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

Man City Make It Three From Three, Real Madrid Turn On The Style & A Surprise Wedding

June 27, 2025 • 31 mins

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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Delap Off The Mark For Chelsea, Bayern Miss Out On Top Spot & Messi Sets Up PSG Clash

June 25, 2025 • 39 mins

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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Man City Hit Al Ain For Six, The Battle Of The Bellinghams & Santi Cazorla’s Fairytale

June 23, 2025 • 34 mins

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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Chelsea Implode Against Flamengo, Botafogo Stun PSG & Messi Magic For Miami

June 21, 2025 • 26 mins

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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Foden Finds His Spark, Real Madrid Struggle Against Al-Hilal & Five-Star Juventus

June 19, 2025 • 31 mins

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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Chelsea Start With A Win, PSG Flex Their Muscles & Bayern Hit Double Figures

June 17, 2025 • 34 mins

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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Club World Cup Preview: Man City To Lift The Trophy, The Battle Of The Bellingham’s & Pressure On Real Madrid

June 12, 2025 • 24 mins

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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Club World Cup Preview: Delap To Shine For Chelsea, PSG To Continue Stellar Form & Can Messi Upset The Odds?

June 10, 2025 • 33 mins

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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Micah's Star-Studded Trip, Acting Tips From Tom Cruise & Big Early Moves In The Transfer Window

June 5, 2025 • 39 mins

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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Justin Kluivert: Embracing The Expectations, The Dutch Masters & Record Breaking Hat-Tricks

June 3, 2025 • 21 mins

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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PSG, Kings Of Europe

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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PSG vs. Inter: Gary, Alan & Micah CAN'T Agree

May 29, 2025 • 24 mins

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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The Kluivert Bloodline, A Guinness World Record & Iraola's Magic (Part 1)

May 27, 2025 • 30 mins

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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Gary’s Last Ever MOTD, Alan’s Nervy Final Day & Aston Villa’s Refereeing Complaints

May 26, 2025 • 53 mins

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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Spurs Win Europa League Final Desperately Lacking In Quality

May 21, 2025 • 25 mins

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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Duncan Ferguson: The Magic Of Everton, The Two World-Class Players He Played With & Giving The Burglars A Hiding

May 20, 2025 • 39 mins

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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Brilliant Crystal Palace Win Their First Major Trophy

May 18, 2025 • 48 mins

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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Duncan Ferguson: The Headbutt That Changed His Life, Being Terrified In Prison & Regretting Just Seven Scottish Caps

May 15, 2025 • 42 mins

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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How Do Liverpool Replace Trent Alexander-Arnold?

May 13, 2025 • 31 mins

Is Conor Bradley ready to be Liverpool’s first choice right back next season? Do they need to sign someone in that position this summer to provide some cover and competition? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate whether the Europa League winners should automatically qualify for next year’s Champions League. Should the rules change now that no teams drop down from the Champions League into the Europa League during the season? Down...

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Newcastle Lead Champions League Race, Marinakis Confronts Nuno & Trent’s Hostile Anfield Reception

May 11, 2025 • 23 mins

Will Newcastle finish second this season? Was Nottingham Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis right to confront Nuno Espírito Santo on the pitch after they dropped points? Do the lads agree with the portion of Liverpool fans that were booing Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield? Gary, Alan and Micah also debate who should win the Premier League Manager of the Season award. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code RESTISFO...

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Episodes

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Man City Hit Al Ain For Six, The Battle Of The Bellinghams & Santi Cazorla’s Fairytale

Chelsea Implode Against Flamengo, Botafogo Stun PSG & Messi Magic For Miami

Foden Finds His Spark, Real Madrid Struggle Against Al-Hilal & Five-Star Juventus

Chelsea Start With A Win, PSG Flex Their Muscles & Bayern Hit Double Figures

Club World Cup Preview: Man City To Lift The Trophy, The Battle Of The Bellingham’s & Pressure On Real Madrid

Club World Cup Preview: Delap To Shine For Chelsea, PSG To Continue Stellar Form & Can Messi Upset The Odds?

Micah's Star-Studded Trip, Acting Tips From Tom Cruise & Big Early Moves In The Transfer Window

Justin Kluivert: Embracing The Expectations, The Dutch Masters & Record Breaking Hat-Tricks

PSG, Kings Of Europe

PSG vs. Inter: Gary, Alan & Micah CAN'T Agree

The Kluivert Bloodline, A Guinness World Record & Iraola's Magic (Part 1)

Gary’s Last Ever MOTD, Alan’s Nervy Final Day & Aston Villa’s Refereeing Complaints

Spurs Win Europa League Final Desperately Lacking In Quality

Duncan Ferguson: The Magic Of Everton, The Two World-Class Players He Played With & Giving The Burglars A Hiding

Brilliant Crystal Palace Win Their First Major Trophy

Duncan Ferguson: The Headbutt That Changed His Life, Being Terrified In Prison & Regretting Just Seven Scottish Caps

How Do Liverpool Replace Trent Alexander-Arnold?

Newcastle Lead Champions League Race, Marinakis Confronts Nuno & Trent’s Hostile Anfield Reception

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