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The Rest Is Football

Goalhanger
Premier League
Arsenal
Manchester City
Barcelona
Real Madrid
Liverpool
La Liga
Manchester United
Champions League
Chelsea
Newcastle United
World Cup
Harry Kane
Football
England National Football Team
Atletico Madrid
Tottenham Hotspur
Jude Bellingham
Erling Haaland
England

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories. From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes. With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs. Whether it’... more

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Latest Episodes

Do Arsenal need to bring in reinforcements up top in January? With both firing, should Man City start Foden or Cherki in the No 10 role? Is Rio Ngumoha now a must in Liverpool’s starting XI?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss whether Max Dowman has b... more

Harry Kane becomes the fifth Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or and the first since Michael Owen in 2001. After scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and winning the domestic double, Kane beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious award... more

Manchester United plunge deeper into crisis as Bournemouth humiliate them 3-0 at Old Trafford. Gary, Micah and Alan dissect a miserable afternoon for Michael Carrick's side, who now sit 16th in the table and are winless in eight. They debate whether ... more

It’s been a disastrous week for Manchester United as they suffer a heavy defeat to Cesc Fàbregas’s impressive Como side. To add fuel to the fire, Bruno Fernandes appears to have fallen out with Michael Carrick following his explosive post-match comme... more

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Recent Guests

Julien Laurens
French football journalist and broadcaster
Episode: Harry Kane Wins The Ballon Dor
David Kogan
Chair of the Independent Football Regulator
Independent Football Regulator
Episode: "We can force an owner to sell" - Gary meets the Independent Football Regulator
Alastair Campbell
Writer, broadcaster and co-host of The Rest Is Politics
Episode: "We can force an owner to sell" - Gary meets the Independent Football Regulator
Laurie Whitwell
The Athletic's Manchester United correspondent and co-host of the Talk of the Devils podcast
The Athletic
Episode: What’s The Problem At Manchester United?
Josh King
Fulham forward, England international prospect
Fulham FC
Episode: England's Next Breakout Star? Josh King Meets TRIF
Rob Jones
Former England international; joined from Wembley after England beat the Czech Republic
Former England footballer
Episode: England Excel Again & The Cristiano Ronaldo Saga
Martyn Ziegler
Senior journalist who broke the story about Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes
The Daily Telegraph / journalist
Episode: The Infantino Scandal That Led To Football Civil War - What Happens Next?
Kieran Maguire
Football finance expert, author of The Price of Football, host of Value Ball app
University/Value Ball app
Episode: What is SCR and why does it matter?
Fabian Hürzeler
Former football player and coach currently at Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Episode: Fabian Hürzeler: The Youngest Ever Premier League Manager

Hosts

Gary Lineker
Host with strong experience in football broadcasting and high-profile status in the UK sports media.
Joe Cole
Former England international and football pundit contributing tactical and player insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16.8k ratings
  • Legends of football talking football. Together they create great content. Always a pleasure to listen to them. Micah is fun and adds youth to the team. Allan and Gary were my boyhood heroes. I listen to every single podcast from them. Their crystal clear pronunciation helps.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Calcuttan
    4 days ago
  • love this

    Brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helooooo183
    United Kingdom5 days ago
  • Podcast review

    Great show and all 3 hosts contribute to this. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @MSS17
    United Kingdom5 days ago
  • Awesome, great craik

    Podcast Addict
    5
    BigManWindowCleaner
    10 days ago
  • Sham(e)

    It’s a shame I can’t listen to this podcast anymore with the conflict of interest represented by Micah Richards being a paid representative of Manchester City and his refusal to acknowledge that they are guilty and just use wealth and the judicial process to hide from that fact

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mashtup
    United Kingdom11 days ago

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Harry Kane Wins The Ballon Dor
Q: What would be attractive for someone like Luis Enrique going to Manchester United, even if they paid him a fortune?
Laurens says the challenge of restoring the club could appeal to a confident coach, but argues United needs a manager with authority and a vision to rebuild the whole organization.
Harry Kane Wins The Ballon Dor
Q: Will Kylian Mbappé ever win one?
Laurens thinks Mbappé can win the Ballon d'Or, but says team success matters alongside individual scoring achievements.
What’s The Problem At Manchester United?
Q: What is the one change that you personally would like to see made?
Whitwell would like the Glazers to leave the club, though he says finding an ideal replacement owner would be difficult and considers greater fan ownership a possible aspiration.
What’s The Problem At Manchester United?
Q: Why do you feel there has been such a sudden difference from last season?
Whitwell says Carrick's previous results were an unexpected overachievement, and injuries, limited new signings and concerns about squad energy have made this season difficult.
"We can force an owner to sell" - Gary meets the Independent Football Regulator
Q: If a club's run badly, can you force an owner to sell?
Kogan says the regulator can require an owner to step away if it considers the owner's conduct unfit or improper, and that the owner cannot refuse.

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A high-velocity football discussion show driven by veteran hosts who bring sharp opinions, banter, and long-standing Premier League knowledge. Episodes routinely dissect big matches, tactical decisions, transfer sagas, and behind-the-scenes drama, while incorporating guest perspectives from players, coaches, and even cross-sport figures. The format blends hot takes with detailed analysis, strong chemistry among hosts, and a steady dose of humor, making it a go-to for fans who want candid takes on football narratives, personalities, and the sport's current landscape.

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2. David Kogan
3. Alastair Campbell
4. Laurie Whitwell
5. Josh King
6. Rob Jones
7. Martyn Ziegler
8. Kieran Maguire

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