Peter Schmeichel on Manchester United’s glory days & the toll of greatness (Soccer 10/20)

Kate Scott sits down with CBS Sports colleague and goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about the highs and lows of life at Manchester United. From humble beginnings in Denmark to becoming the heartbeat of Sir Alex Ferguson’s fabled United side, Peter opens up about the ambition that drove him, the boldness that defined his playing style, and the unique ways he earned the trust of his teammates - even about learning cricket to fit in! He recalls the seismic moment United lifted their first Premier League title, the surreal aftermath of that treble-winning night in Barcelona, and the mental fatigue that shaped his decision to leave Old Trafford soon after. Peter also reflects on the toll of today’s relentless fixture schedule, the balance between the person and the player, and what it’s been like watching his son, Kasper, follow in his footsteps. Now thriving as a Champions League reporter, the legendary goalkeeper shares how he’s found new purpose beyond the posts. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer . Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo , @kate_abdo , @CharlieDavies9 , @MauriceEdu , @clint_dempsey Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network , the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com , as well as Paramount+ . For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League , NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter , your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices