On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

After Inter beat Atalanta 2-0 last weekend, are Atalanta out of the title race? Or do they still have a chance of winning the Scudetto?Plus, does Martín Zubimendi regret not joining Liverpool, why are big ticket managers turning to international football, and can Norway finally qualify for the World Cup? Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney have the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Roma's season couldn't have got off to a worse start if they tried. But if in doubt, bring in a Roman to sort things out. Enter Claudio Ranieri.Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss how Ranieri has turned Roma into the most unlikely Champions League hopefuls and what it means for Emperor Ranieri’s succession.Elsewhere, there's new optimism for Germany under Julian Nagelsmann despite the loss of some big names to retirement. Have they found the perfect recipe under an exciting young coach?Plus, has Donald Trump charmed Gianni Infantino into hosting the MAGA World Cup?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

It's hard to believe that Lamine Yamal is still just 17-years-old. After his exceptional display against Benfica, can we call him the greatest La Masia graduate since Lionel Messi? And with his teammate Raphinha grabbing two goals of his own on Tuesday night too, is he an early contender for the Ballon d'Or?Plus, could Mainz go one better than what Jürgen Klopp managed with them and achieve Champions League football? Why is Dortmund's form in Europe so different to their form in Germany? Could we see two Inzaghi's in Serie A next season? And are Bologna contenders for another Champions League qualification?Join Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini for the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

It’s that time of the year again! Today, we look at the Champions League's runners and riders and try to work out who will win Europe’s premier club competition.Are Real Madrid inevitable? Is it finally PSG’s year? Could Barcelona or Bayern Munich upset the favourites? And is it foolish to forget about Inter? Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here to give you all the valuable insight you need ahead of the final stages of the Champions League.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Actions have consequences—just ask Paulo Fonseca. After squaring up to a referee, the Lyon boss has been hit with a staggering nine-month ban. So, where do Lyon go from here? Meanwhile, Robin van Persie made his managerial debut in the Champions League with a tough loss to Inter. It’s early days, but is he the right man for the job?Plus, PSV suffer humiliation at the hands of Arsenal and Go Ahead Eagles (twice), Ralph Hasenhüttl extends his unbeaten run with Wolfsburg, Parma edge closer to the drop, and Lars & Andy plan their next European adventure.Join the two of them and Dotun for all the answers to your questions.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

We have a first on today’s OTC… Lars Sivertsen doesn’t have anything bad to say about PSG! Today, he joins Dotun and Andy to assess what we should make of their 1-0 loss against Liverpool last night.Elsewhere, the Madrid derby and Bayern vs Leverkusen were two fascinating but very different same country ties. Andy explains why Xabi Alonso has to take some blame for Leverkusen losing the latter. Plus, is the Eredivisie about to overtake Ligue 1 and become the 5th best league in Europe?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

With Harry Kane sidelined, Bayern Munich thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0—could they actually be better off without him? Meanwhile, Marseille president Pablo Longoria has been hit with a 15-match suspension after accusing officials of corruption, but what’s the full story behind the controversy?Plus, Freiburg’s Champions League push is flying under the radar, Frank Schmidt battles to keep Heidenheim in the Bundesliga, and just how much more does Luka Modrić have to give before calling time on his legendary career?Join Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge for all the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have once again proved they are the most exciting teams to watch in Spain. But will that be enough to bring them success in La Liga? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge aren’t convinced.Elsewhere, Napoli vs Inter could be a title decider in Serie A this weekend, but why is it more important for Napoli? Plus, we bring you up to date on the latest José Mourinho controversy.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

After Atalanta's humiliating Champions League exit to Club Brugge, Gian Piero Gasperini aimed some scathing comments at Ademola Lookman. Could the reigning African Footballer of the Year now be on his way out of Bergamo—or is Gasperini the one under pressure?Meanwhile, PSV delivered a stunning performance to knock Juventus out of Europe, so just how much credit does Peter Bosz deserve for his work in Eindhoven?Plus, Bayern Munich need a temporary Harry Kane replacement, Andoni Iraola is linked with Real Madrid, and the best European away days outside the big five leagues.Join Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge for the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***