Sporting Giants
Episodes
Episode 4: He Never Stops
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters Kelly Cates and Simon Hughes explore how Mohamed Salah has redefined being a footballing superstar.Former Liverpool team-mates James Milner...
Episode 3: Talent Isn't Enough
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Focusing in on Mohamed Salah’s impact in Egypt, presenters Kelly Cates and Simon Hughes reflect on what he means to his home nation.Former internati...
Episode 2: Never Give Up
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters Kelly Cates and Simon Hughes explore one of the most pivotal periods of Mohamed Salah's career after his signing for Liverpool in the summe...
Episode 1: The Long Bumpy Road To Success
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode one of this four-part series, Kelly Cates and journalist Simon Hughes chart Mohamed Salah's rise from humble beginnings in Egypt to global ...
Coming Soon: Mo Salah
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming soon in a new four-part series which traces the rise of Mohamed Salah from humble beginnings in Egypt to global football superstardom.First-han...
Episode 6: Always Look Forward
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Ferguson rise to the challenge of Manchester City to bow out of United on a high?Key players Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand r...
Episode 5: Risk and Reward
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ferguson sees off the challenge of Jose Mourinho and inspires United to another Champions League success in Moscow.Kelly Cates and Jonathan Northcroft...
Episode 4: 'I'm in Charge'
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the infamous 'hairdryer' to managerial mind games, hear stories of why Ferguson was the ultimate boss.Kelly Cates and Jonathan Northcroft explore...
Episode 3: Trust in Youth
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Sir Alex Ferguson turned a talented crop of young players into an unstoppable force in England and, ultimately, Europe.Kelly Cates and Jonathan No...
Episode 2: Dare to Rebuild
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the Manchester United dressing-room as Alex Ferguson recovers from the brink of the sack to bring trophies back to the club.Kelly Cates and Jon...
Episode 1: 'Them and Us'
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did Sir Alex Ferguson’s working-class Glasgow upbringing shape the man and manager he would become?Kelly Cates and Jonathan Northcroft retrace F...
Coming Soon: Sir Alex Ferguson
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coming soon: The definitive Sir Alex Ferguson story, from his working class roots in Glasgow to the top of European football, told by the people who k...
Episode 6: ‘The world at his feet’
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Euro 2024 and a move to Real Madrid on the horizon, the future looks bright for Mbappe.Steve and Julien are joined by Spanish football expert Sid...
Episode 5: ‘The world we live in’
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
France icon Lilian Thuram reflects on racism, football and French identity after Mbappe suffers racial abuse at Euro 2020 following his penalty miss.L...
Episode 4: ‘Kylian Saint-Germain’
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After winning the World Cup, Mbappe returns home to Paris a national hero and gains increasing power at Paris Saint-Germain. Club insiders detail ho...
Episode 3: ‘Teenage dreams’
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After an outstanding first season at Paris Saint-Germain, a 19-year-old Mbappe inspires France to glory at the 2018 World Cup. Presenters Steve Cros...
Episode 2: ‘Centre of excellence’
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters Steve Crossman and Julien Laurens explore Mbappe’s time at the legendary Clairefontaine academy and his breakthrough season at Monaco.Hea...
Episode 1: ‘The boy from Bondy’
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a new six-part podcast series, Steve Crossman and Julien Laurens chart Kylian Mbappe’s rise from the suburbs of Paris to global superstardom. ...
Coming Soon.........Kylian Mbappe
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new podcast series charting Kylian Mbappe’s rise from the suburbs of Paris to global superstardom. Presenters Steve Crossman and Julien Laurens...
Episode 4: 'He Changed The Game'
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new podcast series Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore the life and career of Pep Guardiola. Episode 4 charts his most recent chapter, ...
Episode 3: 'Some Jerseys Carry Weight'
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new podcast series Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore the life and career of Pep Guardiola. Episode 3 uncovers his motivation behind t...
Episode 2: 'We Made History'
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new podcast series Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore the life and career of Pep Guardiola. Told from the perspective of former Barcel...
Episode 1: 'A Bit of Bread'
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new podcast series Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague explore the life and career of Pep Guardiola. Told from the perspective of former Barcel...
Sporting Giants: Pep Guardiola
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Pep Guardiola the greatest manager of all time? Steve Crossman and Guillem Balague delve into his life and career, hearing from the players and coa...