Tifo Football Podcast

Spain have won The World Cup, they do so having conceded just a single goal. But what does it all mean? Who else should have been sent off? Who snuck into the trophy lift photo? Should England not have done better against this Argentinian side? Why aren't there more handbags involved in this? What as the one good thing about the extended half-time break? How many teams should a World Cup have? And what do we think about Morgan Rogers going to Chelsea for £117m? To answer all these and more are Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull, Kaya Kaynak and special guest Kate Mason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are out of the World Cup after the semi-final clash with Argentina. Two late goals turned the game around, do Thomas Tuchel's tactical tweaks take the blame? Jon, Joe, Kaya and JJ discuss the match, whether Kane and Messi each have another four-year cycle in them, play the second-hand ebay challenge and preview the final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spain beat both France and the odds. Not only that but they do so in a dominant fashion, progressing to the final in the process. How did they do it? Are they the favourites now? Meanwhile, Manchester United's transfer window is off to an interesting start. Jon, Joe, Kaya, and JJ discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after an extra time victory over Norway. A Bellingham brace, some contentious refereeing, Erling Haaland taken off with time still left on the clock and a Thomas Tuchel post-match interview. Regulars Jon, Joe, JJ and Kaya discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spain defeat Belgium with another late goal to book their semi-final place against France. Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Kate Mason are joined by special guest, comedian Alfie Dundas to discuss the match, play their regular games and predict who will win the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The quarter-final round has begun with France's dispatching of Morocco. Manchester United agree a deal to sign Andrey Santos. Arsenal are rumoured to be in for Bruno Guimarães. Kate Mason hosts Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie and guest comedian Ian Stone to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argentina staged a dramatic comeback from two goals down against Egypt, and the USMNT exit the competition at the hands of Belgium. What does the future hold for American soccer? Joe Devine is joined by Kaya Kaynak, Ryan Hunn and JJ Bull to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spain, yet to concede a goal, send Portugal home and Cristiano Ronaldo to tears. Donald Trump loudly blows FIFA's cover and there are plenty more thoughts on England's early morning chaos in and against Mexico. Joe, JJ and Seb are joined by returning special guest Mehreen Khan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England beat Mexico in Mexico City and the TIfo boys are here with a short post-match reaction podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exactly when England will take on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca remains unclear both at the time of recording and at the time of editing. Meanwhile, two Brazilian penalties awarded were not enough to equal an Erling Haaland brace. And Florian Balogun's controversial red card has been much more controversially put on pause, as he is cleared to face Belgium. Loading up on energy drinks to get through it are Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France narrowly surpass Paraguay's dazzling display of violence. It takes all three Argentina goals to put an end to Cape Verde's remarkable tournament run. Arsenal nearly do some transfers. Joe Devine is joined by JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor and comedian Jacob Hawley to talk it through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another series of wild twists and turns in the round of 32. Penalties see Egypt progress while Australia go home. The Portugal/Croatia game heads to a dramatic 90+19 full-time whistle. And Jurgen Klopp is reportedly to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach. Kate Mason hosts Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well the games keep coming and they don't stop coming. Spain knock out Austria with a comfortable control. The US knock out Bosnia and Herzegovina despite Balogun's controversial red card. Joe and Jon are joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and stand-up comedian Alfie Dundas to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a packed out sofa set in the Tifo studio to talk England's late, exhausting victory against DR Congo and qualification to the Round of 16. Tottenham Hotspur are to sign Sandro Tonali for a fee that could reach one hundred million pounds. To discuss Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak, Kate Mason and Carl Anka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France ease past Sweden in the RO32 with two goals from Mbappe and a third from Barcola. We ask: is Michael Olise the best player in the world right now? Elsewhere Norway narrowly get by Ivory Coast, and Netherlands coach Ronald Korman steps down from his position after exiting the tournament on penalties to Morocco. Joe Devine is joined by Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull and Kate Mason to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the biggest shock of the World Cup so far, Paraguay have knocked out Germany on penalties in their Round of 32 game. The Tifo team, having just completed a live watchalong, give their immediate reaction to this result, as well as to Brazil's earlier victory over Japan and Canada's progression past South Africa on Sunday. Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & JJ Bull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England rally in the second half to win against Panama, top their group and secure an, at least somewhat, favourable draw in the first knockout round. Later, in the latter half of the podcast many, but not all, results are confirmed and Steve Clarke resigns. To discuss Jon, Joe and JJ were joined by Kate Mason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France beat a rotated Norway, Senegal make life difficult for Scotland, and who will win the World Cup? Joe Devine and JJ Bull are joined by Kate Mason and comedian Sean Burke to discuss all of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ecuador earn a hard fought victory over already-qualified Germany. Scotland take the bold tactical decision to repeatedly surrender the ball in front of goal to Brazil. The true and total ramifications for the 3rd placers table are as vast as they are unknowable. To discuss are Jon, Joe and JJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghana hold England to a nil-nil draw and Portugal demolish Uzbekistan. Joe, JJ, Carl and Kaya were live on the sofa to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lionel Messi becomes the top scorer in World Cup history, but Argentina show some cracks along the way and Egypt take all the points against New Zealand. Jon, Joe and Seb are joined again by Stadio's Musa Okwonga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belgium and Iran play out an entertaining goalless draw, Spain show up to the World Cup with Lamine Yamal starring in a dominant first half display against Saudi Arabia, and the panel discuss which players have stood out the most so far in the World Cup. On today's episode, Joe Devine is joined by stalwart Seb Stafford-Bloor, and both halves of iconic football podcast Stadio: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seb and Jon are joined by Chris Evans, journalist and author of How To Win The World Cup. They all put flesh to the leather sofa to talk Germany, Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil and Haiti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon and Joe were joined on the couch by editor of Equator magazine Jonathan Shainin and stand-up comedian Michael Odewale to talk a very North American day of the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon, Joe, Kaya and JJ were live on World Cup day seven to talk England, England, England and a couple of other bits too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon, Joe and Kaya were joined live in the studio by comedian Tadiwa Mahlunge to talk World Cup day 6 and Premier League transfers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, JJ and Colin were live on the Tifo sofa to opine on all the twists and turns in groups E, F, G and H on day five of the World Cup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team were joined by comedian Al Nash for a live podcast streamed in the aftermath of Japan's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Topics include USMNT's big win, Scotland's 1-0 victory over Haiti and all the action from the World Cup on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England and Scotland’s chances at the 2026 World Cup, what will be the most interesting thing about the tournament and the potential dark horses plus final champions were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull & Joey D’Urso and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Andrew Redington / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - an intro that’s coming home05:09 - How will England fare at the World Cup?22:30 - How difficult will this World Cup be?26:46 - a break 26:48 - THE RONDO33:19 - How will Scotland fare at the World Cup?44:50 - We play another game59:53 - a break 59:55 - Dark horses and World Cup winners?1:09:36 - Our World Cup plans, Excellent Football Jokes & Points Are Bad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The makeup of Thomas Tuchel’s final 26-man squad for the World Cup this summer certainly created a stir.On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by Rob Tanner: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7309045/2026/05/27/england-world-cup-tuchel-maguire-gibbs-white-palmer-fodenJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FIFA banning fans bringing water bottles into stadiums during the summer World Cup, incredible new details from the Southampton spy gate scandal, Manchester United’s new midfield signing Éderson & the departure of Marco Silva from Fulham were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.Plus our guest Archie Bland is really good at Fantasy Premier League…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull & Archie Bland and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM  Shaun Botterill / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - a spy-less intro08:18 - FIFA took away our water bottles17:36 - More spygate! 22:26 - How Southampton fans have handled it30:10 - The role of peer pressure36:10 - Tonda Eckert’s second chance39:26 - A break39:28 - The Rondo 47:45 - Man Utd sign midfielder Éderson1:03:29 - Marco SIlva to leave Fulham 1:15:10 - another break1:15:12 - Archie’s Fantasy Premier League success! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool sacking Arne Slot and potentially hiring Andoni Iraola, a possible Paris St Germain three-peat in the Champions League and Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League victory were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Reuben Pinder, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail: Ryan Pierse / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - a hungry and perfectly paced intro04:07 - Liverpool sack Slot16:47 - Liverpool under Iraola?29:49 - a break 29:51 - THE RONDO39:00 - PSG on for a three-peat?46:30 - Is the CL easier to win now than 10 years ago?51:15 - Arsenal’s PL victory parade55:12 - a break 55:14 - Palace won the Conference League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon, Joe and Kaya were live on the studio sofa to talk Champion's League final and the potential of Iraola to Liverpoool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second and final part, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on the latter half of this article by James McNicholas https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The deeper, executive and management questions that surround the underperformance of clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Chelsea and AC Milan plus Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League success were discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Jonathan Shainin and is produced by Steve Hankey.Equator magazine - https://www.equator.org/ Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNMADRIAN DENNIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty ImagesRichard Heathcote / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - a plain t-shirt intro09:32 - Executive malfunction at Tottenham Hotspur21:00 - consequences of coach choices27:54 - Jon’s tea party analogy and how ot make a good football system33:42 - A break33:44 - The Rondo 42:35 - Navigating “big club” versus “small club” operational policy49:40 - the problem with overly reducing football to numbers1:00:37 - another break1:00:39 - Crystal Palace won the Conference League!1:09:52 - Italy’s top four this season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of multiple eras at Manchester City & Liverpool, West Ham United’s relegation and the impressive survival of Leeds United were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.Plus, we draw Points Are Bad to a close…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail: Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - a tunnel of intro08:22 - The Pep Guardiola era ends17:15 - Why one cannot fully celebrate Pep’s achievements…28:29 - An era drawing to an end at Anfield30:26 - a break 30:28 - THE RONDO43:10 - West Ham were relegated50:00 - West Ham transfer hit or miss quiz52:39 - Were West Ham unlucky?55:06 - a break 55:08 - Leeds United survive!1:09:30 - Points Are Bad ends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon and Joe are joined on the final day of the Premier League season by a slightly crunchy Alex Barker to talk Tottenham Hotspur's survival, West Ham's not. And ask: what was this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Arsenal’s 2025-26 triumph is relatively unusual in modern football. Yes, it has some of the classic components: an exceptional team, a coaching guru and the obligatory enormous expenditure on transfers. But it is distinct because it is a tale of persistence and continuity.On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by James McNicholas https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years, the fallout from the Championship playoffs spygate affair, who will challenge for the Premier League next season as Aston Villa’s Europa League success were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Mehreen Khan and is produced by Steve Hankey.ADRIAN DENNIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty ImagesMaja Hitij / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - A grade 9 intro07:11 - Arsenal are Premier League champions16:17 - Why Arsenal are worthy champions20:00 - What happens now it finally happens24:30 - Jon talks about Andoni Iraola27:23 - A break27:25 -The Rondo 34:00 - Southampton’s punishment for Spygate50:07 - another break50:09 - Early Premier League top 4 predictions for next season1:08:32 - Aston Villa win the Europa League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pep Guardiola will leave his role as Manchester City manager this summer, Enzo Maresca is expected to replace him. We discuss the impact Pep has made in the Premier League and what he should take up next. Also! Arsenal suffer past Burnley, Hearts get their hearts broken on the final day of the season and JJ attempts to turn around his Rondo form.This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Colin Millar & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Grayson Moody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon, Joe and sort of, kinda, producer Nathan were live in the studio to talk Mohammed Salah's socials, Pep Guardiola's 42nd(?) trophy and Michael Carrick's new contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sassuolo, a tiny football club in Italy, are thriving. At a time when it feels as though Italian football is in crisis, Sassuolo are providing hope that some clubs are doing it the right way.On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by James Horncastle: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7254743/2026/05/07/italy-football-crisis-sassuolo-carnevaliJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Scottish Premiership title race going to the final day, the spygate scandal surrounding the Championship playoffs, rumours linking Xabi Alonson with the Chelsea manager seat and how to fix set pieces were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull & Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and is produced by Steve Hankey.00:00 - a febrile intro that jumps the shark07:12 - the drama in Scotland continues!13:35 - spygate!23:04 - A break23:06 - The Rondo 30:50 - Xabi Alonso to… Chelsea???44:00 - how set pieces may changeJulian Finney / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty ImagesFADEL SENNA / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barcelona’s La Liga victory, ructions at Real Madrid, the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to the Bernabeu as manager and Arne Slot’s Liverpool future were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Mark Carey, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM ANDY BUCHANAN / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - a Eureka intro4:58 - Barcelona have won La Liga6:14 - ruckuses at Real Madrid17:40 - Real Madrid’s tactical issues21:54 - a break 21:56 - THE RONDO25:48 - THE RONDO… again32:11 - Somehow, Mourinho returned?48:20 - Marcus Rashford to stay at Barca?50:47 - a break 50:50 - lacklustre Liverpool draw with inconsistent Chelsea1:05:39 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon, Joe and Kaya are live in the studio again to talk West Ham vs Arsenal, Man City vs Bournemouth and Fernandes vs Rice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second and final part, Joe & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor and Gregg Evans published in early April 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7148627/2026/04/03/john-terry-chelseaJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fantastic week for Arsenal as they progressed to their first Champions League final in twenty years against Paris St Germain. We discuss the semi-final victory over Atlético Madrid, the stylistic choices Mikel Arteta has made on his road towards success with The Gunners and whether that will succeed in the end. We also look ahead to the future and where Arsenal may strengthen depending on how they do in the final month of the season.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak & James McNicholas and is produced by Steve Hankey.Justin Setterfield / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images00:00 - a standard Tifo intro4:42 - The Arsenal atmosphere on a memorable Champions League night16:30 - Arsenal vs Atlético semi second leg20:30 - Bukayo Saka and England25:07 - A break25:09 - The Rondo 31:22 - Arsenal vs PSG in the Champions League final lookahead46:31 - another break46:33 - A crucial moment for Mikel Arteta59:48 - Arsenal’s summer plans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Everton, Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham and Chelsea’s humbling 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast.This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey.Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Alex Livesey / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages00:00 - An odyssey of an intro 07:16 - Everton 3-3 Man City15:29 - Was this game a microcosm for the season?25:25 - Will Phil Foden sign a new deal at Man City?23:23 - Joe’s lovely roof garden28:24 - a break 28:26 - THE RONDO40:35 - Arsenal 3-0 Fulham and parrots47:30 - some permutationing51:46 - Things are still bad for Chelsea01:00:34 - Nottingham Forest are on fire!01:05:00 - a whip around Italy, Spain & Scotland1:08:34 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Kaya are joined by producer Nathan on the mic and are live in the studio to talk Man U... nited vs Liverpool and Villa at home to Spurs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the 'Captain, Leader, Legend' moniker at Chelsea, John Terry hasn't found the transition from player to coach straightforward. Added to which, his recent social media activity has drawn critical attention and comment. In part one of a two-part series, Joe & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor and Gregg Evans published in early April 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7148627/2026/04/03/john-terry-chelseaJoin the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.