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How will Brexit Change Irish Football? Oct 28, 2019

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For decades young Irish players have flooded the English leagues for the benefit of both countries. Yet a possible Brexit could drastically alter this longstanding tradition.

We chat with Off The Ball's Johnny Ward to see how Brexit may be a defining moment in Irish football history and change the future of the League of Ireland.

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The Leicester City Helicopter Crash: An Oral History Oct 25, 2019

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In 2010 when Khun Vichai bought Leicester City, the club was one year removed from League One. Six years later he led Leicester to its legendary Premier League title. Then, on October 27th, 2018, Vichai, two pilots and two of his colleagues died in a helicopter accident at the King Power Stadium.

To mark the one year anniversary of the event, Josh Schneider-Weiler traveled to Leicester to speak with fans about their memories of the tragic event and find out how it has impacted the community.

How Would a No-Deal Brexit Affect Football? Oct 23, 2019

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Jon Mackenzie is joined by Tom King (political consultant) and Tom Cannon (Professor Emeritus at Liverpool Management School) to discuss the ways a no-deal Brexit might affect football.

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Why is Turkish Politics Disrupting German Football? Oct 21, 2019

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Following Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ordered an offensive on the Kurdish soldiers in the region.

The move launched an international outcry, but none more so than in Germany. At the same time, players of Turkish descent made salutes across Europe supporting the army. Today, we examine, how is this conflict disrupting German football?

We speak with German football journalist for DW, Felix Tamsut (@ftamsut).

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Milan's Miserable Decade Oct 18, 2019

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On October 8th, AC Milan sacked manager Marco Giampaolo after only seven games in charge.

Jon Mackenzie speaks to ESPN.com Senior Writer, Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) about how Milan's new manager Stefano Pioli's fit with the club and why Milan has struggled this decade.

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The Derby No One Saw Oct 17, 2019

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With the two nations still technically at war, Tuesday's game between North and South Korea was always going to be different from your average World Cup Qualifier. But it took on a new light when North Korean officials didn't allow the game to be broadcast forcing South Korean fans to follow the game through text updates on social media.

We speak to John Duerden (@JohnnyDuerden) about one of the most bizarre Korean derbies and examine the history surrounding it.

100 Years of Leeds United Oct 16, 2019

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On Wednesday, October 17th Leeds United celebrates its 100th anniversary as a club.

We chronicle how it went from Leeds City to Leeds United and examine the highs and lows in the history of the club.

Jon Mackenzie sits down with Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) and Andrew Dalton (@lufcstats).

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Japan's Mass European Migration Oct 14, 2019

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On June 14th Takafusa Kubo signed for Real Madrid in one of the biggest transfers in Japanese history. He is one of a growing trend of young Japanese players moving abroad at a young age. During this international break, a record 20 out of the 23 man squad were playing in Europe.

When did this movement begin and who were the Japanese trailblazers who made this possible? We are joined by Japan Times sports journalist, Dan Orlowitz, to explore those questions and more.

Is This Norway's Next Golden Generation? Oct 11, 2019

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We're joined by Norwegian football analyst for Football Radar, Ben Wells.

Norway hasn't qualified for a major tournament since Euro 2000. But with Euro qualifying coming to a close they sit just 2 points behind Sweden. On Saturday they host Spain.

Martin Odegaard and Erling Braut Haaland are young phenoms grabbing headlines throughout Europe. Today we ask, is this Norway's golden generation and why haven't they qualified for a major tournament in 19 years?

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What's Going Wrong at Barcelona? Oct 09, 2019

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We're joined by Andy West, who is a writer and commentator for BBC Sports and 360 Sports.

On Sunday night Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 win against Sevilla to climb to second place in the La Liga.

However, was the game a sign of the uncertainty surrounding two of its biggest players, Ousmane Dembele and Sergio Busquets?

We discuss the two sides of Dembele and Busquets' starting role going forward with the club.

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