Recent Podcasts from The Game Football Podcast (Include All Sources)

EFL Extra: Make changes, make 'em at the right time...
(23 hours ago)

EFL Extra: Make changes, make 'em at the right time...

Brilliant Plymouth but what is a cup shock?
(2 days ago)

Brilliant Plymouth but what is a cup shock?

Newcastle bully Arsenal and Manchester United’s ‘Mission Impossible’?
(6 days ago)

Newcastle bully Arsenal and Manchester United’s ‘Mission Impossible’?

Arsenal humble City and did Liverpool get lucky?
(9 days ago)

Arsenal humble City and did Liverpool get lucky?

TRANSFER SPECIAL
(12 days ago)

TRANSFER SPECIAL

“Pep is losing it!” And is Ollie Watkins worth 60 million?
(13 days ago)

“Pep is losing it!” And is Ollie Watkins worth 60 million?

Groundhog Day for Spurs and what makes Bournemouth so good?
(16 days ago)

Groundhog Day for Spurs and what makes Bournemouth so good?

How do City rebuild? And the problem with Havertz
(20 days ago)

How do City rebuild? And the problem with Havertz

EFL Extra: Clash of the cash and managers old and new
(21 days ago)

EFL Extra: Clash of the cash and managers old and new

Who are the ‘Big Six’? And how long will Ange last?
(23 days ago)

Who are the ‘Big Six’? And how long will Ange last?

How many teams are in the title race?
(27 days ago)

How many teams are in the title race?

Arsenal v Man Utd and why play extra time?
(1 month ago)

Arsenal v Man Utd and why play extra time?

Will Newcastle or Spurs win the cup? And is Potter the answer for West Ham?
(1 month ago)

Will Newcastle or Spurs win the cup? And is Potter the answer for West Ham?

EFL Extra – Managers on the move, promotion places and the FA Cup
(1 month ago)

EFL Extra – Managers on the move, promotion places and the FA Cup

Have Amorim's Manchester United turned a corner?
(1 month ago)

Have Amorim's Manchester United turned a corner?

Title race, Chelsea’s belief, Liverpool’s contracts and Amorim’s system
(1 month ago)

Title race, Chelsea’s belief, Liverpool’s contracts and Amorim’s system

Predictions for 2025 and are Manchester United in a relegation fight?
(1 month ago)

Predictions for 2025 and are Manchester United in a relegation fight?

What on earth is wrong at Man City and Man Utd? Plus, Newcastle, Fulham and Forest are flying.
(2 months ago)

What on earth is wrong at Man City and Man Utd? Plus, Newcastle, Fulham and Forest are flying.

A Happy Christmas for Liverpool; Bah Humbug for Spurs, United and City
(2 months ago)

A Happy Christmas for Liverpool; Bah Humbug for Spurs, United and City

What next for Marcus Rashford? And a great League Cup line up
(2 months ago)

What next for Marcus Rashford? And a great League Cup line up

City keep losing; Chelsea keep winning. Plus sackings and the greatest saves
(2 months ago)

City keep losing; Chelsea keep winning. Plus sackings and the greatest saves

Saudi saga and more trouble in Manchester
(2 months ago)

Saudi saga and more trouble in Manchester

EFL EXTRA: Our Friends in the North
(2 months ago)

EFL EXTRA: Our Friends in the North

Chelsea shine; Tottenham capitulate; INEOS embarrass
(2 months ago)

Chelsea shine; Tottenham capitulate; INEOS embarrass

Unstoppable corners and managers under pressure…
(2 months ago)

Unstoppable corners and managers under pressure…

Who is in the title race?
(2 months ago)

Who is in the title race?

How good is Arne Slot? What’s too old in football?
(2 months ago)

How good is Arne Slot? What’s too old in football?

EFL EXTRA: Form teams and where to sign great players at great prices.
(3 months ago)

EFL EXTRA: Form teams and where to sign great players at great prices.

Liverpool in control, City in trouble and Arsenal back in gear?
(3 months ago)

Liverpool in control, City in trouble and Arsenal back in gear?

Pep’s new contract; Manchester United’s new start and Premier League previews
(3 months ago)

Pep’s new contract; Manchester United’s new start and Premier League previews

England are fun again! Will it stay that way?
(3 months ago)

England are fun again! Will it stay that way?

Why can't refs answer back?
(3 months ago)

Why can't refs answer back?

EFL Extra: Millwall and Middlesbrough on the up
(3 months ago)

EFL Extra: Millwall and Middlesbrough on the up

Ipswich win! And Liverpool go clear
(3 months ago)

Ipswich win! And Liverpool go clear

Manchester City stalling; Liverpool soaring
(3 months ago)

Manchester City stalling; Liverpool soaring

Arsenal and Man City Shocked
(3 months ago)

Arsenal and Man City Shocked

Is Amorim the man for Manchester United?
(3 months ago)

Is Amorim the man for Manchester United?

EFL Extra: Is Sunderland's start sustainable?
(3 months ago)

EFL Extra: Is Sunderland's start sustainable?

Ten Hag sacked - midway through the show!
(4 months ago)

Ten Hag sacked - midway through the show!

“Arsenal won’t beat Liverpool playing like that!”
(4 months ago)

“Arsenal won’t beat Liverpool playing like that!”

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In the latest football news, the focus has been on various developments across clubs and matches that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Manchester City facing Real Madrid in a Champions League play-off turned heads, especially after the English club saw a disappointing 3-2 defeat despite leading twice in the game. The match was particularly notable for the late winning goal from Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, adding a significant twist to City's Champions League aspirations. This result has left Manchester City needing to recover in the reverse leg scheduled for February 19 in Madrid, highlighting the challenging road ahead for Pep Guardiola's team.

Another intriguing story comes from the transfer market, where FC Cincinnati is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire Evander from the Portland Timbers. This move comes as Luciano Acosta is heading to FC Dallas, marking a significant change for the club. Additionally, the English Premier League continues to thrill, with Manchester United and Chelsea showing keen interest in Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, aiming to bolster their defenses for the upcoming season.

In individual achievements, Vinicius Jr.'s reaction to a banner mocking his teammate Rodri's Ballon d'Or win before their match against Manchester City highlights the motivational impact such actions can have on players. Real Madrid's victory was not just a matter of skill but also psychological resilience, particularly from young stars like Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham, who played pivotal roles in their team's success.

Lastly, on a lighter note, the football community has seen its share of off-the-field activities, with actress Issa Rae joining the ownership group of San Diego FC, showcasing the broadening appeal of football across different sectors. This blend of match outcomes, transfer activities, and personal stories paints a vivid picture of the current state of football, blending competitive spirit with community engagement.

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Premier League Full Table
1Liverpool233556
2Arsenal242750
3Nottingham Forest241347
4Chelsea241643
5Manchester City241341
6Newcastle241341
7Bournemouth241340
8Aston Villa24-337
9Fulham24436
10Brighton24-334
11Brentford24031
12Crystal Palace24-230
13Manchester United24-629
14Tottenham241127
15West Ham24-1727
16Everton23-526
17Wolves24-1819
18Leicester24-2817
19Ipswich24-2716
20Southampton24-369
La Liga Full Table
1Real Madrid232950
2Atletico Madrid232349
3Barcelona233948
4Athletic Club231644
5Villarreal231240
6Rayo Vallecano23335
7Osasuna23-431
8Mallorca23-931
9Real Sociedad23031
10Girona23-231
11Real Betis23-429
12Sevilla23-928
13Celta Vigo23-328
14Getafe23127
15Espanyol23-1323
16Leganes23-1323
17Las Palmas23-1023
18Valencia23-1322
19Alaves23-1021
20Valladolid23-3315
Serie A Full Table
1Napoli242255
2Inter243554
3Atalanta242850
4Lazio241345
5Juventus242043
6Fiorentina241642
7AC Milan231138
8Bologna23838
9AS Roma24634
10Udinese24-830
11Torino24-328
12Genoa24-1127
13Cagliari24-1324
14Lecce24-2324
15Verona24-2723
16Como24-1222
17Empoli24-1321
18Parma24-1420
19Venezia24-1716
20Monza24-1813
Bundesliga Full Table
1Bayern Munich214654
2Bayer Leverkusen212246
3Eintracht Frankfurt211839
4RB Leipzig21736
5VfB Stuttgart21835
6SC Freiburg21-833
7FSV Mainz 0521932
8Borussia Monchengladbach21231
9VfL Wolfsburg21830
10Werder Bremen21-530
11Borussia Dortmund21129
12FC Augsburg21-1127
13Union Berlin21-724
14FC St. Pauli21-621
151899 Hoffenheim21-1818
16FC Heidenheim21-1814
17Holstein Kiel21-2113
18Vfl Bochum21-2711