There's chat about some results (01:44), and then Ryan and Musa move on to the main topic, the men's Champions League—as well as the Europa and Conference Leagues—reforming for this season (06:46). They run through the new league formats, their initial thoughts about the changes and what it might mean going forward, with huge numbers of games and reports of player fatigue ahead of a season that will also see the new Club World Cup take place next summer. They ask (yet again) whether there is too much football, whether this is what fans actually want and whether there is another way to balance commercial and sporting interests—or whether even more football is the new normal. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher and Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin at Old Trafford (04:30), where Arne Slot made history and Liverpool put three past Manchester United to send Erik ten Hag into the first international break already facing pressure. They then round up the rest of the Premier League, where there was another hat trick for Erling Haaland in Manchester City’s 3-1 win at West Ham (17:20), Newcastle beating Spurs 2-1, Bournemouth heaping more misery on Everton, and more. Finally, they recap some stuff around Europe (30:28), including Tammy Abraham making his Milan debut, Heidenheim topping the Bundesliga, where Leipzig ended Leverkusen’s run, and Kylian Mbappé scoring his first Real Madrid goal at the Bernabéu (39:34). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are joined by St. Pauli captain and Australia international Jackson Irvine! They chat about his career (05:02), from joining Celtic as a teenager to now playing in the Bundesliga as St. Pauli captain; how he developed his game; and what playing against Lionel Messi up close is actually like. There’s also chat about forming a community in Hamburg, his work as president of the Australian PFA and as a member of the FIFPro Global Player Council and much, much more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Guest: Jackson Irvine Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bundesliga returned this weekend, in some style. Musa and Ryan begin with Granit Xhaka’s ferocious strike that kicked the new season off where the last one left it: with late Leverkusen drama (03:14). Elsewhere, Vincent Kompany’s Bayern escaped a scare in Wolfsburg (09:29), Jamie Gittens came off the bench to win it for Dortmund (12:01), Freiburg’s new beginning and Heidenheim spoiling St. Pauli’s return to the top flight (20:00). They then shout out Kylian Mbappé’s home Real Madrid debut and some other La Liga bits (23:48), Serie A and some Premier League (34:29). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the first mailbag of the season! Musa and Ryan answer questions on who they would like to see win their first men’s Champions League this year (3:42), who they most want to watch this year (7:56), the greatest Premier League centre backs of all time (12:59), transformative players and managers (20:55), professional football holiday destinations (27:09), and spiritual signings (31:31). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back!! Musa and Ryan catch up about some stuff that happened while we were off air, including the total raised from the recent merchandise drop, the new artwork, and more, before heading on to the Premier League’s return (6:07). There’s general chat about who impressed this weekend, including Brentford, Brighton, and Liverpool, plus a lot more about the rest of the fixtures. They then dart to La Liga (41:22), before wrapping up on Musa’s trip to Leverkusen for the German Super Cup (47:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the final episode before the summer break! Musa and Ryan chat about Gareth Southgate stepping down as England manager, after one of the most successful periods for the England men’s team (02:37). They then move on to the Euros final itself, with Spain’s win making them the first men’s team to win four Euros (12:33). They are then joined by ESPN’s Luis Miguel Echegaray (30:02) to talk about how Argentina followed up their World Cup triumph with a second consecutive Copa América win, as well as the chaos that preceded the final in Miami. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Guest: Luis Miguel Echegaray Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the early morning after the night before, it’s another Stadio x Wrighty’s House crossover podcast, where Ryan and Ian Wright talk about Spain beating England to win the Euros for a record fourth time (00:58). They chat about the brilliance of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo and the rest of the key players, before moving onto England going close yet again. There will be another Stadio going up Tuesday, where Ryan and Musa will talk about the Euros and Copa América! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England are through to another Euro final! Musa and Ryan react to England's progression to the Euro 2024 final, thanks to a late Ollie Watkins winner against the Netherlands (01:29). They chat about the game, the early goal from Xavi Simons, and their take on the penalty that got England back into it. They praise the double substitution from Gareth Southgate and do their best not to look ahead to the final. A reminder that these are the last couple of days to preorder our Spiritually Onside and Worldwide Football Family tees and totes here. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa is back, so he and Ryan react to Spain’s 2-1 come-from-behind win over France to make it through to the Euro 2024 final (02:13), their first since they won the Euros back in 2012. They discuss Didier Deschamps’s slightly surprising lineup, the wondergoal from Lamine Yamal, Daniel Olmo’s brilliant second, and who might be Spain's best opponent in the final. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Musa away, it’s a Wrighty’s House x Stadio crossover! Ryan is joined by Ian Wright to talk about England getting through to a third semifinal in four tournaments following their penalty-shootout win against Switzerland (01:07). They praise the penalties, the save from Jordan Pickford, and more, before looking ahead to the Netherlands. Ian was in the Olympiastadion to witness their win over Turkey in a vastly different quarterfinal, and he talks about the atmosphere, the game, and more (00:00). Host: Ryan Hunn Guest: Ian Wright Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan is joined by Carl Anka to talk about Spain’s dramatic late win that sent them through to the semifinal and eliminated hosts Germany (01:29), plus France’s penalty shoot-out win to progress past Portugal (22:14). In Part 2, ESPN’s Luis Miguel Echegaray joins to talk about the Copa America, which is now into the quarter finals in the USA (36:52). Host: Ryan Hunn Guests: Carl Anka and Luis Miguel Echegaray Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Turkey’s 2-1 win over Austria, which will send Ralf Rangnick’s side home even though they were being tipped to go far (03:00). They also chat about the Netherlands’ impressive 3-0 win over Romania (12:17), before looking ahead to the quarterfinals, including Spain vs. Germany and whether England will have to change things for the Switzerland game. p.s. Don’t forget to preorder the new Stadio merch here! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Portugal’s win over Slovenia to set up a quarterfinal against fellow 2016 finalists France (02:20). They chat about the dramatic extra time, which saw Jan Oblak save a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty, Diogo Costa save Benjamin Sesko’s chance to win it, and, of course, the penalties. France got past Belgium thanks to an 85th-minute own goal from Jan Vertonghen (14:55), and there’s a quick shout for Spain’s impressive win over Georgia. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan react to Germany’s 2-0 win over Denmark in a stormy Dortmund (01:51), thanks to a penalty from Kai Havertz, a brilliant Jamal Musiala goal and a pair of controversial VAR decisions in a matter of minutes. They then move onto Switzerland’s brilliant performance, where they eliminated holders Italy in Berlin earlier in the day (15:33). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Euro 2024 group stages are done, so Musa and Ryan recap some of the games from the brilliant final round, beginning with Georgia's and Turkey's progression from Group F (09:58). They look back at the other games, look ahead to the knockouts (26:00) and, finally, read out some more of your Euro XIs. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan look back at a host of dramatic late goals, which saw Italy all but eliminate Croatia (07:14), Scotland go out and Germany top their group. They recap some other games since the last show and read out more of your wonderful Euro XIs, with even more self-imposed restrictions (33:48)! Don’t forget to preorder the new Stadio merch here. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round-up the goings on from Euro 2024 this week, beginning with the Netherlands and France’s 0-0 draw (02:21). They then move on to some thoughts about England, the wonderful Türkiye v Georgia game and more, before wrapping up on some more of your Euro XIs (36:39). Don’t forget to pre-order the new Stadio merch here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat a bit about the Euros in general so far, beginning with some of the logistical and infrastructure issues (03:09), before recapping France’s win over Austria (10:07) and the rest of the games since the last episode, including huge results for Romania and Slovakia, plus England’s struggles against Serbia (24:42). They then wrap up on some more Euro XIs sent in by listeners (38:54). A reminder that our Spiritually Onside and Worldwide Football Family tees and totes are available to preorder here. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Euros are go! Musa and Ryan chat about Germany’s 5-1 win against Scotland in the opening game of Euro 2024 (02:00), before then discussing Edin Terzić leaving Borussia Dortmund (24:53), Nuri Sahin moving up to the top job and Erik ten Hag staying at Manchester United. Don’t forget, we have new merch! Spiritually Onside and Worldwide Football Family tees and totes are available to pre-order here. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back with a pre-Euro 2024 episode! Thanks to a question from a young listener, they build a Euros dream-team, consisting of no-more than one player per country (03:06). They then have a little chat about the tournament itself (33:41), who they think will win and more. Also, we just dropped a bunch a brand new merchandise, all available to buy here. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley to win their 15th Champions League/European Cup, so that’s where the focus is for today. Musa and Ryan chat about Dortmund’s chances, how impressive they were in the first half, and how goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. made it feel inevitable for Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the end.Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick shout to Olympiacos, who became the first Greek club side to win a European trophy after their 1-0 extra-time win against Fiorentina in Athens (03:00). They then discuss some huge managerial news this week, including Vincent Kompany's unveiling as Bayern's coach (08:09), Hansi Flick's arrival at Barcelona (19:59) and a little bit on Enzo Maresca's confirmation at Chelsea and José Mourinho's appointment at Fenerbahce, before they take a quick look ahead to the Champions League final (31:09). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a weekend of many finals! Musa and Ryan begin with some shout-outs for some others from the weekend (01:00) before turning their attention to the men’s FA Cup final (05:17), where Erik ten Hag and Manchester United ended a difficult season with silverware after a victory against Manchester City. Then, it’s all about Leverkusen, which completed an unbeaten domestic double (29:14) as they saw off Kaiserslautern to secure their first DFB-Pokal in 31 years. Musa was there to see it in person! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atalanta won their first trophy in 61 years, with a 3-0 win in Dublin that ended Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten run. Musa and Ryan discuss the game (02:39), Atalanta’s brilliant tactical performance, and Ademola Lookman’s incredible hat trick. They then chat about Toni Kroos announcing his retirement (31:58), then briefly on Mauricio Pochettino departing Chelsea (40:46), and Vincent Kompany reportedly joining Bayern. The news of Thiago Motta’s departure from Bologna broke after recording, but the boys will talk about that—as well as many other potential managerial changes—on one of next week’s shows. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Bayer Leverkusen being invincible (02:51), Union staying up thanks to a stoppage-time winner, and all the other talking points from the Bundesliga final day. Via a couple of other shoutouts in Europe, they turn their attention to the Premier League, where Manchester City became the first side to win four men’s top-flight titles in a row in England (26:30). They chat about the brilliance of City’s football and Pep Guardiola’s management, as well as where Arsenal fell short, all taking place with the backdrop of a season that has featured charges, points deductions, and investigations relating to the Premier League’s PSR rules. They also shout out Jürgen Klopp on his Liverpool departure, Roberto de Zerbi leaving Brighton, and much more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan run through the Premier League midweek games (Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification will be saved for tomorrow’s 'Wrighty’s House'!). They begin with Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford (02:25), Chelsea's victory over Brighton to climb into sixth (11:32) and Manchester City’s win at Spurs, which resulted in an existential Ange (16:25). They then move on to Juventus’s Coppa Italia win (36:37), before wrapping up on a bit of chat about how FIFA is open to overseas domestic matches and the vote put forward by Wolves to scrap VAR in the Premier League. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan were on Wrighty’s House with Ian, talking about Arsenal’s win over Manchester United and the rest of the Premier League, so they turn their focus elsewhere here. They begin with a roundup, shouting out Bologna Champions League's qualification, among some other results from Serie A, LaLiga, and more (01:40). Then, it’s a Bundesliga bonanza! Seb Stafford-Bloor was at the Millerntor to witness St. Pauli’s promotion to the top flight and joins to talk about that (07:57), Holstein Kiel’s first ever promotion to the Bundesliga, Leverkusen, and the top flight relegation battle. Then, before Seb goes, he gives us his take on the Spurs’ game against Manchester and Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge (34:49). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Madrid will head to Wembley to face Borussia Dortmund in search of their 15th European Cup. Musa and Ryan chat about their dramatic, late win over Bayern at the Bernabéu, thanks to two Joselu goals (01:01). They also talk about the key moments, the impact of both Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions, as well as a controversial late offside goal that could have sent the tie to extra time. Finally, they wrap up on what might be next for Tuchel and Bayern, as well as praise for Ancelotti. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dortmund are through to the Champions League final! Musa and Ryan discuss their 1-0 win over PSG, which sent them through 2-0 on aggregate (04:35); the key performers; the approaching end of the Kylian Mbappé PSG era (36:20); and some praise for Edin Terzic (41:30). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a quick Sunday morning record for Musa and Ryan this week and they begin by shouting out Ipswich, who secured back-to-back promotions and will return to the Premier League next year (00:51). They then turn their attention to Real Madrid, who won La Liga thanks to a 3-0 win over Cadiz (03:37). There’s talk about Barcelona’s defeat to Girona, plus a few results from the Bundesliga (24:30), before heading to the Premier League (26:55), where wins for Arsenal and Manchester City means it’s as you were at the top of the table. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dortmund will take a lead to Paris, after their 1-0 win at the Westfalenstadion, so Musa and Ryan chat all about the game (01:58), including a wonderful Jadon Sancho performance and a brilliant Niclas Füllkrug goal. The win secured a fifth Champions League spot, so they also discuss that, plus some of the missed PSG chances, before rounding up on a quick shout for the wild, seven-goal thriller between Liverpool and Chelsea in the WSL (29:16) and a bit of breaking news as Ralf Rangnick will not be joining Bayern. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of two Champions League podcasts this week, Musa and Ryan chat about Bayern’s 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in Munich (00:59). They discuss the key moments from the game, including a trademark Toni Kroos assist, a ferocious Leroy Sané goal, and penalties from Harry Kane and Vinícius Jr., plus the tweaks from both managers, other key players, and much more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan were on 'Wrighty’s House' with Ian, so they open with that section on Arsenal’s North London derby win and the rest of the Premier League (02:42). They then round up the Women’s Champions League semifinals (43:55), before discussing some other results around Europe (53:58), including Inter’s win and their Scudetto victory, El Gran Derbi, another late Leverkusen escape, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s no Musa today, so Ryan is joined by Ken Early from Second Captains to chat about Tuesday and Wednesday’s Premier League games. They begin with Everton’s win over Liverpool and whether that ends Jürgen Klopp’s hope of another Premier League title (01:46), before heading to Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea (20:00), takeaways from Manchester United's 4-2 win over Sheffield United (39:13), rounding up the other games from midweek (48:08), and finishing on some chat about Xavi deciding to remain at Barcelona (53:23). Also, Musa and Ryan will join Ian and Flo Lloyd-Hughes for the 'Wrighty’s House' live show next week in London. You can buy tickets here: https://shop.kingsplace.co.uk/30450/30451 Host: Ryan Hunn Guest: Ken Early Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with another Jude Bellingham late winner in Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clásico (01:33), before heading to the Bundesliga for another late Leverkusen goal (26:50) and some other roundups around Europe. Then it’s on to the FA Cup semifinals (31:06), plus a bit of Premier League and more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with another Jude Bellingham late winner in Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clásico (01:33), before heading to the Bundesliga for another late Leverkusen goal (26:50) and some other roundups around Europe. Then it’s on to the FA Cup semifinals (31:06), plus a bit of Premier League and more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan recap Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal second legs, beginning in Manchester, where Real Madrid escaped a dominant Manchester City performance to go through on penalties (02:48). They then head to Munich, where Bayern eliminated Arsenal thanks to a Joshua Kimmich header (23:50), to set up a semifinal showdown against Real Madrid. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With two games still to go, this year’s Champions League quarterfinals are making a case for being the best in recent memory. Musa and Ryan begin with Barcelona losing 6-4 on aggregate to PSG (02:48), where the goals and red cards flowed at a wonderfully consistent rate and Ousmane Dembélé scored his third goal of the season and second against his former club. Dortmund will be PSG’s opponents, having progressed to the semifinal for the first time since 2013, after an unbelievable game at the Westfalenstadion (23:36). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leverkusen are champions for the very first time! But before they get into that, Musa and Ryan quickly shout-out some other highlights from the weekend (02:59), including the Women’s FA Cup semifinals, a last-second penalty for Lyon in a seven-goal thriller, and more. They then move onto Leverkusen (06:44), who clinched the title in style with a 5-0 win at home over Werder Bremen. There’s chat about the performances, the club, the manager, and a lot more, before wrapping up on a bit of Premier League (33:29). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were goals, goals, and more goals in this week’s Champions League quarterfinal first legs, so Musa and Ryan go through all four ties! They begin in Paris, where Barcelona ended up victorious against PSG, despite going ahead, then behind (04:16), while Atleti took a 2-1 lead into the second leg against Dortmund (14:33). On Tuesday, there were six amazing goals at the Bernabéu (20:58), where Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 3-3, and Arsenal and Bayern had two goals each plus a huge or not huge penalty shot each, depending on who you ask (30:04). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Athletic Club won their first major trophy in 40 years, so Musa and Ryan begin with their Copa del Rey final win against Mallorca (02:31). They then head to Old Trafford, where Manchester United and Liverpool played out a chaotic draw (23:05); round up the rest of the Premier League (38:12); talk Heidenheim’s win over Bayern (46:00); and shout out some results around Europe and beyond! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up some cup games from Europe, beginning with the DFB-Pokal (02:35). They then head to the Premier League (11:33), where Phil Foden scored another hat trick and Arsenal rotated without conceding (25:05), and cover the rest of the midweek games (30:17). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back and there’s only one place to begin! Leverkusen left it late again to maintain their unbeaten run and go 13 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga (01:49), thanks to Dortmund’s first league win at Bayern in 10 years (11:28). There’s a quick shout-out for the Championship (17:54), before moving on to the top of the Premier League, where Liverpool go top, following Manchester City and Arsenal’s draw (20:18). They also round up the rest of the Premier League (32:48) and there’s a quick shout-out for Arsenal’s Conti Cup win and Manchester City going top of the WSL (43:18). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan focus on a brilliant FA Cup quarterfinal between Manchester United and Liverpool, which saw Amad Diallo win the game in the last minute, then immediately get sent off (02:47). They round up the rest of the quarterfinals, before shouting out some games in the Bundesliga and La Liga, including a big win for Barcelona against Atleti (37:22), some talk about João Félix, Girona dropping points and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Champions League was full of drama and tension this week. Musa and Ryan start with Atleti’s win on penalties against Inter (07:17) before switching their attention to Barcelona’s impressive victory over Napoli (21:51), the way Dortmund escaped a late scare against PSV (28:13) and how Arsenal got past Porto to go into their first quarterfinal in 14 years (31:52). They then wrap up on a wild Bournemouth comeback against Luton (43:17) and Saarbrücken's elimination of another Bundesliga side in the Pokal. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan focus on the big Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City, which saw the points shared at Anfield (01:44) and allowed Arsenal to finish the weekend top of the table. They also wrap up the rest of the Premier League results (30:48), including a big win for Spurs at Villa Park (35:15), before rounding up some games from around Europe (44:35). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan recap Tuesday’s Champions League second legs, which saw Bayern and PSG progress to the quarterfinals. In the end, it was relatively stress-free for both, as Bayern put three past Lazio (2:23), thanks to two goals from Harry Kane and a sneaky header from Thomas Müller. For PSG, Kylian Mbappé took charge, and his brace was enough to end Real Sociedad’s brilliant debut campaign (15:46). They also discuss Mbappé further, following analysis by Thierry Henry, and look at the comparisons to the greats and the player he can become. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan go long on Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in the derby (02:13), discussing the issues highlighted yet again for United, while heaping praise on the dominance of City. They round up the rest of the Premier League (33:14), chat about Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Spurs in another sold out WSL fixture at the Emirates Stadium (40:31), before darting around Europe (44:26). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of rumoured transfer chat, before moving on to rounding up some great football from this week. They start with the FA Cup, which saw plenty of goals and set up an exciting set of quarterfinals (05:02). Inter beat Atalanta 4-0 to close in on another Scudetto (18:35) and Napoli hammered Sassuolo, so there’s some Serie A chat before they round off on Everton’s points deduction being reduced (31:27). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Liverpool’s incredible Carabao Cup win (02:28), before moving on to Arsenal’s demolition of Newcastle United (18:09), Fulham’s late win at Old Trafford and the rest of the Premier League. They then wrap up on some Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga (31:35). This was recorded before news that Everton have had their points deduction reduced, so the boys will cover it in the next episode. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan talk about midweek wins for Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League (03:22), before rounding up the Champions League, including Porto’s last-minute win against Arsenal (08:34). They also chat about draws for Napoli and Barcelona (17:14), as well as PSV and Dortmund, plus a narrow victory for Inter against Atleti. Then they discuss Bayern's announcement of Thomas Tuchel’s departure at the end of the season, the DFL's decision to no longer pursue the plans for investment following a sustained period of fan protests (26:39) and the breaking news of Dani Alves's conviction. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including reference to sexual violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor to talk about Bochum’s 3-2 win over Bayern, which heaped even more pressure on Thomas Tuchel after a third defeat in a row (03:00), plus another win for Leverkusen and some more goings-on in Germany’s first and second tier. They also chat about Manchester City and Chelsea’s draw at the Etihad (34:31), big wins for Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race, and the rest of the Premier League. Host: Musa Okwonga Guest: Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Champions League is back, so Musa and Ryan begin in Rome, where Lazio beat Bayern thanks to a Ciro Immobile penalty (01:44). They then head to Paris, where Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola led PSG to a 2-0 first-leg win over Real Sociedad (11:20), before wrapping up with Manchester City’s win in Copenhagen (20:15) and Real Madrid’s win in Leipzig (24:22). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a bumper weekend, so Musa and Ryan begin with Ivory Coast's AFCON victory in a remarkable tournament turnaround (01:37) and Qatar's win in the Asian Cup. They then move on to Leverkusen’s huge win over Bayern, which took Xabi Alonso’s side five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga (12:51); a quick Premier League roundup (40:49); and Real Madrid’s win over Girona (47:09). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan wrap up some midweek games. Ivory Coast and Nigeria reached the AFCON final after semifinal wins over DR Congo and South Africa (02:46). They also touch on the Asian Cup semifinals, Bayer Leverkusen’s late cup win over Stuttgart (13:22) and the FA Cup replays. The focus is on Chelsea, who put in arguably their best performance of the season, and they chat about why patience might be the best policy at Stamford Bridge, despite the huge transfer spend, and whether Mauricio Pochettino can use any cup success as a catalyst for long-term progress (21:54). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Manchester City’s win over Brentford (02:44), Arsenal’s win over Liverpool (07:45) and how the Premier League title race is shaping up. There’s also a bit on Manchester United’s 3-0 win against West Ham, a historic win for Wolves and Luton scoring four again. They then move on to a crucial Derby d’Italia win for Inter to extend their lead at the top of Serie A (27:36), even honours in the Madrid derby, plus a round-up of some more games from the weekend. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the 400th episode of 'Stadio,' and there are some very on-brand subjects to get into. Musa and Ryan quickly shout out Marie-Louise Eta, who became the first woman to take charge of a men’s Bundesliga side as she guided Union to a 1-0 win over Darmstadt (04:07). Then, it’s on to Xavi’s announcement that he will leave his role as Barcelona manager at the end of the season, before they move on to some Premier League (23:20), Women’s Champions League and AFCON games from the week so far. They wrap up on some talk about the Marcus Rashford situation (38:56) and read off some listener suggestions of players who will make great managers! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After reflecting on the news for 24 hours, Musa and Ryan discuss the shock of Jürgen Klopp announcing he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season (02:08). They chat about the announcement itself, his video for Liverpool’s club media, the highs of his tenure and what might be next for him and the club. This episode was recorded before the news of Xavi’s departure from Barcelona, which we will cover on the next episode! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up some of the midweek football, including some Copa del Rey chaos, most notably at San Mamés, where Athletic Club beat Barcelona 4-2 after extra time (2:16). Liverpool and Chelsea will face off in a repeat of the 2022 Carabao Cup final, after progressing past Fulham and Middlesbrough (13:12), Eric Dier’s debut in Bayern’s win over Union (17:30), plus historic results in AFCON and the Asian Cup (23:18). Then, in light of Xabi Alonso’s impressive start to senior management, they answer a listener question about which current player might be the next to become an elite manager (25:33). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Bundesliga and La Liga in focus this week, but before that, Musa and Ryan shout out a couple of other goings on from the weekend. Next up, it’s on to Bayer Leverkusen extending their lead and unbeaten run at the top of the Bundesliga, after another last-gasp winner (06:05) and Bayern’s surprise defeat at home to Werder Bremen. Dortmund comfortably got past Köln to go level on points with Leipzig in the Champions League race, with great performances by loanees Jadon Sancho and Ian Maatsen, and there was late drama for Darmstadt in the derby and for Freiburg against Hoffenheim. They then chat about La Liga (30:36), where Girona stayed top, Real Madrid escaped against Almeria, and Barcelona left it late to beat Betis. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Musa and Ryan discuss Manchester United, as Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s involvement began this week (06:29). They chat about the optics of attending the home game against Spurs and meeting with various groups the day after and then look ahead to what the timeline for success will be and what that success will look like. They then wrap up with a brief chat about Jordan Henderson’s move to Ajax following the termination of his contract with Al-Ettifaq (34:28). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with José Mourinho's sacking as manager of Roma after two and a half years in charge (02.32) and what is next for Mourinho and Roma. They then move on to some football from the weekend, including a spiritually onside goal at AFCON (24:17), the Bundesliga’s return, which included a Jadon Sancho assist (25:23), and Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona. They finish by wrapping up with some Premier League updates (33:45), including a great game at Old Trafford and Kevin De Bruyne’s return. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by discussing the passing of Franz Beckenbauer (1:28) and some chaos in the Spanish Super Cup, Coppa Italia, and Carabao Cup from midweek (6:14). They then chat about the loan moves of Timo Werner and Jadon Sancho (21:29), with Werner leaving the Bundesliga to join Spurs, with Sancho set to return to Dortmund for the rest of the season. They assess what the moves mean and what they hope to see for both players. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back for the new year! Musa and Ryan give some quick FA Cup thoughts (06:35), before easing back into things with a mailbag (17:34) and discussing some New Year’s viewing and listening material. They answer some questions about which club’s Christmas party they’d like to attend (24:58), which album they would’ve liked to have witnessed being recorded (28:05), their dream round-the-world football trip (34:45) and mundane activities with footballers or managers (41:24). This was recorded before the news of Franz Beckenbauer's passing, which we'll cover on Thursday's episode. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the final show of the year, and that can mean only one thing: It’s time for the Stadios 2023! Musa and Ryan give out their end-of-year awards for this year’s most Existential Moment (03:28), the Big Mood of the Year (11:49), the Goal of the Year (18:26), the Angry Goal of the Year (32:54), the Team of the Year (43:20), the Coach of the Year (51:57), the Player of the Year (59:10) and, as ever, the main award: the 2023 Catfish of the Year (68:37). Happy new year to everyone and see you in 2024! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Christmas Day episode, Musa and Ryan read out over 50 listener submissions of football things to feel grateful for this year. Thank you to everyone who sent them in and apologies to the ones we didn’t get to. We hope everyone is having a happy holiday season and we’ll be back for one more episode this year: the Stadios! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss the European Court of Justice’s ruling on the European Super League case and whether it changes the situation going forward (01:36). They then round up some games from midweek (18:08), including from the Bundesliga, Carabao Cup and Women’s Champions League. Plus, another Mbappé makes his debut at PSG! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up the Premier League games from the weekend, beginning with the news that Luton’s Tom Lockyer is thankfully stable after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch against Bournemouth, before they move on to the games themselves. There was some comedy and drama between Emi Martinez and Neal Maupay at Brentford (03:44), wins for Spurs (08:58), Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, West Ham and Arsenal, a great point for Crystal Palace at Manchester City (13:38) and Liverpool sharing the points with Manchester United at Anfield (20:33). There’s a quick shout-out for some other fixtures around Europe (30:17), before they react to the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League draws (35:01). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up Wednesday’s Champions League action, focusing on Milan’s win over Newcastle that saw Eddie Howe’s side go out of Europe entirely and Stefano Pioli’s side head to the Europa League (1:30). They talk about the draw in the other game in Group F, where Dortmund finish top and PSG qualify for the knockout stages as runners-up (11:10). There’s also talk about all the other games on the final match day (20:30), including a bit of chaos in Group H, plus some thoughts on the Champions League overall. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan react to Tuesday night’s Champions League games, which saw Real Sociedad qualify top of their group ahead of Inter and a last gasp goal for Benfica to send them into the Europa League (02:30). Then it’s onto Manchester United’s defeat to Bayern, which means there will be no more European football at Old Trafford this season (05:20), with Copenhagen joining Bayern in the knockouts and Galatasaray heading to the Europa League. They touch on Arsenal topping their group (26:31), with Lens taking the Europa League spot, as well as Union’s defeat to Real Madrid, which saw their European adventure end for this year. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of an update on the Christmas schedule, plus shout out a few results, including the Columbus Crew’s second MLS Cup in four years (01:00). They then head to the Premier League, where Liverpool went top after beating Crystal Palace thanks to Mo Salah’s 200th Liverpool goal and a wonderful Harvey Elliott winner (07:27), Aston Villa beat Arsenal to secure a record 15th home win in a row to cap a brilliant week for Unai Emery (18:27), there were more impressive wins for Everton (25:39), and Bournemouth and Spurs addressed their slumps. There’s some quick chat about José Mourinho sending messages (39:10), Bayern getting hammered by Eintracht Frankfurt, Union’s first win since August, and more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa is back and joins Ryan to break down some of this week’s wild Premier League results. They begin with Aston Villa beating Manchester City to go third (03:22), Arsenal’s last-gasp win over Luton (12:48), another Scott McTominay brace to help Manchester United get past Chelsea, plus the rest of the games. There’s also German Cup chat and a shout-out for Christine Sinclair, who bowed out of international football this week (40:55). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unfortunately, there’s no Musa today, but Ryan is joined by a couple of super subs to unpack some of the footballing chaos from the weekend. In part one, Carl Anka joins to chat about Newcastle’s win over Manchester United (02:38) and wrap up some of the other wild results in the Premier League (22:55). Then, Seb Stafford-Bloor drops by to discuss Manchester City and Spurs’ 3-3 draw at the Etihad (36:29), plus the Hamburg derby (58:27) and some Bundesliga (68:50), where Leverkusen remained top thanks to a draw with Dortmund and Bayern’s game against Union was postponed. Host: Ryan Hunn Guests: Carl Anka and Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Champions League was on one this week, so Musa and Ryan begin in Istanbul, for Galatasaray and Manchester United’s incredible 3-3 draw (3:47), which did Erik ten Hag no favours, thanks to Copenhagen’s draw at Bayern. Sevilla went out, after letting a two-goal lead slip to lose 3-2 at home to PSV (13:46), whereas Arsenal go through to the next stage top of the group, after thrashing Lens 6-0 in a game which featured six different goal scorers (17:12). In Group C (25:01), Rodrygo and Bellingham scored again in Real Madrid’s 4-2 win over Napoli, and Union went out of the Champions League in Braga. They then round up Tuesday’s games (30:50), including Newcastle’s late disappointment against PSG, Dortmund winning in Milan, and much more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the Premier League (06:28), where Aston Villa move into the top four, big wins for Luton and Bournemouth, a wonder goal by Garnacho, Arsenal go top and Liverpool hold Man City at the Etihad (29:36)! They then head to Italy, where the Derby d’Italia ended all square (40:17), Ryan was in Dortmund to see a five-goal first half thriller against Gladbach (49:33), Leverkusen continues to impress and some other great games this weekend around Europe. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in the first Manchester derby at Old Trafford in the WSL (02:40), plus wins for Arsenal and Chelsea and a wonderful stoppage-time Rachel Daly winner for Aston Villa. They then move on to chatting about Urs Fischer’s departure from Union last week and praise the job he did in Berlin (21:15), before discussing Everton's 10-point deduction by the Premier League, whether they can still stay up and what this may mean for other cases going forward (29:58). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are joined by Arsenal and England defender, Lotte Wubben-Moy! Lotte chats about the start to the season so far following a tricky post-World Cup schedule (02:02), her style of play and who inspired it (09:51), her Conti Cup goal celebration inspired by a young England fan (18:43), creative passions off the pitch and how they help in football (21:56), bouncing back from adversity (30:54), the recent Arsenal Women’s squad photo (34:48), her time at the University of North Carolina (45:29) and more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Guest: Lotte Wubben-Moy Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the Premier League, following a wild game at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea drew 4-4 with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge (03:35), plus the rest of the results from the weekend. They then round-up some results around Europe, including Leverkusen and Bayern winning in the Bundesliga (39:21), while Dortmund lost their second league game in a row, this time away to Stuttgart. There’s Serie A chat, where Olivier Giroud talked himself into a sending off and Juventus continue to push at the top, plus some La Liga results and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back with this week’s Champions League action! They round up a few results (01:31), including Shakhtar’s win over Barcelona, Pepe's milestone as the oldest player in the Champions League, Manchester City’s win over Young Boys, the end of Union's losing streak and more. They then get into Copenhagen’s 4-3 win over Manchester United, coming from two goals down following Marcus Rashford’s send-off (08:07), Bayern’s win over Galatasaray thanks to more Harry Kane goals (25:58), Dortmund’s win over Newcastle (32:09), Milan's victory over PSG (39:51) and the rest of match day four! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Ryan just back from Dortmund, he and Musa focus their attention on Bayern’s 4-0 win over BVB at the Westfalenstadion, thanks in no small part to another triple for Harry Kane (06:17). They discuss the start, what Thomas Tuchel got right and maybe where Edin Terzić may have had regrets, plus the experience of being back in one of Europe’s greatest stadiums for one of its marquee fixtures. They also round up some Premier League (38:38) results before wrapping up with Fluminense's victory in their first Copa Libertadores after they defeated Boca at the Maracanã (41:34). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan open up the mailbag and answer questions on Lyon and Ajax’s struggles (2:00), Pep Guardiola and the new tactical terms that everyone is talking about (7:12), the all-time great free-kick takers (13:10), iconic numbers (18:39), Ange Postecoglou and this season’s big surprises (21:20), slept-on leagues (27:01), where next for David de Gea (34:03), and Arsenal’s season so far (37:15). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Real Madrid’s come-from-behind win over Barcelona in El Clásico, thanks to two more goals from Jude Bellingham (2:12), before rounding up some results in La Liga, Ligue 1, the Bundesliga, and Serie A (20:49). They then head to the Premier League, focusing on Manchester City’s derby win over United (29:12)—which raised more questions about United’s direction—before wrapping up the rest of the weekend’s games (50:42). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were some great games on the Champions League match day three, and Musa and Ryan begin with Dortmund’s win at Newcastle (03:13), which was much needed for Edin Terzić’s hopes of his side getting out of the group. They also chat about PSG’s win over Milan and the rest of Wednesday’s games (16:28), before moving on to some Real Sociedad hype (24:06), another Jude Bellingham goal (29:08), whether Union are missing playing home games at the Försterei (31:01) and lots more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan start with a quick dash around the continent, beginning in Serie A, where José Mourinho obviously saw red as his Roma side grabbed a late win against Monza (03:16). They also discuss Juventus's win at San Siro, another defeat for Union (06:20), wins for the Bundesliga’s top five, and much more. They touch on the passing of the great Sir Bobby Charlton (10:26), widely regarded as one of England’s greatest players, and then head to the Premier League (12:19). There were great goals, handballs, goalkeeping errors, comebacks, and emphatic score lines, including Aston Villa’s 4-1 win over West Ham, Liverpool’s Merseyside derby win (28:44), Arsenal's comeback from 2-0 to draw 2-2 against Chelsea (32:47), Spurs going top, and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the latest news about the protracted Manchester United takeover (1:55), where it looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to acquire a 25 percent stake in the club. They then move on to discussing the Netflix Beckham documentary (8:52), including the great bits it includes and what it leaves out, before finishing off with some thoughts about the 2030 men’s World Cup being set to take place in six nations across three continents (44:14). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with an impromptu discussion about a terribly distressing week for many around the world away from football, before moving on to something more light and football related. They chat about Eden Hazard’s announcement that he is retiring from football, aged just 32, following his departure from Real Madrid last season (07:21). They discuss what he was like as a player and where he ranks among some of the best the Premier League has ever seen. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a roundup of some stuff in Europe before turning to the Premier League. First up, Olivier Giroud went in goal for Milan, and we did not make this up (02:04). Napoli lose at home to Fiorentina, and more in Serie A. In La Liga, whilst in the Bundesliga, Dortmund made sure Union’s run of defeats was extended (07:58). Bellingham continues to normalise the unreal in La Liga, while Barcelona salvaged a late draw against Granada (11:45). Then, it’s to the Premier League (20:22) to discuss Arsenal’s win over Manchester City, Spurs going to the top, Scott McTominay’s match-winning brace and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan do their best to round up this week’s extremely entertaining Champions League match day 2. They begin with Tuesday’s games (04:44), where Union suffered another late defeat, this time to Braga, more Bellingham brilliance as Real Madrid won at Napoli, struggles for Arsenal and Manchester United, and more. Then, it’s on to Wednesday’s games, where Newcastle hammered PSG (29:36) and there were wins for Manchester City, Atleti, and lots more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about a wild weekend of Premier League games, beginning with Aston Villa’s 6-1 win over Brighton (02:56), Wolves’ win over Manchester City and Luton’s first league win of the season. Then, it’s on to the big VAR controversy during Spurs’ win over Liverpool (12:35), when a "significant human error" failed to award a Liverpool goal. They then dart around the Bundesliga (33:55), La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and then South America. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up some of the results from midweek, including Inter’s slipup to Sassuolo, Napoli's success on the pitch despite the noise off it, Girona at the top of La Liga and some great EFL Cup results and goals (03:05). Then, following reports last week that the Premier League is considering introducing a new Sunday evening televised match time, they discuss whether there is potential for the U.K.’s 3 p.m. blackout—conceived in the 1960s—to reform or evolve (22:37). Plus, the pros, cons and concerns about any potential solutions. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a little bit of a catchup, plus Musa’s thoughts on the Premier League weekend (01:00), before moving on to Atlético’s 3-1 derby win over Real Madrid (04:04); some Serie A chat (16:58); chaos at Ajax (19:09); Harry Kane scoring three, assisting two and breaking records (29:12); plus a tasty Austrian cup tie (38:53) and lots more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s no Ryan today, so here’s a Stadio x Wrighty’s House crossover, where Musa joined Ian Wright and Flo Lloyd-Hughes. ---- Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to discuss Arsenal’s 4-0 win over PSV as Champions League football is played for the first time since 2016-17 under the floodlights at the Emirates (02:05). They try to put their finger on the main issues at Manchester United as their struggles continue with a 4-3 defeat at Bayern Munich (18;37), before Flo brings us up to speed on the state of play in Spain (31:45), as the women’s national team are forced to report for duty ahead of their Nations League games. The panel asks: Why aren’t more male footballers speaking out about it? Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a huge result for Inter in the Derby della Madonnina, as they demolish Milan 5-1 at San Siro (5:20), before rounding up some other brilliant goalfests in Serie A this weekend (19:26). They then dart around Europe, heading to La Liga (25:54), the Bundesliga (34:09), and a quick shout for Ligue 1, before wrapping up on Brighton’s win over Manchester United, Spurs’ late win, and the rest of the Premier League (42:27). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan recap a few football stories from the weekend before creating an "extra XI" of men’s players who just always seemed to do the absolute most (08:46), usually unnecessarily so! After explaining the process behind their selections, they begin with their choices for goalkeeper (12:48), before moving on to defenders (15:43), a scarily extra midfield (19:43) and the guys who will lead the line (36:59). Finally, they decide who will have the unenviable task of managing these players (43:50) who always seemed to turn it up to 11. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s fun, then serious, then fun again on today’s show. Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of chitchat, including Taylor Swift fans' involvement in the Golden Boy voting (00:44), before moving on to a general discussion about multiple serious stories that have been in the headlines this week (05:30). They talk about the police investigation of reports made about Manchester United’s Antony and the handling of Mason Greenwood’s move to Getafe, which received criticism. Also in this conversation, they discuss Jorge Vilda’s sacking, Jordan Henderson’s interview with The Athletic, the reactions these very different stories have received and how they are discussed. Then, it’s on to much lighter stuff (25:38). Musa and Ryan answer questions (27:16) on watching football, which movie directors would direct which football seasons, Brentford, Bellingham’s goal tally, funny moments in games, the ultimate stadium and much more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a couple of bits from the weekend before turning their attention to the Stadio Derby, which saw Arsenal seal a late win against Manchester United at Emirates Stadium (04:45). They chat about the main takeaways from the performances, the key decisions and the questions left of Erik ten Hag’s side. They then round up some great Premier League football (28:11), which saw big wins for Nottingham Forest, Spurs, Liverpool, and Brighton, and left many managers with plenty to figure out going into the first international break. Finally, they talk about some other goings on around Europe (40:46), including another Jude Bellingham moment, Lyon getting a telling-off from their Ultras, and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about some of the latest transfer news. First up, they look at Romelu Lukaku’s loan to Roma and what this latest move will do for the Belgian’s career (06:37), Flo Balogun’s move to Monaco, Ansu Fati heading to Brighton from Barcelona (31:25), as well as some other interesting moves from this week. They wrap up with a bit of Lionel Messi chat, looking at the impact he is already having on MLS and soccer in the U.S. (37:09). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back with the first Stadio of the season and begin with a little bit of a general catch up (01:00). They then discuss navigating some of the off-field issues that dominated the summer (09:54), focussing on the Rubiales situation in Spain. Next, it’s onto Liverpool’s dramatic comeback against Newcastle (26:25), rounding up some of the weekend’s football and giving some shoutouts (46:08). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re still on a break, but here’s today’s episode of Counter Pressed, where Flo and the crew talk about England progressing to the knockout stages of the World Cup. If you’re not subscribed to Counter Pressed, you can do so here to get their podcasts all through the World Cup. Musa and Ryan will be back soon! ---- Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a rejuvenated England performance against China after Sarina Wiegman shakes up her team. We also discuss USA’s worrying performance against Portugal as concerns grow for Andonovski’s side. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the final episode of this season, Musa and Ryan team up with Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor, for a 'Tifo' x 'Stadio' special! There’s some mutual admiration to begin, plus why the 'Tifo Football Podcast' is stopping in its current format (07:37), the differences between the 'Tifo' and 'Stadio' process, especially audio-only versus video (13:09) and the creative goals of both (24:02). They then wrap up on some highlights of football things and work things from the season (38:18). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Guests: Joe Devine and Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the penultimate episode of this season, so Musa and Ryan open up the mailbag one last time. They answer questions on the Europa League creating disruptive students (02:58), Manchester United and Jadon Sancho’s progress (04:54), which fanbase should be the most excited for next season (10:47) and Spurs and Ange Postecoglou (15:33). They also discuss Pep’s Manchester City versus Pep’s Barcelona (21:16), how to combat time wasting (34:41), the health of football overall and what can be done (42:24), plus some highlights of the season and Stadio’s plans for the summer (57:14). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss Manchester City’s Champions League final win over Inter, which saw it secure the treble (03:41). They chat about the game, where Pep Guardiola sprang a tactical surprise—but one that didn’t cost his side—as well Inter’s missed chances in what was a brilliant performance from Simone Inzaghi’s side. They then chat a little bit about the context of when this treble arrives, Guardiola finally getting his third Champions League trophy, and more (26:28). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about West Ham winning their first major trophy in 43 years after the Hammers beat Fiorentina to win the Europa Conference League in Prague (03:17). In Part 2, they discuss Lionel Messi's announcement that he will be joining Inter Miami (29:54), their thoughts on the transfer itself and what it might mean for MLS. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After covering the men’s FA Cup final with Ian on 'Wrighty’s House,' Musa and Ryan wrap up some of the weekend’s other goings-on, starting with Barcelona Femení regaining the Champions League (03:52). There’s chat about the RB Leipzig retaining the DFB Pokal (12:09), the final matchdays in Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A, Celtic completing the treble, as well as Ange Postecoglou’s rumored departure to Spurs, Toby Alderweireld winning the league for Royal Antwerp, and much more! In Part 2, they discuss the retirements of Zlatan Ibrahimović and Joaquín, plus Karim Benzema leaving Real Madrid after 14 years (30:24). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Sevilla winning yet another Europa League trophy, defeating José Mourinho’s Roma on penalties (05:10). They talk about the game itself, the goals, the penalties, and the incredible achievement by José Luis Mendilibar to turn a difficult Sevilla season into silverware and Champions League qualification. They then discuss Mourinho’s comments and behaviour (21:37) about refereeing decisions. Also, as mentioned, we’ve made the Dyched Up tee! Go get yours HERE, all profits will be donated to Everton in the Community. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan focus their attention on Germany this week, beginning with Bayern’s men securing their 11th straight Bundesliga in a row with a win in Köln while Dortmund drew 2-2 at home to Mainz (02:44). They discuss Dortmund freezing at the Westfalenstadion, the shock felt around the league, and the aftermath of an eventful season for Bayern that cost Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic their respective jobs as CEO and sporting director. They then heap all the praise they can on Urs Fischer for guiding Union Berlin to the Champions League (32:04), as well as Christian Streich, whose Freiburg side narrowly missed out. After all that, they touch on Bayern also securing the Frauen-Bundesliga (40:22) before wrapping up a dramatic day in the 2. Bundesliga, where Hamburg missed out again on automatic promotion (42:07), as Heidenheim scored two in stoppage time to win the second tier and join the already-promoted Darmstadt in the top flight. They finally wrap up with some other stuff around Europe (48:33), including Mauricio Pochettino’s confirmation as the new Chelsea head coach and Luciano Spalletti leaving Napoli. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a bit of news, including Juventus’s points deduction being reinstated—but only 10, instead of 15—and updates in the aftermath of Vinícius Júnior’s abuse at the weekend (01:00). The main chat comes about Inter’s 2-1 win over Fiorentina to retain the Coppa Italia in yet another final win for Simone Inzaghi (09:29), before chatting about Brighton’s goal-of-the-season contender (28:37), mini-retirements, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with some news, including Vinícius Júnior receiving more racial abuse in La Liga, which lead to the Real Madrid star releasing a statement online and Carlo Ancelotti speaking out (05:26). They then discuss Bayern’s slip-up at home to Leipzig and Dortmund’s win, putting the Bundesliga title in their hands heading into the final day (18:27). There’s a quick round-up of some other stuff and Manchester City being confirmed as the Premier League champions for the third year in a row (33:13), as well as Nottingham Forest securing safety and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss Manchester City’s dominance of Real Madrid to progress to the Champions League final (06:26). They chat about the game, the tactics, and whether Real Madrid could have coped better with Pep Guardiola’s side. Then, they recap Inter’s win over Milan on Tuesday (35:18), their expectations for the final, plus a quick roundup of the Championship playoffs (46:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa joins Ian on a late Sunday reaction podcast to Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton. He and Ryan begin with a recap of the weekend’s action elsewhere around Europe, beginning with Barcelona clinching the La Liga title with a win over city rivals Espanyol (06:46). Feyenoord won their first Eredivisie in six years (10:05), Napoli was on the beach (13:32), there were loads of Bundesliga goals (17:39) and Chelsea Women got their third FA Cup in a row in front of a record crowd (23:01). They then get into a Premier League roundup (28:33) and chat about Brighton’s win over Arsenal, Manchester City’s win at Everton and the title race being all but over (37:13). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about the first leg of the Derby della Madonnina semifinal (02:47), which saw Inter beat Milan 2-0 to put one foot into their first final in 13 years. They look at Inter’s fast start, how they could have had more and how the second half turned into a fun game for a neutral. There’s also chat about whether Stefano Pioli may have lined up differently with the absence of Rafael Leão, and how the second leg might play out. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Real Madrid and Manchester City’s draw in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal (02:23). They talk about Manchester City’s early dominance, the incredible goals from Vinícius Jr. and Kevin De Bruyne, other notable performances and Pep Guardiola returning to a suit jacket on the touchline. Plus, they look ahead to the second leg in Manchester. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Napoli returning home to beat Fiorentina and celebrate their first Scudetto in 33 years (07:40). There’s praise for Luciano Spalletti, who secured his first Scudetto as manager, and for Victor Osimhen’s importance and the brilliance of the squad. They then chat about Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final (20:23), before heading to the Bundesliga, where Dortmund put six past Wolfsburg (24:34), then to Ligue 1, where there was a nine-goal thriller between Lyon and Montpellier (30:07). They also cover the rumours that José Mourinho might be heading to PSG (32:34). Finally, there’s some brief Premier League chat (check 'Wrighty’s House' on Tuesday for more!) and a WSL roundup, plus shout-outs for Celtic, Notts County and another chaotic Superclásico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back and begin with Erling Haaland scoring his 35th league goal, to become the record holder for the most goals in a Premier League season (03:48), before rounding up some other midweek fixtures, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the DFB Pokal semifinals. They then chat about Leeds firing Javi Gracia, hiring Sam Allardyce, and the culture of panic among clubs in danger in the Premier League (28:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan quick round-up some of last night’s games, including Barcelona’s draw with Chelsea being enough to send them through to the Champions League final, where they will face either Arsenal or Wolfsburg (04:17), the Coppa Italia semifinal second legs, Spurs and Manchester United’s 2-2 draw in Ryan Mason’s first game as sole interim manager and Alexander Isak’s incredible solo run in Newastle’s win over Everton (08:19). They then open up the mailbag, answering questions on footballer running styles (15:31), Manchester City and Arsenal (17:58), an XI made up of characters from The Wire (28:38), this season’s biggest breakout talents (36:01) and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick roundup around Europe, including the Women’s Champions League (02:30) and men’s FA Cup semifinals (07:20), Napoli’s last-gasp winner at Juventus and Wrexham’s promotion. Next up, it’s on to the main topic, as Newcastle dismantled Spurs 6-1 at St. James’ Park, which cost Cristian Stellini his job as interim head coach (17:59). Arsenal stumbled again against Southampton (32:23), and there were some big results down at the bottom of the Premier League. They wrap up with the Bundesliga, as Bayern lost again to Mainz and Dortmund hammered Eintracht Frankfurt to go to the top of the table (37:28). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn focus on this week’s Champions League quarterfinal second legs. They begin in Munich, where Manchester City did enough to hold off Bayern and continue Thomas Tuchel’s tricky start to his new job (08:03), before discussing Real Madrid’s win over Chelsea (21:05), Milan again getting the better of Napoli (26:55), and a six-goal thriller in Lisbon, which saw Inter set up a Derby della Madonnina semifinal (36:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draws at the top of the Bundesliga and the Premier League mean both title races are getting tense. Musa and Ryan begin with Arsenal dropping points from a 2-0 lead in successive games, this time at West Ham (04:00), which put the title back in Man City’s hands, as they beat Leicester. Aston Villa and Brighton yet again showed why their managers are in the conversation for coach of the year (14:48), and Bournemouth were on the good side of a late North London winner this time. In Germany, draws for Bayern and Dortmund meant it’s as you were at the top (29:47), whereas Hertha bring back Pál Dárdai to yet again save them from a possible relegation. Plus there’s some stuff from Italy and Spain. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan run through this week’s Champions League quarterfinal first legs. They begin with Wednesday night’s games, when Real Madrid beat Chelsea 2-0 (05:38) and Milan beat Napoli for the second time in a matter of weeks (18:41). Manchester City stuck three past Bayern, but Thomas Tuchel was happy with the result (28:47), and Inter will take an incredible 2-0 lead against Benfica back to Milan (47:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan were at Anfield on Sunday, but before they get into that, they round up some of the weekend’s games. They touch on Celtic’s Old Firm derby win (03:05), plus some Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga. Then it’s to Anfield for Liverpool and Arsenal’s dramatic, thrilling and exhausting draw (15:00). There were great wins for Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, who are continuing to climb the table under Unai Emery (32:50). Brighton received another VAR-related apology (37:11), plus there’s some chat about the other games in the Premier League this weekend. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a busy week of league and cup matches around Europe, so Musa and Ryan begin at Camp Nou, where Real Madrid put four past Barcelona to progress to the Copa del Rey final to face Osasuna, who are there for only the second time in their history (03:32). Next it’s off to Germany, where Freiburg recorded a historic win at Bayern to end Thomas Tuchel’s side’s hopes of a treble (12:05), Leipzig made a tough week tougher for Dortmund and there were more goals from Randal Kolo Muani. In Italy, there were grim scenes as Romelu Lukaku received more racist abuse at Juventus, then received a second yellow for his response to the crowd after scoring Inter’s equalising penalty (19:15). Finally, there’s also some chat about this week’s round of Premier League fixtures, including a great night for Newcastle and yet another win for Aston Villa (24:35), plus a bit on Frank Lampard’s return to Chelsea, recorded before the news was confirmed. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another wild week in a wild season, so Musa and Ryan begin with top-of-the-table clashes in Germany (02:07), where Bayern beat Dortmund in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge, then Italy and France (12:28), where Milan hammered Napoli and PSG lost at home to Lyon. They then head to the Premier League, to round up a packed weekend of fixtures (25:57) and finish up with the news that Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers were fired by Chelsea and Leicester to become the 12th and 13th Premier League managerial departures this season (39:38). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan quickly round up some stuff from this week, including Rodri getting grumpy with Scotland after their impressive win over Spain at Hampden Park (3:06). Then, it’s on to Wednesday’s Women’s Champions League games, which saw Arsenal eliminate Bayern, thanks to a wonderstrike from Frida Maanum (13:08), and Barcelona seeing off Roma in style (24:10). Finally, they discuss more bad news for Spurs, as Managing Director of Football Fabio Paratici saw FIFA extend his ban for his involvement in the Juventus scandal to now be worldwide (30:09). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before getting on to the huge managerial news of the weekend, Musa and Ryan round up some of the weekend’s games. They begin with some pivotal results at the top of the Frauen-Bundesliga (04:20) and the WSL (08:18), plus some men’s international qualifiers, including an incredible result for Kazakhstan (13:27). They then turn their attention to Julian Nagelsmann’s surprise sacking as Bayern coach and his replacement by Thomas Tuchel (22:32), before finishing on Antonio Conte’s not-so-surprising departure from Spurs and whether they may turn to Nagelsmann next (43:07). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a while, but Musa and Ryan put together another themed XI and this time it’s joy based! They pick a men’s XI, with substitutes, who have been joyful to watch this season (02:30), with Musa proposing a name for each position and Ryan agreeing or providing an alternative! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa is away this week, but recorded a mailbag before he went. However, Ryan gives a quick recap of some of the weekend’s action in what has been termed the ‘Hunnologue’ (03:04), including late goals in Barcelona and Amsterdam, Mourinho managing to get in trouble while serving a suspension, and the Bundesliga title race being officially on! Then, it’s on to the mailbag (14:06), where they answer questions on food (14:06), ideal career paths, 'The Last of Us' and what they're watching on TV, Trent Alexander-Arnold, whether Napoli’s lead at the top of Serie A will help or hinder their Champions League hopes, and loads more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan focus on this week’s Champions League while shouting out a few other midweek results. They begin with Napoli’s win over Eintracht Frankfurt (10:03), Real Madrid holding off Liverpool (15:08), Manchester City hitting seven and Erling Haaland hitting five past RB Leipzig (22:02) and a wild final seven minutes in Porto that Inter survived. They then touch on the U.S. Soccer report that was released this week in the Reyna and Berhalter saga (35:13). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss Gary Lineker’s temporary suspension from presenting BBC’s 'Match of the Day,' which caused multiple pundits, commentators and staff to withdraw from the weekend’s coverage (03:39). They also discuss the statements released by the BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, and Lineker ahead of his return to the show this week. They then discuss some football, including a huge win for Bournemouth over Liverpool (22:34), Schalke and Dortmund’s derby draw (30:51) and Barcelona’s win against Athletic Club at the end of a week when Barcelona was handed corruption charges (38:14). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Bayern’s 3-0 aggregate win over PSG (03:42) to see the Parisians eliminated again before the quarterfinal stage. They then head to London, where Milan did enough to hold off Spurs (16:13) and Chelsea put in one of their best performances under Graham Potter (29:24), before rounding off in Lisbon, where Benfica recorded their biggest Champions League win, which cost Scott Parker his job as Club Brugge manager (36:49). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan can only begin in one place this week: Anfield, where Liverpool put 7 past Manchester United, equalling their worst top ever defeat (04:35). There’s a quick roundup of some other Premier League games, including Arsenal’s dramatic late win against Bournemouth (34:03), before catching up on some stuff around Europe (43:39). There were wins for Dortmund and Bayern, a big win for Atleti, a defeat for Napoli at home to Lazio, Roma getting the better of Juventus, and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up some midweek football, including Arsenal extending their lead to five points at the top of the Premier League (02:38), Grimsby Town and Sheffield United being two of the four non–Premier League sides in the FA Cup quarterfinals (10:28) and another red card for José Mourinho. They then open the mailbag and get philosophical about a big question relating to nostalgia in football design and kit cycles (19:56), before they design their perfect matches (38:16) and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin in Germany, where five points separate the Bundesliga’s top five and Bayern beat Union in a top-of-the-table clash (06:37). Then they head to Spain for the Madrid derby (13:40) and France for PSG’s win over Marseille (18:03). Napoli also extended their lead in Serie A (22:33). Meanwhile, in the U.K., Manchester United won their first silverware since 2017 (24:23), Celtic retained the Scottish League Cup (34:14) and the government dropped its white paper recommending an independent regulator of its footballing pyramid (36:38). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a brief tribute to legendary commentator John Motson (02:06), who passed away today, before wrapping up this week’s Champions League games. They begin in Leipzig, where Marco Rose’s side held Manchester City to a draw (06:05), before heading to Anfield, where Liverpool shipped five to Real Madrid (13:20). Napoli overcame Eintracht in Frankfurt (33:46) and Inter narrowly beat Porto to leave most of the ties in the balance for the second legs. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a few early shout-outs, Musa and Ryan begin this week by chatting about the two submitted bids to buy Manchester United and what it could mean for the club (08:59). They then round up some other games from the Premier League weekend (28:45), which saw Arsenal return to the top of the league and Chelsea’s struggles continue (35:55), before they touch on a late Lionel Messi winner (43:53), a Bundesliga title race and more! Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City are at the top of the Premier League, so Musa and Ryan begin with a chat about their win over Arsenal that saw them overtake the Gunners on goal difference and what it could mean for the title race (04:35). They then round up this week’s return of the Champions League (21:35) before finishing up with their thoughts about UEFA’s report on the Champions League final, which pointed the blame at UEFA itself and not Liverpool fans (34:47). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the dispute between Canadian national team players and the Canadian Soccer Association over pay equity and the federation announcing budget cuts ahead of this year’s World Cup (06:53). Also, since we last spoke, the European Super League has got a new website, so there’s obviously talk about the competition that no one seems to want, apart from the people trying to form it (13:04). Finally, there were some dodgy VAR calls in the Premier League (30:03), Real Madrid are world champions, and Manchester United look set to push Chelsea all the way in the WSL. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a brief discussion on the CPS no longer pursuing the Mason Greenwood case (5:33). They then move on to a wild Premier League weekend, as Everton deservedly beat Arsenal in Sean Dyche’s first game in charge (11:43) and Spurs did their North London rivals a favour by beating Manchester City thanks to Harry Kane’s record-breaking goal (19:37). There’s chat about Wolves’ win over Liverpool (27:32) and the rest of the Premier League results (33:50) before heading to the continent for the Milan derby (45:26) and a round-up of some other key games. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence in any form, help is available. Refuge provides free, confidential support 24/7. Call 0808-2000-247, or visit refuge.org. Women’s Aid is also available at Womensaid.org or 0808-2000-247, a Men’s Advice Line is available at 0808-801-0327, and the National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0800-999-5428. For international resources on these topics, please visit spotify.com/resources. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A wild transfer window has come to a close, but before diving into some takeaways, Musa and Ryan round up some midweek fixtures (04:15). They chat about Barcelona’s win over Betis, PSG beating Montpellier, Cremonese’s historic win over Roma in the Coppa Italia, Cancelo’s Bayern debut and Newcastle going back to a Wembley final for the first time in 24 years to face Manchester United in the EFL Cup final. They then discuss Enzo Fernández’s move to Chelsea (21:57) as well as some other transfers that caught their eyes during the window, and there's some chat about the record spending from Premier League clubs this January. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with running through some key results from the men’s FA Cup third round (04:14) before shouting out some notable scores in the women’s FA Cup. Then, it’s on to the Bundesliga, where another Bayern draw and Union’s win in the derby means that—for a week or so, at least—there is a real chance of a title race (16:52). They discuss Napoli’s win over Roma looking like the title will be heading there (31:37), plus another poor result for Milan, a quick dart to La Liga (43:54), and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan do a quick roundup of some midweek fixtures, including Barcelona Femení’s record 50th league win in a row (2:49), the men’s Copa del Rey win over Real Sociedad, the Bundesliga’s Englische Woche, the Carabao Cup, and Serie A. Then, after a clampdown on illegal streaming in the UK was announced, they discuss the ways in which football can adapt its broadcasting in line with the times (18:30), before wrapping up on a quick fire transfer mailbag (40:54). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was 'Stadio' Derby weekend in the Premier League, so Musa and Ryan start with Arsenal’s win over Manchester United, after another impressive performance at Emirates Stadium (03:06). They wrap up some other Premier League stuff (27:02), including another Erling Haaland hat trick and West Ham heaping more pressure on Everton. They chat about a few big games in Spain (34:09) and the return of the Bundesliga, which saw goals galore, before finishing of Juventus’s 3-3 draw with Atalanta in the weekend after Juventus was docked 15 points for alleged transfer irregularities (40:17). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Crystal Palace salvaging a late draw against Manchester United thanks to an incredible Michael Elise free kick (05:50), and they do a quick roundup of the FA Cup replays (14:02). Next up, it’s two troubling stories: the findings of the independent panel review of former Crawley Town manager John Yems’s use of racist language (21:21) and Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir’s case against Lyon for maternity pay (29:39). Finally, they discuss the current goings-on at Everton, in a grim time for the club and its fans (38:21). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan have a lot to get through this week! They begin with Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Manchester derby (04:23), before discussing Arsenal’s first win at Spurs since 2014 (24:30). They chat about Brighton being amazing again (40:36) and round up some other Premier League stuff before moving onto Napoli’s incredible win over Juventus (54:01), the Basque derby and Barcelona winning the Spanish Super Cup (60:39), and PSG again slipping up in Rennes. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by discussing the English FA’s statement condemning discriminatory chanting and behaviour, after numerous examples of recent homophobic chants directed toward Chelsea players and fans (02:18), whether it is enough, and what the wider football community can do to stop such chants from happening. In Part 2, they round up some action from the Coppa Italia (16:53) and the Spanish Super Cup (23:38) before heaping praise on Southampton following their brilliant win over Manchester City (25:28), the rest of the Carabao Cup games, Lionel Messi’s first game back for PSG, and more. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan recorded a bit later on Monday, just after the news of Gareth Bale’s retirement broke, so they begin by reacting to the news and discussing his career (05:09). There’s some chat about the pushback against Noël Le Graët’s comments on Zinedine Zidane (13:16), a Mourinho-less Roma’s late equalizer at San Siro, and a win for Napoli at the top of Serie A (25:02). Plus, Barcelona suffered against Atleti, and Villarreal beat Real Madrid in La Liga (30:21). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the first show of 2023, so happy New Year to everyone! Musa and Ryan begin with a small tribute to the late, great Pelé (04:52), before touching on the publicized feud between the Reynas and the Berhalters in U.S. soccer (11:15). They then move on to the Premier League (16:18) after this midweek round of fixtures and chat about Leeds, Fulham, Brighton, and Southampton, as well as good results for Spurs and Manchester United. Finally, there’s a quick round-up of some Serie A (46:00), the Copa del Rey, and a shout for Lens. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the final episode of the year and that means it’s the fourth edition of the annual awards that nobody asked for! Musa and Ryan are back with the 2022 Stadios, in which they dish out gongs for the Existential Moment of the Year (06:38), the Big Mood (12:18), the Prop Joe award for the biggest finessed glow-up (15:50) and the Ballon d’Rip (22:39). There are also awards for the Goal of the Year (26:08); the Angry Goal of the Year (35:50); the team (40:22), coach (45:51), and player of the year; (53:02), and the main award: the 2022 Catfish of the Year (63:40). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the penultimate episode of this year, Musa and Ryan read out over 50 submissions from listeners, containing things in football that they were grateful for in 2022. There are clubs, players, experiences, major tournament moments, as well as things far closer to home, personal and touching. Thank you to everyone who sent them in and sorry we couldn’t get through them all. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that the dust has settled on one of the greatest finals of all time, Musa and Ryan take a step back to discuss how they feel about the 2022 World Cup. They begin by chatting about what may go down as one of the most complex sporting events in modern times, the surrounding discourse, and what it may mean for future editions of the World Cup (03:36). In Part 2, they celebrate the players, moments, and stories they enjoyed, and they pick a team, coach, and goals of the tournament (23:13). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a 'Stadio' x 'Wrighty’s House' World Cup final crossover episode! Musa and Ryan are joined by Ian Wright to talk about Argentina winning the World Cup (05:33). They chat about Lionel Messi finally getting his hands on the trophy he most wanted, how France will be back, the impressive performances of both sides, and lots of flowers for Lionel Scaloni. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Guest: Ian Wright Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France will join Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final. Musa and Ryan discuss their 2-0 win over Morocco (06:41), which was far from easy going. They chat about the game, the tournaments for both sides so far, and how Morocco’s progress through to the semifinal stage means so much for so many (39:46). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Argentina progressing to the World Cup final following their 3-0 win over Croatia (02:11). They discuss Lionel Messi’s goal and assists as well as the wonderful performance from Julián Álvarez, before heaping praise on Luka Modrić (28:44). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by paying tribute to Grant Wahl, who sadly passed away in Qatar while covering the World Cup (00:42). They then move on to the remaining quarterfinals, beginning with Morocco’s win over Portugal to become the first African team into a men’s World Cup semifinal (05:52), where they will meet France following their 2-1 win over England (26:26). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan instantly react to Argentina’s victory over the Netherlands on penalties, after a goal and an assist for Lionel Messi and two goals for Wout Weghorst (02:20). They then talk about the other Friday quarterfinal, which saw Croatia eliminate another side on penalties (24:36)—this time Brazil—sending them through to face Argentina in the semifinal. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup quarterfinals are set! Musa and Ryan begin with Morocco’s incredible penalty shootout victory over Spain, which saw them through to the last eight for the first time (03:42), Portugal’s thrashing of Switzerland thanks to a Gonçalo Ramos hat-trick (20:49), Croatia’s penalty shootout win over Japan (34:14) and Brazil’s impressive victory over Korea Republic (39:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s only one place to begin, and that is with Netherlands’ 3-1 victory over the USMNT. Musa and Ryan discuss how the Dutch won it, what the U.S. could’ve done better, and whether Gregg Berhalter coached this side to its potential (03:40), as well as the tactical battle with Louis van Gaal. The Netherlands will face Argentina in the quarterfinal, who eliminated Australia with a 2-1 win (23:41) that included Lionel Messi’s 789th career goal in his 1,000th game. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin in Group H (03:20), which saw Uruguay exit the tournament despite beating Ghana, thanks to a stoppage time Hwang-Hee Chan goal, which sent Korea Republic through to the knockouts. Next up, it’s on to Group G (19:09), where Switzerland beat Serbia 3-2 in a thriller and Brazil secured top, despite losing to a late Cameroon goal, which resulted in a memorable Vincent Aboubakar sending off. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Episode 300 of 'Stadio' and this week we were treated to some chaos! Musa and Ryan react to Japan topping Group E by beating Spain 2-1, who also joined them in the second round (03:08). Germany went out (13:45), despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 in a game which saw Stephanie Frappart become the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup game. They also chat about Morocco and Croatia progressing from Group F (20:31), as well as Belgium’s exit. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Australia advancing to the World Cup knockouts for the first time since 2006 (02:41), where they will face Argentina, who cruised through against Poland. Poland was saved by fewer yellow cards and a late Saudi Arabia goal, which eliminated a desperately unlucky Mexico (18:30). France will be waiting for them as they've rotated heavily after their defeat against Tunisia, having already topped the group. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin the episode with England and the USA progressing through Group B at the World Cup thanks to wins over Wales and Iran, respectively (05:20). They then talk about their next opponents, Senegal (19:40) and the Netherlands (23:14), who both qualified from Group A. They break down the action from Monday (28:59), and finally chat about the entire Juventus board resigning (41:32). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Spain and Germany’s 1-1 draw in a brilliant Sunday night game (03:12), as well as Costa Rica’s win over Japan (19:07) making the Group E qualification up for grabs. Canada were the first to be eliminated from Group F, following a defeat against Croatia. Plus, Morocco’s incredible win against Belgium (20:53), Argentina getting back on course (29:43), Robert Lewandowksi’s first World Cup goal (36:40), a huge win for Australia (39:22), and France beating Denmark. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a special occasion, so Musa and Ryan are joined by the one and only Chris Ryan to chat about the Ringer Derby (a.k.a. England vs. USA) ending in a draw (01:59), which puts Greg Berhalter’s qualification fate in their own hands. Then Musa and Ryan round up the other Men’s World Cup games from Thursday and Friday (25:08). Plus, some Women’s Champion’s League chat, including a wondergoal from Cláudia Pina (44:55). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Wednesday’s World Cup games, including Japan’s come-from-behind win over Germany (02:40), Spain hitting seven past Costa Rica (11:01), Belgium escaping with a win against Canada (18:39), and some of Tuesday’s matches. They chat about some more off-field stuff in the World Cup (29:09) before shouting out the Women’s Champions League, which was taking place at the time of recording, and wrap up briefly with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United and the Glazers putting the club up for sale. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up the first four games of the tournament, beginning with USA and Wales’s 1-1 draw, featuring a wonderful Timothy Weah goal and a late Gareth Bale penalty (02:34), before looking back at Netherlands’ win over Senegal, England’s win over Iran and Ecuador’s win over hosts Qatar. They then chat about some off the field stuff so far, including Gianni Infantino’s bizarre opening speech and various teams deciding to reverse course and not wear the OneLove armband (20:40). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode before the tournament, Musa and Ryan look ahead to the men’s World Cup. They begin with how they are feeling ahead of the tournament, the issues surrounding it, and why it feels like a major point in football’s history (02:50). They then focus on the football itself, chatting about who could win but also how it could be too difficult to call (19:12). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the last weekend before the men’s World Cup, Musa and Ryan begin with Brentford’s win over Manchester City (04:44) that allowed Arsenal to extend their lead to five points at the top of the Premier League (13:18), Newcastle’s win over Chelsea, Spurs’ seven-goal thriller against Leeds, an impressive start for Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and the rest of the Premier League. They then head to the Bundesliga, where Freiburg beat Union to go second into the break (33:37), before heading to Ligue 1, which saw a dramatic late win for Marseille, and Serie A, where Napoli’s unbeaten run continued. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up some of the midweek action, including Napoli extending their lead at the top of Serie A (3:55), Gerard Piqué being sent off in his final game despite not even being on the pitch (6:43), and some big results in the Bundesliga (15:13) and the EFL Cup, including how Brighton impressed again (16:52). They chat a bit about Spurs in the long term (23:08), plus how the fixture list is impacting sides ahead of the World Cup (31:58), A22’s eventful meeting with UEFA this week (40:26), and some thoughts ahead of the World Cup. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wow, where to even begin? Musa and Ryan react to the breaking news that Liverpool owners, FSG, are willing to listen to offers for the club (03:08), Southampton firing Ralph Hasenhüttl (11:30), and the draws to the Champions League (14:00), Europa League (23:42) and Conference League. They then manage to talk about some actual football (27:19), including LAFC’s first MLS Cup win (28:07), derbies and big games in Italy (31:26) and Spain (36:14), Gerard Piqué’s retirement, and finally, a wild weekend in the Premier League (42:41). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Champions League group stages are done, so Musa and Ryan take a look at the final match day, including Chelsea (04:19) and Spurs topping their groups (08:50) and Eintracht Frankfurt progressing at the first time of asking (14:41). There’s chat about Benfica, PSG, Real Madrid, and Leipzig (20:58), plus Juve’s troubles (28:36) as they fell into the Europa League. Finally, a roundup of the rest of the final match day, a bit of a look-ahead to the knockout stages, and talk of whether they will miss the current format when it goes away 2024 (42:52). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick roundup of some big games this weekend, including the NWSL championship, MLS conference finals, Copa Libertadores, and more (04:16). They then head to the Premier League, where Roberto De Zerbi’s brilliant Brighton side were victorious against former boss Graham Potter’s Chelsea for the first time (11:53). Plus, Leeds got a last-minute winner against Liverpool (23:07) at Anfield and the rest of the results in England’s top flight (30:00), including Arsenal remaining top (43:18). They wrap up with a quick trip around the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A (48:38). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where to even begin? Well, Musa and Ryan start with a brief roundup of Wednesday’s Women’s Champions League games (2:45), before focusing on the drama of the men’s (6:56). They chat about Atleti’s exit after a post-final-whistle lifeline (11:26), another disappointing exit (19:40), Spurs’ roller-coaster final few minutes (28:29), and the rest of this week’s action (42:25). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with some cool news and then wrap up a big weekend in the Premier League, including wins for sides in the mid and lower parts of the table (12:28). Next up, it’s on to Aston Villa’s 4-0 win over Brentford, the sacking of Steven Gerrard, and where both he and the club go from here (30:25), before finally rounding up some results in Germany, Spain, and Italy (46:21). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the first half of the opening games in this year’s Women’s Champions League group stages, which saw Arsenal put five past Lyon in a historic away win (04:44), Barcelona hammering Benfica 9-0, and wins for Juventus and Bayern. Next up, it’s a quick roundup of the Premier League, including some love for Crystal Palace and Patrick Vieira (18:07), before focusing their attention on Manchester United’s impressive win over Spurs (24:55), before a quick nod to some stuff elsewhere. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan focus their attention on three huge games this weekend. They begin at the Bernabéu, where Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in the first Clásico of the season (2:32), before heading to the Parc des Princes, which saw PSG narrowly defeat Marseille 1-0, thanks to a Neymar goal (16:32). In the Premier League, Liverpool and Manchester City served up another thriller, with Jürgen Klopp’s side getting the better of the champions (27:14). Elsewhere, Union are still top of the Bundesliga and Napoli continue to top Serie A. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about another week of Champions League chaos! They begin with Spurs’ win over Eintracht Frankfurt to make it two wins in a difficult week for the club (08:19) and Barcelona’s 3-3 draw with Inter that left them perilously close to another group-stage exit (12:08). There’s a lot of love for Napoli (17:09), Mohamed Salah’s record hat trick in Liverpool’s win over Rangers, Club Brugge’s first progression from the group stage (25:29), and all the rest of the action, including more drama for PSG (34:06). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After recapping England's win over the USWNT on Friday (04:58) and giving some Premier League shout-outs (06:52), Musa and Ryan focus on Arsenal’s win over Liverpool that capped a big week for Mikel Arteta and his squad (18:15). There was a huge game on Saturday night in Germany, where Dortmund scored a last-minute equalizer to share the points with Bayern (39:12), plus Union staying top and Xabi Alonso’s winning start at Leverkusen. Finally, there’s also chat about Milan’s 2-0 win over Juventus (56:27) and more! Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, a report was published detailing sustained and widespread abuse throughout the NWSL. Musa and Ryan begin by summarizing Sally Yates’s report, what led to it, and the immediate outcomes from its publication (04:19). Next up, it’s the Champions League, where Jude Bellingham once again stole the show in Dortmund’s win over Sevilla, which saw Julen Lopetegui lose his job (17:52). They round up the rest of the games (36:22), including Napoli’s demolition of Ajax (46:36), plus Xabi Alonso becomes Bayer Leverkusen’s new head coach and much more. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the tragic events in Indonesia, where almost 200 fans lost their lives at the Kanjuruhan Stadium (04:54). They then move on to the football, with a focus on the two big derbies from the Premier League weekend: Manchester City’s win in the Manchester derby (08:06) and Arsenal’s win over Spurs in the North London derby (30:48). There’s also a lot of love for Brighton (43:49), some instant reaction to the Women’s Champions League draw, and a quick trip around Europe (49:32). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan do a quick recap of some news from this week (04:25), including the Women’s Champions League qualifiers, Hummel’s Denmark kits, and Jenni Hermoso's speaking out on the situation with the Spanish national side. Then it’s time for the return of What-If! They ask, what if Xavi had accepted Milan’s offer and moved there in 1998 (18:10), and if Luis Figo had stayed at Barcelona (35:12) instead of heading to Real Madrid in 2000? Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan look back at a record-breaking weekend for attendance in the WSL (05:35), which included a North London Derby win for Arsenal, Chelsea bouncing back from a disappointing opening day, and Everton’s win at Anfield over newly promoted Liverpool. There’s a quick shout for the Frauen Bundesliga (12:02) before moving on to the news that 15 players have resigned from the Spain women’s national team (19:41). Finally, they discuss some concerns about the England men’s team ahead of the World Cup and following their UEFA Nations League A relegation (29:40). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan recap some of the goings-on around European football from the weekend. They begin in Germany, where Union remained top, Bayern lost again to Augsburg, and Dortmund won the derby against Schalke (02:32). There were goals and big results on the WSL’s return (06:28), as newly promoted Liverpool beat champion Chelsea and Aston Villa beat Manchester City in a seven-goal thriller! They also discuss key games from Serie A (10:39) and the Premier League (15:02) before moving on to the Madrid Derby (29:08), which saw grimness off the pitch and some greatness on it. Finally, they answer a few questions on De Zerbi, expanding the Women’s Champions League, and more. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Champions League told us a lot about some teams and little about others. Musa and Ryan round up this week’s action for Europe’s premier club competition, including Bayern’s 2-0 win over Barcelona, Manchester City’s come-from-behind win over Dortmund, Sporting beating Spurs, and more worries for Juventus (2:51). Then, after Todd Boehly’s suggestion that the Premier League should have an all-star game, they chat about the possibility and whether it would be such a bad idea (25:26). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are on the move, recording in a cafe at the airport for the very first time! They touch on football being suspended in the U.K. (3:16) before talking about some of the football that did occur. They start with Boca’s Superclàsico win over River Plate (6:24), before moving on to the Bundesliga, where Union are top, Freiburg are second, and Bayern drew their third game in a row (9:25). They head to La Liga, which saw a life saved in no small part thanks to Cádiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma (19:25). They wrap up in Serie A, which saw late wins for Napoli, Milan, and Inter (26:43), and more struggles for Juventus (28:14). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The group stage of this year’s Champions League got underway this week, so Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up some seismic results from Matchday 1. They start in Leipzig, where Shakhtar pulled off a shocking 4-1 win that cost Domenico Tedesco his job (08:16). Plus, they heap praise on Napoli for their win over Liverpool (12:41), and discuss a Richarlison double that helped Spurs beat Marseille (18:12), fun Celtic (22:36) and the rest of the action, as well as Keira Walsh’s move to Barcelona (34:47). In Part 2, they discuss Thomas Tuchel being sacked by Chelsea and Graham Potter taking charge, including what it means for both men and the direction of the club (36:39). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the Stadio Derby this weekend, so Musa and Ryan reflect on Manchester United’s 3-1 over Arsenal at Old Trafford (02:57), which saw a debut goal for Antony and two for Marcus Rashford. They then wrap up some other Premier League results (20:14) and reluctantly discuss VAR (27:41), head over to Milan for another derby, where Milan beat Inter in San Siro (34:09) and round-up some over results around Europe, including Freiburg being top of the Bundesliga (41:07) and Villarreal yet to concede a goal in La Liga (46:37). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan quickly round up some midweek fixtures, including wins for Manchester United, Arsenal, another hat trick for Erling Haaland, Southampton beating Chelsea, Atalanta topping Serie A, Ireland women making the World Cup qualifiers for the first time, and more (03:39). They then chat about the summer transfer window closing (20:20), including big signings such as Antony to Manchester United (27:50), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea (37:11), and Arthur to Liverpool (42:26). Finally, they reflect on the huge gulf in spending between the Premier League and the other European leagues (45:53). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri to chat a bit about Notting Hill Carnival, before moving on to the incredible start to Premier League life for Erling Haaland (03:46). They give him a load of flowers after his hat-trick against Crystal Palace and ponder whether the Premier League has ever seen a striker like him before. There’s also chat about Scott Parker’s sacking from Bournemouth (19:36) and the goings on at Aston Villa and Leicester City following their poor starts to the season (30:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrating is bad, apparently, so Musa and Ryan run through the Premier League results and decide who is allowed to celebrate and who isn’t (04.57), including Liverpool’s Premier League record equalling win, back to back wins for Manchester United and Arsenal maintaining their 100% start. They round up some results around Europe (25.16), big starts for PSG and Bayern coming to a halt (32.33) and a few teams they have concerns about, after the first few games (45.07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After another chaotic summer for Barcelona, it might be easy to overlook the team's otherworldly young core. Musa and Ryan discuss the likes of Ansu Fati, Pedri, Gavi, et al., and how Barca’s signings could affect their pathway and progress (07:54). They then discuss Alexander Isak’s transfer to Newcastle (28:15) and Callum Hudson-Odoi’s rumored loan to Bayer Leverkusen (37:05). Finally, after recent online discourse, they chat about what makes the Bundesliga—and other leagues—great, even when one side regularly wins the title (43:34). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn, in person for the first time! They chat a little about 'Bullet Train' and 'Elvis' (01:00), before giving a huge bunch of flowers to Jill Scott and Ellen White, after they announced their retirements from football this week (08:52). Then, they discuss Manchester United’s win over Liverpool and how the Premier League is shaping up so far (21:34). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin this week with Leeds’ ferocious 3-0 win over Chelsea with very impressive performance from Jesse Marsch’s side (4:31). Next up, it’s Newcastle and Manchester City’s six-goal thriller (18:25) and did Kieran Trippier show us an example of a spiritual red card? There’s some Arsenal chat after they remain the only Premier League side with a 100 percent record (30:52), plus shouts to Brighton and a wrap-up of some of the other games (33:31) before a quick roundup of Ligue 1, Serie A, the Bundesliga, and La Liga (40:00). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan open up the mailbag for the first time this season. They answer questions on Ben Chilwell’s place at Chelsea following the arrival of Marc Cucurella (04:42), Elon Musk pretending to buy Manchester United (11:20), a karmic Premier League (14:32), a manager 'Royal Rumble' (20:31), and where they would award the 2030 men’s World Cup (26:47). They also discuss who will be this season’s "always watch" (30:21) and a couple of transfers, including possible destinations for Christian Pulisic (35:37). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to chat about Liverpool’s draw with Crystal Palace, in which Darwin Núñez was sent off for headbutting Joachim Andersen (03:49). They discuss Núñez’s reaction and whether—in the long run—Liverpool’s new signing learned a valuable lesson. They also chat about Arsenal’s win over Leicester, including praise for William Saliba and Gabriel Jesus (24:37), talk a little more about Manchester United (37:03), give flowers to Jamie Bynoe-Gittens after his first Bundesliga goal (42:10), and much more! Host: Ian Wright Guest: Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back to talk about a weekend of fixtures that were as hot as the weather. They round up some of the key results around Europe after the returns of La Liga and Serie A (04:23), before heading to Stamford Bridge to chat about Chelsea and Spurs’ fiery draw (16:52) and give some Premier League shout-outs (37:15). Then, they look back at Brentford’s surgical dismantling of Manchester United, which highlighted numerous flaws in Erik ten Hag’s side and saw plenty of online "Ewok-ing" (40:42). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back to catch up a bit before discussing Real Madrid’s win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the European Super Cup (08:31), plus some transfers since the last episode, including Timo Werner’s return to Leipzig (16:05) and Musa reacts to seeing Georginio Wijnaldum’s announcement video for the first time. Then, in a week when the Benjamin Mendy and Ryan Giggs trials began, with the backdrop of allegations against another current Premier League footballer, they discuss the dangers of football tribalism in response to troubling allegations or criticism of clubs (20:35). Content warning: This final segment contains references to cases containing accounts of sexual assault, domestic violence, and rape. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga to look back on the Premier League’s opening weekend and hand out a whole load of flowers! They begin with Fulham’s impressive display in their 2-2 draw with Liverpool (01:06), before moving on to Brighton, who secured a first ever win at Old Trafford (10:21). Flowers also go to Brentford for coming back from 2-0 down to salvage a draw at Leicester (20:01), Spurs for coming from behind to hammer Southampton (21:56), Erling Haaland for his first two Manchester City goals (27:34), Bournemouth for their win on their top-flight return (35:42), and more. Host: Ian Wright Guest: Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are still bathing in the warm rays of England’s Euros win (00:39), but they turn their attention to some of the results from men’s club football over the weekend. They chat a bit about whether Liverpool have exposed a potential problem for Manchester City and what else could be taken away from their 3-1 Community Shield victory (08:03). They then go to Germany, where Sadio Mané scored for Bayern in their Super Cup win over Leipzig (23:12) and then discuss PSV’s win over Ajax (28:50). Plus, there’s some chat about Dortmund (32:45), German Cup upsets (36:25), and some lovely transfers. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to talk about England winning Euro 2022 (00:53) in front of a record crowd at Wembley! They discuss how the game played out against a very impressive and unlucky Germany (03:43), before giving flowers to Sarina Wiegman after she guided the Netherlands and England to wins in consecutive Euros (35:42). They also chat about the tournament performances of Beth Mead, Lena Oberdorf, and more, and examine the legacy the tournament will leave behind (40:37). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli! Musa and Ian sat down with Gabi at Arsenal’s preseason camp in Germany (11:04) and chatted about moving from Brazil, dealing with injury, his own development, and looking ahead to the new season. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Gabriel Martinelli Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan instantly react to Germany’s 2-1 win over France to set up a Euro 2022 final against England at Wembley Stadium (02:55). They discuss Alexandra Popp’s brace, her tournament overall, and more from another thrilling Euros knockout fixture. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to look back at England’s 4-0 win over Sweden to secure a place in Sunday’s Euro 2022 final at Wembley (00:30). They discuss the start, the goals, and, of course, another outrageous goal from Alessia Russo. They also chat about England’s path to the final, where they can improve even more, and, of course, there’s more praise for Sarina Wiegman. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with South Africa’s historic win over Morocco, to win the Women’s AFCON for the very first time (02:45). They then chat about Sweden and France competing in the Euros semifinals (12:30), before wrapping up some goings-on in the men’s game (28:34), including Bayern, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Barcelona debuts and Ben Mee’s carbon neutral Brentford transfer! Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan recap Germany’s 2-0 win over Austria to set up a Euro 2022 semifinal spot, where they will face France or the Netherlands (06:52). They then dive in to a couple more bits of transfer business (23:33), including yet another impressive signing in a good summer for Spurs (26:19). Side note: They would have loved to talk about the Ben Mee to Brentford signing, but that confirmation dropped after the recording. Then finally, they revisit a topic from a couple of months ago and read out some listener submissions (36:22). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to instantly recap a dramatic and tense night, which saw England come from behind to beat Spain 2-1 after extra-time (00.40) and book their place in the Euro 2022 semifinals. They talk about Spain’s control, England’s team selection, substitutions and the questions the game raised for Sarina Wiegman, as well as, of course, that Georgia Stanway winner! Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan have a quick catch-up, including Musa’s encounter with a Jedi, before moving on to rounding up the Euros' goings-on over the weekend, where all but one of the quarterfinalists were confirmed (07:39). In the second part of the show, they discuss some more transfers in the men’s game, including Koulibaly’s importance for Chelsea, Spurs’ depth (18:59), Lisandro Martinez following Erik ten Hag to Manchester United (28:51), and how on earth Barcelona are still signing players (35:10). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri to chat more Euros, including what the mood is like inside the England camp (4:14) and France’s narrow win over Belgium, which saw an injury to Marie-Antoinette Katoto (8:13), the rest of the games, and who look like the favorites at this stage of tournament. In Part 2, they discuss Raheem Sterling’s move to Chelsea, just how big a transfer it is, and what it could mean for other players in the squad, such as Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic (20:33). Hosts: Ian Wright Guest: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back! They begin with some big news for Musa (1:02), before moving on to Germany’s 2-0 win over Spain (9:37). They then answer some questions on some transfer talk, including about Barcelona, Paul Pogba, Wayne Rooney, and more (23:08). There will also be plenty more transfer talk on the summer moves so far over the next few episodes and in the domestic season previews! Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to chat about England’s historic 8-0 win over Norway, which included a Beth Mead hat trick (01:00). They talk about the game, Sarina Wiegman’s comments afterward, and how the result might help England later in the tournament, before taking a look at the rest of the teams so far after their first round of games (34:20). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Wrighty’s House' is back! Ian is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss a few signings, including Gabriel Jesus (02:15) and Kalvin Phillips (11:02), as well as some other transfer talk. Then, they look ahead to the Women’s Euros, which starts this week (20:25). They chat about England’s chances, some dark horses, and other sides that look strong going into the tournament. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a fun one today that goes a little all over the place before we take a brief summer break. Musa and Ryan quickly wrap up some results (05:00) from this week before moving on to some chat about summer transfers that look likely, like Darwin Núñez to Liverpool (09:14), and some they would like to see happen (15:19). They then answer some questions on which European football coaches would make it in the NFL (30:21) and imagine an alternative football structure (37:03). Thanks to everyone for listening this season and we’ll be back the last week of June, ahead of the women’s Euros. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Wales making it to their first World Cup in 64 years following a 1-0 win over Ukraine in another emotional encounter (02:09). They discuss the game and the surrounding context for both sides and nations before moving on to a bunch of What Ifs. First up: What if Aston Villa had been taken over instead of Manchester City in 2008 (19:18)? Then, what if Paul Pogba had joined Real Madrid instead of Manchester United in 2016 (44:52), and what if Brazil had won the 1982 World Cup (54:08). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss Ukraine’s momentous win over Scotland at Hampden Park to set up a final against Wales for World Cup qualification (03:28). There’s also chat about Argentina’s win against Italy at Wembley in La Finalissima (16:46) and a couple other bits of transfer news (31:42). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan quickly look back at some games since the last episode, including Nottingham Forest’s championship playoff final win and Barcelona’s Copa de la Reina victory (03:43). They talk about the potential departures of Sadio Mané from Liverpool and Robert Lewandowski from Bayern (15:35), and then open the mailbag to chat about salary caps (18:53), some other transfers (22:41), moments of joy from this season (31:43), the football version of HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ (35:17), and more. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Musa and Ryan focus on Real Madrid’s win over Liverpool in the Champions League final. They begin with the troubling scenes that occurred outside the stadium before the game (06:01), before switching focus to what happened on the pitch (24:28). There’s praise for Carlo Ancelotti and reflection on both Real Madrid and Liverpool’s seasons, before rounding up a couple of other fixtures that took place prior to recording. Please note: this was recorded before the Championship Playoff and Copa de la Reina finals on Sunday. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back to chat about Roma’s first major European trophy, following their 1-0 win over Feyenoord in the Conference League final (07:04). They talk about the game, plus the key players in what has been a memorable first season in charge for José Mourinho in the Italian capital. They then touch on a couple of other midweek games (33:29), a little bit on the Chelsea takeover being finalized (36:07), and more. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Carl Anka and Mayowa Quadri to chat about Lyon’s win over Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League final (4:18). Next up, it’s on to the Premier League (19:11), including Leeds and Burnley’s final-day fight to avoid relegation (25:42), plus some Arsenal chat (32:27), and love for Brighton (36:39) and Brentford (48:22). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Carl Anka and Mayowa Quadri Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan wrap up a dramatic Premier League final day, during which Manchester City secured a fourth title in five seasons (4:06) and Spurs sealed their place in the Champions League in some style (19:02). They touch on a few other things from the final day before moving on to Milan’s first Scudetto in 11 years (28:35), the German Cup final (35:13), a shout for Rangers’ Scottish Cup final win, and Kylian Mbappé’s announcement that he will stay at PSG (42:34). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Eintracht Frankfurt’s win over Rangers in the Europa League final, which clinched their first European title since 1980 (02:00) and will see them compete in Europe’s top club competition for the first time since 1960! There’s praise for Oliver Glasner as well as Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his Rangers side, who still have a chance to finish this brilliant season with silverware. They then discuss the collective bargaining agreement that will see equal pay for the U.S. men’s and women’s teams (27:17) and whether this could act as a model for other national federations, plus a quick look-ahead to the Women’s Champions League final (30:02). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the news that 17-year-old Blackpool player Jake Daniels became the first active professional men’s player in the U.K. to come out as gay in over 30 years (03:22) and what this could mean for men’s football. They then discuss Newcastle’s win over Arsenal (19:08), which all but ends the Gunners’ hopes of Champions League qualification, plus a quick round-up of some other football around Europe (40:31). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Jeanette Kwakye, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and Musa Okwonga! They begin this week with the Women’s FA Cup final, in which Chelsea beat Man City 3-2 in extra time to secure the double (02:37). They then touch on some of the goings-on in the Premier League (20:08), before going back to Wembley for the Men’s FA Cup final, where Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to lock up their second trophy of the season (31:07). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Jeanette Kwakye, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Musa Okwonga Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the 250th episode of 'Stadio'! Musa and Ryan begin with Inter’s 4-2 extra-time win over Juventus in the Coppa Italia final (04:08), before talking about Celtic’s title win and their resurgence under Ange Postecoglou (16:41) and rounding up some other results midweek (23:34). They then talk about Erling Haaland’s move to Manchester City (30:46) and UEFA’s confirmation of the reforms to European competitions from the 2024-25 season (41:03). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly. Before that, Flo and Ian chat about Vivianne Miedema’s new Arsenal deal, and the final day of the Barclays WSL season (01:19). Then, Chloe joins them to chat about her recent return from a long-term injury, this Saturday’s Women’s FA Cup Final, securing Champions League qualification, and more (10:31). In Part 2, Ryan Hunn joins Ian to chat to Calum Jacobs, the editor of the book ‘A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped the Modern Game,' which features essays from Musa Okwonga, Jeanette Kwakye, and many others (36:25). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Chloe Kelly, Ryan Hunn, and Calum Jacobs Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the business end of the season, so Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up some key results around Europe this weekend, including title wins, races for European football, and relegation battles (2:31), before moving on to focus on the Premier League. Liverpool’s draw with Spurs (16:23) dented their title hopes, while also having consequences in the race for top four. It’s advantage Manchester City in the title race (26:41), after they responded by hammering Newcastle to improve their goal difference as well as their lead at the top. There’s a roundup of the rest of the Premier League, including what's next for Watford after they were relegated at the weekend (32:14), plus more drama in the relegation battle, Brighton’s biggest-ever top-flight win (39:01), which saw them beat Manchester United 4-0, and more! Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss the Europa League and Conference League semifinals, which saw Eintracht Frankfurt go through to their first European final in 42 years (04:33) after beating West Ham. They’ll face Rangers (20:08), who beat RB Leipzig 3-1 to set up a historic Europa League final in Seville. In the Conference League, Roma progressed against Leicester and will face Feyenoord (27.32). They also answer a couple of questions about what happened this week! Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recorded on Spotify Live straight after the game, Musa and Ryan instantly react to another Real Madrid dramatic comeback, this time against Manchester City at the Bernabéu (01:02). They talk about Carlo Ancelotti’s men's path to the final, how they keep managing to do this, Pep getting it pretty much spot on, and the margins that could’ve seen the result go the other way. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss Liverpool’s 3-2 win away at Villarreal, which—despite a first-half scare—was enough to send them through to a third Champions League final in five years (01:47). They then round up some other key games from Monday and Tuesday, including Fulham's and Bournemouth’s automatic promotion back to the Premier League and Nottingham Forest narrowly missing out after an incredible season turnaround (24:46). Gladbach’s win over Leipzig means Freiburg’s Champions League qualification is in their own hands and Manchester United looked pretty good as they beat Brentford 3-0 at Old Trafford (31:13). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After attending one of them, Musa and Ryan begin with the two Women’s Champions League semifinals, which saw Barcelona progress against Wolfsburg and Lyon go through against PSG to set up a showdown later this month in Turin (02:41). They then discuss Carlo Ancelotti leading Real Madrid to the La Liga title (19:32), Trabzonspor’s first league title in 38 years (28:37), plus some Premier League (31:44), Bundesliga (39:16), and more! Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first legs of the Europa League and Conference League semifinals took place on Thursday, so Musa and Ryan are back to do a roundup of them all: wins for Eintracht Frankfurt over West Ham (2:00), RB Leipzig against Rangers (13:18), and Feyenoord over Marseille in a fiery De Kuip (18:16), while Leicester and Roma ended all square (24:14). There’s also chat about a couple of other games (29:46), plus the news that Jûrgen Klopp has extended his Liverpool contract, which will keep him at the club until 2026 (34:15).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss this week’s men’s Champions League semifinal first legs, which were very different but equally engrossing. They begin at the Etihad with one of the all-time great semifinal games between Manchester City and Real Madrid (06:47), which saw Pep Guardiola’s team take a narrow 4-3 lead as they head to Madrid. They then go to Anfield, where Liverpool broke down a stubborn and well-organized Villarreal team to lead the tie 2-0 at the halfway stage (31:47). There’s love for some of the amazing midfielders on show this week, plus a quick mention of some Serie A title-race drama. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Carl Anka and Musa Okwonga to chat about the Merseyside Derby, where Liverpool beat Everton to maintain pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table (01:01). They also discuss Arsenal’s win over Manchester United and some other Premier League talking points (23:23), before wrapping up the Barclays FAWSL (45:01) and giving out some flowers for Real Betis’s Copa del Rey victory. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Carl Anka and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to talk about being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame alongside Vincent Kompany, Paul Scholes, Didier Drogba, Sergio Agüero, and Peter Schmeichel. They talk about what it means, how the early days at Crystal Palace shaped his career, and the importance of Steve Coppell (00:56). Then, Ryan Hunn joins Ian to chat about Arsenal’s 4-2 win away at Chelsea (24:15), Manchester City returning to the top of the table (43:15), and the other Premier League games from Wednesday night. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Musa Okwonga, Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a bit of a swap in the Ringer FC schedule, so Musa and Ryan return sooner than planned to talk about Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Manchester United at Anfield to go to top of the Premier League, for now at least (01:07). They touch on a couple of other games from Tuesday night (20:54) including Inter’s win over Milan to go through to the Coppa Italia final and Freiburg making it to the first German Cup final in their history. There’s also a recap of the Women’s FA Cup semifinals (26:34), some Monday night results, and the big story in Spain about the controversy around Gerard Piqué and the Spanish Football Federation’s business dealings with the Spanish Super Cup (47:05). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by rounding up a busy weekend of European football, including some key results in Spain, France, and Germany, as well as the Dutch Cup final and the Scottish Cup semifinals (01:20). Next up, it’s on to the men’s FA Cup semifinals, where Liverpool blew Manchester City away in the opening stages on Saturday to win 3-2 despite a late City resurgence (16:58). On Sunday, Chelsea did enough to see off Crystal Palace and set up a repeat of this year’s Carabao Cup Final (31:20). There’s also a brief wrap-up of the Premier League weekend, which saw more twists in the race for the top four as well as another win for Brentford and Burnley’s sacking of Sean Dyche (42:34). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan do their best to deal with an incredible week of Champions League action, that saw chaos, drama, and upsets. They begin with probably the biggest actual result of the round, Villarreal’s 1-1 draw that was enough to see them knock out Bayern in Munich (3:19), before touching on Liverpool progressing as expected, despite a resurgence from Benfica (19:09). Next up, it’s on to the chaos at the Wanda, between Atlético Madrid and Manchester City (21:46), before rounding up with Real Madrid going through against Chelsea in a dramatic game at the Bernabéu (41:59). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes to chat with a very special guest: former Arsenal and current Wolfsburg forward Jill Roord! They begin by talking about Roord as a player (01:18), before chatting about her time at Arsenal, in Germany, playing for the Netherlands national side, working under Sarina Wiegman and the upcoming Champions League tie against Barcelona in a sold-out Camp Nou (12:48). Ian and Flo then discuss the announcement that Leah Williamson is England’s new captain ahead of this summer’s Euros (30:14). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Loyd-Hughes and Jill Roord Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a huge weekend up and down the Premier League, so Musa and Ryan begin at the Etihad, where Manchester City and Liverpool drew 2-2 in one of the most anticipated games of the season (04:24). Next up, there’s praise for Chelsea, who bounced back from a difficult week with an impressive display against Southampton (23:09), plus the race for top four, which saw defeats for Arsenal and Manchester United as Spurs move into pole position (30:22). There’s also chat about the rest of the Premier League and a couple of results elsewhere. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up an amazing week of Champions League quarterfinal first legs, beginning at Stamford Bridge, where another Karim Benzema hat trick gave Real Madrid a 3-1 away win against Chelsea (03:12). Next up, Villarreal somehow will be disappointed with only beating Bayern 1-0, in a game which could have seen more goals for the home side (19:42); Manchester City and Atlético Madrid was almost exactly how it was going to be (28:44); and Liverpool is in control of the tie against Benfica (40:23). Finally, there’s a quick bit on Everton’s continued struggles after their defeat to Burnley on Wednesday night (43:43). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to chat about Crystal Palace’s 3-0 win over Arsenal at Selhurst Park (10:21). They look at how impressive Palace have been and praise Patrick Vieira's great job before discussing Arsenal and the need to respond. Then, they give flowers to Chloe Kelly and Kalvin Phillips, who both made their returns from injury last weekend for Manchester City in the Barclays WSL and for Leeds United in the Premier League (43:09). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin in the Premier League, where Brentford were brilliant in their 4-1 win at Chelsea, thanks in no small part to Christian Eriksen (4:56). They touch on the other Premier League results, another Old Firm Derby win for Celtic, the Derby d’Italia (20:28), Barcelona’s win over Sevilla thanks to a special Pedri goal (29:15), and some other key results from the weekend around Europe. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Musa and Ryan react to the draw for this year’s men’s World Cup, including USA and England being in the same group (02:48). They also round up the rest of the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals, which saw Wolfsburg see off Arsenal (02:58) and Lyon overturn a first-leg defeat to eliminate Juventus (29:56). Host: Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back and there’s only one place to begin: Camp Nou, which saw a record crowd as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League to progress to the semifinals (5:51). They talk about the game, the brilliant goals, the importance of the occasion, and more, before also discussing Wednesday’s other Champions League game between PSG and Bayern (24:34). Finally, there’s some chat about the men’s World Cup qualifiers (32:25) ahead of tomorrow’s bonus episode in which they will reflect on the draw for the group stages. Host: Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and Musa Okwonga to look back at the men’s and women’s FA Cup quarterfinals from the weekend, as well as react to the semifinal draw (04:19). There’s another bunch of flowers heading Tammy Abraham’s way after his brace in the Rome derby over the weekend (29:18), and some chat about the England men’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies (40:05). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa Quadri and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan look back on a weekend full of derbies and clásicos! They begin at the Bernabéu, where Barcelona ran away with it against Real Madrid, winning 4-0 in El Clásico (03:34). Then they take a look at another disappointing day for PSG (27:52), head to Italy for the Derby della Capitale, where Roma saw off Lazio after three first-half goals (29:26), and discuss Ajax’s late win over Feyenoord (35:33) and some other key games from the weekend. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Champions League round of 16 wrapped up this week, so Musa and Ryan begin in Turin, where Villarreal pulled off a phenomenal result to eliminate Juventus (04:30). They chat about Benfica and Chelsea progressing (11:47) as well as Atleti showing flashes of the old vintage, beating Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford (19:19). There’s also chat about some key midweek games in Germany, Spurs’ win over Brighton, and Arsenal’s defeat to Liverpool (39:18). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn and begins by reflecting on being a parent during times like these (01:00) before getting onto football. They begin with a bit of talk about Kai Havertz’s immaculate touch for his winner on Sunday (04:20), Ian’s trip to New York with the Premier League, and watching Manchester United vs. Spurs with American fans (07:13). There’s talk about Crystal Palace’s draw with Manchester City opening up the title race (16:53) and how Liverpool will respond against Arsenal. Finally, there’s a very personal bunch of flowers, going Bradley Wright-Phillips following his retirement from football (35:38). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin this week in Spain, where Barcelona Femeni retained the title with six games to go, thanks to a 5-0 win over Real Madrid (4:37), before touching on the women’s and men’s Bundesligas, the Serie A title race (17:43), PSG players being booed at home against Bordeaux, and a La Liga round-up. In Part 2, they focus on the good and the grim of the Premier League weekend (24:10) and answer some listener questions (43:51). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan recap this week’s Champions League, where the focus is understandably on Real Madrid’s comeback to beat PSG 3-2 on aggregate thanks to a Karim Benzema hat trick at the Bernabéu (04:17). Then, they react to the news that broke just before recording that the U.K. government has sanctioned Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich (34:18). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri to talk a little about the aftermath of the Manchester Derby (01:22), Everton’s continuing struggles after the defeat to Spurs, and whether Frank Lampard’s side can stay in the Premier League. Then, they discuss the FA and Barclay’s Let Girls Play initiative, which aims to get as many girls in U.K. schools playing football on the same day (19:13), before a quick shout-out for Bukayo Saka and Arsenal (30:17). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the troubling scenes at the Liga MX game between Querétaro and Atlas, which saw multiple injuries and unconfirmed reports of multiple deaths (04:34), before getting into the Premier League. They begin in Manchester, where City put four past United in a commanding performance to maintain their lead over Liverpool at the top and create more questions for Ralf Rangnick (09:43). They then round up the rest of the results before moving on to the Conti Cup final, where Manchester City came from behind to defeat Chelsea (34:25), Milan’s win over Napoli in Serie A’s top-of-the-table clash (42:02), and other key results from around Europe. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up some midweek games that took place around Europe in various cups and the WSL (05:02), before moving on to the developments at Fifa and Roman Abramovich putting Chelsea up for sale (00.00). In Part 2, they answer questions about which famous goal they would have wanted to have scored (23:12), whether the FA Cup is getting better (31:39), teams to watch in Germany (36:00), and which two players from different eras at the same club they would like to see on the same team (37:31). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka to chat about penalties following Sunday’s Carabao Cup Final (04:39) and give flowers to Marcelo Bielsa for the job he did at Leeds and to Christian Eriksen for his return over the weekend (27:59). Finally, they discuss the vibe around Manchester United and Arsenal, as both sides push for a top-four finish (30:54). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman  Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss the response from fans, clubs, and associations to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (19:31), before looking at football’s role in normalizing regimes and how the events of the past week may affect future decisions. The guys also discuss the Carabao Cup final, where Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties after one of the greatest scoreless draws you’ll ever see (48:16). Please note, this was recorded before FIFA’s updated announcement on Russia’s participation in competition. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about this week’s Champions League ties, focusing on Atlético Madrid and Manchester United’s draw at the Wanda (05:26), before touching on Benfica and Ajax’s draw in Lisbon (25:32), Chelsea’s win over Lille (30:15), and Villarreal rescuing a draw against Juventus. Then, they round up Wednesday’s Premier League results (39:04) and finish with England’s win over Germany to clinch the Arnold Clark Cup (51:17). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to chat a little bit about his scary incident this weekend (01:12) before moving onto the football. They start with giving flowers to Harry Kane and break down his performance against Manchester City and how it should be used as an example of the complete modern-day no. 9 (06:20). They also chat about a couple of other striking performances from the weekend (25:02), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s hat trick for Barcelona, and Romelu Lukaku’s struggles for Chelsea against Crystal Palace. Finally, they discuss England impressing in the Arnold Clark Cup and heap praise on debutant Hannah Hampton, who also gets flowers this week (34.24). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin this week by reflecting on the passing of the great Jamal Edwards and paying their own tribute, before moving on to the football. First up, it’s Spurs’ win over Manchester City, where Antonio Conte’s side were hugely impressive (06:43), Liverpool’s victory over Norwich, which means the title race has officially been declared back on (20:45), and a roundup of the rest of the Premier League games from the weekend. In Part 2, it’s a trip around Europe, including Athletic’s 4-0 Basque Derby win (31:17), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s hat trick for Barcelona (36:29), José Mourinho getting sent off again and dropped points at the top of Serie A (38:50), Nantes upsetting PSG (42:17), and goals galore in the Bundesliga (45:15). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Champions League is back! Musa and Ryan begin in Paris, where Kylian Mbappé’s second stoppage-time goal in a matter of days won it for PSG against Real Madrid (04:27), and Manchester City broke records against Sporting in Lisbon (22:02). Red Bull Salzburg almost held out but drew with Bayern (28:27), and Liverpool left San Siro with a 2-0 lead in the tie over Inter (33:29). There’s also a quick chat about Atleti’s defeat to Levante and Manchester United’s win over Brighton (41:33). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to discuss Kieran Trippier’s impressive performances since arriving at Newcastle, his two goals in the past two games, and how Eddie Howe’s side will cope with his absence due to injury (03:23). With West Ham, Manchester United, and Spurs all dropping points last weekend, they then chat about the race for the top four in the Premier League (10:15) and Ian’s time at Burnley (26:15), and then they look ahead to England’s first game of the Arnold Clark Cup against Canada (35:43). This was recorded ahead of Tuesday’s games, which will be covered on Thursday’s 'Stadio' episode. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It may be Valentine’s Day, but there was no love lost this weekend. Musa and Ryan begin in Portugal, where Porto made it 50 league games unbeaten thanks to their draw with Sporting, which set the tone for a feisty weekend of European football (05:28). Plus, Atleti and Getafe deciding that goals were fun in La Liga (09:42), the Catalan Derby (17:44), Napoli and Inter sharing the points in Serie A, where Milan capitalized to end the weekend top of the table (24:26), and Bochum putting four past Bayern to beat the Bundesliga champions (31:08). There’s also chat about Chelsea and Arsenal’s draw in the WSL (39:22) and Chelsea’s men winning the Club World Cup (42:51). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League launched back into full action this week, so Musa and Ryan begin by heaping praise on Southampton, who were hugely impressive beating Spurs (07:12), discussing a thriller between Aston Villa and Leeds, with some love for Steven Gerrard (15:45), and chatting about the other midweek fixtures (30:54). Next up, they answer some questions on the best teams to watch this season (41:43), the chances for African qualifiers in this year’s World Cup (45:00), and which game would win this year’s Stadio Best Picture, so far (47:04). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga as well as Arsenal and England’s Leah Williamson! They begin with some FA Cup chat after huge results for Boreham Wood, Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough (00:59), before getting Leah’s insights on elite defending (04:20) and playing through a coaching change. Leah and Ian discussing their experiences of adapting to new methods (10:23), underrated opponents (21:42) and the feeling inside the Arsenal camp as the Barclays WSL title race heats up (25:06). There’s also talk about developing your own game and how elite defenders become feared (26:51), the upcoming Arnold Clark Cup (35:09) and what Leah’s been watching during her injury break (43:03). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Leah Williamson Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin this week with Senegal’s win over Egypt on penalties, to secure their first-ever AFCON trophy (03:17). They talk about this Senegalese golden generation and heap praise on Aliou Cissé, who has been pivotal as a captain and manager. Next up, it’s the Derby della Madonnina, where a quick-fire double from Olivier Giroud turned the game around for Milan over local rivals Inter (23:49), goals for Juve’s debutants, Barcelona’s win over Atleti (35:05), and a quick roundup of some key results in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga and China’s win in the Asia Cup. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After starting the previous two episodes with troubling stories around football, Musa and Ryan try to bring something a little lighter today. They begin with a wonderful email from a Harvard PhD student, who analyzed Ryan’s mandatory Panenka theory (03:25), before recapping Senegal’s win over Burkina Faso to progress to the AFCON final (09:20) and some other mid-week games, including a pivotal Old Firm Derby (16:54). Then, it’s on to some of their takeaways from the men’s January transfer window. They ask whether Newcastle’s decent business will be enough to keep them in the league (20:10) and discuss Spurs’ good window (26:47), Christian Eriksen to Brentford (40:09), Barcelona’s new pieces (42:10), and more. Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to discuss Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s move to Barcelona (00:57). They chat about his time in North London, what the lack of replacement might mean for the rest of the season, and Arsenal’s striking options going forward. They then touch on a story line close to Ian ahead of this weekend’s Bournemouth v. Boreham Wood FA Cup tie (32:55), answer a couple of questions on other transfers (38:25), and discuss how they analyze games (42:33). Host: Ian Wright Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin this week with the news of another grim story from the world of football. Then, it’s on to more cheerful stuff, starting with Canada’s win over the USMNT to pull clear at the top of their World Cup qualifying group (11:59). Cameroon, Senegal, Egypt, and Burkina Faso made it through to the semifinals of the AFCON (23:18) and Frank Lampard was appointed Everton's manager (29:25). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin this week by talking about the proposed French law to ban hijab in sports (07:00), before recapping Wednesday AFCON round of 16 games (10:51), why certain penalties are frowned upon more than others (14:40), ultimate shirt sponsors (25:58), famous songs as the podcast theme (30:43), and what they think are the most important attributes in a footballer (32:54). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined this week by Jeanette Kwakye and Mayowa Quadri, and they begin with AFCON (01:41). They touch on the tragic news that a number of fans died in a stampede outside the stadium as Cameroon played Comoros, before discussing the game itself, as well as the exits for Ghana and Nigeria. Next, as Premier League sides jet off to warmer climates, they chat about the importance of having a break and who goes where (10:53), Watford firing Ranieri (22:53), and a pivotal weekend in the Barclays WSL (36:55), plus some flowers for Millie Turner and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Mayowa Quadri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin this week in Madrid, where Atlético Madrid came from two goals down to secure a late, dramatic win over Valencia at the Wanda, and ask whether Diego Simeone’s side really need to suffer this much (07:23). There’s also chat about Sevilla, Real Madrid, and Betis making up the rest of the top four (19:32) and Barcelona’s win in the Women’s Spanish Super Cup. Next up, it’s to the Premier League, which saw results that affect things at the top and bottom of the table, drones, and yet more bizarre VAR calls (24:44). Finally, there’s some Bundesliga chat as Wolfsburg continue to struggle (48:38), a discussion of how the entire top half could win the 2. Bundesliga, and even more goals for Tammy Abraham in Serie A (52:14). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan do their best to round up as much of the week’s footballing chaos as possible (07:56), including Spurs’ dramatic late win, drama and upset in the German Cup, trouble for Atléti, and much more. Then, they discuss which high profile players could do with a move within this window in order to lock down regular playing time and where they should go. Based on listener submissions, they discuss and find destinations for Timo Werner (26:49), Eden Hazard (36:05), Anthony Martial (39:34), Jesse Lingard (45:10), and Gareth Bale (47:14). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka to chat a bit about what they’ve been watching this week, Premier League postponements (06:10), and James Ward-Prowse and the great free kick takers (13:30). Flowers go Edouard Mendy for winning the FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year (25:02), plus some chat about the latest goings-on at AFCON (32:23) and the Barclays WSL transfer window so far (44:29). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and special guest Héctor Bellerín to discuss playing for Betis against Sevilla in the weekend’s controversial El Gran Derbi and the legendary rivalry (01:00). He also discusses life in Seville (16:06), growing up a Betis fan, lockdown in London, family, and what led to his move back to Spain on loan (21:36). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Héctor Bellerín and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton parted ways with Rafa Benitez after just six months in charge, so Musa and Ryan begin by discussing the hiring and firing of Benitez and the goings-on at Goodison Park (04:53). They then round up the Premier League results this weekend (28:24), beginning with the Norwich win that caused Benitez’s sacking, an angry goal and narrative-fueled comeback at Villa Park, Manchester City’s tight win over Chelsea (38:44), and more. Finally, a quick trip to Germany, Italy, and the Spanish Super Cup (47:31). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up a few of the midweek games before opening up the mailbag! There’s chat about Real Madrid’s extra-time win over Barcelona in the Supercopa de España semifinal (04:17), Chelsea seeing off Spurs in the Carabao Cup and wins for West Ham and Southampton in the Premier League (09:17). Next up, it’s onto Inter beating Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana (11:57), the wild goings on in Mali’s win over Tunisia and the close games in AFCON so far (15:18), some January transfer-window happenings, including one signing they’d each like to see and their favorite January signings of all time (26:55). Finally, they discuss which Winter Olympics events they’ll be watching (37:46) and whether the 'Stadio' footballing opinions are always as harmonious as they seem … (39:54). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Wrighty’s House' is back and Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri to talk family, grief (01:11), his grandson D’Margio making his professional debut for Stoke City (07:15), and the FA Cup third-round upsets and shout-outs (27:23). There are flowers to someone very special to the House and some chat about the early stages of AFCON (40:51). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with Serie A this week, as Roma and Juventus delivered chaos (4:45), Atalanta put six past Udinese, and Toronto FC announced the signing of Lorenzo Insigne at the end of the season (15:49). The Bundesliga made its return, with Gladbach’s win at Bayern being capitalized on by Dortmund, who came from behind to win in Frankfurt (19:03). There’s a quick round-up of La Liga (25:46) and the WSL, plus wholesome scenes in Portugal. Finally, with Ed Woodward confirmed to stand down as Manchester United chief executive at the end of this month, to be replaced by Richard Arnold, the guys ask: Will it be enough to change things at Old Trafford (33:07)? Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Musa and Ryan begin with a brief roundup of some midweek results, as Romelu Lukaku returns in Chelsea’s win over Spurs in the Carabao Cup and Barcelona escapes a scare in the Copa del Rey (03:07). They then discuss Southampton being taken over by a group that includes former Brentford co–director of football Rasmus Ankersen (14:17) and what this might mean for the Saints. Finally, this week saw Gianni Infantino throw out the possibility of more international tournaments, more European Super League nonsense, and Davy Pröpper citing the hectic schedule as one reason for his retirement from football at age 30. The boys discuss whether there is too much football, why federations are trying to add more, and what can be done about it (24:15). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back with the first 'Stadio' of 2022! They begin with a brief bit of movie chat before moving on to Wolves’ first win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in almost 42 years (12:32). Next up, there’s a little bit on Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City (28:37), Chelsea’s draw with Liverpool (40:35), and what both mean for the Premier League title race, before wrapping up on the Romelu Lukaku fallout (44:12). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the final show of 2021 and that can mean only one thing: It’s time for the Stadios 2021! Musa and Ryan return with the third edition of the annual awards that no one asked for. This year, they start with a new award, for the Existential Moment of the Year (05:46), before the Prop Joe Award (09:37), Goal of the Year (12:34), Angry Goal of the Year (18:36) and Team of the Year (22:23). There are also the big three awards of the night, handed out to the Player of the Year (28:44), Coach of the Year (33:25) and the main award, for the 2021 Catfish of the Year (37:24). Thanks to everyone who listened this year! We’ll be back in 2022! Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Christmas Day special, Musa and Ryan reflect on the football year that has been. They read out submissions from listeners, who kindly sent in personal footballing moments from the year that they have been grateful for. There are goals, team performances, attending games with loved ones, and much more! If you’re celebrating, then Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and we hope everyone has a lovely festive period. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final ‘Wrighty’s House’ episode of the year, it’s the first-ever Christmas Quiz! And, for the first time ever, Ian is joined by the full crew: Musa Okwonga, Jeanette Kwakye, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Mayowa Quadri, Carl Anka, and Ryan. Three rounds, 25 questions on things that were said on the podcasts this year and some wider football trivia. Grab a pen and paper and play along at home! Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga, Jeanette Kwakye, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Mayowa Quadri, Carl Anka, and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about the weekend’s Premier League games that survived the host of postponements, plus the numerous controversial decisions (04:07). They begin with Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Liverpool, before touching on Wolves’ great point at home to Chelsea, Manchester City extending their lead at the top, and Arsenal’s win over Leeds before a very quick WSL round-up (25:06). Next, it’s off around Europe, starting with La Liga (26:07), including lots of love for Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla, before heading to the Bundesliga, which saw Bayern head into the winter break nine points clear and Freiburg in third (31:33). Then, it’s Serie A time (33:36), with Napoli beating Milan to move second and Roma putting four past Atalanta, before rounding off with immediate reaction to the Women’s Champions League draw (39:33). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up the midweek games, starting with the Women’s Champions League, where Arsenal escaped a scare against Hoffenheim, and Barcelona, Bayern, and Lyon won big (10:00). It’s then on to the Premier League (13:44), where Manchester City hit seven past Leeds, Arsenal went fourth after beating West Ham (20:34), and Aston Villa continue to impress under Steven Gerrard (28:05), before a very quick Bundesliga summary (30.46). Finally, there are questions about Southampton (35:21), Everton (41:55), grumpy-old-man football opinions (46:14), and who is the footballing equivalent of Steph Curry (47.56). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to chat about Mikel Arteta’s decision to strip Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the Arsenal captaincy (04.53). They then look back at the weekend’s Barclays WSL action, which saw Chelsea drop points and Arsenal extend their lead at the top (25.54) and give out flowers to Raheem Sterling, after scoring his 100th Premier League goal (45.35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan had to jump back on the mics to rerecord, thanks to UEFA’s faulty Champions League draw. They discuss the second draw going through tie by tie, and make some bold predictions on who will make it through the Round of 16 (03:49), before touching on the Europa League and Conference League (32:17). They then take a quick trip around some of the weekend’s big results, including Liga MX and the MLS Cup (34:42), the Madrid Derby and Betis flying high in La Liga (36:07), Serie A (40:44), and the Premier League. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by recapping Wednesday night’s Women’s Champions League results (04:45), before getting into the final round of the men’s group stages. They start in Porto, where Atleti ended up victorious in a fiery encounter that saw three red cards (06:33), then talk PSG, Man City, and Chelsea’s wild result in St. Petersburg (15:16), and round up some key points from the final match day before letting the questions guide them. They talk which is more tasty, the Europa League or Champions League knockout stages (25:31), how far Ajax can go (27:23), Chelsea’s defensive wobble (31:24), Manchester United being a dark horse (33:03), Red Bull Salzburg outshining their Leipzig counterparts (35:17), and much more. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yet again, Musa and Ryan have a lot to get through this week! They begin with Chelsea’s victory over Arsenal in the Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley, which secured a 2021 domestic treble for Emma Hayes’s side (2:17). There’s a quick round-up of the Premier League, including lots of love for David Moyes’s West Ham (17:20), before heading to Germany to discuss Bayern’s win over Dortmund and the subsequent fallout (26:11), Freiburg making history (37:11), and Jesse Marsch parting ways with RB Leipzig (40:40). There are quick shouts for La Liga (43:22), Liga MX, and the MLS conference finals, before wrapping up on another thrilling weekend in Serie A (46:20). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan wrap up some key results from the midweek games, including Liverpool’s commanding win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby (08:27) and more from the Premier League. There’s also chat about Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Athletic (23:35), plenty of Serie A, and a shout-out for Tigres’ late comeback win in Liga MX, before getting into the mailbag. They answer questions on managers’ end-of-year wrapped lists (30:09), lower-league Berlin stadiums (34:02), the 'Stadio' derby and the Premier League top four (37:35), Venezia’s hopes of staying in Serie A (40:27), the best and worst dive of the week (42:07), some Manchester United transfer business (44:06), and more. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss the 2021 Ballon d’Or, which saw Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas take the top prizes (01:14). Although recorded ahead of England’s game against Latvia, there’s love for Ellen White, who reached 100 caps and closed in on the all-time England goal-scoring record (17:12), flowers for Hope Powell (32:28), and a look ahead to Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford (36:52). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan have a lot to get through this week, beginning with Chelsea and Manchester United’s draw at Stamford Bridge (03:38), before rounding up the rest of the Premier League (18:03). Next it’s off to Montevideo, where Palmeiras successfully defended their Copa Libertadores crown (22:30), a quick trip around Europe (27:09), and reactions to the recent fan-led UK government review of English football (43:06). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan round up another breathless week of Champions League games, beginning with Manchester City’s statement win over PSG, which sees them top of Group A (3:58). Then there’s the rest of Wednesday’s action, Dortmund’s nightmare in Lisbon, Milan’s late winner, Thiago’s wonderful goal, and Ajax securing top spot (14:33). In Part 2, it’s on to Tuesday night, with Manchester United doing Manchester United things, a six-goal thriller between Young Boys and Atalanta, Chelsea’s dismissal of Juventus (26:47), and more. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To mark the release of the 'Arsène Wenger: Invincible' movie, Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to talk about Gabriel Clarke and Christian Jeanpierre's film, Wenger as a manager, and his legacy (01:00). Then, they’re joined by Arsène himself, recorded before the world premier in London (31:57). He talks about music, life, some managerial gems, and what he’s watching currently. Find out where to watch the film at https://www.arsenewengerfilm.com/. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Arsène Wenger and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer following Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat at Watford (3:18). They also chat about his era as manager, the club as a whole, and what happens next, before quickly rounding up some key results from around Europe this weekend, including 'Squid Game' tifos, goals galore in Serie A, Xavi’s first game as Barcelona manager, crowd trouble in Ligue 1 again, and more (34:40). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about Wednesday’s Women’s Champions League games, where Barcelona put five past Hoffenheim and Bayern narrowly beat Lyon in the showpiece fixture (04:48). Next up, it’s on to some World Cup qualifiers, including Canada’s win against Mexico (15:02), before answering questions about England’s 10-0 win over San Marino (21:40), the difficulty of qualifying (26:12), and some World Cup and qualifying reform ideas (29:09). They also take questions about walk-on music (36:16), books (40:04), and whom they would want to lead to Champions League glory (42:32). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie Carragher joins Ian, Mayowa Quadri, and Ryan Hunn to chat about playing different positions and playing for Liverpool and England (01:14). They also talk about their passages into football (16:51), stepping into punditry (22:44), the Liverpool and Arsenal rivalry, as well as look ahead to this weekend’s game at Anfield (43:43). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jamie Carragher, Mayowa Quadri, and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the 200th episode of 'Stadio'! Musa and Ryan begin with announcements of some forthcoming guests on the Ringer FC feed before moving on to the action from the Women’s Super League, which saw the points shared in the North London Derby (07:45), Chelsea once again cruise past Manchester City, and much more drama (15:28). There was also a top-of-the-table clash in the super-competitive Frauen Bundesliga this weekend, with the top five separated by just one point (21:30). In Part 2, for the 200th episode, they each pick a "what-if" and go on to discuss what would have happened if Steven Gerrard had signed for Chelsea in 2006 (24:19) and Thomas Tuchel had replaced Arsène Wenger in 2018 (44:13). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a bonus 'Wrighty's House' episode, as Ian is joined by Emma Hayes, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan Hunn live in London. They chat about the Barclays FAWSL (1:16) on Women's Football Weekend, Emma delivers incredible insight of being an elite coach, they pick out some iconic moments in the past 20 years of the Premier League (21:36), and answer some audience questions (37:16). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Emma Hayes, Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to chat about Jadon Sancho’s return to England so far, as well as other young Englishmen who—like Sancho—have found playing time at big clubs abroad (02:10) and how their moves affected their development. Then it’s onto the second-ever inductee to the Wrighty’s House Wall of Fame: Arsenal and England legend Kelly Smith (23:15), plus some props for Emma Hayes and some flowers for Emile Smith Rowe on his first senior England call-up (41:39). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan look back on an eventful weekend, starting with West Ham moving to third in the Premier League after its win over Liverpool (04:01), some other Premier League shout-outs (15:57), a commanding victory for Manchester City over United in the derby (19:43), and some managerial departures (29:12). Elsewhere in Europe, there were two six-goal La Liga thrillers (32:22), both with stoppage-time equalizers, derbies in Seville (38:58) and Milan (42:07), more angry José as Venezia came from behind to beat Roma, a quick dart to the Bundesliga (51:56), and more! Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan recap the Champions League chaos, which saw Ajax beat Dortmund for a second time to secure qualification to the Round of 16 (04:19), Liverpool cruise through after a super-impressive performance against Atlético at Anfield (12:50), as well as Bayern and Juventus joining them as the first sides through to the knockout stages (18:28). They round up the other results (22:03) before answering a few Champions League–related questions (39:37). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Wrighty’s birthday! He’s joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn, who surprise him with some birthday messages from the Wrighty’s House crew (01:20) before moving onto football. They begin with the Women’s FA Cup semifinals, as Flo was in Manchester to see City heavily defeated by Chelsea, who will play Arsenal in December’s final (09:20). Next, some talking points from a hectic Premier League weekend, including more praise for Ian’s former clubs West Ham (22:47) and Crystal Palace (35:17), some flowers for Aaron Ramsdale (40:18), and more. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan were recording as news broke that Nuno Espírito Santo had been sacked as Spurs coach, so that’s where they begin this week (06:11). They discuss how the club has gotten here since the high of the Champions League final in 2019 and what's next, with Antonio Conte’s appointment on the horizon. Next, it’s on to Serie A, where Milan beat Roma at the Stadio Olimpico to stay level on points with Napoli (23:10), then to La Liga (34:14), and then to Bundesliga (40:16). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by discussing Adelaide United’s Josh Cavallo coming out as the first openly gay player actively playing in a men’s top-flight league, the widespread love and support he received, and the hope for inclusion in football going forward (05:55). Next up, it’s on to the not particularly surprising news that Barcelona relieved Ronald Koeman of his managerial duties, following Wednesday’s defeat to newly promoted Rayo Vallecano (13:19). Finally, there’s some love for Gladbach, who eliminated Bayern from the DFB-Pokal with an historic 5-0 win, plus a roundup of some other midweek results (31:55). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and Jeanette Kwakye making her return! They begin by chatting about Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and the fallout after the 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool (04:19). There’s love for Declan Rice, who continues to put in wonderful performances for a West Ham side in the Champions League spots (25:38), plus some chat about England’s women, including flowers for Beth Mead (39:10). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa Quadri and Jeanette Kwakye Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back to talk about a huge weekend of football. They begin with Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, including a hat trick for Mo Salah (02:42), before shouting out some other great Premier League performances of the weekend. Next, it’s off to mainland Europe, for El Clásico (25:15) and a top-of-the-table clash between Atleti and Real Sociedad, Marseille’s goalless draw with PSG (34:09), managers getting sent off in Serie A, including the Derby d’Italia (38:52), some love for Ajax at the end of a very good week (42:54), and wrapping up with the Bundesliga (45:05). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week of Champions League! Musa and Ryan begin at the Wanda, which saw an epic game play out between Atlético Madrid and Liverpool (04:26), and discuss Ajax turning it on against Dortmund, a weird game between PSG and RB Leipzig (18:56), and a roundup of the rest of Tuesday’s action (25:58). After a quick shout-out to Leicester City and Patson Daka (28:40), it’s on to another thriller at Old Trafford, where Manchester United completed a late comeback to beat Atalanta and go top of the group, having been bottom at halftime, plus wins for Villarreal, Bayern, and Chelsea, and a roundup of the rest of Wednesday’s games (44:39). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to chat about Arsenal and Crystal Palace sharing the points after a late equalizer from Alexandre Lacazette (05:49). They heap praise on Palace’s progress under Patrick Vieira and discuss Arsenal’s passive approach after taking the lead. There are also more flowers for Mo Salah and Sadio Mané after Liverpool’s 5-0 win away at Watford (31:50), plus a little bit on the news that England will play its next game behind closed doors following the crowd trouble at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley (37:55). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with a quick roundup of some important results around Europe, including the men and women’s Bundesligas and Real Madrid's continued struggles in the women’s Primera (06:14), before focusing on a few key games from the weekend. They begin briefly with Liverpool’s hammering of Watford, which saw another wonderful Mo Salah goal and Sadio Mané reach 100 Premier League goals (15:30), and Chelsea escaping with a win at Brentford (19:36). Then it’s onto Leicester’s impressive display against Manchester United (22:01) in a 4-2 win at the King Power Stadium and a thrilling Wolves comeback against Aston Villa (36:11), plus a strange occasion at St. James’s Park (39:34). Finally, there’s a quick trip to Serie A, La Liga, and Ligue 1 (44:37). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back for a mailbag episode. They touch on some of the bad and some of the great recent football stuff (1:01), before answering questions on the Chelsea women’s 3-4-3 formation (12:57), the Newcastle takeover (20:08), which game in history they would go back to attend live (31:38), and the process of watching games as work (33:46). Finally, they answer some questions about Bonds and Bond villains (41:28), which retired player they would want to bring back (48:16), and more! Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the 50th episode of 'Wrighty’s House'! Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and, on his birthday, Musa Okwonga, to chat about France winning the Nations League (06:52), the Barclays WSL (17:12), and a short film with his son Shaun and grandson D’Margio (26:05). Then it’s on to the first 'Wrighty’s House' XI, where Wrighty picks a lineup of 11 legends that caused him to have a WTF moment when he shared the pitch with them (33:22). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Women’s Champions League group stage kicked off this week, so Musa and Ryan discuss the two showpiece fixtures, which saw Barcelona put four past Arsenal and Chelsea share points with Wolfsburg in a six-goal thriller (08:46), and round up the other games. Then it’s on to Spain, who ended Italy’s run with a 2-1 Nations League semifinal win at San Siro (30:30). Quick note: There’s no 'Stadio' on Monday next week, but Musa and Ryan will join Ian on 'Wrighty’s House,' which will go up Tuesday. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Supervision: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri to discuss Brentford’s impressive start to life in the Premier League and to heap praise on Thomas Frank (02:19). They talk about how difficult it can be to carry impressive form into the next season, Leeds (14:13), Watford’s appointment of Claudio Ranieri (19:27), Leicester (24:40) and Wrighty’s own experience of a first season in the top flight. Then there’s some Barclays FA WSL Women’s Champions League chat (31:23) and a no-spoiler shout of the new Bond movie. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin with the story that rocked the NWSL: Paul Riley was fired by the North Carolina Courage after former players said that he sexually coerced them dating back to 2010, with NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird and general counsel Lisa Levine also leaving their posts (07:53). Then, it’s on to three special games this weekend, starting with an epic battle at Anfield between Liverpool and Manchester City (15:12), a vintage Atlético Madrid performance over Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano (35:13), and Eintracht Frankfurt’s first win at Bayern in 21 years (51:58). There’s also a roundup of some other key results in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1, where Rennes halted PSG’s 100 percent start to the season with a 2-0 victory. Host: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Elisheva Wimberly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back to talk about another hectic round of Champions League games, but before they do, there’s a quick shout for the Women’s FA Cup, which resumed midweek (05:12). Then it’s on to the men’s top competition, beginning with Liverpool’s calm dispatch of Porto and a late penalty for Atlético Madrid to beat Milan at San Siro (07:45), more woe for Barcelona (11:40), and PSG’s win over Manchester City (22:04). Plus, Manchester United left it late against Villarreal (29:58), penalties galore in Group G (35:31), Juventus shutting up shop against Chelsea (36:31), and Sheriff raiding the Bernabéu (39:15). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very happy Wrighty is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to chat about Arsenal’s win over Spurs in Sunday’s North London Derby (01:00) as well as what this means for Spurs. There’s also chat about goalkeeping shithousery (27:01), player apologies, and some Barclays WSL chat including flowers for the legend Kim Little (37:22). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan focus on the Premier League and Series A this week, beginning at Stamford Bridge, where Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City got their first win over Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side (07:44). Then, in arguably the game of the weekend, Brentford hosted Liverpool in a six-goal thriller (20:49), Aston Villa got its first win at Old Trafford in 11 years (25:47), and Arsenal triumphed over Spurs in the North London Derby (which 'Wrighty’s House' will cover more!) (30:26). There was a wonderful Rome derby on another great Series A weekend (34:09) and little round-up elsewhere, including Freiburg saying goodbye to the Schwarzwald-Stadion in style (42:55) and Ansu Fati’s Barcelona return (48:43). Host: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Elisheva Wimberly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s 'Stadio' mailbag time! Musa and Ryan answer listener questions on Radamel Falcao’s signing and unconventional shirt numbers (05:15), murky sponsorships (10:55), a mini Barcelona what-if (12:44), and tactics (17:16). There are also questions about fandom and allegiance (26:56), shadowing a footballer during a game (31:58), and, if Jeff Bezos had bought the Zlatan take for €1 billion, how they would invest the money in football (38:40). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and Ryan Hunn to discuss the passing of the legendary Jimmy Greaves, the all-time top flight goal-scorer in England and the first inductee into the new Wrighty’s House Wall of Fame (08:36). They then look ahead to this weekend’s North London Derby (28:39) and chat about the Schumacher documentary, which was released last week (38:17). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa Quadri and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Musa and Ryan begin with the Premier League’s silly Sunday, full of curious decisions and moments of brilliance. They start by looking back at Chelsea’s commanding win over Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, thanks in no small part to N’Golo Kanté’s second-half introduction (03:34), and how the result provided a rare statistical quirk with Liverpool, who won 3-0 over Crystal Palace (12:47). There are shouts to Aston Villa, Southampton, Watford, and Brentford (15:23), before they move on to the rest of Sunday’s Premier League games, including Brighton’s win over Leicester (20:31) and Manchester United’s dramatic result at West Ham (25:20). Then it’s off around Europe, beginning with Juventus’s draw with Milan that leaves them in the bottom three (33:36), late drama at Mestalla (39:01), Radamel Falcao scoring in his Rayo Vallecano debut (41:20), drama in Paris, where PSG left it late against Lyon (43:34), and some Bundesliga (51:52). Host: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Elisheva Wimberly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Champions League is back and so are Musa and Ryan. There’s chat about Barcelona’s defeat to Bayern at Camp Nou (04:15), David Wagner’s Young Boys beating Manchester United (14:29), and Manchester City’s kind-of-but-not-quite demolition of RB Leipzig, with Jack Grealish scoring in his first match in the tournament (25:11). There’s also chat about Liverpool’s win over Milan (30:07), Jude Bellingham being brilliant again (32:57), and the rest of the games from midweek (38:21). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and The Athletic’s Carl Anka to talk about two players joining the 100 Club in the past week. First up, Liverpool’s Mo Salah, who made it after opening the scoring against Leeds on Sunday (03:21). They also discuss another deadly finisher, as Arsenal’s Vivianne Miedema reached 100 goals last week, upping her total on the weekend in the Barclays WSL (18:43). There’s a quick roundup of the other WSL games and a nod to the Women’s Champions League draw, before wrapping up with a certain Ian Wright breaking the Arsenal top goal-scorer record 24 years ago this week, with an impromptu call to the person who brought him to North London (34:22). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Carl Anka Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin in Germany this week, with arguably the game of the weekend taking place in the Bundesliga, as Dortmund were victorious over Bayer Leverkusen in a seven-goal thriller (05:17), as well as Bayern’s win in Leipzig to continue a tricky start for Jesse Marsch (19:17) and first wins of the season for Gladbach and Hertha (23:00). Next up, it’s the Premier League, with a huge win for Crystal Palace ending Spurs’ 100 percent record (24:50), Manchester United’s win over Newcastle United (35:44), plus a win for Chelsea and some other Premier League results. José Mourinho’s Roma side delivered a stoppage-time winner as a present for his 1,000th match in charge (44:24) as they sit atop of Serie A, Real Madrid returned to the Bernabéu (49:27), and Atlético Madrid left the work for late—99 minutes, in fact—to defeat Espanyol, and more! Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by reflecting on the death of the great Michael K. Williams (00:55), who played some of their favorite TV roles. They then touch on some stories from the men’s international break, including Weston McKennie being sent home from the USMNT camp after violating COVID-19 protocols (06:34), the chaos of Brazil vs. Argentina being suspended (18:00), and more. Then it's on to the main event with the Untweetable XI, a collection of current players who you just can’t tweet about without your mentions descending into a chaotic mess (26:20). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to chat a little bit about his cameo in 'Ted Lasso' (02:38) before moving on to the Women’s Super League’s opening weekend, which included a potential title clash as Arsenal beat Chelsea at Emirates Stadium (09:56) and big wins for Manchester United and Manchester City. Next up, there’s some thoughts on England’s qualifier against Andorra, with Jude Bellingham again impressing (27:29), and finally, some stuff on Ian and Musa’s 'Striking Out' book promo and listener suggestions for naming Wrighty’s mischievous variant (35:15). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Musa on the road with Wrighty, he and Ryan recorded on Wednesday, reflecting on some key transfer deadline day deals, beginning with the loan deals that saw Antoine Griezmann return to Atlético Madrid, Saul Niguéz head to Chelsea, and Luuk de Jong arrive at Barcelona (04:40). There’s also chat about Hector Bellerin’s loan to Real Betis with another right back, Takehiro Tomiyasu, going to Arsenal from Bologna (17:45), Liverpool’s window (26:24), and the Premier League’s financial dominance during this window (30:00). They touch on Marcel Sabitzer’s move to Bayern (32:50), before looking at one that didn’t happen, albeit not surprisingly, as Kylian Mbappé remains at PSG despite Real Madrid’s very public pursuit (34:12), plus which debuts they’re looking forward to, and more. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and The Athletic’s Carl Anka to discuss the current mood around Arsenal (00:59) and Mason Greenwood’s continued growth as a striker following his winner on the weekend (08:45). They also look ahead to the Barclays WSL return, including the favorites, key signings (25:45), and a story from one of Wrighty’s big European nights (41:36) before rounding up with a couple of highlights from the past weekend’s football, including more flowers for Patrick Bamford (45:38). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa Quadri and Carl Anka Producers Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan look back at Liverpool’s heavyweight clash against Chelsea at Anfield (4:07), before touching on some other talking points from the Premier League weekend, including some love for Spurs and West Ham (19:00), another 5-0 win for Manchester City (22:08), Manchester United’s record away win (25:37), and the good and bad of Cristiano Ronaldo’s re-signing (28:21). They then head to France, where Leo Messi came off the bench to make his PSG debut against Reims (38:46), as well as a quick dart around the rest of France, Serie A (45:12), La Liga (50:09), and the Bundesliga (52:08). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about some of the midweek results (3:58) before diving into the mailbag once more. They build a Premier League XI, using only one player from any club (9:40), and discuss Christian Pulisic’s playing time (18:55), removing one thing from the game (21:53), passes and runs (26:03), which rules in football they would change, whether aliens play the beautiful game (32:20), teams to never give up on (38:42), and who they would like to see play in different positions (43:40). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and Mayowa Quadri to chat about Tammy Abraham’s move to Roma and his impressive debut (02:16) before reacting to the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer (including Doctor Strange’s tracksuit bottoms and Arsenal fandom in the multiverse) (17:07), Ralph Hasenhüttl’s waistcoat, and Graham Potter’s beard (20:17). Flowers this week go to Yves Bissouma and Erik Lamela, who were integral to Brighton's and Sevilla’s respective wins from two (23:06), and they have a little look ahead to Liverpool hosting Chelsea this weekend (30:54). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Ryan Hunn and Mayowa Quadri Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan reflect on Chelsea’s comfortable win over Arsenal at the Emirates, thanks in no small part to the return of Romelu Lukaku, who scored on his debut (03:40). They then round up the rest of the Premier League results (21:34), before heading to France, where there were ugly scenes in Nice as they hosted Marseille (32:39). There’s a quick trip around the Bundesliga (39:14), Levante causing mischief again in La Liga (41:54), and an eventful opening weekend in Serie A (50:19). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely, Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Ringer FC' is your podcast home for all things soccer on The Ringer. Join us on Monday and Thursday for 'Stadio', hosted by Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga, two long-time friends, covering the major European football leagues, and a lot more. On Wednesday, Arsenal legend and former England international Ian Wright hosts ‘Wrighty’s House’, discussing the latest in European football with a rotation of special guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan touch on a couple of midweek matches (03:45) before opening up the first 'Stadio' mailbag of the season. They answer questions on fans’ responsibility upon their returns (11:36), hot takes for the season (18:56), what to take to a desert island (29:58), favorite Prince tunes (33:22), sportswashing (34:28) and who the new "always watch" side will be this year (43:09). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and debutant Flo Lloyd-Hughes to chat about the experience and impact of fans being back in full (01:03), especially at Old Trafford and Brentford. They send early-season flowers to Paul Pogba and Trevoh Chalobah after their weekend performances (11:11), look ahead to Arsenal hosting Chelsea (26:17), and reflect on the legacy of legendary German striker Gerd Müller (36:53). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan look back on the Premier League’s opening weekend, starting with Spurs beating reigning champions Manchester City (04:03) and an almost perfect afternoon for Manchester United (13:52). They then touch on routine but impressive wins for Chelsea (19:18) and Liverpool (23:05) and round up the rest of the Premier League (24:56), including an unbelievable night for Brentford (31:45). In Part 2, it’s on to the key fixtures in the Bundesliga’s opening weekend (36:54), which included a big win for Dortmund and a defeat for Jesse Marsch in his Bundesliga debut. Finally, there’s a quick trip around Ligue 1 (46:54) and La Liga (51:15). Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Stadio' is back for the new season! Musa and Ryan talk in depth about Lionel Messi joining PSG on a free transfer, leaving Barcelona after 21 years with the club. They chat about the path that led Barcelona to lose their greatest-ever player, how it might be the most seismic transfer ever, and the prospect of a ludicrously talented PSG front four (5:34). In Part 2, they give shout-outs to Canada’s women and Brazil's men on their Olympic gold medals, plus the USMNT on their Gold Cup win and Chelsea adding another trophy under Tuchel, before looking ahead to the men’s domestic seasons returning around Europe, touching on some teams and players they are looking forward to seeing this season (36:13). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrighty’s House is back and Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn for the first episode of the season. Ian and Ryan recorded before the official Lionel Messi announcement, so they briefly discussed the transfer ahead Thursday’s 'Stadio' deep dive (00:57) before breaking some 'Wrighty’s House' transfer news! Then it’s on to the mailbag and answering questions on the highlights of the Euros (13:15), which side they’d like to see an 'All or Nothing' on (18:22), which Olympic sport Wrighty would love to try (22:07), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (25:34), Christine Sinclair (30:26), and Jack Grealish’s transfer to Manchester City (36:03). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the final 'Stadio' of the season, so Musa and Ryan are joined by Ian Wright to discuss Italy’s win over England in the Euro 2020 final (02:47). There’s a lot of love for Roberto Mancini and his Italy side as well as Gareth Southgate and the England squad, who have done a remarkable job on and off the pitch this summer. They then look back at Saturday’s Copa América final, Argentina winning the competition for the first time since 1995, and Lionel Messi finally getting that coveted senior international trophy (40:06). Thanks to everyone who listened to 'Stadio' and 'Wrighty's House' this season, we'll be back in August. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Guest: Ian Wright Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Musa Okwonga to chat more about England and Italy ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final (00:47) before being joined by Arsenal and England’s Bukayo Saka to chat about his brilliant tournament so far, Raheem Sterling and what they’re eating in the camp (28:47). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Bukayo Saka, Jeanette Kwakye, and Musa Okwonga Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back to talk about England making it through to a major final for the first time since the 1966 World Cup (04:07). There’s praise for this England squad and Gareth Southgate, as well as for Denmark, who have been remarkable at Euro 2020 (28:48). They then look back at Italy’s progression through to the final, including their win over Spain on penalties (31:08), before touching on the Copa America ahead of Saturday’s final between Brazil and Argentina (48:09). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Reece James joins Ian and Jeanette Kwakye for a quick chat about competing for the England national team, playing table tennis in the camp, being the elder of two elite footballing siblings, and much more. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Reece James Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to look back at England’s 4-0 win over Ukraine to book a semifinal spot (6:11), as well as a quick word on their opponents, Denmark, who continued to impress in defeating the Czech Republic. They’re joined by Alan Shearer in Part 2 to talk about England’s tournament as a whole, as well as some insight on what it’s like as a player to go deep in an international tournament (21:28). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Alan Shearer, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan Hunn Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan react to the first two quarterfinals, which saw Italy victorious over Belgium, despite suffering an injury blow with the loss of Leonardo Spinazzola (1:47). They then look back at the earlier game, where Spain scraped through on penalties against Switzerland, and look ahead to their semifinal matchup (20:44). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very happy Ian Wright is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Ryan Hunn to reflect on England’s win against Germany at Wembley, thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane (01:01). There’s also a bit of chat about France’s exit at the hands of Switzerland (26:24), some love for Spain’s Alvaro Morata and Pedri (39:36), and much more. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Ryan Hunn Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Ryan, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan Hunn provide their instant reactions on Greenroom to Switzerland defeating France and Spain’s thrilling extra-time win over Croatia before looking ahead to Germany vs. England. Hosts: Chris Ryan, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan Hunn Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan look back at the four round of 16 matches from the weekend, beginning with Belgium surviving Portugal’s strong final half hour to go through thanks to a wonder goal from Thorgan Hazard (06:43). There’s also chat about the Czech Republic’s win over the 10-men of the Netherlands (23:55), Denmark’s rout over Wales (31:33) and Italy’s extra-time win over Austria (40:51). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan are back with a roundup of the wild final night of matches in Group F, which saw Germany scrape through against Hungary (06:04) along with Portugal and France, who drew thanks to a penalty bonanza (20:58). There’s love for Spain and Pedri (27.45), and some thoughts on Sweden, Uefa, surprises, disappointments, the sartorial choices of the managers so far, and more (35:18). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to chat about England’s win over the Czech Republic, which saw Bukayo Saka put in a Man of the Match performance (01:12). Plus, some flowers for Scotland despite them not making it out of the group (21:27). There’s chat about Denmark’s joyous win in Copenhagen (27:29), Memphis Depay’s good form ahead of his move to Barcelona (33:10), and more. Host: Ian Wright Guest: Ryan Hunn Producer: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to chat about England and Scotland sharing the points at Wembley (00:50) and the 47th anniversary of Johan Cruyff’s legendary turn (18:11). There’s talk of yet more Lukaku brilliance as Romelu elevates himself into untouchable territory, love for Denmark and the amazing news that Christian Eriksen has left the hospital (25:22), Italy looking good, and some other Euros business (36:24). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga to discuss France’s win over Germany in Munich (0:56), Portugal’s late goals to defeat Hungary in Budapest (21:36), and a few other games from the Euros (28:23). There’s also some talk about Ian’s outfit choices for TV (38:23) and a look ahead to England vs. Scotland (44:44). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Musa Okwonga Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to discuss the horrifying events of Saturday, when Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s game against Finland (00:40). They then try to focus on the football, with chat about England’s win over Croatia (15:09), Wales earning a point against Switzerland (32:13), and Lukaku leading Belgium to victory (35:22). They finish by looking ahead to some games, including France against Germany (43:59). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to talk about Marvel’s new ‘Loki’ series that lands this week (03:23), before moving on to the Euros. They chat about England playing at Wembley (09:30) as well as the players and teams they’re excited to watch (17:27). Finally, ahead of Wrighty's upcoming TV appearance with Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira this weekend, they discuss the midfield legends, what it was like to play with and against them, and just how special these two players were (32:00). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the final 'Stadio' before the Euros, so Musa and Ryan look back on PSG and Bayern winning the women’s domestic leagues in France and Germany (06:29), Colón winning their first title (12:36), and the USMNT winning the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League, beating Mexico, and what this means for the U.S. (13:56) Then, it’s a Champions League what-if special, where they discuss what would have happened if Borussia Dortmund had won in 2013 (31:58), if Atlético Madrid had won in 2014 (44:47), and if Arsène Wenger, rather than Hansi Flick, had replaced Niko Kovac at Bayern (51:58). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by outlining the Ringer FC Euro 2020 schedule (2:41), before discussing Carlo Ancelotti's departure from Everton and return to Real Madrid (7:09) and the fans who booed players taking a knee (14:04). Then, they open up the mailbag and answer non-football questions. First up, after many requests, it’s how they met (15:55), Littlest Hobo (18:59), who would star in and score a player-portrait movie (22:28), favorite movies (28:21), gaming (35:53), songs they can't resist singing along to (36:51), poetry, and more (40:00). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the final England squad announced, Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to discuss Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euros. They go through the squad, discuss how they might line up, and speculate on what we can expect from England ahead of the tournament. A quick note: This episode had to be recorded differently this week, so apologies for the slightly different audio quality. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss an incredible Champions League final, in which Chelsea beat Manchester City in Porto. But first, there’s a round-up of the other big results from the weekend (6:45), with Wolfsburg beating Frankfurt in the Frauen Pokalfinale and Barcelona completing the treble after their Copa de la Reina win over Levante. Plus, they discuss some promotion news around Europe, Zidane’s letter to the Real Madrid fans, and Cruz Azul finally breaking their Liga MX curse (21:02). Then, it’s on to the Champions League final, including what is was like watching two of the best tactical minds in Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel go head-to-head in a thriller, and highlight some key individual performances (25:21). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan look back at a historic Europa League final, which saw Villarreal win their first major European trophy, and there's lots of praise for Unai Emery after his fourth Europa League as a manager (14:35). Before that, there’s a quick chat about the managerial departures this week (05:19), as Antonio Conte, Christophe Galtier, and Zinedine Zidane left their posts at Inter, Lille, and Real Madrid, plus rumors of a Spurs return for Mauricio Pochettino. The news of Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus return broke after recording, but we’ll cover it on the next episode. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to discuss the initial 33-man provisional England squad (01:18) and the Premier League final day (25:22), give flowers to Robert Lewandowski after he broke the Bundesliga scoring record for a single season (40:54), and give a shout to Fran Kirby and Emma Hayes, who were named Barclays FAWSL player and manager of the season (47:27). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Ryan Hunn Producer: Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the 100th 'Stadio' episode since joining Ringer FC and wow, what a weekend. Musa and Ryan chat about Atlético Madrid securing its first league title since 2014 (7:43), Lille’s first Ligue 1 title in 10 years (25:10), Union Berlin’s European qualification, plus some Bundesliga relegation (38:45) and Juventus scraping into the Champions League spots in Serie A (45:20). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan whiz through some of the midweek talking points, including a full round of Premier League fixtures with fans! They start by talking about Newcastle's positive end to the season and Joe Willock’s goal-scoring spree (9:57), Brighton’s first league win over Manchester City in 32 years (19:10), and some other Premier League results, including some love for West Ham (24:10). Next it’s on to the race for fourth, with Chelsea winning the FA Cup final rematch, Liverpool winning at Turf Moor (31:26), and Roy Hodgson, who will retire after the weekend’s final round of fixtures (37:02). Finally, PSG and Juventus won their domestic cup finals on Wednesday (41:46), Jenni Hermoso pulled off a wild triple nutmeg (47:01), and River Plate won a Copa Libertadores game with 11 players available and a midfielder in goal (49:41). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga to discuss Harry Kane’s future (03:23) and the Women’s Champions League final (17:51) before giving flowers to Alisson Becker after his last-minute winner (32:06) and chatting about Borussia Dortmund after they secured the German Cup and Champions League qualification in the space of three days (44:42). Hosts: Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Producer: Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan chat about two big moments from the weekend, with Barcelona winning the Women's Champions League for the first time (04:19) and Leicester City winning its first FA Cup (18:08). It was a wild weekend in Europe, with the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga embracing full chaos (33:33), Juventus going against the narrative, and La Liga doing its best to not be won until the very last possible moment (44:15). There's also a mention of Rangers going unbeaten and Alisson Becker becoming the first goalkeeper to score a competitive goal for Liverpool, and the first to score on a header in the Premier League (50:06). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan quickly round up some key moments from midweek football, including Arsenal’s first win at Stamford Bridge since 2011, Leicester’s first top-flight win at Old Trafford since 1998, Atleti winning to extend the gap at the top of La Liga, Sporting winning the Portuguese top flight for the first time in 19 years, and more (04:28). Then, they open the mailbag and answer questions on Casey Stoney’s departure from Manchester United (18:57), Rose Lavelle’s next destination (23:33), Ajax making souvenirs for season ticket holders from the Eredivisie trophy (24:29), and outsiders for various league titles next season (27:18). There’s also questions about Musa’s favorite cupcake (34:17), Ryan writing books (35:53), what to do when the season is done (37:52), Gregg Popovich in La Liga (45:02), managerial swaps, and much more. As mentioned at the beginning of the show, the boys will go into depth on Manchester City's third title in four years under Pep in a forthcoming season roundup. Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices