The Fussball Podcast

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the start of SEASON 3 with Markus (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan ( @JanAageFjortoft ), now under our new "The Fussball Channel" banner. As we continue to cover the Bundesliga and bring you news and talking points from around the world, we begin with an overview of the latest developments in German football. Bayern's rebuild under Kompany is an excit...

Following the conclusion of the first round of fixtures in the group stage, Jan and Markus review the main happenings from the first 12 games! 34 goals scored, 34 different goalscorers, a broken nose, an unlikely game of the tournament, young superstars shine, and new cult heroes enter the scene! It's all we could wish for. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the...

Welcome to the first episode under the new banner of "The Fussball Podcast"! In this episode, we preview the upcoming Euros in Germany. Join us as we bring together the "Avengers" of football journalists: Christian Falk, the Bayern and Germany insider; renowned football journalist and author Guillem Balagué; Mr. "Here We Go" Fabrizio Romano; the highly esteemed Henry...

We are thrilled to welcome Derek Rae (@RaeComm) back to review the 23/24 Bundesliga season. We'll be handing out awards for Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season, Breakthrough of the Season, Signing of the Season, Moment of the Season, Disappointment of the Season, Manager of the Season, Surprise of the Season, and our very own Special Recognition award. Subscribe on YouTube and al...

The Bundesliga 2023/24 season may be over, but Bayern's quest for a new head coach is far from finished! With Max Eberl tasked with spearheading a rebuild at Bayern, smooth sailing is nowhere in sight for the Bavarian giants. The hunt for a new coach intensifies, with the usual suspects becoming increasingly involved. Who truly holds the reins at Bayern? Meanwhile, Leverkusen etch their name...

The ongoing saga of Bayern's quest for a new coach persists, with the latest rumour suggesting that Thomas Tuchel might indeed remain at Bayern! Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) and Jan ( @janaagefjortoft ) attempt to dissect it all for you, including the situation the new leadership of Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are finding themselves in. Additionally, we welcome two new additions to next seas...

Borussia Dortmund has secured their spot in the Champions League final, while Bayern Munich were just minutes away from joining them. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen is asserting dominance in the Bundesliga over both teams, boasting an incredible 49-game unbeaten streak across all competitions and advanced to the Europa League final. Jan Åge reviews all the matches from this thrilling week in Europe....

Bayer Leverkusen have matched Benfica's 59-year-old record and are now unbeaten in 48 consecutive games across all competitions. Could this season be considered one of the greatest of all time? In other news, Union Berlin is engaged in a desperate struggle to avoid the relegation playoffs and has dismissed head coach Nenad Bjelica after just 16 league games in charge. Markus ( @markusfjortoft...

Ralf Rangnick has made the surprising decision to decline Bayern Munich's offer, despite initial indications that he would assume the coaching role at the end of this season. Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @janaagefjortoft ) and Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) provide a detailed timeline of events leading up to Rangnick's refusal, shed light on the reasons behind his decision, and explore the implication...

Uli Hoeneß and Thomas Tuchel fight it out ahead of their vital Champions League clash against Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen continue to extend their unbeaten run, RB Leipzig thrash Dortmund, while there's drama in the relegation battle! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world.

Bayern's search for a new coach continues, and with each day that passes, more rumors and names are circulated. What is Bayern's plan? And who will it be? Meanwhile, in Dortmund, the latest developments see sporting director Sebastian Kehl passed over for the CEO position, with Lars Ricken appointed instead. Additionally, Sven Mislintat returns as the technical director. How can we inter...

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are through to the Champions League semi-finals! A big week for German football, a big week for the Bundesliga, and a big week for Tuchel and Terzić! How can not even the two best teams in Germany become the four best in Europe? Why Tuchel's experience matters? And how do we make sense of Borussia Dortmund? Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to...

Bayer Leverkusen has clinched the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history! With five games remaining, they've brought an end to Bayern Munich's 11-year reign of dominance. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world.

Head of Sport, Max Eberl's honest reflections after Bayern's loss to Heidenheim echo loudly in Germany, highlighting the team's struggles and mentioning the lack of character and standards shown. As Bayern finds themselves trailing a staggering sixteen points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, questions arise about their ability to reclaim their former dominance. What has gone...

Who will take over at Bayern following Thomas Tuchel's underwhelming spell at the club? Could it be a surprise return for Julian Nagelsmann, or will the visionary Ralf Rangnick take the reins? Jan ( @janaagefjortoft ) and Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) discuss as they also run through this weekend's Bundesliga happenings, including Dortmund's first Bundesliga win in Munich since 2014, w...

One of the most coveted managers in world football has made the decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for another year. Jan and Markus delve into the reasons behind his choice to stay, Jan's prediction back in February, the reasons why he's not considering a move to Liverpool or Bayern just yet, and speculate on what the future holds for Xabi Alonso. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast p...

It was all doom and gloom for the German National Team... until this international break. Following two impressive wins against France and Netherlands, the optimism has been reignited for the hosts ahead of this summer's European Championship. Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) and Jan ( @janaagefjortoft ) discuss the euphoria that has swept over the country and go through what has changed, the &quot...

Freiburg faces a bittersweet moment as Christian Streich, the heart and soul of the club, announces his departure at the end of the season. Streich, who has been synonymous with Freiburg for decades, leaves behind a legacy of remarkable achievements, from relegation heartbreak to European competition multiple times. His Klopp-esque resignation video encapsulates the emotions of fans as they bid fa...

Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) and Jan Aage Fjortoft ( @janaagefjortoft ) take you through the latest action from German football. Bayer Leverkusen edges closer to a club-record 21st top-flight win, showcasing Grimaldo's 10th assist and Tella's fifth Bundesliga goal. Bayern Munich's resurgence is highlighted with a controlled display against Lazio and a convincing win over Mainz, sparki...

Leverkusen establish a 10-point gap at the top of the table and are eyeing the Meisterscahle, as they win against rivals Köln and Bayern drop points away to Freiburg. Will there be a Bayern comeback? And what makes Leverkusen different from previous contenders? Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) and Jan Aage Fjortoft ( @janaagefjortoft ) attempt to answer all the relevant questions. Meanwhile, Stuttgart c...

Join Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) and Jan Aage Fjortoft ( @janaagefjortoft ) as they dive into the latest news in German football on this week's episode! The question on everyone's mind: Is Nagelsmann's return to Bayern a real possibility under the new era that awaits at Bayern, led by Christoph Freund and Max Eberl? And is Edin Terzić's position at Dortmund safe? Leverkusen&apos...

Bayern München have announced that Thomas Tuchel will LEAVE the club at the end of the summer! Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) and Jan Aage Fjortoft ( @janaagefjortoft ) discuss the big news, and reflect on what has happened in the last 24 hours, where it went wrong and what now for Bayern and Tuchel! Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from aro...

Bayern München are seemingly in free-fall as they suffer their third consecutive defeat and now find themselves 8 points behind Bayer Leverkusen. What is going on at Bayern? Has Tuchel's approach with the players been wrong? Is Tuchel "unlucky"? Are Germany and Bayern's diminished success a coincidence? And what will Xabi Alonso make of all this? Join Markus ( @markusfjortoft )...

Alonso's tactical masterclass against Bayern ensures that Leverkusen are five points ahead at the top.  Will Alonso stay at the club beyond this season? Will Tuchel get fired? And what was Thomas Müller ranting about post-match? Markus ( @markusfjortoft ) and Jan Aage Fjortoft ( @janaagefjortoft ) also delve into the protests that swept over the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, the rest of the B...

Get ready for the Bundesliga blockbuster as Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, boasting a combined total of 111 goals this season, clash in the historic title-defining match. Leverkusen, unbeaten this season under Xabi Alonso's leadership, takes on a Bayern team led by Harry Kane but navigating injuries, including a doubtful Manuel Neuer. Challenger vs. Champion! Alonso vs. Tuchel! Wirtz vs....