Beyond A Ball
by Beyond A Ball
Beyond A Ball is a soccer podcast covering the Premier League, Champions League, international football, transfers, and the biggest stories across world football.Join us for debates, match reactions, predictions, power rankings, fantasy soccer, and plenty of bold takes on clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and more.From Premier League title races and Champions League nights to World Cup coverage and transfer drama, we break down the stories soccer fans are actually talking about, and probably disagree along the way.New episodes every week. Follow Beyond A Ball so you never miss an episode.
Episodes
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Harry Kane Brings it Home!, Chelsea Collapse, United in Crisis & Villa Take Down City!
In this episode of the pod, we cover Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, talk about what happened this weekend at Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford, look at the surprising wins by Aston Villa and Liverpool, and wrap up with our predictions for Matchweek 9 in the Premier League. Want to hear...
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PSG Three-Peat?, Bayern vs. Arsenal, & Buy or Sell?
Can PSG make it three in a row? We break down Bayern vs. Arsenal, debate whether we are buying Real Madrid, Aston Villa and Liverpool's recent results, and ask if Serie A is falling behind Europe’s elite. Plus, we preview the best domestic matches across Europe this weekend, with El Clásico...
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Are Chelsea Contenders?, Does City's Hot Start Matter?, Will Man U Turn It Around?
In this episode, we talk about Chelsea's progress under Xabi Alonso, Manchester City's perfect start and the latest developments in their financial case, and Manchester United's ongoing struggles. We also break down Brighton's hot start, discuss what Liverpool need to do to turn things around…
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Who Runs Europe? & Premier League Matchweek Preview
On this episode, we recap Nations League Matchweeks 3 and 4 and debate Europe’s biggest international storylines. Is Spain still the team to beat, has England finally figured it out, and is Harry Kane the best international striker in the world? We also discuss Portugal’s future without relying…
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114 Shades of City Guilt & Nations League Halfway Point
In this episode, we start off with Manchester City’s financial saga and break down the verdict, potential punishment, and what it could mean for City’s legacy. We then dive into the Nations League: England and Spain's different starts, Zidane’s new era with France, Italy’s wild turnaround from a...
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Premier League: International Break Edition
The domestic leagues takes a pause, but the debates don’t stop! We break down our Premier League power rankings, discuss three players whose stock is rising and three whose stock is falling, pick the five Premier League players who need the international break the most, and introduce the Premier...
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Which Coaches Seat is The Hottest, EFL Cup Recap & Premier League Matchweek 5 Preview!
On this episode of the pod we're joined by a listener as we go over a few hot topics in the football world, recap the recent EFL Cup matches, look ahead to this weekends Premier League matchups, and wrap up with an episode of the Blues Corner. Want to hear your question on our next show? Drop us…
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Champions League Matchweek 1 Recap & Premier League Preview!
On this episode of the pod the lads recap all things Champions League and look ahead at this weekends Premier League matches. Want to hear your question on our next show? Drop us a comment here or follow us on social media and send a message! Get in touch! Instagram -...
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Premier League Transfer Winners & Losers, Matchweek 2 Reactions & Champions League Draw
The transfer window is closed, and it’s time to decide who won it and who got it completely wrong. This week on Beyond A Ball, Justin and Ian break down the biggest winners and losers from the Premier League transfer window, including the best and worst signings, the most surprising moves, and...
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Transfer Deadline Drama, Premier League Matchweek 1 Reactions & Liverpool Concerns?
The transfer window is entering its final days, and we start this week’s episode with a listener question: what should we expect before the September 1 deadline? We break down the biggest potential moves around the Premier League, with a special focus on Chelsea and Manchester City and the…
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Who Wins the Premier League? Our 2026/27 Season Predictions
The Premier League is back, and the lads are making our predictions for the 2026/27 season. We start by predicting the entire Premier League table from 20th to 1st, including our relegation picks, European places, Top 4 and Premier League champion. Then we make our picks for the season’s biggest...
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Two Chelsea Fans, an Arsenal Fan, and a Manchester United Fan Record a Podcast
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by an Arsenal and Manchester United fan as we go through some club related questions ahead of the Premier League season. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:22 - Club on trial 37:27 - Who would you rather 49:42 - Rival Stealing 55:13 - Group best XI Want to...
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Are Arsenal Favorites to Repeat?, Whose the Cream of the Fantasy EPL Crop, Is it Panic Button Time at Stamford Bridge?
On this episode of the podcast, we talk about some of the latest breaking transfer news and rumors, go over our top 5 at each position for the upcoming fantasy EPL season, and wrap up with another segment of 'The Blues Corner'. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:51 - Transfer news 25:55 - Fantasy EPL…
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Transfer Rumors Galore and Fantasy Premier League Targets!
On this episode of the podcast, the lads breakdown the latest transfer rumors, we talk some fantasy Premier League must have players and who we are staying away from, and conclude with another segment of 'The Blues Corner'. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:08 - Listener questions 17:13 - Transfer...
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Spain Shines, Messi Whines, World Cup Best XI, & Why Do Arsenal Need Another Striker?
On this episode of the podcast, the lads recap the World Cup final and third place matches, we give our takes on best XI's from the World Cup, we FINALLY talk about domestic transfer news, and wrap up with another exciting installment of 'The Blues Corner'. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:10 - World...
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World Cup Final Time!, Tuchel Bottled It, Flop XI, & Chelsea Are Getting 160 Million Pounds for Who??
In this weeks pod, we take a look at the semifinal winners and losers, we preview the World Cup final this Sunday along with the 3rd place match on Saturday, we give you our 'Flop XI', and wrap things up with another installment of 'The Blues Corner'. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - Semifinals...
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World Cup Semifinal Preview; Mbappe vs Lamal & Messi and VAR vs England!
On this pod, we go over the results of the quarterfinal matchups, look ahead to the semifinal matchups, and wrap up with "The Blues Corner". Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:58 - Quarterfinals recap 31:33 - Semifinals predictions 43:44 - The Blues Corner Want to hear your question on our next show?...
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Alti-JUDE!, Messi to the Rescue, & Can Anyone Stop France?
In this episode, the lads breakdown the round of 16 matches in this years World Cup, we give out predictions for the quarter final round, and wrap up with "The Blues Corner". Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:16 - Round of 16 recap 42:32 - Quarterfinals predictions 53:55 - The Blues Corner Want to…
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USA All the Way?, Tottenham Playing Real Life Monopoly, The Blues Corner!
On this episode of the pod we recap the round of 32 matches that have taken place so far and give our quick hit predictions for their round of 16 matchups, we go over the recent transfers in the Premier League, and introduce our new segment to the show "The Blues Corner"! Timestamps: 00:00…
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World Cup Match Week 3 and Round of 32!
On this episode of the pod Justin and Ian recap match week 3 of the World Cup and give our predictions for the round of 32! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Match week 3 recap 46:12 - Round of 32 predictions Want to hear your question on our next show? Drop us a comment here or follow us on…
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World Cup Match Week 2 Breakdown & Our Top 10 Power Rankings!
On this episode of the pod, the lads are joined by another special guest as we go over all things World Cup related, including our picks for pretenders and contenders, who we think were the winners and losers of match week 2, and give our current top 10 national team power rankings. Timestamps:...
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World Cup 26, Whose Up, Whose Down, Who Will Wear the Crown?
In this weeks pod, we go over our surprises of the World Cup so far, talk about which three teams we think are trending up and which are trending down after match week 1, give our early overreactions for the remainder of the World Cup, and round out by giving our match week 2 predictions....
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Big 6 Transfer Talk & Week 1 World Cup Matches to Watch!
On this weeks pod, the lads are joined by a couple of guest listeners as we break down what transfers the big 6 Premier League teams need to make this summer and who they need to sell, and we also preview our top two matches from week 1 of the upcoming World Cup! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:32 -...
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2026 World Cup Knockout Stages Preview!
On this episode, the lads give their opinions on the new VAR rules ahead of the World Cup, we go over our predictions for the knockout stages of this years competition, and give our predictions for end of World Cup awards. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:55 - New VAR rules 17:50 - World Cup knockout...
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World Cup Group Stage Preview and Champions League Final Recap!
In the episode, Justin and Ian recap the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG and they take a deep dive into the World Cup group stages and who they think will advance. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 07:30 - Champions League final recap 18:21 - World Cup group stage predictions Want to hear...
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World Cup Rosters, End of Season Awards & World Best XI!
On this episode of the pod, the lads talk World Cup team rosters, we give out our end of season awards for the big 5 European leagues (minus the Premier League), and wrap up by giving you our World Best Starting XI! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:22 - World Cup rosters 33:40 - End of season awards...
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The Worst Premier League Champions Ever?, Super Xabi to the Rescue, Beyond A Ball Prem Awards!
In this weeks pod, the lads talk about the newly appointed Premier League Champions, we talk about the recent coaching changes that have happened in the Premier League and La Liga, we go through a few of our own Premier League awards, and more! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:58 - Arsenal Premier...
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Prem Player of the Year, VArsenal? Florentino Flips & FA Cup Final Weekend!
On this weeks pod, we answer some of your questions, give our predictions for Premier League Player of the Year, talk about what is next for Real Madrid, break down the remaining two matches for the Premier League title race, look ahead at the FA Cup on Saturday, and wrap up with a preview of the...
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Champions League Semi Finals Madness! & No Titles in North London?
In this weeks episode, the lads answer some of your questions, we recap this weeks first leg of the Champions League semi finals, and conclude with match previews for this weekends Premier League title and relegation contending teams. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:18 - Listener questions 17:37 -...
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Who Wins the Prem and Who Goes Down?, the State of Chelsea FC, and Champions League Semi-Final Preview!
On this episode of the pod the fellas answer some top notch questions from our listeners, we discuss our predictions for Premier League winner and who takes the last relegation spot, we talk about the current state of Chelsea FC, and wrap up with a preview of the Champions League semi-finals....
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Champions League Quarterfinals Recap & Premier League Week 32 Preview
On this episode of the pod Ian and Justin recap the first leg of the Champions League quarter finals matches and preview this weekends Premier League matchups. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:45 - Champions League recap 29:14 - Premier League week 32 preview Want to hear your question on our next...
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International Break, King of the Kits, & De Zerbi to the Rescue?
On this episode of the pod, the lads break down the top stories from this international break, we discuss our favorite and least favorite World Cup kits for 2026, and cover Tottenham's new managerial hiring. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 06:29 - International break takeaways 36:37 - World Cup kit...
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Stamford Bridge is Burning Down, Pep's a Clown & Does Arsenal Wear the Crown?
On this episode of the pod, the lads talk about the second league matches of the Champions League Round of 16 and look ahead at this weekends matches involving teams in the Premier League top 5 race. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Listener questions! 11:30 - Tuesday UCL 2nd leg recap 37:07 -...
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Champions League Round of 16 First Leg Recap & Preview
On this episode we talk all about the first leg matches of the Champions League Round of 16! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 08:50 – Tuesday matchday recap 27:24 – Wednesday matchday preview Want to hear your question on our next show? Drop us a comment here or follow us on social media and send a...
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Premier League Recap, Championship Changes & What to Watch this Weekend
On this episode the lads recap the midweek Premier League matches, we discuss the upcoming changes to the Championship playoff format and look ahead to a few matches this weekend worth watching. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 03:56 – Premier League midweek recap 39:44 – Upcoming changes to the...
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Gimme More Premier League!
The lads are back, and on this episode we talk about the Premier League weekend that was and look ahead to this weeks mid-week matches. What a treat! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 05:40 – Premier League weekend recap 54:10 – Mid-week Premier League match predictions Want to hear your question on our...
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Champions League Knockout Stage Recap & Round of 16 Predictions
In this episode the lads recaps this weeks Champions League knockout stage matches and take a look at potential round of 16 matchups and predictions. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:12 – Knockout stage recap 28:29 – Round of 16 matchups & predictions Want to hear your question on our next show? Drop...
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Premier League Weekend Recap and Deep Dive!
In this weeks episode the fellas talk all Premier League action. We kick it off going match by match breaking down the results, then move into our 3 winners and losers of the weekend and wrap it up with who we think finishes top 5 and which 3 clubs go down. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:38 –…
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Saka Overrated? European Nights Prem Style & Premier League Weekend Preview!
The lads are back! This week we are talking Bukayo Saka - is he actually overrated? We also react to the Premier League sides who played Wednesday night in the Champions League — performances, standout players, tactical notes, and what it means going forward. Then we look ahead to the Premier...
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Stamford Bridge is Falling Down, SUPERcopa, and Bye Bye Xabi
On this weeks episode the team recaps the Supercopa match between Barca and Madrid, we talk about Xabi leaving Madrid and what is next for them, we recap this weeks Carabao Cup matches, and wrap it up with some trivia! RUNNING ORDER 00:00 Show Start 03:25 Supercopa 12:14 Xabi Alonso departs 26:58...
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New Year, New Manager? Mid Season Review, & Barca Chat
On this installment the lads talk Barcelona news (well, Santi does), we look at all the recent manager rumors and changes, discuss the league tables of 4 prominent European leagues at the midway point of the season, and wrap as always with trivia. RUNNING ORDER 00:00 Show Start 03:20 Barca...
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FIFA Fiasco!, Enzo Unhappy?, FIFA Best IX Snubs, and More
On this episode of the pod the team discusses the current FIFA ticket price fiasco, analyze Enzo Maresca's cryptic post match interview, take a look at the FIFA best IX, look ahead at a few must watch matches of the weekend, and wrap up with some trivia! RUNNING ORDER 00:00 Show Start 03:00 World...
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More World Cup, Prem Weekend Review, and Shut Up Salah
On this episode of the pod the team is back after Ian's London Trip and Thanksgiving, and dive into the World Cup Draw and group stage matchups, we discuss the past weekend in the Premier League, and wrap up with some trivia as always. RUNNING ORDER 00:00 Show Start 03:28 World Cup Draw and 1st...
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World Cup Qualifying and Beyond!
On this episode of the pod the team takes a deep dive into the World Cup Qualifiers, we rank the newly released WC kits, rank our top 5 national teams ahead of the World Cup, give our top 5 Champions League team rankings, and wrap up with trivia! RUNNING ORDER 00:00 Show Start 03:38 World Cup...
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Champions League Review! Premier League Preview & Trivia!
On this edition of the pod the lads dive into the Champions League matchups (with the Blues and Barca letting us down), we look ahead at this weekends slate of Premier League matches before we head into yet another international break, and we finish as always with some trivia! RUNNING ORDER 00:00...
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Trouble in Anfield?, Champions League Review, El Clasico Weekend, & MLS Playoffs SZN!
On todays pod, the crew dives in on Liverpool's form, we take a look back at some storylines in this weeks goal packed Champions League Matchday, we take a look ahead to El Clasico on Sunday and conclude with our thoughts on the LENGTHY MLS playoffs. RUNNING ORDER 00:00 Show Start 02:45…
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World Cup Tickets, Endricks Exit, & La Liga in the US?
On todays show, the team shares their thoughts on the upcoming La Liga match in the United States, potential landing spots for Endrick post Real Madrid and the debacle that is the 2026 World Cup. RUNNING ORDER 00:00 Show Start 03:03 La Liga comes to America 14:55 Endrick vs Real Madrid 22:05…
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Weekend Review!
Join the lads as we talk over our winners & losers of another action packed footy weekend.
About this show
Beyond A Ball is a soccer podcast covering the Premier League, Champions League, international football, transfers, and the biggest stories across world football.Join us for debates, match reactions, predictions, power rankings, fantasy soccer, and plenty of bold takes on clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and more.From Premier League title races and Champions League nights to World Cup coverage and transfer drama, we break down the stories soccer fans are actually talking about, and probably disagree along the way.New episodes every week. Follow Beyond A Ball so you never miss an episode.
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