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On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by top European football experts to cut through the noise and dissect the biggest stories from across the continent, as the game enters a pivotal period with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:00

Barcelona win the Supercopa

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2026/01/12

The goals were raining down in Jeddah on Sunday night! Barcelona won an absolute cracker of an El Clásico in the Supercopa. 3-2 it finished to Barça, leaving Xabi Alonso and his Real Madrid side licking their wounds.So how big of a turning point is this in both of their respective seasons? Is time up for Alonso, or did the performance show that there are still some green shoots poking their way through the Bernabéu turf?Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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31:54

Ask OTC: Ruben Amorim’s redemption, Lennart Karl's...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2026/01/09

After a dismal spell in the Premier League, questions are beginning to surround Ruben Amorim’s future: has he ruined his reputation in the dugout, or is this a mere stumble in what could still be an illustrious managerial career?Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney bring their own predictions - plus, should Lennart Karl come under criticism for his Real Madrid comments? How did Tyrhys Dolan go from the English non-league to La Liga? And can Thiago Silva lead Porto to European glory?Ask us a question

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44:03

Blue is the colour

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2026/01/08

It's fair to say the appointment of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea hasn't gone down well with the fans of RC Strasbourg. In fact, their own supporters labelled the move "another humiliating step in Strasbourg’s subservience to Chelsea." Oof. Not a great look.Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to share their thoughts on what the appointment means for the future of BlueCo and Strasbourg. Plus, Gonzalo García stars for Real Madrid and Fabio Paratici gets a new gig at Fiorentina, but can he keep them up?Ask

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39:10

Developing the next generation, with Thomas Broich:...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2026/01/05

Today, Andy is joined by Thomas Broich - former Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Köln and German U21 international who, as the Head of Borussia Dortmund’s Youth Academy, is now inspiring and nurturing the next generation at one of the most exciting youth academies in world football.With Dortmund in the UK for the Premier League International Cup, Andy sat down for a fascinating conversation about the dedicated, wholistic approach Thomas and his team take in developing future stars of the BVB first team

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41:27

Top wonderkids to watch in 2026

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2026/01/02

The start of a new year is nearly here, which naturally means new beginnings and new questions. Today, David Cartlidge joins Andy to answer a question that is relevant every single year - but never more so than in a World Cup year. Who will be the breakout stars of 2026?Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe:patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple

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36:17

Anatoliy Trubin on leaving Ukraine, adapting to life...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2026/01/01

Few players have gone on the journey that Benfica and Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin has been on. War has affected every part of Ukrainian football. Today, Trubin joins Andy to share his experience of playing for Shakhtar and Ukraine after the Russian invasion in 2022.Plus, he discusses his move to Benfica, the difficulties he had adapting to life in Portugal and playing under “the Special One” José Mourinho.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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35:57

Ask OTC Christmas Special: One last World Cup for two...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/26

Merry Christmas, one and all! As the year draws to a close and 2026 beckons, we’re answering some of your questions about this year in European football.Andy is joined by Lars and David to explore why next year’s World Cup could be historic, which teams exceeded expectations, what players we would gift to a club, whether England’s set-piece fever has made it’s way to mainland Europe - and of course - we make our bold predictions for 2026.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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38:20

La Liga's untold stories, with author Brendan Madden

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Everyone knows Kylian Mbappé, the historic glamour of Real Madrid and how Pep Guardiola revolutionised football as we know it. But what about those unexplored stories found through La Liga’s illustrious history?Andy’s joined by Brendan Madden - author of the brilliant new book ‘Once Upon a Time in La Liga’ - for a chat about how he’s uncovered the league’s most incredible hidden stories while watching Spanish football as an analyst for the last two decades. From the amazing life of the man who gave

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29:50

Ask OTC: Lewandowski's legacy, Jobe Bellingham's...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/19

As Robert Lewandowski weighs up a possible move to MLS, Andy, Dotun and David Cartlidge reflect on the career of one of Europe's most prolific strikers. Where does the Polish icon rank among the continent's all-time great forwards?Also on the show: could Jobe Bellingham leave Borussia Dortmund after yet another setback? Who can Barcelona bring in to replace Ronald Araújo? And which unsung players from across Europe's leagues will shine at AFCON?Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and

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45:39

Pay up, Paris

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/18

PSG were crowned Intercontinental Cup winners last night. The what, sorry? Exactly. But elsewhere, it was another PSG match-up that really made the headlines, this time in the courtroom as Kylian Mbappé was awarded €60m from his former club. What does the ruling mean for PSG’s image going forward?David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to debate that before turning to Türkiye where rumours linking Mauro Icardi with a move away from Galatasaray have sparked talk of a potential return to Serie A. And

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36:03

Ask OTC: Conte’s Champions League struggles, chaos in...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Join Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini as they coast through more of your continental queries! If you're curious about the latest young English striker making waves in the Bundesliga, wondering whether Antonio Conte is prioritising Napoli's domestic form at the Champions League's expense or struggling to comprehend the scale of the betting scandal engulfing Turkish football - well, we've got you covered! Plus, Levante desperately try to avoid La Liga relegation and Atalanta step up as the latest

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51:48

Is Xabi Alonso really the problem?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Two losses at the Bernabéu in four days and the Madrid media storm is kicking up around Xabi Alonso. But, is he to blame for Real Madrid’s issues? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini try to get to the bottom of what’s really going wrong for Los Blancos.Elsewhere, Marseille have hit their straps in the Champions League. Andy outlines why the De Zerbi project has been a success so far. Plus, Nicky tries to explain Fiorentina’s woes, but can the club defy the odds and avoid relegation?Ask us a

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39:23

Ask OTC: An unacceptable night in Amsterdam, a...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Ajax are famed for their electric matchday atmosphere, but when their match against Groningen was abandoned after just six minutes due to a firework display, we have to ask: is this a symptom of Ajax's current situation? And what consequences should follow for those responsible?Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson deliver their verdicts. Also on the agenda, why is Ligue 1 better than ever? Could AC Milan realistically move for Jean-Philippe Mateta? And why have Strasbourg banned one of their standout

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47:30

The two horse race

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Barcelona's 3-1 victory against Atlético Madrid kept them at the top of La Liga, but with Atleti missing a huge chance to close the gap on Spain's big boys, can we already write Diego Simeone's team out of the title race?Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to discuss that. Plus, Kenan Yıldız continues to be the difference-maker for Juve as he proves decisive in three back-to-back wins for the Old Lady. Is he on his way to becoming the next superstar in Turin? And finally, things aren't so

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25:14

Jhon Durán rescues Fenerbahçe against Galatasaray!

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Remember Jhon Durán, Premier League fans? He might be pulling muscles rather than exactly tearing up trees in Istanbul, but here he added to his big-game highlights reel and delivered in the 95th minute of the biggest game of all: the Intercontinental Derby.Andy and Lars Sivertsen relive an eventful Monday night kick off, one which leaves things very tight at the top of the Süper Lig! They reflect on Galatasaray's transformed midfield, who managed to take the fire out of the game, and discuss how

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39:24

Ask OTC: Bosz schools Slot, rebuilding Genoa, and the...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/28

After PSV’s decisive victory over Liverpool, we have to ask: did Arne Slot really just get taught a lesson from Peter Bosz? And what does such a commanding win mean for PSV’s European ambitions this season?Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars to break it all down. Also on the show, what will Daniele De Rossi have to do to restore Genoa's stature? Would a strong season at a club like Strasbourg be enough to get Ben Chilwell back into England contention? What will Joan Garcia's return mean for

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45:31

Diego Simeone's tool kit

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Diego Simeone's has got more weapons up his sleeve this season. He proved his firepower off the bench in Atlético’s win over Inter? But what about his mind games in the pre-match press conference? Could Simeone really be Inter manager one day, or was this just another trick in his arsenal?Dotun, Andy and “Nautical” Lars Sivertsen ponder over that. Plus, have Bayer Leverkusen turned a corner? And should Mainz and Fiorentina prioritise domestic or European commitments?Ask us a question

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30:24

AC Milan leave Inter rueing missed chances

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/24

On paper, grinding out a 1-0 victory over their city rivals was exactly what we'd expect from Max Allegri's AC Milan. But in fact, this game has really left Andy and Nicky Bandini scratching their heads...They discuss Mike Maignan's inspired performance for Milan and just where he ranks among the world's goalkeeping elite right now. Nicky also wonders whether Milan are quite as 'vintage Allegri' as this game suggested and why Inter continue to fall short in big games, despite dominating here.Plus,

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31:13

Ask OTC: Welcoming Barça home, Conte's potential...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/21

After two years of renovations - and more than a few delays - Barcelona are finally returning home to Camp Nou. But will the homecoming spark a more promising chapter under Hansi Flick? Or does the move merely mask the club's deeper financial frailties?Andy is joined by Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen to answer that question and more. Plus, if Napoli continue to drop points, who could replace Antonio Conte? What teamsdidn'twant the international break? And what is unique about Jonathan Clauss'

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43:08

Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Dear the Italians, where did those beautiful glory days go? After a crushing 4-1 defeat to Norway, Gennaro Gattuso's side had to settle for a play-off place. But even if they get to the World Cup, do they have any chance of competing?Andy is joined by Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen to discuss that. Plus, after an uneasy exit from the Bundesliga, could Nick Woltemade be the man to give Germany some hope next summer? And finally, Paul Pogba is back... again! But what can we expect from him two years

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