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The streets definitely won’t forget 2025 PSG. The Parisians have built a serious team and they’re now just one game away from a historic treble. But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing this season.This week, we’re kicking it with our guy David — a longtime PSG fan — who breaks down all the highs and lows from their wild season. We chatted about repping PSG since 2011, the Ligue 1 race, their Champions League run, and even looked ahead to the summer transfer window.You'll love this one, gang. Even if you're not really tapped into the foreign leagues, you might still pick up a thing or two.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gh8WNJmnzpIPlease like the video and subscribe to the channel.Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/97footyTwitter (X): https://x.com/97footyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.footy

Daye is a Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich fan who recently just moved to Munich for his Masters. And now has seen his favourite team, one of his favourite teams in Tottenham Hotspur reach the final of the Europa League and have a chance to win their first trophy since 2008. Daye and Magnus analyse Tottenham's season. A really bad position in the league, sitting 17th in the Premier League table, is why Daye understands why some fans will feel like they should have seen their current manager, Ange Postecoglou, leave White Hart Lane at the end of the season. Daye broke down where he thinks Manchester United can fall to Tottenham Hotspur but still believes it will be a dicey affair as Manchester United can be annoying on that day. Bayern frontman Harry Kane scored a goal In what was Muller's last game of the season while we were having a conversation. Iconic, right? He told us about living in Munich and the obvious influence that Bayern Munich has on the city. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e8Vxpj7nkJYPlease like the video and subscribe to the channel.Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/97footyTwitter (X): https://x.com/97footyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.footy

We had Glory from the Football Heritage podcast on the show this week. Liverpool have just been crowned champions of England again, and everyone says nobody cares. At the same time, they’ve broken the record for the most social media engagement. Glory says they even hired a data analyst just for that.We asked him about the Arsenal jersey on the wall, even though he’s a Chelsea fan. He had a solid reason, but we still had to bring it up. Then we looked at the Champions League race. Arsenal’s loss at home to Bournemouth has dragged them back into the fight, and now there are only four spots left with six teams going for it. Glory and Magnus looked at the remaining fixtures for City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Forest, and Villa and gave their verdicts on who makes it. UCL nights or nothing.We didn’t forget the Conference League either. That last European spot could go to any of Bournemouth, Fulham, Brighton, or Brentford. You probably know where Magnus stands already, but Glory had his own take. You'll hear this in the audio version.To wrap up, we looked at this year’s European competitions and picked which winners would suit our personal agendas best. A much-needed link-up for the 97 community. Lock in.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dov1RkZ1OEkPlease like the video and subscribe to the channel.Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/97footyTwitter (X): https://x.com/97footyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@97.footyA big shoutout to our guest, Glory, from the Football Heritage podcast! For more insightful football discussions, check out their content:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@footyheritagetv?si=FmzWgNsVy8_wz6o8Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2c4sdkrrHGyIk6EksJmXHL?si=tDg6qZMGSRCjxwoWQYP53gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/football-heritage/id1802140846Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_footy_heritage/Twitter (X): https://x.com/footy_heritage?s=21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_footy_heritage

Ikenna and Magnus reached out to the 97 fam once again for another voice message reaction episode. From an Arsenal fan with high hopes and another with none at all, you'll hear some wild takes and great analysis from our friends and you'll hear what the guys have to say about it. We also had a special request fulfilled from Instagram - don't be shy if you have one too.You can also watch this episode on YouTubePlease like the video and subscribe to our channel!Read our Daily Reports: https://medium.com/@97footyCatch Ikenna streaming on twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/okafs14Read Ikenna's blog posts: ⁠https://ikennaokafor.substack.com/If you haven't already, Follow our socials: Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/97footyTwitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/97footyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@97.footy?_t=8rid3kyW67j&_r=1

The beautiful game has morphed in many different ways and aspects, and it keeps changing everyday. The last few decades saw a whole lot of this, and it's definitely a split opinion as to whether it's been for the better or worse. In this episode, Ikenna and Magnus go through where and how football has changed since the 2010s from the many different sides of the game, like positional duties and the entertainment factor. You surely have an opinion on this if you've been around long enough. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Ikenna and Manus go over a big weekend in European Football, from the League Cup final in England, to goal-heavy Germany, and then huge ties at the top of the table across France, Italy and Spain. Enjoy the review and get into the side debates that come along. Don't forget to leave a comment anytime you agree or disagree. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MmfvJ91sfRcPlease like the video and subscribe to our channel!Read our Daily Reports: https://medium.com/@97footyCatch Ikenna streaming on twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/okafs14Read Ikenna's blog posts: ⁠https://ikennaokafor.substack.com/If you haven't already, Follow our socials: Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/97footyTwitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/97footyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@97.footy?_t=8rid3kyW67j&_r=1

Ikenna is put to Magnus's test about events related to the 2024/25 season so far. 15 points are up for grabs in this quiz that Magnus said was going to be a challenge, find out what Ikenna thought about that. This quiz is for you too, and we want to see your results! So tear out a sheet of paper; it's that time again.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t3E6ZYF3vNI?si=h8epgeX4Rxdnbo4oPlease like the video and subscribe to our channel!Read our Daily Reports: https://medium.com/@97footyCatch Ikenna streaming on twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/okafs14Read Ikenna's blog posts: ⁠https://ikennaokafor.substack.com/If you haven't already, Follow our socials: Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/97footyTwitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/97footyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@97.footy?_t=8rid3kyW67j&_r=1

Ikenna and Magnus weigh up the academy products of the Premier League's "Big 6" sides and then try to rank the clubs' academies. This could've turned into one of those "sit around and name some ballers" sessions but we came organized. Stick around for facts, opinions, more debates, and more bets. Vote in the polls (Spotify) or comment on our socials about which club you think has the best academy in England.You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Which Premier League 'Big 6' Club Has The BEST ACADEMY??Please like the video! And turn on notifications when you subscribe to our channel.Read our Daily Reports: https://medium.com/@97footyCatch Ikenna streaming on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/okafs14And read Ikenna's blog posts: ⁠https://ikennaokafor.substack.com/If you haven't already, Follow our socials: Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/97footyTwitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/97footyTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@97.footy?_t=8rid3kyW67j&_r=1

Step into the 97 Time Machine and we'll roll it back to the best football seasons we can remember. Recalling all the events and all the iconic players, it's one of those that got you scratching your brain for that one player who dazzled or even annoyed you that year. And if you stick around, you'll find out how your favourite podcast got it's name.We need to hear you guys on this one. Comment you favourite season in football and your favourite player from that season.You can also watch this episode on YouTube97 Rollback - Our Favourite Football Seasons Yet | Where Does "97" Come From?? Please like the video and subscribe to our channel.Catch Ikenna streaming on twitch:TwitchRead Ikenna's blog posts:97 Insider | Ikenna Okafor | SubstackIf you haven't already, Follow our socials:Insta:The 97 Football Show (@97footy) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter (X):XTikTok:97 Football (@97.footy) | TikTok

Magnus and Ikenna have to pick a starting XI using only players that play for clubs outside of the Premier League's traditional top six sides: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United, Man City, and Tottenham. Can their final team challenge for the Premier League title?

Ikenna and Magnus went over the seventh round of UEFA Champions League fixtures, where the likes of Liverpool and Barcelona secured their spots in the Round of 16. The New Year's been good to Ikenna's FPL and he's topping the standings for January. And the transfer window is now very much active.

Magnus reached out to some of the 97 fam and asked for their voices to be heard. A wild take, confession, or maybe a conspiracy. The mic was open to some of you once again. A crazy Liverpool fan called Emelie was on the mic with his brother Magnus to take in some of these crazy views. We heard some familiar voices as well, bonus points for you if you recognize them. We'd love to hear from more of you of course. Follow us hereThe 97 Football Show (@97footy) • Instagram photos and videos and watch out for our stories and the ball might drop to you. Engage with us on Tiktok 97 Football (@97.footy) | TikTok, and on Twitter 97 (@97Footy) / X as well guys!! Ikenna is building a football community on substack, and you guys need to subscribe to his newsletter and read every article. If you say you love football click this link Ikenna Okafor | Substack One last thing guys: It's Emelie's birthday today!! The 97 fam wishes our bro more life, prosperity and for LFC to sell Darwin.

Mo Salah’s big performance on the weekend wasn’t met with news of a big contract, rather a shocking interview saying he’s still waiting on an offer from Liverpool. Ikenna and Magnus share their mixed opinion on the situation. In other news, City have lost their last 5 matches and Magnus isn’t fully convinced by their ‘downfall’. Ikenna was impressed with Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of United despite the outcome and Magnus still isn’t sold on Liverpool Prem title talks. Catch all of that and a whole lot more in this new episode. We write too! Tap into the 97 blog: medium.com/@97footyIf you haven't already, Follow our socials: instagram.com/97footyx.com/97footyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@97.footy?_t=8rid3kyW67j&_r=1

Debates pop up, friendships are tested—just another day at 97. Join Ikenna and Magnus as they share their picks for the best players in Europe’s top five leagues so far. You don’t want to miss this one—trust us. Also, don’t let Ikenna’s hard work go to waste, tap into the 97 blog: 97 Football – Medium Thank you for 100 followers on Instagram! If you haven't already, Follow us at The 97 Football Show (@97footy) • Instagram photos and videos and x.com/97footy

Manchester United have been busy these past few days, sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday and swiftly moving to appoint Sporting Lisbon’s manager Ruben Amorim the next day. Today, Ikenna is joined by fellow Red Devils, James and Jamil, to give a tactical breakdown of what the Portuguese coach can bring to this United side.

We spoke with our Man City regular, Koseku, about Rodrigo's Ballon d'Or victory. From her vibe it seems City fans feel good and composed as ever. We asked if Rodri was really the best in the world but she really spun it on us with a very important question. Sadly we saw the Golden Ball winner receive his award on crutches, seems like the Citizens aren't moved about that either. We also got to find out Koseku's feelings about Real Madrid's absence at the gala and her favorite Rodri moment. Then we called for some corrections in the final rankings. Lock in to a midweek 97 special with Magnus and KSK.

A big game weekend! Arsenal and Liverpool played to a 2-2 draw, with Magnus not fully satisfied with that result at the Emirates. Juve and Inter  delivered an absolute Italian classic with an eight-goal thriller. Could be the game of the season . Out in France, PSG showed Marseille who’s boss in a dominant 3-0 win at the Velodrome, and Ikenna was hoping we could get through the episode without mentioning El Clasico. A fun weekend capped off with an even more fun episode. Lock in.

Arne slot continues to convince Magnus that Liverpool has what it takes for a potential title charge. Ikenna was impressed with United’s resolve to get a crucial comeback win against Brentford. Things have not gone according to plan for West Ham and Ikenna sees shades of their 17/18 campaign. Spurs on the other hand are cooking something this season and have piqued Magnus’s attention. Ikenna has called a potential three-way race between Villarreal, Bilbao and Mallorca for fourth place in La Liga. Finally, Messi inspires a big win for Inter Miami, scoring a hat-trick off the bench and literally making grown men cry.  Don’t miss out on this exciting coverage of a sort of exciting weekend.

Thomas Tuchel has been announced as the next England boss and Magnus gives us a tactical breakdown of what English supporters can expect from the German manager. In other news, a few players have risen from the dead this season and Ikenna gives us his list of the most exciting ones so far. Ikenna and Magnus share an FPL pick of the week for the first time and Magnus has a new Football Manager database for the Nigerians out there. Don’t miss out on an exciting episode.

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspurs undid the Red Devils on Sunday evening in a fashion that’s becoming increasingly familiar. Man United fan, Jamil, offers his analysis of Erik ten Hag’s setup, and calls for something to be done before it’s too late.

The first ever League Phase in the UEFA Champions League is underway, and we wrapped up all the action for you just like Leverkusen did Feyenoord in the first half. Taking you from Tuesday in Turin, all the way to Madrid on Thurdsay. Catch up on ALL the midweek action in our latest episode.

A new segment on the show tackling all matters United. Ikenna is joined by fellow Red Devil and old friend Chiggy to discuss Manchester United’s season so far, their dealings in the transfer window and how the club can get back to competing for the biggest trophies in this new era.

We bring you the usual weekend recap. Hot and fresh. We're trying to find out how to stop that Norwegian Viking. He's doing way too much. Magnus finally lets his thoughts out after Hudson-Odoi sealed Nuno Espirito Santo's gameplan. United scored three without reply at St Mary's but Ikenna ain't moved just yet. Yamal has started punishing grown men at his young age. Imagine JSS1 boy telling SS2 boy to kneel down. Is Alvarez coming to hold bench again? At least Atleti is better than dragging shirt with Haaland. Magnus is loving ball strikers right now with those performances from Victor Boniface and Jhon Duran. FPL..... let's just say none of us two are chilling. Find out the top three in the 97 Fantasy League and our Gameweek 5 picks of the week in our latest episode.

We sat with our boy Gbenga to discuss a few events that transpired over the international break. With the North London derby in a few hours, find out what our in-house Arsenal fan had to say.

We're back with another game-week review, but first, we bear some news from back home. The Super Eagles just announced their new boss and Magnus and Ikenna are sizing him up for the gargantuan task at hand. Over In Europe, maybe Noni Madueke might be the guy he thinks he is, but he's definitely public enemy #1 in Wolverhampton right now. Three goals for Real Madrid against Valladolid and Ikenna still isn't convinced. Girona was on the wrong end of a three-goal defeat though and it's already looking spooky. But not for Celta Vigo, who's looking to steal that European spot. PSG definitely don't look like they have a midfield crisis, and maybe Leverkusen's undoing all their bad karma from 2000 and 2002. Neither Magnus nor Ikenna had Erling Haaland on their fantasy teams, so they weren't too happy with FPL this week. But we're just 2 games in though.

Our old friend Ehis joins Magnus on this bonus episode where they table some Blue matters. Chelsea's new boss, Enzo Maresca, singled out Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell in the past week's press conferences, then brutally addressed the whispers about his squad's size. Ehis reacts to Maresca's pressers and how Chelsea are handling player outgoings in the new regime, while uncovering a trend in the Blues' youth development system that dates beyond the Boehly era. Ehis is tired of seeing the Conference League account in his club's comments, but hey... na turn by turn. Just gotta give it time.

Club football come back with a bang, and we bring you our first weekly review. Poch got appointed as the USMNT manager and we’re wishing Angel Gomes a speedy recovery. Ikenna and Magnus both happy with their teams’ wins, but Ikenna still has some issues with his Blancos, while Barcelona had to sneak three points from the Mestalla. We were so disappointed with Eze’s disallowed goal, though we were quite impressed with Brighton’s Fabian Huerzler. In France, it looks like PSG might have someone coming for their throne. We also looked at our Fantasy Premier League teams. Magnus is chilling at the top of the 97 Fantasy League, but he was furious at a rather underwhelming opening weekend in Italy.

Our first edition of Fan Diaries sees us interview fans of the big six Premier League clubs, right before the season gets rolling. Manchester City fan Koseku is chilling going into the season, still on a high from the 2023 UCL win but ready as ever to do the usual normal. Jamil joins Ikenna in the Manchester United corner as they break down Erik ten Hag's setup and chances going into the season. Chelsea fans may be confused but Al-Ameen still has high expectations for his blues. And Gabby's already seen a lot of their new boss Enzo Maresca, so she can smell what he's cooking. Liverpool fan Emelie still doesn't fully trust the strange face he sees on the dugout just yet, but the new season excitement fully remains. Arsenal fan Gbenga is ready to be hurt again at the chance of Premier League glory, and Kalu wants Arteta to fine-tune some details in the Gunners' attack. A familiar voice returns on this episode, as Daye shares his excitement about his young Tottenham Hotspurs side under Ange Postecoglou. There's something for everyone. 00:26 Manchester City 19:50 Manchester United 33:05 Chelsea 47:51 Liverpool 1:01:30 Arsenal 1:15:06 Spurs

Club football is back this week, and we’re ready to kick off the new season in style. Teams have been busy rebuilding their squads over the summer, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead. Some clubs are looking to shift the narrative and make a bold statement this season. With the race for the title heating up across Europe’s top five leagues, last season’s champions will have to fight hard to defend their thrones. The battle for European spots will be just as intense, with no room for error. Join us as we dive into a thrilling preview of the 2024/25 season.

Last season left some clubs stumbling far from their usual standards. With the 2024/25 season on the horizon, they’re gearing up for a comeback and we’re here to guide them back to glory. In this episode, we’re diving into the teams that need a serious turnaround, uncovering their biggest challenges, and handpicking the perfect players to spark their revival. If your club’s in need of a rescue mission, don’t miss out because we’re about to show you how we can save you.

It’s “Run it Back” season on 97, and we’re bringing back an old classic. With the summer tournaments wrapped up, it’s time to dive back into the transfer window. This summer, a few standout players caught our eyes with their incredible performances for their nations. We’ve scouted the best landing spots for these stars as clubs aim to strengthen their squads for the 2024/25 season. Join us as we break down the transfer window so far and answer the question: Where will they go?

Spain and Argentina conquered their continents last week, and we're making a final diary entry from the summer tournaments. We reviewed the action from the Euro2024 and Copa America finals and a bit of the semi's. Our group stage teams of the tournament were called back as we made the final cuts. And you know we don't miss out on the records and the scoop. Catch that and more in this new episode.

We’re down to the last four teams in both tournaments happening across the Atlantic. The Euro2024 and Copa America semifinals are set and we’re in for a treat. We’ve already seen some big ballers step up. Can they replicate those moments on an even bigger stage? We’ll walk you through knockout action and a whole lot more.

Our first guest of 2024 joins us this week as we come with a very packed recap of the ongoing European Championship and Copa America. We're getting to the business end of the tournaments and some teams either Go Big or Go Home. Tune in to find out our Team of the Tournament so far, and a whole lot more.

This summer hasn't failed to bring the heat as the Euros continue to gift us amazing moments and the Copa America officially kicks off. Join us as we take you through group-stage action in these tournaments.

The European championship is well and truly underway and the Copa America is not too far off. Join us as we recap a thrilling start to this Euros campaign and countdown to the Copa America which kicks off on Friday.

The summer tournaments are fast approaching and there are some big calls to be made. We’re one of the few people bold enough to make them. Join us as we try to predict the outcome of the upcoming European Championship which starts this Friday.

The season is officially over and what a season it was gifting us so many great moments and stories. The story isn’t over yet as the summer tournaments are upon us. Join us as we recap a crazy season and discuss the upcoming Euros and Copa America.

Over 5,000 combined FM hours racked up. Today we put them to the test. The big Premier League teams need 97’s services and we are here to deliver. We've done the scouting. It only takes one piece sometimes to complete a team, some need two. So we came with backups. We brought 3 situations each and looked at who could fit in the most. If you like our suggestions and your club is still looking confused in the window, give us a call. We can save you!

Here we go! Another season underway. We love this game. The slate is still fresh. Things are still unfolding. Many questions unanswered. Today we're going to predict our winners for the end of the season. Taking you across the top domestic European Leagues, UEFA club tournaments, and the Premier League. Hold us accountable in May. Aston Villa could be relegated by then. Who knows?

This summer, football has gifted us the Euros, and we’ve loved it so far. We’re taking you through all the groups in the tournament, and you’ll get to know how we think this (the group stages) is going to end. We’ve also brought you our best players from each of the groups so far. Coming to an agreement might not have been easy but we hope you enjoy this one!

This is our first Quiz Day show on 97! Daye and Magnus go head to head for 5 questions of their own, to see who will come out on top in the first edition. But it must have been a very good weekend for Arsenal fans seeing their team win the North London Derby for the first time since December 2018. Maybe not so good for Daye, but does he think the penalty decision that essentially won the game was correct? Should Martin Ødegaard remain at Arsenal long term? And what will be the fate of Atalanta and Atletico Madrid going into the final round of this Champions League first knockout round? Find all this out and the winner of our Quiz Day in this brand new episode! ***Shoutout to Wizkid & Burna Boy on their first grammy's! Enjoy the tune.

  

Our first episode of 2021 features our boy Ikenna. Man City have been absolutely dominant even before the turn of the year. They’ve taken every one - obviously us - by storm with their fluid attacking football now coupled with what might be their best defensive side yet. But do we think they can finally conquer Europe this year? The Premier League has seen many sides improve this season, so which has been the best outside the traditional top 6? And the time is coming to get our Player Of The Year votes in, but is the race already over? Should Jamie Vardy be in contention? Find out what we think in this brand new episode!

Joined again by Josh, Charles joins us to rant about Man United and Frank Lampard. We also briefly go over Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele, Jadon Sancho and Spurs.

Me and one of my very good friend Josh (in the absence of Magnus) tackle Arsenal and Wenger's tenure at the helm, while also discussing what makes our beautiful game what it is

The new season's already kicked off, and for some, it's looking like one of the most exciting seasons yet. There's absolute loads to speak on so in this episode,  we've gone in on the top teams and how we think they're going to be shaping up this season. How will each signing impact each team and what do other teams need to do to catch up? Where will Chelsea eventually finish after their big window? And can Inter really challenge Juventus this season? Find out what we think in this brand new episode!

So the football world seems to be on the wheels again, and of course, it's always giving us something to talk about. The Premier League's restart gave us a controversial goal decision (as annoyingly usual), and Arsenal struggling more and more at the hands of City. Plus, we've got our 2nd ever guest on the show in Idam, and he takes on Magnus in a short "Man City x Liverpool" style quiz. Find out who wins and more, in this brand new episode.

With only a few more days till the big restart, football's the only thing we can think of right now. From the looks of things, there's a whole lot of games coming at us fast, so we've highlighted the games we think you should look out for the rest of this action-packed month.  And of course, our take on the story of the transfer window so far, and one of the most sought after players in Europe right now. All this and more in our brand new episode.

It has almost been two weeks since the big return of football in Germany, which has seen over 25 games played already. Other leagues seem to be getting ready to get going and are working towards finishing the season, but might it be too early for a restart? Get to know our thoughts on that along with who we'd like to see do better after the break, and even who we'd want to self isolate with! You can catch that and lots more in this brand new episode.