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Football Weekly

by The Guardian · English

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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The Premier League v Manchester City and England beat Czechia – Football WeeklyThe Premier League’s 40-page verdict on Manchester City’s financial rule breaches, including alleged “sham” contracts, misstated accounts, and obstruction of the investigation; debate over possible…30 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 16 chapters
The Manchester City verdict and England run world champions close – Football WeeklyThe panel debates (1) Manchester City’s Premier League “115 charges” verdict over financial regulation breaches, likely punishment and wider consequences (appeals, lawsuits, fan trust, rule-of-law vs…28 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 21 chapters
England face world champions Spain as international break commences – Football Weekly – Football Weekly podcastFootball Weekly episode covering the start of an international break: England vs world champions Spain, Scotland’s new manager Sebastian Pocognoli’s debut, and Republic of Ireland’s planned games vs…24 Sep 2026 · 52 min · 15 chapters
Dockers derby delivers and England squad upheaval – Football Weekly podcastChampionship, League One and League Two weekend round-up plus England squad upheaval; key focus on the Millwall vs West Ham “Dockers derby” and Wrexham vs Southampton “Spygate” fallout, with analysis…22 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Arsenal battered in Brighton as Manchester City go clear: Football WeeklyA round-up of Premier League results and tactical discussion, led by Brighton’s 3-0 demolition of Arsenal, Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland, Tottenham’s 2-3 loss to Aston Villa, plus debate…21 Sep 2026 · 55 min · 25 chapters
Manchester United crisis klaxon alert and Sunderland soar: Football Weekly ExtraThe Guardian Football Weekly Extra covers: Manchester United’s crisis after losing 2-3 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup, including the claim they became the first side in 50 years to come back from 2-0…17 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
Kane on target, Barcelona stay perfect and Ballon d’Or debate – Football WeeklyFootball Weekly discusses top European leagues and the Ballon d’Or debate.15 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 20 chapters
VAR controversy decides Manchester derby as City keep pace with Arsenal: Football WeeklyFootball Weekly episode centers on a controversial VAR decision in the Manchester derby (Man United 0-1 Man City).14 Sep 2026 · 56 min · 36 chapters
Perfect start for the Premier League in Europe and is it crunch time for Spurs already? Football Weekly ExtraChampions League and Carabao Cup roundup, then Premier League weekend previews (including Manchester derby), plus AOB/Q&A.11 Sep 2026 · 54 min · 21 chapters
Haaland at the double as Champions League returns: Football WeeklyGuardian Football Weekly discusses early Champions League results (Man City vs Porto; Club Brugge vs Aston Villa; Real Madrid vs Inter; Dortmund vs Villarreal; Lille vs Betis), plus domestic football…9 Sep 2026 · 40 min · 16 chapters
Arsenal beat Chelsea to maintain perfect start and late drama at Everton - Football WeeklyPremier League weekend review focused on Arsenal’s 2-1 title-decider win over Chelsea, Everton’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United featuring late drama, plus other matches and VAR/goal debates.7 Sep 2026 · 51 min · 32 chapters
Arsenal take on Chelsea and deadline-day chaos: Football Weekly ExtraFootball Weekly Extra covers early-season Premier League and EFL storylines plus transfer-window fallout.3 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
Saka strike maintains Arsenal’s perfect start, plus deadline day: Football WeeklyThe episode covers Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Villa Park (Saka strike) and a busy, domino-like transfer deadline day, plus Lionel Messi retiring from international football.1 Sep 2026 · 40 min · 11 chapters
Bruno Fernandes brilliance and Spurs remain pointless – Football Weekly podcastThe Football Weekly live show discusses a busy Premier League weekend plus European draws and listener questions.31 Aug 2026 · 56 min · 22 chapters
Sávio lands at Spurs, Celtic crash out and are Villa in crisis? – Football Weekly podcastThe episode previews the Premier League weekend and midweek Carabao Cup, then focuses on transfer-window pressure and ends with Celtic’s Champions League collapse.27 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 15 chapters
Palmer purrs but Sánchez shaky as Chelsea start with a win – Football Weekly podcastChelsea’s 3-2 season-opening win at Fulham, transfer/loan rumours, and early-season turmoil in the EFL (Championship, League One, League Two), plus notable goals and VAR/handball debate.25 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 18 chapters
Manchester United mauled and sorry Spurs mark Premier League kick-off: Football WeeklyPremier League opening weekend review, focusing on Manchester United’s 2-0 home loss to Hull, Tottenham’s 3-0 defeat at Brentford, and other key results (Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa, Newcastle 2-2…24 Aug 2026 · 54 min · 20 chapters
Premier League season preview: Hull City to Tottenham – Football WeeklyFootball Weekly’s Premier League season preview episode runs through multiple clubs, focusing on promoted teams’ survival chances, and whether big clubs’ summer changes will destabilize them.20 Aug 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters
Premier League season preview: Arsenal to Fulham - Football Weekly podcastThe Guardian Football Weekly’s Premier League season preview, focusing on early fixtures and squad changes across Arsenal, Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry, Palace, Everton,…19 Aug 2026 · 49 min · 20 chapters
Arsenal hammer Manchester City and the EFL kicks off – Football WeeklyThe episode opens with Arsenal’s Community Shield demolition of Manchester City 3-0, then shifts to the EFL’s opening weekend results across the Championship, League One, and League Two.17 Aug 2026 · 53 min · 26 chapters
Our EFL preview and a Super Cup review as PSG prevail: Football WeeklyGuardian Football Weekly previews the EFL (Championship, League One, League Two) and reviews the Community/“Super Cup” match PSG 2-1 Aston Villa, plus transfer chatter and England youth/eligibility…13 Aug 2026 · 56 min · 19 chapters
Infantino, Trump, Bezos and Mourinho: together at last: Football WeeklyFootball Weekly panel discusses (1) FIFA leader Gianni Infantino’s alleged misconduct and a joint UEFA/AFC/CONCACAF open letter calling for independent review and possible boycotts, with concern for…11 Aug 2026 · 54 min · 18 chapters
Infantino hangs on by a thread and the overhaul at Newcastle: Football WeeklyThe episode covers a FIFA crisis and wider football fallout, plus club news and early Carabao Cup results.10 Aug 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
Football Weekly’s summer mailbag: AI, how transfer gossip works and more – part twoGuardian Football Weekly’s summer mailbag (part two), recorded after Argentina knocked England out of the World Cup.3 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters