateside when he was signed by the Reds.Two players he considers the best he ever played against, including one Arsenal player - and not who you might think!Brad’s career twilight at Spurs, and the one player who left a lasting impression on him, describing him as a mix of Robbie Fowler and Alan Shearer.The steps he took to manage his body, to play professionally until the age of 44.Management ambitions into the future.Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:
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Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 25min - 333 - Manchester City are European Champions! | How does City's treble stack up against Manchester United's? | Does Romelu Lukaku shoulder the blame Inter falling short? | Legacy check, is Pep Guardiola the best manager of all time? |
Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri for instant reaction to Manchester City's 1-0 win in the UEFA Champoins League final against Inter Milan.
Manchester City are on top of club football. What does it mean for the City Football Group project and the landscape of club football?Inter Milan put up one heck of a fight, what tactics did they deploy to run City so closeHow much blame does Romelu Lukaku take for failing to score with his late gilt-edged chance?Legacy check - is Pep Guardiola now the greatest club manager of all time? Kevin De Bruyne injured and off, what do we make of his contribution? Erling Haaland wins it all in season one - does this give him a free pass to leave whenever he wants? Manchester City's ascension to the pinnacle comes with a few caveats - just how much do they matter on a day like today?And all the other talking points out of the game.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Sat, 10 Jun 2023 - 38min - 332 - Special Edition: FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Preview with Matildas star Steph Catley | Matildas not scared of anyone | No three-peat for USA?! | Defending against France
It's an all-star cast on the GegenPod this week with over 250 caps for the Matildas across the panel!
Current Aussie defender Steph Catley is in town and joins Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock and Michelle Escobar to rip through the groups, touching on topics such as:
The Matildas: they're not scared of anyone!Team USA are coming off two World Cup wins in a row - is it a fait accompli that they rack up a third? MAYBE NOT!Spain remains a little unclear - but if all are available and fit, they may just run away with the whole tournamentHow do you best defend against France?As we close in on a month to go until the biggest sporting event to hit Australia in two decades, Optus Sport is the only place to watch all 64 games live and on demand!
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 57min - 331 - Is Harry Kane off to Real Madrid? | LaLiga end of season special | Phil Kitromilides on Barcelona's levers, Real's transfer targets and the six-way relegation race! | Who's coming up from LaLiga SmartBank | Lessons learned from the 2022-23 campaign |
LaLiga TV presenter and Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides joins host Teo Pellizzeri for a comprehensive end-of-season wrap for LaLiga!
The six-way relegation race on the final day as Valladolid went down.Which team was the luckiest to survive and now needs the most work in the offseason to avoid the drop? Phil's insights into who's coming up from LaLiga SmartBank Barcelona's challenging offseason. The financial state of the club and what it's done to their transfer targetsIs there any legitimacy to a potential Leo Messi return? The latest on Real Madrid's pursuit of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and moreSevilla's road ahead after another Europa League successWhat to expect from the other LaLiga teams that qualified for Europe: Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Real Betis and OsasunaPhil's final thoughts on the season that wasListen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 56min - 330 - Ange Postecoglou is the new Tottenham Hotspur gaffer! | Former Premier League stars give their verdict on this historic appointment | Former Socceroo who played for Ange tells us what to expect behind closed doors | What will Ange do about Harry Kane? |
It's an incredible moment for football in Australia as Ange Postecoglou is appointed to manage Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Michael Bridges join host Teo Pellizzeri for some instant reaction.
What it means for the game in Australia to have one of our own managing a Premier League team for the first time The big decision on Harry Kane. Sell, lose for free in a season or maybe convince him to sign a contract extension? The first transfer window, setting expectations and how he'll handle the Premier League spotlightWhat impact will this have for Tottenham's brand in Australia and the profile of the Premier League down under? How should Australian Arsenal fans feel about this?! Former Socceroo Tommy Oar takes us inside the rooms when Ange is the gaffer and tells us what the players at Tottenham can expectListen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 48min - 329 - Premier League Awards! The stars, the flops, the goals, the moments and team of the season | We role-play Poch's keep and cut list for the Chelsea summer transfer window | Isobel Cootes on all things WSL as Sam Kerr wins and Aussies come off contract |
It's a bumper GegenPod with our end of Premier League season awards! Former Premier League star Mark Schwarzer and former Matilda Amy Duggan sort out the tops and the flops at the end of a memorable campaign. Then Optus Sport's women's football journalist Isobel Cootes jumps in to talk all things Women's Super League.
Premier League team of the season - but you can only pick one player from each team!The crazy rule for end of season awards that has our experts on the hopThe goals, the moments, the meltdowns, the glory and the failure recapped We role-play Mauricio Pochettino's keep or cut assessment of the Chelsea squad A look ahead to the DFB Pokal final and the Europa League final Chelsea come out on top in the WSL again - do we celebrate them enough or does European failure linger over this season? What next for a host of Matildas off contract? Alessia Russo's future - can Manchester United back up their incredible season without her? Our experts' wish-list for something to help the WSL take the next big leap in the short termAnd plenty more. Hosted by Teo Pellizzeri.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 30 May 2023 - 55min - 328 - Relegation special! Down go Leeds United and Leicester City | Can Leeds or Leicester find 'the next Kompany' and bounce back? | Has Harry Kane played his last game for Tottenham | Everton survive but did they learn any lessons? |
Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen give the first reactions to the final day of the Premier League season with host Teo Pellizzeri.
Leeds United are relegated - are they at risk of a double drop? The surprise candidate to take over at Leeds that Mark Schwarzer drops like a bomb! Leicester City also relegated taking Aussie Harry Souttar with them down to the ChampionshipWho leaves in the fire-sale at Leicester? Can either club find the next Vincent Kompany to turn their fortunes 180 degrees and win promotion at the first time of asking? Have we seen Sam Allardyce's reputation as the fire fighter extinguished? Everton survive - but the panel are skeptical about if any lessons have been learned from another close shaveIs Everton's future as a permanent relegation battler? What next for Sean Dyche? Harry Kane scores his 29th and 30th goals but were they his last in a Tottenham shirt? Was this the last time we see Tottenham before Ange Postecoglou takes over? Aston Villa qualify for Europe First impressions on the promoted teams Would our experts pick Manchester City to win the title again or take any of the other 19 teams next season?Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Sun, 28 May 2023 - 34min - 327 - Have Manchester City won a tainted title? | Who's top of Newcastle United's Champions League shopping spree? | Relegation deciders arrive | "Reading vs Australia" for Sam Kerr's Chelsea | The most lucrative game in football |
Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the biggest topics in football from the week just gone!
Manchester City crowned champions under the cloud of the Premier League investigation - is it a tainted title?Is there a desire to stop the spending or should clubs be allowed to continue the arms race? Newcastle secure Champions League football, so who's top of their summer shopping list? The relegation battle hots up as Everton take the upper hand into the final dayThe fallout from Valencia fans' racist abuse of Vinicius Junior continues One of the panel has the guillotine out for a big name manager which will create a huge vacancy at the top of club footballChelsea lead the race for the WSL title going into the final day of the season, but why is it "Reading vs Australia" in the WSL? Coventry City vs Luton Town in the most lucrative game in football The Socceroos set for a re-match against World Champions ArgentinaAnd plenty more.
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Wed, 24 May 2023 - 54min - 326 - Arsenal 'peaked too early' and threw away the Premier League! | Does all-conquering Sam Kerr need a European Super League test? | Chelsea close in on Pochettino but will a new Spurs boss Slot in? | Bos moves to Belgium while Kisnorbo collapses in France |
Former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges and former Matilda Amy Duggan join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the biggest topics on football!
Arsenal 'peak too early' and throw away the Premier League Manchester United can lay claim to a 'successful' season as they close in on Champions LeagueSouthampton mathematically down, we rate their chances of doing a Burnley-style bounce back What the future will hold for Harry Souttar if Leicester City go down Mauricio Pochettino is almost a done deal to Chelsea while Arne Slot is the new favourite for the Tottenham vacancyBarcelona win LaLiga but Espanyol's pitch invasion grabs all the headlines. The experts discuss how to fix the problems of fan behaviour in Spanish footballSam Kerr and Chelsea win the FA Cup - but is England providing enough of a challenge for them? Could a European Super League be the answer to some of the competitive and commercial challenges facing women's football? Aussies abroad - Jordy Bos moves to Belgium for a record fee but Patrick Kisnorbo suffers relegation in Ligue 1And plenty more.
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Tue, 16 May 2023 - 56min - 325 - Do Leeds 'deserve' to go down for appointing Big Sam?! | Does the pod owe Jurgen Klopp an apology? | Leicester City looking doomed | Everton, Nottingham Forest, swing relegation struggle | Sam Kerr's Chelsea ready to wow Wembley |
Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss the biggest football talking points of the week!
Michael Bridges puts on his armor and wades into battle to defend Leeds United's hiring of Big Sam Allardyce! Do Leeds 'deserve' to go down? More twists and turns in the relegation battle as Everton and Nottingham Forest take big stridesThe top four race heats up - does the pod owe Jurgen Klopp an apology? Arsenal hoping the Champions League will provide a distraction for Manchester CityCan we feel good about Barcelona's impending LaLiga crown? What do Ange Postecoglou and Ben Brereton Diaz have in common? Play-offs set in the Championship for one golden ticket in the Premier League Sam Kerr's Cheslea set to wow Wembley again with a full hous expected for FA Cup final against Manchester UnitedAnd plenty more.
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Tue, 09 May 2023 - 59min - 324 - Ange Postecoglou 'has the heart and soul of Celtic in the palm of his hands' | Scotland's return to European and international prominence | Sam Allardyce to Leeds? | Top four title-fight! | Relegation battlers' costly slips |
Former Premier League star Thomas Sorensen and Optus Sport Celtic correspondent John McGinley join host Teo Pellizzeri to talk all things football! There's a special focus on Ange Postecoglou's Celtic this week plus all the latest talking points in the Premier League.
Celtic closing in on a domestic treble and back-to-back league championshipsHow Ange Postecoglou's management is being received and his standing within the club's historyWhat it will take for Celtic to contend in the Champions League next seasonIs Ange really leaving? Sorting the noise from the news every time the Premier League gets linkedHow long will Ange spend at Celtic before making his next big move - and where will he go? Scotland's battle for credibility in European competitionsThe long road for Scotland to qualify for a World Cup for the first time since 1998Could there be a renewed push for Celtic and Rangers to join the Premier League or a European Super League? Leeds look like sacking Javi Gracia for...Sam Allardyce?!The relegation battle and top four race hots upArsenal keep the title race interesting by beating ChelseaAnd plenty more.
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Tue, 02 May 2023 - 57min - 323 - Spurs in crisis - is Ange Postecoglou the answer? | Which clubs are prime candidates to 'do a Wrexham' | Manchester City move closer to historic treble | Garang Kuol's Scottish struggles | Do Barcelona 'deserve' their amazing LaLiga success? |
Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss the biggest issues in football this week!
Tottenham implode again - is Ange Postecoglou actually the answer to their horrendous management conundrum? More twists and turns in the relegation battleThe incredible struggle for play-off spots - and there's a dream play-off final for that last spot in the Premier LeagueManchester City move another step closer to not just the title but what would be a history-matching trebleWrexham's rise continues - which other teams in the football pyramid could be ripe for a similar fairytale? Garang Kuol's struggle for game time in Scotland Barcelona continue to dominate LaLiga but just how good can we feel about their success given the financial 'levers' that were pulled? Leah Williamson's injury robs the FIFA Women's World Cup of another of its major starsAnd plenty more.
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 - 57min - 322 - When club owners take the team talk! | Leeds United in huge relegation danger | Can Aston Villa hold on to Unai Emery? | Sam Kerr and Chelsea plot Barcelona revenge | Ange flies at Celtic as Kisnorbo falls in France |
A star-studded panel of former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to attack all the biggest talking points in football!
The relegation battle heats up for Leicester City prior to Mark Schwarzer's catch-up with Socceroo star Harry SouttarAre Leeds United in freefall? Michael Bridges gives an insight into the drubbing from Liverpool at Elland RoadHave West Ham been rewarded for sticking with David Moyes? Arsenal wobble again a the top - is there any road to them holding off Manchester City? Aston Villa rocketing up the table with Unai Emery - could he have done so well that Villa might struggle to keep him? The experts give their accounts of when owners and directors stuck their nose into team talks and football affairsAnge Postecoglou closing in on the Scottish PremiershipPatrick Kisnorbo's Troyes getting closer to relegation in Ligue 1A blockbuster Barcelona v Atletico Madrid showdown in LaLigaThe experts' tips for the WSL title showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, and Sam Kerr's Chelsea against Barcelona in the Champions LeagueAnd plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 56min - 321 - Matildas conquer England, now to take on the World! | Canada and Germany also stumble, is a path clearing to a dream FIFA Women's World Cup final? | Unstoppable Manchester City | Assistant referee elbows into the conversation |
The GegenPod is in high spirits as former Matilda Amy Duggan joins former Premier League star Thomas Sorensen and host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the big talking points in football.
Manchester City look irresistible after demolishing Bayern Munich, is there any hope Arsenal can stop them in the Premier League? Leicester City's latest lunge at survivalWhat is it about Roy Hodgson that has brought the magic back to Crystal Palace? Aston Villa flying up the table under Unai EmeryThe Matildas beat England 2-0 and look like world beaters! Canada and Germany both suffer high-profile losses, are any of the big teams in the sort of form that can worry Australia on home soil?100 days to go until the FIFA Women's World CupAnd plenty more.
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Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 51min - 320 - Manager sacking madness! Adios Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers | Special guest Pien Meulensteen on her journey to becoming a Premier League commentator! | Four-way WSL title race | Look ahead to Matildas v England |
Premier League commentator Pien Meulensteen joins former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri to launch into all the biggest talking points in football!
Graham Potter sacked from Chelsea and Brendan Rodgers gone from Leicester City as the managerial madness continuesThe relegation battle remains crazy with just three points between 12th and the drop zone - will David Moyes or Steve Cooper be next to go? Manchester United's slump in the top four race while Manchester City and Arsenal go win-for-win at the topThe four-way race for the WSL title - is it now the best league in Europe based on the results in the UEFA Women's Champions League? Who is England's answer to Alexia Putellas, set to become the nation's 'celerity footballer' Khadija "Bunny" Shaw with twice as many WSL goals as Sam Kerr - what's the reason? Matildas hit by injuries before big England test - but have England got their own issues? Herve Renard takes over at France Pien's journey to becoming a Premier League commentator. Including a candid insight into how she handles internet trolls and handles the pressure of million-viewer audiencesAnd plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 59min - 319 - Tottenham's pitch for Ange Postecoglou?! | What next for Spurs after Conte exit | England on track, Scotland make a statement, Netherlands and Denmark disasters! | Premier League is back with a bang | WSL title race going four ways | Socceroos new era |
Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges join host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the biggest talking points in the week of football.
Antonio Conte is gone from Tottenham, we run through all the candidates and how Spurs can turn their fortunes aroundWhat will the pitch from Tottenham sound like if they reach out to Ange Postecoglou, and what will Ange want to discuss if he takes their call? England kick-start their Euro 2024 qualifiers but Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands all have issues Scotland roll Spain in what could be one of the great qualifying groups - but will Erling Haaland grace it with his presence? Belgium and Portugal both have a renaissance with their ageing stars, but is it a false dawn for both nations? The Socceroos split their Ecuador friendlies as the next phase of Graham Arnold's time in charge continuesThe WSL title race is going down to the wire. The experts try to pick their winner in the four-team battleThe Premier League returns with blockbuster action between Manchester City and Liverpool - is this the weekend where Arsenal breaks away?And plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 52min - 318 - Conte's meltdown, one foot out the door at Spurs! | How long will Mitrovic be suspended for his referee shove? | Has Gareth Southgate's England gone stale? | Which famous celebrities were in our Premier League panel's entourage? |
An all-star former Premier League panel of Mark Schwarzer, Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges join host Teo Pellizzeri for this week's GegenPod!
Antonio Conte's meltdown at Spurs. We attack it from every angle. What does it mean for the club, for Conte, for Daniel Levy, for Ange Postecoglou and for Harry Kane? Roy Hodgson back at Crystal Palace as the relegation battle becomes even tighter!How long will Aleksandar Mitrovic be suspended for after his push on the referee? El Clasico signals generational change in LaLigaItaly and England clash in a blockbuster opening to Euro 2024 qualifyingWho will prevail when Sam Kerr's Chelsea take on Ellie Carpenter's Lyon? Who is the most famous celebrity our former stars had in their entourage during their playing days?And plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 1h 00min - 317 - Arnie's Socceroo tug-of-war triumph! | Should four teams get relegated from the Premier League?! | How to manage the wonderkid Nestory Irankunda | Will Kisnorbo get the guillotine in France? | El Clasico best XI of the 21st century! |
Socceroos icon Mark Schwarzer and fellow former Premier League star Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to break down the biggest issues of the football week both at home and abroad!
Graham Arnold's first Socceroos squad since the World CupNew faces including hotshot Nestory Irankunda - how do we harness the potential of this wonderkid 17-year-old?Arnie wins the four-way international tug-of-war for Alexander Robertson. We discuss the Manchester City youngsterThe future of Tom Rogic in green and goldWho wants to finish fourth in the Premier Leauge? Are Chelsea finally coming good?Is three-up, three-down the right number of teams promoted and relegated, could it be more? Could it be done with a promotion-relegation playoff?Real Madrid might already be out of chances with a nine-point deficit going into El ClasicoThe experts name their best El Clasico XI of the 21st century!And plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 56min - 316 - Bruno burning Manchester United bridges? | Former stars' relegation guarantee | Liverpool's new lease of life | Australian second division proposal gets tongues wagging | Which GK should replace Danny Vukovic for the Socceroos? |
The all-star panel of former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are back with host Teo Pellizzeri to talk about the biggest football issues of the week in the Premier League, LaLiga and close to home.
Liverpool's 7-0 romp against Manchester UnitedWhat to do with Bruno Fernandes. Captaincy stripped? Could he leave? Liverpool's rebuild, just how much work is needed now that we've seen what they're capable of? The panel give their guarantees on who will avoid relegation and why in the nine-team scrap to avoid the drop! Arsenal's last-minute heroics against Bournemouth - should they throw the Europa League to focus on the Premier League title chase? Australia's National Second Division. It's getting real now and our experts explain why it could be a game-changer for the round ball down underSocceroos selection for the Ecuador friendlies is getting closer and there are some new names that are ready for a chanceAnd plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 54min - 315 - Manchester United are back! Red Devil Special | Old Trafford correspondent Sam Pilger with all the insights from Erik Ten Hag's first trophy | Ten Hag's emphasis on character | Are the Glazers still selling and if so, who's buying? |
Optus Sport columnist and Manchester United correspondent Sam Pilger joins former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri for a Manchester United themed Gegenpod!
Manchester United win the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 final victory against Newcastle UnitedWhat Erik Ten Hag got right in the final and what he's been fixing tactically through the season Still in the hunt for three other trophies, how will the juggling act work? The transfer market and the players Ten Hag inherited, how his emphasis on character is reshaping the squad Player focus with insight into Antony, Rashford, Maguire, Martinez and moreWhat does Avram Glazer's appearance for the cup final at Wembley tell us about the family's plans to sell? Manchester United's global footprint - what next for their brand?Plus the latest headlines in the Premier League, world football and the women's game.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 55min - 314 - Will a new gaffer save Leeds? | Is Moyes taking West Ham down? | Arsenal show their character in title race | Will Manchester United destroy Karius redemption? | Women's football special - what's gone wrong with Spain!? |
Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the big talking points of the week! Then former Matilda Amy Duggan and journalist Alex Ibaceta jump in the pod to break down all the issues that have led to 15 Spain national team players going on strike in a FIFA Women's World Cup year.
Bridgey and Thomas talk:
Javi Gracia in at Leeds, can he save them? What's next for West Ham and David MoyesWhich three teams are going down? The guys make their picksArsenal open their gap at the top from Manchester City after a character-revealing win Graham Potter continues to test Chelsea's patienceSilverware on the line - will it be trophy time for Manchester United or redemption for Loris Karius?Amy and Alex talk:
Spain's 15 players in exile from the national team - why it happened, what can resolve it and will they be back for the World Cup?Where does Ballon d'Or holder Alexia Putellas stand in all thisWho is the best player in the World, is it Sam Kerr? Why can't Sam Kerr get more respect from the football world, what will it take for more Australians to get some shine? Early favourites to win the World Cup Australia to play blockbuster friendlies against both England men and womenListen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 1h 10min - 313 - Manchester United sale draws closer, who's winning the bid between Qatar and Elon Musk? | Was Nathan Jones' sacking his problem or Southampton's? | Are Liverpool back? | FIFA's relevance deprivation problem | Women's World Cup play-offs arrive |
Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are joined by former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the big talking points of the week in football!
Bridgey faces the music for backing Jesse Marsch and Nathan Jones, both now sacked!What's the answer to Southampton's problems? Leeds managerial vacancy remains a burning issueLiverpool won the Merseyside derby but are they back? Are Newcastle fading as flavour of the month? The Manchester United sale - who's winning the bidding war and how does die-hard fan Amy Duggan feel about some of the potential buyers? FIFA's Club World Cup barely makes a ripple in the pond - does it have a future? Chelsea have a great weekend in the WSL without even kicking a ball! The FIFA Women's World Cup play-offs are here and many countries are trying to qualify for the first time, you'll love our panel's picks!And plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 1h 04min - 312 - What punishments could Manchester City face? | Is there a $8 billion buyer ready for Manchester United? | Chelsea's accounting acrobatics | The latest on Liverpool's sale | Money in football special edition | Plus Jesse Marsch sacked! |
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire is our special guest on a Gegenpod that's all about money in football! Former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Mark Schwarzer join host Teo Pellizzeri to discuss:
The Premier League's sensational list of charges against Manchester City. What it means for Man City, for the Premier League and what punishments they could face How will this change the approach of other clubs backed by wealthy owners like Newcastle United? An insight into how Chelsea was able to splash the cash but play within the rules - their high risk strategy Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the battle to meet the Glazers' price-tag of $6-8bn on Manchester United Fenway Sports Group and the possible sale of Liverpool - where's it at? Wrexham's rise and what the future holds for club ownership modelsPlus our experts give their take on Jesse Marsch's exit from Leeds United, Jurgen Klopp's gruff press conference, the latest with Aussies abroad, and plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 07 Feb 2023 - 1h 04min - 311 - Arnie's got a new Socceroos contract - Schwarzer's reaction! | LaLiga special with Phil Kitromilides | What is Barcelona's weak link? | Real Madrid's big gamble on Endrick | Joao Felix's future | Who's breaking the bank for Alessia Russo? |
Socceroos Icon Mark Schwarzer gives his instant reaction to Graham Arnold's extension as the Socceroos boss. What should the expectations be for the 2024 AFC Asian Cup and the road to the 2026 World Cup?
Plus former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri are joined by LaLiga TV host and Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides to talk all things LaLiga!
How have Barcelona built their gap at the top of the league and just how precarious is their financial situation? What are Real Madrid doing to prepare for life after Luka Modric? Wonderkid Endrick has committed his future but what does that future look like? The battle for the top four and Diego Simeone's future at Atletico MadridIs Joao Felix's future in the Premier League? Villarreal, Real Betis, Sevilla and the dominance of Spanish clubs in European competitions Gennaro Gattuso is gone from Valencia - so who's getting relegated? Are we about to witness the worst LaLiga season of all time from one struggler?And plenty more including the weekend of FA Cup, transfer window latest and the audacious attempt to break the women's transfer world record for Alessia Russo.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 31 Jan 2023 - 1h 00min - 310 - Everton sack Frank Lampard, is that it for his managerial career? | Harry Kane negotiating a new contract? | Dwight Yorke's parting shot! | The WSL freezes over! |
Former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges are joined by former Matilda Amy Duggan to break down all the big talking points of the week!
Frank Lampard sacked as Everton boss - what next for this troubled club? Who's coming in and who would our experts hire?Harry Kane could be signing a new contract with Tottenham, but is Spurs the right place for him to win a major trophy? The managerial sack race in the relegation zone - who is the lowest safe team? Dwight Yorke leaves Macarthur - what does this mean for the game in Australia and for Yorke's own career?The WSL freezes over! Frozen pitches hijack the competition!And plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 1h 01min - 309 - Hugo Lloris blame game?! | Arsenal miss out on Mudryk | Rashford right to the top | Newcastle's shopping list | Are England better without the second best player in the World? | Stoke cling to Souttar |
The GegenPod dives head first into all the biggest talking points in football as former Premier League stars Thomas Sorensen and Michael Bridges are joined by former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri.
Is it time up for the error-prone Hugo Lloris or will an impassioned defence from the goalkeepers union swing your opinion? Arsenal stay top but miss out on their top transfer targets, will they regret not spending the money? Manchester United win the derby as Marcus Rashford produces 'Ballon d'Or' level performanceNewcastle's shopping list for the January transfer window Stoke cling to Harry Souttar while one gun A-League player might be set for the move of a lifetimeSam Kerr does it again in the WSL while fellow Matildas stars make progressCould England actually be better without the second best player in the World?And plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Tue, 17 Jan 2023 - 58min - 308 - Chelsea in freefall! | Manchester United's return to the title race | Arteta meltdown incoming? | Gareth's greatest goals | Maty Ryan flees Denmark | WSL and the Matildas return |
The GegenPod has former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorsensen join former Matilda Amy Duggan and host Teo Pellizzeri to break down all the biggest football talking points of the week:
Is the Graham Potter philosophy incompatible with Chelsea? Manchester United's unexpected return to the title raceMikel Arteta feeling the pressure of being topGareth Bale retires, we celebrate his greatest goals and achievementsMaty Ryan gets out of Denmark while Garang Kuol is going to ScotlandThe Matildas count down to the World Cup continues with the return of the WSLAnd plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 1h 02min - 307 - Lampard disaster at Everton! | Arsenal flex contender muscles | Is Darwin Nunez really Liverpool's problem? | Manchester United transfer window targets | Conte's latest Spurs conundrum |
The GegenPod is back into Premier League mode with former star Michael Bridges and former Socceroo Tommy Oar joining host Teo Pellizzeri to look at all the big talking points.
Everton in disarray, surely it's the end for Frank Lampard? Arsenal and Newcastle wrestle in the top four Have Manchester City become too Erling Haaland-centric? Liverpool's struggles fall on Darwin Nunez but where does the blame really lie? Manchester United's transfer window targets and the other big moves to expectWill any Premier League teams bite on the big Joao Felix price tag? A cupset from Tommy's career you'll have to hear to believe Bridgey's plate-smashing memories from when a major tournament winner came back to club footballAnd plenty more.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 1h 04min - 306 - BONUS: Frank Lampard Interview Special
In an exclusive interview with Optus Sport, Frank Lampard divulges all about his managerial journey, including his appointment at Derby, his touchline blowup with Jurgen Klopp, being dismissed by Chelsea, how he saved Everton from relegation, his future ambitions, and touches on Harry Redknapp's famous words about him when he was just 17.
Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs
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