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Man City are champions, Brighton make history and goodbye Beth Mead

2

Lyon end Arsenal's dreams, Millie Bright retires, and WSL2 promotion is decided!

3

Advantage Arsenal, Brighton upset Man City, and a dramatic twist in the WSL2 title race

4

The Lionesses hit 500 matches, trailblazing Marie-Louise Eta and the Champions League semi-finals!

5

The Lionesses see off Spain at Wembley and Ireland finally get a win!

6

Arsenal’s FA Cup hoodoo, the WSL2 can’t stop cooking and England vs Spain... again!

7

At The Match: Arsenal end Chelsea's UWCL Dreams

8

Man City make United pay, Chelsea's Villa thriller and controversial jeggings

9

The Bunny Shaw Show, Aston Villa’s upturn in form and Chelsea vs Arsenal in the Champions League!

10

Chelsea pip Man United (again), Liverpool sink Leicester and Man City drop points!

11

Jess Naz on her ACL recovery, England dreams and being a style icon

12

England break through Iceland, Australia wobble at the Asian Cup, and our League Cup final preview!

13

England find their shooting boots, heartbreak for Ireland and WAFCON gets postponed

14

Pregnancy and football, with Josie Green

15

Chelsea get back to their best, abandoning FA Cup format changes, and a chat with Oxford United’s Maddison Millington-Stanbury!

16

Spurs' magnificent seven, a near-perfect week for Man United, and representation in punditry

17

Arsenal halt Man City, more uncertainty at Chelsea, and Chloe goes up a wobbly scaffold

18

Inside the WSL's exploding transfer market, with Claire Rafferty

19

Man City demolish Chelsea, Arsenal are world champions (sort of), and the transfer window closes!

20

Sophie Ingle on chasing promotion with Bristol City, being a quiet leader, and Guinness

21

Arsenal’s historic win at Stamford Bridge, late relegation drama and a cuppa with Alexia

22

Young stars in the FA Cup, football's financial powerhouses, and our favourite Subway order

23

Arsenal's reshuffle, Chelsea are back with a vengeance, and we hear about the ultimate minnow in this year's FA Cup!

24

Sacking season, the January transfer window opens and the WSL returns!

25

Aurora Galli on her ACL journey, hopes for 2026, and her dream to open a restaurant!

26

Upfront Wrapped 2025 & New Year’s Resolutions!

27

Man United escape, West Ham miss their chance, and Bunny Shaw cannot be stopped

28

Sophie Howard on life at Como, adapting to Serie A, and falling in love with football again

29

Chelsea's unbeaten run comes to an end and Arsenal bounce back

30

England waste no time against China, GK Barry, and a New Zealand listener seeks advice

31

Newcastle get Oxtoby, a dramatic NWSL Final, and England come home

32

At The Match: Inside the NSL Final

33

Man City’s title credentials, West Ham redemption and same old Arsenal

34

Man City star Kerstin Casparij on her sparkling form, social media, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community

35

Spicy controversy at the Emirates and Aston Villa stun Man United

36

A thriller of a mid-table clash, Liverpool lose again and some football kit chat

37

Chelsea Legend Claire Rafferty on her work in football since retirement, living with ADHD and the fortunes of her former clubs

38

England lose on their Euros homecoming, Ireland smash Belgium, and goodbye Jess Fishlock

39

How we would change the League Cup, plus the state of Italian football since the Euros

40

Arsenal and Chelsea bounce back, Leicester's new gaffer, and Millie Bright retires from England!

41

Spurs defender Molly Bartrip reflects on battles with her mental health and building a supportive dressing room

42

A feast of WSL drama

43

Arsenal drop precious points and a new era for Bristol City

44

In memory of Matt Beard

45

Man United's wild week, Sam Kerr returns, and the WSL's international boom

46

Dream debuts, Chelsea edge Man City, and Rach's dark horses deliver!

47

Previewing EVERY team in the WSL!

48

Olivia Smith, Michelle Kang's big bucks, and the WSL2 pressure cooker

49

Upfront's Euro 2025 Awards! | Euro 2025 #16

50

ENGLAND ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS... AGAIN! | Euro 2025 #15

51

Our Euro 2025 Final Preview! | Euro 2025 #14

52

Spain snatch victory and we answer your questions! | Euro 2025 #13

53

Queen Agyemang | Euro 2025 #12

54

Ann-Katrin Berger saves Germany and Spain break Swiss hearts! | Euro 2025 #11

55

England beat Sweden on penalties... somehow! | Euro 2025 #10

56

Italy prevail in the chaos and trash talk between England and Sweden! | Euro 2025 #9

57

The story so far: Spain's form, England's draw, and our favourite moments! | Euro 2025 #8

58

England march through and the Dutch puppet show ends | Euro 2025 #7

59

The hosts stay alive, Italy scrape through and permutations galore! | Euro 2025 #6

60

England back to their best, but a tough night for Wales | Euro 2025 #5

61

Spain march on, Portugal’s last-gasp heroics and England vs Netherlands preview | Euro 2025 #4

62

England undone by France and Wales struggle against the Dutch | Euro 2025 #3

63

Spanish domination, classy goals, and suspicious smells | Euro 2025 #2

64

The Euros are underway! Switzerland impress in defeat and Finland get a vital win | Euro 2025 #1

65

Euro 2025 Preview Part 2: England's perfect warm-up, Wales prepare for history, and our final predictions!

66

Euro 2025 Preview Part 1: Switzerland expects, Spain seek revenge, and watch out for Germany!

67

Picking our final Lionesses Starting XI!

68

Squad drama across Europe, Switzerland prepares, and the WSL announces its official expansion

69

A seismic week for England, Ireland wave goodbye to a legend, and Spurs sack Vilahamn

70

Steph Houghton’s coaching journey

71

The lethal Lionesses but relegation for Wales and Scotland!

72

Maisie Symonds on Brighton's season of two halves, her England call-up, and off-season relaxation!

73

At The Match: Arsenal's Champions League glory in Lisbon

74

Arsenal win the Champions League and Mary Earps retires from England!

75

The big Arsenal vs Barcelona preview!

76

Chelsea crush Man United to seal the treble!

77

The 2024/25 Upfront Awards!

78

The 2024/25 WSL finale

79

Inside Kelly Simmons’ storied career at the FA

80

Chelsea are WSL champions (again), Man United make the Champions League & London City Lionesses get promoted!

81

Courtney Brosnan on life at Everton & goalkeeping at the top level!

82

Arsenal reach the Champions League final, Chelsea bow out & Crystal Palace suffer WSL relegation

83

Champions League disappointments & where’s it going wrong for Spurs?

84

Inside Canada’s FIRST-EVER women’s soccer league with Calgary Wild head coach Lydia Bedford

85

A spicy FA Cup semi-final weekend

86

The Lionesses leave Leuven empty handed

87

England run RIOT, Ireland return to winning ways & the UK looks set to host the 2035 World Cup!

88

Meet the man who left Chelsea Women to lead World Sevens Football

89

Aston Villa bounce back, West Ham are on fire & the Lionesses return to our screens!

90

The Man City & Chelsea matchups keep delivering & Arsenal have had a rollercoaster week!

91

Arsenal & England legend Anita Asante on the National League Cup final & her coaching journey!

92

Chelsea lift the League Cup and Crystal Palace smash the relegation battle wide open

93

Liverpool upset Arsenal in the FA Cup and Man City have SACKED Gareth Taylor?!

94

Inside Baroness Sue Campbell’s storied career

95

Chelsea drop points, managerial sackings & scrapping relegation from the WSL?!

96

Meet Mary Phillip: England legend & history-maker at Peckham Town

97

More England catastrophising & Carla Ward's Ireland are off the mark!

98

Aoife Mannion on representing Ireland, missing out on Euro 2025 and Carla Ward’s arrival

99

Derby disappointments and England expectations, with Robyn Cowen

100

Man City’s revenge, near upsets in the FA Cup & Chloe Kelly gets ‘dropped’

101

Chaos in Manchester & a crazy end to the transfer window!

102

Vintage Viv, London derby controversy & Naomi Girma’s RECORD move

103

Manchester Derby DRAMA and Carla Ward heads to Ireland!

104

Big returns and big scorelines in the FA Cup

105

Former Lewes CEO Maggie Murphy on what we can expect this year for women’s football

106

Upfront Wrapped PLUS our 2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Women’s Football!

107

Man City slip up, De Pauw messes up, and who’s staying up?

108

Chelsea’s streak rolls on and could Renée Slegers stay on full-time?

109

Wiegman vs Hayes ends goalless and a historic night in Dublin awaits

110

A HUGE Wembley showdown! | England vs USA Preview

111

Skinner buries his head in the sand, the Euros play-offs are here, and Marta’s mum

112

Tanya Oxtoby on her coaching philosophy, developing young talent and what Euro 2025 would mean for Northern Ireland

113

Chelsea take control and Matt Beard takes on the refs

114

Inter’s Sofie Junge Pedersen on fighting Fifa’s partnership with Saudi oil giant Aramco

115

Unstoppable Chelsea and the footballer trying to transform ACL analysis

116

Leading the way: Crystal Palace captain Aimee Everett on life in the WSL

117

The WSL's winless trio and is the new TV deal a huge step forward?

118

Lionesses legend Kerry Davis on breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations

119

Germany get their revenge on the Lionesses and the WSL returns

120

Young Lionesses head coach Natalie Henderson on the U17 Women’s World Cup!

121

Rytting Kaneryd supercharges Chelsea and the Euros play-offs begin!

122

Jonas Eidevall’s Arsenal exit and what it tells us about fan culture

123

Carla Ward on the Paris Olympics, leaving Villa and her next steps

124

A six-goal thriller and the Champions League returns!

125

How North Korea has become a powerhouse in women's football

126

A Spurs-Villa classic and calendar chaos

127

Arsenal vs BK Häcken Champions League preview!

128

An awkward car journey, Chelsea’s new era begins, and WSL history is made!

129

WSL opening weekend preview!

130

Our 2024/25 WSL predictions!

131

Spurs head coach Robert Vilahamn on ‘Bobbyball’, Grace Clinton, and developing the next Lionesses

132

USWNT take gold, Spain take nothing, and Nikita Parris’ next move

133

Emma Hayes’ American dream, Olympics latest, and spygate explained

134

What has happened at Reading?

135

England get the job done and Ireland stun France

136

England are one step away from Euro 2025 and Lyon eye McCabe?!

137

A crucial Lionesses qualifier and what’s going on at Man United?!

138

A much improved England beat France!

139

The Lionesses drop points and FIFA’s step in the right direction

140

Everything you need to know about Brazil hosting the 2027 World Cup!

141

Barça and Putellas rule Europe again and England prepare for France

142

The 2023/24 Upfront Awards!

143

Chelsea fans on Emma Hayes' legacy

144

The WSL finale

145

Chelsea lift the WSL trophy at Old Trafford!

146

Man United punish Spurs and Miedema leaves Arsenal?!

147

How Spurs went from non-league to FA Cup finalists

148

Inspiring young women with Premier League Changemakers

149

This title race ain’t over yet!

150

Bristol City Head Coach Lauren Smith on relegation, rebuilding, and the WSL resource gap

151

The end of Emma Hayes’ Champions League dream

152

'Dirty' Chelsea beat Barça and Crystal Palace prepare for the WSL!

153

Sophie Baggaley on her first season at Brighton, Mary Earps, and learning to play with her feet

154

Man United halt Chelsea, Spurs reach Wembley, and Rachel Daly’s “sexy versatility”

155

Bay FC General Manager Lucy Rushton on building a club from scratch and pulling off the most expensive transfer ever

156

England get questioned, Wales turn on the style, and Ireland’s underrated chances

157

England U23s coach Emma Coates on nurturing the next generation of Lionesses

158

A dramatic Conti Cup final and goodbye Steph Houghton

159

West Ham VP Queenie Porter on the WSL’s billion dollar future

160

Derby Day recap, Arsenal conspiracy theories and Chelsea’s huge week

161

Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor on their incredible season, developing resilience, and this weekend’s derby

162

Chelsea cruise past Arsenal and relationships in women’s football

163

Cup chaos and Copa 71

164

The three-horse race continues and a 10-goal thriller!

165

Khalida Popal on the fight for Afghanistan’s national team to play football again

166

England’s next gen, the Russo and Mead combo, and Spain march into the Olympics

167

A blockbuster weekend in the WSL!

168

Georgia Ball on what it takes to be a top-level official

169

Keating’s redemption, Parris left out again, and trouble for Euro 2025

170

Marieanne Spacey-Cale: the woman behind Southampton’s rise up the leagues

171

Arsenal’s hammer blow, Brighton’s week of chaos, and why becoming a coach is so hard

172

Demi Stokes on the title race, being the ‘mum’ at Man City, and her future as a firefighter!

173

Miedema 2.0, Roord’s heartbreak, and a relegation rumpus

174

Chelsea battle into the UWCL knockouts

175

Kristie Mewis vs the wind and Lauren James vs the world

176

BONUS: Chelsea star Niamh Charles on Hayes, Man United, and the Champions League

177

FA Cup review, a big return for Man United, and Wiegman stays at England!

178

BONUS: Chatting with Durham Captain Sarah Wilson

179

Chelsea’s heir to Kerr, January deals, and Lucía Leon joins us!

180

Revisited: ACL injuries in Women’s Football

181

Our Top Five Stories of 2023!

182

Our WSL mid-season review!

183

BONUS: Inside Arsenal's fan culture

184

Arsenal stun Chelsea!

185

Dutch Courage, NewCo, and the New Champions League

186

The Roebuck Riddle and Sinclair’s Send-Off

187

Sweary Earps, devastating James, and player drug tests

188

New disruptors, Rapinoe’s last bow, and the UWCL returns!

189

Stay another day, Emma Hayes

190

England’s forward line, Germany’s odd situation, and USA’s next coach!

191

Return of the Viv, diversity in the WSL, and the Champions League format

192

Last minute drama in England and last day drama in the US!

193

An interview with Claire Bloomfield, Head of Women’s Football at the ECA

194

Friday Night Lights and time-wasting delights

195

Arsenal's worst possible start and Leicester leave the relegation group chat

196

The WSL returns!

197

The Lionesses are back and Spain’s boycott ends

198

Rubiales, Man United, and the Nations League

199

The Lionesses fall at the last hurdle

200

History beckons for England

201

England reach the World Cup final

202

Spain reach their first final and England vs Australia preview

203

England reach another World Cup semi-final & The Matildas win an epic penalty shoot-out

204

France continue to impress and our quarter-finals preview

205

England scrape through and the USA are gone!

206

Germany crash out to finish an epic group stage!

207

England turn on the style and USA survive by the skin of their… post

208

Australia turn the tables and Germany suffer a shock!

209

Another cagey Lionesses win and the USWNT’s rivals catch up

210

Incredible Philippines scenes and who’s looked the best so far?

211

The Lionesses struggle past Haiti

212

The World Cup kicks off!

213

World Cup Guide - Part 2: The USWNT goes for the three-peat, Marta’s last dance, and some continental outsiders

214

World Cup Guide - Part 1: England’s chances, Ireland’s hopes, and can Sam Kerr lead the co-hosts to glory?

215

Carly Telford on Wiegman, Mary Earps’ story, and penalty psychology!

216

Should England be worried?!

217

“Expect the unexpected”: Haiti star Dani Etienne

218

Matildas legend Alicia Ferguson talks Australia

219

We’re at St George’s Park!

220

England legend Jodie Taylor joins us!

221

Arsenal's Jen Beattie on the Champions League final and more!

222

The Upfront end of season awards!

223

One more time

224

BONUS: Carla Ward on Aston Villa, Rachel Daly and her friendship with Emma Hayes!

225

The WSL title race goes down to the final day!

226

Emma Hayes’ mentality monsters ride again

227

Liverpool spoil the party, but who will be partying at Wembley?

228

BONUS: We chat to football agent Jo Tongue!

229

Two Champions League heartbreaks

230

Arsenal and Chelsea’s steely resolve, and more ACL pain

231

FA Cup heartbreak and Champions League previews!

232

England’s tough test and what being a pro goalkeeper is really like

233

BONUS: Why the Euros hasn’t increased engagement among teenage girls

234

Katie McCabe’s resurrection, a ghost relegation and France’s redemption

235

Man City rip up the script

236

Aston Villa’s greatest night and Champions League previews!

237

BONUS: Looking ahead to the World Cup with Ireland’s Louise Quinn!

238

Spurs sack Skinner and Dagny Brynjarsdotir talks motherhood!

239

Arsenal lift the Conti Cup and two Brighton stars join us!

240

Huge news across the Channel and trailblazers north of the border!

241

Are England the favourites for the World Cup?

242

A message about this week’s schedule!

243

At The Match: The Lionesses are back with a bang

244

Flipped scripts, how to fix the Conti Cup, and the Lionesses return!

245

The WSL’s ‘spanner’ teams and a new era of transfer gossip

246

Transfer window drama and the new challenges facing LGBTQ+ footballers

247

"We have to think like an ecoystem": growing the game with Maggie Murphy

248

Chaos at Kingsmeadow and the rise of Aston Villa

249

Where were ya Chelsea and we shine a light on endometriosis

250

Arsenal and Chelsea do battle, Villa’s Avengers, and returning to ACL injuries

251

The WSL pauses on a cliffhanger and our New Year’s resolutions for football!

252

The big guns trade blows and some relegation reforms

253

ACL injuries in Women’s Football

254

Brains on seats for Man United’s epic comeback and Emma Hayes’ return!

255

Diversity across English women’s football

256

Chelsea put the league on notice and Nations League 101

257

Hope Powell leaves Brighton and Man United’s first big test

258

Imperious Champions League performances and the NWSL playoffs

259

WSL scraps and our Champions League preview

260

Wembley roars again and World Cup crunch time

261

Cup chaos and a damning report from the NWSL

262

Making History - Live from the North London derby

263

Derbies deluxe and an unprecedented situation in Spain

264

Upsets galore on the WSL’s opening weekend

265

Keira Walsh, Ireland’s moment, and racism in women’s football

266

Our bumper WSL season preview

267

At The Match: Crystal Palace 3-0 Coventry United, August 2022

268

Welcome to Upfront!

269

Upfront: England win the Euros!

270

Upfront: Euro 2022 Final Preview

271

Upfront: The Lionesses roar on and Germany stifle France

272

Upfront: Euro 2022 Semi-Final Preview

273

Upfront: France best the Dutch, Austria give Germany a fright and Sweden break Belgian hearts

274

Upfront: England battle through to the semi-finals

275

Upfront: Belgium make history, Denmark are out, and England kick off the quarter-finals!

276

Upfront: English overconfidence, Kenny Shiels' bizarre comments, and a Norwegian implosion

277

Upfront: Sweden prove their worth, Germany survive their tough test, and the Dutch march on (through Leigh)

278

Upfront: An eazay win for England, Northern Ireland's journey ends, and some fantastique French flair

279

Upfront x At The Match: England 1-0 Austria, July 2022

280

At The Match: Malmö 2-1 Helsingborg, June 2022

281

Upfront: Julie Nelson makes history, Spain put on a show and Germany mean business

282

At The Match: Hammarby 2-2 Häcken, June 2022

283

Upfront: England's Euros campaign is underway!

284

Upfront: England vs Austria preview

285

Upfront: Euro 2022 Guide

286

Book Club: Kicking Back – Nedum Onuoha

287

Ramble Meets… Hannes Þór Halldórsson

288

On The Continent: 2021-22 end of season special!

289

Upfront Meets… Anita Asante

290

On The Continent: He can call himself what he wants

291

Upfront: Mental health among professional footballers

292

Book Club: Belonging – Owen Eastwood

293

On The Continent: One in a Kylian

294

Upfront x At The Match: Chelsea 3-2 Man City, May 2022

295

Upfront: FA Cup final preview, with Karen Carney

296

On The Continent: Cop another Coppa

297

Upfront: The WSL draws to a close and our End of Season Awards

298

On The Continent: An aroma of humiliation

299

Upfront: The WSL home straight, Coventry United drama and St James’ Park is rocking

300

On The Continent: An empty title

301

Upfront: More brilliant Barcelona, Man United's European dreams, and the state of the game

302

Back from the Brink: Episode 3

303

On The Continent: A post-Poch PSG

304

Back from the Brink: Episode 2

305

Upfront: Mentality monsters, Kenny Shiels' comments, and Chloe's MCing debut

306

Back from the Brink: Episode 1

307

At The Match: Newcastle 1-0 Wolves, April 2022

308

On The Continent: Turning the Naples Tables

309

Upfront: The end of the Houghton era, this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals, and a very special birthday

310

On The Continent: Karim Can

311

Upfront: Camp Nou magic, Liverpool win the Championship, and the Lionesses get together

312

On The Continent: Past days of Rome

313

Upfront: The new title leaders, Ada’s back and take two in Europe

314

On The Continent: Impressing Papa Totti

315

Upfront: Business end of the FA Cup and the Champions League is back!

316

At The Match: Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool, March 2022

317

On The Continent: Steak, ice cream and Champagne in a blender

318

Upfront: Chelsea's week of turmoil, increasing FA Cup prize money, and some showbiz soccer

319

On The Continent: Back with the keys to Benzema

320

Upfront: Man City win the Conti Cup, the genius of Viv Miedema, and some deserved IWD shoutouts

321

On The Continent: Troubling times for European football

322

Upfront: A landmark day for U.S. Soccer and another cup final!

323

On The Continent: Having a Haller of a time

324

Upfront: England pass some stern tests, a transitional phase for USWNT, and FA Cup underdogs

325

On The Continent: King Kylian

326

Upfront: Title race twists in England & Scotland, and the Lionesses face a stern test

327

On The Continent: Meet the new Dortmund, same as the old Dortmund

328

Upfront: The Miedema Problem, Everton sack another coach, and expansion across women’s football

329

On The Continent: Cataland of the Free

330

Upfront: A mixed bag of cupsets, the Matildas head home early, and the fight for contractual parity

331

On The Continent: Don’t Cry For Me, Fiorentina

332

Upfront: Everton get Hammered, the FA Cup returns, and some bizarre officiating

333

On The Continent: Zizou to PSG?

334

Upfront: Manchester madness, Chloe's super Eagles, and the Matildas’ hunt for revenge

335

On The Continent: Inter the dragon

336

Upfront: Birmingham stun the Gunners, the transfer window opens, and financial stability in the Championship

337

Ramble Meets… Mark Hateley

338

On The Continent: We’re back! And so are Barcelona!

339

Upfront: Celebrating inclusivity and acceptance in women's football

340

Ramble Meets... Ryan Babel

341

On The Continent: It's Always Sunny in Sevilla

342

Upfront: Reading in the right direction, Man City look vulnerable, and the magic of the FA Cup

343

Ramble Meets… John Scales

344

On The Continent: Yabba Dabba Doo!

345

Upfront: An iconic FA Cup final, a century after the ban

346

At The Match: FC Barcelona 0-0 Benfica, November 2021

347

On The Continent: Der Massacre

348

Upfront: Shuffling the Lionesses pack, farewell to Formiga, and this weekend's FA Cup final

349

On The Continent: A wafer thin Aaron Ramsey, sir?

350

Upfront: Birmingham City's troubles continue, Ella Toone secures the bag, and some terrible Ballon d'Or timing

351

Ramble Meets... Celta Vigo

352

On The Continent: Have they blown the bloody doors off?

353

Upfront: Goals galore from a bumper Women's Football Weekend - but what needs to change?

354

Book Club: The Greatest Games – Jamie Carragher

355

On The Continent: From Paris to Berlin, and every session I sweat in

356

Upfront: The soaring Seagulls, a lively start to the FA Women's Championship, and representation at board level

357

At The Match: Porto 1-0 AC Milan and Benfica 0-4 Bayern Munich, October 2021

358

On The Continent: A Black Forest Plateau?

359

Upfront: Beth Mead stars again, England's next captain, and what's going wrong at Manchester City?

360

On The Continent: The Catalan Man

361

Book Club: Always Believe – Olivier Giroud

362

On The Continent: That missing João factor

363

At The Match: England 1-1 Hungary, October 2021

364

On The Continent: It's lonely at the top

365

On The Continent: Wirtz love got to do with it?

366

On The Continent: The Forlorn Identity

367

Ramble Meets... Jay-Jay Okocha

368

On The Continent: Super Mario's Turkish Delight

369

On The Continent: The Real deal

370

Book Club: Barça – Simon Kuper

371

On The Continent: Walking in Memphis

372

On The Continent: Cigarettes under the hazy Roman sun

373

On The Continent: Hey big spenders

374

On The Continent: Winning the Scudetto in Giorgio Armani

375

On The Continent: Has It Come To This?

376

On The Continent: Money trees sprouting transfer fees

377

On The Continent: Now That's What I Call a Wage Bill

378

Book Club: Football's Secret Trade – Tariq Panja

379

On The Continent: Euro 2020 in all its ridiculous glory

380

On The Continent: Standing in the shadows of Löw

381

On The Continent: Not Auf Wiedersehen, Yet

382

On The Continent: Morata spurning chances, Italian advances, and admiring French glances

383

On The Continent: Euro 2020 preview

384

Ramble Meets… Lothar Matthäus

385

Lions Watch: The final stretch, Southgate’s best formation, and why England can’t hold on to a lead

386

On The Continent: As the dust settles on the Champions League final, what next for European football?

387

Book Club: Fever Pitch – Nick Hornby

388

Lions Watch: Southgate’s squad convenes, lessons from Belgium, and Gary Lewin joins us

389

Europe’s managerial mix-up, Atlético get over the line, and Lille’s historic Ligue 1 title

390

Ramble Meets... Pat Nevin

391

Lions Watch: The right-back conundrum, another penalty shoot-out win, and what to expect from Czech Republic

392

On The Continent: France's ace in the hole, Dortmund save their season, and the Süper Lig title finale

393

Lions Watch: Harry Maguire sidelined, Jadon Sancho stakes his claim, and that night in Seville

394

On The Continent: Madrid’s La Liga finale, Sporting secure the title, and what next for Andrea Pirlo & Juventus?

395

Lions Watch: The price of European success, more full-back puzzles, and World Cup 2018

396

On The Continent: Positive PSG signs, José Mourinho vs Antonio Conte, and the La Liga title race reaches its climax

397

Book Club: Not For Me, Clive – Clive Tyldesley

398

Lions Watch: Expanded squads, the importance of Phil Foden, and passing on the pint of wine

399

On The Continent: PSG run out of gas, the rise of Karim Benzema, and Bordeaux’s fall from grace

400

Book Club: Whose Game Is It Anyway? – Michael Calvin

401

Lions Watch: How would England adapt without Harry Kane, John Stones’ form, and the Iceland nadir

402

On The Continent: With the Super League defeated, what next for European football?

403

Ramble Meets... Jermaine Jenas

404

Lions Watch: The rise of Jesse Lingard, Jude Bellingham dazzles, and Roy on the Copacabana

405

On The Continent: Erling Haaland’s fate, Bayern Munich’s dilemma, and the reality of sportswashing

406

Ramble Meets... Jesse Marsch

407

Lions Watch: The Declan Rice dilemma, Trent Alexander-Arnold in the spotlight, and England’s dark ages

408

On The Continent: A Champions League classic, Zidane’s masterclass, and a lifeline for Juventus

409

Book Club: Love of the Game, Ricky Hill

410

On The Continent: How will Bayern cope without Lewandowski, Agüero’s next step, and stars of the U21 Euros

411

On The Continent: PSG seize control, Cesare Prandelli departs, and Zlatan’s return

412

Ramble Meets... Michael Essien and Johan Djourou

413

On The Continent: The Fall of Diego Simeone, Real Madrid lumber on, and a potential BeNeliga merger

414

Ramble Meets... Tom Vernon

415

On The Continent: Juventus reach a crossroads, relief in Paris, and Agnelli’s Champions League

416

On The Continent: A generational Barcelona election, Jorge Sampaoli’s combustible return, and Schalke plumb new depths

417

Ramble Meets... René Meulensteen

418

On The Continent: Jamal Musiala decides, Real Madrid flatter to deceive, and a title scramble in France

419

Ramble Meets... Iain Dowie

420

On The Continent: The changing of the European guard, Porto punk Juventus, and Dortmund get their man

421

Book Club: Follow F***ing Orders, Ann Törnkvist

422

On The Continent: Serie A’s three horse race, Dortmund struggle to evolve, and venue gymnastics

423

Ramble Meets... Rachel Brown-Finnis

424

On The Continent: Messi’s contract, Ligue 1 is left reeling, and Sporting are on the cusp

425

On The Continent: Bayern are handed the reins, party’s over at Marseille, and Sevilla’s landmark signing

426

Ramble Meets... Gareth Ainsworth

427

On The Continent: What awaits Özil in Istanbul, a Milanese title race, and Portugal wrestles with Covid

428

Book Club: Klopp Actually, Laura Lexx

429

On The Continent: Atlético’s title challenge, doing as the Romans do, and Stuttgart’s off-field squabbles

430

Ramble Meets… Leonid Slutsky

431

On The Continent: What to expect of Pochettino at PSG, Juventus defeat Milan, and the Athletic Bilbao puzzle

432

Ramble Meets… Stuart Pearce

433

Ramble Meets... Mark Gardener

434

On The Continent: Our 2020 retrospective

435

Fantasy Five-a-Side: JaackMaate

436

On The Continent: Dortmund's life after Lucien Favre, Real Madrid on the rebound, and broadcast trouble in Ligue 1

437

Ramble Meets... Jon Dahl Tomasson

438

On The Continent: The price of Ronaldo and Messi, the burden of European competition, and remembering Paolo Rossi

439

Book Club: Me, Family and the Making of a Footballer, Jamie Redknapp

440

On The Continent: Eden Hazard’s struggles, Champions League permutations, and Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis

441

Ramble Meets... Asif Kapadia

442

On The Continent: Diego Maradona’s European voyage, Champions League tantrums, and Norway’s new champions

443

On The Continent: What next for Germany, Norway’s improvised squad come to the rescue, and Sassuolo’s impressive start in Serie A

444

Book Club: They Don't Teach This, Eniola Aluko

445

On The Continent: Bubble trouble in Serie A, dual nationalities in international football, and persistent problems for Real Madrid

446

At The Match: AFC Wimbledon 2-2 Doncaster Rovers, November 2020

447

On The Continent: Goals galore in the Champions League, Marseille’s dramatic fall, and Der Klassiker returns

448

Book Club: Out of the Darkness, Matt Piper & Joe Brewin

449

On The Continent: Pressure on Andrea Pirlo, young Champions League royalty, and the shifting powers at Benfica

450

Ramble Meets... Arsène Wenger

451

On The Continent: A lacklustre PSG, Shakhtar Donetsk school the big boys, and Zlatan Ibrahimović chugs on

452

At The Match: Peckham Town 5-0 Stansfeld, October 2020

453

On The Continent: Antoine Griezmann’s declining influence, Norway’s quest for expansion, and some Champions League crowds

454

On The Continent: Changes to the international football landscape, La Liga’s financial troubles, and tough times for Napoli

455

On The Continent: The emergence of João Félix, Inter’s chaotic performances, and who can push Dortmund on?

456

On The Continent: Kylian Mbappé’s ascent to the top, Luis Suárez joins the dark side, and systematic problems at Schalke

457

Book Club: The Fleet Street Girls, Julie Welch

458

On The Continent: Dortmund try to halt Bayern, more drama in Le Classique, and who will win Serie A?

459

On The Continent: Lionel Messi’s summer of discontent, PSG face selection issues, and The Mustang rides again