The Totally Football Show with James Richardson A Ballon d'Or for Dembele and goals galore for Kane
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Sep 23, 2025 The team dives into a thrilling weekend of football across Europe. Real Madrid is on a roll, with stunning goals from Militão and Mbappé keeping them ahead of Barcelona. In Serie A, Pellegrini shines in a long-awaited Roma derby win. Meanwhile, Harry Kane steals the spotlight in the Bundesliga with a hat-trick, raising his tally to an impressive 70 goals in just 67 matches. The conversation also touches on Ousmane Dembélé's intriguing Ballon d'Or bid and lively discussions about the fallout from Le Classique. Expect laughs and insights throughout!
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Dembele's Redemption Story
- Ousmane Dembélé's career revival at PSG is framed as a late fulfillment of a long‑held talent promise.
- Julien Laurens and Pol Ballús credit Luis Enrique's coaching and Dembélé's maturation for his Ballon d'Or contention.
Night Out And Rashford Late Arrival
- Pol Ballús recounts a mysterious night out in Newcastle and teases Marcus Rashford's late arrival story.
- He links local reporting and a relaxed Rashford image to the player's adaptation at Barcelona.
Pellegrini's Quiet Derby Redemption
- James Horncastle describes Lorenzo Pellegrini's redemption arc in the Rome derby after months of criticism.
- Pellegrini scored, didn't over-celebrate, and signalled his enduring love for Roma to the supporters.