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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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48:50

The start of la dynastie?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/06/05

And with that, the 2024/25 European club football season comes to a dramatic close. After a miraculous display from PSG in the final, could this be the start of a dynasty for the Parisian club? And with Inter recovering from a thrashing, what next for them after the departure of manager Simone Inzaghi?But before that, Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen dissect a fantastic display from Portugal in the Nations League as they get a rare victory over Germany. Plus, amid turmoil at Fenerbahçe, where does

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32:13

Ask OTC: Safe pairs of coaching hands, Zidane’s...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/30

Dotun, Andy and Nicky prize open the postbag for more of your European football queries, as the likes of Ajax and Bayer Leverkusen look to their next respective managerial eras. Can Erik ten Hag really replace Xabi Alonso? And could Liverpool assistant Johnny Heitinga help Ajax?Plus, Sevilla look doomed to another season of struggle and Zinedine Zidane has made an unprecedented play for the France job. And are Rangers really the frontrunners to sign Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić?!Ask us a question

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54:17

Musical Chairs

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/29

The season may have ended in Italy but the managerial merry-go-round has only just begun! Possible movement at Napoli, Juventus, Inter and Milan has made predicting next season even trickier. How can Aurelio De Laurentiis convince Antonio Conte to stay at Napoli, or has his mind already been made up?Before that though, Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini discuss Real Betis' Europa Conference League disappointment. Like Marc Bartra says, has it been a wasted season for Los Verdiblancos?Plus, the

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30:18

Ask OTC: Can Will Still save Southampton, Jeremie...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/23

After endless links with clubs in England, it looks like Will Still is heading to Southampton – although in difficult personal circumstances. What kind of impact can he make in English football?Meanwhile, what can Liverpool fans expect from Jeremie Frimpong and how will he make Mo Salah even better?! What does Ansu Fati need to do to escape Lamine Yamal's shadow? And itmight betime for Gonçalo Ramos to move on from PSG – but should they let him? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge have the answers!Ask

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45:07

It's Napoli's to lose

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Serie A is the league which just keeps on delivering. After both Napoli and Inter dropped points on the penultimate match-day, there's just one point separating the two sides, with Napoli knowing a win would secure them their fourth Scudetto.Dotun is joined by Andy and David Cartlidge to break it all down. Plus, how on earth did Ajax blow a nine-point lead? And just how costly could missing out on the Champions League be in Ligue 1?Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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34:52

Ask OTC: Carlo Ancelotti’s move to Brazil, tensions...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as Brazil head coach - is this a good move for all parties? And have Sevilla managed to calm tensions with their ultras after their 1-0 win against Las Palmas this week? Plus, Sampdoria have been relegated to Serie C for this first time in the club’s history - where do they go from here? And with rumours of a move to Bayer Leverkusen, has Cesc Fàbregas made the right decision by sticking with Como? Join Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen for the answers to your

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48:57

Another wasted hat-trick

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Oh Kylian Mbappé, we've seen this one before. Despite another fantastic hat-trick, it was Mbappé and Real Madrid who fell to a 4-3 defeat in El Clásico. It means that Barcelona are set to complete a spectacular double in Hansi Flick's first season in charge. Just how impressive of a feat is that for the German?Plus, Borussia Dortmund are set to complete the most remarkable comeback to reach the Champions League places, but how did Niko Kovač get them back on track? And more chaos follows in the

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29:51

Ask OTC: Simone Inzaghi’s Champions League charge,...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/09

After guiding Inter to two Champions League finals in three years, where does Simone Inzaghi rank amongst Europe’s best coaches? Elsewhere in Serie A, with one defeat in their last six matches, has Igor Tudor done enough to convince Juventus he’s the right man for next season? Plus, would Vanja Milinković-Savić be an effective back-up for Andre Onana at Manchester United? Could a Leroy Sané and Mikel Arteta reunion be on the horizon? And who is emerging as the next young superstar in Italy? Join

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48:27

Beautiful chaos

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Wow, wow, wow! Have we ever seen a better Champions League semi-final than Inter vs Barcelona?Andy tells Dotun and Nicky Bandini why he thinks it might be the best two-legged tie he’s ever witnessed.Elsewhere, the race for next season’s Champions League spots is heating up in Italy - with just one point separating fourth and seventh - and Bayern Munich have regained the Bundesliga title, a feat more impressive than it looks on paper.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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32:27

Ask OTC: Liam Rosenior’s Strasbourg are flying,...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Strasbourg are on an eleven-game unbeaten run - is Liam Rosenior one of Europe’s most exciting young coaches right now? And how have Montpellier gone from league champions in 2012 to relegation battlers in 2025? Plus, are Sevilla at serious risk of relegation from La Liga? Will Eric Dier be a good addition to Monaco next season given the part he’s played in Bayern Munich’s title win? And do Union Saint-Gilloise have what it takes to finally win the Belgian Pro League? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge

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45:57

Are you sure that's not Messi?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/05/01

We were served up quite the treat last night, weren't we? Barcelona and Inter played out a stunning six-goal thriller at Montjuïc, but not even that tells the story. Some superb individual performances (and some stunning goals) have more than whetted the appetite for the second leg, but which superstar is going to make the difference back at San Siro?Plus, with PSG dominating the Gunners at the Emirates, have Luis Enrique's side discovered the secret to winning big games? And after some outrageous

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39:14

Ask OTC: Max Allegri’s next move, Marcus Rashford’s...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/04/25

After a disappointing chapter at Juventus - and time away from the touchline - could Max Allegri be set for a return to Milan? And given recent discourse around the gap between the Premier League and the Championship, are we seeing a similar pattern emerging elsewhere in Europe?Plus, how might Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa fare in the Premier League? Has Marcus Rashford’s Aston Villa renaissance caught the attention of any European giants? And has Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s PSG breakthrough sparked

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50:59

Antonio Conte ‘does a Conte’

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Just when you thought it was Inter’s to lose, Antonio Conte’s Napoli have crept up on his former club once again. But of course, this is Antonio Conte - so naturally, things aren’t all fine and rosy in his camp.Nicky Bandini joins Dotun & Andy to explain why yet another classic ‘Conte-ism’ isn’t likely to derail Napoli’s Scudetto charge, even if it means winning a play-off in Milan.Elsewhere, Niko Kovač has Dortmund clicking again, but how deep does the renovation need to go at the

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37:02

Ask OTC: Bayern’s Champions League struggles,...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/04/18

What’s the story behind Bayern’s continued struggle to reach their old heights in the Champions League? With growing links to Arsenal, would Kingsley Coman be a good fit for the Premier League?Plus, more on Strasbourg’s late charge for European football, Oliver Burke is finally fulfilling his potential over in Germany, and Thiago Motta ponders his next move. Thiago, we're here to help...Dotun, Andy and JJ are here to answer all of your European football questions!Ask us a question

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44:22

Don't call it a comeback

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/04/17

Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson wrestle with the ever-changing Champions League landscape after an amazing set of quarter-final ties. Barcelona and PSG both look less convincing despite both scoring five aggregate goals apiece, while Inter’s reliance on big moments might prove the recipe for success. Confused? Same.We also take stock of Real Madrid after their unglamorous exit and decide that this is the end for legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti. But is Xabi Alonso really the man to replace him? And

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27:06

Ask OTC: Atalanta’s vanishing title dreams, Müller’s...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/04/11

Why have Atalanta fallen off the pace in Serie A? Why have Bayern Munich released Thomas Müller? Have Athletic Club reached their ceiling with their current philosophy? And how does Christopher Nkunku get his career back on track?Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are answering your questions.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

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47:07

Out with the old, in with the new

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Sometimes a fresh coat of paint just won’t cut it. PSG and Barcelona have gone for a full renovation! PSG have ditched the superstar era and doubled down on youth, while Barça have traded Xavi’s caution for Hansi Flick’s ‘have a go’ approach - and it’s already paying off.Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge explain why they think they saw the eventual winners of this year's Champions League on Wednesday night. They also discuss what could be next for Real Madrid post-Ancelotti and why Xabi Alonso might

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31:04

Ask OTC: Solskjaer's Besiktas stun Galatasaray,...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/04/04

After a chaotic couple of days in Turkey that saw José Mourinho turned into a South Park character, was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the real winner? And how much has Arminia Bielefeld's stunning upset of Bayer Leverkusen damaged Xabi Alonso's reputation?Plus, Barcelona are in more hot water, PSG pull off a big comeback against Ligue 2 Dunkerque, and Lars' hometown team Bryne get creative with their MOTM award. Lars has the full story for us...Join him, Dotun and Andy for the answers to your questions!Ask

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42:07

The future is the past

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Milan, Juventus, Napoli... despite their ongoing attempts at winning the treble, Inter seem incapable of beating good opposition. Today, Dotun, Andy and Lars wonder if that will eventually hold them back in the Champions League?Elsewhere, we have our annual Atletico meeting now it appears that they once again won’t win a trophy. Andy explains why it is time to move on from Antoine Griezmann. Plus, we wonder what’s next for RB Leipzig now that they've sacked Marco Rose.Ask us a question

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36:13

Ask OTC: Igor Tudor takes the reins at Juventus,...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Thiago Motta has been given the boot by Juventus, but is Igor Tudor the coach to get them back to winning titles? Jon Dahl Tomasson's Sweden lost to Luxembourg in a friendly... how on earth did they allow that to happen?Plus, Niko Kovač's Dortmund struggles continue, Hugo Ekitike steps up at Frankfurt, and which stories are flying under the radar ahead of the business end of the season?Join Dotun, Andy & Ryan Hunn for the answers.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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