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Paolo Di Canio sits down with Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all on his career, starting with his early beginnings in Italy and time with Lazio, Juventus and AC Milan. The former striker explains how he fulfilled a dream by signing for Celtic and why his time in Scotland lasted only one season. Di Canio discusses the infamous push on referee Paul Alcock, his brief exile from English football and decision to return to sign for West Ham. He opens up about his famous scissor-kick goal of the season against Wimbledon and why he twice turned down the advances of Manchester United, which included a call from Sir Alex Ferguson on Christmas Day. Di Canio reveals his anger at leaving West Ham and what he was prepared to do to stay at the club. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

On this day: March 21, 1987, Ruud Gullit joins AC Milan for world record fee The National

Today we take a look back at a game of genuine historical importance in European football history. On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney to discuss the 1963 European Cup final between Milan and Benfica. This pivotal moment in the history of the European Cup cannot be understated; it represented two dominant teams at opposite ends of their respective cycles. Milan arrived as purveyors of a free-scoring, but still pragmatic, catenaccio and regarded themselves as significant underdogs. But, with their manager Nereo Rocco’s pre-match antics on the bus helping to lighten the mood, two goals from José Altafini denied Benfica their third consecutive European Cup. This was an early example of modernity in football tactics; a team winning on the strength of a tactical system with eleven components, rather than relying on eleven individuals beating their opposite man. Miguel's article for The Blizzard about this match is available here: https://www.theblizzard.co.uk/article/ac-milan-2-benfica-1 For more stories from the annals of football history, visit www.theblizzard.co.uk to explore their archives that contain over 700 articles of stories just like this one! ***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.

Alexi and Mosse dive in on the USMNT and the presence of leaders in the State of the Union (6:53). Also, PSG's unique environment and Kylian Mbappe's future are explored in Mosse Makes the Case (19:40). Then, the CONCACAF Champions League, Liverpool vs. Arsenal's "Invincibles" and Alexi's usual breakfasts are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:30). Finally, Antonee Robinson's failed AC Milan transfer, the Bundesliga title race and Ansu Fati at Barcelona headline The Back Three (37:26). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greetings OTCers! It's time for yet another episode of our European football show and today Luke and Andy is joined by Spanish football expert David Cartlidge to discuss all the big stories from around the continent. This week we look ahead to a big derby in Spain as Atletico, beset with muscle injury worries, head to the Bernabeu. What's become of El Cholo and his team this season? Meanwhile, in Italy, there's a race on for the top four, but Torino most certainly aren't in it. Roma, Atalanta and perhaps even Milan are though. Can Zlatan do the unthinkable and help this Milan side actually achieve something? Yep, there's all this and more - Leipzig's Ralf Rangnick getting annoyed at a celebrity barber, Hatem Ben Arfa making an appearance alongside the original Ronaldo, and Steven Bergwijn rocking up at Spurs. Don't miss it! ***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.

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Rafael Benitez and Jamie Carragher detail how Liverpool came back from three goals down against AC Milan in the Champions League final to win the trophy, including revealing what Rafa said at half-time. 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]

Welcome to the first of our brand new ‘Greatest Games’ series, in association with The Blizzard. Every Saturday, Marcus Speller, Jonathan Wilson and a guest from the world of football discuss some of the most significant matches in football history. First up it’s our continental compatriot, James Horncastle! James arrives to discuss one of the most infamous ties in European football history, where Milan took on Red Star Belgrade in the 1988/89 European Cup. With Milan looking like it was destined to be eliminated in the second leg, a thick fog totally enveloped the Marakana and forced the referee to abandon the game. James recounts how the visibility was so poor that the commentator couldn’t follow the flight of the ball and Milan’s Pietro Paolo Virdis was sent off 15 minutes before his manager Arrigo Sacchi realised. This dramatic delay gave way to one of the all-time great European ties, as 50,000 fans descended on the stadium to see their beloved Crvena zvezda take on the European powerhouses for the second time in two days. For more stories from the annals of football history, visit www.theblizzard.co.uk to explore their archives that contain over 700 articles of stories just like this one! Fancy getting in touch? Email us at [email protected] or find us social media— just search 'Football Ramble Daily'. ***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.

Welcome to Sensible Transfers. In this episode, we take a question like "Manchester United - Central Midfielder" and pose various solutions in the form of player transfers. The answers are based on the statistics of individual players, and their ability to play in various tactical setups. Player list: Manchester United – GK: Jan Oblak, Kevin Trapp Manchester United – CM: Florian Grillitsch, Erick Pulgar, Teji Savanier Liverpool – LB: Angelino, Jose Angel West Ham – CF: Habibou Diallo, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ezequiel Ponce Watford – CB: Yeray Alvarez, Marc-Oliver Kempf Lyon – CB: Benoit Badiashile, Felix Eboa Eboa AC Milan – CM: Kento Misao, Sasa Zdjelar Dortmund: Kenny Tete, Nicholas Luchinger, Lazaros Rota, Fabien Centonze Arsenal – CB: Jule Kounde, Malang Sarr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Michael Bridge is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Pete Hall to discuss Arsenal’s pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez and what role head coach Unai Emery will play in their attempts to sign him (02:04). Brahim Diaz’s departure from Manchester City to Real Madrid comes under the microscope, as does the intriguing clause involving Manchester United in that deal (13:11). Sky Sports Italy journalist Ghilda Pensante phones in to chat about Chelsea target Nicolo Barella (22:55), the future of AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain and the latest on Juventus’ quest to sign Aaron Ramsey. Scottish reporter Charles Paterson also joins the show from Celtic’s training camp in Dubai and discusses whether manager Brendan Rodgers will be given more funds to spend this month (40:56). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Host Dharmesh Sheth is joined by former Leeds and Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink for a special episode of Transfer Talk. The Dutchman reveals all on his playing career, including the reasons behind his move to Leeds, his relationship with George Graham and why he felt forced out by David O’Leary. Hasselbaink explains how a surprise phone call sparked a move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea and why a January switch to Barcelona fell through. The two-time Premier League golden boot winner also discusses the reasons behind his decision to snub AC Milan and Champions League football for Middlesbrough. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Host Tom White is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Adam Bate to discuss Jose Mourinho's frustrations with Manchester United's transfer business this summer (1:53). The panel debate which of Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire and Yerry Mina is most likely to join United (5:02), as well as Mourinho's increasingly-strained relationship with Anthony Martial (10:15). There is also an update on the future of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and we analyse whether the Blues will be able to sign a viable replacement if he does leave this summer (16:25). The panel debate what Gonzalo Higuain’s move to AC Milan means for Chelsea and Alvaro Morata (20:45), plus whether Newcastle were right to sell Aleksandr Mitrovic to Fulham, with Salomon Rondon looking likely to replace him (29:03). We have the latest on the future of Robert Lewandowski (35:29), and there are updates from Liverpool, Leeds United, Wolves and Rangers. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Host Tom White is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Michael Bridge to discuss Manchester United's interest in Harry Maguire and what that means for their pursuit of Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld (2:15). The panel also examine Jose Mourinho’s relationship with Anthony Martial (13:50) and have the latest from Chelsea, where the future of Alvaro Morata remains in doubt amid interest from AC Milan (21:18). Rob Dorsett looks at how Wolves have entered the race for a Barcelona star (32:11) and analyses what is happening at Aston Villa, who have kept Steve Bruce but still appear likely to lose Jack Grealish (41:22). Aaron Ramsey's future at Arsenal is also discussed (49:45), plus there is news from Everton, Fulham, Newcastle, Tottenham, Bournemouth, West Ham and Crystal Palace. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle recap the key midweek results in Europe taking a deeper look at what Arsenal’s 2-0 win at AC Milan means for Arsene Wenger (1:15), Tottenham squandering a 1-0 lead against Juventus (16:00) and another disappointing Champions League run coming to an end for PSG after their elimination at the hands of Real Madrid (27:40). Plus, a look at the UCL chances for Man City (31:15) and Liverpool (33:00) as they advance, a preview of Liverpool-Manchester United (35:00) and a final thought on the current state of Chelsea (42:45).

On your brand new Totally Football Show, James Richardson is joined by Michael Cox, Football 365’s Daniel Storey and our very own Iain Macintosh for the hot take on all the goings-on in the games in the Premier League and around Europe. We start with Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, the main beneficiaries of which appear to be Arsenal, who have taken their customary spot of fourth in the table after beating Burnley in typically controversial circumstances. Elsewhere, we commend Huddersfield for making life hard for City and wonder if Nou Mou can beat Old Mou when Watford host United on Wednesday. Oh, and we wonder what it’s going to take for Everton to get out of this tailspin.All of that plus: Eagles v Seagulls; Rafa Honigstein on Dortmund’s spectacular derby with Schalke; and Montella axed by AC Milan.LIVE EVENT NEWS: • If you’re going to our London live show on Wednesday 29 November at the Indigo at the O2, please use #TFSLIVE for your questions. There are prizes to be won as Jimbo, Rafa Honigstein, Iain Macintosh, Producer Ben are joined by our very special guest Kevin Bridges: http://bit.ly/2wmBaiWPARISH NOTICES:• Muddy Knees Media is hiring! http://bit.ly/2ACmvWI • join Paddy’s Rewards Club: http://www.paddypower.com • get your shave on with our friends Cornerstone, who are giving you £10 off your first order: https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally• we’re working with CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. Find out more: https://www.thecalmzone.net/GET IN TOUCH: • find us on Facebook, where you’ll find video, photos and loads of other stuff: https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/ • send us a tweet: @thetotallyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Double Pivot, your excellent questions are answered yet again, including:What does Ross Barkley do, and how would he look in a Pochettino side?Sell Alexis now, or let him leave for free next year?Is Romelu Lukaku a good fit for “slow-playing” Manchester United?How seriously should we take AC Milan? Would rather your club signed Defoe or Rooney to a four-year contract?Is it better to have loved and lost (Liverpool) or to never have loved at all (Spurs)? Subtitle: Why are...

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Keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 16, ‘the future of Italian football’ ensures AC Milan point The National