Ask OTC: Cool international managers, Spanish domination, and Balotelli is back

With Thomas Tuchel now on the growing list of successful club managers to join a national team, can we say that international management is becoming cool again? Meanwhile, as Spain's 19-match unbeaten run in competitive fixtures continues, are they the very early favourites for the World Cup?Atlético Madrid and Lazio are handed small fines after their fans were found guilty of racist behaviour – why wasn't the punishment more severe? Plus, Yohan Cabaye gets a promotion and Mario Balotelli is set to sign for Genoa.Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here with the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected] ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.