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Who keeps four turtles in their fridge? And who is the two-metre Messi?
John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens, Rafa Honigstein and Mina Rzouki for some interesting chat about European football and so much more.
The team discuss a novel approach to match coverage in French broadcasting.
Have Germany unearthed a new number nine? Do Italy have an identity under Luciano Spaletti? And have France filled the gap left by the retirement of Antoine Griezmann?
Plus – were Juventus right to sack Thiago Motta? And how furious are Bayern Munich after a serious injury suffered by Alphonso Davies playing for Canada.
TIMECODES:
0 mins: Intro
1.06: The reaction in Germany to Thomas Tuchel’s start as England manager
4.09: Live coverage of the 12th tier of French football
8.33: Germany’s search for a number nine – featuring Tim Kleindienst (who keeps turtles) and Nick Woltemade (who is very tall).
16.24: Have the Italian team got an identity?
19.54: Why can Italy no longer produce world-class players?
22.20: Can Michael Olise fill the gap left by the retirement of Antoine Griezmann?
26.39: What role is there for Rayan Cherki in the France squad?
29: How big a blow for Bayern is the injury suffered by Alphonso Davies?
33.55: Were Juventus right to sack Thiago Motta? And what about Igor Tudor?
Football commentaries this week:
Thursday 27th March
WOMENS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Chelsea v Manchester City 2000 KO - Jonathan Pearce and Gilly Flaherty.
Saturday 29th March
FA CUP: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1215 KO - Conor McNamara and Mark Schwarzer.
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP: Celtic v Hearts 1500 KO - Ian Dennis and Pat Nevin.
FA CUP: Brighton v Nottingham Forest 1715 KO - Chris Wise.
Sunday 30th March
FA CUP: Preston North End v Aston Villa 1330 KO - John Murray and Leon Osman.
WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE: Chelsea v West Ham 1630 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA
Published on Thursday, 27th March 2025.
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