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Anyone doubting that Diego Maradona was more than just a football player had only to witness the outpourings after his death on 25th November 2020. During his tempestuous life and career, he played for top clubs in South America and Europe, notably Napoli, where he became an adored hero and adopted son, and grew to be a legend in his homeland of Argentina after leading them to victory in the 1986 World Cup.

Joel Selwood’s remarkable leadership is well-known across AFL football. Selwood will not only go down in history as an icon of the game – a record breaker – but also as a selfless leader who supported his team through one of the club’s most successful periods in its history. After Selwood was made captain of the team in 2012, Geelong made the finals in all but one season, playing in seven preliminary finals and two Grand Finals – culminating in Geelong’s tenth premiership in 2022. Now, for the first time, Selwood tells his story in his own words.

How can one striker be better than three? Why do the best defenders never need to make a tackle? What's the secret of tiki-taka? Welcome to Ruud Gullit's master class on how to 'read' a match. From his unrivalled perspective as player, manager and pundit, the Dutch football legend shows us everything to look for in a 90 minute match. From formations and tactical decisions to player qualities and pivotal moments, Ruud Gullit unveils the hidden patterns on the pitch

Born to a Muslim father from Bosnia, and a Catholic mother from Croatia, Zlatan recounts his extraordinary life story, from his poverty-stricken upbringing as an immigrant in Malmö, Sweden, to becoming one of the world's most sought-after and expensive players, gracing Europe's finest clubs, from Ajax to Juventus, Internazionale to Barcelona, Milan to Paris Saint-Germain, and now Manchester United.

From childhood to his zenith as a player, Ablett's story is an audiobook about a player without equal. Drafted in 2001, Gary Ablett’s incredible career has spanned two great clubs, two Grand Finals and two Brownlow medals among many other accolades. In his audiobook, Gary takes listeners through the trials and triumphs of his life: his close bonds with his family; his famous father Gary Ablett Senior’s influence on his life; joining Geelong Football Club along with his brother Nathan; becoming a star player and the pressure that brings from the media; and more.

Sam Kerr is widely considered to be one of the best female footballers of all time. She is famous worldwide for her skills on the soccer pitch – but before she was Matildas captain and leading goal scorer for Chelsea, she was just an average Aussie kid who wanted to play AFL. This is her incredible football journey to the 2023 FIFA World Cup and beyond, from making the switch to soccer to becoming one of the best female strikers in the world. Sam gives us insights into what keeps her motivated, how she handles the pressures of life and what she believes is really important in life.

The Go Radio Football Show is the Scottish football talk show that airs weeknights from 5pm on Go Radio. Hosted by Paul Cooney, the show features a rotating panel of well-known football personalities including Barry Ferguson, Mark Guidi, Charlie Mulgrew, and others In-depth analysis of Scottish football, especially Celtic and Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Live reactions to match results, transfer news, and managerial updates. Listener interaction, with fans calling in to share opinions and ask questions. Behind-the-scenes stories, especially from former players and managers. ...

Katrina Gorry was a key part of the Matildas' line-up that captured Australia's imagination during the 2023 women's Football World Cup. But the road to glory hasn't been an easy one. Just a few years before, she was struggling with an eating disorder and considering walking away from the game she loves and has played since she was six.

A Nottingham Forest podcast hosted by Greg Oram & Richard Spray featuring 'The One With' series that highlights a different guest each episode from the Forest fanbase or wider football sphere. Other episodes are geared around Nottingham Forest matches so dive in for preview and review shows where a revolving panel of guest contributors offer their views and opinions on The Reds. There's stats, facts, data analysis and plenty of laughs and the occasional sound effect or two!

The official podcast for Newton le Willows FC with reviews and previews of matches from all age groups, player, coach and fans interviews as well as fun features #ForzaNewton

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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Football – the new show from Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt and comedic superfan Paddy McGuinness. Every week, they dive into the conversations fans are really having - on WhatsApp groups, building sites and in barbershops across the country - served up with the humour and honesty only real Northern lads can deliver. Across the season, they’ll be joined by some of football’s biggest names, sharing stories, debates and behind-the-scenes insights from years at the heart of one of the game’s most successful teams. No executive ...

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Mourinho is both a sumptuous celebration of The Special One's managerial career so far, and an enigmatic insight into his unique brand of football wisdom and philosophy. In the legendary manager's very first audiobook, and in his own images and captions, José Mourinho charts the peaks and troughs of the opening 15 years of what has been a stellar rise to the summit of the global game.

November 2019. Unai Emery’s final game as Arsenal manager sees the Gunners languishing eighth in the league. Appointed in the dying embers of the Wenger years, Emery’s 18 months as Arsenal boss has seen the team and the club go backwards – playing unimaginative, pragmatic football, and recently losing to London rivals Chelsea in the final of the Europa League. Something had to change; a fresh head with fresh ideas. A new leader.

Towering at six feet seven inches, Crouch is prized for his self-deprecating humour, having famously answered the question “what would you be if you weren’t a footballer?” with the one liner “a virgin”. At the same time, he has had an incredible career, from World Cups to Champions League finals. He has scored more headed goals than anyone else in Premiership history and has a better goals-to-minute on the pitch ratio for England than even Michael Owen. A humble professional with a great sense of humour, Crouch is one of the few players that is liked by fans of all clubs.

Welcome to The Overlap.The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities.Plus we’ll have The Fan Debate - with your club's biggest podcasters meeting rival fans to discuss the biggest stories in football. Follow to never miss an episode.YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheOverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of My Story by Steven Gerrard, read Michael Ryan. Steven Gerrard is the former captain of Liverpool football team and of the England national football team and is the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final. His entire career, since 1998, has been spent at Anfield with Liverpool.

From Mbappé's humble upbringing in the suburbs of Paris and his schooling at the infamous Clairefontaine football academy, to his peerless rise with AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, Julien crafts an intimate account of Mbappé's early life and career. We then witness how - at the age of just 19 - becoming a world superstar affected Mbappé, and those closest to him.

In Pelé: 10 Facts About the King of Football, Jasmine Dyggan brings to life the extraordinary story of a boy from the slums of Brazil who became a global icon, an agent of hope, and the first true superstar of the beautiful game. With clarity, insight, and deep admiration, this concise but powerful portrait explores ten pivotal facts that define Pelé’s unmatched career and lasting legacy.