Join Michael, John and Wragg as they meet to discuss the weeks footy over a nice pint in the pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Listen to the stories behind football's biggest names, hosted by Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan. "Hosts Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan know their stuff." – The Guardian "The most interesting football podcast of the moment." – NRC, a leading Dutch daily Heroes & Humans moves beyond the traditional boundaries of sports commentary to explore the lives of football's most interesting figures. Whether episodes are about Messi, Abramovich, Cruyff, Şükür or Haaland, this is the go-to podcast for footbal ...
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With The Totally Indian Football Show, we aim to bring you the stories from the playing field as our favourite players, coaches etc. vie to be crowned as champions & also conversations from across the Indian football field. Find us talk and discuss about the season & more with expert panelists & guests on the show. This will be a podcast for all you Indian Football fans!
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Charismatic and polarising football coach José Mourinho always has one single goal for his teams: to win, no matter what. It’s this mentality that led him to awards, accolades, and admiration. So what happens when the winner stops winning? This second and final episode on José Mourinho chronicles his fall from grace in the 2010s. Simon and Mehreen …
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Welcome to John's therapy session. Hearts are doing shite, Fantasy Team are doing Shite and Man Utd are doing Shite ;-) Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sven-Göran Eriksson: A life, a legacy, a tribute
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Sven-Göran Eriksson, former England and Lazio manager, has died at the age of 76. In this tribute episode, Mehreen and Simon discuss the colourful life and career of the small-town Swede who shook up English football as the country's first foreign national team coach and electrified the British tabloids at the height of media intrusion into the pri…
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Erling Haaland: The Gen Z goal monster
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Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is making football history with 63 league goals in two seasons. Tipped as a future Ballon d'Or winner, the 6ft4 speed machine seems to attract both rampant adoration and mockery. In this episode, Simon and Mehreen chronicle Haaland’s short life and rise to glory - from growing up extraordinary in a culture that prio…
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Erik Ten Hag: Third time lucky at Manchester United?
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Ten Hag’s slow rise to coaching success seems to have come to an abrupt stop at Manchester United. Can the man who led other teams to glory turn the club around on his third attempt? Or is his tenure simply doomed? In this episode, Mehreen and Simon chronicle the rise and fall of Erik ten Hag. They cover the hyper-organised, football-obsessed Dutch…
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Into season 8 of The Football Humans. Starting with the season predictions... It's Michael, John and Wragg on a zoom to discuss who do we think will finish in the top 4, the bottom 3, first manager sacked, golden boot and golden glove and biggest flop. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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From Olympic Football to Financial Fair Play: Your Questions Answered
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In this special Q&A episode, hosts Mehreen Khan and Simon Kuper answer questions from listeners around the globe. From the Olympics to the intricacies of modern football management, Mehreen and Simon tackle a wide range of topics, providing insights and sharing personal anecdotes. Join us as we explore the world of football through the lens of your…
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Hearts' season has kicked off and John has a bit to say! Wragg and Michael are there for the description of the opener! Predictions? Nah next week! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reflections on Heroes & Humans debut season
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Over the past 20 weeks, Mehreen and Simon have covered the stories of the so-called ‘heroes’ of football, as well as the game’s undercover (and not so undercover) ‘villains’. As the duo take a week off to end their debut season, they reflect on their favourite episodes so far, muse on what they’ve learned, and provide behind-the-scenes insights int…
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Thomas Tuchel: dark wellness fanatic, dark horse for England's next manager
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Tipped as one of the longshots for England manager, Thomas Tuchel is the polarising German football coach known for his brilliance, fanaticism, and sometimes cruelty. Simon and Mehreen cover the fascinating and complex world of Tuchel, whose career is defined by never-ending cycles of success and self-destruction. They chronicle his rollercoaster c…
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Wragg, Michael and John finally get together to reflect on the Euro's Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Emma Hayes: The Londoner who led the US women's team to Olympic gold
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Emma Hayes, one of the most influential figures in women's football, is embarking on a new chapter in her illustrious career. After 12 transformative years as the manager of Chelsea Women, Hayes is set to take on the role of head coach for the United States Women's National Team (USWNT). This episode explores Hayes' remarkable journey, her impact o…
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Answering Your Questions About Euro 2024
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In this special episode before the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England, Mehreen Khan and Simon Kuper answer your questions about the heroes and humans featured in the tournament. They discuss the performances of key players, why France and England have been so boring, and the perennial issues of politics, race and multiculturalism that have b…
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The New Faces of Spanish Football: Lamine Yamal & Nico Williams
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In this special pre-Euro 2024 final episode, Mehreen and Simon delve into the stories of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, the two young stars who have lit up the tournament and represent a new, diverse Spain. They discuss the remarkable journeys of these players, their backgrounds, and the societal and cultural implications of their success. From Ya…
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Johan Cruyff & Holland 1974 - The most exciting team never to win the World Cup
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Risking their lives for football: Afghanistan's women's national team
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The Afghan women’s national team doesn’t exist – not according to FIFA, anyway. The Taliban banned women's football when they took control of Afghanistan in 2021, forcing the team to flee the country for fear of their lives. But FIFA now refuses to recognise the team in exile, allowing the Taliban to continue their gender apartheid. Today, the team…
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Messi & Argentina: A Love Story (of sorts)
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It's bizarre how long it took Argentinians to learn to love Leo Messi. His exile from his declining homeland always made him suspect. The comparison with Maradona hung over him from the start. And why was he hardly ever as good for Argentina as he was for Barcelona? We tell the story of the world's best player's complex relationship with his own co…
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Gareth Southgate: National hero or overhyped mediocrity?
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Gareth Southgate's tactical and managerial qualities still split fan opinion as he leads England in his fourth major tournament at the Euros in Germany this summer. But one thing that can't be disputed is Southgate's ability to unite his players in a team whose confidence has been battered by two decades of under-achievment. The former Aston Villa …
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Henry Winter: Chronicler of English football
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On the eve of Euro 2024, Henry talks about nearly 30 years of dealing with England managers and players, from Glenn Hoddle to Harry Kane - with some very kind words for Jack Grealish. Henry Winter is one of the best known and most respected journalists in the English language. Having covered football for over 38 years, conducted over 1500 interview…
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He's at Wembley...Not the Costa Del Sol!
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Wragg and Michael discuss the new Chelsea manager, the Champions League Final and round up on the previous week. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jude Bellingham: Born in England, made in Europe
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Jude Bellingham could go down as the best English player to never play in the Premier League, but how did he go from a shy and polite young boy from Stourbridge, to an integral part of Real Madrid's push for the Champions League title this season? This episode describes the careful and precise decisions of Jude Bellingham's career so far that have …
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Carlo Ancelotti: The Godfather of the Champions League
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Carlo Ancelotti, son of poor Italian farmers, could be about to win a record fifth Champions League with Real Madrid. That’s pretty good for a guy whose managerial career started with him refusing to sign Roberto Baggio. This episode describes how the nicest man in football learned how to handle the egomaniacs around him, give players the power, an…
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Mbappe is Overated... he's no Messi or Ronaldo
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Wragg, John and Michael take a look back on pre season predictions. Interrupted by a pub quiz, we tried to have a half pub/zoom pod episode... as soon as we ended the news broke that Poch was leaving Chelsea.... expect a full scale Michael rant next week... until then Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Mohammed bin Salman: The most powerful man in football?
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Mohammed bin Salman may be the most influential person in global football, even though he doesn’t seem to like the game. In 2021, the Saudi millennial crown prince became the ultimate owner of Newcastle United, when the Premier League club was bought by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The country’s de facto leader is also pumping billions int…
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Maidaan's Tulsidas Balaram ft. Sushant Waydande
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In episode 100th of The Totally Indian Football Show, host Siju is joined Ashish Kothari as he co-hosts this special episode. Sushant Waydande is the guest. He played the role of Tulsidas Balaram in the movie Maidaan. The movie is based on the golden era of Indian football. Tune in to know the reel life of Tulsidas Balaram!…
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The Leadership Secrets of Jürgen Klopp
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Jürgen Klopp resigns as Liverpool manager this month after a nine-year love affair with the club and city, where he became practically a benign cult leader. Above and beyond the Champions League and English title that he won with his “Heavy metal football”, he offered a model of leadership so lacking in our time. The most charismatic manager in foo…
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He Couldn't Hit the Back of the Net
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Wragg, Michael and Berry talk about maltesers, Eurovision and football... Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hakan Şükür is Turkey’s greatest ever footballer, highest goalscorer, and still the man who holds the record for scoring the fastest goal in a World Cup after just 11 seconds in 2002. But for the last nine years, he’s been living in self-imposed exile in the US, moonlighting as an Uber driver, and having his legacy wiped from the records of Turkish…
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Who is Liverpool manager Arne Slot?
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Who is Arne Slot? Simon Kuper, who grew up in the Netherlands and remains a Dutch football obsessive, reveals all about the new Liverpool manager. Join Heroes & Humans for our first ever emergency episode to hear about the new Klopp mini-me. The Dutchman from a family of schoolteachers is Klopp without the charisma and the teeth visible from outer …
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From innovator to "specialist in failure," this riveting episode charts Arsène Wenger's steep fall at Arsenal. His pioneering vision had remade English football, introducing new tactics, diets, and a cosmopolitan ethos that redefined excellence. The unbeaten "Invincibles" season cemented his legend, but also marked the start of a tragic decline. As…
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Michael, Wragg and John are back together this week. Discussing the business end of the Premier League and Fantasy League. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From his humble beginnings in an Alsatian village to his revolutionary tenure at Arsenal from 1996 to 2004, Wenger's journey is a testament to his innovative spirit and enduring influence on English football. Exploring Arsène Wenger's meteoric rise at Arsenal, this first episode of a two-part series delves into the origins and golden years of one o…
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Wragg and John have a little chat about the weeks football. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mohamed Salah is the greatest player to emerge from a football-mad part of the world that has rarely produced elite talent on the level of the clinical, curly-haired winger: the Arab world. Born in a humble town in Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous country, Salah is an icon in Africa and the Middle East and ranks among the greatest Muslim athle…
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Wragg, John and Michael are back this week to discuss the weeks Football and how it effects the fortunes of the Fantasy League. 7 games to go in the Prem... Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pep Guardiola: GOAT or Human?
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Born in the Catalan village of Santpedor, Pep's early life was steeped in the resurgence of Catalan identity post-Franco. His childhood, marked by the isolation & cultural defiance of his village, was a prelude to a career that would challenge and redefine football norms. At 14, Pep left the village for the Masia, Barcelona's famed academy, embeddi…
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Roman Abramovich: Should Chelsea fans still love him?
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Roman Abramovich's story unfolds with the complexity of a man who came from Russia to reshape Premier League football. Starting life in a nondescript communist town, orphaned and adopted within an anti-Semitic Soviet Union, Abramovich's acute sensitivity to others' desires propelled him from selling rubber ducks to amassing a fortune amid the chaos…
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John, Michael and Wragg are chatting about possible worst free kicks, FA cups and Premier League. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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