José Mourinho

This is not new to us AS Roma fans, a late season wobble and collapse when the club is in a good position, and they will end up playing catch up. We have seen this story before and how it plays out. The club is now looking in from the outside with Como, the… The post Analyzing the Roots of AS Roma’s Late-Season Collapse first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Steven Gerrard has revealed that a discussion with his family prevented him from leaving Liverpool for Chelsea in July 2005. Uncertainty shrouded the midfielder’s position at Liverpool despite capt…

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Manchester United should be ‘all over’ Evan Ndicka this summer – he would suit the Premier League perfectly. That is the view of European football broadcaster Andy Brassell, who h…

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League to the Scottish Premiership to the League of Ireland to the international women's side. Arsenal strengthen their Premier League title charge with a tense 2–1 victory over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Arteta urging calm as the pressure intensifies. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior calls for stricter officiating on grappling at set-pieces after conceding twice from dead balls in North London. Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira weighs in on criticism of Arteta’s playing style, insisting results matter most in the run-in. Michael Carrick equals a Premier League record after Manchester United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace, collecting 23 points from his first nine games in charge. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner slams a controversial VAR-assisted penalty and red card decision that proved decisive at Old Trafford. Gary Neville and Brian Kerr assess Carrick’s chances of landing the Manchester United job permanently following his impressive interim spell. Tottenham’s crisis deepens with a 10-game winless league run after defeat to Fulham, leaving Igor Tudor facing a massive relegation battle. Nottingham Forest remain in danger near the bottom after defeat to Brighton, with Vitor Pereira still chasing his first league win. Liverpool sweat over Florian Wirtz’s fitness ahead of their clash with Wolves, while Arne Slot delivers a blunt verdict on the Premier League season. Celtic keep their title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback draw against Rangers, as Martin O’Neill and Danny Rohl react to a huge Old Firm clash. Henry Winter joins Off The Ball Breakfast to discuss Martin O’Neill’s evolving reputation and Celtic’s title credentials. Republic of Ireland begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against France, with Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan set to feature in a crucial opener. St. Patrick’s Athletic face Galway United in a key League of Ireland clash, with Stephen Kenny praising new signing James Brown’s impact. Jose Mourinho takes a firm stance on racism allegations involving Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Iran’s World Cup participation faces uncertainty amid geopolitical tensions, while the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is also in doubt due to regional instability. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On a night where Vinícius Júnior didn't need to answer to anyone, he did anyway with a brilliantly taken winner against Benfica. The dance goes on. Pete and Luke are joined by David Cartlidge to look back on the action across Europe last night – including further depressing scenes on both sides at the Bernabéu, as David explains. José Mourinho behaves like a prat too, of course. We also unpack perhaps the worst red card decision in recent memory in Juventus vs Galatasaray. Poor lovely Lloyd Kelly! Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Champions League action last night, whilst having a look ahead to events tonight, plus there is Irish action in the English Championship. Norwegian minnows Bodø/Glimt stun Inter at the San Siro to reach the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League, continuing one of the competition’s greatest modern fairytale runs. Irish defender Alex Murphy shines with a full 90-minute performance for Newcastle United, with manager Eddie Howe praising the team’s European progress. Atlético Madrid advance thanks to a hat-trick from Alexander Sørloth, while Bayer Leverkusen also book their spot in the next round. Huge anticipation ahead of Real Madrid vs Benfica, with controversy surrounding allegations involving Vinícius Júnior and reaction from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, while José Mourinho serves a suspension. Holders Paris Saint‑Germain prepare for a decisive clash with Monaco, as defender Achraf Hakimi faces ongoing legal proceedings off the pitch. Major pressure on Juventus after a heavy defeat to Galatasaray, while Borussia Dortmund hold a strong advantage over Atalanta. Relegation fears grow for Tottenham Hotspur, with interim boss Igor Tudor backed to bring discipline, according to Dan Kilpatrick of The Athletic. Republic of Ireland selection questions intensify, with fitness concerns over Evan Ferguson ahead of the World Cup playoff against Czechia, and debate over who could partner Troy Parrott in attack. Off-field headlines as Snoop Dogg energises fans at Swansea City, while West Bromwich Albion sack manager Eric Ramsay after a poor run of results. Irish stars impress in the Championship, with goals and key performances from John Egan, Sammie Szmodics, and Ryan Manning boosting their clubs’ promotion ambitions. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy was joined in studio by the Irish football writer, Richard Fitzpatrick, to discuss his brilliant new book, 'HH: Helenio Herrera – Football's Original Master of the Dark Arts'. What is in part a study of a footballing icon from the early days of the European Cup, Richard's book explores regions of Herrera's life that extended well beyond the pitch itself. From his relentless philandering to his larger-than-life personality, his violent temper to his application of mind games that informed Jose Mourinho's approach in later decades, it is a remarkable story superbly told in this new book.

Arsenal made unwanted history this weekend, becoming the first side in Premier League history to surrender a two-goal lead against a team starting the day in the relegation zone. Wolves fought back from 2–0 down to claim a crucial point, a result that has thrown the title race wide open. With Manchester City now just five points behind, with a game in hand, the question has to be asked: do Arsenal have the experience and resilience required to go all the way? Elsewhere in Europe, there were deeply troubling scenes during Benfica’s match involving Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni. After scoring a superb goal, Vinícius Júnior was subjected to alleged racial abuse. The incident has once again raised urgent questions about racism in football and why meaningful progress remains so slow. Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on why this continues to happen in the modern game and also discuss the reaction after the match, including disappointing comments from José Mourinho that have sparked further debate. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's stumble, Newcastle's thumping Champions League win and the row at Drogheda United rumbles on. Arsenal throw away a 2–0 lead at Molineux as Arsenal are held by Wolverhampton Wanderers, missing the chance to go seven points clear in the Premier League title race. Mikel Arteta calls on his players to “stand up” in the title run-in, with a decisive North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur on the horizon. Wolves boss Rob Edwards focuses on the positives after his side’s comeback, as they remain 17 points from safety despite improved performances. Newcastle United take a commanding 6–1 lead into their second leg against Qarabag FK in the UEFA Champions League, with four goals from Anthony Gordon in Azerbaijan. Elsewhere in Europe’s top competition, Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan, while Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid share a six-goal thriller. Martin O'Neill prepares for his 1000th game in management as Celtic F.C. face VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Europa League play-off. New Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira begins his tenure against Fenerbahce S.K., as Morgan Gibbs-White insists the squad remain united. Crystal Palace continue their first European adventure with a trip to HŠK Zrinjski Mostar in the UEFA Europa Conference League. In the Women’s Champions League, Arsenal W.F.C. set up a London derby with Chelsea F.C. Women, while Manchester United W.F.C. hold a strong advantage over Atletico Madrid Femenino. Off the pitch, Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan discusses the racism row involving Benfica and Real Madrid, and explains why Jose Mourinho could never return to the Bernabeu. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Jimbo is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, Colin Millar, Tom Wiliams and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss an eventful evening in the Champions League play-offs. In Lisbon, Vini Jr scored a wonder goal and shortly afterwards left the pitch, alleging that Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him. We discuss the controversial response from Benfica and Jose Mourinho. On the French Riviera, PSG mounted an impressive comeback to win 3-2 at Monaco having gone 2-0 down inside the opening 18 minutes via a Folarin Balogun brace. And it was a bad night for Italian football with Dortmund beating Atalanta 2-0 in the Signal Iduna + Galatasaray thrashing Juve 5-2 in the early kick off in Istanbul. Plus the FA Cup draw, Coventry on top and Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill becomes Blackburn boss. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Rundown of the results (2.08) • PART 2a: Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid (2.50) • PART 3: Monaco 2-3 PSG (15.10) • PART 4a: Galatasaray 5-2 Juve (25.00) • PART 4b: Dortmund 2-0 Atalanta (34.00) • PART 5: The FA Cup draw + Michael O'Neill joins Blackburn (42.05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from last night's UEFA Champions League action including the racism allegations in Lisbon, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's action and there is a Premier League game taking place between Wolves and Arsenal. Champions League fallout as Vinicius Junior accuses Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during Real Madrid’s win over Benfica in Lisbon. Reaction from Jose Mourinho and strong criticism from Spanish football expert Graham Hunter on Off The Ball Breakfast. A full round-up of Tuesday’s Champions League results, including Juventus’ heavy defeat to Galatasaray. Late drama in France as Paris Saint-Germain fight back to beat Monaco despite a brace from Folarin Balogun. Goals from Serhou Guirassy and Max Beier secure victory for Borussia Dortmund. A look ahead to tonight’s action as Newcastle United travel to face Qarabag, with Eddie Howe targeting more history. Other key ties previewed, including Inter’s trip to Bodo/Glimt and Atletico Madrid on the road at Club Brugge. Mikel Arteta addresses Arsenal’s growing warm-up injury concerns ahead of their clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Relegation battles in focus as Vitor Pereira begins his mission to keep Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Championship and Scottish storylines covered, including play-off drama and discussion on who could succeed Martin O'Neill in the Celtic hot seat. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

The Champions League is back! Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim review an evening that was disappointingly overshadowed by allegations of racist abuse in Benfica vs Real Madrid. Rest assured, José Mourinho covered himself in no glory whatsoever. Elsewhere, Newcastle prepare for an historic two and a half thousand-mile journey to Baku. Plus, Marcus’ Thomas Tuchelitis is getting worse than ever. Get your Ramble merch HERE Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to the Champions League knockout playoff games. They begin with Benfica’s 98th-minute goalie goal last round that set up a dramatic rematch between José Mourinho's Benfica and Real Madrid. Rog and Rory look at Mourinho's lasting impact at Real Madrid and if The Special One himself ever recovered from his time at the Bernebéu. Then it’s on to Azerbaijani side Qarabag welcoming Premier League club Newcastle, and what their rise says about the modern Champions League format. Plus, predictions across Europe and Rory’s latest continental culinary dispatch from one of the game’s great cities. Pre-order Rog's new book "We Are the World (Cup)" now!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgG See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ger Gilroy was joined in studio by the Irish football writer, Richard Fitzpatrick, to discuss his brilliant new book, 'HH: Helenio Herrera – Football's Original Master of the Dark Arts'. What is in part a study of a footballing icon from the early days of the European Cup, Richard's book explores regions of Herrera's life that extended well beyond the pitch itself. From his relentless philandering to his larger-than-life personality, his violent temper to his application of mind games that informed Jose Mourinho's approach in later decades, it is a remarkable story superbly told in this new book. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Where does Gianfranco Zola rank among Chelsea’s greatest-ever Premier League players? How much of his extraordinary technical ability was shaped by learning alongside the great Diego Maradona at Napoli? Gary, Alan and Micah look back on the career of the “Little Master” Gianfranco Zola — from being one of the finest foreign imports to grace the Premier League in the 1990s, to laying the foundations for Chelsea’s rise into a dominant force under Roman Abramovich and José Mourinho in the 2000s. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madrid Ploy Revenge as They Face Benfica Again in UCL Playoff Real Madrid are eyeing revenge as they face Benfica again in the UEFA Champions League playoff round. Los Blancos were beaten 4-2 in their last league phase match, but they now have the chance for revenge in a home-and-away format. Madrid Drawn Against Benfica […] The post Madrid Ploy Revenge as They Face Benfica Again in UCL Playoff appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey for company after a giant smorgasbord of Champions League action. Jose Mourinho’s Benfica produce an incredible finale against Real Madrid, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring a 98th minute header to keep them in the competition and knock out Marseille. Nick Miller was there. Chelsea impress under Rosenior again with a 3-2 win in Naples that books their passage straight into the last 16 and sees Antonio Conte’s Italian champions exit the competition. Newcastle and PSG both go into Friday’s knockout play-off draw after a 1-1 draw in Paris. And Tottenham finish 4th after a 2-0 win in Frankfurt. Can Thomas Frank’s team take their European form into Sunday’s Premier League clash with Man City? Kai Havertz is back for Arsenal, helping them take down Kairat. With Mikel Arteta calling for positivity, the Gunners test their title credentials at Elland Road. Plus what next for Raheem Sterling? And a passionate debate about the league phase. Produced by Charlie Jones We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The league phase is over - do we like it? (02.45) • PART 2a: Napoli 2-3 Chelsea (10.30) • PART 2b: PSG 1-1 Newcastle (19.00) • PART 3a: Benfica’s goalkeeper keeps them in the Champions League (27.00) • PART 3b: The rest of Matchday 8 (35.00) • PART 4a: Spurs v Man City preview (45.00) • PART 4b: Leeds v Arsenal preview (48.00) • PART 5a: Nottingham Forest v Palace preview (53.00) • PART 5b: Liverpool v Newcastle preview (59.00) • PART 5c: Thierno Barry among the goals (62.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dramatic final night of Champions League action across Europe Five Premier League sides secure direct passage to the last 16 Benfica snatch qualification with a 98th-minute goalkeeper header Jose Mourinho reacts to one of the most remarkable moments of his career Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Man City all progress Newcastle face a Champions League play-off despite drawing with PSG Bodo/Glimt continue their fairytale run with a win over Atletico Madrid Celtic gear up for a must-win Europa League clash with FC Utrecht Europa League updates including Ferencváros, Aston Villa and Roma Stephen Kenny looks ahead to the new League of Ireland season Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton bring you all of the latest sport thing news the morning after an absolutely outrageous end to the league phase of the Champions League - with a certain Jose Mourinho stealing the headlines once again! There is also chat around the loss of both Bundee Aki & Hugo Keenan ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations opener this day next week… Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball