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The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football

On the Footglish Podcast each week, join Zdenek, a passionate English teacher and a huge football fan, as we dive into the latest football news while helping you improve your English skills. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or an English learner eager to boost your listening skills, Footglish offers a fun and engaging way. Each week, we break down football matches of Zdenek’s or his guests’ favourite teams, all while teaching you practical English that you can use on and off the pitch.

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46:28

Why I’m Torn About Ronaldo

The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football ·

2026/10/05

⚽ Why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave the Portugal national team — and could this be the beginning of the end? 🇵🇹 In this episode, I talk about Ronaldo as a player and as a person: his incredible achievements 🏆, what makes him one of the greatest footballers of all time, and the qualities that have driven him to the top. 👑 But I also look at the other side of the story — what could ultimately lead to his downfall and potentially tarnish his legacy? ⚠️Video from this

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53:09

Manchester City Found Guilty

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2026/09/28

⚽ Manchester City are at the centre of the biggest scandal in Premier League football history. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Jenks to discuss what Manchester City have been found guilty of, what the potential ramifications could be, and what punishment they could face. How could this affect other clubs? What would it mean for the reputation of the Premier League? And what kind of punishment would be appropriate? We also talk about Tottenham’s season from a Spurs fan’s perspective,

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79:20

Luka Modric Ruins Santi Denia's Debut

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2026/09/28

🇨🇿 A new era of Czech football begins… but it starts with a defeat. I was at Fortuna Arena for Santi Denia’s first competitive game as Czechia’s new head coach — and the first-ever competitive match for a foreign coach in charge of the Czech national team. In this vlog,I take you with me on matchday, starting with an intro recorded in the woods before heading to the stadium, where I talk to the popular ⁨Stounman29⁩ and other Czech and Croatian fans. Then it’s time for the big game: Czechia vs

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60:42

Data is Changing Football

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2026/09/24

How important is data in football these days?In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Jakub Kadrnoska, a football data expert, to talk about how data is changing the game — from analysing players and teams to recruitment, scouting and decision-making.We discuss why data has become such a hot topic in modern football, how clubs actually use it, and whether numbers can really tell us something that our eyes and instincts can’t.And, of course, you’ll pick up plenty of useful football English along

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48:55

The Seagulls Are Flying

The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football ·

2026/09/22

🇨🇿 Czechia’s Nations League squad is out — but there are plenty of questions to discuss!In this episode, I look at the most interesting talking points surrounding Santi Denia’s first squad as Czechia’s new head coach.How much pressure is Denia really under? Do Czechia stand any chance against Croatia, England and Spain? What’s happening with Patrik Schick? And which players were surprisingly left out of the squad?We also look at the expectations surrounding the team and whether the lack of

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38:50

Santi Denia's Nations League Nomination

The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football ·

2026/09/19

🇨🇿 Czechia’s Nations League squad is out — but there are plenty of questions to discuss! In this episode, I look at the most interesting talking points surrounding Santi Denia’s first squad as Czechia’s new head coach. How much pressure is Denia really under? Do Czechia stand any chance against Croatia, England and Spain? What’s happening with Patrik Schick? And which players were surprisingly left out of the squad? We also look at the expectations surrounding the team and whether the lack of

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53:25

What Made Luděk Mikloško a West Ham Legend? ⚒️

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2026/09/17

⚒️ What does it take to become a West Ham legend? In this episode, I’m joined by Clive, a lifelong West Ham fan, to remember Luděk Mikloško — a true West Ham legend who has sadly passed away. We talk about how Ludo earned legendary status at the club, the famous chant West Ham fans sing about him, and the emotional tribute paid to him by Tomáš Souček at the London Stadium ahead of the League Cup game against Fulham. We also look at West Ham’s season so far in the Championship and discuss how the

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52:26

Manchester United Robbed by VAR

The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football ·

2026/09/15

⚽ Manchester United were ROBBED by VAR?! In this episode, I’m joined by Leontes, a Manchester United fan and a friend of the podcast, to talk about the latest Manchester derby and United’s current form under Michael Carrick. We compare how United look now with how they looked under Rúben Amorim, discuss the VAR controversy and Phil Foden’s red card, and ask whether United really have turned a corner. I also pay tribute to West Ham legend Luděk Mikloško, who has sadly passed away. Video from this

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51:38

Turkish Football: Passion, drama & Arda Guler!

The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football ·

2026/09/12

In this episode, I’m joined by Boran, my former student from Turkey who is now studying in Turin, to talk about Turkish football. We discuss the Turkish national team’s performance at the World Cup, the best teams and players in Turkey, and the country’s biggest footballing star, Real Madrid’s Arda Güler. We also get into the crazy story surrounding the resignation of Fenerbahçe’s current coach — and much, much more! A great chance to discover Turkish football while learning useful football

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42:59

Sparta in Crisis!!!

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2026/09/09

⚽ Sparta Prague are struggling right now. In this episode, I talk to Ben, my teenage student and a massive Sparta fan, about the club’s disastrous start to the Czech league season. Three wins, three defeats and 10th place simply isn’t good enough for Sparta. Should Brian Priske be sacked? What can be done to turn things around? And what needs to change? We discuss all of this — and try to figure out how Sparta can get back on track. 🔵🟡🔴 You'll learn the difference between these words: ⚽ kit,

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42:52

Slavia - Zbrojovka VLOG

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2026/09/06

⚽🚲 A Football Day in Prague! My student gave me a ticket to Slavia Prague vs Zbrojovka Brno, so I decided to record the whole experience — from getting there by bike and train, to hanging out in a pub before the game, and finally arriving at the stadium. There was a full stadium, an incredible atmosphere, plenty of football talk, and I finally got to meet my student face to face after teaching him online. A proper Czech football day from start to finish! 🔴⚪Video from this

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56:32

A Czech Writing About Football in Africa

The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football ·

2026/09/02

In this episode of the Footglish Podcast, I’m joined by Tomáš Daniček, a Czech football fan living in Africa and the man behind CzechFooty, a blog covering Czech football in English.We talk about how Tomáš learned English to such a high level, how he ended up moving to Africa, and how his journey eventually led to him writing about Czech football in English.We also discuss the African teams heading to the World Cup, the latest controversy surrounding the AFCON final, and Czech football — including

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27:42

Vietnam Champions Again!!!

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2026/08/29

Vietnam have done it again! After beating Thailand 4-2 on aggregate to defend their Asian Cup title, I chat to a Vietnamese friend, Jason, who celebrated the victory like the whole country was celebrating with him! We talk about the game, the passion for football in Vietnam, and whether the national team can take the next step and reach the World Cup in the near future. A chance to learn some useful football English while discovering more about football in Vietnam. You'll learn expressions

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27:37

LASK’s INSANE Comeback

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2026/08/26

How on earth did LASK Linz manage to win their Champions League qualifier against Celtic after being 4-0 down?In this episode of Footglish, we look at LASK’s incredible comeback and learn some useful English vocabulary related to comebacks in football.I also mention some other famous comebacks and explain why making a comeback is such a special thing in football.You'll learn expressions including:⚽ to turn it around⚽ to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat⚽ to rise from ashesand more...video from

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33:30

Arsenal Off to a Flying Start

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2026/08/23

My friend and Arsenal fan Cathal sent me a voice message with his post-match reaction, and in this episode I take his message apart and explore some of the useful football vocabulary, expressions and phrases he uses. A chance to hear real football English from an Arsenal fan — and learn from it!You'll learn expressions including: ⚽ under the weather⚽ it goes to show⚽ phenomenal⚽ a threat and more...Video from this episode______________________________________________________________________Fantasy

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51:49

FPL Vocabulary You NEED to Know

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2026/08/19

⚽ Fantasy Premier League is back! ⏰ Don't miss the deadline! In this episode,I show you my FPL team for the new season, talk through some of my picks, and explain some of the Fantasy Football slang you need to know. You can also join my mini league, learn useful FPL vocabulary, and find out how you can use Fantasy Premier League to improve your English. Finally, I have another idea: I’d like to start an ONLINE FOOTBALL PUB where we can talk about football, practise English and meet other football

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31:19

Ex-Slavia player joins Sparta

The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football ·

2026/08/18

Matěj Jurásek has crossed the biggest divide in Czech football. The former Slavia Prague player has joined Sparta Prague on loan — but his arrival hasn't exactly been welcomed with open arms. On his Sparta debut against Teplice, some fans made their feelings very clear, chanting “My tě tu nechceme!” — “We don't want you here!” And then things got even more interesting after the final whistle, when Jurásek went over to speak to the Sparta ultras. In this episode of the Footglish Podcast, we tell

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59:01

Make Football Great Again

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2026/08/17

On this podcast, I’m joined by football journalist Harry Brent from the Mirror and host of Make Football Great Again!We chat about my experience appearing on his podcast, his life as a football journalist, being a Chelsea fan, reflect on England’s World Cup campaign, and debate Gianni Infantino. ⚽🎙️Video from this episode______________________________________________________________________My appearance on Make Football Great AgainHarry's YouTube channelFantasy Premier League MINI LEAGUE:

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49:03

Premier League 2026-27 Preview

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2026/08/12

⚽ 26-27 Premier League Preview! I’m joined by Martin Minha, CANAL+ Sport presenter, commentator, reporter and host of the Away Days podcast, to look ahead to the new Premier League season. Who will win the title? Who will get relegated? And how will the nine managerial changes affect the season? We share our predictions and discuss what we can expect from the 2026–27 Premier League season.Video from this episode______________________________________________________________________Martin's

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19:58

Sparta Stunned Lyon at Home

The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football ·

2026/08/05

⚽✨ Sparta Praha pulled off a memorable victory over Olympique Lyon! In this episode, I share my thoughts on Sparta's brilliant win over Lyon and discuss some of the biggest talking points from the match. You'll also learn useful English vocabulary with the prefixes under- and over-, including underestimate, overperform, underrated, overrated, and more. Improve your football English while talking about one of Sparta's biggest European nights!Video from this episodeFantasy Premier League MINI

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