Football Weekly

Daily World Cup match analysis, news and tactical debate AI summary

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Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond Football Weekly is the Guardian's award-winning football podcast, bringing together some of football’s most respected journalists, writers and broadcasters for expert analysis, opinion and debate throughout the World Cup. On World Cup Daily, the team reviews the biggest matches, discusses the latest news and talking points and analyses the performances shaping football's biggest competition. Whether you're following England, Scotland, USMNT, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Canada, Australia or any of the other nations competing at the World Cup, World Cup Daily provides comprehensive coverage from the opening match to the final. The podcast regularly discusses the world's biggest players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Vinícius Júnior, Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Mohamed Salah, Neymar, Virgil van Dijk and many more. Expect reaction to the tournament's biggest moments, tactical analysis, VAR controversies and the stories making headlines on and off the pitch. Beyond the World Cup, Football Weekly covers the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, Women's Super League, Women's World Cup, European Championship, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, La Liga, the Championship and international football from around the globe. The show regularly discusses clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain. Featuring journalists and contributors including Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson, Suzy Wrack, Lars Sivertsen, Nicky Bandini, Sid Lowe, Johnny Liew, Robyn Cowen, Nedum Onuoha and many more, Football Weekly combines informed punditry, football journalism and entertaining discussion to deliver one of the most popular football podcasts in the world. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episodes on YouTube.

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Mauricio Pochettino to Manchester United and record breaker Kane - Football Weekly podcast E

2026-11-13 · 57 min

Robyn Cowen is joined by Jacob Steinberg, Lars Sivertsen and Paul Watson as Manchester United appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach and Harry Kane becomes the sole leading appearance maker for the England…
Carrick on the brink and Madrid on the charge under Mourinho: Football Weekly E

2026-11-10 · 57 min

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Michael Carrick is poised to be sacked by Manchester United and for a wrap of the big stories from around Europe. Help support…
Could Old Trafford chaos keep Michael Carrick in the job? Football Weekly E

2026-11-09 · 1 hr 1 min

Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Manchester United twice come back from two goals down to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa, while trouble looms for Pierre Sage. Help support our…
Fenerbahce thwart Liverpool and Arsenal pushed in Prague: Football Weekly E

2026-11-05 · 55 min

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Liew as Liverpool lose for the first time in the Champions League this season and Manchester City and Arsenal escape with narrow wins. Help support…
Can miraculous Manchester United comeback save Michael Carrick? – Football Weekly podcast E

2026-11-04 · 50 min

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon as Manchester United comeback from 2-0 down to beat Roma in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at <a…
Arsenal end Anfield wait and Manchester United beaten again: Football Weekly E

2026-11-02 · 55 min

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin as Arsenal win at Anfield in the league for the first time in 14 years and go top of the Premier League. Help support our independent…
Arsenal fail at Fleetwood and Michael Carrick clings on: Football Weekly Extra E

2026-10-29 · 54 min

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Seb Hutchinson as Fleetwood Town beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup and Michael Carrick remains in the dugout at Manchester United. Help support our independent…
Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or and an EFL round-up: Football Weekly

2026-10-27 · 53 min

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and George Elek to reflect on the England captain’s Ballon d’Or award and to discuss the weekend’s EFL action. Help support our independent journalism at <a…
Carrick on the brink, Jackson ends City’s run, and Spurs singe the Blues – Football Weekly E

2026-10-26 · 54 min

Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, John Brewin and Philippe Auclair to discuss the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at <a…
Manchester United bin-fire keeps blazing and Arsenal draw at Bayern: Football Weekly Extra E

2026-10-22 · 55 min

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Liew, Paul Watson and Archie Rhind-Tutt to discuss the latest Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at <a…

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