Episodes
It may be our final daily podcast of the transfer window, but fear not! We will be back on Tuesday, just the other side of the transfer window to bring you a comprehensive round-up of the January comings and goings as well as a deadline day review. Buj and Dej from The Beautiful Game podcast and Pete Sharland discuss the future of England international Ainsley Maitland-Niles. After a strong start to the season, he has found it hard to get game time and now he may be ready to leave for either...
Published 01/29/21
Dot and Buj from The Beautiful Game Podcast join Marcus to discuss the biggest rumours of the day, including why it was totally baffling that Real Madrid allowed Martin Odegaard to move on loan to the Emirates Stadium. Next, the team turned their attention to the situation surrounding Arsenal's Lucas Torreira and whether he will secure a move to Monaco in the January transfer window. Finally, what should Brandon Williams do next after having had limited opportunities to shine at Manchester...
Published 01/28/21
Dot and Dej from The Beautiful Game podcast join Ben Snowball to discuss Dele Ali’s loan to PSG and how escaping the UK media glare can save his dream to represent England at the Euros. The team also laud over Aston Villa’s capture of Morgan Sanson and debate what Max Mayer’s return to Germany means for the former wonderkid - ‘He needs a team built around him’, but is this all Roy Hodgson's fault? Be sure to check out The Beautiful Game Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1464558689/view See...
Published 01/27/21
We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day. Be sure to check out The Beautiful Game Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1464558689/view See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 01/26/21
We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day. Buj and Dej from The Beautiful Game podcast joined Ben Snowball to break down the big news on Monday: Frank Lampard's departure from Chelsea. But were Chelsea too hasty to sack him? ‘Prototype of an Allardyce striker' - Why Christian Benteke is perfect for West Brom Christian Benteke has been linked with a move to West Brom, but does it make sense? 'We've seen...
Published 01/25/21
We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day. Mat Ryan has joined Arsenal from Brighton on loan until the end of the season in a surprise switch. In the fifth Eurosport show in partnership with The Beautiful Game Podcast, our experts dissect Australian’s move to the Emirates. Does the move make sense? Is Ryan good enough to be a number one? And what do Brighton have to gain from it? Be sure to check out The...
Published 01/25/21
We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day. Dot and Dej from The Beautiful Game podcast join Ben Snowball to discuss the rumours linking Adama Traore with a move to Liverpool. Could he be an impact player off the bench, or would his style just not suit Jurgen Klopp? While Frank Lampard is under increasing pressure at Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel has been linked as a potential replacement. But is the former PSG...
Published 01/21/21
We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day. Would Martin Odegaard be a good signing for Arsenal in the January transfer window? The Real Madrid playmaker has been linked with a move to the Emirates so our experts analyse the pros and cons of the signing and discuss more of the other big topics in the transfer window, How Manchester City should be first in line for Danny Ings. And finally, why oh why would...
Published 01/20/21
We continue our special collaboration with The Beautiful Game podcast team, with the three biggest transfer stories of the day. Dele Ali’s reunion with Mauricio Pochettino at PSG, and why it might not all be Jose Mourinho’s fault. Staying on the continent, we cover David Alaba’s possible Real Madrid move and the domino effect that could see Sergio Ramos and Raphaël Varane exit the Bernabéu. Finally the man that could change the dynamic at Arsenal: Emi Buendía. Be sure to check out The...
Published 01/19/21
In a very special collaboration with the best independent football podcast around, The Beautiful Game, we take you through the very best transfer stories up until the close of the transfer window. Today we discuss AC Milan’s interest in Fikayo Tomori and if it even makes any sense. Christian Eriksen and his proposed return to Spurs, and what bad blood might emerge. And Chelsea’s desire to bring Erling Haaland to west London. Be sure to check out The Beautiful Game Podcast:...
Published 01/18/21
No Ballon d’Or? No problem. Eurosport have stepped in to honour the best men's and women's footballers in 2020. Can anyone stop the cream of Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyonnais sweeping up more accolades? Welcome to the Eurosport Star of the Year awards, with your host Ben Snowball! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 12/15/20
GOO welcomes back Eurosport Germany-France duo Florian Bogner and Cyril Morin to dissect the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and PSG. Did Hansi Flick show Pep Guardiola how it’s done? And does any blame rest with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 08/24/20
In this week’s episode of Game of Opinions regular Pete Sharland leaps off the bench and into the hosting chair to talk all things Barcelona. He is joined by Michael Hincks and Graham Ruthven as our trio try to make some sense of the mess the Spanish club find themselves in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 08/20/20
We recruited five experts from across the Eurosport network to provide analysis on their nation’s teams left in the Champions League.  Flo Bogner (Eurosport Germany), Cyril Morin (France), Simone Eterno (Italy), Agustin Garlan (Spain) and Pete Sharland (UK) joined Ben to preview this year's season-ending tournament.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 08/05/20
Suppose the Premier League’s so-called big six – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham – could only sign one player this summer. Who would get the nod? Join Ben and the gang for some terrific (and terrible) shouts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/30/20
Ben is joined by Daniel Harris and Pete Hall to dive into the blunders and bloopers of David de Gea. What’s gone wrong? And is Dean Henderson really the man to replace him at Manchester United? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/21/20
Manchester City have won their first big battle in the courts. But how are they going to go about fixing things on the pitch? Ben is joined by Pete Sharland and Michael Hincks to map their path to next season’s Premier League title… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/15/20
Ben is joined by Marcus Foley as Paul Parker wades into the Jose Mourinho debate on the GOO podcast and says the Spurs "coach" is "scared" to attack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/09/20
Tony Evans and Paul Hassall join host Ben Snowball to condemn the celebrations after Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for a title. But it’s not all bad news as a dynasty could be on the horizon at Anfield…  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/30/20
The GOO podcast interrupts Italian football expert Simone Eterno’s Sardinia getaway to talk Kalidou Koulibaly, Cristiano Ronaldo and much more. Join regulars Ben Snowball and Pete Sharland as we dive deep into the tales surrounding Serie A’s biggest names… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/23/20
GOO stars Paul Parker, Daniel Harris and Ben Snowball are thrilled at the return of the Premier League while the nation has a new hero: Marcus Rashford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/16/20
Who’s excited for La Liga’s return on June 11? Spanish football experts Graham Ruthven and Michael Hincks join Ben Snowball as GOO answers the big questions. Why are Barcelona and Real Madrid suddenly a bit ordinary? Is Lionel Messi over the hill? And should there really be so much hate for golf-lovin’ Gareth Bale? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/09/20
The gang gaze deep into the future to predict the Premier League run-in. Join host Ben Snowball, Carrie Dunn, Marcus Foley and Pete Sharland to discover why Sheffield United could break into the top four and how Norwich City can pull off the great escape. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/05/20
There is only one topic worth discussing today as we digest football's response to the killing of George Floyd in America. Jadon Sancho was among the players to make a statement in the Bundesliga at the weekend and Liverpool sent an image across the world as their whole squad took a knee in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Ben Snowball and Pete Sharland are joined by former England international Paul Parker and Ola Fisayo to discuss what clubs, players and governing bodies can...
Published 06/02/20
Remember Peter Schmeichel’s rage? Gianluigi Buffon’s eternal talent? Jose Luis Chilavert’s free-kicks? Iker Casillas’ reflexes? The latest Game of Opinions podcast debate focuses on the finest guardians of the goal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/26/20