Best Rotimi Daramola Podcasts (2024)

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Ancelotti's Structured Freedom, Kroos Kontrol and Mr. Champions League (Ep. 234) 1:25:53

3M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

In this episode, Gabi and Adebukola join me to preview Real Madrid's 2023/2024 season. A phenomenal season by all standards, the fans talk me through Madrid losing just once through out the season and Carlo's "quiet leadership." We also talk about the evolution of Vini Jr., Madrid without Kroos, Bellingham's growth and the future of Mbappe at the S…

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FIFA Master 101: A Deep Dive into the Highest Ranked Sports Management Course in Europe (Ep. 233) 1:39:17

6M ago1:39:17

1:39:17

"Revelatory. Expository. Insightful." In this episode, Debola Adebanjo joins us (again) to discuss life after leaving the BBC. As a 2022 graduate, she also shares detailed insight into how the FIFA Master programme works, work ethics that influence and Arsenal. Check out the time-stamp below: 00:00 - Meet Debola Adebanjo (again) 03:40 - Leaving the…

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Unveiling the Mystery of Women's Football in Nigeria (Ep. 232) 1:00:21

7M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

In this episode, Dorcas takes us through the world of women's football in Nigeria. She highlights the women's league, points out its challenges and reveals its money channels. Find the timeline below 00:00 - 03:22 - Introduction 03:22 - 04:15 - Celebrating Women's Day 04:15 - 08:00 - Why Women's Football? 08:45 - 09:45 - Follow Dorcas on Twitter 09…

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How Far Away is Arteta from a Premier League Title This Season? (Ep. 231) 11:08

7M ago11:08

11:08

At this stage last season, the Gunners were Premier League title contenders. That year, they had only Manchester City to contend with - and they came short. This season, Arteta's men are in a three-horse race for league title, with Liverpool also in the race. With a better team at his disposal, what's stopping Arsenal from a first title win in two …

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Leverkusen's Schadenfraude and Barcelona's 'Surprising' Jersey Sales (Ep. 230) 17:26

8M ago17:26

17:26

In 2023, Barcelona was reported to have made $192mln from kit sponsorship and merchandise sales. How did the Catalan giants pull this off? Bayern Munich's dip in form may be bad news for Tuchel. But it is great news for Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen. Follow us on Twitter @The90MinsPlus.

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Triumphant Eagles, Comparing AFCON's Lions & Ghana's Unique Problem (Ep. 229) 1:03:56

9M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

It's been an eventful first round of AFCON games. In this episode, Papi the Great is joined by Tosin, Tolu and Adedeji to discuss the results so far. They touch on the surprise packages, predict the 'Final Four' and rate Nigeria's Super Eagles. Follow us on Twitter @The90MinsPlus 00:00 - 05:18 - Intros and Final Predictions 05:18 - 16:30 - Round 1'…

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AFCON '23 - Fan Complaints and Shock Results (Ep. 228) 20:52

9M ago20:52

20:52

AFCON '23 is underway in Cote d'Ivoire. And so far, the glitz and glamour of the opening ceremony has been matched by the shocking results on the pitch. Egypt needing a penalty to salvage a point in the 7th minute of extra time has to be the peak of the drama. However, the (almost) empty stadia has been concerning for journalists and a topic of deb…

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Ep. 227: End-of-the-Year Football Marketing & an Unforgettable 2023 16:28

9M ago16:28

16:28

Is it a coincidence that some of the best Premier League games happen just days to the end of the year? Are the Italians trying to replicate a superb marketing strategy by making the #JuventusRoma clash the clash Serie A game of the year? In other news, what a year 2023 has been! Here's wishing you a prosperous 2024. Follow us on X (formerly Twitte…

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Ep. 226: All Arguments Around Jose Peseiro's List are Valid 16:28

10M ago16:28

16:28

One of the best ways to know a tournament is just around the corner: The outrage/displeasure/outcry that comes with a squad list announcement. Fans have been debating the composition of Jose Peseiro's list. To a sect of fans, the Super Eagles Nigeria manager seems biased. To others, a spot in the national team should be handed out on merit. The mos…

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Ep. 225: Victor Osimhen is CAF POTY: Counter-opinions Should not be Derogatory 19:47

10M ago19:47

19:47

The Nigerian striker was on course to be announced as CAF Player of the Year. What seemed to be a general consensus kicked up a bit of dust just hours before the award winner was announced. And again, the ugly head of 'My Opinion vs. Your Opinion' again reared its ugly head in football. Here we are, again asking: Are some comments in football more …

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Ep. 224: When Was the Last Time Manchester City Conceded Four? 20:15

11M ago20:15

20:15

Stamford Bridge served football fans a classic when Chelsea and Manchester City played out an enthralling 4-4 draw. Now that the dust has settled, it's time to ask questions about both teams and Erling Haaland.

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Ep. 223: How Much are Apologies in Football Worth? 20:23

11M ago20:23

20:23

In the Premier League this season, poor refereeing decisions have largely been accompanied by apologies. The PGMOL have been seen expressing regret to clubs who have been affected by the errors of their officials. But to what end? Are these apologies supposed to mean anything? Are they even necessary if the officials keep making these errors?…

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Ep. 222: Ballon d'Or - Making a Case for Julian Alvarez 15:36

1y ago15:36

15:36

It's that time of the year when the initial Ballon d'Or shortlist surfaces and various fanbases make their argument. After what was a mind-blowing debut season as a Manchester City player in which he won The Treble, Erling Haaland has been nominated for the award. Same as Lionel Messi who, for the umpteenth time, has made the shortlist. But this ti…

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Ep. 221: Serie A Returns and (the Uncomfortable) Early Referee Apologies 16:14

1y ago16:14

16:14

The third weekend in August was one like no other. It had the World Cup final, more Premier League games and, of course, the return of Serie A football - featuring a handful of sumptuous goals. But what's a weekend of football without questionable refereeing calls? That they're coming early in the season, should fans be worried?…

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Ep. 220: An Unforgettable FIFA Women's World Cup 10:20

1y ago10:20

10:20

Three African countries qualifying for the knockout stages is a rarity on the world stage when it comes to soccer. But it has happened, being one of the many firsts, that the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has served since it began on the 20th of July.

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Ep. 219: Europa League final: An unstoppable force v An immovable object 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

20:54

It's football heritage like football fans would rarely see. On on hand, a Sevilla side that needed extra-time to get past Juventus in the semi-finals. On the other, an AS Roma side that needed extra-time to get past Feyenoord in the quarter-finals. The goal: To win the Europa League. Legacy, history, experience are all at stake as another continent…

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Ep. 218: Bellissimo! - Italian Beauty in the Champions League 15:29

1+ y ago15:29

15:29

And then they were EIGHT! As things get heated up in the UCL, the Italians have stolen the headlines. From the teams to the gaffers, it seems like Operation Resucitate Calcio in the Champions League this season. Also, as we countdown to the draws, Real Madrid seem to be the only side flying the Spain colors. Are they the team to beat (again) this s…

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Ep. 217: Why is the Tight(le) Race in the German Bundesliga Not As Popular? 15:34

1+ y ago15:34

15:34

In the German Bundesliga, Bayern Munich (in 1st place) and SC Freiburg (in 5th place) are separated by just five points. These two sides, including the three sandwiched in-between are still technically alive in Europe. Add to that the 12 rounds of league games still to be played, and a lot can still happen in this race. However, this does not take …

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Ep. 216: No Longer Lonely at the Top for Arsenal as They Get Unfriendly Company 14:15

1+ y ago14:15

14:15

Arsenal's loss to Manchester City was their first at the Emirates this season. Now joint-top of the Premier League table (second no thanks to goals difference), Arteta's got company in a position that was once lonely. Can the Gunners go the distance this season?

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Ep. 215: 4 Factors That Can Stop Arsenal from Winning the Premier League Title 16:08

1+ y ago16:08

16:08

With the second-best offense and second-best defense in the league, Arsenal are cruising at the top of the Premier League table. As the second half of the season kicks off, the conversation has shifted to whether or not they can win a first Premier League title since 2004. They've shown how strong they are as title contenders. But can they overcome…

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Ep. 214: Arsenal Fans Can't Wait for Man. United & the Abrupt End to a 9-game Winning Run 10:49

1+ y ago10:49

10:49

Arsenal fans are on top of the world, no thanks to their fantastic form and their 8-point lead at the top of the table. They're now looking forward to their heavyweight clash against the only side that has defeated them in the league this season, Manchester United. For the Gunners, it's all about getting their own pound of flesh. For the Red Devils…

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Ep. 213: Juventus' Water-tight Defense Another Reason to Love the Serie A this Season 7:48

1+ y ago7:48

7:48

Here's one of world football's worst kept secrets: Juventus boasts the best defense in Europe's top five leagues. That's better than Newcastle - the best defense in the Premier League with 11 goals conceded - and Bayern Munich - with 13 shipped in. It's even better than Lens' 11 goals conceded, which is the best (coincidentally) defense in the Fren…

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Ep. 212: Chelsea's 1st Half vs. Man. City's 2nd Half 6:16

1+ y ago6:16

6:16

Chelsea's first half performance had us thinking about why the Blues fans were skeptical about facing Man. City. Their second half display, however, proved that the fears were true. On the other hand, champions Manchester City, showed the world why they're back-to-back Premier League champions, especially with Pep Guardiola's 2nd half subs and the …

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Ep. 211: Playing Second Fiddle in a World Cup Year & Mendy's Benteke-Haaland Comparison 10:21

2y ago10:21

10:21

Who wants to be second choice in their football club? Maybe former Liverpool super-sub, Divock Origi. But you won't find a lot of other players happy to be unsure of a starting berth in their clubs. With a World Cup tournament in the offing, players are looking for more playing time. And that's affecting a lot of other things. In other news, Edouar…

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Ep. 210: Bayana Bayana's Statement Win & a Botswana to Worry About 9:00

2+ y ago9:00

9:00

The Super Falcons' #GoingFor10th mission had a false start in Morocco on the 4th of July.Unlike in a 100m dash and similar to a Mario Kart game, they have a handful of lives left. If they must get La Decima, they must defeat Botswana - at least to start with; one of the only two sides that scored 4 goals in their opening game.In other news, was tha…

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Ep. 209: Paolo's Revelations & the Premier League's Advantage 13:57

2+ y ago13:57

13:57

The gap between the Serie A and the Premier League is widening. And one man is not only complaining about it, but shedding more light on the differences that most are not paying attention to. On the other hand, the AC Milan chairman has highlighted some of the advantages of the Premier League. Has the Premier League become 'uncatchable'? Is it abou…

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Ep. 208: NPFL Takes Extra Time to Another Level and the 'Mysterious' Exodus at Chelsea 11:16

2+ y ago11:16

11:16

There was drama again in the Nigerian Professional Football League as 'extra time' was given another kind of meaning in the game between Katsina United and Remo Stars. Then there's the exodus at Chelsea as another big name exits the Chelsea hierarchy. Is this the part where Chelsea fans start getting worried? Are these the side effects of the chang…

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Ep. 207: A Transfer Window Of Bargaining Power and Player 14:00

2+ y ago14:00

14:00

The World Cup in November means teams are trying to get their business done as quickly as possible. As such, we have a 'strange' summer transfer window on our hands, with the elephant in the room getting even bigger!

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Ep. 206: "Something died inside me": Enduring the Off-Season in Club Football 12:36

2+ y ago12:36

12:36

With the FIFA World Cup set for November, the football calendar has been a bit strange. It has featured strange anomalies like an international break in June, an off-season version of the Ronaldo-Messi debate and strange quotes from Robert.

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Ep. 205: "An Eloquent Summation of Their Fall From Grace": Man. Utd's AmEx Fall-out 8:38

2+ y ago8:38

8:38

The Red Devils are on course to finish with their lowest-ever points tally in a Premier League season. And their shambolic display against Brighton will be one of those losses that won't be forgotten in a hurry. Some'd say, they travelled 4 nothing!

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Ep. 204: Jollof in the West & the UWCL Numbers in the North 11:32

2+ y ago11:32

11:32

While men rested, the ladies of Europe put on a show. And it was one to remember! We also take a look at the rice-ing situation in Africa as the CAF WCQ Play-offs get underway

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Ep. 203: The 'Original Ronaldo' Headache, Reviewing AFCON & Chelsea's Faulty System 48:44

2+ y ago48:44

48:44

In this episode, Tunde Young joins us to discuss what's wrong at Chelsea and also talks about his best performing side in the AFCON tournament. He had more surprises in his kitty as he demystified the 'Original Ronaldo' headache.

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Ep. 202: Foxes in the (African) Box and a 97th Minute Winner 21:34

2+ y ago21:34

21:34

Profligacy: reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources. By the way, are African referees using VAR the right way?

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Ep. 201: Once Upon A Time: Arguments About AFCON, Guardiola and The Team of the Year 21:39

3y ago21:39

21:39

Welcome to Season II of the First X Minutes podcast. In the 50th episode of the year, I relive my experience at the Lekan Salami Stadium, while also countering the Pep-Guardiola-spent-money arguments making the waves. Reach out to us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 200: Football Awards Season: Aesthetics or the Truth? 14:01

3y ago14:01

14:01

Lionel Messi was given his 7th Balon d'Or award at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris on the 29th of November, 2021. While that number is weapon enough in the Arsenal for those who engage in the GOAT debate, what about these awards? Have they become aesthetics, rather than a true reflection of what's happening on the pitch? Celebrate our 200th episode w…

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Ep. 199: Lewandowski and Haller: The 9-ce Guys of the Champions League 15:15

3y ago15:15

15:15

From cancelled goals at the Camp Nou, to the goal-line clearances at the Etihad and Stamford Bridge, Round 5 of the UEFA Champions League group stage games was one to remember. And ehile the boys are being separated from the men, a huge winner-takes-all scramble looms ahead in the final round of games. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals…

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Ep. 198: Dilly Ding, Dilly Gone: #OleOut and the Goal Rush in Italy 15:51

3y ago15:51

15:51

Ole's no more at the wheels. What next now for Man. Utd, especially with almost evwry jobless manager being linked to the job? And what's going on in the Serie A? Why are so many goals being scored? Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 197: Eyes on the Ball, Arguing for Equal Pay and the Female Coach Handed a Relegated Men's Team 41:22

3y ago41:22

41:22

In this episode of the podcast, Deborah joins us to talk about her journey as a football player thus far. She also weighs in on some of the challenges she faces as she continues to chase her dreams of becoming a professional footballer. There was time enough to talk about a record-breaker and also make a few comparisons. Follow us on Twitter @OmeFo…

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Ep. 196: Guilty United Players, Red Party for Serie A Managers & Le Classique of Canceled Goals 20:49

3y ago20:49

20:49

#OleOut is not going anywhere soon, unlike the goalless draw at Marseille. However, absolving the Manchester United players of any wrong in that dismantling at Old Trafford is to be one-sided. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 195. Devils Massacred by the Foxes & End-to-End Stuff at the Capitale 24:06

3y ago24:06

24:06

Club football definitely returned with a BIG BANG. There was no time for theories as the practicality dawned on fans per game, over the weekend. Barcelona's win over Valencia was probably the most-surprising result, after the King Power Massacre, of course. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 194: The Unforgiving and Fast-Paced Copa Libertadores Semi-final Games 22:41

3y ago22:41

22:41

Featuring three Brasil Serie A sides and one from Ecuador, the Copa Libertadores semi-final featured two games lf contrasting nature. While one was cagey, the other was filled with goals and red cards. But none was a quiet game. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 193: Luis Diáz, Caputo & (Spaghetti) Bolognese: Another Perspective on Time 20:56

3y ago20:56

20:56

How much time is enough time for a player to develop? How much time is enough to give to a player that's past his prime? How much time is enough time to settle into a team? Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 192: Football's Inevitables & a Super Sunday in September 19:14

3y ago19:14

19:14

Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku and Robert Lewandowski have been firing on all cylinders in their last two games. And it seems they're here to stay, at least till the year ends. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 191: Bavarian Bullies, Ligue 1's Anger(s) and the Hammers With a Gaping Hole at the Back 18:58

3y ago18:58

18:58

Club football takes a backseat as international football gets underway. While we enjoy the race for Qatar 2022, we review the little club football action that we've enjoyed so far. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 190: Atalanta's Title Charge, a Very Open Season Ahead and Why the Serie A is the Best in Europe 55:17

3y ago55:17

55:17

As a new Serie A season kicks in, Adeyemi Adesanya joins us to preview what's to come. We touch on the not-so-new managers, players to look out for and how the league can improve on its latest achievements. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals Time Stamp 00:00 - 05:35 - Introduction 05:35 - 13:20 - Italian Football in the 90's and Now: What Has Cha…

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Ep. 189: Season Predictions: Why Barcelona Won't Fall Apart, Handicapped Man. Utd and AS Roma to Fall Short 56:03

3y ago56:03

56:03

In this episode of the podcast, Chioma aka Neymar and Angela, aka Messi, join us to preview the Premier League season. The also chip in on happenings in Barcelona and which teams they expect to come out on top in the Italian Serie A. Follow @OneForTheGoals for more podcast content. Time Stamp 00:00 - 05:00 - Introduction 05:00 - 14:55 - Being Real …

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Ep. 188: New Premier League Season: How Difficult is It to Predict MatchDay 1 Games? 12:45

3y ago12:45

12:45

Premier League football is back! And with fans able to make their voices heard across stadia again, it's safe to say the PL returns with a bang! But which teams will start their season with a win? Which games will feature the goals? Follow @OneForTheGoals for more podcast content.

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Ep. 187: Ligue 1 101 (Episode II): Jorge's Marseille, Nantes' Survival and the Team(s) to Support 1:07:07

3y ago1:07:07

1:07:07

In the second edition of TFXM's Ligue 1 101, Cerebrone and Powerful are, once again, our tour guides. Papi the Great speaks to them about the Trophees des Champions, the winners and losers of the summer transfer window, and, of course, name pronunciations. Listen and leave a rating. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals Time Stamp 00:00 - 04:00: Int…

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Ep. 186: Olympic Football Players In Red and Predictions for the Quarter-finals 16:23

3y ago16:23

16:23

Time for knockout football in the Olympics as teams have been separated. Will the Red Card party continue? Will the girls continue scoring? Which games will feature both sides scoring? Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

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Ep. 185: Goals Galore for the Girls as Gold Rush Continues in Tokyo 20:50

3y ago20:50

20:50

Press, Ludmila, Banda, and Miedema all shone like a million stars at the Tokyo Olympics. 31 goals after, here's a short summary of how things played out bwtween the teams.

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