On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

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What’s going on at Real Madrid? Oct 31, 2024

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Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d’Or after Rodri beat Vinicius Jr to the main prize. Were they right to do so or was it a convenient distraction after they lost 4-0 to Barcelona? Today, Dotun Adebayo, Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge explain why they don’t support Real Madrid’s decision to skip the ceremony.

Elsewhere, Antonio Conte’s Napoli are top of Serie A. Can they go all the way and how are Inter coping with the pressure of being favourites? Plus, David and Nicky tell you everything you need to know about Rúben Amorim.

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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: Vinícius for the Ballon d’Or, Şahin’s Dortmund collapses, and a return for Francesco Totti? Oct 25, 2024

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Vinícius Júnior is the favourite for the Ballon d”Or, but has he actually been the best player in the world? Meanwhile, Nuri Şahin’s Borussia Dortmund looked good against Real Madrid until they didn’t - was it an embarrassment for the Dortmund coach?

Plus, Monaco’s unbeaten streak continues, there’s a second giant on the horizon in Paris, and could Roma legend Francesco Totti really make a comeback?

Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here with the answers!

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Crisis? What crisis? Oct 24, 2024

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Andy joins us live from Barcelona airport after watching Raphinha & co bury Bayern Munich. Today, he tells Dotun and Nicky Bandini why it is one of the best games he has been to in a long time.

Elsewhere, is it too early to say Juventus’ home form is a crisis? Nicky thinks so but she also explains why Thiago Motta’s side are still a work in progress. Plus, Peter Bosz’s PSV are flying once again. Maybe doing plan A better is all they needed all along…

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Ask OTC: Cool international managers, Spanish domination, and Balotelli is back Oct 18, 2024

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With Thomas Tuchel now on the growing list of successful club managers to join a national team, can we say that international management is becoming cool again? Meanwhile, as Spain's 19-match unbeaten run in competitive fixtures continues, are they the very early favourites for the World Cup?

Atlético Madrid and Lazio are handed small fines after their fans were found guilty of racist behaviour – why wasn't the punishment more severe? Plus, Yohan Cabaye gets a promotion and Mario Balotelli is set to sign for Genoa.

Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here with the answers.

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Thomas Tuchel: How long will it last? Oct 17, 2024

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Thomas Tuchel is the new England manager and the German media are having a field day, obviously. Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen explain why Tuchel could actually be suited to international coaching for one surprising reason.

Elsewhere, Man City have hired a new sporting director from Sporting, while there's more financial turmoil in France after beIN SPORTS failed to pay for their Ligue 1 TV rights. But what are the consequences?

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Ask OTC: Paul Pogba’s return, Paulo Fonseca’s outrage, and a tribute to Andrés Iniesta Oct 11, 2024

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Paul Pogba's ban has been reduced to 18 months, but where does his future lie? After disobeying Paulo Fonseca’s penalty instructions, how do you reinstate order to a group of players seemingly not listening to the coach?

Plus, the rise of Omar Marmoush, the future of Frenkie de Jong, and a reflection on Andrés Iniesta's influence on the European game.

Dotun, Andy, and David Cartlidge are here with the answers.

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Red Bull Klopp Oct 10, 2024

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From the Reds to Red Bull. Jürgen Klopp has been appointed RB's Global Head of Soccer. What does the job mean? And why has the news been received so badly in Germany? Dotun, Andy and David discuss the hugely controversial move.

Elsewhere, David tells us why it’s no longer about Kvara-dona but McToma-dona as Antonio Conte’s Napoli sit pretty at the top of Serie A, and as life without Antoine Griezmann begins amidst Kylian Mbappé’s absence from the France camp, we examine France’s leadership problem and why Didier Deschamps is to blame. Come join us!

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Ask OTC: PSG without Ousmane Dembélé, Juventus as Champions League favourites, and Robert Lewandowski's longevity Oct 04, 2024

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An Ousmane Dembélé-less PSG suffered defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday, so does this prove the Parisians are better off with Dembélé in their side? Marco Rose described Juventus as one of the favourites to win the Champions League, but is that fair or is Rose getting overexcited? Plus, Robert Lewandowski keeps scoring, Pep Lijnders struggles with Salzburg, and should Andrea Pirlo call time on his managerial career?

Join Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini for the answers.

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Goalsland Oct 03, 2024

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Two wins from two for Bayer Leverkusen but are they contenders for the Champions League? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini assess how equipt Xabi Alonso’s side are to fight on two fronts.

Elsewhere, there have been a number of heavy defeats in this season’s Champions League, is the new format to blame or could it be another reason? And José Mourinho has written some new hits but can he be a success in Türkiye?

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OTC Reacts: A controversial Madrid derby finishes level Sep 30, 2024

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Some off-pitch drama turbocharged what was threatening to be a fairly underwhelming Madrid derby. Join Andy Brassell and David Cartlidge for their reaction to Real and Atlético’s 1-1 draw!

Andy and David wonder if both sides set up to not lose ground on Barcelona and who will be happier with the draw. We also look through the various controversies that unfolded, including a 15-minute stoppage after Atléti ultras threw missiles at Thibaut Courtois. Does the club do enough to punish repeated reprehensible behaviour in the stands at the Metropolitano?

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