Andy Brassell is one of the world's most respected and knowledgeable football pundits, regularly covering games across the UK, Europe and beyond. In this football podcast series, Andy travels to places as disparate as Dortmund, Los Angeles, Malmo and just about everywhere in between, meeting up with local reporters and enthusiasts to take in a game with them. The listener is transported each time from place to place and given an insight into what it's really like At The Match.
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The Football Ramble are proud to bring you On The Continent, a comprehensive look at the biggest headlines from European football every Wednesday. Co-hosts Marcus Speller and Luke Moore are joined by punditry heavyweights James Horncastle and Andy Brassell every week to dissect the big stories from the continent with more than a little knowledge and humour. Expect chat from all the big European leagues, including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue Un, as well as a few tales from off the ...
The rumours are true — On The Continent is now part of the roster on Football Ramble Daily! New episodes of OTC will now be released via Football Ramble Daily's feed on Thursdays, so we can cover all the action in a Champions League week. If you haven't already, subscribe to Football Ramble Daily in your podcast app so you don't miss anything. We'l…
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Tell me Lars: Martin Ødegaard gets his chance, Antonio Conte looks miffed, and Nabil Fekir joins Real Betis
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Velkommen to a brand new episode of On The Continent. This week, Marcus and James are joined by Norway’s finest: Lars Sivertsen! Lars talks about Norwegian wonder kid Martin Ødegaard’s move to Real Sociedad after an impressive season on loan at Vitesse Arnhem. We also squeeze in some chat about another Norwegian youngster showing great potential on…
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Neto Spend: Atletico’s summer spree continues, De Ligt joins Juventus, and the Scandinavian season has begun
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Welcome, one and all, to On The Continent—it’s a pleasure to have you with us. We begin with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, whose scrap over the Antoine Griezmann transfer continues. There has also been a chock-load of transfer activity in Turin and James talks us through the reasons behind Juventus’ effective transfer strategy. He also sings the p…
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At The Match Summer Series Ep6: Östersunds 2-1 Norrköping
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It’s part two of ATM’s Scandinavian sojourn, as we cross the border into northern Sweden to see minnows-turned-Allsvenskan fixtures Östersunds take on Norrköping on a sunny but fresh Sunday afternoon. After the home side’s Leicester-born boss Ian Burchnall addresses the Jämtkraft Arena public, we speak to Jamie Hopcutt about his journey from teenag…
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At The Match Summer Series Ep5: Rosenborg 5-1 Viking
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ATM reaches its most northern point yet on the map in part one of a Scandinavian special, as Norwegian champions Rosenborg get into the most intense part of their season. Andy catches up with Adresseavisen sports editor Charlotte Sundberg to hear about the team trying to recover from a tough start, Nicklas Bendtner’s disappearance from view and the…
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Naughty Boys: Neymar doesn’t show, Napoli’s summer fun, and Champions League changes
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Hi sports fans, it’s On The Continent time! Pleasure to have you with us. We begin with Antoine Griezmann and Neymar, who incurred the wrath of their respective clubs after not reporting for training. Is this a sign they’re both off to the Camp Nou? Listen on to find out. Over in Italy, James praises Napoli’s recent transfer business and what King …
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Bonjour, Tanguy: Ndombele arrives at Spurs, Sampdoria's signings excite and Milan are booted out of Europe
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Hello chicos, it’s On The Continent time! This week we begin with the Women’s World Cup, as Phil Neville’s Lionesses are sadly knocked out by reigning champions USA. We dissect that, before having another inevitable debate about VAR. Elsewhere, Andy talks us through both sides of new Spurs signing Tanguy Ndombele— will he be a good fit? And what wi…
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At The Match Summer Series Ep4: Spain 2-1 Germany
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At The Match gets its tournament head back on, arriving in sweltering Udine, in north-eastern Italy, for the Euro Under-21 between two of the usual suspects, Spain and Germany. Journalist Christian Hoch tells us about how the German youngsters are helping the national recover from the senior team's major stumble in Russia last year, Madrid-based Jo…
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Back in the big time: Real Mallorca make it to La Liga, Palermo in a mess, and Women’s World Cup reaches quarter finals
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Greetings all! This week, Andy returns from Mallorca to speak about their triumphant return to Spain’s top flight for the first time in six years, while in Italy James goes through the situation with Palermo and explains fully the absolute mess the club finds itself in. Elsewhere, there's Mats Hummels returning to Dortmund, the possibility of Matth…
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At The Match Summer Series Ep3: Real Mallorca 3-0 Deportivo La Coruña
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ATM gets into some island life, with Spain's domestic season still going strong in the fourth week of June. Real Mallorca host Deportivo La Coruña in the promotion playoff second leg with a place in La Liga at stake, but facing a two-goal deficit from the first game. We catch up with Mallorca fan and writer Alex Fitzpatrick as he tells us about the…
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Addio, Francesco: Totti departs Roma, Atleti get stuck into some transfers, and the Euro U21 championships roll into town
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Hi gang! You’ll be delighted to hear there’s no rest for the wicked, as the OTC chaps will continue to plough on through the summer. First up on today’s show, we head over to Atletico Madrid. They’ve been the subject of many transfer headlines over the last few weeks, so we get stuck into the rumours to try and work out who’s coming in and who’s he…
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Mailbag: Unambitious footballers, Marcelo, and a European Super League (again)
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Jonathan Wilson and James Horncastle join Luke for this edition of the Mailbag, and the team open proceedings with a look at unambitious footballers— including William Carvalho who Jonathan thinks only seems to play in green and white. Odd. Elsewhere we appraise Marcelo's time at Real Madrid, marvel at the power of languages (particularly when Bren…
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At The Match Summer Series Ep2: France 2-1 Norway
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It's the second part of ATM's Women's World Cup sojourn as the hosts come to town, and the excitement is evident as France face their toughest test yet in Norway. A sold-out stadium cheers on the hosts and the fans tell us what hosting the competition means, while former Norway international Solveig Gulbrandsen talks to us about where the Norwegian…
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A brush is a brush: Nations League wraps up, Fonseca heads to Rome, and where next for Buffon?
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It's Wednesday and that can only mean one thing - On The Continent has landed! This time around we open proceedings with an appraisal of the UEFA Nations League, now the trophy has made its way to Portugal, before having a look at the latest Euro 2020 qualifiers and taking in the latest news from the Women's World Cup. Elsewhere there's Paulo Fonse…
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At The Match Summer Series Ep1: England 2-1 Scotland
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At The Match can only start its summer series in one place - at the eagerly-anticipated Women’s World Cup. In the first of two episodes from Nice in the tournament’s opening week, we’re at the meeting between fancied England and first-time finalists Scotland, with hoards of Brits descending on a sun-soaked Côte d’Azur. Andy talks to Deborah Dilwort…
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Mailbag: Giovani Lo Celso, Maldini's gone upstairs & Bertrand Traoré
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Guten tag everyone! Welcome to the Mailbag. Andy Brassell is back alongside James Horncastle to respond to your questions on European football. We begin with a look at Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and his potential move to Spurs. After that, we shoot over to Italy where Paulo Maldini has become Milan’s technical director. James explains h…
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Inter, he’s here: Conte arrives in Milan, Madrid link up with Luka, and Julien Lopetegui returns
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Greetings one and all! This week the chaps explore the reactions from around the continent to the Champions League final. Was that disappointing feeling we felt in England reciprocated elsewhere? There’s more managerial change at the top of Serie A, as Antonio Conte’s appointment at Inter captures our imagination— could throw a spanner in next seas…
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Mailbag: Napoli's future, Bologna's turnaround and Continental starlets
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Happy weekend, one and all— welcome to the Mailbag! Jonathan Wilson and James Horncastle are still in situ and here to answer some more of your Continental queries. This time around, we take a look at Napoli and the uncertainty around their future— can they catch Juve in the coming seasons? Elsewhere, we revel in Bologna's miraculous turnaround (an…
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Over the line: Atalanta qualify for the Champions League, Gattuso parts ways with Milan and Marseille have a new manager
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My word, the final day of the season in Italy didn’t disappoint, did it? After free-scoring Atalanta qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history, James speaks of his admiration for the club and the manager Gian Piero Gasperini. Meanwhile over in France, Marseille have appointed André Villas-Boas! A bit baffled, James and …
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Mailbag: Fabio Liverani and Lecce, Marseille, Fiorentina, and the great Claudio Pizarro
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Happy Saturday, one and all! This time around on *your* Mailbag, we kick off proceedings with talk of the magnificent job Fabio Liverani has done at Lecce, a team who will be plying their trade in Serie A next season for the first time since 2006. After that we pack in questions about clubs in Europe with the most untapped potential, the finest you…
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So long, Max: Allegri does the off, Galatasaray secure the title, and is Gareth Bale on the move?
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The football may be winding down for the season, but that doesn't mean On The Continent are showing any signs of slowing up. Straight off the bat this week we tuck into the somewhat surprising news that Max Allegri has been given the boot at Juventus, as well as speculating who the next boss of the Old Lady might be. Elsewhere in Serie A, there's p…
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Mailbag: David Wagner, Free Transfers and Davide Moscardelli
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Greetings all, it’s Mailbag time! We begin with Schalke’s decision to appoint former Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner after their disappointing season. James and Andy then delve into the world of free transfers and the reasons for players potentially running down their contracts. After that, James talks to us about Serie B hero Davide Moscard…
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Griezmann and Robin: Antoine Griezmann announces he’s leaving Atletico, Robin van Persie hangs up his boots and the title race is still alive in Germany
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With the news that Antoine Griezmann has finally announced his departure from Atletico, we discuss how this will affect the club’s future. Then, we celebrate Robin van Persie as he brings his storied career to a close. Over in Germany, Andy weighs up both Bayern and Dortmund’s chances of clinching the title on the final day of the season, and there…
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Mailbag: Norway, Financial Fair Play, and Rafael Benitez
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We start this weekend's Mailbag episode with a rare trip to Scandinavia, focusing on what's gone wrong so far for Rosenborg in the Eliteserien. After that, there's time to assess who's on the better international comeback trail, Italy or Netherlands? We follow those two hot potatoes with a look at Rafael Benitez's reputation in Europe, but not befo…
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That night at Anfield: Liverpool shock Europe, Diego waves goodbye, and Bayern do their thing
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The morning after Liverpool did *that* to Barcelona, we descend on the studio to discuss what it means for Barcelona, Ernesto Valverde, and Lionel Messi, as well as taking the time to congratulate Liverpool on what looks to be an era-defining performance. After that, it's a tearful goodbye from Diego Godin as he waves farewell to Atletico Madrid, w…
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At The Match S2 Ep10: Galatasaray 2-0 Besiktas
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For the second leg of our Istanbul weekend, ATM crosses the capital to immerse you in the huge derby clash between Galatasaray and Besiktas, a crucial game in the closely-contested race for the SüperLig title. We join Galatasaray's chief scout and head of perfomance analysis Emre Utkucan in the build-up to kick-off at a deafening Türk Telekom Arena…
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At The Match S2 Ep9: Kasimpasa 1-3 Fenerbahçe
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We arrive in Istanbul for the first of a weekend double-header, with Kasimpasa taking on struggling giants Fenerbahçe at the Recip Tayyip Erdogan Stadium in the heart of the Turkish capital. After overcoming a few difficulties actually getting in - thanks to Mbaye Diagne's exit and the club shop sale rail - ATM samples the joy of the Kasimpasa band…
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Mailbag: Erik Ten Hag, dining at the top table, and what next for La Dea?
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This weekend's Mailbag starts with chat about man-of-the-moment Erik Ten Hag. Can the boys see Ajax manager as a future Barcelona boss? After that, given that James has been waxing lyrical about Atalanta all season, how does he see their future? And what may come of their best players? Elsewhere, and before we chip off to enjoy the rest of the week…
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Visca Barca: Valverde's men clinch La Liga title, Benfica seize the initiative, and Milan continue to wobble
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Greetings one and all to this latest episode of On The Continent, your one-stop shop for everything European football. On today's show we start by running the rule over Ernesto Valverde's achievements at Barcelona in light of their title win and after that and a quick stop off at Getafe, we head to Portugal as Benfica take control in Liga Nos. Ther…
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At The Match S2 Ep8: Chelsea 1-1 Lyon
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It's the sharp end of European competition and At The Match is there as Chelsea welcome all-conquering Lyon to south-west London in the second leg of the Women's Champions League semi-final. Experience a dramatic afternoon in front of a full house as the best women's team in the world is given a full examination, before Lyon's England defender Lucy…
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At The Match S2 Ep7: Getafe CF 0-0 Real Madrid
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At The Match finds itself in the outskirts of the Spanish capital on an unseasonally chilly Thursday night, hot on the trail of one of the stories of the season - with modest Getafe, used to living in the shadows of Real Madrid and Atlético, standing on the brink of a glorious Champions League qualification. Andy joins author and lifelong Geta supp…
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Mailbag: Hirving Lozano, Italian insignia, and the top five European leagues
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Howdy y'all! And a very warm welcome to this weekend's Mailbag. We are hugely excited to have your ears. This time around, we open with a question about PSV's Hirving Lozano - why has it all gone quiet? After that we run the rule over crests and insignia found on Serie A shirts, ask if it's a lazy cliché to talk about the 'Top 5 European Leagues', …
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Don't Tuchel me: PSG, Juventus and PAOK are victorious, but Basaksehir are made to wait
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There's a lot to get through this week as we find ourselves firmly ensconced in the business end of the season. First up, Juventus and PSG wrap up their respective league titles, but what next for Thomas Tuchel and Max Allegri? Elsewhere, PAOK have also done the business in Greece for the first time in generations, but over in Turkey Basaksehir fac…
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Mailbag: Pep, AZ Alkmaar, and an errant herd of deer
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This week Jonathan Wilson sits in for the absent James Horncastle to discuss Pep Guardiola’s Champions League record post-Barcelona, giving us reasons for his lack of success. Andy talks up Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz, and explains why he believes the German youngster can go to the very top. Elsewhere, there’s some chat about who Real Madrid may…
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Ooh aah, just a Lille bit: PSG pile in, Ajax step up, and all aboard the Turkey trot
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Hold the back page! OTC is back, and returning alongside Mr Marcus Speller is the great Jonathan Wilson, who steps in replacing the absent James Horncastle (currently on assignment in Turin, picking over the bones of Juventus' doomed Champions League campaign). This week, we drink in Ajax's glory, marvel at Lille's miraculous season as they look se…
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Mailbag: Antonio Conte, Alexander Isak, and community spirited clubs
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Which UK newspaper does Antonio Conte read? Just one of the questions the team attempts to answer on this Saturday's Mailbag. We also spend a good amount of time talking about an exciting young Swedish forward, finding out who the most progressive, community spirited clubs in Europe are, and answer as many of your Twitter questions as we can! Apolo…
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Return ticket: PSG miss their chance, Bruno Fernandes takes his, and The Aeroplane lands back in Florence
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Welcome to another brand new edition of On The Continent! It's bloody lovely to have you with us. We kick off proceedings with a look at PSG, who, thanks to a combination of a lack of focus and the efforts of Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, failed to clinch the Ligue Un title against Strasbourg. Don't worry though, Paris fans, we're fairly certain they'l…
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At The Match S2 Ep6: Bayern Munich 5-0 Borussia Dortmund
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It's the big one in Bavaria as At The Match heads to Der Klassiker, finding Bayern and Dortmund fans full of excitement for this title tussle...which nevertheless follows a familiar script. Andy catches up with journalists Raphael Honigstein, picking over Bayern's hiccups this season and getting some perspective on the club post-Allianz Arena, and …
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Mailbag: Alen Halilovic, Wu Lei, Daniel Farke, and league-based stereotypes
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Luke anchors proceedings on this week's Mailbag, and puts questions to James and Andy about former wonderkid Alen Halilovic, current Chinese sensation Wu Lei, everyone's favourite ageing goalscorer Fabio Quagliarella, and how he compares to Luca Toni. Elsewhere there's a good discussion about whether the old-fashioned league stereotypes still apply…
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At The Match S2 Ep5: Sporting 1-0 Benfica
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At The Match rolls into Lisbon for a crucial derby, with Sporting facing Benfica for a place in the Taça de Portugal final. It's an all-day affair, with Andy catching up with Tusta from the Juventude Leonina ultras group as they prepare for the visit of their bitter rivals, before meeting PortuGOAL.net head honcho Tom Kundert to wax lyrical on the …
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See you in Strasbourg: Dortmund edge ahead, Coutinho flounders, and racism rears its ugly head again
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A very warm welcome once again to On The Continent, your one stop shop for all things European football. We start this week with an excited look ahead to Der Klassiker, a game that takes place with both sides locked together at the top of the Bundesliga. After that it's Philippe Coutinho and his trials and tribulations at Barcelona, Zizou giving hi…
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Mailbag: Saúl Ñíguez, Daniele Rugani, and release clauses
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Roll up, roll up, ladies and gentlemen! It’s the Mailbag, and what a show we have for you! Andy Brassell and James Horncastle answer your European football questions, with a Scottish accent or two thrown in along the way. Just for good measure. This week, minimum fee release clauses in player contracts are discussed, with differing opinions coming …
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The party continues: Italy deliver, France delight, and Portugal bore on
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It's Wednesday, so that must mean it's time for another episode of On The Continent! This time around, the team wrap up the international break by poring over the latest news on Euro 2020 qualification from France, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Netherlands. In addition to all of that, the ugly spectre of racism rears its head again, both here and ov…
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At The Match S2 Ep4: France 4-0 Iceland
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It’s off to Paris as the world champions begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against Iceland in a re-run of their 2016 quarter-final. Paris-based journalist Jonathan Johnson talks to Andy about the growth of star trio Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé, and how a previously tense relationship between Les Bleus and the Stade de Fr…
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Mailbag: Dissent, Dennis Praet, and denizens of the loan system
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It's that time of the weekend again! Strap your headphones on and take in this week's Mailbag, in which Luke, Andy and James discuss your burning questions about European football. This time around, why do players continually get away with disrespecting match officials? A concerned American listener wants answers... Elsewhere, what's Sampdoria's De…
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Return of Monchi: Sevilla get their man back, Inter win the big one, and Militao makes his move
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Hello everyone, and a very warm welcome to this week's On The Continent. There's big news in Seville as the world's most famous Director of Football goes back to the city that made his name, and elsewhere in Spain, Real Madrid announce the signing of defensive colossus Eder Militao for a paltry 50 million Euros. Also on today's episode, we belatedl…
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Mailbag: Jogi Loew’s bold decision, Karius in crisis and Italian managers
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Plenty of goalkeeper chat on this week’s Mailbag with Karius’ latest woes in Turkey being discussed, which are in stark contrast with Wojciech Szczesny’s impressive performances in Italy. We also take a look at Jogi Loew’s controversial decision to cut Boateng, Muller and Hummels from the Germany international set up and James talks up Gian Piero G…
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At The Match S2 Ep3: Juventus 3-0 Atlético Madrid
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This week At The Match takes you to Turin, where they’re used to mountains - and who else but Cristiano Ronaldo helps them to climb a particularly steep one to keep his, and Juventus’ Champions League dream alive. Locally-based journalists Lorenzo Bettoni, Romeo Agresti and commentator Sheridan Bird talk us through the Ronaldo effect, a white-hot a…
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Allegri knows: Juventus sensationally go through in the Champions League, Ranieri’s back at Roma and Zidane returns to his old stomping ground too
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We begin with that incredible win for Juventus over Atletico Madrid and give much praise to Massimiliano Allegri and his tactics. Staying in Italy James explains why Claudio Ranieri fits in nicely at Roma despite his recent sacking at Fulham. Elsewhere, there’s the small matter of Zinedine Zidane returning to Real Madrid and all that may ensue at t…
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Mailbag: Sergi Samper, Sandro Tonali, and the football hype machine
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A bit of a special on young players this weekend - we start with a look at former Barcelona wonderkid Sergi Samper as he announces his move to Vissel Kobe in Japan, before assessing one of Serie B's brightest talents, Sandro 'The Next Pirlo' Tonali. After that we attempt to shine a light on what top level scouts are looking for when they watch youn…
