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Kurt Okraku opens CAF Medical Commission meeting in Lomé, calls for stronger medical standards

President of the Ghana Football Association and CAF 2nd Vice-President, Kurt Okraku, has officially opened the CAF Medical Commission meeting in Lome, underlining the growing focus on health and professionalism in African football.Representing CAF President Patrice Motsepe, Okraku called for stronger medical standards across member associations, stressing the need for improved collaboration and continuous capacity building.He noted that player welfare and modern medical practices must remain central to the development of the game on the continent.The meeting brought together medical experts and football administrators from across Africa, including Ghana’s Prince Pambo, as stakeholders discussed ways to strengthen healthcare systems within the sport.Okraku’s presence in Lome forms part of a broader schedule of regional engagements. He recently attended a FIFA consultative meeting in Cote d’Ivoire focused on shaping the next phase of the FIFA Forward Programme.His visit also coincided with the CAF Zone West-B Team Managers Training Seminar, further highlighting efforts to build capacity within the region.Among those present were Guy Kossi Akpovy and Philippe Tchere.

Berekum Chelsea players receive medical, psychological support after deadly robbery attack

Berekum Chelsea players are undergoing medical checks and psychological support following the violent robbery attack that claimed the life of striker Dominic Frimpong.The club confirmed that the team has safely returned to Berekum after the traumatic incident, with players and officials receiving care to support their recovery.In a statement, Berekum Chelsea said the squad arrived on Monday, April 13, using a bus provided by fellow Ghana Premier League side Bibiani Gold Stars.“The team has since returned safely to Berekum and is currently undergoing medical evaluation and psychological support to aid recovery from the traumatic experience,” the club said.Club officials added that the incident has deeply affected players, staff and the wider football community.Meanwhile, a delegation from the Inspector General of Police, led by the Bono Regional Police Commander, has visited the club to assure them that those responsible will be brought to justice.Police confirmed investigations are ongoing into the attack, which occurred on April 12 along the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso road, and involved six armed men who opened fire on the team bus.

Stanley Nwabali argues good pay and conditions would stop African talent exodus

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has posed a pointed question to African football administrators, arguing that if domestic leagues offered decent salaries and proper structures, players would have little reason to flee to foreign competitions.Speaking in an interview with Brila FM, Nwabali made it clear that the continuous migration of talent from West Africa to Europe, South Africa, and Morocco is a direct consequence of poor conditions at home."In West Africa, our leagues are not as good. We want to go to Europe, we want to come to South Africa, we want to go to Morocco," he said.But his most telling remark came when he turned the question back on league organisers:"If your league is nice, you're getting paid, you're getting sponsors, what are you leaving for?"Nwabali explained that only a handful of clubs can offer competitive wages, leaving most players with limited financial security during their short careers. He contrasted that with the more professional setups in Southern and North Africa, where better stadiums, stronger sponsorship, and consistent organisation make domestic football attractive and sustainable."The league, the pay is a little bit nice for a certain level of your team," he added, implying...

Sunderland issue strong statement as Brian Brobbey hit with vile racist abuse

Sunderland have condemned the racist abuse that Brian Brobbey was subjected to in the aftermath of their win over Tottenham as they called for strong action to be taken

Devastated EFL striker cruelly denied World Cup dream after leaving pitch in tears

Derby County striker Patrick Agyemang will miss the World Cup this summer after picking up a serious Achilles injury. USA international Agyemang left the pitch on a stretcher in tears after going d…

Record-breaking manager played with England’s best – but Simon Jordan had as big an impact

From learning under Bryan Robson to playing with Paul Gascoigne and against Steven Gerrard, it takes some effort to impact Craig Harrison. But the record-breaking manager of the New Saints still fo…

2025 - we've had a ball!

For one last time in 2025, Lianne Sanderson breaks down all the action from the WSL! We're at the league's halfway point, and Man United and Spurs marked the occasion with a drama-filled 3-3 draw. Uma Gurav joins Lianne for loads more WSL chat, plus they discuss Lianne's top 3 moments of 2025 in women's football. Mindset coach and mental fitness expert Chris Larsen joins the show to tell us about his experiences working with professional players in the WSL and Premier League who face online abuse. And Arsenal Women Correspondent Tim Stillman reflects on how the Gunners are getting on this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham's Trouble, Lampard’s Surprise Season & Gary's F1 Reveal!

Welcome back to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. This week the full squad return as Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright dive into the biggest stories in sport. We start with Gary’s recent trip to the F1, where he spent time behind the scenes with the Mercedes team. He shares what he learned from the experience and, with the title going down to the final race, who will be crowned champion in Abu Dhabi? Wrighty then reflects on the moment Laura Woods collapsed while the pair were working on punditry duty for the Lionesses. Everyone at The Overlap wishes Laura the very best and we’re all relieved to hear she is recovering well. The focus then turns to a chaotic week in football, with several teams battling for consistency. Spurs come under the spotlight as Thomas Frank faces early questions after a tough start to life in north London. The group also debate whether the standard of Premier League managers is dropping year by year, especially after the recent departures of some of the league’s biggest names. Super 6 returns too, with predictions ahead of a packed Premier League weekend. We take a look at the Championship as Frank Lampard’s Coventry continue their charge towards promotion, and later, Roy and Gary revisit an on-pitch clash they had during their Manchester United days. The team also react to Theo Walcott’s comments about players checking their phones at half time. Which team would you most love to see back in the Premier League? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including the brand new Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Visit Seattle. Go to https://visitseattle.org to start planning your World Cup adventure SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Overlap Live from Rome with Marcel Desailly!

Welcome to a special episode of The Overlap, live from Rome at the European Football Clubs (EFC) convention, with a live audience and special guest, former Chelsea, AC Milan and France legend Marcel Desailly. The team kick things off by discussing club ownership, asking what makes a good owner and what are the biggest challenges they face in the modern game. From there, the conversation turns to football’s biggest issues, including fixture congestion, player welfare, and whether Rodri’s recent injury is a sign that players are now being overworked. We then look back on Marcel Desailly’s incredible career, from tough Premier League battles with Duncan Ferguson and Alan Shearer to his move from midfield to defence. The World Cup winner also shares his coaching ambitions, thoughts on Financial Fair Play, and how he has seen the tactical side of football evolve over the years. What is one thing you would change about modern football? Let us know in the comments! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode- and please leave a review to help others find us too. Thanks! 00:00 Intro 06:41 Debate on Player Rotation and Injuries 17:42 The Evolution of Football Tactics 21:58 Adapting to the English Premier League 26:20 The Financial Dynamics of European Football 30:55 The Debate on Salary Caps in Football 42:01 The Impact of Youth Academies on Modern Football 42:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Club World Cup Last 16 Review | Planet FPL 2025

James reviews some of the key talking points from the last 16 as there were shock eliminations for Inter Milan and Manchester City, but Chelsea did prevail against Benfica after another long weather delay and extra time. There's discussion on the impact of Al Hilal's victory against City and how it may alter the perception of players who join The Saudi Pro League; why the MLS salary caps may prevent sides in the USA from competing at the business end of this tournament in the future Plus, not all is well at Inter, thoughts on the final 8 teams, tactica tweaks seen in the last 16 and there are continued concerns about player welfare. The Podcast begins however with a short tribute on Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva following yesterday's tragic news. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James, live stream at 12pm BST with an audio to follow shortly after conclusion Today on Patreon: Summer Football Quiz with Gary Robinson (IT+), The Midweek FPL Dilemma (AT) & What The Numbers Say (AT) For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-june-132819251 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ClubWorldCup #CWC #FIFA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

London City Lionesses are WSL bound!

Lianne is joined by her former England teammate Fern Whelan to discuss all the WSL drama from the past week including Chelsea being crowned champions of the WSL... again! They also celebrate the amazing achievement of London City Lionesses winning the Championship and being promoted to the WSL. Top topics in the game such as care for players, and also the treatment of players by clubs such as Wolves and Hull City Ladies are addressed. Finally Lianne is joined by Trans footballer Francesca after the FA's ruling that Trans women will no longer be able to compete in women's football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendon Batson: Football Pioneer and Big Ron Betrayal - Part Two

Welcome to It Was What It Was for part two of our interview with Brendan Batson, a trailblazer in English football. Brendon tells Jonathan and Rob about his impactful time at West Bromwich Albion as part of the iconic 'Three Degrees' with Cyrille Regis and Laurie Cunningham. We discuss his teammates, the tragic losses and his work to combat racism. Brendon also gives us an insight into the personal impact of his former manager Ron Atkinson's notorious comments on live television. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:07 Brendan Batson's Early Career and Challenges 03:00 The China Tour Experience 06:20 The Three Degrees Phenomenon 12:32 Impact and Legacy of Black Players 18:37 Knee Injury and Career Transition 20:10 Coaching Courses and Philosophies 24:24 The Evolution of a Coaching Philosophy 24:42 The One-Size-Fits-All Approach 25:50 Player Welfare and Career Transitions 27:59 Tragic Losses and Their Impact 28:38 The Legacy of Laurie Cunningham 32:33 Racism in Football: A Personal Betrayal 38:20 The Complexity of Racism in Football 41:21 The Fight Against Racism: Past and Present 46:17 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE MAN SAVING PLAYERS FROM FOOTBALL'S VULTURES

Paul sits down with Jack Mackreth (@jackmackreth - Instagram) to discuss his accountancy firm Kyzen Sports and their current impact on football as it seeks to educate players about their financial life, in a world that more often than not attempts to take as much as it can from professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gotham FC Team Needs | Deep Dive: USWNT SheBelieves Cup Roster | Sam Kerr Verdict (Soccer 02/13)

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo take a deep dive look at the recently released USWNT SheBelieves Cup roster. Then, the group analyzes Gotham FC's 2024 and discuss what needs to happen to better themselves for 2025. Also, a look into Yael Averbuch West's letter to the fans. And finally, reaction to the Sam Kerr verdict as well as Bunny Shaw's return after her break due to unacceptable and disgusting online abuse. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NWSL: Reaction to historic settlement for mistreatment of players (Soccer 02/05)

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera discuss the breaking news coming from Attorneys General Latitia James (NY), Kwame Raoul (IL), and Brian Schwalb (DC) in regard to the NWSL creating a $5 Million fund for players who experienced abuse. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is There Too Much Top Level Football? | The People's Poll ep. 149 | Planet FPL 2024/25

Is there too much football at the top level of the game? It's a hot topic of debate particularly in light of Rodri suffering a serious injury only days after speaking out again about the demands on players physically and mentally at the upper echelons of the game. Clayton joins James for an open discussion on if the likes of Rodri are right, and if so, what can be done to change things? Conversation features the Science opinion on how many games games top players are asked to play, why the manager and player opinion often differs from 'the club' demands, the future of the Carabao Cup, whether the FIFA Club World Cup will actually happen, if players could actually consider strike action and a suggestion that might actually have some legs in the longer-term to reduce the amount of games players participate in. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James, live stream at 1pm BST with an audio to follow shortly after conclusion Today on Patreon: Money in Football on the battle for control at Chelsea and Talking Tactics on West Ham's setup in defeat to Chelsea For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-sep-112590963 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #PremierLeague #TooMuchFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is too much football ruining the game?

Football is at breaking point. That's the message of yet another stark warning from FIFPro who recently suggested that this season will be the "worst ever" for player workload. We have PFA Chief Exec Maheta Molango on to explain what he's hearing from players, the impact this could have on its youngest stars, and whether we're heading towards a strike. Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Maheta Molango and Stuart James Exec Prod: Adey Moorhead Prod: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saka, Bellingham, Mbappe & the never ending football calendar

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Danny Donachie former Head of Medical Services at Everton, ex-Arsenal midfielder Adrian Clarke & The Athletic’s Oli Kay to discuss how elite footballers are facing the threat of injury and burnout in the ever expanding football calendar The panel discuss the huge demands on stars like Bukayo Saka, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe playing much more than similar players of previous generations yet continue to deliver on the world stage… So what can be done to improve welfare and demands on players and will they really need to take action and stop playing to be listened to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Women's World Cup - Day 20!

Faye Carruthers is joined by talkSPORT's England reporter Courtney Sweetman-Kirk - live from Australia! They'll discuss all the fallout from the England vs Nigeria game yesterday, including Lauren James' red card. They're joined by former Lionesses' Sports Psychologist Dr Misia Gervis to discuss how players' welfare is considered after incidents like this. They'll also review the final round of 16 fixtures - Colombia vs Jamaica and France vs Morocco. And finally, you'll hear from Manchester City and England forward Jess Park who spoke to talkSPORT's Bradley Hayden about having to miss the World Cup due to a shoulder injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racist abuse of Vinicius Jr. is black and white issue | Graham Hunter

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Graham Hunter to discuss another egregious story from Spain's La Liga of racist abuse being directed at the Real Madrid and Brazil star, Vinicius Jr. In association with Sky

News & Notes: NWSL expands to 14 clubs with the Bay Area | Draftee's Mom speaks about mistreatment (Soccer 4/5)

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest news and notes around the world of women's football. They start by discussing the latest out of the NWSL, the 14th expansion city in the Bay Area will join the NWSL in 2024. Leaders and former US Soccer legends Aly Wagner, Leslie Osbourn, Danielle Slaton and Brandi Chastain lead the way for the new club. 2023 NWSL Draft pick Mykiaa Minniss's mother speaks about alleging the mistreatment of her daughter at Kansas City Current during preseason. In the international game, Sam Kerr hits 50 career WSL goals in just 62 appearances. Plus, Herve Renard has been named France Football's new team manager just 4 months out from the Women's World Cup. The USWNT PA has announced new leadership in Tierna Davidson, plus Nike dropped their Women's World Cup kits. Full stories and news. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 548 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Spreading The Love)

Canadian women’s team battle Canada Soccer; Vancouver Whitecaps preseason; MLS playoff format; the love of football

Business of Sport Interview: Maheta Molango PFA chief

Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Maheta Molango, the new chief executive of the union that represents professional footballers in England - the PFA. In a wide raging discussion - on topics such as racism, dementia, & the two-year World Cup plan - Maheta shares his vision for leading an organisation, that has faced a series of challenges both on and off the pitch and within the PFA itself under the tenure of the previous CEO Gordon Taylor. After visiting dressing rooms of Premier League clubs and beyond, Maheta tells us what the players in his union view as the most issues he should address. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Women’s Football Show: Liverpool’s Rinsola Babajide speaks out on online abuse as sport unites to boycott social media

Liverpool winger Rinsola Babajide opens up about her experience of online abuse and the impact it has had on her and her family. Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger reflects on the season so far and discusses how her recovery from cancer changed her perspective on her career. Jess Creighton and Sue Smith are also joined by England defender Gemma Bonner to discuss her move from Manchester City to Racing Louisville. 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]

Should the season be voided? The Players Together initiative and Newcastle's Saudi takeover

Geoff Shreeves is joined by The Times' Henry Winter, John Cross from the Daily Mirror and Martin Samuel from the Daily Mail to discuss if the Premier League and Football League can safely finish the football season or whether voiding all results is inevitable with other leagues from around Europe announcing their plans. Plus, the charity work the players have undertaken with the #PlayersTogether initiative, an update on pay cuts for players at Premier League clubs and Newcastle's potential Saudi Arabian takeover. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Jules & Andy: How players are coping in isolation, with Arsenal physio Gary Lewin

It’s a slightly different episode of Jules & Andy today as, with Jules currently unwell, Andy Brassell is joined by presenter and pundit Kate Mason! After Kate tells us what it was like to present the news last night whilst introducing the Prime Minister’s address, we wonder how footballers themselves are dealing with these unprecedented times. To help shed some light on this, we speak to former Arsenal and England physio Gary Lewin. He discusses the mental challenges facing players who live almost entirely regimented lives, and how even big Premier League clubs will struggle to find the resources needed to adequately train their players. We then discuss what initiatives clubs are running in their local communities to help those affected by the crisis, as well as getting to some correspondence – which features a few ideas on how smaller clubs might be supported in the future. We'd love to here from you in these unprecedented, chaotic times - email us at: [email protected] or tweet us @JulesBreach @AndyBrassell @KvlMason! ***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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Players face wage deferrals & the sorry tale of Ronaldinho

The Athletic's Mark Chapman, David Ornstein & Matt Slater discuss the latest detail they have from inside the game in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic.Hear how players now broadly accept the idea of playing behind closed doors and understand the role they can play in the community. David also reveals that many players are open to wage deferrals whilst players lower down the pyramid are being supported by the PFA.Meanwhile, The Athletic's Jack Lang tells the tragic story of Ronaldinho, the Brazilian legend who spent his 40th birthday in jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jules & Andy: Man City's UEFA appeal, what's next for Pep Guardiola, and combatting further racism across the continent

We begin today’s episode of Jules & Andy with an in-depth look at the current state of affairs at Manchester City, as sports lawyer Daniel Geey joins us to explain the current situation after UEFA's ruling and what the immediate next steps will be. We then discuss whether it would be advantageous for City to seek an expedited appeal and try have this matter sorted before the end of the season, as well as assessing the futures of Pep Guardiola, their current crop of players and the wider City project. Then, in light of various shocking instances across football this weekend, we take a look at the latest attempts to combat racism suffered by players whilst on the pitch. Andy reveals how some have misjudged Porto’s players’ - and manager Sérgio Conceição’s - handling of Moussa Marega’s attempt boycott of their match against Vitoria Guimaraes, while we also discuss different ways fans and staff tackled the problem at Germany’s SC Preußen Münster and Atherstone Town respectively. Many thanks to Daniel Geey for speaking to us; you can purchase his book ‘Done Deal’ here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Done-Deal-Contracts-Multi-Million-Transfers/dp/1472947177 Get in touch via twitter: @julesbreach @andybrassell @footballramble or via email: [email protected]! ***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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exclusive: Interview with PFA CEO Gordon Taylor

In an exclusive interview, Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein speak to the CEO of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor about a range of issues affecting the game, the professional players he represents and the organisation he leads.Topics discussed included; his salary, the winter break, the plight of clubs such as Bury & Bolton, dementia and head injuries, recent incidents of racism towards players and how long he intends to stay in his job. Subscribe to The Athletic for ad-free podcasts and get a 40% discount theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 11 - The AFTN Soccer Podcast (Post Seattle, Cups comedown and Quebec's turban ban)

Soccer podcast covering Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS and the game in North America and beyond