Join Michael, John and Wragg as they meet to discuss the weeks footy over a nice pint in the pub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Listen to the stories behind football's biggest names, hosted by Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan. "Hosts Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan know their stuff." – The Guardian "The most interesting football podcast of the moment." – NRC, a leading Dutch daily Heroes & Humans moves beyond the traditional boundaries of sports commentary to explore the lives of football's most interesting figures. Whether episodes are about Messi, Abramovich, Cruyff, Şükür or Haaland, this is the go-to podcast for footbal ...
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With The Totally Indian Football Show, we aim to bring you the stories from the playing field as our favourite players, coaches etc. vie to be crowned as champions & also conversations from across the Indian football field. Find us talk and discuss about the season & more with expert panelists & guests on the show. This will be a podcast for all you Indian Football fans!
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The Journey of Sports Broadcasters ft. Joseph George & Sreejith Nair Pt.1
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37:10Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in November 2024. In this episode, we welcome Joseph George and Sreejith Nair, two passionate sports broadcasters, as they share their journey in Indian football. They discuss their transitions from traditional jobs to the dynamic field of sports broadcasting, the challenges they faced, and the camaraderie that…
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Cluedo and Traitors on a football podcast
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37:56Football Traitors crossover episode... Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geoff Hurst: The Last Boy of '66 - Living with Glory's Shadow
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1:35:43What happens when your greatest moment becomes both a blessing and a burden? This is not just the story of Geoff Hurst's World Cup hat-trick but a deeper exploration of a vanishing era of English football and the often-challenging lives of the heroes of '66 after their moment of glory. In this episode, Simon and Mehreen uncover the complex legacy o…
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The Super Agents: How Mino Raiola Changed Football's Transfer Market Forever
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1:47:02How did a pizza waiter from Haarlem become one of football's most influential figures? This is the story of Mino Raiola, the super-agent who transformed the football transfer market, and his successor, Rafaela Pimenta. In this episode, Simon and Mehreen explore the extraordinary career of Mino Raiola and his business partner, Rafaela Pimenta. From …
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Wragg, John and Michael discuss the new year football. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Football and the trenches: The 1914 Christmas truce
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50:12In 1914, 110 years ago exactly, British and German troops came up from the trenches to meet in no man’s land and play football. This remarkable event, known as the Christmas Truce, is the subject of today’s special episode. Instead of focusing on one hero, human, or villain, this Christmas episode examines the humanity behind war, discussing how fo…
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The Brazilian Ronaldo and the 1998 World Cup Mystery
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1:23:3712 July 1998, Paris. It’s the FIFA World Cup – France vs. Brazil. Brazil has the unstoppable Ronaldo (O Fenômeno – the Phenomenon) on their side, and crowds are expecting a Brazilian win. Suddenly before the match, it’s announced Ronaldo isn’t going to play. Then, suddenly, he is. Nations watch, confused, as Brazil’s best player wanders the pitch l…
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Live with Roddy Doyle: Roy Keane, Chelsea, Ireland & more
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1:02:34Our first-ever live show, recorded at the Kilkenomics Economics & Comedy Festival in Kilkenny, Ireland. The sold-out event saw Simon and Mehreen take to the stage, discussing all things football with the prize-winning author Roddy Doyle. Die-hard Chelsea fan Doyle spoke with H&H for over an hour, where they discussed topics such as: Doyle's lifelon…
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John is running late... he will be with you as soon as he can! Wragg and Michael begin... Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who is Manchester United’s new manager Ruben Amorim?
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51:48Manchester United has seen numerous managers come and go since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. With Erik Ten Hag now put to pasture, who is the new Portuguese millennial manager taking the job? This episode discusses the life and managerial career (so far) of Ruben Amorim. This is the story of a man who has rapidly catapulted his career through the …
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Eric Cantona: Art, violence, and the remaking of English football
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1:18:27Eric Cantona is the epitome of Rimbaud and Rambo: an artistic poet and violent, tough man. So how did this paradoxical player transform Manchester United in the 1990s? And how did this affect English football as a whole? In this episode, Simon and Mehreen delve deep into the life and times of French footballer Eric Cantona. They track his playing c…
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Megan Rapinoe: When soccer gets political
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54:56Megan Rapinoe is one of soccer’s most talented players, yet has an influence and legacy that extends far beyond the pitch. How did one American sportswoman become such a central figure in conversations about homophobia, feminism, and racism? This episode tracks Rapinoe’s life, from growing up in a relatively poor working-class background to becomin…
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s battle for longevity
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56:04No footballer in history has had a career at the top for as long as Cristiano Ronaldo. Nearing his 40th birthday, when will it be time for Ronaldo to finally retire? And will he bow out gracefully—or cry? This is the second and final episode on Cristiano Ronaldo. Simon and Mehreen track Ronaldo’s life from 2009 onwards, detailing his transition to …
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Wragg, John and Michael discuss the weeks footy. Ref video's, City crisis and all other things! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wragg, John and Michael have a chat that includes a quiz about Man Utd transfers that threatens to derail the whole episode. Will Trent ever win a Ballon d'Or? Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: The alcoholic's son who became a workaholic
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1:01:35Vain, disciplined, consistent: Cristiano Ronaldo is a football legend like no other. How did this hyper-athletic, prone-to-cry Portuguese player become such a dominant force—not only in football but on the world stage? This episode is the first of two on the legendary football player and covers Ronaldo’s early life. The episode chronicles Ronaldo’s…
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Pogba: Brilliant, Betrayed, Banned.
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1:01:33Paul Labile Pogba is, according to host Simon, one of the most gifted players of all time. How did an international, record-breaking superstar become embroiled in a mess of conspiracy, extortion and doping bans? And will we see a comeback for Pogba in 2025? This episode covers Pogba’s life and career, from growing up in France and flying under the …
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By his late-20s, superstar footballer Maradona had it all: copious wealth and record-breaking transfer fees, a rockstar lifestyle, and a glittering presence at the World Cup. So what soured? This is the tragic tale of Diego Maradona, from his late 20s until his death in 2020 at just 60 years old. This is the story of Maradona’s decades-long decline…
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Wragg, John and Michael are BACK in the PUB!!!! Joined by Steve and Jobo, its a drunken rant of a podcast this week. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Maradona: From the slum to world champion
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1:05:51Only a few people can say they carry the weight of a nation on their shoulders – and football superstar Diego Maradona was one of them. This episode, the first of a two-part series, covers the ‘glory’ years of Diego Maradona, the pocket rocket who became the face of Argentina and Argentinian football. Named as one of the greatest players in the his…
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Johan Neeskens: A Silent Legend in Total Football
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37:24In this special bonus episode, Simon and Mehreen pay tribute to the legendary Dutch footballer Johan Neeskens, who passed away suddenly at the age of 73. They reflect on his footballing career, starting from his humble beginnings in post-war Netherlands to becoming a key player in Ajax’s dominant European team of the 1970s and a cult figure at FC B…
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Mauricio Pochettino: A new face for US soccer
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1:23:07Argentine football manager Pochettino has always been the type to fly under the radar – both as a player and a coach. Is it his time for the spotlight by bringing the US men’s team to glory? In this episode, Simon and Mehreen cover nice guy Pochettino’s life, from growing up on a farm in Argentina to a football career in France—where he’s more moti…
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Love that Manchester United are in such a mess
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30:12Wragg, John and Michael chat after a few weeks on holiday ;-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alex Ferguson spent 26 seasons as the coach of Manchester United – winning more trophies and accolades than any other manager in the history of football (although Pep may well beat that soon…). Part 1, the making of Alex Ferguson, tracked the Scotsman’s early life and career. This sequel episode concentrates on how Ferguson helped lead Manchester U…
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Alex Ferguson, the omnipotent, omnipresent orator, is widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time. This episode tracks Ferguson’s early life and career, showcasing an intricate backstory marred by violence, conviviality, and a quest for greatness. Mehreen and Simon chronicle Ferguson’s early life, from growing up in working…
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Sepp Blatter & the FIFA corruption scandal (ft. the man himself)
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1:10:07In 2010, the footballing community was shouting about corruption. FIFA had just awarded the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Something didn’t sound quite right… In this groundbreaking episode, Simon and Mehreen cover not only the life and corruption of former FIFA President Sepp Blatter, but also paint a picture of the geop…
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Defensive midfielder N’Golo Kanté has left a huge legacy on football, yet hardly anything is known about him. How did this humble, fame-shy footballer become so beloved by barely saying a single world? In this episode, Simon and Mehreen cover the reclusive Kanté, from poor beginnings in the Paris banlieues to bringing underdog Leicester to shock vi…
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Charismatic and polarising football coach José Mourinho always has one single goal for his teams: to win, no matter what. It’s this mentality that led him to awards, accolades, and admiration. So what happens when the winner stops winning? This second and final episode on José Mourinho chronicles his fall from grace in the 2010s. Simon and Mehreen …
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Welcome to John's therapy session. Hearts are doing shite, Fantasy Team are doing Shite and Man Utd are doing Shite ;-) Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jose Mourinho is the arrogant and charismatic cult figure who divides opinions on the pitch and in the press room. Is he the genius strategist and saviour of failing clubs or just a toxic coach with main character syndrome? This episode covers the rise of Mourinho, from his early beginnings in Portugal and Barcelona, to his time coaching Chelsea an…
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Sven-Göran Eriksson: A life, a legacy, a tribute
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1:13:49Sven-Göran Eriksson, former England and Lazio manager, has died at the age of 76. In this tribute episode, Mehreen and Simon discuss the colourful life and career of the small-town Swede who shook up English football as the country's first foreign national team coach and electrified the British tabloids at the height of media intrusion into the pri…
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Erling Haaland: The Gen Z goal monster
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49:04Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is making football history with 63 league goals in two seasons. Tipped as a future Ballon d'Or winner, the 6ft4 speed machine seems to attract both rampant adoration and mockery. In this episode, Simon and Mehreen chronicle Haaland’s short life and rise to glory - from growing up extraordinary in a culture that prio…
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Erik Ten Hag: The doomed Dutchman of Manchester United?
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1:07:35Ten Hag’s slow rise to coaching success seems to have come to an abrupt stop at Manchester United. Can the man who led other teams to glory turn the club around on his third attempt? Or is his tenure simply doomed? In this episode, Mehreen and Simon chronicle the rise and fall of Erik ten Hag. They cover the hyper-organised, football-obsessed Dutch…
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Into season 8 of The Football Humans. Starting with the season predictions... It's Michael, John and Wragg on a zoom to discuss who do we think will finish in the top 4, the bottom 3, first manager sacked, golden boot and golden glove and biggest flop. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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From Olympic Football to Financial Fair Play: Your Questions Answered
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56:43In this special Q&A episode, hosts Mehreen Khan and Simon Kuper answer questions from listeners around the globe. From the Olympics to the intricacies of modern football management, Mehreen and Simon tackle a wide range of topics, providing insights and sharing personal anecdotes. Join us as we explore the world of football through the lens of your…
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Hearts' season has kicked off and John has a bit to say! Wragg and Michael are there for the description of the opener! Predictions? Nah next week! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reflections on Heroes & Humans debut season
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5:56Over the past 20 weeks, Mehreen and Simon have covered the stories of the so-called ‘heroes’ of football, as well as the game’s undercover (and not so undercover) ‘villains’. As the duo take a week off to end their debut season, they reflect on their favourite episodes so far, muse on what they’ve learned, and provide behind-the-scenes insights int…
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England's new manager Thomas Tuchel: the dark wellness fanatic
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1:10:08Tipped as one of the longshots and now England manager, Thomas Tuchel is the polarising German football coach known for his brilliance, fanaticism, and sometimes cruelty. Simon and Mehreen cover the fascinating and complex world of Tuchel, whose career is defined by never-ending cycles of success and self-destruction. They chronicle his rollercoast…
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Wragg, Michael and John finally get together to reflect on the Euro's Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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