On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

Ask OTC: Edin Terzić's integration, promotion in Spain, and our picks for most entertaining games

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Athletic Bilbao is a football club defined by its Basque-only philosophy: the club only uses players developed either in its own academy or elsewhere ...

Does football ever get better than that?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all expected PSG vs Bayern Munich to be good... but that good? Nobody could've predicted that.David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to dissect what ...

Visiting the new Camp Nou: Cultural wonder or tourist trap?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After two years away, Barcelona have returned to Camp Nou. When finished, it will be the biggest football stadium in Europe and a much-needed financia...

Where does the balance of power lie in Serie A?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lars Sivertsen isn't even on the show today, but after Juventus' 0-0 draw away at Milan on Sunday night, you can hear his cries of 'make Juventus fun ...

Ask OTC: Liam Rosenior’s options, Bernardo Silva’s next step and Coppa Italia predictions

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea have pulled the trigger again, parting ways with Liam Rosenior after a mere four months at Stamford Bridge, so where should he go to rebuild h...

The Bernabéu boos again

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Things tend to get twitchy when Real Madrid aren't competing for trophies, but the atmosphere you can sense on the Bernabéu terraces is something we ...

Real Sociedad win the Copa del Rey

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Real Sociedad claimed their first major trophy since 2020 by winning a thrilling Copa del Rey final against Atlético Madrid. Glory for La Real, but y...

Ask OTC: Did Sporting hold back against Arsenal?

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After their ruthless dismantling of Bodø/Glimt, many thought that Sporting would have something to offer an out-of-form Arsenal side - but just one g...

And then there were four

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Champions League served up yet another all-timer at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night with Bayern Munich putting Real Madrid to the sword. You ...

Ask OTC: PSG’s resurgence, Manuel Neuer’s legacy and a potential homecoming

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After some questionable performances in the previous stage of the Champions League, many doubted whether PSG could retain their European crown. But af...

It’s only half-time...

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Atlético Madrid pulled off a shock victory at Camp Nou for the first time since 2006! So, how did they do it and what do they have to do in the secon...

The creation of Kylian Mbappé, with author Philippe Auclair

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the term ‘Project Mbappé’. It's used to describe parents pushing their children into football from a young age, inspired by Kylia...

Ask OTC: Lukaku’s fate, Schlotterbeck’s choice and an English legend at Cesena

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After failing to return to training, Romelu Lukaku's future at Napoli hangs in the balance. It seems unbelievable given his relationship with Antonio ...

If at first you don't succeed, fail, fail again

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yet another disastrous qualification campaign has ended with Italy failing to reach the World Cup for the third successive time. First under Gian Pier...

Ask OTC: Salah’s next move, Lens’ fixture dispute and could Klopp return?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The news of Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit reverberated across the football world. Some have linked him to the Saudi Pro League, others to MLS - but w...

Just don't mess it up

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Italy, we send you one simple message ahead of your World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland tonight. Please, all you have to do is not ...

De Klassieker exposes Ajax & Feyenoord's flaws

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when De Klassieker represented the very best that Dutch football had to offer. Long gone are the days of Frenkie de Jong, Wesley Snei...

Ask OTC: Galatasaray’s latest stumble, Troy Parrott’s impressive form and Joan Laporta’s return!

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney are here to answer more of your questions after another wonderfully chaotic week of European football. They start with ...

And then there were eight

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The wheat has truly been separated from the chaff in the Champions League. Atlético Madrid face Barcelona in an all-Spanish quarter-final - will Dieg...

Barcelona smoke Sevilla with one eye on Newcastle

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Five goals, a Raphinha hat-trick, Gavi returning to action, and still resting some legs: Barcelona couldn't have asked for a better prelude to thei...

Ask OTC: Fede Valverde’s true position, Nice’s possible relegation and a Roman revolution

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For a long time, Federico Valverde was used in a deep role for Real Madrid. But after scoring a blockbuster hat-trick against Manchester City in the C...

The resilience of champions

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The French media were insistent that Paris Saint-Germain came into their game against Chelsea as underdogs. Well, they certainly proved those critics ...

Milan win the Derby della Madonnina

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We thought the door was shut, but have Milan blown the Serie A title race wide open again? Victory for the red side of Milan against their city rivals...

Ask OTC: Real Madrid's expectations, Flamengo's puzzling decision, and Portugal's Nordic takeover

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At Real Madrid, losing isn’t acceptable. Drawing isn’t acceptable. Conceding can feel like failure. Álvaro Arbeloa has done the unthinkable: two ...

This is Atleti

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In typical Atlético Madrid style, Diego Simeone's side have dragged themselves into the Copa del Rey final kicking and screaming. Only Atleti could m...

Bayern win Der Klassiker!

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's no 'good time' to play Bayern Munich, but in the form they've been in this season, any Bundesliga side would rightly head into that game expec...

Ask OTC: Italian embarrassment, Real Madrid's ugly side, and Barça's election season

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's no exaggeration to say that this season has been calamitous for Italian football. Almost every Serie A team is out of the Champions League, the n...

Mountains are there to be climbed

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a night of comebacks in the Champions League. Atalanta succeeded in knocking Borussia Dortmund off of their perch, and Juventus came oh so clos...

PSG pass muster against Monaco

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was advantage PSG after a close first leg, so it's no wonder they were rattled after Monaco took the lead at the Parc des Princes. Despite a late P...

Ask OTC: Nick Woltemade's future, Marseille uncertainty, and how to sink the Super League

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

'Idiots' was the term that Karl-Heinz Rummenigge used to describe Newcastle after they paid £69m for German striker Nick Woltemade. Six months into h...

Pick on someone your own size

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Champions League's 'Big Boys' are well used to giving the competition's smaller teams a spanking... but not this week! Up in the Arctic Circle Bod...

Derby d'rama!

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Inter 3-2 Juventus sounds like a fascinating game on paper, but my goodness me, that doesn't tell nearly half the story.Nicky Bandini joins Andy to di...

Ask OTC: Thomas Frank’s future, Chukwuemeka’s choice, and a romantic detour

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After an acrimonious exit from North London, could a future on mainland Europe be the perfect next step for Thomas Frank as he looks to regain his man...

Roberto DeSerted

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who could have known that after all this time, it is us who moves the thumb to signal the demise of managers in Europe. After Jonathan Johnson joined ...

OM-G (Marseille mauled by PSG)

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Le Classique is rarely a close affair, but 5-0 is a result that nobody could have predicted. Marseille totally outclassed by PSG in a night that could...

Ask OTC: Should UEFA boycott the World Cup?

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, FIFA member states voted overwhelmingly to give the USA, Canada and Mexico hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup, a decision hailed as histor...

The state of Europe's title races

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

And breathe... the league phase of the Champions League is finally over, which means we can get back to some domestic action! So what is the state of ...

European transfer round-up

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In perhaps the most important January transfer window of the last few years, with a World Cup on the horizon, there wasn't a huge amount of movement i...

Ask OTC: Tammy leaves Türkiye, embarrassment for Atléti, and going crazy for Cresswell

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a seven-year hiatus, Tammy Abraham is back in the Premier League, at Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. His sabbatical wasn’t an unpleasant one - sti...

The Trubin Show

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the words of Dotun Adebayo. Wow, wow, wow. We know the Champions League never disappoints, but did anybody expect to see the drama that unfolded la...

Milan and Roma fail to close the gap on Inter

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's fair to say that 1-1 doesn't nearly tell the full story of Roma's draw with Milan. A pulsating game between the two sides vying with Inter for th...

Ask OTC: Bedlam in Bodø, Ethan Nwaneri's way back... and decisions, decisions for Mateta

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was around 8:30pm when the referee blew the final whistle in the Aspmyra Stadion, marking the most historic night in Bodø/Glimt's existence: a 3-1...

The Kompany man

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bayern Munich just will not stop winning! So why isn't anybody talking them up as genuine Champions League challengers? With Vincent Kompany's side se...

Ask OTC: A gamble in Milan, taking over Ligue 1, and De Zerbi's future

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you're sitting second in Serie A, January should be about strengthening for a title push - not gambling on an out-of-form, injury-prone striker. Ye...

Won't the real Madrid please stand up

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eight months was all it took for Xabi Alonso to be given the boot by Real Madrid. Was he doomed from the very start? Is Álvaro Arbeloa the man to rep...

Barcelona win the Supercopa

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The goals were raining down in Jeddah on Sunday night! Barcelona won an absolute cracker of an El Clásico in the Supercopa. 3-2 it finished to Barça...

Ask OTC: Ruben Amorim’s redemption, Lennart Karl's "dream", and the resurgence of a Brazilian legend

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a dismal spell in the Premier League (not least at Manchester United), questions are beginning to surround Ruben Amorim's future: has he ruined ...

Blue is the colour

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's fair to say the appointment of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea hasn't gone down well with the fans of RC Strasbourg. In fact, their own supporters label...

Developing the next generation, with Thomas Broich: Head of Youth Academy at Borussia Dortmund

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Andy is joined by Thomas Broich - former Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Köln and German U21 international who, as the Head of Borussia Dortmund...

Top wonderkids to watch in 2026

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The start of a new year is nearly here, which naturally means new beginnings and new questions. Today, David Cartlidge joins Andy to answer a question...

Anatoliy Trubin on leaving Ukraine, adapting to life at Benfica and his hopes for 2026

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Few players have gone on the journey that Benfica and Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin has been on. War has affected every part of Ukrainian footbal...

Ask OTC Christmas Special: One last World Cup for two legends, gifting players for Christmas, and our bold predictions for 2026

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas, one and all! As the year draws to a close and 2026 beckons, we’re answering some of your questions about this year in European foot...

La Liga's untold stories, with author Brendan Madden

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows Kylian Mbappé, the historic glamour of Real Madrid and how Pep Guardiola revolutionised football as we know it. But what about those u...

Ask OTC: Lewandowski's legacy, Jobe Bellingham's reputation at Dortmund, and Hansi Flick's dilemma

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Robert Lewandowski weighs up a possible move to MLS, Andy, Dotun and David Cartlidge reflect on the career of one of Europe's most prolific striker...

Pay up, Paris

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PSG were crowned Intercontinental Cup winners last night. The what, sorry? Exactly. But elsewhere, it was another PSG match-up that really made the he...

Ask OTC: Conte’s Champions League struggles, chaos in Türkiye, and the rise of Ricky Jade-Jones

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini as they coast through more of your continental queries! If you're curious about the latest young English striker ma...

Is Xabi Alonso really the problem?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two losses at the Bernabéu in four days and the Madrid media storm is kicking up around Xabi Alonso. But, is he to blame for Real Madrid’s issues? ...

Ask OTC: An unacceptable night in Amsterdam, a revitalised Ligue 1, and could AC Milan really land Mateta?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ajax are famed for their electric matchday atmosphere, but when their match against Groningen was abandoned after just six minutes due to a firework d...

The two horse race

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barcelona's 3-1 victory against Atletico Madrid kept them at the top of La Liga, but with Atleti missing a huge chance to close the gap on Spain's big...

Jhon Durán rescues Fenerbahçe against Galatasaray!

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember Jhon Durán, Premier League fans? He might be pulling muscles rather than exactly tearing up trees in Istanbul, but here he added to his big-...

Ask OTC: Bosz schools Slot, rebuilding Genoa, and the return of Joan García

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After PSV’s decisive victory over Liverpool, we have to ask: did Arne Slot really just get taught a lesson from Peter Bosz? And what does such a com...

Diego Simeone's tool kit

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diego Simeone's has got more weapons up his sleeve this season. He proved his firepower off the bench in Atletico’s win over Inter? But what about h...

AC Milan leave Inter rueing missed chances

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On paper, grinding out a 1-0 victory over their city rivals was exactly what we'd expect from Max Allegri's AC Milan. But in fact, this game has reall...

Ask OTC: Welcoming Barça home, Conte's potential replacement and the truth about this season's Serie A

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After two years of renovations - and more than a few delays - Barcelona are finally returning home to Camp Nou. But will the homecoming spark a more p...

Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe...

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dear the Italians, where did those beautiful glory days go? After a crushing 4-1 defeat to Norway, Gennaro Gattuso's side had to settle for a play-off...

Ask OTC: Taking over Atléti, Atalanta's revamp and social media scouts

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Atlético Madrid have confirmed the sale of a majority stake in the club. So with major investment expected in the squad and infrastructure, can Diego...

Saved by the break

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could hear the jeers across the continent as the international break reared its head once again. But for those of a Real Madrid persuasion, perhap...

PSG always find a way

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had a five-goal thriller at the Groupama Stadium on Sunday night! PSG had to come back from two Lyon equalisers to take the three points on the ban...

Ask OTC: High stakes in Turkey, the fall of Fiorentina, and under the radar players

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 149 referees over an alleged betting scandal. During his time at Fenerbahçe, José Mourinho was outspok...

Kompany’s Bayern Munich

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

16 wins from 16, top of the Champions League and a 2-1 win over the European Champions while playing a half with 10 men. Bayern Munich have had a sens...

Ask OTC: De Bruyne's injury woes, will Valencia finally face the music, and the rise of Kenan Yıldız

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to unpack Kevin De Bruyne's latest setback - a hamstring injury picked up while taking a penalty ...

The fall of the House of Tudor

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian football's most confusing team has taken another manager to the chopping block. Igor Tudor's stint at Juventus didn't last long, but after eig...

Real Madrid win El Clásico in style

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Xabi Alonso got his debut El Clásico win, and his Real Madrid side did it in some fashion! Jude Bellingham capped off a fantastic week as he scored t...

Ask OTC: Abysmal Ajax, saving Real Sociedad, and the number 10’s place in European football

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge answer more of your burning European football questions, as we try to find out why Ajax and Real Sociedad are in their...

Smashing the ants

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As PSG keep going full Jay-Z on the Champions League, how are the competition's big boys changing their approach to master the league phase? Dotun, An...

Bayern Munich outmuscle Dortmund

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bayern Munich are setting the tone as one of the most intense teams in Europe right now. And in the first half of Saturday's Der Klassiker, Borussia D...

Ask OTC: Spain's World Cup expectations, a manager-less Monaco, and six substitutes?

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign - winning every match and conceding no goals - Spain are looking more formidable than ever. La Roja hav...

The embarrassment of the riches

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, wow, wow. Despite having one of the best striker partnerships in world football, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres' Sweden fell to defeat again...

Pogoń Szczecin CEO Tan Kesler on the Ekstraklasa, his family, and how to make people watch football

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the son of a Turkish international, Tan Kesler was always going to have a deep affinity with the beautiful game. However, from an early age, Tan re...

Ask OTC: Jobe Bellingham gets it wrong, Ethan Mbappé gets it right, and the new international break

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jobe Bellingham followed his brother's path to Borussia Dortmund - seemingly the next step in the Bellingham ascent to greatness. But with limited min...

Off The Continent

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a landmark ruling, UEFA have given the green light to domestic European games being played abroad. So who better to pick the bones out of what that...

Mourinho returns to Porto

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over 20 years after his first European success, José Mourinho returned to Porto this weekend - but as manager of his boyhood club, Benfica. And you'l...

Ask OTC: San Siro’s demolition, Mönchengladbach’s demise, and a historic Swedish season

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of football’s most iconic stadiums, the San Siro, is set for demolition after the latest decision from Milan’s city council. It’s sure to di...

Putting the P in PSG

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A weakened PSG saw off Barcelona on Wednesday night. Is this the start of another season of European dominance for Les Parisiens? And are they finally...

Atlético stun Real in the Madrid derby!

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It had been a less than ideal start to the season for Atlético Madrid: two wins in six in the league and a gut-wrenching defeat at Anfield. But Satur...

Ask OTC: Harry Kane's Bavarian future, Vlahović’s resurgence and young Brits go abroad

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A clause in Harry Kane's contract at Bayern Munich has reignited debate over his long-term future, with Thomas Frank declaring that the England captai...

Here to spoil your Ballon d’Or

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ousmane Dembélé and PSG had their crowning moment at Monday’s Ballon d’Or. So, how did Marseille spoil the party? Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and...

PSV Eindhoven 2-2 Ajax: More questions than answers

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a crucial question for Andy and David Cartlidge to consider after Sunday's De Topper: who emerged happier from the bizarre 2-2 slugfest betw...

Barcelona underline their credentials and more midweek madness!

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With an extra night of Champions League football to pick through, Andy and Lars Sivertsen check in for a bonus episode of your definitive guide to the...

The Champions League returns!

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

European football is back and didn't it return with some pizazz! So what did we make of the favourites for the competition, and who surprised us in th...

Juventus emerge victorious from the craziest Derby d’Italia imaginable!

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy and Lars Sivertsen dial in for another Monday special after one of the maddest games you’ll see this season, with Juventus’ last-gasp winner ...

Ask OTC: Tedesco in Turkey, international break surprises, and Depay's legendary status

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Domenico Tedesco has taken the helm at Fenerbahçe after José Mourinho's disastrous tenure, but does he have what it takes to turn the ship around?Do...

The tough Italian job

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes may be good, sometimes may be sh*t. Today, Nicky Bandini explains to Dotun and Andy why Gennaro Gattuso’s famous quote is very applicable ...

Ask OTC: Mourinho's misfortune, the French goal-fest, and Telstar embarrass PSV

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn't you know it! José Mourinho is once again out of a job after Fenerbahçe's Champions League exit. So what went wrong? Or rather what, if anyt...

Auf Wiedersehen, Erik

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag lasted just two Bundesliga games in charge of Bayer Leverkusen. So where did it all go wrong for the man...

A season-defining clash of the Olympiques

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's always a feisty affair when Olympique Lyonnais lock horns with Olympique de Marseille. A red card and late drama made this Choc des Olympiques on...

Ask OTC: Lammens' Manchester risk, Scottish embarrassment, and De Zerbi's gift of the gab

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another day, another goalkeeper that Manchester United want to sign. After David De Gea, it was André Onana, then Altay Bayındır but not for long i...

No parents allowed!

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a melee at Marseille on the opening weekend of the season, we've followed it up with a disagreement at Dortmund! Mark Bellingham (father of Jobe...

Ask OTC: Ederson's employment, Brugge's Champions League potential, and this season's closest title race

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a typical domino effect, Gianluigi Donnarumma's trouble at PSG has caught the eyes of Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Consequently, Ederson is l...

A melee in Marseille

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marseille are rarely a side that hides from the headlines, but did anybody really expect a bust up on match-day one? Well, perhaps we did. Jonny Rowe ...