On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

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The tough Italian job Sep 11, 2025

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Sometimes may be good, sometimes may be sh*t. Today, Nicky Bandini explains to Dotun and Andy why Gennaro Gattuso’s famous quote is very applicable to his Italy team. Could they miss out on another World Cup?

Elsewhere, PSG have fallen out with the French national team – Andy explains why Ousmane Dembélé is at the heart of it. Plus, we explore the growing impact of Saudi Pro League players on international football.

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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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Ask OTC: Mourinho's misfortune, the French goal-fest, and Telstar embarrass PSV Sep 05, 2025

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Wouldn't you know it! José Mourinho is once again out of a job after Fenerbahçe's Champions League exit. So what went wrong? Or rather what, if anything, went right for the Special One in Türkiye?

Dotun, Andy and Lars discuss. Plus, how has Ligue 1 reformed itself into becoming a much more exciting competition? Why is Napoli such a hotspot for out-of-favour Premier League players? And how did a Dutch town with a population of 5000 defeat the Dutch champions?

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Auf Wiedersehen, Erik Sep 04, 2025

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Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag lasted just two Bundesliga games in charge of Bayer Leverkusen. So where did it all go wrong for the man who once took that generational Ajax team to the Champions League semi-finals?

Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen are here to explain all. Plus, infighting among the Barcelona squad is making Hansi Flick feel unease, so are they really prepared to go to battle on all fronts this season? And finally, deadline day made for some interesting deals across Europe, but who won the transfer window?

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A season-defining clash of the Olympiques Sep 01, 2025

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It's always a feisty affair when Olympique Lyonnais lock horns with Olympique de Marseille. A red card and late drama made this Choc des Olympiques one not to miss. But with OL getting the better of OM, what does it mean for their respective seasons?

Andy is joined by Jonathan Johnson to react to all the drama at the Groupama Stadium on Sunday night.

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Ask OTC: Lammens' Manchester risk, Scottish embarrassment, and De Zerbi's gift of the gab Aug 29, 2025

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Another day, another goalkeeper that Manchester United want to sign. After David De Gea, it was André Onana, then Altay Bayındır but not for long it seems. Senne Lammens could be on his way to Old Trafford - will he destroy the poison chalice or fall victim to the curse of his predecessors?

Dotun, Andy and JJ discuss that - plus - how have both major Scottish teams failed so miserably in Europe before even qualifying? Could we see a more competitive Eredivisie this season? And how did Robert De Zerbi rally Marseille against Paris FC following their dressing room dust-up?

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No parents allowed! Aug 28, 2025

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After a melee at Marseille on the opening weekend of the season, we've followed it up with a disagreement at Dortmund! Mark Bellingham (father of Jobe and Jude) got in a spat with BVB Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl. And things weren't much better on the pitch, so where do Dortmund go from here?

Dotun, Andy & JJ are here to explain all of that. Plus, PSG have started with two wins on the board, but their performances have looked far from convincing. With the rest of Ligue 1 smelling blood, how can Luis Enrique get the Parisians back on track? And while Atlético Madrid have spent big this summer, they've picked up just one point in their first two games. What's going wrong and how do they get back to winning ways?

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Ask OTC: Ederson's employment, Brugge's Champions League potential, and this season's closest title race Aug 22, 2025

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In a typical domino effect, Gianluigi Donnarumma's trouble at PSG has caught the eyes of Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Consequently, Ederson is looking to Turkey for further employment, but should he fight for his place, or avail himself to guaranteed first team football abroad?

Dotun, Andy and Nicky debate that - plus - can Ademola Lookman keep his foot in the door at Atalanta after Inter Milan pulled the plug on his transfer? Will Club Brugge shake up the Champions League after a confident performance away at Rangers? And what league will be the most competitive this season?

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A melee in Marseille Aug 21, 2025

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Marseille are rarely a side that hides from the headlines, but did anybody really expect a bust up on match-day one? Well, perhaps we did. Jonny Rowe and Adrien Rabiot bashed heads - and now both players are suspended and already on the transfer list.

Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini break down the ramifications of that explosive opening day. Plus, Serie A kicks off this weekend, so where do Italy's runners and riders sit? And as Andy jets back in from watching the German Super Cup at the weekend, where do Bayern stand in the race for the Bundesliga? Are they really the clear front-runners?

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Ask OTC: Malick Thiaw to Tyneside, Porto's Primeira prospects and the Scottish transfer appeal Aug 15, 2025

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As we stare down the barrel of a brand new season, Dotun, Andy and Lars are back to answer some of your continental queries! Newcastle are finally active with the signing of AC Milan's Malick Thiaw, but is this a win-win for both clubs? Or are Newcastle still licking their wounds from some troubled times in the transfer market?

The guys debate that - plus - can Porto stand up to the behemoths of Sporting and Benfica after a crucial summer of signings? How will 'hidden gem' Evann Guessand perform at Aston Villa? And why is the nation of Scotland such a hotspot for Italian teams to pick up young prospects?

Also, we tempt Lars away from the fjord as he can't help but recommend a blockbuster Ligue 1 clash for his game of the week!

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Au revoir, Gigio! Aug 14, 2025

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Put yourselves in the shoes of the best team in Europe last season. What would you do if you had Europe's best goalkeeper on the books? Throw him out with the bathwater of course! Well that's just what Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain have done with Gianluigi Donnarumma, but he's not leaving that bath without making a splash!

Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen give their thoughts on the decision. Plus, pack your suitcase everybody. We're heading to Miami! The Spanish FA have approved the decision to play Villarreal vs Barcelona across the pond, but what does it mean for the direction of travel in modern football?

And the Champions League is back! Well, the qualifying rounds... but there's plenty of excitement to dissect! Grab all the food you need. We're going on a European tour.

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