The VERSUS Podcast
Episodes
Is The Premier League Cooked?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League remains the biggest league in the world. But while that status looks set to continue, the perception of its quality is being questi...
We’re Tired of Talking About Racism in Football
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wesley Fofana, Hannibal Mejbri, Tolu Arokodare, Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez were all sent monkey emojis on social media this past weekend. ...
Ep. 67: How UA Next is changing the game, and Previewing AFCON
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Under Armour are offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to young athletes across London through their UA Next programme. The VERSUS team breaks dow...
Ep. 66: Nike and Palace, Mary Earps, and Haaland's YouTube
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nike and Palace have joined forces for a collaboration that has the streets talking. While the product drop grabbed the initial headlines, the creatio...
Ep. 65: Ballon d'Or Féminin, Player Power and Honouring Matt Beard
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the people who vote for the Ballon d'Or winner actually watching women's football? The VERSUS team break down the controversy surrounding the 202...
Why You Need to Lock In to the WSL This Season | Welcome Home with Sky Sports
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Barclays WSL has returned for its biggest ever season and VERSUS has linked up with Sky Sports to drop the ultimate guide for a brand new season. ...
Ep. 64: What Comes Next for Women's Football?
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's football is about to blow up. Again. With England still celebrating the second consecutive European crown, the WSL starting the new season wi...
Ep. 63: Women’s Football Beyond Europe, Nostalgia Overload, and Rashford’s Liberation
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England are headlining another summer of women’s football with a Euros final on the horizon – but while Europe takes the spotlight, too many stori...
Ep. 62: Baller League Final Four Live from the O2 Blueroom
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As headline sponsors of Baller League, O2 invited us down to take over the O2 Blueroom and create a bespoke space for O2 Priority members, Baller Leag...
Ep. 61: The Nike Cryoshot and Why the Unity Cup Meant So Much
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just as Boots Only Summer has arrived, Nike begin the roll-out for their new Cryoshot silhouette. It’s an innovative new drop, but it's not the firs...
Ep. 60: Chelsea's Continued investment, Why Football Needs More Underdogs and Jamie Vardy Praise
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea’s domestic treble is the latest proof that proper investment drives success in the women’s game — and with fresh backing from Reddit fou...
Ep. 59: Travis Scott’s Barcelona Takeover, The WSL’s Rebrand and Trent’s Treatment
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify and Travis Scott might have just delivered the best-ever collaboration between football and music. In their latest artist-led activation, Spo...
Ep. 58: Ebere Eze, New Balance and Authentic Athlete Partnerships
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Balance are once again showing how to create real change. Their recent Furon V8 event showcased their support for Ebere Eze both on and off the pi...
Ep. 57: It’s Time For the Hypervenom Comeback
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nike are officially bringing back the OG Hypervenom. After running back the Total 90 earlier this year, the Swoosh are once again tapping into its her...
Ep. 56: Why We Rate Arsenal’s Dating Show
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal sent the timeline into a spin last week with the news that they’re going to launch a dating show for fans of the North London club. While m...
Ep. 55: What Can Football Learn from Sidemen?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Football is growing in new ways. With Sidemen having sold out Wembley and Baller League finally launching in the UK, there are more ways than ever to ...
Ep. 54: The Future Of Football 2025
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VERSUS has just released its fifth annual insights report titled ‘The Future of Football’, exploring the thoughts of our community about the most ...
Ep. 53: Raheem Sterling Deserves More Respect
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raheem Sterling is one of the greatest British players of his generation. Recent discourse on his form and stature have been a stark contrast to when ...
Ep. 52: Standing with Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announced they're expecting their first child this week – but what was supposed to be a cause for celebration ended up le...
Ep. 51: Why Corteiz and Nike Is a Good Thing for Football
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corteiz and Nike just linked up again to drop one of the most iconic campaign films in a minute, bringing together some of the most influential baller...
Ep. 50: Why We Need Passion in Women's Football
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonas Eidevall’s departure from his role as Arsenal manager highlights a new moment in the fan culture of women’s football. While some quarters d...
Ep. 49: Why Streaming WSL Games on YouTube Makes Sense
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Women’s Super League is proving to be primetime entertainment already this season. With the newly-introduced YouTube live streams already breaki...
Ep. 48: Dave’s Santan Cup Is the Future
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave’s love for football is undeniable. The Streatham rapper took his very own Santan Cup to St George’s Park where his family and friends lived t...
Ep. 47: Could We Actually See Pro Players Go on Strike?
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City midfielder and Ballon d’Or nominee Rodri became one of the most high-profile players to say players could one day go on strike in re...
Ep. 46: LABRUM and Arsenal at LFW, Jude’s YouTube Takeover, and Daniel Sturridge’s Legacy
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LABRUM's partnership with Arsenal stands alone in the football-fashion space. After turning Emirates Stadium into a runway for a first-of-its-kind sh...
Ep. 45: Ticket Prices, Pitchside Access in Women’s Football and Alex Morgan’s Greatness
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football fans are the lifeline of their clubs – but more people than ever before find it difficult to see their team play in person due to ticket pr...
Ep. 44: Why Football Needs a 'Rookie of the Year' Award
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As another season comes to a close, the Premier League has just dropped its annual ‘Young Player of the Year Award’ shortlist but with some player...
Ep. 43: The WSL Finale, the Invincibles’ Legacy and Karen Carney’s Greatness
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Women’s Super League is braced for one of the greatest season finales in its history. As Manchester City and Chelsea’s tussle for the title g...
Ep. 42: Rashford vs Goldbridge, Project ACL, and Yaya Touré’s Legacy
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Rashford has found himself on the receiving end of online abuse on an industrial scale, and this week he finally clapped back. After Rashford ...
Ep. 41 Chelsea vs Barca in the UWCL, Liverpool and adidas Reunite, and Flowers for Andy Cole
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea vs Barcelona is one of the few matches in football that holds the same weight across both men's and women's senior teams. As Chelsea face the...
Ep. 40: AC Milan’s Courtside Seats, Dele Alli on MNF and Flowers for Dominic Solanke
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AC Milan just opened a first-of-its-kind experience in European football, unveiling a ‘Front Row Experience’ inspired by the NBA’s history of of...
Ep. 39: Mainoo’s Greatness, Tribalism in the WSL and Why Nike Should Bring Back T90s
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kobbie Mainoo has captured our attention in recent weeks with his dazzling performances but the 18-year-old is now capturing our hearts with his perso...
Ep. 38: England’s Kit Outrage, Gabriel Moses’ Greatness and Super Fran Kirby
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 38: England’s Kit Outrage, Gabriel Moses’ Greatness and Super Fran Kirby Nike’s latest England kit drop received a lot of coverage but the ...
Ep. 37: Football, Ramadan, and Supporting Muslim Players
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the month of Ramadan. A time where Muslims around the world abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. But football has not alway...
Ep. 36: Reebok Returns To Football, Why Young Ballers Need Patience and Inside Our Shoot With Ghetts
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Brands are an integral part of football. They can make or break kits and also inspire memories for the ages with apparel. In this week's TFOF ...
Ep. 35: Pure Football, Why We Should Compare Players Less, and Respect for Racheal Kundananji
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football has changed in recent years. The search for perfection has meant the game has often lost its pureness. With online conversations on the matte...
Ep. 34: adidas vs Nike, Inequality in Women's Coaching and Ross Barkley's Revenge Tour
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
adidas are in the middle of an incredible run right now, with the marketing behind the latest Predator drops showing the rest of the game how to bring...
Ep. 33: Maheta Molango on How The PFA Really Works
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maheta Molango is one of the most influential people in football. A former pro player himself, he now heads up the Professional Footballers’ Associ...
Ep. 32: Allyship In Football, Respect for Marta, and Why We Should All Support Sancho
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Henderson's move to Al-Ettifaq last summer raised eyebrows, tarnishing his previous allyship and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Only six mo...
Ep. 31: Why AFCON is So Special
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The time is upon us once again. One of the world’s most important international tournaments is about to begin, with the 34th edition of AFCON being ...
Ep. 30: Jude Bellingham's Greatness, Germany U17s' Brilliance & Respect for Lianne Sanderson
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jude Bellingham has once again made the headlines after recently picking up the coveted Golden Boy award. His latest dub arrives following an amazing ...
Ep. 29: Chloe Kelly's Passion, Burnley's Support for Lyle Foster, and Alex Song's Retirement
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Kelly stole the show at the first ever WSL Manchester Derby at Old Trafford last weekend. While her ability is always clear, the level of shitho...
Ep. 28: The Greatness of Emma Hayes, Why AntsLive Epitomises Modern Football, and Yakubu's Legacy
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Hayes is one of the biggest profiles in football. Her dominance with Chelsea and her broadcast punditry have reaffirmed her place amongst footbal...
Ep. 27: Fixing the Ballon d’Or, Media in Modern Football and Djibril Cissé’s Legacy
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Ballon d'Or is arguably the most prestigious individual award in football. Whilst the award has made strides to become more inclusive, there is st...
Ep. 26: Arsenal's Squad Photo, the Reggae Girlz' Boycott, and Trent's Investment in F1
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal have a long history of being one of the most progressive clubs in football – but their latest women’s first team squad photo sparked serio...
Ep. 25: Stormzy and MERKY FC, WSL Sticker Albums and Jude Bellingham's Takeover
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stormzy and Merky FC have just announced 50 jobs in football for young people from black heritage backgrounds, in the second season of their mission t...
Ep. 24: David Beckham’s New Documentary, Flowers for Heskey and Why the PL Is So Competitive
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Beckham's eagerly anticipated documentary has finally dropped. From that red card to his high fashion era, Beckham has always been the centre of...
Ep. 24: Celebrating South London
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most influential ballers and artists of this generation have come from South of the River. The VERSUS team took over size? Brixton for an...
Ep. 23: AC Milan and Off-White, Leah Williamson at the UN and a WSL Preview
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AC Milan and Off-White just dropped their off-pitch collection for a second consecutive season, elevating the world of football and fashion yet again....
Ep. 22: EA Sports FC 24, Mental Health in the Premier League, and Footballers at Fashion Week
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EA Sports FC 24 has finally launched on PlayStation 5, marking one of the biggest moments in the football culture calendar. The VERSUS team breaks dow...
Ep. 21: Pride In Football
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football’s journey to become a safe and inclusive space for all fans is far from over. Last month the game saw the biggest-ever Women’s World Cup ...
Ep. 20: Standing with Vini Jr, adidas and Prada's new boot collab, and revisiting sportswashing
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There has never been any room for racism in football – but the climate in Spain’s top flight has become progressively worse. The VERSUS team discu...
Ep. 19: New Kit Drops, Mental Health in Football and MVPs of the Season
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst the end of the season is approaching, preparation for the next campaign has already started with the world’s biggest teams dropping their new...
Ep. 18: How to Fix the PL Hall of Fame, Trent’s New Academy and Goodbye Graeme Souness
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League has officially unveiled its Hall of Fame class for 2023 – but what should be one of the most significant cultural moments in the ...
Ep. 17: ACL Injuries in Women’s Football, Daniel Levy vs the WSL and Chuba Akpom’s Revenge Tour
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Williamson is the latest global star in the women’s game to be sidelined by an ACL injury. The VERSUS team looks at what her absence from the W...
Ep. 16: Gambling in Football, Dave’s Link Up with EA SPORTS FC and the Mystery of Dide
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the Premier League finally voted to ban gambling brands as front-of-shirt sponsors, the VERSUS team looks at why this decision really matters an...
Ep. 15: Ebere Eze's Signature Boot, Ian Wright's Legacy, and Standing with Romelu Lukaku
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Eberechi Eze became the latest young baller to collaborate on his own signature boot with New Balance, the VERSUS team connects to take a look a...
Ep. 14: A New Formation - Calum Jacobs On How Black Culture Changed Football
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calum Jacobs is a writer, editor, designer, community-connector (and undercover chef) from South London who draws on sociology, history, culture and f...
Ep. 13: Eddie Hearn on What Football Can Learn from Boxing
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Hearn is one of the biggest innovators in modern sport. From building his athletes into powerhouse names in culture, pioneering women’s boxin...
Ep. 12: The Rise of the Reggae Girlz
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamaican football is making history on the world stage. Whilst their new kit with adidas – designed in collaboration with Wales Bonner – represen...
Ep. 11: Black Inclusivity In Football
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Black diaspora’s influence on football cannot be understated. Whilst on pitch achievements in the men’s game are clear for all to see, inclus...
Eddie Nketiah on Arsenal, Grassroots and Linking Up with C.P. Company
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Nketiah chats with writer and fellow South Londoner, Aniefiok ‘Neef’ Ekpoudom, fresh from fronting a new partnership between VERSUS and C.P....
Ep. 10: Fashion and Football
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The World Cup is a unique celebration of global culture. While this year's tournament is the subject of controversy, we brought back some joy to the ...
Ep. 9: Black Joy in the Premier League
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Wrighty's gold tooth and unapologetic sense of self to Thierry Henry's ice cold ability, Black joy has existed within the Premier League througho...
Ep. 8: The Rise of the WSL
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the back of a historic summer for the women’s game, the new WSL season is looking to be the biggest and most significant domestic season of all-t...
Ep. 7: Pride In Football
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We need to make football a safe and inclusive space for everyone. On the back of Jake Daniels becoming the first pro player in England to come out as ...
Ep. 6: What Does Skepta’s Boot Drop Mean for Football?
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Skepta has just become the first ever music artist to collaborate with Nike on a signature football boot, breaking down another barrier between cultur...
Ep. 5: How To Make It As A Pro FIFA Player
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from securing the most important dub of his career as the ePremier League champion, Manchester City’s eSports pro Shellz meets the VERSUS team...
Ep. 4: Boot Deals, Brand Wars and Starboys
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The VERSUS team break down the future of boot deals and take a closer look at football’s “brand wars”, following a string of big money moves fro...
Ep. 3: The World's Most Progressive Football Club
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three, Corey and Mayowa speak with Maggie Murphy – General Manager of Lewes FC – to find out more about the amazing work the football c...
Ep. 2: Can Footballers Change the World? with Jordan Henderson
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two, Corey and Mayowa are joined by Jordan Henderson, one of the most influential leaders in the game, to speak about the new responsibilit...
Ep. 1: Race and Bias in Sports Media
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode one, we take a look race and bias in sports media – inspired by COPA90's amazing 'Beat the Bias' documentary. While racism in football is...