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England and Ireland face the play-offs, Alexia Putellas to the WSL and football infrastructure expert Sarah Rock on purpose-built women’s stadia

2

Man City win the FA Cup, Bunny Shaw stays and Katie McCabe goes…

3

At The Match: The First Ever WSL Play-Off

4

The 2025/26 Upfront Awards

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

At The Match: Arsenal end Chelsea's UWCL Dreams

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

Pregnancy and football, with Josie Green

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

Upfront Wrapped 2025 & New Year’s Resolutions!

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

At The Match: Inside the NSL Final

37

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

38

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

39

Spicy controversy at the Emirates and Aston Villa stun Man United

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

A feast of WSL drama

47

Arsenal drop precious points and a new era for Bristol City

48

In memory of Matt Beard

49

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

50

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

51

Previewing EVERY team in the WSL!

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

Our Euro 2025 Final Preview! | Euro 2025 #14

56

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

57

Queen Agyemang | Euro 2025 #12

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

Picking our final Lionesses Starting XI!

72

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

73

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

74

Steph Houghton’s coaching journey

75

The lethal Lionesses but relegation for Wales and Scotland!

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

The big Arsenal vs Barcelona preview!

80

Chelsea crush Man United to seal the treble!

81

The 2024/25 Upfront Awards!

82

The 2024/25 WSL finale

83

Inside Kelly Simmons’ storied career at the FA

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

A spicy FA Cup semi-final weekend

90

The Lionesses leave Leuven empty handed

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

Inside Baroness Sue Campbell’s storied career

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

Derby disappointments and England expectations, with Robyn Cowen

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

Manchester Derby DRAMA and Carla Ward heads to Ireland!

108

Big returns and big scorelines in the FA Cup

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

A HUGE Wembley showdown! | England vs USA Preview

115

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

116

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

117

Chelsea take control and Matt Beard takes on the refs

118

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

119

Unstoppable Chelsea and the footballer trying to transform ACL analysis

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

Germany get their revenge on the Lionesses and the WSL returns

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

A six-goal thriller and the Champions League returns!

129

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

130

A Spurs-Villa classic and calendar chaos

131

Arsenal vs BK Häcken Champions League preview!

132

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

133

WSL opening weekend preview!

134

Our 2024/25 WSL predictions!

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

What has happened at Reading?

139

England get the job done and Ireland stun France

140

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

141

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

142

A much improved England beat France!

143

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

144

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

145

Barça and Putellas rule Europe again and England prepare for France

146

The 2023/24 Upfront Awards!

147

Chelsea fans on Emma Hayes' legacy

148

The WSL finale

149

Chelsea lift the WSL trophy at Old Trafford!

150

Man United punish Spurs and Miedema leaves Arsenal?!

151

How Spurs went from non-league to FA Cup finalists

152

Inspiring young women with Premier League Changemakers

153

This title race ain’t over yet!

154

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

155

The end of Emma Hayes’ Champions League dream

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

A dramatic Conti Cup final and goodbye Steph Houghton

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

Chelsea cruise past Arsenal and relationships in women’s football

167

Cup chaos and Copa 71

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

A blockbuster weekend in the WSL!

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

Chelsea battle into the UWCL knockouts

179

Kristie Mewis vs the wind and Lauren James vs the world

180

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

181

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

182

BONUS: Chatting with Durham Captain Sarah Wilson

183

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

184

Revisited: ACL injuries in Women’s Football

185

Our Top Five Stories of 2023!

186

Our WSL mid-season review!

187

BONUS: Inside Arsenal's fan culture

188

Arsenal stun Chelsea!

189

Dutch Courage, NewCo, and the New Champions League

190

The Roebuck Riddle and Sinclair’s Send-Off

191

Sweary Earps, devastating James, and player drug tests

192

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

193

Stay another day, Emma Hayes

194

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

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

Friday Night Lights and time-wasting delights

199

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

200

The WSL returns!

201

The Lionesses are back and Spain’s boycott ends

202

Rubiales, Man United, and the Nations League

203

The Lionesses fall at the last hurdle

204

History beckons for England

205

England reach the World Cup final

206

Spain reach their first final and England vs Australia preview

207

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

208

France continue to impress and our quarter-finals preview

209

England scrape through and the USA are gone!

210

Germany crash out to finish an epic group stage!

211

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

212

Australia turn the tables and Germany suffer a shock!

213

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

214

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

215

The Lionesses struggle past Haiti

216

The World Cup kicks off!

217

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

218

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

219

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

220

Should England be worried?!

221

“Expect the unexpected”: Haiti star Dani Etienne

222

Matildas legend Alicia Ferguson talks Australia

223

We’re at St George’s Park!

224

England legend Jodie Taylor joins us!

225

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

226

The Upfront end of season awards!

227

One more time

228

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

229

The WSL title race goes down to the final day!

230

Emma Hayes’ mentality monsters ride again

231

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

232

BONUS: We chat to football agent Jo Tongue!

233

Two Champions League heartbreaks

234

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

235

FA Cup heartbreak and Champions League previews!

236

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

237

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

238

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

239

Man City rip up the script

240

Aston Villa’s greatest night and Champions League previews!

241

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

242

Spurs sack Skinner and Dagny Brynjarsdotir talks motherhood!

243

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

244

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

245

Are England the favourites for the World Cup?

246

A message about this week’s schedule!

247

At The Match: The Lionesses are back with a bang

248

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

249

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

250

Transfer window drama and the new challenges facing LGBTQ+ footballers

251

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

252

Chaos at Kingsmeadow and the rise of Aston Villa

253

Where were ya Chelsea and we shine a light on endometriosis

254

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

255

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

256

The big guns trade blows and some relegation reforms

257

ACL injuries in Women’s Football

258

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

259

Diversity across English women’s football

260

Chelsea put the league on notice and Nations League 101

261

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

262

Imperious Champions League performances and the NWSL playoffs

263

WSL scraps and our Champions League preview

264

Wembley roars again and World Cup crunch time

265

Cup chaos and a damning report from the NWSL

266

Making History - Live from the North London derby

267

Derbies deluxe and an unprecedented situation in Spain

268

Upsets galore on the WSL’s opening weekend

269

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

270

Our bumper WSL season preview

271

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

272

Welcome to Upfront!

273

Upfront: England win the Euros!

274

Upfront: Euro 2022 Final Preview

275

Upfront: The Lionesses roar on and Germany stifle France

276

Upfront: Euro 2022 Semi-Final Preview

277

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

278

Upfront: England battle through to the semi-finals

279

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

280

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

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

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

285

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

286

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

287

Upfront: England's Euros campaign is underway!

288

Upfront: England vs Austria preview

289

Upfront: Euro 2022 Guide

290

Book Club: Kicking Back – Nedum Onuoha

291

Ramble Meets… Hannes Þór Halldórsson

292

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

293

Upfront Meets… Anita Asante

294

On The Continent: He can call himself what he wants

295

Upfront: Mental health among professional footballers

296

Book Club: Belonging – Owen Eastwood

297

On The Continent: One in a Kylian

298

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

299

Upfront: FA Cup final preview, with Karen Carney

300

On The Continent: Cop another Coppa

301

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

302

On The Continent: An aroma of humiliation

303

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

304

On The Continent: An empty title

305

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

306

Back from the Brink: Episode 3

307

On The Continent: A post-Poch PSG

308

Back from the Brink: Episode 2

309

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

310

Back from the Brink: Episode 1

311

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

312

On The Continent: Turning the Naples Tables

313

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

314

On The Continent: Karim Can

315

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

316

On The Continent: Past days of Rome

317

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

318

On The Continent: Impressing Papa Totti

319

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

320

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

321

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

322

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

323

On The Continent: Back with the keys to Benzema

324

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

325

On The Continent: Troubling times for European football

326

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

327

On The Continent: Having a Haller of a time

328

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

329

On The Continent: King Kylian

330

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

331

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

332

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

333

On The Continent: Cataland of the Free

334

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

335

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

336

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

337

On The Continent: Zizou to PSG?

338

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

339

On The Continent: Inter the dragon

340

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

341

Ramble Meets… Mark Hateley

342

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

343

Upfront: Celebrating inclusivity and acceptance in women's football

344

Ramble Meets... Ryan Babel

345

On The Continent: It's Always Sunny in Sevilla

346

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

347

Ramble Meets… John Scales

348

On The Continent: Yabba Dabba Doo!

349

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

350

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

351

On The Continent: Der Massacre

352

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

353

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

354

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

355

Ramble Meets... Celta Vigo

356

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

357

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

358

Book Club: The Greatest Games – Jamie Carragher

359

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

360

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

361

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

362

On The Continent: A Black Forest Plateau?

363

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

364

On The Continent: The Catalan Man

365

Book Club: Always Believe – Olivier Giroud

366

On The Continent: That missing João factor

367

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

368

On The Continent: It's lonely at the top

369

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

370

On The Continent: The Forlorn Identity

371

Ramble Meets... Jay-Jay Okocha

372

On The Continent: Super Mario's Turkish Delight

373

On The Continent: The Real deal

374

Book Club: Barça – Simon Kuper

375

On The Continent: Walking in Memphis

376

On The Continent: Cigarettes under the hazy Roman sun

377

On The Continent: Hey big spenders

378

On The Continent: Winning the Scudetto in Giorgio Armani

379

On The Continent: Has It Come To This?

380

On The Continent: Money trees sprouting transfer fees

381

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

382

Book Club: Football's Secret Trade – Tariq Panja

383

On The Continent: Euro 2020 in all its ridiculous glory

384

On The Continent: Standing in the shadows of Löw

385

On The Continent: Not Auf Wiedersehen, Yet

386

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

387

On The Continent: Euro 2020 preview

388

Ramble Meets… Lothar Matthäus

389

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

390

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

391

Book Club: Fever Pitch – Nick Hornby

392

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

393

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

394

Ramble Meets... Pat Nevin

395

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

396

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

397

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

398

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

399

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

400

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

401

Book Club: Not For Me, Clive – Clive Tyldesley

402

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

403

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

404

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

405

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

406

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

407

Ramble Meets... Jermaine Jenas

408

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

409

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

410

Ramble Meets... Jesse Marsch

411

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

412

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

413

Book Club: Love of the Game, Ricky Hill

414

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

415

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

416

Ramble Meets... Michael Essien and Johan Djourou

417

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

418

Ramble Meets... Tom Vernon

419

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

420

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

421

Ramble Meets... René Meulensteen

422

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

423

Ramble Meets... Iain Dowie

424

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

425

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

426

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

427

Ramble Meets... Rachel Brown-Finnis

428

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

429

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

430

Ramble Meets... Gareth Ainsworth

431

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

432

Book Club: Klopp Actually, Laura Lexx

433

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

434

Ramble Meets… Leonid Slutsky

435

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

436

Ramble Meets… Stuart Pearce

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Ramble Meets... Mark Gardener

438

On The Continent: Our 2020 retrospective

439

Fantasy Five-a-Side: JaackMaate

440

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

441

Ramble Meets... Jon Dahl Tomasson

442

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

443

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

444

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

445

Ramble Meets... Asif Kapadia

446

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

447

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

448

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

449

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

450

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

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

452

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

453

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

454

Ramble Meets... Arsène Wenger

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

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

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

458

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

459

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

460

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

461

Book Club: The Fleet Street Girls, Julie Welch

462

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

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