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In the Spanish La Liga, a game will be played everyday, for two weeks straight. The Premier League and the Serie A will also see non-stop action. What does this mean for you? A lot of work, if we're to consider the 3 musketeers who are making a return alongside club football. Follow me on Twitter @Papi_theGreat

When the Premier League, Spanish La Liga and the Italian Serie A resume this month, there'll be more than enough to enjoy on T.V., and also deal with on social media. From the stats, to.the tweets, the news and the images/videos, it may be too much for some. What can we do about it? Listen to this episode to hear my opinion and suggestion. I'm open to a counter-opinion. Feel free to tweet them at...

It's a back-and-forth ride in this episode of the podcast as Kolawole Babatunde (@iamkoolkola) and Oluwajoba Ogunwale (@Olumcjobson) join me to discuss the past and present of football. Follow me on Twitter @Papi_theGreat Time Stamp 00:00 - 06:00 - Introduction 06:00 - 17:00 - The Difference Between a Local-Based Manager and a Foreign-Based Manager 17:00 - 25:15 - The Impossible Dream in France 25...

In this episode of the podcast, Paschal (@TurfSeason) joins me to discuss the beauty of grassroots football, its challenges and the three essential management skills needed to survive. Say hey on Twitter @Papi_theGreat Time Stamp 00:00 - 03:00: Introduction 03:00 - 08:55: Why is Grassroots Football Not so Appealing? 08:55 - 14:00: How Grassroots Talent is Identified? 14:00 - 20:15: How Are Players...

How can AFCON attract greater numbers in terms of audience and revenue? Have you noticed the awesomeness of the social media teams of Bundesliga teams? In this episode, Bisola (@hawt_red) and Kemi (@TheKemi_Y) join me to discuss all of that while also having their say on the Gerrard - Totti - Lampard comparison. Surprised? Click the 'Listen' button to enjoy our conversation. Follow me on Twitter @...

@RayToluAyo and @faksis join me in this episode of the podcast to discuss club football in Nigeria while putting to bed some arguments about AFCON, and the definition of local. Follow me on Twitter @papi_thegreat. Time Stamp 00:00 - 04:45 - Introduction 04:45 - 12:25 - Celebrating 30 Years of Nigerian Club Football 12:25 - 18:05 - Foreign-based Stars Versus Home-based Stars 18:05 - 23:35 - Inferio...

Dribbling in football is closely related to disrespect in football. However, is there a line between both? With football games set to witness an increase in substitutions, who's win is it? And how difficult is it to rank five of the greatest footballers ever? Find out in this episode of the podcast in which I featured @Olaeben and @Euphoria_Sticks . Don't forget to leave a review wherever you're l...

There's usually a lot of talk about football between 2010 to 2019. And because of this, a lot of the history between 1990 and 2009 gets missing. In this episode of the podcast, @TheGamePundit and @Alukstea join me on the trip down memory lane. Of course, it's not all nostalgia on this episode of the podcast as we also touch on Liverpool, the Manchester derby that featured seven goals and the 'Equa...

It was a beauty to behold. Seeing live football for the first time in a long time was refreshing, just like the rain that fell towards the end of the game between Jeonbuk and Suwon Bluewings. It was the perfect league opener - although the scoreline wasn't as exciting as some expected. Did you miss it? Here are five things you may have missed from that game. Follow me on Twitter @papi_thegreat. 🙂

The good news of the German Bundesliga resuming this week broke this week. And everyone is excited about it, even those who rarely watched it and also Internet Service Providers. With Germany serving as a model, is football about to win, again? Follow me on Twitter @papi_thegreat

Timi Okuselu (@timiokuselu) joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss the stark difference between being a football player and a football coach. We also find time to reminisce about mind-blowing UEFA Champions League goals. Follow me on Twitter @papi_thegreat. Time Stamp 00:00 - 04:30: Introduction 04:30 - 10:00: The Political Brouhaha Surrounding Newcastle 10:00 - 15:45: The Future of Bu...

With a transformation of the Toon Army, are the Gunners the most likely to fall further down the pecking order? Why do some teams thrive after 90 minutes and others fall apart? Gabi ( @Gabi_Pass ) joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss all of these and more. Follow me on Twitter @Papi_theGreat Time Stamp 00:00 - 03:00: Intro 03:00 - 09:20 : The Mystery of Extra-Time in Football 09:20 -...

What are the factors that determine the preference of a player for individual awards? With a new world order in the works, what does the future hold for football fans? And, what in God's name does a 'Sporting Merit' mean? Olumuyiwa (@footiematics), Tosin (@powerfulFJ) and Victor (@victormcepha) join me on this podcast episode to answer all those questions and more. Say hey to me on Twitter @papi_t...

In this episode, Gbemisola (@itsmisola) and Maryam (@maryamlasisi) join me on the podcast to compare their football heroes, Didier Drogba and Thierry Henry. Say hey on Twitter @papi_thegreat

When the world is done with the COVID19 virus, it is largely expected that a new world order will be ushered in. And football is not exempted. In this podcast, Opeyemi (@TheHilariousOpe) shares his thoughts on what the virus will do to the future of football. He also emphasizes a key question that most Nigerian football fans must have asked and how NPFL clubs are losing their power of influence da...

You know about the El Clasico and the Catalan derby, right? But have you heard of La Liga's three-way rivalry? In this episode of the podcast @Cerebrone shares tales about one of La Liga's little-known rivalries. The podcast episode also features Harry Kane, the two types of football fans and a bit about the history of football.  Follow me on Twitter @papi_thegreat Timeline 00:00 - 02:40: The...

There's only space for three as the best managers of the first decade of the 21st century. Ayodele Sagoe ( @ayodelesagoe ) joins me to discuss the disappearance of defending as an art in the game. He also picks the best three managers of the '00 - '10 era.  Follow me on Twitter @papi_thegreat

In this podcast episode, Peter Akinnusi ( @ngbede ) joins me to analyze the enigma that is German football. We also discuss Julian Nagelsmann, the manager who has troubled the waters in the German Bundesliga - and by extension, the UEFA Champions League. With Nigerian football spending more time in the spotlight lately, we also touch on all the things wrong with football in Africa's most populous...

Is the inactivity of NPFL clubs on social media one of the reasons why the followership of the league hasn't grown so much? Why exactly does Barcelona want Neymar this badly? Deji Oseni ( @DejiOseni1 ) shares his view on these topics in this podcast. As an FA Level 2 football coach, he also shares insider knowledge on the different stages of being a UEFA Licensed coach. Please leave a rating...

Do you remember Nigeria's exploits at Holland 2005? Remember that final game against Argentina? Gbemisola ( @itsmisola ) joins me on this episode to reminisce about that unforgettable tournament. We also discuss the factors that are giving a new meaning to being a football fan. Follow me on Twitter ( @papi_thegreat )

What else do you do when the boredom tries to creep in? You feature a sport journalist and learn a thing or two from them! In this episode, Mary ( @mzmary_cathryn ) joins me to discuss what every football fan should be doing during this unfortunate football break. We also find a way to discuss Nigeria's struggling system and how it can be fixed. Follow me on Twitter @papi_thegreat

Which manager is the only one better than Jose Mourinho? Would you rather have Karim Benzema or Oliver Giroud in your team? The Stretford Pundit ( @dezreport ) and Olajire ( @olajiire_ ) both join me to answer these questions. We also talk about why the world should be paying more attention to Nigeria's super defender, William Troost-Ekong.  Follow me on Twitter @papi_thegreat

In this episode, Mosimiloluwa joins me to talk about her love for football, her journey as a goalkeeper and the essence of grassroot football. Follow her on Twitter @oluwagbotemiiii.

In this episode, Alexey Yaroshevsky shares a Journalism Masterclass on how to interview the UEFA President. He also goes on to discuss who he thinks is the greatest African to play football in the Russian Premier League. Keep up with his content on Twitter @yarolfc. Say hey to my co-host and I on Twitter @powerfulfj and @papi_thegreat

It's not the best of times to be alive as a sport fan. Precautionary measures to stop the spread of the COVID19 virus has brought a short break to events in the world of sports. Fans have settled for other activities like arguments, watching replays of old games and then there's the #GoalChain making the rounds. The midst of all this, I'm asking whether the reseumption date set by football authori...