On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

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Ask OTC: Thomas Frank’s future, Chukwuemeka’s choice, and a romantic detour Feb 13, 2026

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After an acrimonious exit from North London, could a future on mainland Europe be the perfect next step for Thomas Frank as he looks to regain his managerial reputation?

Lars Sivertsen joins Andy and Dotun to deliver a damning verdict. Also, could Real Madrid secure another Borussia Dortmund alumnus in Nico Schlotterbeck? Will Óscar García lay the foundations for an Ajax rebuild? And, on the eve of Valentines day, what is the most romantic European stadium to visit?

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On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

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Roberto DeSerted Feb 12, 2026

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Who could have known that after all this time, it is us who moves the thumb to signal the demise of managers in Europe. After Jonathan Johnson joined Andy earlier this week to discuss Marseille's mauling at the Parc des Princes, Roberto De Zerbi has left the Stade Vélodrome by mutual consent.

Today however, it's Lars Sivertsen who accompanies Dotun and Andy to discuss the news of his departure. Plus, Antonio Conte puts a penny in the swear jar after Napoli's Coppa Italia exit, and the title race heats up in the Primeira Liga.

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OM-G (Marseille mauled by PSG) Feb 09, 2026

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Le Classique is rarely a close affair, but 5-0 is a result that nobody could have predicted. Marseille totally outclassed by PSG in a night that could have some serious implications.

Jonathan Johnson joins Andy to assess the current state of the Ligue 1 title race, the future of Roberto De Zerbi, Pablo Longoria & Medhi Benatia at Marseille, and whether we still have a title race in France.

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Ask OTC: Should UEFA boycott the World Cup? Feb 06, 2026

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In 2018, FIFA member states voted overwhelmingly to give the USA, Canada and Mexico hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup, a decision hailed as historic for the sport's breakthrough into the US mainstream. Eight years later, there are renewed calls for UEFA to boycott the tournament after Donald Trump made clear his intention to potentially invade Greenland - but how realistic is this prospect?

Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to ruminate on that. Also on the show, will we see the N'Golo Kanté of old at Fenerbahçe? And can Sporting capitalise on a Porto loss as they approach a crucial six-pointer?

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The state of Europe's title races Feb 05, 2026

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And breathe... the league phase of the Champions League is finally over, which means we can get back to some domestic action! So what is the state of play in the title races of Europe's biggest leagues?

Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the runners and riders in La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. Could we be in for some shocks as we enter the season's final months?

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European transfer round-up Feb 03, 2026

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In perhaps the most important January transfer window of the last few years with a summer World Cup around the corner, there wasn't a huge amount of movement in the market. But why was that?

Miguel Delaney joins Andy to discuss Ademola Lookman's move to Atletico Madrid, Jean-Philippe Mateta's failed medical at Milan, and a busy day for Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille.

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Ask OTC: Tammy leaves Türkiye, embarrassment for Atléti, and going crazy for Cresswell Jan 30, 2026

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After a seven-year hiatus, Tammy Abraham is back in the Premier League, at Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. His sabbatical wasn’t an unpleasant one - stints with Roma, AC Milan and Beşiktaş - but is he coming back to England as a better striker, or will he play second fiddle to Ollie Watkins?

Dotun is joined by Andy and Jonathan Johnson to get into the weeds of that. Also, do Atlético Madrid have any chance in the Champions League qualifiers? Is Sevilla the right fit for Neal Maupay? And why is Charlie Cresswell the talk of the town?

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The Trubin Show Jan 29, 2026

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In the words of Dotun Adebayo. Wow, wow, wow. We know the Champions League never disappoints, but did anybody expect to see the drama that unfolded last night? Friend of the show Anatoliy Trubin scored a magnificent diving header to keep Benfica in the competition. So how big of a moment is this for Benfica, and could they do something special in the knock-out phases?

Jonathan Johnson joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the best of the Champions League action from Wednesday. Plus, Endrick makes a splash in Ligue 1, and Porto are invincible!

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Milan and Roma fail to close the gap on Inter Jan 26, 2026

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It's fair to say that 1-1 doesn't nearly tell the full story of Roma's draw with Milan. A pulsating game between the two sides vying with Inter for the title ended level, but what does it tell us about the state of play in Serie A?

Nicky Bandini joins Andy for the debrief. Have Milan shown they're not yet ready for a title challenge? Are Roma on their way to becoming something quite special? And has this opened the door for Inter to run away with it?

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Ask OTC: Bedlam in Bodø, Ethan Nwaneri's way back... and decisions, decisions for Mateta Jan 23, 2026

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It was around 8:30pm when the referee blew the final whistle in the Aspmyra Stadion, marking the most historic night in Bodø/Glimt's existence: a 3-1 win against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. The night and the celebrations that followed will live long in the memory, but as Bodø stare down the barrel of certain elimination from the Champions League, could they have done more in the competition?

Nicky Bandini joins Andy and Dotun to answer that plus more of your continental queries! The guys ponder Barcelona's potential vulnerability, Ethan Nwaneri's loan to Marseille, and how Jean-Philippe Mateta could potentially fit into Luciano Spalletti's Juventus.

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