

Tifo Football Podcast
The Athletic
In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 21, 2021 • 54min
The Ndombele Boom & Bust, Toney's Touch + Benitez' Competence
Joe, Seb and the returning Alex Stewart discuss the highlights from another fascinating Premier League weekend... While Seb preaches for optimism at Everton, Alex marvels at Ivan Toney's start to life in the top-flight. Plus, more on Ronaldo's impact on Mason Greenwood and a lot of rain on the continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 15min
Tanganga Sent Off, Harvey Elliott's Injury and Karma for Leverkusen
Joe and Seb are lonely together in this week's podcast as JJ and Alex are on holiday.In this week's podcast:- Crystal Palace battered Spurs at Selhurst Park, Joe and Seb were particularly intrigued by the battle between Tanganga and Zaha.- Manchester United are top of the league! Also, how Sancho and Pogba can exist away from the limelight and prosper?- Harvey Elliott's horrific injury and 100 Premier League goals for Mo Salah.- A triumph for karma in the Leverkusen v Dortmund match.- A roundup of the Premier League action this week (not including Everton v Burnley) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 45min
Greenwood's Future, Van de Beek's Present and Arsenal & Edu's Transfer Policy
Joe returns to bring order to the Tifo Football Podcast, with guests JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor.Mason Greenwood has been Manchester United's standout star for Joe this season, but what does his future hold now that Cristiano Ronaldo has returned?Donny van de Beek seems to be stuck in limbo in Manchester , so what does he need to do to break out?Arsenal are in deep trouble after three weeks of the 2021/22 season and Edu has defended himself and Arsenal's transfer policy in a public interview. Is he right to do so?There's also a brief aside to discuss the strange scenes in the Brazil vs Argentina World Cup Qualifier match which was suspended after the Brazilian Health People invaded the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 59min
Reliable Xhaka, Messi's Circus & Nuno's Surprisingly Good Fit
The Tifo team reflect on Wolves' goal-scoring existential crisis, yet another tactical disaster-class from Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta, Burnley's increased aggression and Messi's PSG debut... JJ is still hosting - and impersonating Joe - who's now back - and impersonating JJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 41min
Bruno's Moaning, Payet's Aim & Is Tierney Trying To Do Too Much?
JJ and Alex address criticism of Arsenal's Kieran Tierney and discuss whether or not Virgil Van Dijk's return to fitness has already 'solved' Liverpool's defensive problems. Plus, why Bruno wasn't fouled, how good Inter look without Lukaku and how easy it is to defend a corner when the opposition are refusing to return from the changing rooms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2021 • 57min
Man United 'Click', Pablo Mari's Bone Structure & Haaland The Geek!
Seb, Alex & JJ are here to answer the big questions, following the opening weekend of a new Premier League season... Who should partner Ben White in defence for Arsenal? What is Dele Alli's new role for Nuno's Spurs? Can Mason Greenwood keep Cavani out of United's starting XI?Who is cooler, Haaland or Mbappe? ... And, if Grealish is City's 'shiny new necklace', what does that make Harry Kane? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2021 • 40min
Messi's Tears, Lukaku's Unfinished Business & A West Ham Takeover?
The Tifo team discuss Messi's Barcelona exit, Pochettino's PSG Globetrotters and what it means for the future of Man United's Paul Pogba. Plus, Lukaku's proposed return to Chelsea, Leicester Community Shield win over Man City and a potential West Ham takeover bid?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2021 • 46min
Harry Kane Misses Training, and no more Pro Evo.
Harry Kane missed training, Grealish looks to he nearing a move to City, Joe walked out - and Seb and JJ discuss the end of Pro Evo and Celtic’s Woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 3min
Euro 2020: The Final
It was Italy versus England at Wembley in the final of the 2020 European Championships. Join JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Joe Devine for penalties, performances, commiserations and joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2021 • 59min
England, Denmark & Extra Time
England are going to their first major tournament final in many, many moons, after beating Denmark 2-1 after extra time. A controversial penalty separated the two teams, but there's lots else to discuss from a (at times) chaotic game. JJ Bull joins Joe Devine to do just that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.