The Fussball Podcast

Borussia Dortmund has fired Nuri Şahin after a disastrous run of form, with the final blow being a 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League. With four straight defeats and a 10th place Bundesliga standing, the club had lost faith in Şahin’s ability to turn things around. But was this just about poor results, or is there a bigger crisis brewing behind the scenes? We dive into: 🔥 Why Şahin’s ten...

Bayern Munich sit comfortably atop the Bundesliga table, but Bayer Leverkusen’s strong finish to the first half of the season has reignited the title race. Can Xabi Alonso’s team sustain their momentum and challenge Bayern’s dominance? Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala have been critical for Bayern, but reigning champions Leverkusen and Florian Wirtz are not looking to make it easy. Meanwhile, Eintrach...

Bayer Leverkusen remain undefeated in the league since their historic unbeaten run was snapped on Matchday 2. They now sit just four points behind Bayern, who suffered their first defeat of the season against Mainz. Are Leverkusen back? And what’s the key to their resurgence? Jan Åge (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) dive into these questions while also analyzing Bayern&apos...

Jan Åge (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) dive into Bayern Munich and whether they're too reliant on Musiala. And if so, is that a bad thing? Jan addresses the recent criticism of Eintracht Frankfurt and why, rather than a missed opportunity, they're victims of their own success! We also discuss Woltemade’s breakthrough for Stuttgart, evaluate Hassenhuttl’s "r...

Jan Åge (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) analyze Bayern’s surprising cup exit to Leverkusen. While Bayern have shown improvement, they continue to struggle against top teams. Both Joshua Kimmich and Vincent Kompany have acknowledged that the performances against the bigger teams aren’t good enough—but what’s next? How should Bayern’s success be measured this season? We also...

Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are two of the most sought-after talents in world football. With one player heavily rumored to be on the move next summer and the other facing a crucial decision on a potential contract extension, the coming months promise to shape the futures of these young stars. Jan Åge (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft  (@MarkusFjortoft) delve into their respective situatio...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft sits down with Markus Fjørtoft to reminisce and reflect on his memorable Bundesliga career with Eintracht Frankfurt. Where did his passion for German football begin? Hear the stories from his time there, including playing under the legendary and notorious Felix Magath, the moment when he subbed himself on and scored the winning goal (no turning back after that!), the record-breaki...

Jan and Markus Fjørtoft break down all the action from Bundesliga’s Round Nine, where a staggering 25 goals were scored across the matches, including an unforgettable nine-goal thriller in Frankfurt. Eintracht’s victory closed the gap to second-placed RB Leipzig, who faced their first defeat of the season against Borussia Dortmund. Who are the young stars making history for Eintracht, and what set...

Jan and Markus are back with a deep dive into Dortmund's worst start to a Bundesliga season in 10 years! With special insight from Sky Germany Reporter Patrick Berger (@berger_pj), we discuss what's going wrong for Sahin and Dortmund and why. We also discuss Bayern's dominance in the Bundesliga, whether they have to adapt against the better team, and what is a success for them this...

With Markus and Jan Fjortoft at the helm and the seventh round concluded, Bayern's attacking dynamite continues to dominate the headlines after a 4-0 victory over fellow Champions League contenders Stuttgart. Harry Kane ended his goal drought, propelling Bayern to the top of the table, level on points with RB Leipzig. Despite Marco Rose's team being unbeaten in 18 matches and having conc...

Thomas Tuchel is set to be announced as new England manager. From his early days at Mainz to his rise as a top coach at Dortmund and PSG, his Champions League triumph at Chelsea, and recent setbacks at Bayern, Jan (@janaagefjortoft) offers his verdict on Thomas Tuchel. Having followed him closely across German and European football for years and interviewed Tuchel multiple times, Jan shares his in...

We welcomed Heidenheim player Adrian Beck to the show. As former teammates in Scotland, Markus takes a deep dive with Adrian into his personal journey and 1. FC Heidenheim’s incredible rise from the lower leagues to their first-ever Bundesliga promotion. Adrian reflects on the dramatic 2022-23 season, where they clinched promotion with two stoppage-time goals, and discusses the influence of coach...

Bayern's thrilling 3-3 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt earned praise for its entertainment value and contrasting tactics, but it also marked Bayern’s third game without a win. Are they facing their first mini-crisis of the season? Elsewhere, Jan and Markus Fjørtoft dive into Dortmund’s ongoing mentality struggles and what’s going wrong under Sahin, as they fall to a high-flying Union Berlin. Mean...

It was a clash of champions as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen battled to a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena. Despite dominating possession, Bayern struggled to penetrate Leverkusen's defense, which approached the match with a more cautious and defensive strategy than anticipated. Jan and Markus analyze the tactical showdown, drawing conclusions about Bayern's performance, Leverkusen&apo...

Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) are blown away by Bayern's start to the season under Kompany, as they score 20 goals in just 7 days, defeating Werder Bremen 5-0 away. We discuss the impact of Olise and Kompany, and how they will stack up against Bayer Leverkusen in this weekend's Topspiel. Leverkusen leave it late once again but come through against Wolfsburg, while S...

We compare two of football's premier strikers: Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. We delve into Harry Kane’s recent hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 6-1 win over Holstein Kiel, bringing his total Bundesliga tally to 40 goals in just 35 games. Kane has set a new record for the quickest to reach 40 goals in the league, surpassing Uwe Seeler, and is currently tied with Jadon Sancho for the most goals by...

This week, Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss Bayern Munich's dominant win over Kiel, highlighted by a record-setting hat-trick from Harry Kane. With this victory, Bayern now sit at the top of the table for the first time in 2024. Dortmund secured a thrilling win against Heidenheim, driven by a standout performance from Adeyemi. Leverkusen and Stuttgart also bounced b...

We recap the key moments from the international break, highlighting Germany's resurgence as they dominate Hungary and play an exciting draw against the Netherlands, fueled by the dynamic duo of Musiala and Wirtz. Can this team win the World Cup? And could we see these two stars team up at the club level? Meanwhile, Harry Kane makes history with two goals in his 100th cap. Where does he rank a...

Thomas Müller cements his legendary status by becoming Bayern Munich's all-time record appearance holder. Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten streak comes to an end at the hands of RB Leipzig, while Stuttgart struggles to find their form, conceding six goals in their first two matches. Heidenheim continues to defy expectations, sitting at the top of the table with a perfect record after a commandi...

Bayern and Vincent Kompany kicked off their Bundesliga campaign with a late victory away to Wolfsburg. Despite an impressive first half, the second half proved more challenging, with Bayern's back four looking shaky and unconvincing. Should Bayern have kept De Ligt? Can Kim and Upamecano become the defensive stalwarts the club is hoping for? And how can we assess Kompany's impact after j...

Sven-Göran Eriksson sadly passed away this week. Jan and Markus remember him as one of the most influential managers in football history, a man who, through his grace, kindness, and presence, left an indelible mark on the sport. We also hear from Former FA Chief, Adrian Bevington (@ABevington11), who worked closely with him, during his time as England manager. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast...

Jan and Markus break down everything you need to know about the Bundesliga, so you don't have to! We predict the champions, top four, relegation candidates, top scorer, best signing, biggest surprise, biggest disappointment, and the most promising young players to watch this season. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Catch-up from the PFA Awards 01:55 Top Four 04:34 Can Stuttgart do it again? 07:36 Dortmund’s T...

Ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, Jan talks through his season predictions with Markus, including Champions, Top Four, Best Signing, MVP, Breakthrough Player, and Bottom 3. Let us know what yours are in the comments below! 0:00 Intro 02:07 Champions & Top 4 08:30 Can Crystal Palace and West Ham make it to Europe? 10:26 Top Scorer 12:48 Best Signing 15:04 Niclas Füllkrug 18:42 MVP  2...

We join Jan (@JanAageFjortoft) from Eintracht, as alongside Markus (@markusfjortoft), they discuss the latest news from Germany including Antonio Nusa's transfer to RB Leipzig, why Leverkusen CEO Carro has not held back in his criticism of Bayern's Director of Sport, Max Eberl, while they also discuss the mood in the Eintracht and Dortmund camp going into the new season. Subscribe on You...

Manchester United wants him, Bayern wants to sell him, and De Ligt wants to go. What is the problem? Why hasn’t it happened already? We are delighted to welcome Florian Plettenberg (@plettigoal) to the show to discuss the latest on De Ligt and Bayern's transfer strategy with hosts Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan (@JanAageFjortoft), now under our new "The Fussball Channel" banner. W...