Recent Podcasts from My Mate's A Footballer (Include All Sources)
My Mate’s a Comedian
How to create the perfect set-piece
Fireworks, Fitness Coaches and Bus Drivers
Luke Ayling on Guardiola, Wenger and ‘Trojan’ Bamford
Clangers, team train journeys and ‘Spygate’
Footballers’ Food Bills, Wild Cats and German Bread
The Kalvin Phillips Ep
Joe Wilkinson vs Pam the Receptionist
Could Joe Wilkinson Become a Kit Man?
The Youth Of Today
Boot Deals, Surprising Balls & Kit Launches
Re-Living Pre-Season: Pranks, Roommates And Go-Karting
How to get inside the head of a football player
Could Joe Wilkinson be the next England manager?
Patrick and Joe pick their England team for the Euros
What Happens on a Footballer’s Stag Do?
What Happens When A Player Gets Injured?
Arm round the shoulder or a kick up the…?
The Secret to Playing at Wembley
A Message From Patrick and Joe
How Do Footballers And Managers Deal With Pressure?
Is Joe Wilkinson actually good at taking free kicks?
Joe and Patrick Finally Meet at Leeds’ Training Ground
Your Questions Answered - Part Two
Your Questions Answered (Plus Erling Haaland's Lovely Lips)
What Does ‘Style of Play’ Actually Mean?
Inside a Football Dressing Room (and a private jet)
Introducing... Planet Premier League
The ‘Home Life’ of a Footballer
The First England Call-Up (Landmarks Part 2)
Patrick Bamford’s Personal Team
Do All Footballers Want To Be a Captain?
Patrick Challenges Joe to Prove He’s Good at Free Kicks
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In recent football news, there have been significant developments in player transfers and contracts. Erling Haaland has made headlines by agreeing to a new, staggering £260 million ten-year contract with Manchester City, a deal he himself has termed "crazy." This makes Haaland one of the highest-paid footballers in the world, reflecting his incredible impact on the field.
On the transfer front, Paris Saint-Germain has completed a notable €70 million move for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, further strengthening their squad with the Georgian forward’s dynamic play. Speculation now turns to who Napoli might bring in to fill the void left by Kvaratskhelia's departure, with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford being a potential candidate.
In more somber news, the football world is mourning the loss of Manchester United legend Denis Law, who passed away at the age of 84. Law, celebrated for his remarkable scoring abilities and integral role in Manchester United’s history, had been battling dementia in recent years. Tributes have poured in from figures like Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, highlighting Law's status as one of football's greatest talents.
Lastly, in managerial news, Belgium has dismissed Domenico Tedesco as their national team coach following a string of poor results. Tedesco's departure underscores the high expectations and pressures national teams face in achieving success on the international stage.
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2 | Arsenal | 21 | 22 | 43 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 21 | 10 | 41 |
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3 | Barcelona | 19 | 29 | 38 |
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6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
7 | Real Sociedad | 19 | 4 | 28 |
8 | Girona | 19 | 2 | 28 |
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10 | Real Betis | 19 | -2 | 25 |
11 | Osasuna | 19 | -5 | 25 |
12 | Celta Vigo | 19 | -2 | 24 |
13 | Sevilla | 19 | -7 | 23 |
14 | Las Palmas | 19 | -5 | 22 |
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19 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
20 | Valencia | 19 | -11 | 13 |
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2 | Inter | 19 | 31 | 44 |
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14 | Empoli | 20 | -6 | 20 |
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17 | Parma | 20 | -10 | 19 |
18 | Cagliari | 20 | -14 | 18 |
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20 | Monza | 20 | -9 | 13 |
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11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 17 | 0 | 24 |
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13 | Union Berlin | 17 | -9 | 17 |
14 | FC St. Pauli | 17 | -9 | 14 |
15 | FC Heidenheim | 17 | -13 | 14 |
16 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 17 | -14 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 17 | -18 | 11 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 17 | -23 | 9 |