The Rest Is Football

The Rest Is Football

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories. From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes. With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs. Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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November 13, 2025 95 mins
Today’s episode is a trip into the archives, as we look back at a fascinating chat with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. Gary, Alan and Micah hear about which Premier League player is the only one to come close to Lionel Messi and who Thierry thinks is the better manager, Arsene Wenger or Pep Guardiola. The French superstar also discusses Arsenal under Mikel Arteta and whether they can finally go all the way. This interview was ...
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Who are the best players Carlo Ancelotti has played and worked with in his incredible career? What's his secret to being so successful in the Champions League? Why are some of the rumours about Jude Bellingham so wrong? Gary is joined by the coolest man in football and current Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about life at the top of world football. They discuss what it takes to manage t...
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Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford come together to put four past Celta Vigo. Real Madrid fail to score for the second time in a week, can Trent Alexander-Arnold be the answer to bringing goals back into the team? Gary and Alex also discuss Antoine Griezmann scoring 3 goals in 2 games and not having a starting place in the Atletico team, is there life in the old dog yet? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy footb...
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Man City celebrate Pep’s 1000th game with a big win over Slot’s questionable Liverpool and Gary & Micah wonder how big a difference Van Dijk’s goal would have been? Micah also vents his frustrations after a shocking weekend of FPL and the affect it’s having on Gary’s life! With Arsenal dropping points to Sunderland the question is, are Arsenal still in control or has Man City’s recent form put them just above them? The Rest ...
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Did Trent Alexander-Arnold’s spot on the bench inspire Conor Bradley to produce another Man of the Match display against Real Madrid? The lads debate whether today’s tactics and athletes are squeezing out the mavericks that used to light up the game and, more importantly, whether we might see Alan Shearer on The Traitors next year. Gary, Alan and Micah also break down Dan Burn and Micky van de Ven’s brilliant goals, and ask the ...
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Alex Aljoe is joined by Aymeric Laporte, who opens up about his bizarre first 24 hours at Manchester City and how Pep Guardiola’s tactical genius shaped him into a key part of the iconic ‘Centurions’ team. He reflects on the influence of club legends like Sergio Agüero, David Silva, and Vincent Kompany, and what it was really like being part of that golden era. Laporte also delves into his decision to switch national teams, the ...
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Why is Marcus Rashford thriving in a super talented Barcelona side? Why are the fans in Madrid heralding the ‘rebirth of King Jude’ Bellingham after his injury? How will Antoine Griezmann adapt to his new role as impact sub at Atlético Madrid after scoring his 200th La Liga goal? Gary and Alex also discuss Villarreal’s sparkling form, as the Yellow Submarine thump Rayo Vallecano. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy ...
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Can the partnership between Haaland and Cherki take the Norwegian superstar to another level? Why is Declan Rice the key to giving Arsenal so much control? Who do Wolves turn to next after sacking Vitor Pereira following an eighth defeat in ten league games this season? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss an important win for Liverpool after Arne Slot’s gamble in midweek and a worrying performance from Spurs. The Rest Is Footb...
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What can Arsenal achieve this season after becoming the first team in top-flight history to win six games in a single month without conceding a goal? Meanwhile, is Arne Slot starting to feel the pressure after Liverpool were thumped by Crystal Palace? Their sixth defeat in seven matches. The lads also discuss another standout performance from 15-year-old Max Dowman, and reflect on what they were doing at that age. Gary, Alan ...
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Alex Aljoe sits down with Ivan Rakitić to reflect on his incredible career — from playing alongside MSN during Barcelona’s golden era to sharing the pitch with Luka Modrić for over 15 years with Croatia. Rakitić also gives his thoughts on the next generation of Barcelona talent and what makes this current team so exciting to watch The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuse...
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Jude Bellingham steals the show as Real Madrid beat Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu to move five points clear at the top of La Liga. But did Lamine Yamal’s pre-match comments come back to haunt him after a quiet performance on the big stage? Gary and Alex also break down Vinícius Jr.’s antics as he walked down the tunnel following his substitution by Xabi Alonso. Can players be forgiven for that kind of reaction in a game of ...
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Is the Premier League title now Arsenal’s to lose after the results this weekend? Where has it all gone wrong for Liverpool and how do they fix it? What’s behind Man Utd’s upturn in results and performances and will it continue? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss a huge weekend at the bottom of the table as Leeds and Burnley pick up crucial wins, with fellow promoted team Sunderland flying high in the Top Four! The Rest Is Foo...
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Does Alexander Isak’s injury solve a short-term headache for Liverpool? Are Chelsea finally building a squad capable of competing for the biggest trophies? Did Arsenal show they’re one of the favourites for the Champions League after a big win against Atlético Madrid? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Newcastle’s impressive victory over Benfica which sees them sitting well placed in the Champions League table. Join The Player...
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Alan Shearer becomes Quiz Master as Gary and Micah face each other in this week’s quiz: Spanish Players with the most appearances in the Premier League. The lads also try and wrap their heads around Micah losing out on the Premier League’s Young Player Of The Year award to Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on...
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Is Kylian Mbappe the best striker in world football right now? Why is that sometimes you just need to stick a centre back up front to make the difference? Will we see a completely different Antony in La Liga to the one that struggled so much at Man Utd? Gary and Alex also look ahead to El Clásico this weekend, with Alex heading out to Madrid to cover the game for the show. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy footbal...
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Can Man Utd maintain that level after their best performance under Ruben Amorim? Where do Nottingham Forest go next after creating such a volatile situation around Ange Postecoglou? Why were the guys so impressed with Jean-Philippe Mateta, despite him missing a late chance to win the game in a thriller against Bournemouth? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Man City are finally playing to the real strengths of Erling Haaland...
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October 16, 2025 32 mins
Why did Mo Salah tell Micah at a young age that he always wanted to play for Liverpool? What did Micah say to Mo when they were playing together at Fiorentina that apparently “turned his career around”? Why did it not work out for him at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho? Gary and Micah take a detailed look at Mo Salah’s career and how he turned himself from an outcast at Chelsea to a worldwide superstar at Liverpool. They also debate...
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October 15, 2025 28 mins
What does Kylian Mbappé need to do to reach the heights of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid? Is the Ballon D’or inevitable? What is it that makes him the most down to earth player at Los Blancos? Gary and Alex also discuss his upbringing in Paris and his outrageous record in The World Cup Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chan...
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October 14, 2025 22 mins
Which players have impressed the most over the last couple of games? How excited can we really get by England’s 100% record in qualifying? Does the European qualifying format for the World Cup need to be refreshed? Gary, Alan and Micah discuss England’s two convincing wins in the last week and look ahead to what we can expect from them at the World Cup this summer. Get started today at https://www.hubspot.com Join The Pl...
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 Who are the top ten Goalscorers from outside the box in the Premier League? Can Alan finally get his first win of the season?  The guys also discuss whether Micah would be a good contestant on Strictly Come Dancing  Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and ...
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