On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

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Is football fan culture in crisis? Mar 21, 2024

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The Turkish Süper Lig is currently hosting the most exciting title race in Europe. Yet sadly it was overshadowed this weekend after ugly scenes of violence again dominated the headlines. Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky explore whether the authorities could handle things better and reflect on the wider cultural issues that are effecting European football everywhere.

On a related note, Andy and Nicky commend Luciano Spalletti for his decisive action in removing Francesco Acerbi from the Italy squad for the current international window. Plus, we get an update on Thierry Henry’s coaching career and Nicky has a pretty controversial idea for how he can get it back on track.

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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: The looming Club World Cup, Rafa Benítez's next job, and one of Europe’s hottest strikers Mar 15, 2024

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Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini kick off today’s collection of questions with a look at next summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, as various clubs chase the potential financial rewards while players balk at the possibility of more fixtures.

We also wonder what’s next for Maurizio Sarri and Rafa Benítez after they both lost their jobs this week, and check in on Portugal’s hottest striker, Viktor Gyokeres. Plus, why isn’t ZInedine Zidane regularly touted for the biggest managerial jobs?

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Diego Simeone’s shield of steel Mar 14, 2024

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Diego Simeone pulled off another masterclass as Atleti beat Inter, one of the best sides in this season’s Champions League. Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky explain how they did it while also trying to solve the ongoing mystery which is Lautaro Martínez.

Elsewhere, the mystery of Jadon Sancho’s future also rumbles on, Andy explains the possibilities of where he could be playing football next season. Plus, Nicky tries her best to analyse the slapstick defending that both Barcelona and Napoli displayed on Tuesday night.

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Ask OTC: The fall of Gio Reyna, best English players in Europe, and clubs we’d take over Mar 08, 2024

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Are Gio Reyna’s woes part of a wider malaise at Dortmund, or does the fault lie with him? How has Ruben Loftus-Cheek been faring at AC Milan? What are the best title races outside the top 5 leagues? And if we were a wealthy investor, which club would we take over in Europe?! Plus, a very unexpected mention for Steve Kean…

Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen answer all of YOUR questions!

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Are we the bad guys? Mar 07, 2024

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Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen to look over a few potential Champions League contenders after their midweek matches. Real Madrid underwhelming but menacing? Check. Bayern and PSG flexing their expensive muscles? Also check.

Elsewhere, we check in with Napoli’s own Ziggy Stardust, the Georgian wizard Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - who’s attracting a host of admiring glances from the Premier League and the rest of Europe.

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Ask OTC: Is this the end for Paul Pogba, the Basque region’s golden era, and the curious case of Paulo Dybala Mar 01, 2024

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With news of Paul Pogba’s ban, there was only one place to start today’s Ask OTC. How did it come to this for one of the world’s very best midfielders? And how do we feel about the whole sorry affair?

Plus, why is the Basque region enjoying a golden era this season? Are Sporting and Benfica the dark horses in the Europa League? And why is Real Mallorca making it to the final of the Copa del Rey a story we should all get behind?!

David joins Dotun and Andy to answer all of your questions!

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Less sexy, less successful Feb 29, 2024

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Edin Terzić has always promised that his football at Dortmund would be “less sexy, more successful” but that hasn’t proved to be the case. Today, Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are here to explain how Dortmund have become unwatchable this season and – even worse – their players have become unsellable.

One coach who has changed their philosophy is Diego Simeone. David explains how he loves Atlético too much to walk away despite being repeatedly let down by the owners. Plus, the Kylian Mbappé saga has taken an unexpected twist… listen to find out more!

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Ask OTC: Bologna’s dream, why the protests in Germany, and Marseille’s desperate hire Feb 23, 2024

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Did Arsenal underestimate Porto? Can Bologna finish in Serie A’s top four this season? What was the now-binned media rights deal that got so many fans protesting in Germany? And why have Marseille turned to a manager who just got given his marching orders midway through the Africa Cup of Nations?!

Dotun, Andy and Nicky are on hand for your European football questions!

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Clash of the falling champions Feb 22, 2024

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The Champions of Italy met the Champions of Spain in the Champions League last night, so why did it feel so underwhelming? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini answer that and also outline why a last 16 exit would be worse for Barcelona than it would be for Napoli.

Elsewhere, they explain why Marko Arnautović isn’t the replacement striker that Inter Milan need and why a lack of stability could make Bayern Munich very unappealing to a new coach. Plus, Andy gives us an update on how long Bochum played the Can Can after scoring against Bayern at the weekend.

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Ask OTC: Is time up for Tuchel, the rise of Florian Wirtz, and blue cards Feb 16, 2024

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Was this week’s first leg defeat against Lazio the beginning of the end for Thomas Tuchel? How has Xabi Alonso got the best out of Florian Wirtz? How have blue cards been received on the continent – and why do some countries value ‘clarity’ more than ‘flow’ with refereeing?

Dotun, Andy and David are on hand for your European football questions!

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