In Episode Nine - the second in a two-part mini-series, and the final show in this series of Deep Dive podcasts - Steve and Becky dive deep into the story of another true Everton legend. Available on The Blue Room from wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kylian Mbappé BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Kylian Mbappé has just made headlines across Europe after receiving the 2025 European Golden Boot for scoring 31 goals in La Liga during his debut season with Real Madrid, marking a career milestone as well as becoming the first Frenchman since Thierry Henry to take home the prized trophy. The ceremony, held Friday at the Santiago Bernabéu and attended by the entire Real Madrid squad, coach Xabi Alonso, club president Florentino Pérez, and major

Hat-trick hero Leigha Bradding-Butler and Marta Boiro give their reaction to the 4-1 away win for the Clapton CFC Women's First Team

New Snippet: Dom Knighton, the Academy Manager of English Football League Two club Cambridge United, tells me on Episode 13 of my Podcast.That the academy sets up players to get failure, adversity and challenges in their journey to prepare them for the First TeamFull Episode: Friday November 7th 2025

Champions League headlines continue to dominate the global soccer conversation, with Matchday 4 results drawing intense attention as top sides jostle for spots in the knockouts. Notably, Paris Saint-Germain, last season’s champions, are pressing to defend their title while Real Madrid and Liverpool renew their fierce rivalry in a much-anticipated rematch. Arsenal and Napoli both face crucial away fixtures, and all eyes are on the star players—like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham—whose recent

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast.That the academy boys shouldn't think too far ahead, worrying about contracts. He suggests that they take in the experience and enjoy every moment.Full Episode: Out Now

Champions League action is intensifying as teams gear up for the newly expanded league phase, with the UEFA draw confirming top-tier fixtures like reigning women's champions Arsenal facing French giants Lyon, while Barcelona matches up against Bayern Munich. Clubs will play six matches against different opponents before advancing, making for more unpredictable and high-stakes showdowns. On the men's side, matchday results have kept the competition tight, with most group leaders fighting to secure

Kylian Mbappé BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Kylian Mbappé made major headlines this week as his incredible scoring run came to an end after 11 straight games with a goal, according to beIN SPORTS. The French superstar drew a blank midweek, an unexpected pause to what had been one of the most electrifying streaks in European football this autumn. Despite the end of the streak, Mbappé’s recent form still has the Spanish and French press buzzing about his long-term impact at his club and on the

The Champions League is heating up with its new league phase format, where 36 teams compete in a single table. Paris Saint-Germain is dominating, having recently secured a strong position with high-scoring wins. Liverpool is also performing well, narrowly escaping tough matches, while Newcastle United is riding UEFA's new qualification system to stay in contention for early playoff spots. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, has shown inconsistency but remains in the fight for a direct knockout round

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast.That he wants to win games and trophies with the academy whilst developing the players for the First Team.Full Episode: Out Now

Lamine Yamal BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has made headlines recently with significant personal and professional developments that underscore his meteoric rise in the football world. The 18-year-old Spanish star has completed a major real estate investment, purchasing a 14 million euro luxury villa in a prestigious Barcelona suburb alongside his girlfriend, Argentine rap star Nicki Nicole. The property, which spans two adjoining plots totaling over 1,200 square

Lamine Yamal BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Lamine Yamals week has been a storm of headlines both on and off the pitch. The young Barcelona star found himself under intense scrutiny after the recent El Clasico loss to Real Madrid—a match he played while carrying an injury that medical reports later revealed was pubalgia, significantly impairing his movement and reducing his ability to shoot by nearly half according to a Barcelona medical staff assessment. Athlon Sports and Barcablaugranes both

Paris Saint-Germain have made headlines by winning their first-ever Champions League title after a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final, capping a record-breaking season on and off the pitch. According to Arab News and AFP, PSG posted a club record revenue of nearly $1 billion, though stadium and Ligue 1 TV revenue continue to constrain further growth. The Qatari ownership is still considering moving to a new stadium, as city officials remain firm on not selling the Parc des Princes

Paris Saint-Germain have claimed their first ever men's Champions League title, defeating Inter Milan in a closely contested final according to NewsNow. This historic victory has sparked celebrations across Paris and marks a new era for the club. Elsewhere in Europe, Champions League group stage action continues this week. Arsenal impressed midweek with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Atlético Madrid, with Viktor Gyökeres ending his goal drought, while Bayern Munich maintained their dominance by

Arsenal turned a tense first half into a rout after the break, ripping Atlético Madrid apart in a furious second-half burst to win 4-0. Gabriel opened the scoring early in the half before a six-minute flurry sealed the game.Myles Lewis-Skelly and Gabriel set up Martinelli for the second, then Ebere Eze’s volley deflected to Viktor Gyökeres for a scrappy third, and Gyökeres finished again from a Declan Rice set-piece to make it 4-0. The result was a complete statement: a clean sheet at the Emirates,

New Snippet: Stuart Glennie, the Academy Director of Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen Football Club, tells me on Episode 12 of my Podcast.That you must have a culture and identity and set standards. The players in the academy must reflect this, by hitting those standards or above.Full Episode: Out Now

Kylian Mbappé BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Kylian Mbappé is the headline attraction in Spanish football this week as Real Madrid’s new icon prepares for his first El Clásico of the 2025-26 season, looking to finally break his personal hoodoo against Barcelona—a storyline dominating sports media across Europe and drawing lively debate on social platforms. Earlier in the week, the secretariat of La Liga crowned Mbappé as Player of the Month for the second time running, recognition of his

Lionel Messi BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Lionel Messi has been in the headlines again this week following a revealing interview with NBC Sports where he was confronted directly with the ever-present Greatest of All Time debate. When called the GOAT, Messi simply flashed a modest smile rather than claiming the title, telling the interviewer that for Argentinians, Maradona was always the one, praising Diego as the country’s greatest legend and someone who transcended limits and boundaries in

Champions League action is heating up as teams prepare for Matchday 4, with major clashes on the horizon including Barcelona traveling to face Club Brugge and Chelsea set to play Barcelona at Stamford Bridge later this month, according to UEFA's official fixture list. In recent domestic play, Barcelona suffered a narrow defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico, a result highlighted by World Soccer Talk, as Jude Bellingham starred for Madrid with both a goal and an assist, signaling a return to form after

In Episode 8, the first of a two-part mini-series, Steve and Becky dive deep into the astonishing 25-year Everton career of Ted Sagar- the goalkeeper known as The Boss.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices