Game of Opinions: The Eurosport football podcast

Italy deserve Euro 2020 triumph | Racial abuse of England stars disgraceful and disgusting

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:15:53 GMT

In the latest Eurosport vodcast in partnership with The Beautiful Game Podcast, Dotun Abijoh, Justin Cole and Pete Sharland react to the Euro 2020 final between England and eventual champions of the tournament Italy after all the drama at Wembley Stadium.

From Italy's stunning triumph to England's disappointment on the biggest stage and, unfortunately, some lamentable behaviour from the home 'fans'.

For all the positives to take from England's showing at the tournament and Italy's triumph, there was some lamentable behaviour - particularly with racial abuse aimed at the three players who missed penalties for the hosts, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka.

The team also give their views on a number of other topics from the final, and indeed the tournament, including praise for the outstanding Italy team who ended up champions, England's prospects looking ahead to Qatar and debate as to whether Southgate should have approached things a bit differently in the final.

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Football is at the front door - England have the chance to make history in Euro 2020 final against Italy

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:19:38 GMT

In the latest The Beautiful Game x Eurosport 'Game of Opinions' podcast, the team look back at two epic Euro 2020 semi-finals as England and Italy made it through to Sunday's tantalising final at Wembley.

There's talk of the Three Lions' newfound team spirit, Jordan Pickford's form, penalties and the chance for Gareth Southgate's team to write their names in the history books.

For their opponents, there is a breakdown of how the Azzurri managed to nullify the threat of Spain and how they plan to silence the Wembley crowd.

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England put on complete performance but final four difficulty seperate as all roads lead to Wembley

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:46:24 GMT

In the latest Eurosport x The Beautiful Game podcast, Eurosport's Ibrahim Mustapha joins Dotun Abijoh and Deji Odedina to look ahead to the two huge Euro 2020 semi finals.

The team dissect England’s demolition of Ukraine and look at the very different challenge Denmark will pose at Wembley after their fine tournament so far.

There’s also talk about Italy and whether they can continue their impressive run against a Spain team that many are perhaps underestimating.

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England have to attack against Ukraine to send a message out

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:00:21 GMT

In the latest episode of the collaboration between Eurosport and The Beautiful Game podcast Ola Fisayo joins Justin Cole and Dotun Abijoh to look ahead to England's clash with the Ukraine on Saturday in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.

The pair discuss who will start in the front three behind Harry Kane, are Buakyo Saka and Jack Grealish the keys to unlocking their opponents?

Plus there are thoughts on whether England need to be more attacking or whether they should stay as they are.

And finally there is some chat on the other three quarter-finals that are delicately poised.

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Phillips, Rice and Pickford are England’s unsung heroes!

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:53:18 GMT

In the latest Eurosport x The Beautiful Game podcast, Eurosport's Pete Sharland joins Justin Cole and Deji Odedina to discuss the second half of the Last 16 matches of Euro 2020.

The trio kick things off by talking about England's 2-0 win over Germany, and Odedina and Sharland want to give some love to some of England's unsung heroes before a debate about the international future of Thomas Muller.

After that talk turns to the other game of the night as Ukraine beat Sweden in extra time. Find out why Sharland thinks the Ukraine will be a test but not a real problem for England

Then we look back on the Monday night games, starting with France's shock defeat at the hands of Switzerland (Granit Xhaka fans unite!) and then Spain's eight-goal thriller against Croatia.

To wrap it up Odedina and Sharland give their predictions for who is going to reach the final.

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This was the performance of the tournament - Praise for Denmark but worries for Belgium?

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:38:42 GMT

In the latest Eurosport x The Beautiful Game podcast, producer Ola Fisayo picks up where he left off by resuming hosting duties alongside Dotun Abijoh and Deji Odedina to discuss the first half of the Last 16 matches of Euro 2020.

The team begin by discussing the tie of the round, Belgium v Portugal. Was Thorgan Hazard's goal that good? Should Rui Patricio have done better? Plus how worried should we be about Belgium's injuries?

Then we move on to the story of the round, Denmark hammering Wales. As for as Abijoh is concerned this was the best performance of the tournament so far. Just how far can Denmark go?

There's also time for a quick chat on the street smarts of the Czech Republic and the disappointing Dutch, before we move on to looking forward to Monday's games and then revisiting who we think will reach the final.

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Is it Mason Mount v Jack Grealish for England? And who wins between Romelu Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo?

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:43:23 GMT

In the latest Eurosport x The Beautiful Game podcast, producer Ola Fisayo steps into the hosting chair alongside Dotun Abijoh and Deji Odedina.

The team break down the selection headaches facing England manager Gareth Southgate ahead of the clash with Germany in the Last 16 of Euro 2020. The guys agree that Bukayo Saka has to start, but what happens with Mason Mount and Jack Grealish?

After that attention turns to the tie of the round, Belgium against Portugal. As far as the team is concerned it'll come down to who wins the striker battle between Romelu Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Finally attention turns to our favourites to reach the final. Has the draw opened up for England? Who's getting out of the brutal top half of the bracket? We discuss all.

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Gareth Southgate has a big headache - he didn't expect Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish to be so good!

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:24:42 GMT

In the latest Eurosport x The Beautiful Game podcast, Buj and Dot are joined by Eurosport's very own Pete Sharland.

The team break down Gareth Southgate’s tactics in England's victory over Czech Republic and provide answers as to what he should do for the last 16.

Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish were both given starts against the Czechs at Wembley Stadium - very surprisingly in the case of the former - and the pair rewarded their manager with impressive displays.

Now, Southgate has a bit of a dilemma as he also seeks to bring back Phil Foden and maybe Mason Mount while juggling other selection issues.

Also, let's appreciate Luka Modric some more, shall we? Croatia could now be dangerous...

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It's not really Harry Kane's fault - Gareth Southgate must use his England bench

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:12:32 GMT

In the latest Eurosport x The Beautiful Game show, Buj and Dot are joined by Eurosport's own Ben Snowball.

The team break down what exactly went so wrong for Gareth Southgate and England in their Euro 2020 clash with Scotland at Wembley Stadium.

For all the criticism of striker and captain Harry Kane, the trio believe it has not really been his fault and he will surely come good.

Southgate MUST use his bench with England's wealth of attacking options and make the changes that are so needed during matches, according to the team.

What now for England and how can they put things right ahead of their final group game against the Czech Republic?

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Why Arsenal makes perfect sense for Locatelli

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:36:31 GMT

In the latest Eurosport x The Beautiful Game show, Buj and Dej are joined by Eurosport's own Ibrahim Mustapha.

The team discuss a masterclass from Kevin de Bruyne in Belgium's win over Denmark, as well as lauding Gareth Bale for the way he has adapted his role, as seen in the win which has taken Wales to the brink of the last 16.

But the big talking point is breakthrough star Manuel Locatelli of Italy.

His two goals against Switzerland have the whole continent talking, and some major clubs taking interest.

But the team feel that his perfect destination may well be Arsenal....

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Portugal and Ronaldo could win 2022 World Cup; are France really all that?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:45:50 GMT

Thought Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were in swansong territory? Think again.

Ronaldo is 36 years young and looks capable of playing long beyond Euro 2020 alongside an exciting group of international teammates including Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Joao Felix.

And what about France, who are widely tipped to storm to the title? Were they really that impressive against Germany?

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Football needs a rethink after Eriksen tragedy and how Southgate got it right against Croatia

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:29:05 GMT

The frightening scenes involving Christian Eriksen should sound alarm bells for the footballing world.

The Beautiful Game and Eurosport team reflect on whether players are being overworked at the moment and whether the current schedule needs to change.

There’s also a look back at England’s win over Croatia and who else has impressed on the opening weekend of the tournament including the prospects of Belgium and Italy as potential winners.

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Euro 2020 special - Grealish is England’s best player; why racism debate is ‘exhausting’

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:24:52 GMT

Jack Grealish is the standout player in the England squad and must start at Euro 2020, according to the latest Eurosport x The Beautiful Game podcast collaboration.

The panel also discuss the depressing debate around England taking the knee, saying some supporters don't even want to change their ways when it comes to racism.

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Was it Pep's fault or the players? And where do City go next?

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:49:01 GMT

We bring an end to our run of Champions League podcasts with our review of the final, as a Thomas Tuchel-inspired Chelsea defeated Manchester City 1-0 in Porto.

Dot, Dej and Buj discuss all the fallout, and debate whether this was ultimately a failure of management from Pep Guardiola, who meddled with his line-up and tactics, or a failure of his big-name players.

Elsewhere there's praise for the majestic N'Golo Kante but also Jorginho and Reece James, the latter of whom made a real statement of intent ahead of Euro 2020.

The future for Raheem Sterling seems uncertain however with talk of a transfer - but who could feasibly take him away from City?

TBG X Eurosport will be back for Euro 2020 with three pods a week - join us then!

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Thomas Tuchel has the secret to stop Pep Guardiola

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:36:28 GMT

The gents from The Beautiful Game pull no punches in their direction of the second leg of the Champions League Semi-Finals as Mauricio Pochetino and Eden Hazard step into the firing line.

The team look ahead to the final as Chelsea and Manchester City make plans for all-English showdown in Istanbul, and pick both their favourites and who they want to win, two very different things

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Pep’s finest hour since leaving Barcelona | Real Madrid are just strange

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:16:59 GMT

In the latest Eurosport show in partnership with The Beautiful Game Podcast, the team look back at the first legs from the Champions League semi-finals and all the drama from the huge European match-ups.

Is this really Pep Guardiola's finest moment in football since leaving Barcelona?

Have Chelsea done enough to progress against a very odd Real Madrid?

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Bellingham must be in contention for England start at Euros

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:57:44 GMT

In the latest Eurosport podcast in collaboration with The Beautiful Game, the team have been heaping praise on Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham as they review the Champions League quarter-final second legs. Is the 17-year-old on the verge of not just an England squad place, but the starting line-up? The panel discuss that and much more.

Jude Bellingham is playing so well for Borussia Dortmund that he should be considered as a starter for England at the European Championship, according to our expert panel.

In Eurosport’s latest collaboration in collaboration with The Beautiful Game, the team review all of the Champions League quarter-final second legs, including Manchester City’s progression to the semis for the second time in their history, and Liverpool’s exit to Real Madrid.

Dotun Abijoh, Justin Cole, Deji Odedina and Pete Sharland were particularly interested in the rapid rise of Bellingham, who only joined Dortmund from Birmingham last summer.

Despite the German side losing 4-2 to City, the 17-year-old midfielder won admirers for his performances in both legs, especially his goal in Wednesday night’s game.

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If PSG don't win Champions League, Neymar era has been a failure

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:46:24 GMT

In the latest Eurosport show in partnership with The Beautiful Game Podcast, the team look back at the first legs from the Champions League quarter-finals and all the drama from the huge European match-ups. Can Bayern Munich still recover to defend their title after losing to a Kylian Mbappe-inspired PSG? There is that and much more.

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This episode was produced and edited by Ola Fisayo.

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Tuchel proves Chelsea were right to sack Lampard | Hazard a Real flop

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:42:56 GMT

We're back with the Beautiful Game Podcast as the Round of 16 draws to a close in the Champions League.

Thomas Tuchel has already made a huge impact at Chelsea. After the Blues secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid, our latest Eurosport vodcast in partnership with The Beautiful Game Podcast featured plenty of recognition for Frank Lampard's impressive successor.

The team also broke down Robert Lewandowski's latest stunning performance as holders Bayern Munich powered through.

We cover all the week's action and top stories. For all the latest news and opinions check out https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/

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The Cristiano Ronaldo experiment at Juventus is over, and it's been a failure

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:56:50 GMT

We're back with the Beautiful Game Podcast for the third episode in our Champions League special run.

We cover all the week's action and top stories. For all the latest news and opinions check out https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/

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International Women’s Day special with Carrie Dunn and Jen Offord

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:36:16 GMT

In advance of International Women’s Day, Carrie Dunn and Jen Offord present a special podcast discussing all the latest news and views in women’s football. Featuring the England Lionesses’ return to action, Emma Hayes’ links with the AFC Wimbledon job and sexist abuse on social media. Celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday March 8.

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Atletico Madrid ‘rolled out the red carpet’ for Chelsea | Cancelo is Pep’s second love

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:10:21 GMT

We're back with the Beautiful Game Podcast for the second episode in our Champions League special run.

We cover all the week's action and top stories. To learn more go to: https://bit.ly/3dKWKWF

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Mbappe or Haaland | Barcelona aren’t a top club anymore

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:53:06 GMT

We’re back with the Beautiful game to cover every minute of the Champions League knockout round.

Buj, Dej and Dot are joined by Ben to cover the major talking points and give some strong opinions.

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The comprehensive Transfer Window roundup | The Best and Worst deals ranked

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:50:38 GMT

The full Beautiful game team of Buj, Dej and Dot join Pete to discuss the January transfer window in all it's glory.

The best and worst deals as well as deadline day.

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Arsenal have taken Maitland-Niles for a ride - Why he has to leave The Emirates

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:12 GMT

It may be our final daily podcast of the transfer window, but fear not! We will be back on Tuesday, just the other side of the transfer window to bring you a comprehensive round-up of the January comings and goings as well as a deadline day review.

Buj and Dej from The Beautiful Game podcast and Pete Sharland discuss the future of England international Ainsley Maitland-Niles. After a strong start to the season, he has found it hard to get game time and now he may be ready to leave for either West Bromwich Albion or Southampton.

The team also discuss the switch of Eder Militao from Real Madrid to address Liverpool’s defensive problems, Viktor Kovalenko being linked with a move to Atalanta and Roma’s Edin Dzeko and Inter’s Alexis Sanchez could swap clubs!

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'It makes no sense!' - Why did Real Madrid send martin Odegaard to Arsenal?

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:00:27 GMT

Dot and Buj from The Beautiful Game Podcast join Marcus to discuss the biggest rumours of the day, including why it was totally baffling that Real Madrid allowed Martin Odegaard to move on loan to the Emirates Stadium.

Next, the team turned their attention to the situation surrounding Arsenal's Lucas Torreira and whether he will secure a move to Monaco in the January transfer window.

Finally, what should Brandon Williams do next after having had limited opportunities to shine at Manchester United?

'It makes no sense!' - Why did Real Madrid send martin Odegaard to arsenal?

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Escaping media glare at PSG can save Dele's Euro dream

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:39:47 GMT

Dot and Dej from The Beautiful Game podcast join Ben Snowball to discuss Dele Ali’s loan to PSG and how escaping the UK media glare can save his dream to represent England at the Euros.

The team also laud over Aston Villa’s capture of Morgan Sanson and debate what Max Mayer’s return to Germany means for the former wonderkid - ‘He needs a team built around him’, but is this all Roy Hodgson's fault?

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Lingard will show United what they are missing | Sevilla’s unbelievable steal

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:24:33 GMT

We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day.

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The Reason Frank Lampard failed at Chelsea | The argument for Sergio Ramos joining PSG

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:34:38 GMT

We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day.

Buj and Dej from The Beautiful Game podcast joined Ben Snowball to break down the big news on Monday: Frank Lampard's departure from Chelsea. But were Chelsea too hasty to sack him?

‘Prototype of an Allardyce striker' - Why Christian Benteke is perfect for West Brom

Christian Benteke has been linked with a move to West Brom, but does it make sense?

'We've seen players do it' - The argument for Sergio Ramos joining PSG from Real Madrid.

The rumours of a move to Paris Saint-Germain for Sergio Ramos continue, but is it realistic that he would leave Real Madrid?

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‘Shocking’ Arsenal signing confirmed | Josh King close to West Ham

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT

We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day.

Mat Ryan has joined Arsenal from Brighton on loan until the end of the season in a surprise switch. In the fifth Eurosport show in partnership with The Beautiful Game Podcast, our experts dissect Australian’s move to the Emirates. Does the move make sense? Is Ryan good enough to be a number one? And what do Brighton have to gain from it?

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'Not a tier-one manager' | Is Thomas Tuchel really the right man for Chelsea?

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:08:01 GMT

We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day.

Dot and Dej from The Beautiful Game podcast join Ben Snowball to discuss the rumours linking Adama Traore with a move to Liverpool. Could he be an impact player off the bench, or would his style just not suit Jurgen Klopp?

While Frank Lampard is under increasing pressure at Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel has been linked as a potential replacement. But is the former PSG and Dortmund coach the right man for the job? Or could there be a better German option?

Finally, the team discuss Jesse Lingard and his link with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window. But would it make sense to raid Manchester United for one of their fringe players?

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Odegaard is the perfect replacement for Ozil – City should go for Ings

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:27:06 GMT

We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day.

Would Martin Odegaard be a good signing for Arsenal in the January transfer window? The Real Madrid playmaker has been linked with a move to the Emirates so our experts analyse the pros and cons of the signing and discuss more of the other big topics in the transfer window, How Manchester City should be first in line for Danny Ings. And finally, why oh why would Torreira join Valencia?

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Why is it all Mourinho's fault? – Dele Ali has to look in the mirror if he leaves for PSG

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:33:08 GMT

We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day.

Dele Ali’s reunion with Mauricio Pochettino at PSG, and why it might not all be Jose Mourinho’s fault. Staying on the continent, we cover David Alaba’s possible Real Madrid move and the domino effect that could see Sergio Ramos and Raphaël Varane exit the Bernabéu.

Finally the man that could change the dynamic at Arsenal: Emi Buendía.

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Eurosport x The Beautiful Game Podcast – A run of transfer specials

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:37:19 GMT

In a very special collaboration with the best independent football podcast around, The Beautiful Game, we take you through the very best transfer stories up until the close of the transfer window.

Today we discuss AC Milan’s interest in Fikayo Tomori and if it even makes any sense. Christian Eriksen and his proposed return to Spurs, and what bad blood might emerge. And Chelsea’s desire to bring Erling Haaland to west London.

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Did Neymar outshine Lewandowski in 2020?

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 06:00:32 GMT

No Ballon d’Or? No problem. Eurosport have stepped in to honour the best men's and women's footballers in 2020. Can anyone stop the cream of Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyonnais sweeping up more accolades?

Welcome to the Eurosport Star of the Year awards, with your host Ben Snowball!

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Bayern’s win a lesson for Guardiola; were Neymar and Mbappe to blame?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:41:56 GMT

GOO welcomes back Eurosport Germany-France duo Florian Bogner and Cyril Morin to dissect the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and PSG.

Did Hansi Flick show Pep Guardiola how it’s done? And does any blame rest with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe?

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Barcelona special: Mes que un crisis?

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:45:28 GMT

In this week’s episode of Game of Opinions regular Pete Sharland leaps off the bench and into the hosting chair to talk all things Barcelona. He is joined by Michael Hincks and Graham Ruthven as our trio try to make some sense of the mess the Spanish club find themselves in.

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Champions League bumper preview: Predictions galore from European experts

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:59:10 GMT

We recruited five experts from across the Eurosport network to provide analysis on their nation’s teams left in the Champions League.

Flo Bogner (Eurosport Germany), Cyril Morin (France), Simone Eterno (Italy), Agustin Garlan (Spain) and Pete Sharland (UK) joined Ben to preview this year's season-ending tournament.

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Kane to Man Utd? Havertz to Liverpool? If ‘big six’ could make one signing only…

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:18:48 GMT

Suppose the Premier League’s so-called big six – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham – could only sign one player this summer. Who would get the nod? Join Ben and the gang for some terrific (and terrible) shouts!

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What’s gone wrong with ‘rubbish’ David de Gea?

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:59:51 GMT

Ben is joined by Daniel Harris and Pete Hall to dive into the blunders and bloopers of David de Gea. What’s gone wrong? And is Dean Henderson really the man to replace him at Manchester United?

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Court battle won, now how can Manchester City usurp Liverpool?

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:48:57 GMT

Manchester City have won their first big battle in the courts. But how are they going to go about fixing things on the pitch? Ben is joined by Pete Sharland and Michael Hincks to map their path to next season’s Premier League title…

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Is this the end for ‘destroyer’ Jose Mourinho?

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:00:14 GMT

Ben is joined by Marcus Foley as Paul Parker wades into the Jose Mourinho debate on the GOO podcast and says the Spurs "coach" is "scared" to attack.

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'Appalled' by Liverpool fans - but could Reds win five in a row?

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:32:50 GMT

Tony Evans and Paul Hassall join host Ben Snowball to condemn the celebrations after Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for a title. But it’s not all bad news as a dynasty could be on the horizon at Anfield…

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Italian special: Will Koulibaly join Liverpool? Could Ronaldo leave Juventus?

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:00:38 GMT

The GOO podcast interrupts Italian football expert Simone Eterno’s Sardinia getaway to talk Kalidou Koulibaly, Cristiano Ronaldo and much more. Join regulars Ben Snowball and Pete Sharland as we dive deep into the tales surrounding Serie A’s biggest names…

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Marcus Rashford: National hero (and the Premier League is back!)

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:00:55 GMT

GOO stars Paul Parker, Daniel Harris and Ben Snowball are thrilled at the return of the Premier League while the nation has a new hero: Marcus Rashford.

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Liga special: What’s gone wrong at Barcelona and Real Madrid?

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:00:35 GMT

Who’s excited for La Liga’s return on June 11? Spanish football experts Graham Ruthven and Michael Hincks join Ben Snowball as GOO answers the big questions. Why are Barcelona and Real Madrid suddenly a bit ordinary? Is Lionel Messi over the hill? And should there really be so much hate for golf-lovin’ Gareth Bale?

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Sheffield United to finish fourth, Norwich to stay up – bold Premier League predictions!

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:23:20 GMT

The gang gaze deep into the future to predict the Premier League run-in. Join host Ben Snowball, Carrie Dunn, Marcus Foley and Pete Sharland to discover why Sheffield United could break into the top four and how Norwich City can pull off the great escape.

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'We're looking for systemic change': Football and the response to racism

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:04:59 GMT

There is only one topic worth discussing today as we digest football's response to the killing of George Floyd in America.

Jadon Sancho was among the players to make a statement in the Bundesliga at the weekend and Liverpool sent an image across the world as their whole squad took a knee in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

Ben Snowball and Pete Sharland are joined by former England international Paul Parker and Ola Fisayo to discuss what clubs, players and governing bodies can do.

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Schmeichel, Chilavert, Buffon, Casillas: Who is the greatest goalkeeper ever?

Tue, 26 May 2020 06:00:16 GMT

Remember Peter Schmeichel’s rage? Gianluigi Buffon’s eternal talent? Jose Luis Chilavert’s free-kicks? Iker Casillas’ reflexes? The latest Game of Opinions podcast debate focuses on the finest guardians of the goal.

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Bundesliga special: Dortmund, Haaland and football without fans

Tue, 19 May 2020 17:18:41 GMT

Borussia Dortmund would benefit from not winning the Bundesliga title this season, according to the latest Game of Opinions podcast.

It’s a wildly inflammatory suggestion but German football expert Florian Bogner and Eurosport UK’s Pete Sharland claim there is little appetite for them to triumph...

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Ronaldo, Henry, Bergkamp, Cantona? Who is the greatest Prem player ever?

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:38 GMT

Remember Eric Cantona’s iconic collar-up celebration? When Thierry Henry looped the ball over Fabian Barthez? When Dennis Bergkamp left Nikos Dabizas on the floor? When Cristiano Ronaldo rifled home that free-kick against Portsmouth?

But who among them is the greatest player in the Premier League… if any?

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Angelino exclusive: Pep, Nagelsmann, Werner and why you should support Leipzig

Wed, 13 May 2020 16:18:10 GMT

We grabbed Angelino of Leipzig and Manchester City fame to talk his future, Pep Guardiola, Julian Nagelsmann, Timo Werner and much more. Join host Ben Snowball for a revealing chat with the 23-year-old ahead of the Bundesliga's return.

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Rooney, Bostock and Adriano: the saddest tales of unfulfilled potential

Fri, 08 May 2020 14:05:39 GMT

Remember when Wayne Rooney tore up Euro 2004? When John Bostock was a 'steal' at £700,000? When Theo Walcott was picked for the 2006 World Cup aged 17? When Adriano was banging them in from 40 yards... on Pro Evo?

Our latest Debate focuses on the saddest tales on unfulfilled potential in football. Grab your hanky and join us for a trip down memory lane...

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Shorter halves? Neutral venues? Paul Parker’s take on finishing the Prem season

Tue, 05 May 2020 16:27:00 GMT

It’s taken 12 episodes but Game of Opinions has finally recruited an actual footballer. Ex-Manchester United, QPR and England defender Paul Parker joins regulars Ben Snowball and Marcus Foley to solve the Premier League conundrum.

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Who will be THE dark horse of Euro 2020 - when it finally happens?

Fri, 01 May 2020 12:48:17 GMT

Every international tournament has a dark horse – a team that flies under the radar before suddenly being backed by everyone at the same time. So who might it be at Euro 2020?

Join Ben Snowball, Marcus Foley, Pete Sharland and Carrie Dunn for the latest Debate...

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Inter Milan special: Why they keep signing Prem players; is Lautaro hype justified?

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:00:18 GMT

Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez, Ashley Young, Christian Eriksen… it’s rare to see one team repeatedly pluck players from the Premier League like Inter Milan have. We recruited Italian football experts Simone Eterno and Siavoush Fallahi to reveal the secrets behind Antonio Conte’s plan and offer their view on the latest player to fill transfer gossip columns: Lautaro Martinez. Plus: could Paul Pogba really join Inter?

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Phil Neville had to leave the Lionesses; but who should replace him?

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:10:43 GMT

Lionesses expert Carrie Dunn tells Game of Opinions that Phil Neville had “lost his way a little bit” and the time is right for England Women to make a change at the top. So who comes next and which players should lead the new regime?

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PSG special: Could Mbappe join Liverpool? Will Neymar leave?

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:56:37 GMT

After comments that Kylian Mbappe could cost just €40 million went viral, we recruited French football expert Cyril Morin to talk about Paris Saint-Germain's finest talent and their nightmare contract situation.

Plus: who is Eduardo Camavinga, the French 17-year-old attracting A LOT of attention?

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Ridiculously early predictions for the Ballon d'Or

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:17:00 GMT

It's a question many of you are fretting about: who will the 2020 Ballon d'Or? OK, maybe not all of you... but we still thought, given the current football stoppage, it was worth considering who is in the frame for football's most famous individual award.

Host Ben Snowball was joined by Debate regulars Carrie Dunn, Pete Sharland and Marcus Foley for the latest Game of Opinions...

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How to solve a problem like Arsenal?

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:36:26 GMT

Ninth in the Premier League, out of Europe, their best player likely to leave this summer. What happened to the glory days of Arsenal?

Arsenal connoisseurs Tom Adams, Enis Koylu and Ola Fisayo joined Ben Snowball to take on a question many have pondered. Just how do you solve a problem like Arsenal?

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Sin bins, penalties and concussions - the rules football needs to change

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 07:31:36 GMT

It started as an innocent question in a WhatsApp chat - what rule would you change in football?

Well, the idea has since gathered serious momentum and is now hoping to headline the podcast world. Join Ben Snowball, Carrie Dunn, Marcus Foley and Pete Sharland on their quest to convince the world of their game-changing proposals.

There are also some brilliant (and ridiculous) suggestions from people at home too - think multi-ball and tasers - so buckle up and dive into the latest Game of Opinions. Oh, and please, please, please review us on your podcast platform of choice. Enjoy!

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Dortmund special - could YOUR club sign Haaland or Sancho this summer?

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:12:52 GMT

How many times has your mind drifted off in recent weeks, transporting you to a fictional world where Haaland and Sancho join your club and run riot? But could it ever be a reality?

We dipped into Eurosport's network of journalists to get the lowdown on Borussia Dortmund's latest stars.

Our call was answered by the superbly-named Tom Mueller, who joined Game of Opinion regulars Ben Snowball and Pete Sharland for episode four...

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The Debate: Who is the most underrated player in the Premier League?

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:20:18 GMT

Who is the most underrated player in the Premier League? In the latest episode of Game of Opinions, we argue the case for four unsung heroes - and pick apart our listeners' opinions too. Join Ben Snowball, Pete Sharland, Marcus Foley and Carrie Dunn for the latest Debate.

Go to https://twitter.com/Eurosport_UK to join the conversation - and remember to please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.

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How to solve the Premier League season - and why Spurs got it wrong

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:03:33 GMT

In the second episode of Game of Opinions, Ben Snowball is joined by Eurosport's head of digital Tom Adams, and regular contributors Daniel Harris and Carrie Dunn, to discuss the various proposals for how to tackle the thorny issue of how the Premier League season will finish, if at all.

Aleksander Ceferin, Harry Kane, Gary Neville and an explosive report in The Independent have all added to the chorus of voices on this issue, and now it's our turn.

Plus, Daniel has strong words for Tottenham and their hierarchy after the club announced that 550 non-playing staff would be furloughed...

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The Debate: 'Mane has no weaknesses!' - Who is the POTY?

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:56:43 GMT

Welcome to Eurosport's new football podcast, Game of Opinions. We kick off with our first Debate: who deserves to win the PFA Player of the Year award? Join host Ben Snowball, Carrie Dunn, Pete Sharland and Marcus Foley as they argue the toss...

And please review and rate us wherever you get your podcasts!

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Introducing... Game of Opinions

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:48:27 GMT

Need something to get you through 2020? Join Ben Snowball (yes, that's his real name) for Eurosport's new football podcast. Coming soon!

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