Best English Football Podcasts (2024)

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Replays 32:12

2d ago32:12

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FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024/25 competition. All rounds of the Emirates FA Cup will also be played on weekends, including the fifth round which has been played in midweek for the past five seasons. The changes come as part of a new six-year agreement between the Football Association and the Premier League…

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23/24 JORNADA 30: Sporting edge closer to the title + Roger Schmidt's future at Benfica? 44:46

2d ago44:46

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Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol This week Sporting edge closer to clinching the Primeira Liga title with a big win against an impressive Vitória side. Benfica win comfortably against Farense but does fan unrest spell the end for Rog…

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Learn English Through Football: (to) Claw 5:11

4d ago5:11

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The learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the word ‘claw’, and how it is used in combination with other words. You can find a transcript of the show below, which is great for learners of English to […] The post Learn English Through Football:…

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Real PSG Munich Dortmund into the Semis | European Qtr Final Match Reviews 38:56

7d ago38:56

38:56

Tim and Tom discuss the 4 champions league quarterfinal replays as well as the europa league. Which players stood out? Which teams are looking good? Who's going to win it? Is English football overrated?

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Captains 38:02

9d ago38:02

38:02

Just how important is the captain of a team? They divide up the matchday tickets for other players, lead the team out, choose which end to attack and, if you're really lucky, they may just be the difference between success and failure.By Football & English

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23/24 JORNADA 29: Sporting go 7 points clear + Conceiçã has a meltdown! 1:00:44

9d ago1:00:44

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Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol This week we discuss Sporting's continued run towards the Primeira Liga title as they go 7 points clear at the top of the table! Benfica switch things up in the league as their focus switches to the E…

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Delicately Poised – 2024 Champions League Quarter Finals 10:09

13d ago10:09

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In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language to describe the four first leg quarter finals of the Champions league which are all delicately poised - all eight sides feel they still have a chance of qualifying for the semi finals. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Delicately Poised – 2024 Champions League Qua…

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Quarter Final 1st Leg Champs & Europa Leagues Review 36:37

14d ago36:37

36:37

Tim and Tom discuss the first leg matches between Arsenal and Bayern Munich; PSG and Barcelona; Atletico Madrid and Dortmund; Real Madrid and Manchester City; Liverpool and Atalanta; and Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham. Lots of great goals, outstanding performances and fixtures that are poised on a knife's edge!…

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Tragedy Chanting 32:53

16d ago32:53

32:53

Football fans are known for being loyal and doing as much as they can to try to help their team win. But a minority of supporters think that means chanting about tragic events involving the opposition, and authorities are coming down hard with banning orders. This week we’re exploring one of football’s worst aspects: tragedy chanting.…

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23/24 JORNADA 28: Sporting beat Benfica to get one hand on the Primeira Liga trophy! 1:04:04

18d ago1:04:04

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Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol This week we discuss all the action from the Lisbon derby as Sporting beat Benfica to get one hand on the Primeira Liga trophy! But is the title already theirs? And where does this result leave not ju…

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Learn English Through Footbal Podcast: Cameo 5:43

20d ago5:43

5:43

The learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the word ‘cameo’ There is a transcript of the show below, which can be used by learners of English to practice listening and reading skills. It can also be used […] The post Learn English Through Foot…

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Substitutions 35:33

23d ago35:33

35:33

Excited about the chance to come off the bench and change the game? Or frustrated because you’re not starting? Substitutes play a crucial role in deciding football matches, and this week we required a substitute of our own! Unfortunately, we are not able to publish the interview we conducted with a staff member at one of the world’s biggest footbal…

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23/24 JORNADA 27: Things start to get ugly as the season nears it's climax ... 47:34

24d ago47:34

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Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol This week things get ugly in the Primeira Liga as the season nears it's climax! Porto fall to a shock defeat away at Estoril in a game with 3 red cards, a controversial penalty decision, and some seri…

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: As it Stands/Standings 6:03

1M ago6:03

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In this football language podcast we look at the word 'stand' and see how it is used in different ways in football. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: As it Stands/Standings appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By languagecaster.com

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Learn English Through Football: Byline 6:26

1M ago6:26

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This learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the word ‘byline’, and how is it different from goal line. There is a transcript of the show below, which can be used by learners of English to practice listening […] The post Learn English Through F…

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23/24 JORNADA 26: Sporting put 6 past Boavista! 55:12

1M ago55:12

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Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Support the show by becoming a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol This week we discuss wins for Sporting, Benfica, Porto, and Braga, as Viktor Gyökeres once again strikes fear into the hearts of Primeira Liga defenders as Sporting score 6 again…

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Last 16 Champions League Review 38:56

1M ago38:56

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Tim and Tom discuss the 2nd leg champions league ties between Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, Arsenal and Porto, Real Madrid and Red Bull Leipzig, and they preview the mouth-watering quarter final ties after the UEFA draw on Friday. They also briefly discuss the prospects for Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool and West Ham in the Europa league quarter fi…

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Shirt Swapping 36:21

2M ago36:21

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It’s often seen as a symbol of solidarity and mutual respect between two footballers. Shirts that hold incredible value and are often some of the most sought-after memorabilia items. But isn’t it really just swapping a smelly, sweaty shirt that will likely be packed away in a box somewhere?By Football & English

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23/24 JORNADA 24: Porto SMASH Benfica in massive Clássico! 53:23

2M ago53:23

53:23

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio on Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol This weekend's podcast is naturally dominated by an astonishing Clássico between Porto and Benfica which saw Porto thrash Benfica 5-0 at the Estádio do Dragão, as Sergio Conceição o…

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Turn Around (The Game) 7:35

2M ago7:35

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In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'turn around (the game)' which is used to describe comebacks. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Turn Around (The Game) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By languagecaster.com

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Zombie Football 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

This week's football language podcast looks back at the 2023 African Nations Cup tournament in Ivory Coast and we'll be looking at the phrase 'Zombie Football'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Zombie Football appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By languagecaster.com

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Sin Bin 31:59

2M ago31:59

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Examining the impending trial of blue cards and sending players to the 'sin bin' for cynical fouls and dissent.By Football & English

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23/24 JORNADA 24: Sporting drop points and Benfica go top! 55:25

2M ago55:25

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Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol This week Barney & Albert discuss one of the best weekends of the season so far, with plenty of goals, drama, upsets, and everything in between! Sporting drop points against Rio Ave and allow Benfica …

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J.League 2024 Preview 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

Another exciting J.League season is about to kick off. How close will Tomo and Tommy get with their predictions?By Football & English

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23/24 JORNADA 22: Pressure mounts on Sérgio Conceição & Artur Jorge ... 59:06

2M ago59:06

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Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a LBF Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol This week we're back to discuss Jornada 22 of the 23/24 Primeira Liga season, and whilst it was wins all round for the top 4, all is not as it seems for Braga and Porto who both have clouds hanging over them and th…

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Asian Cup 2023 Review 25:30

2M ago25:30

25:30

Looking back on a disappointing Asian Cup for Australia and Japan. Did we really enjoy it?By Football & English

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Hammers Humiliation | AFCON Final | Champs League last 16 preview 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

Tim and Tom discuss the discontentment among West Ham fans and whether it is justified, following Arsenal's 0-6 thrashing at the London stadium. They also discuss the spectacular final of the African cup of nations and the many heroes for the Ivory Coast who ran Nigeria ragged on the night. They finish with a preview of the champions league last 16…

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Learn English Through Football: (to) Lump 5:33

2M ago5:33

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This learn English through football podcast explains the language of football: the words, phrases, and cliches used in the game. This week, we look at the verb ‘to lump’. There is a transcript of the show below, which can be used by learners of English to practice listening and reading skills. It can also be […] The post Learn English Through Footb…

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Initiations 32:27

3M ago32:27

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Some see it as a rite of passage, to be welcomed into the group. Others see it as an outdated practice, intent on welcoming people by testing, embarrassing and shaming them first. Welcome to the sometimes fun, sometimes bizarre and sometimes outright illegal world of football initiations. 新たなチームに加入するサッカー選手たちは、チームに迎え入れられるために、とある儀式を行います。時代遅れの慣習だと指摘する…

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XGordinary Arsenal Fire on All Cylinders 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

Tim and Tom discuss the big games from last weekend, including Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Liverpool, Luton Town's great run of goals and form, Chelsea's slump in quality and the rise of Manchester United following two victories in 4 days against Wolves and West Ham.

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What's on our Minds 30:55

3M ago30:55

30:55

Talking about some of the things happening in the world of football lately.By Football & English

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Klopp Clocks Out | Xavi Breaks Free 37:08

3M ago37:08

37:08

Tim and Tom discuss the recent announcements of Jurgen Klopp and Xavi Hernandez to retire from their management an senior coaching positions at Liverpool and Barcelona respectively. What were there reasons? Can we expect to see them again? How will Klopp be remembered in comparison to see of the other managerial greats to have graced the stage of t…

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Allianz Cup Final LIVE from Portugal! 1:04:48

3M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

On a very special episode of the Long Ball Futebol podcast, join Albert & Barney on their journey from the UK to Leiria in Portugal to watch the Allianz Cup final LIVE! On this audio diary podcast from a weekend in Portugal, we take you with us to the final of the Taça da Liga between Braga & Estoril for some fantastic football, amazing atmosphere,…

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Giant killing – AFCON 2023 Group Stage Review 10:12

3M ago10:12

10:12

This week's football language podcast looks back at the group stages of the 2023 African Nations Cup tournament that is taking place in.... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Giant killing – AFCON 2023 Group Stage Review appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By languagecaster.com

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