Recent Podcasts from The Guardian Football Weekly (Include All Sources)

Plymouth Argyle bring the magic in the FA Cup - Football Weekly
(2 days ago)

Plymouth Argyle bring the magic in the FA Cup - Football Weekly

Liverpool smash Spurs to reach League Cup final – Football Weekly Extra
(5 days ago)

Liverpool smash Spurs to reach League Cup final – Football Weekly Extra

Newcastle edge near first silverware in decades: Football Weekly Extra
(6 days ago)

Newcastle edge near first silverware in decades: Football Weekly Extra

Arsenal’s teenage kicks and seventh heaven for Forest – Football Weekly
(9 days ago)

Arsenal’s teenage kicks and seventh heaven for Forest – Football Weekly

The Champions League group stage concludes with 64-goal special: Football Weekly Extra
(13 days ago)

The Champions League group stage concludes with 64-goal special: Football Weekly Extra

The Champions League group stage concludes: Football Weekly Extra
(13 days ago)

The Champions League group stage concludes: Football Weekly Extra

Boring Burnley’s peerless defence and the EFL wrapped – Football Weekly podcast
(15 days ago)

Boring Burnley’s peerless defence and the EFL wrapped – Football Weekly podcast

Manchester City go long and Bournemouth are brilliant – Football Weekly
(16 days ago)

Manchester City go long and Bournemouth are brilliant – Football Weekly

City down and almost out in Paris as Arsenal march on – Football Weekly Extra
(20 days ago)

City down and almost out in Paris as Arsenal march on – Football Weekly Extra

A ludicrous night in Lisbon and Liverpool stay perfect – Football Weekly
(21 days ago)

A ludicrous night in Lisbon and Liverpool stay perfect – Football Weekly

Ange Postecoglou in danger as Spurs slump again – Football Weekly
(23 days ago)

Ange Postecoglou in danger as Spurs slump again – Football Weekly

North London is red and are Newcastle title contenders? - Football Weekly Extra
(27 days ago)

North London is red and are Newcastle title contenders? - Football Weekly Extra

Are Nottingham Forest the real deal? – Football Weekly
(1 month ago)

Are Nottingham Forest the real deal? – Football Weekly

Manchester United hit the spot and Tamworth come so close: Football Weekly
(1 month ago)

Manchester United hit the spot and Tamworth come so close: Football Weekly

A huge night for Spurs in the League Cup: Football Weekly Extra
(1 month ago)

A huge night for Spurs in the League Cup: Football Weekly Extra

Newcastle take a big step towards silverware – Football Weekly podcast
(1 month ago)

Newcastle take a big step towards silverware – Football Weekly podcast

Manchester United upset the odds at Anfield – Football Weekly
(1 month ago)

Manchester United upset the odds at Anfield – Football Weekly

The case for Arsenal’s title challenge and an EFL roundup: Football Weekly Extra
(1 month ago)

The case for Arsenal’s title challenge and an EFL roundup: Football Weekly Extra

Does a relegation battle beckon for Manchester United? - Football Weekly
(1 month ago)

Does a relegation battle beckon for Manchester United? - Football Weekly

Magnificent Mo Salah puts Liverpool eight points clear - Football Weekly
(1 month ago)

Magnificent Mo Salah puts Liverpool eight points clear - Football Weekly

After a Boxing Day bonanza, is title now Liverpool’s to lose? - Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

After a Boxing Day bonanza, is title now Liverpool’s to lose? - Football Weekly

Your questions from the Christmas mailbag – Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

Your questions from the Christmas mailbag – Football Weekly

Liverpool thrash Spurs, Villa stun City and Forest go fourth – Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

Liverpool thrash Spurs, Villa stun City and Forest go fourth – Football Weekly

Carabao Cup quarter-finals and what’s next for Rashford: Football Weekly Extra
(2 months ago)

Carabao Cup quarter-finals and what’s next for Rashford: Football Weekly Extra

Why does Saudi Arabia want to host the World Cup? - Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

Why does Saudi Arabia want to host the World Cup? - Football Weekly

Amad finish in the Manchester derby while O’Neil and Martin bid farewell - Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

Amad finish in the Manchester derby while O’Neil and Martin bid farewell - Football Weekly

Revisited: fascism and farce at the 1936 Olympics – Forgotten Stories of Football podcast
(2 months ago)

Revisited: fascism and farce at the 1936 Olympics – Forgotten Stories of Football podcast

Liverpool clear in Champions League and a Bergamo belter: Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

Liverpool clear in Champions League and a Bergamo belter: Football Weekly

Joy for Chelsea in Spurs thriller but more misery in Manchester – Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

Joy for Chelsea in Spurs thriller but more misery in Manchester – Football Weekly

Another Newcastle v Liverpool classic and Chelsea up to second – Football Weekly Extra
(2 months ago)

Another Newcastle v Liverpool classic and Chelsea up to second – Football Weekly Extra

Coventry send for Frank Lampard and Sheffield United shine – Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

Coventry send for Frank Lampard and Sheffield United shine – Football Weekly

Is the Premier League title already Liverpool’s to lose? - Football Weekly
(2 months ago)

Is the Premier League title already Liverpool’s to lose? - Football Weekly

Liverpool look the Real deal against Madrid: Football Weekly Extra
(2 months ago)

Liverpool look the Real deal against Madrid: Football Weekly Extra

Manchester City trip up again as Arsenal shine at Sporting: Football Weekly
(3 months ago)

Manchester City trip up again as Arsenal shine at Sporting: Football Weekly

Super Spurs sink City and Amorim era begins at United – Football Weekly
(3 months ago)

Super Spurs sink City and Amorim era begins at United – Football Weekly

Amorim arrives as Guardiola extends stay in Manchester – Football Weekly Extra podcast
(3 months ago)

Amorim arrives as Guardiola extends stay in Manchester – Football Weekly Extra podcast

Big wins for Wales and Scotland in the Nations League – Football Weekly
(3 months ago)

Big wins for Wales and Scotland in the Nations League – Football Weekly

England bid farewell to Carsley … we hardly knew Lee: Football Weekly
(3 months ago)

England bid farewell to Carsley … we hardly knew Lee: Football Weekly

England’s gamble pays off with smooth win in Greece: Football Weekly Extra
(3 months ago)

England’s gamble pays off with smooth win in Greece: Football Weekly Extra

The tale of David Coote and a Nations League preview – Football Weekly Extra podcast
(3 months ago)

The tale of David Coote and a Nations League preview – Football Weekly Extra podcast

Listen to the Highlights
0:00 / 0:00

Generated by AI (6 hours ago)

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.

(View More)
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