Manuel Akanji is our latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. Our versatile defender joins journalist George Kelsey and ex-player Paul Dickov to talk through a range of topics. Recorded ahead of our FA Cup sixth round game with Newcastle United, Akanji discusses his route into football and how the sport has been an integral part of his life from a very early age. He chats about his quickfire move from Borussia Dortmund and how excited he was to join up with Pep Guardiola’s City. The 28-year-old reminisces about the Treble success of 2022/23 and how he will never tire of talking about that unbelievable achievement. The Swiss international looks back at key games en route to the UCL crown, including the semi-final home leg against Real Madrid and the showpiece final against Inter Milan. Our No.25 talks about his adaptability in being able to play numerous positions on the pitch including centre-half, right-back and the holding role in the middle of the park. He faces questions from fans, too, including his thoughts on fellow Swiss, Roger Federer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The road to the MLS Cup for the Steattle Sounders has always gone through Dallas" Herc had a chat with Stefan Frei, the Seattle Sounders' goalkeeper, who keeps breaking records to be considered one of the best goalkeepers in history of MLS. Their conversation delved into Stefan's life in Switzerland, his upbringing in California, and the Sounders aspirations looking forward to their upcoming match against FC Dallas in the First ound of the MLS Cup Playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With domestic action about to return, David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and KC to discuss the upcoming games against Brighton and Young Boys. We get insight into the Seagulls from Brighton podcaster and writer, Ryan Adsett, while the Switzerland Co-Head Researcher for Football Manager, Oliver Zesiger, tells us what to expect from Young Boys. Also this week, we speak to the former City defender Steve Howey to hear his memories about his time at Maine Road, including a relegation and a promotion - and the disagreement that sparked his exit under Kevin Keegan. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by Ted Suihkonen, Director of Player Development of ice hockey side EVZ in Switzerland, to discuss the differences in player development and decision making between soccer and hockey. With a unique approach to player development and extensive experience at the professional and youth ranks in Russia, USA and Sweden, Ted discusses the following: - Technique versus Skill - 'Skeleton' model of development - Coach impact on the sidelines - Decision making in a free flowing game And much more!! Looking for session ideas? Check out new MSC 30 High Tempo Passing Exercises below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/30-high-intensity-passing-exercises

Lewis, Shabs & Seun preview the 1st pre season friendly against Nurnberg, discuss the exit of Granit Xhaka, potential outgoings/incomings and answer your listeners questions. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TouchyGooners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Champions League Final week... and there's a treble on the line. David Mooney is joined by a selection of guests to discuss a monumental few days. Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and City fan Sam Roscoe dissect the FA Cup win over Manchester United, while supporters Bob Toole and Chris Higginbottom look ahead to the tie with Inter Milan. Football historian Dr Gary James speaks to the show about City's previous European finals and the importance of this one, while Dan Burke from One Football and Dom Farrell preview the game from their hotel in Istanbul. Inter fan Francesco Porzio from CBS Sports and the Here We Go podcast gives us a view of what the mood is in the Italian camp. KC and Ciaran Murray try to lighten the mood with their alternative highlights of the season, too. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicky Bandini joins us from Milan to relive a truly once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere at San Siro. How did Inter take control of this tie so decisively? We discuss 37-year-old (yes, 37-year-old!) Edin Džeko’s performance and ask where it went wrong for Milan. After a week of celebrations, we also take in the significance of Napoli’s title win. Does it really matter if this is just a glorious one-off? Plus, one of the games in the season in Ligue 1 - followed by one its biggest bombshells. You’ll be glad to hear Hatem Ben Arfa got involved, of course. Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup quarterfinals are set! Musa and Ryan begin with Morocco’s incredible penalty shootout victory over Spain, which saw them through to the last eight for the first time (03:42), Portugal’s thrashing of Switzerland thanks to a Gonçalo Ramos hat-trick (20:49), Croatia’s penalty shootout win over Japan (34:14) and Brazil’s impressive victory over Korea Republic (39:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 17 days of non-stop action, Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey take stock after another huge day at the World Cup. Portugal smash the Swiss 6-1 to progress to the quarter-finals, on an evening where all of Fernando Santos’s decisions paid off. Including dropping Cristiano Ronaldo for hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos. Morocco become just the 4th African team ever to reach the last 8 of the World Cup. As Maher Mezahi explains, a star is born in manager Walid Regragui. But where now for Spain, who have very little to show for their thousands of passes. Plus former Netherlands winger Ryan Babel joins us to preview the Dutch team’s clash with Argentina on Friday and explain why he rapped about Louis Van Gaal. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Portugal 6-1 Switzerland (02.00) • PART 2a: Morocco beat Spain on penalties with Maher Mezahi (13.00) • PART 2b: Highlights from the first 17 days (27.00) • PART 3: Netherlands v Argentina preview with Ryan Babel (36.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 17 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup brought the upsets, as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the content that you need presented by State Farm! Lalas and Mosse recap Morocco's stunning victory over Spain, headlined by Yassine Bounou's key saves in the penalty shootout. Lalas and Mosse also break down Portugal's impressive victory over Switzerland, starring Goncalo Ramos' hat trick and whether Portugal is better with Cristiano Ronaldo sitting on the bench. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about Gregg Berhatler's reported contract extension with USMNT and look ahead to the quarterfinals which feature tantalizing matchups such as England vs. France and Croatia vs. Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices