The Rest Is Football

Should Barcelona’s second goal have stood in their victory against Mallorca? Did Diego Simeone get his substitutions right in Atlético Madrid’s shock defeat to Espanyol? How special was it to see Santi Cazorla return to La Liga with Real Oviedo? In a new weekly episode for The Rest Is Football, Gary is joined by Alex Aljoe to discuss all the major headlines from the Spanish league. For the opening...

Why were there plenty of reasons to be positive for Man Utd, despite defeat against Arsenal? Have Sunderland shown that we can expect more of a fight from the newly promoted teams this season? Why were the lads so frustrated with VAR ruling out Eberechi Eze’s free-kick against Chelsea? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss which of the Premier League’s new strikers impressed the most on their debut at...

How do you get the balance right when picking the perfect fantasy football team? Should you be picking Mo Salah or Erling Haaland this season? How much of an impact will the new point scoring changes make this year? Gary, Micah and Producer Harry are together at the official Premier League Kick Off Event to pick The Rest Is Football’s Fantasy Team for the opening weekend and explain their choices....

In a world exclusive interview for The Rest Is Football, Gary and Micah fly to Barcelona to spend time with Marcus Rashford. Don’t miss this stunning conversation with Barcelona’s first English player since Gary played at the Camp Nou in 1989. The trio dive into what it means to play for one of the most electrifying teams in world football. Marcus also reflects candidly on Manchester United’s rece...

Who will be top four? Who’s heading for the drop? Which teams will surprise and which will disappoint? In this special episode, Gary, Alan, and Micah look ahead to the new Premier League Season. They evaluate every one of the twenty Premier League clubs, predicting where they will finish. Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary...

“If you’re left one on one with Messi, you’re dead”. Mikel Jon Obi reveals what it was like to play against that incredible Barcelona team and a prime Lionel Messi, how Chelsea won that incredible Champions League in 2012, and Mikel explains the horrifying moment his Father was kidknapped… twice! Join THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take...

Gary Lineker is joined by former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi, who shares the unbelievable story of the dramatic tug of war between Manchester United and Chelsea over his signature. From secret meetings to jumping through bushes, Mikel reveals all in this jaw-dropping tale from one of football’s most chaotic transfer sagas.  He also shares exactly what Jose Mourinho was like behind closed doo...

Will Liverpool break the British transfer fee record and sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle? Can the men follow in the footsteps of the brilliant Lionesses and win a major trophy soon? Would Victor Osimhen be a top 3 Premier League Striker? Gary, Alan & Micah also announce THE PLAYERS LOUNGE, the official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for...

Why was Chloe Kelly “born to be a hero”? How did England’s ‘all-round team’ make sure they won this tournament? What will the celebrations have been like for the squad last night and over the next few days?  Gary introduces Millie Bright and Rachel Daly from the Daly Brightness show, who also discuss what the experience was like for them watching along as fans rather than being able to help on the...

Gary introduces the latest episode from The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness, as the team discuss England’s dramatic victory over Italy in the semi-finals of the women’s Euros. How do England keep producing these incredible late comebacks? How have they got the ’super subs’ making such an impact? Can the Lionesses go all the way and win the final on Sunday? Listen to The Rest Is Football: Daly Br...

We’re almost a week on now from Chelsea being crowned World Champions after a brilliant victory against PSG in New York. On today’s episode, we’re looking back at the best moments and stories from the show across the tournament. From stunning goals and huge upsets, to stories of close encounters with sharks and partying with the winners - there was a lot going on! Sign up to the newsletter here: t...

What exactly has happened so far between Crystal Palace and UEFA and what are the next steps? Why are Crystal Palace appealing their removal from the Europa League to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and what is the basis of that appeal? Does it feel like there are some rules for the ‘big boys’ and different rules for everyone else? In this exclusive interview Gary is joined by Crystal Palace c...

Was the new revamped tournament any better than it was before? Did the players enjoy playing in it? What lessons have we learnt ahead of the World Cup next summer? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also debate which players made it into the Team of the Tournament and who has made a name for themselves going into next season. Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcast...

Is Enzo Maresca getting enough credit for the job he’s done at Chelsea? Why did PSG fail to react and change things up when things weren’t going well for them? Was the Cole Palmer x Donald Trump crossover the most bizarre thing we’ve seen all season? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss whether we’ll see Chelsea genuinely competing for the Premier League title next season after continuing to mak...

How exactly has Luis Enrique managed to mastermind this incredible turnaround at PSG? Why were Real Madrid so ruthlessly exposed? How can Chelsea hurt PSG in the final at the weekend? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss the Lionesses emphatic victory over the Netherlands at Euro 2025 as they get their campaign back on track. Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live an...

Where will João Pedro’s best position be for Chelsea? What are their best attacking options heading into next season? Will we see Chelsea mount a real challenge for the Premier League title as they add depth to their squad? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss the latest transfer news as Newcastle agree a fee to sign Anthony Elanga and Viktor Gyökeres looks set to join Arsenal. Every single matc...

Cole Palmer looked back to his very best as Chelsea brushed aside Palmeiras in Philadelphia, Désiré Doué once again showed the world why he’s one of the best young footballers on the planet, and Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso win their 4th game in a row as they book their place in the Semi Final where they will face PSG in a blockbuster game on Wednesday. Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex also pay their res...

What has Pep learned about his Man City side at the Club World Cup? Will we see a big name leave Real Madrid this summer now they have so many superstars? With a number of big clubs in need of an out-and-out striker, why are more teams not looking at Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy? Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss Fluminense knocking out Champions League finalists Inter Milan, as...

How alarming was the two-hour stoppage in play during Chelsea’s Round of 16 match in Charlotte, with the World Cup on the horizon next year? What specifically has been so impressive about PSG’s play that no other side has matched at the Club World Cup? Will we see Harry Kane pick up another Golden Boot this summer and why will he be desperate to win it? Gary, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss the...

Why could Pep not stop smiling after Man City’s thumping of Juventus? Are we finally starting to see that Xabi Alonso style coming through at Real Madrid? How did Gary find himself at a surprise wedding for a very close friend earlier this week? Gary and Alex Aljoe also discuss the Round of 16 fixtures and where we might see a surprise in the knockout rounds. Every single match of the Club World C...

Why was it so important for Liam Delap to score his first goal for Chelsea at the Club World Cup? Will Bayern Munich be left to rue making a number of changes and missing the chance to top their group, as they fall to defeat against Benfica? Will Lionel Messi have a bit of extra, personal motivation when he comes up against former team PSG in the Round of 16? Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also...

Does Pep Guardiola really want to cut down his squad before the new season, and if so, who goes? Are we going to see a friendly, family rivalry develop between the Bellingham brothers after Jude joked that he needed to respond after Jobe had scored for Dortmund? How special was it to see 40-year-old Santi Cazorla lead Real Oviedo to promotion to La Liga after returning to his boyhood club to play...

What on earth was Nicolas Jackson thinking with his reckless challenge just minutes after coming on? Why are the South American sides performing so well at this tournament? Can Lionel Messi get Inter Miami out of the group and deep into the knockout round? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss Liverpool’s early transfer activity after Florian Wirtz was announced, and debate whether there’s any ch...

Are we going to see a refreshed Phil Foden who is back to his best next season? What did the guys make of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid debut? Why is Alan still not convinced with Juventus after their 5-0 victory? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss Sergio Ramos’ goalscoring exploits against Champions League finalists Inter Milan and how Mamelodi Sundowns are bringing the party after the...

Why were there real signs of encouragement from Liam Delap in his debut performance for Chelsea? How has Luis Enrique completely changed the mentality of this PSG team? Was Bayern Munich’s thrashing of Auckland City a good or bad thing for the competition? Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to also discuss the feisty draw between Boca Juniors and Benfica, which saw three red cards in th...