Pure Football Podcast

We have a special episode of the Pure Football Podcast this week. Mauricio Pochettino will shortly be announced as the manager of PSG. Guillem and Julien Laurens discuss what Pochettino will be hoping to create at the club, how he will manage a team with superstars Neymar and Mbappe, and whether they will be joined by Lionel Messi this summer. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+  begambleaware.org...

In this week’s episode, Guillem visits Frédéric Kanouté. The striker discusses his faith, a love of London & the advice he would give to his younger self. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+  begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this week’s episode, Guillem is welcomed in by Premier League legend Andy Cole. The treble-winning striker discusses his battle with his life-changing illness, the importance of his family, and why you won’t find any of his own memorabilia in his home. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+  begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blu...

In the first episode of our new series, Can We Come In?, Norwich City’s Max Aarons welcomes us into his home as we find out more about the 20-year-old’s life away from the game. Guillem & Max discuss the interest from Barcelona in the right-back, his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, and what he’d cook to impress his idol. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+  begambleaware.org Podcast cover image...

In his first public conversation since leaving his post as Arsenal’s Head of International Scouting, Francis Cagigao talks to Guillem Balague about recommending the likes of Cesc Fabregas, his own career, being a Spanish Londoner and spending 24 years with the Gunners. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please ema...

In this episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague speaks to former Celta de Vigo assistant manager David Martinez in the aftermath of disappointing Spanish performances in the UEFA Champions League. Is Spanish dominance a thing of the past? In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@bluepri...

In this episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague talks music with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. This is a shortened version of a BBC Radio 5 Live Daily Podcast special which can still be downloaded in full on BBC Sounds. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.u...

In this episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague meets with Mikel Arteta, Hector Bellerin and Gaizka Mendieta, and chats with Juan Mata about life in Manchester, London and Oviedo. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague speaks to former Real Sociedad and Real Madrid coach John Toshack about his time in Spain and Portugal and almost taking over from Bob Paisley at Liverpool. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague meets a player old and new from Barcelona’s long lineage of Netherlands internationals: Giovanni Van Bronckhorst and Frenkie De Jong. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague speaks to Aitor Karanka about his biggest influences in playing, coaching and life. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague speaks to Spanish FIFA World Cup 2010 winners David Villa and Xabi Alonso. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague speaks to sports executive Charlie Stillitano, elite coach Avram Grant and journalist Gabriele Marcotti about the next five years for football. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this bonus episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague talks to agents Artur Fernandes and Marcelino Elena, and Leeds United Sporting Director Victor Orta, about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the football business. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this bonus episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague revisits his Soccerex interview with Diego Maradona. We’ve translated the conversation into English with Semra Hunter standing in for El Diego. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

Guillem Balague speaks to Brentford sports psychologist Michael Caulfield and former Arsenal player Lauren about the importance of the mind. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

In this very special episode of the Pure Football Podcast, Guillem Balague is joined in Buenos Aires by Sebastián Garciá, Sergio Levinsky, Sam Kelly, Esteban Bekerman and Santi Bauzá to talk about the great Diego Maradona. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

Guillem Balague speaks to Jürgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana about the roots of their success with Liverpool. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the world. Football isn’t the most important thing right now, but it will also be affected. Guillem Balague talks to managers Carlos Carvalhal and Pep Clotet, sporting director Stuart Webber and Arsenal invincible Lauren about its impact. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries plea...

Guillem Balague speaks to sports psychologist Bill Beswick and FC Bayern and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski about the mindset of sportspeople at the top of their game. In partnership with GentingBet. 18+ begambleaware.org Podcast cover image by Maribel Herruzo. For all podcast enquiries please email george@blueprintsports.co.uk