
Football Vision
Weekly podcast, with host Phil Costa, covering all the leading stories from European football and beyond, with insight, opinions and some laughs from experts who know their subjects best.
Latest episodes

Jun 15, 2024 • 28min
Euro 2024 Daily: Germany Shine On Opening Night
Football writer Jonathan Harding discusses Germany's impressive win over Scotland, focusing on Toni Kroos, Florian Wirtz, and Jamal Musiala's standout performances. The podcast also touches on upcoming Euro 2024 matches and the importance of young talents in the tournament.

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 8min
Euro 2024 Preview: Winners, Key Players and More
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Elliot Smith to discuss all the main talking points ahead of EURO 2024. Starting off with a bitesize group-by-group preview, conversation moves onto key players and which young players are primed for a breakout. We finish with some predictions about our winners, top scorers and more.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Elliot SmithLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 2024 • 47min
Champions League Final: Instant Reaction
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Elliot Smith to discuss all the main talking points from Saturday's Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.Starting off with a general view of the game, conversation moves onto key moments, whether Edin Terzic was right taking off Karim Adeyemi and why Madrid always feel so inevitable in this tournament.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Elliot SmithLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 1h 1min
Champions League Preview: Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writers Lewis Ambrose and Kiyan Sobhani to talk all things Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League final on Saturday.Starting off with a look-back on the season, conversation moves onto their preferred starting XIs, potential difference makers and any weaknesses that could be exploited by the opposition - there's even room for some Marco Reus and Toni Kroos chat.Host: Phil CostaGuests: Lewis Ambrose, Kiyan SobhaniLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2024 • 48min
AFC Ajax: A Series of Unfortunate Events
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Michael Statham to talk all things Ajax who just endured their worst league season in 24 years. Starting off with a season review, conversation moves onto standout players and those who underwhelmed, a series of bad decision making at boardroom level, repeated transfer failures and why new manager Francesco Farioli has a huge job on his hands.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Michael StathamLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 2024 • 56min
What Next For Chelsea After Sacking Pochettino?
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Parth Gupta to talk all things Chelsea and where they go from here, after parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino. Starting off with a season review, conversation moves onto standout players and those who underwhelmed, issues bubbling behind the scenes, uncertainty surrounding the current ownership and which manager should take over at Stamford Bridge.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Parth GuptaLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 1h 5min
Scouting South America: Endrick, Estêvão and More
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Nathan Joyes to scout the most exciting South American talent ahead of a busy summer transfer window. Starting off with Endrick and Estêvāo at Palmeiras, conversation moves onto other players bubbling under the radar, Claudio Echeverri and Franco Mastantuono at River Plate, Chelsea’s new Ecuadorian sensation and a small Copa America preview.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Nathan JoyesLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2024 • 58min
The Rise, Fall and Future of Juventus
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Stephen Ganavas to discuss all things Juventus. Starting off with some background on why they have failed to challenge for another league title, conversation moves onto recruitment issues, boardroom resignations, potential managerial candidates and how an exciting crop of young players could save them moving forward.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Stephen GanavasLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2024 • 52min
Women’s Football Round-Up and Ones To Watch
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Ameé Ruszkai to discuss the women’s game. Starting off her background in the sport - as a player, fan and later journalist - conversation moves onto the rapid growth of women’s football, major talking points from across England and Europe, Champions League final predictions and exciting young players to watch moving forward.Host: Phil CostaGuest: Ameé RuszkaiLearn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2024 • 48min
Academy Football and Mental Health Struggles
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Tom McGlinchey (academic associate at Nottingham Trent University) to discuss academy football and mental health struggles that often impact players upon release. Starting off with some background on his own route into the game, conversation moves onto the staggering figures around professional football, players who tragically took their own lives and what more can be done to support people moving forward.Learn more about the podcast at: https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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