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The Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined Joe Molloy from Greece ahead of Friday's European Championships qualifier in Athens.

Silvio Berlusconi died this week at the age of 86, so we're republishing this Golazzo two-parter from 2020 profiling the man who helped make Milan such a formidable force in the 80s, 90s and 00s. In this first episode, Jimbo, James Horncastle and Gab Marcotti looks at how Berlusconi brought an elite level set-up on and off the pitch, making his three-time Champions League winners AC Milan the benchmark in European football. Produced by: Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The powerful man will fix things (01m 00s) • PART 2: Berlusconi’s beginnings, forming Italy’s first national commercial TV network (06m 00s) • PART 3a: Berlusconi moves into football with AC Milan (15m 30s) • PART 3b: Silvio secures Sacchi and makes some big signings (28m 00s) • PART 3c: Success comes for Milan in Serie A and in Europe (32m 30s) • PART 4a: Capello’s Milan take things further (38m 00s) • PART 4b: Milan 4-0 Barcelona in the 94 Champions League final (44m 00s) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Republic of Ireland defender Damien Delaney joins Joe Molloy to look back on Manchester City’s Champions League win as they became just the second English side in history to win the treble.

English football writer John Brewin joins Joe Molloy to look at the future of football now that Manchester City have completed the treble and to discuss the bizarre love in for Pep Guardiola's side on BT Sport

Aisling O'Reilly catches up with Aine O Gorman, Abbie Larkin, Erin Mc Laughlin & Tara O'Hanlon after today's top of the table women’s premier division clash between Peamount United and Shamrock Rovers.

Istanbul plays host to the Champions League final tonight just months after the horrific earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people in Turkey. Our reporter Adam Leventhal went to the country to see how it is recovering from the worst natural disaster in its modern history. In part one of our two-part series, Adam visits Hatayspor; the club Christian Atsu played for before he tragically passed away in the quake. To check out part two, just search for The Athletic's audio documentary feed 'Go Deeper' wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.fo/e/182cac Produced by Adonis Pratsides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathleen McNamee joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the 27-woman training squad named by Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw ahead of the World Cup.

Mac Allister is officially a Liverpool player, and we need to know how he is going to fit into Jurgen Klopp's plans next season. Chris and Josh take a deep look into the Argentinian's stats and see what they can glean in terms of style of play and match affecting actions! Safe to say, he's going to transform Liverpool's midfield! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the FAI's 15-year strategic plan following an extensive audit into the state of football in Ireland.

Aisling O'Reilly spoke with the FAI's Chief Executive Jonathan Hill at the launch of their Facilities and Infrastructure Vision and Strategy. He discusses the importance of the FAI receiving the funding requested from government, the support given to the the Women's National Team ahead of the World Cup, and the future of Irish football facilities with focus on women and girls at grassroots level.

This week the Saudi Arabian domestic league announced a big revamp. In short it’s more teams, bigger talent, and a huge injection of cash. How will it work? Who could be joining Cristiano Ronaldo and now Karim Benzema out there? And what is the Kingdom's ultimate goal? To answer these questions Mark Chapman is joined by Adam Crafton, Jacob Whitehead and Wael Jabir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argentinian expert Roy Nemer gives us the complete lowdown on Alexis Mac Allister ahead of his signing for Liverpool, telling all about his style of play, what he's like as a man and what we can look forward to next season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

League of Ireland legend Graham Gartland and FA Cup winner with Liverpool Mark Lawrenson join OTB’s John Duggan for this weekend’s edition of Football Saturday. The lads will be keeping an eye on the Manchester derby in Wembley while discussing the Premier League season just gone, the Republic of Ireland squad for the crucial qualifiers coming up and why Eric Cantona has taken to music.

Irish football legend John Giles joins Nathan Murphy to hand out his team of the year, player of the year and young player of the year awards, while also looking forward to Manchester United vs Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

On The Fan View James is joined by new Luton Town Correspondent Dan Ashby following The Hatters remarkable promotion to the Premier League. There's an introduction to Dan and his history supporting Luton which has included the incredible rise from the National League to Premier League in only 9 years. There's an overview of the squad and whether the team and manager Rob Edwards are equipped to compete in the Premier League, playing style on and off the ball, whether the club will invest big in the playing squad and how Kenilworth Road can be used as an advantage next season... Follow Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/danlukeashby Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham Tomorrow on Planet FPL: James is joined by @DavidMunday815 & @Benny_Blanco40 for a preview of Saturday's GW39 Charity match featuring members of the FPL community. For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-may-2nd-83712571 ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #LTFC #LutonTown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gavin Cooney of the42.ie joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to look back on some of the key events in a remarkable Premier League season. Football with Sky.

The LA Galaxy lost to Charlotte FC over the weekend. Chicharito got his second yellow card in the 85th minute and ultimately seemed to let his frustration boil over to the point where he'll no longer be playing against Real Salt Lake. Is there no rock bottom? Hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are joined by LA Galaxy Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Will Kuntz. Kuntz will answer questions about why he came to the Galaxy and why he thinks the Galaxy are still a competitive team. Plus, the hosts go over the loss to Charlotte and look ahead to a dismal approach to Real Salt Lake. Just call this one Dark Corner of the Galaxy. A special thanks to Will Kuntz and the LA Galaxy for coming on the show when he certainly didn't need to.

Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin joins OTB's Joe Molloy to look back on the final weekend of the Premier League campaign and picks his team of the season. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

So Leicester City & Leeds United have been relegated from the Premier League and will be playing in the second tier of English football next season.. So how did it come to this? And how will both clubs deal with various off pitch issues and look to bounce straight back? Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s Leeds writer Phil Hay & Rob Tanner who covers Leicester City for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roberto Firmino waved goodbye to Anfield last weekend and on Sunday he will make his final appearance for Liverpool at Southampton before leaving the club this summer. After his emotional send-off from the home fans after scoring a late equaliser against Aston Villa, we look at how he became a cult hero for the club’s supporters, his importance to Jurgen Klopp’s style of play and the impact he had on the Premier League. Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports senior football journalist Richard Morgan to analyse Firmino’s time in England and we hear from Jamie Carragher about this unique player. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Coming towards the end of a bumpier first year in charge at Chelsea than either Todd Boehly or Behdad Eghbali could have ever envisaged, Sky Sports digital football journalist Joe Shread looks back on the most turbluent season in living memory at Stamford Bridge. In a special edition of Essential Football, Joe joins Ron Walker to discuss the key topics from a campaign which began with such promise after a tough end to the Roman Abramovich era. Up for discussion is how the new owners' relationship with Thomas Tuchel soured - and resulted in his sacking days after a chaotic summer transfer window had ended, before the pursuit of Graham Potter and the rapid toxic atmosphere which soon engulfed his reign amid another mad spending spree. Then it's onto the return of Frank Lampard and Chelsea plumetting to new depths under their interim manager - but renewed hope finally appearing due to the impending arrival of Mauricio Pochettino. Read Joe's full feature on Chelsea's 12 months of chaos on the Sky Sports website. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Ciaran Kelly of the Newcastle Evening Chronicle joined Joe Molloy to chat about the Magpies qualifying for the Champions League. ⚽️ with Sky

Newcastle United will be returning to the Champions League after 20 years away next season, after securing a top four finish with a 0-0 draw against Leicester City on Monday night. Having also reached a first cup final in 24 years this season, their first under Saudi Arabian ownership and with Eddie Howe in the dugout what comes next for the Magpies? Mark Chapman is alongside George Caulkin and Oli Kay to explore where Newcastle go next... Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Manchester City are Premier League champions for the fifth time in the past six years. But off the pitch questions remain after over 100 Premier League charges - for allegedly breaching financial regulations - were brought against the club.. So is there an asterisk over City’s success until the charges are resolved either way? Or will the allegations just be forgotten about as more titles are collected and the long process drags on? Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and our Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle break down Manchester City's incredible run to win a third straight Premier League title, and a fifth title in the last six years.

Former Republic of Ireland defender Damien Delaney and Irish Independent football writer Dan McDonnell join OTB’s Kathleen McNamee for this edition of Football Saturday. The panel will discuss if City can be stopped from going 5 titles in 6 years, look at who is best placed to avoid the drop and ask if Phil Jones will be remembered for being more than just a meme. Football is with thanks to Sky Ireland

Philippe Auclair joins Nathan Murphy to look at Toney's ban for betting, how Manchester City are going to fight their 115 charges and more. Football with Sky

Ireland and Leeds legend John Giles joined Nathan Murphy to react to Manchester City's crushing defeat of Real Madrid in the Champions League. Football on Off The Ball with Sky.

So the treble is very much on for Manchester City after they swept aside Real Madrid to reach the final of the Champions League in what Pep Guardiola described as one of their best ever performances. But does their brilliance get the respect and adulation across Europe in the same way we’ve seen with other great sides? Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and also our Manchester football writer Mark Critchley whilst our reporters dotted across the continent share what Manchester City's rivals make of their dominance. *** • Visit BetterHelp dot com slash ATHLETICFOOTBALL today to get 10% off your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One third of the COYGIG Pod, Kathleen McNamee, joined Joe Molloy to look back on the Women's FA Cup final, as well as look at the potential sale of the WSL. Football with Sky.

The BBC's Emma Sanders joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Sam Kerr hit home to give Chelsea their third successive Women's FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Wembley. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Republic of Ireland legend Kevin Kilbane joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show. Football on OTB with Sky.

hear what Mo Farsi and Phillip had to say heading into US Open Cup match against Loudon FC.

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness and former Manchester United and Sunderland teammates John O'Shea and Wes Brown joined us at our Off The Ball Roadshow from the Round Room of Dublin's Mansion House, all in partnership with Just Eat - the official food delivery partner of the UEFA Champions League. Stay tuned to this feed for more in the coming days - including a feature interview with Graeme.

May 13th marks the first competitive international of the Irish women's national team and to mark the occasion the FAI are giving the women involved official caps. To mark the occasion, Kathleen McNamee went to chat to some of the women who played with the team in those first games in 1973. Nora McHugh from Galway who speaks first captained the side while Kathleen Ramsbottom couldn't make the first game as she wasn't allowed time off work but was there for the iconic match vs. France. The final speaker is Breda Hanlon who says she didn't even have a training session with the squad before the first game. Football with @SkyIreland

Jonathan Wilson joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show as Napoli were crowned Italian champions. ⚽️ on Off The Ball with Sky.

Republic of Ireland defender Aoife Mannion joined Nathan Murphy to discuss Manchester United's pursuit of a WSL and FA Cup double and her hopes of securing a place in Vera Pauw's World Cup squad. Football on Off The Ball with Sky.

So this week Lionel Messi was suspended for two weeks by Paris Saint-Germain and will be fined after taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia… Coming up we’ll discuss the events that surely signal the end of Project Messi in Paris & where he might play next.. Is Messi now more of a very expensive PR tool than a footballer? Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's we have Adam Crafton and also our Paris Saint-Germain writer Peter Rutzler in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Curtis Jones starting in the last 5 games for Liverpool, Chris and Josh take a deep look into how this system is helping Jones' game, his attributes that are perfect for the system and how Klopp is utilising the young midfielder to make the Reds solid defensively but potent in attack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Saturday, Wrexham reached their cliched Hollywood ending with promotion back to promised land of the English Football League. And as emotions poured out of owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as much as the fans on the pitch, the questions began about this club’s future. So then EFL, Welcome to Wrexham. Can anyone stop them? And is the Premier League a realistic goal? Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Richard Sutcliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special edition of Essential Football 10 years almost to the day since Manchester United were last crowned Premier League champions, Zinny Boswell joins Ron Walker to discuss the club's lost decade in the dark. Despite spending just shy of £1.5bn on players in that time, United have failed to reach the heights set by Sir Alex Ferguson - and fresh from writing a feature-length piece on 10 years of false dawns, Zinny charts where it's all gone wrong for the club in that time. Featuring insight from inside and out of Old Trafford and interviews with former assistant manager Rene Muelensteen as well as long-time Guardian Man Utd correspondent Jamie Jackson - the man who elicited THAT 'Respect!' rant from Jose Mourinho, this is the story of Manchester United: A decade in the dark. Read the article in full now on skysports.com. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

The Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joined Joe Molloy for The Football Show as Chelsea were dumped out of the Champions League. They also discussed Trent Alexander Arnold in midfield and concerns about injuries being picked up on astro pitches. ⚽️ with Sky

Leeds United have filed record breaking accounts, but where does the money come from and where does it go (besides Jean Kevin Augustin)? Will football ever pursue a different way? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland legend John Giles joined Richie McCormack on The Football Show to discuss Chelsea's managerial search, Leeds' defensive issues, and the Premier League title race. Football on OTB with Sky.

Vincent Kompany has led Burnley back to the Premier League in impressive fashion but is he destined for even greater things? Mark Chapman is joined by the Athletic's Sam Lee & Andy Jones to assess Kompany's potential to join the ranks of the elite, with Pep Guardiola already talking him up as a future Manchester City manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to watch holders Real Madrid defeat Chelsea in the Champions League, discuss Ireland's part of the joint 2028 Euros hosting bid, and Ireland's performances in the friendlies against the USA. Football with Sky.

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Barcelona writer Pol Ballus and PSG writer Peter Rutzler to debate the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona two years on from leaving. The panel assess how the La Liga side could afford a move for their former star, his relationship with the PSG supporters having been booed in recent home matches, while his name has been chanted at Camp Nou. Plus, what commercial impact could it have on PSG if he were to leave and if not Barcelona what other options are open to Messi? Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday night Burnley clinched promotion back to the Premier League with 7 games to spare. An incredible achievement and on The Fan View James is joined by Burnley correspondent Jack Toner to discuss how his Clarets did it. On the Pod there's discussion on owners ALK, the philosophy of manager Vincent Kompany that has brought not just winning football, but beautiful football. There's also reflection on Sean Dyche's tenure and an overview of the squad, the most important players, where additions are needed and those who currently are likely to appeal for FPL managers next season. Plus, just how good could Burnley be next season? Follow Jack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurfyTopper Tomorrow on Planet FPL: s6 ep43, the GW30 review with the return of Suj Today on Patreon: The UCL Fantasy Preview with @rpick86 Full the full Planet FPL Schedule this week including the offering on Patreon see this post... 📆 Content: Apr 10th-15th | Patreon ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #Burnley #Promotion #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even the greatest teams suffer. Mention 1991/92 to Bayern Munich fans and they'll shudder about a year of minnow defeats and mediocrity The post Remembering the disaster of 1991/92, Bayern Munich’s worst season in modern history appeared first on These Football Times.

Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon and Adrian Barry discuss Tuesday's Premier League action which included Evan Ferguson scoring another goal for Brighton and throwing himself into the limelight once more. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow