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The French Football Show

Matt Spiro
Ligue 1
Marseille
Paris Saint-Germain
PSG
Strasbourg
Monaco
Champions League
Lens
Kylian Mbappé
Lyon
France National Football Team
World Cup
Mason Greenwood
NICE
Ethan Mbappé
Refereeing
Angers
Premier League
Paul Pogba
Tottenham Hotspur

Welcome to the definitive French football podcast. Host Matt Spiro and his guests attack the burning issues in the French game: will Kylian Mbappé finally get a Ballon d'Or, might Paul Pogba revive his career, can Lens push PSG all the way in the #Ligue1 title race, could Luis Enrique mastermind back-to-back Champions League triumphs, who are the players set to star at this summer's World Cup; and... more

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Latest Episodes

RC Lens have sacked Dino Toppmöller after just six competitive matches - and nobody saw it coming.

Despite beating PSG in the Trophée des Champions, thrashing Auxerre 5-2 in their first Ligue 1 game, and winning their opening Champions League match,... more

Who is best equipped to challenge PSG this season: Lille, Rennes or Monaco? Matt Spiro is joined by Jonathan Johnson and Andy Scott to assess Ligue 1’s early leading trio after another compelling weekend of French football.

Rennes earn a statement 1... more

Who exactly is Pierre Sage – and what are Crystal Palace getting with their new French coach?

Pierre Sage’s rise has been extraordinary. After spending years working in youth and amateur football, he was handed the Lyon job with the club bottom of L... more

Monaco are seven points clear of PSG after just seven games! Matt Spiro is at the Parc des Princes to give us his thoughts on the latest victory for Filipe Luis' table-topping team. Matt is then joined by French football expert Jonathan Johnson to an... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Cook
Leading voice on Crystal Palace and head of HLTCO
HLTCO
Episode: Pierre Sage: From Ligue 1 Miracle-Worker to the Premier League
Raphael Jucobin
Paris-based freelance journalist focused on French football
Freelance journalist
Episode: The Fall of Bordeaux: How a French Football Giant Collapsed
Jeremy Klayman
Ligue 1 commentator with deep knowledge of French football
Episode: Episode 46: Marseille & Lens fire, Ferran Torres rescues PSG
Ricardo Faty
Former professional footballer who represented Senegal at the international level and played for France at youth level
Senegal National Team (and France youth teams)
Episode: Episode 41: Déjà vu for France as Senegal eye World Cup shock
Tyler Morton
Lyon midfielder
Lyon
Episode: Episode 34: Tyler Morton thriving as English talents flock to Ligue 1
Dan Clubbe
Liverpool fan and Redmen TV contributor
Redmen TV
Episode: Episode 33: PSG take control and set sights on Liverpool
Didier Domi
Former Paris Saint-Germain player, pundit
Episode: Episode 29: PSG Shaken by Monaco – Trouble Before Chelsea?
George Boxall
Marseille-based journalist
Episode: Episode 29: PSG Shaken by Monaco – Trouble Before Chelsea?
Jonathan Johnson
French football expert
The French Football Show
Episode: Episode 25: Ligue 1's television revolution

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Matt Spiro
Host of The French Football Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    Feels good to finally get an English speaking podcasts regarding Ligue 1 (which to me is one of the most entertaining but also showcases most talent of the future)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jrod2589
    United States7 months ago
  • At last!

    Finally there’s a high quality English language Ligue 1 podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Derlemke
    United States8 months ago
  • C’est magnifique!

    I’m not sure that I have ever taken the time to review anything before, so to even be writing this is high praise indeed. AtC is fantastic, quality analysis without being dull or over the top. Very very listenable and very enjoyable. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LewisGibbs
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Top drawer for French football

    This is the ultimate French football podcast with intelligent, insightful analysis and discussion from some of the best experts on the beautiful game across the channel. Superb!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wary cat
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Guests and hosts deliver lively, informed discussion without being dull, making it very enjoyable to follow World Cup and Ligue 1 narratives.
Listeners praise the show for intelligent, insightful analysis and strong expertise in French football.
The English-language coverage of Ligue 1 is described as high quality and highly engaging.

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Pierre Sage: From Ligue 1 Miracle-Worker to the Premier League
Q: What makes Sage's rise from Ligue 1 to the Premier League unusual or noteworthy?
His ascent is marked by rapid, high-impact turns at Lyon and Lens, followed by a leap to a top English club where language and cultural adaptation become real tests, making his trajectory both remarkable and fragile.
Episode 50: Monaco stun PSG to extend perfect start
Q: How concerned do you think PSG should be about their start to the season?
While not panicking yet, the panel agrees PSG should be concerned about a slow start and defensive stability, especially given goalkeeper uncertainties and the need for attackers to find rhythm with new signings.
Episode 41: Déjà vu for France as Senegal eye World Cup shock
Q: What memories do you have of May 31st, 2002, and the France-Senegal context from that period?
Ricardo recalls the mixed emotions of watching Senegal defy expectations, the sense of national pride, and how that moment complicated his own identity as someone with ties to both France and Senegal, while recognizing how it reshaped perceptions of African nations in World Cup history.
Episode 29: PSG Shaken by Monaco – Trouble Before Chelsea?
Q: Prediction for the Chelsea tie on Wednesday night?
Didier Domi and the panel express a cautious optimism for PSG leveraging home advantage, emphasizing that the midfield battle will be pivotal and that both teams have defensive vulnerabilities that could be exploited if PSG can control the tempo.
Episode 21: Is Endrick ready to light up Ligue 1 with Lyon?
Q: What would success look like for Endrick and Lyon between now and the end of the season?
A combination of consistent starts, a goal return that pushes him into the Brazil squad consideration, and good performances that help Lyon qualify for European competition, with Endrick contributing significantly in key cup ties and league matches.

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What is The French Football Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, UK-flavored take on French football, covering Ligue 1, the national team, and how World Cup narratives intersect with club scenes. Episodes routinely unpack tactical evolution under Didier Deschamps and Luis Enrique, the dominance of PSG and the shifting balance with teams like Lens and Marseille, plus in-depth player profiles from Mbappé to Dembélé. The show blends technical analysis with cultural banter, guest viewpoints, and on-the-ground reporting from World Cup and European matches, making it a go-to for fans who want informed context and lively debate. A standout angle is its consistent focus on how Ligue 1 talent translates to international success and how coaching revolutions affect the French football ecosystem.

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Recent guests on The French Football Show include:

1. Dan Cook
2. Raphael Jucobin
3. Jeremy Klayman
4. Ricardo Faty
5. Tyler Morton
6. Dan Clubbe
7. Didier Domi
8. George Boxall

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