The Fussball Podcast

Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft )  and Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) delve into recent developments as Bayern's power structures undergo re-establishment in the wake of the departures of "Brazzo" and Kahn. We have Bayern Insiders Christian Falk (@cfbayern) and Tobi Altschäffl (@altobelli13) to report on that. Meanwhile, Germany's national team finds itself amidst a cr...

In what can only be described as a chain of events reminiscent of Bayern/FC Hollywood, CEO Oliver Kahn and Head of Sports Hasan Salihamidžić were dismissed just before their final game of the season. Numerous reports and narratives have emerged since then, but in this special episode, Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) provides Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft )   with a comprehensive and deta...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft )  and Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) recap what can only be described as an astonishing final round in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga! Dortmund's hopes of clinching the Bundesliga title were dashed when they settled for a draw against Mainz at home. In a nail-biting finish, Bayern managed to secure a late victory against Köln, sealing their ele...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft )  and Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft )   kick off with the miracle of Sébastien Haller, whose two goals propel Dortmund towards a potential Bundesliga title and signal the possible end of Bayern's 10-year reign, following RB Leipzig's stunning victory at the Allianz Arena. However, the final chapter of this thrilling Bundesliga season is yet to be...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) enjoyed a lengthy chat about life and the Bundesliga. Jan had spent the last four days in Munich, dissecting the weekend's events (alongside Stefan Effenberg, who joins us in this episode) and the ongoing stories surrounding Bayern - particularly Thomas Müller and his uncertain future. Jan discussed Müller's meetin...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft )  and Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) provide a weekend round-up, as Fjørtoft Sr. was in Manchester and Newcastle, where he caught up with Gary Neville to hear his thoughts on German football and THAT Champions League final against Bayern München. There is also an update provided on Oliver Kahn's status as CEO and the Bellingham transfer situation (as...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft )  and Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) discuss the referee scandal in Bochum, which means Dortmund now are trailing Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga, while Bochum's point ensures they are still outside an increasingly contentious relegation zone. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Alex Hellmann has committed to staying for the remainder of his contra...

Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) has been somewhat stealing the headlines in German Football ever since he exclusively announced that Bayern was strongly considering firing CEO Oliver Kahn. Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) talks with him to discuss how he's experienced seeing the story develop since then, his analysis of why Kahn is more at risk of being removed than Sports Director S...

It appears that the departure of Oliver Kahn, the CEO of Bayern Munich, is an ongoing process and just a matter of time according to sources of Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ). It seems that the club hierarchy is beginning to recognize the importance of accountability at all levels, including those in higher positions. Following Bayern's controversial decision to replace Julian Nagelsma...

Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) discuss Dortmund's treacherous performance against relegation-threatening Stuttgart, as they slipped up despite playing against 10 men for the majority of the game. To what degree can we deem this a "typical" Dortmund performance despite their strong second half of the season, and in what ways are captain...

Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) dive into the questions surrounding Bayern München and its leadership. With the recent appointment of Thomas Tuchel, Bayern's chances of competing on multiple fronts seem to have dwindled, leaving the Bundesliga as their main focus. But where does Bayern go from here? The "manager card" has already been pl...

Markus Fjortoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) welcomes Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ), Fabrizio Romano ( @FabrizioRomano ), and Tobi Altschäffl ( @altobelli13 ) from around the world to bring us the latest news and insights on German football. Jan Åge provides his thoughts on the  Der Klassiker, while Tobi Altschäffl provides us with an exclusive look into the fight between Oliver Kahn and Lothar Mat...

Following on from last week's firing of Julian Nagelsmann,  ( @MarkusFjortoft ) welcomes Sky Sports News reporter and former Bundesliga player, Torben Hoffmann (@torben_hoffmann) alongside Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) to bring further context to the departure of Julian Nagelsmann from Bayern Munich and the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as his replacement. Jan Aage shares his thoughts...

Julian Nagelsmann has been fired by Bayern München and Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) welcomes Bayern Insider, Christian Falk (@cfbayern) ,   and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) from each part of their world to discuss the surprising news. Falk gives us an insider's perspective on the decision-making process that led to Nagelsmann's firing, including the role of the club'...

Join us for another special episode of "The German Fussball Podcast" as Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) are joined by  Raphael Honigstein (@ honigstein ). In this episode, we cover the latest developments in the Bundesliga, starting with the highly anticipated match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, also known as Der Klassiker. Wit...

Join us for a special episode of "The German Fussball Podcast" as Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) welcome Fabrizio Romano (@ FabrizioRomano ) , renowned football journalist and transfer expert, to discuss the latest updates from the Bundesliga. We'll be diving deep into the transfer news surrounding some of the biggest rising stars in th...

Get ready for another exciting episode of "The German Fussball Podcast" as Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) bring you all the latest updates, analysis, and commentary on the world of German football. In this episode, we dive deep into the latest Bundesliga round, with a particular focus on Bayern Munich's return to their dominant form aga...

Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft )  discuss from London and Munich respectively, Dortmund's thrilling win against title rivals RB Leipzig as they continue to pile pressure on a Bayern team that won unconvincingly at Stuttgart. Further, Jan Åge provides an anecdotal insight into the history of Schalke, and why, despite their revival, are a shadow of t...

Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) are back a bit later in the week to review and preview the latest results and news in the Bundesliga, as we face the intriguing prospect of multiple teams fighting for the title and avoiding relegation. It starts off on Friday with high-flying Dortmund against RB Leipzig and friend turned foe, Marco Rose. Who would Bayer...

Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) discuss Bayern's loss against nemesis, Gladbach, as that result loss opens the title race up even further(!), Dortmund continue their perfect start to the new year and Eintracht Frankfurt is served somewhat of a reality check against the impressive Napoli. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on to...

Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) discuss Bayern's dominant display in Paris, the factors leading to the Dortmund Project firing on all cylinders, Eintracht ' s brutal Bundesliga reminder, and Jan Åge provides a cunning insight into East Germany ' s football history and Union ' s part in reviving it. Subscribe on YouTube and all podca...

Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) discuss the people behind Eintracht Frankfurt´s success, is it back to normal quite yet for Bayern (hint: it is not), Hoffenheim sack their manager and bring in American native Pellegrino Matarazzo, and Sebastian Haller scores on World Cancer Day. Why we love football. Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to st...

Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) are following a long-awaited but hectic return to the Bundesliga. We discuss the arrival of Cancelo and Isco to the Bundesliga, a review of the top 6 as five points separate the top 6, if there really is drama at Bayern and if Nagelsmann should worry, and how could we not discuss the Bundesliga top scorer, Niclas Füllkru...

Markus Fjørtoft ( @MarkusFjortoft ) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft ( @JanAageFjortoft ) are back with a Christmas Special to discuss everything and nothing. We share our experiences of playing at Christmas during our times playing in the UK, whether the World Cup during the winter is such a bad idea or not, and if England should have done better? We also discuss the return of the good ol´ number nines, as w...

Germany exit the World Cup at the group stages. Crisis? Yes. A moment of reckoning? Absolutely. Since the World Cup victory in 2014, the German National Team have been on a downward spiral. Questions will now be asked of German talent development and the people responsible. The balance of the team was off (yet again, no clear #9), their best player at the tournament was a 19-year-old (good or bad?...