Is Antoine Griezmann the greatest player ever to feature under Diego Simeone? And why did his dream move to Barcelona never fully take off?
Gary and Alex dive deep into the highs and lows of Griezmann’s club career, asking whether a World Cup winners’ medal makes up for the absence of a league title. They also revisit his Golden Boot heroics at Euro 2016 and celebrate his remarkable achievements with the French national team.
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England’s Perfect Campaign & Ireland’s Stunning Late Drama
What are the big decisions facing Thomas Tuchel as England head to the World Cup with a perfect qualifying record? What’s the best formation to get the most out of this incredibly talented England squad? Can the Republic of Ireland kick on from Troy Parrott’s late winner and now make the World Cup this summer?
Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the fun they’ve been having during the international break, as they get a little bit of time off to enjoy themselves.
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Thierry Henry: Lionel Messi, Wenger v Guardiola & Arteta’s Arsenal - From The Archives
Today’s episode is a trip into the archives, as we look back at a fascinating chat with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
Gary, Alan and Micah hear about which Premier League player is the only one to come close to Lionel Messi and who Thierry thinks is the better manager, Arsene Wenger or Pep Guardiola. The French superstar also discusses Arsenal under Mikel Arteta and whether they can finally go all the way.
This interview was originally done with Thierry in October 2023.
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CARLO ANCELOTTI: Coaching the World’s Best, Five Champions Leagues Titles & The Truth About Jude Bellingham
Who are the best players Carlo Ancelotti has played and worked with in his incredible career? What's his secret to being so successful in the Champions League? Why are some of the rumours about Jude Bellingham so wrong?
Gary is joined by the coolest man in football and current Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about life at the top of world football. They discuss what it takes to manage the biggest egos in the game, and how Carlo has evolved his style to keep winning trophies as football continues to change.
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Barcelona Close The Gap as Real Madrid Fail To Score Again
Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford come together to put four past Celta Vigo. Real Madrid fail to score for the second time in a week, can Trent Alexander-Arnold be the answer to bringing goals back into the team?
Gary and Alex also discuss Antoine Griezmann scoring 3 goals in 2 games and not having a starting place in the Atletico team, is there life in the old dog yet?
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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’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.
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