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This week John Bennett is joined by James Horncastle (fresh back from his trip to Como) and Julien Laurens where the focus is all on that remarkable scoreline from Italy after Como beat Manchester United midweek. They show the Italian side some love and hear from Cesc Fabregas. James also sprinkles some Hollywood stardust on to the match after Superman was spotted in the stands – and John and Jules ask that all important question… does James have as much power as Superman? The guys take look at some of the out of work managers on the continent who could be interested if Michael Carrick leaves Manchester United, and Antonio Conte certainly gets a mention. Attention then turns to the injury to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and what impact that will have on PSG’s season. And delve into Serie A and Ligue 1 where it’s tight at the top. John, Jules and James (the three J’s) then look ahead, not only to El Clasico but also the top of the table clash in Dutch football taking place this weekend where Marcel van Der Kraan joins the pod ahead to PSV Eindhoven v Feyenoord. Timecodes: 02:00 – Como focus 05:40 - Cesc Fabregas interview. 10:00 – The names across Europe who have been linked to Man United. 17:00 – The injury to PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. 25:00 – Serie A focus. 30:00 – The health of Ligue 1 38:00 - Marcel van Der Kraan on PSV v Feyenoord. 42:00 – El Clasico chat.

Mikey Moore is the youngest player to turn out for Spurs in the Premier League, doing so at the age of just 16. He is still only 19 now but after a prior loan at Rangers is now on loan at Bundesliga side Cologne from Spurs after joining them at the back end of the summer transfer window. In this revealing interview, Moore discusses his new life in Germany - explaining why having two other English lads in Reigan Heskey and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey alongside him has really helped, German lessons, his hopes for the season and the prospect of playing against Harry Kane. And after the interview Euro Leagues regulars Julien Laurens and Rafa Hongistein join the pod to discuss Moore’s loan move and why young English players like the Bundesliga. TIMECODES 0 mins - Mikey Moore on his new life in Germany and playing alongside two English players at the club. 2 mins - The challenge of learning German. 4 mins - Sight-seeing in Cologne. 5 mins - Tony Woodcock 6 mins - What Moore is learning and what attracted him to the league. 7 mins - The difference between the Premier League and the Bundesliga. 9 mins - Keeping in touch with Tottenham. 10 mins - The prospect of playing against Harry Kane. 12 mins - Moore’s long-term ambitions in the game. 16 mins – Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein join the pod to discuss why the Bundesliga is a good league for young English players - and Moore’s prospects of success this season.

Are Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain the teams to beat in the Champions League? Julien Laurens and Raphael Honigstein are with John Bennett to reflect on their big wins against Galatasaray and Manchester City this week. They debate how Manchester United have handled Lisandro Martinez’ criticism of their technical director Jason Wilcox, after he apologised to the club’s hierarchy for his outburst. Elizabeth Conway joins the pod after paper airplanes and bouncy balls being thrown onto the pitch stopped Rayo Vallecano’s match against Athletic Club. And was Bayern Munich’s draw with Viking the Champions League game of the week? They discuss Michael Olise’s red card and reports that Harry Kane is set to extend his stay at Bayern Munich until 2029. Timecodes: 00:52 - Lisandro Martinez’ apology 06:50 - How good were PSG? 10:06 - Could Barcelona be PSG’s biggest Champions League challengers this season? 19:20 - Paper plane protest at Rayo Vallecano 24:15 - Bayern's draw with Viking 29:27 - Kane set to extend his stay in Munich

You may not have heard of Andreas Engelmark – yet! – but the 42-year-old is closing in on his first league title – and what a story it would be. He is in charge at Sirius, who play in the university town of Uppsala and have never won the top-flight but are eight points clear with eight games left. He speaks to John Bennett about his ambitions to coach in England, the Swedish national team players he has coached, including a very young Viktor Gyokeres, managing a team alongside Olof Mellberg, the club’s brilliant recruitment policy and how he has transformed Sirius into a side closing in on the title. TIMECODES 0 mins – Why it is such a great time to be involved with Sirius. 3 mins – The club’s recruitment policy and the example of Scot Robbie Ure, who they bought from the reserves at Anderlecht and sold for a big profit. 6 mins – Engelmark’s varied coaching journey. 8 mins – The players from the current Swedish squad that he coached – and who he met for a coffee during the recent international break, including Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres. 10 mins – What he learnt from two years as a head coach with former Sweden international Olof Mellberg. 12 mins – How he survived a tricky start at Sirius. 17 mins – His hopes for the end of the season and their approach to the final matches. 19 mins – Engelmark’s ambitions for the future and why he would love to manage in England.

John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens and Guillem Ballague in a contrasting week for footballing greats: Messi and Ronaldo.  The panel discuss Messi's international goodbye and Cristiano Ronaldo's lengthy statement following his fallout with Jorge Jesus- but is his behaviour a surprise to anyone?  In France, how well has Zinedine Zidane's start gone down? How will he impose his management? As for Spain, how have they evolved post World Cup?  Plus, is Pep Guardiola already planning a return to the Etihad? TIMECODES: 0'45 Mbappe out cycling? 3'41 Lionel Messi's goodbye 9'27 Cristiano Ronaldo's statement 22'05 Zinedine Zidane's first matches in charge of France  31'05 How have Spain pushed on from their World Cup win?  33'26 Virgil Van Dijk reaches 100 caps 36'36 Pep Guardiola returns to the Etihad?

John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague and James Horncastle to discuss how clubs and fans across Europe have reacted to the Manchester City news. Does it have an impact on Pep Guardiola’s legacy? There's been drama in Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the national team camp early after a fall out with his manager. Could this be the end of his international career? And Dutch football writer Finley Crebolder drops by to talk Xavi bringing ‘Total Football’ back to the Netherlands?   TIMECODES:   02:10 Man City 06:30 Spain & German reaction 12:40 Pep Guardiola legacy? 22:50 Ronaldo 29:50 Commercial impact 31:30 Netherlands chat with Finley Crebolder 41:30 Roberto Mancini

John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens & Archie Rhind-Tutt on this week's Euro Leagues! The team discuss Liam Rosenior's "don't make a scene" comment after beating Strasbourg, Jose's antics after the Madrid derby, and can 'The New One', Jurgen Klopp, get a tune out of Florian Wirtz as Germany manager in his 44-man squad? We discuss Mo Salah's hattrick for Trabzonspor, and how Freiburg have started the Bundesliga season unbeaten. Then, we hear from PSG's Ballon d'Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in a sit-down interview with Jules.  Why do the guys make him their favourite to win it, and what do they make of Michael Olise's 'moody' post-match interviews? Timecodes: 01:00 Liam Rosenior's "don't make a scene" comment 05:00 The Madrid derby & Jose's post-match antics 15:00 Jurgen Klopp's 44-man Germany squad 24:15 Salah's Trabzon hattrick v Galatasaray 29:15 Freiburg's unbeaten Bundesliga start 36:00 Kvaratskhelia interview 43:00 Can he win the Ballon d'Or? 47:00 Zidane's taking control of the French squad 50:30 Olise's 'moody' post-match interviews

John Bennett is joined by ESPN's Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague on this week's Euro Leagues. The team discuss Lionel Messi being called up for an Argentina farewell, and how Lens and Valencia have gone early in sacking their managers. Plus, Guillem explains why Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate rolled up their pre-match T-shirts intended to show solidarity for the people of Cueta. Then, is Real Madrid loanee Franco Mastantuono good enough to play for Los Blancos, and could 15-year-old Manchester United player JJ Gabriel be destined for Madrid too? Former Arsenal stars Aubameyang and Gabriel Jesus can't stop scoring in Spain, and finally, we hear from SV Elversberg's young American winger Cole Campbell, on their fairytale start to the Bundesliga season. Timecodes: 01:16 Messi's multiclub plan, and his Argentina farewell 08:38 Lens & Valencia sack their head coaches 17:54 Guillem explains the Cueta story 25:06 Is Mastantuono the Real deal? 28:44 Could JJ Gabriel be set for Madrid? 34:09 Aubameyang can't stop scoring in La Liga 39:11 Gabriel Jesus' impact at Barca 42:00 Interview with SV Elversberg's Cole Campbell

John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Guillem Balague to discuss who should win the Ballon D'or, the dominance of Spanish coaches, the strange atmosphere at the Bernabeu despite Real Madrid beating Inter and the rise of Como. Plus, there is breaking news as Fenerbahçe coach, Ismail Kartal, dramatically quits after his team draws with Roma.  TIME CODES: 0:45 Ballon D'or shortlist 13:34 Why are Spanish coaches so dominant? 21:23 Why are Real Madrid fans unhappy? 25:59 Was it a mistake to play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield? 31:55 The incredible rise of Como into a Champions League team 41:02 The shock resignation of Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal 47:40 The fortunes of Swedish champions Mjallby

John Bennett is joined by Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens to assess the aftermath of the transfer window on Ligue 1 in France after many of its young stars departed for the Premier League. Julien also gives us the lowdown on Malick Fofana's dramatic deadline day move to Sunderland. We're also joined by Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, joint-head coaches of Norwegian side Viking, following their qualification for the Champions League league phase. The team look at whether moving to Juventus can revitalise Nick Woltemade's career. And we find out how SV Elversberg, from a town of 13,000 people, have reached the Bundesliga. TIMECODES 02:30 - The transfer window and France 03:30 – Malick Fofana, Sunderland, Palace and two private jets 10:00 – Ligue 1 selling their stars to the Premier League 17:30 – Can Juventus rejuvenate Nick Woltemade? 25:50 – Viking’s joint-head coaches on their Champions League qualification 40:30 – Osnabruck’s TIFO 44:00 – The fairytale of Elversberg 5 LIVE/BBC SOUNDS COMMENTARIES Saturday 3pm: Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur (5 Live) Saturday 3pm: Manchester City v Coventry City (5 Sports Extra) Saturday 5:30pm: Hull City v Aston Villa (5 Live) Sunday 2pm: Everton v Manchester United (5 Live) Sunday 4:30pm: Arsenal v Chelsea (5 Live)

Maz Farookhi is joined by ESPN's Julien Laurens and German football expert Rafa Honigstein for this week's Euro Leagues. The team reflect on a turbulent week for Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid, and with Barcelona seemingly out of the running, does that open the door for Arsenal? Then, we hear more about Musiala's condition which saw him collapse in consecutive friendlies for Bayern last week. How have the club kept it private for such a long time, and is there a long-term concern over Musiala's career? Schalke and ex-Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslić joins the pod to discuss Schalke's promotion to the Bundesliga, the signing of fellow Bosnian Edin Džeko, and how Loris Karius has turned his career around at the club. Finally, Jules and Raf look at who might be best-placed to challenge Bayern domestically this season. Timecodes: 02:59 Is Julian Alvarez set for Arsenal? 13:15 Jamal Musiala's seizure condition, and how Bayern have been handling it 21:22 How are Bayern shaping up for this season? How have they improved the squad? 27:18 Miron Muslić on Schalke's return to the Bundesliga 29:30 How did Miron's time at Plymouth shape him? 33:09 Loris Karius' career redemption 35:05 Signing Edin Dzeko at 39 years old 40:13 Can anyone challenge Bayern this season?

John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens & James Horncastle to preview the Serie A season and react to the news of Ronaldinho's return for third tier Ravenna. Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway drops by to give the latest on Barcelona's striker search. Plus, Malaga fan Jose Luis Sabatel talks about the club's return to the Spanish top flight. And in Ligue 1, Paul Pogba has left Monaco, but where next for the former Manchester United man?  Time Codes: 05:00 - Ronaldinho's return 09:40 - Serie A Preview 27:55 - Barcelona Latest 36:00 - Malaga's La Liga return 44:20 - Paul Pogba 50:50 - Season Predictions

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