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.

Episodes

July 2, 2025 34 mins
What has Pep learned about his Man City side at the Club World Cup? Will we see a big name leave Real Madrid this summer now they have so many superstars? With a number of big clubs in need of an out-and-out striker, why are more teams not looking at Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy? Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss Fluminense knocking out Champions League finalists Inter Milan, as the Brazilian sides continue to...
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How alarming was the two-hour stoppage in play during Chelsea’s Round of 16 match in Charlotte, with the World Cup on the horizon next year? What specifically has been so impressive about PSG’s play that no other side has matched at the Club World Cup? Will we see Harry Kane pick up another Golden Boot this summer and why will he be desperate to win it? Gary, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss the England U21’s brilliant victory ...
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Why could Pep not stop smiling after Man City’s thumping of Juventus? Are we finally starting to see that Xabi Alonso style coming through at Real Madrid? How did Gary find himself at a surprise wedding for a very close friend earlier this week?Gary and Alex Aljoe also discuss the Round of 16 fixtures and where we might see a surprise in the knockout rounds.Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for...
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Why was it so important for Liam Delap to score his first goal for Chelsea at the Club World Cup? Will Bayern Munich be left to rue making a number of changes and missing the chance to top their group, as they fall to defeat against Benfica? Will Lionel Messi have a bit of extra, personal motivation when he comes up against former team PSG in the Round of 16? Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss Atletico Madrid’s failur...
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Does Pep Guardiola really want to cut down his squad before the new season, and if so, who goes? Are we going to see a friendly, family rivalry develop between the Bellingham brothers after Jude joked that he needed to respond after Jobe had scored for Dortmund? How special was it to see 40-year-old Santi Cazorla lead Real Oviedo to promotion to La Liga after returning to his boyhood club to play for minimum wage? Gary, Alan, Mi...
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What on earth was Nicolas Jackson thinking with his reckless challenge just minutes after coming on? Why are the South American sides performing so well at this tournament? Can Lionel Messi get Inter Miami out of the group and deep into the knockout round? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss Liverpool’s early transfer activity after Florian Wirtz was announced, and debate whether there’s any chance Alexander Isak could be nex...
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Are we going to see a refreshed Phil Foden who is back to his best next season? What did the guys make of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid debut? Why is Alan still not convinced with Juventus after their 5-0 victory? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss Sergio Ramos’ goalscoring exploits against Champions League finalists Inter Milan and how Mamelodi Sundowns are bringing the party after their opening win. Every single ...
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Why were there real signs of encouragement from Liam Delap in his debut performance for Chelsea? How has Luis Enrique completely changed the mentality of this PSG team? Was Bayern Munich’s thrashing of Auckland City a good or bad thing for the competition? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to also discuss the feisty draw between Boca Juniors and Benfica, which saw three red cards in the end, and how Lionel Messi perf...
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Who is tipping Man City to go all the way in this tournament? Could we be treated to a midfield battle of Jude v Jobe now the younger Bellingham has completed his move to Borussia Dortmund? Why is it so important for Real Madrid to win this competition and for Xabi Alonso to hit the ground running? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to continue their preview of the Club World Cup, this time focusing on Groups E, F, G & ...
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Why can Liam Delap continue to thrive in his new role at Chelsea? Are PSG the favourites for the whole competition? Will Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team defy the odds and claim some big scalps at this tournament? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to look ahead to the upcoming Club World Cup, previewing Groups A, B, C & D as they pick out the key stories for us to be looking out for and predict who will make it ...
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Why did Micah get a surprise party from CBS in Munich? What was the one key bit of acting advice the great Tom Cruise offered Big Meeks? Why are Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd & Chelsea all making significant early signings in this transfer window?  Gary and Micah also hear why Alan’s flight in a Tiger Moth along the north west coast was one of the most terrifying things he’s ever done.  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ww...
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How does Justin manage the expectations and comparisons that come with having a famous father? Who are the best players that he has played with across his career? What’s it like taking a third penalty in the same game? Gary is joined by Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert for the second part of their conversation, as he explains how he’s blossomed on the south coast. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com  L...
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June 1, 2025 23 mins
Is Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 victory over Inter the greatest ever UCL final performance? Was Mbappé's departure the key to Luis Enrique's team winning the European Cup? Are we looking at a new footballing dynasty in the form of PSG's young superstars? Gary and Alan answer all this and more - as well as discussing their new picks for the Ballon D'Or - in today's episode of The Rest Is Football. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Who will prevail in this highly anticipated final between two football greats? Which players will step up under the Champions League lights? What can each team do to better there chances of beating their opponents. In today’s episode Gary, Alan & Micah preview the Champions League final between PSG & Inter Milan. As they break down how each team operates, the guys finally predict who they think will come out on top… Downloa...
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What was life as a kid like with a footballer for a Dad? What Guinness World Record has Justin achieved recently? What is Kluivert’s preferred position along the front line after playing in so many different roles? Gary & Justin Kluivert also discuss which of the Top 5 Leagues is Justin’s favourite to play in and is the most challenging. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an e...
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How is Gary feeling after finishing his final Match of the Day show? How did Alan cope with Newcastle almost throwing away their spot in the Champions League next season? Should there have been a different referee in place for Aston Villa’s high-profile match against Man Utd? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Sunderland securing promotion to the Premier League and how they’re likely to get on next season. Download SAILY in yo...
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Did Ange Postecoglu show his flexibility and get his tactics spot on in that final? How will Spurs get on in the Champions League next season? Should Manchester United stick with Ruben Amorim going forward? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Spurs can kick on now after winning their first trophy for 17 years. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFOOTBALL at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first...
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What makes Everton such a great football club and scousers such great people? Who were the only two truly world-class players that Duncan played with during his career? How did he end up giving a burglar a ‘right hiding’, not once but twice? The second part of our interview with Duncan Ferguson, as he also tells Gary about how he found his love for coaching after he’d hung up his own boots. Duncan’s new autobiography - Big Du...
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How did Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner get it so right against Man City? How good has it been to see two ‘underdogs’ like Newcastle and Crystal Palace win the cups this season? What’s next for Man City after their first trophyless season since 2016/17? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate which teams will qualify for Champions League football next season, with just one point separating five teams with one week left. Download S...
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How did a headbutt at Ibrox that didn’t even merit a yellow card lead to Duncan being sent to prison? Why was getting a haircut in prison one of the most terrifying experiences of his whole time being locked up? Why did he refuse numbers attempts by different Scotland managers to play for the national team again? Gary is joined by former Everton and Newcastle striker Duncan Ferguson to discuss his turbulent younger years and how...
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