The Fabric of Football

A Portuguese Footballing icon, who has transcended the sport, Cristiano Ronaldo is a legend of the game. Tim and Jeff discuss his legacy in the wake of his recent departure from the Portuguese squad in controversial circumstances.

The incredible story of Los Palacios y Villa Franca, a small Spanish town of under 40,000 people that has produced three World Cup winners, Jesús Navas, Fabián Ruiz and Gavi.

One of the biggest stars of Women's Football, Khadija "Bunny" Shaw is a trailblazer for Jamaica and a record breaker for Manchester City. In this episode Jeff tells the story of meeting the inspirational star back in 2019 before she led Jamaica in a first Women's World Cup.

In this episode, Tim interviews former FC Barcelona player, Jofre Mateu, who tells us about an incredibly difficult decision he had to make when breaking through into the FC Barcelona first team.

A record-breaking footballer who made his FC Barcelona debut aged just 15 years-old, Lamine Yamal is already a European and World champion with Spain. In this episode Tim talks about his experiences meeting Lamine Yamal, as well as his family, in Rocafonda. A mesmerising footballer and already a cultural icon, TFOF discuss his impact on Football.

Recorded before Lionel Messi announced his international retirement, this episode sees Tim tell us about his trip to Messi's home in Rosario in 2014 and then meeting and interviewing him in 2015. We also reflect on his career and legacy and discuss what his greatest World Cup was.

In this episode and ahead of the Champions League Final, Tim takes us through a shoot he went on to the home town of David Raya, and tells the story of his incredible rise to prominence. Plus Crystal Palace appreciation galore 

In this episisode, Jeff speaks to Romanian Football journalist, Emanuel Roşu, about the legendary Mircea Lucescu, who passed away in April this year. A legend as a player and a manager, Emanuel sheds light on what Lucescu was like as a person and discusses the impact he had on Romanian society.

In this episode Tim takes us on a journey to Tenerife to tell the story of Spanish Footballing legend, Pedro - a world and European champion with the national team who was also an integral member of a trailblazing FC Barcelona side. We learn about his Footballing beginnings, how he grew up and what makes Pedro so well loved on the island of Tenerife.

On the latest episode of The Fabric of Football, Timothy and Jeff discuss the enigmatic José Mourinho and Jeff recounts a meeting with the Portuguese manager in Lebanon back in 2019.

In this episode and ahead of Rayo Vallecano's European Semi-Final, Timothy recounts a shoot to the hometown of Spain international, Jorge de Frutos, telling the incredible story of his rise to prominence. 

After leading Real Sociedad to a second Copa Del Rey victory, Tim and Jeff discuss La Real, their academy and the spectacular talismanic forward, Mikel Oyarzabal, who has scored six goals in six finals he's played in.

After a week spent at both Real Madrid v Bayern Munich and Barcelona v Atlético Madrid, Timothy and Jeff reflect on the matches in Spain and the feelings around the clubs and teams.

In this episode, Timothy tells the remarkable story of Argentine Football coach, Héctor Cúper, and his two magical years with Valencia, who he led to back-to-back UEFA Champions League Finals.

This episode reflects on a shoot to Ukraine when the Champions of Europe, Chelsea, visited Donetsk. Just two years later Shakhtar Donetsk would be playing in exile.

From the 7th tier of English Football to a Premier League club is less than five months, the incredible journey of Strasbourg winger, Martial Godo, and his unconventional path to the top.

Diego Simeone, his brilliance, his success and his aura.

A new podcast that tells Footballing stories that go beyond the grass, with hosts Tim Lee and Jeff Freeman.    Series one, episode one, Turkish Tea - memories of an historic match in Istanbul between Galatasaray and Juventus.