So this is it...Football & English による

Just hours after Spurs won the Europa League, Tomo and Tommy look back on a strange but very enjoyable 2024/25 season.Football & English による

One last time to answer questions from our listeners!Football & English による

There is no denying that social media has redefined the world as we know it. There’s also no denying it’s impact on football. We now seem to know about every transfer days and sometimes weeks before it’s even been confirmed. We get access to players’ and their private lives like never before. Clubs feel much closer; fans can celebrate as a communit…

Football & English による

He once said that if his name was ‘Sam Allardicio’, he could have got a job at Manchester United. He also claimed that there was no one in football ahead of him; not Pep, Klopp or Arteta. But still many people claim that Sam Allardyce is a long-ball merchant, whose teams would play out of date football.…

What looked inevitable from pretty much the start of the season was last week confirmed. After falling to a 3-1 defeat against fellow strugglers Tottenham, Southampton’s relegation was confirmed — becoming the first club to ever suffer that fate with as many as seven matches to play.Football & English による

Substitute Hana Takahashi netted an injury-time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw for Japan against Colombia on Sunday, preserving the women's national football team's unbeaten record under their new manager Nils Nielsen. It was also the first on home soil for Nielsen, played at Yodoko Stadium in Osaka, in front of just over 8,000 fans.…

After a 25-year partnership with Nike, the Premier League is set to turn to a new official match ball supplier for the 2025/26 season. The fact that this change is making news headlines is a reflection of how far the game has come. What was once a simple, heavy leather ball, only needing to move when it was kicked, has evolved into a multi-million …

It was a remarkable display of sportsmanship. With Manchester United leading their Europa League Round of 16 tie with Real Sociedad, the Red Devils were awarded a penalty when the referee felt Patrick Dorgu had been fouled in the box. Dorgu, however, disagreed and was seen gesturing to the referee that it was a not a foul. VAR agreed and the penalt…

What makes being England manager “the impossible job?”Football & English による

For a footballer, recovery can be as important as training. But ‘recovery’ comes in many styles. We all relax in different ways; some people might get rest from listening to electronic music, others by tending to a farm. Today we’re exploring the hobbies and interests of footballers away from the pitch.…

From Lionel Messi’s iconic tattoos to the Manchester City fan who got a ‘Champions League Winners 2011’ tattoo…before they were knocked out in the group stage. This is the story of tattoos and how sometimes it feels like they’re taking over the world and football.Football & English による

A COVID-induced interruption to our planned schedule means a chance to answer some of your questions!Football & English による

In early December 2024, Premier League referee David Coote was sacked by PGMOL, the group responsible for referees in England after social media scandals blew up and raised questions over match-fixing and a number of other issues. Since then, David Coote has done interviews to address the situation and provide more context as to what happened and w…

After a looong break, we're back to talk about what's next for Football & EnglishFootball & English による

Football & English による

Omiya Ardija are the latest team to be given wings by Red Bull, recently unveiling a new logo following the takeover by the energy drink giants. Coming on the back of Jurgen Klopp’s decision to join as Global Head of Soccer, fans are once again dealing with the idea of something they love being tainted by a global corporation.…

To some it’s a tactically and statistically proven method of starting a high-value sequence of play. To others it’s needlessly risky, a fad that may work for Pep Guardiola in the rarified air of the top end of the Premier League but which invariably fails as you get lower down the leagues.Football & English による

A script-less chat about things happening in the world of football.Football & English による

To some, it’s the highest individual honour that a footballer can receive. To others, it’s a vanity award, a simple popularity contest. But it has an interesting history and every year seems to get more controversial. So how do you win it? Who decides it? Do players care about it? And what is the plural of Ballon d’Or?…

Fans of the A-League call it the best league in the world. Whether that’s true or not, it’s a beautiful league and it’s uniquely Australian. In part two of our series on football in Australia, we’re talking about how the A-League was created, and what it is today.Football & English による

Last week, Australia’s professional football league, the A-League, kicked off its 20th season! To celebrate this milestone, our next two episodes are dedicated to the national football leagues in Australia. It is a complicated story of identity, crowd trouble, fighting against forces that want to destroy football in Australia, before being reborn i…

The J.League is one of the most interesting football leagues in the world. On the pitch, amazing talent brings excitement to a competitive and unpredictable league. Off the pitch, fans add vibrant colour and endless support, creating a matchday experience that stands out among leagues and sports worldwide.…

Recapping the latest World Cup Qualifying battle between Japan and Australia.Football & English による

Taking a break from our usual format to answer some questions from our listeners.Football & English による

Manchester City forward Bernardo Silva said only one team came to play football in their 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal, who were accused of employing "dark arts" at Etihad Stadium. "There was only one team that came to play football," Silva told TNT Sports Brazil. "The other came to play to the limits of what was possible to do and allowed b…

They are officially the worst team in international football, but San Marino finally ended a 20-year winless run earlier this month by beating Liechtenstein 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League. It was FIFA’s lowest-ranked team’s first-ever competitive win, with their only previous victory coming in a 1-0 friendly against the same opposition in 2004 — pl…

突然、通信機から宇宙人のワリが助けを求めている声が聞こえてきました。その声を聞いたキキは慌てて通信機に向かって叫びました。ワリはびしょびしょでピンク色のところにいるそうです。BabyBus による

The 2024/25 Champions League kicked off this week, and it’s the first season of a brand new format. 36 teams playing in a League system, with each team playing against 8 different opponents. Is this an exciting change to the most prestigious club competition in the world, or just another case of trying to fix something that didn’t need to be fixed?…

発明家のキキが、縄跳びマシンのリモコンを押すと縄跳びの縄が扇風機よりも速くまわって行きます。おや？　黄色い小さな点が縄の上でとても速く、上下にぴょんぴょんと跳んでいます。ん、あれは小さな宇宙人のワリですね！BabyBus による

Aston Villa fans have called the club "out of touch" for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season. Villa announced on Wednesday that adult tickets for their four home matches will be priced at £85, £94 and £97, with season ticket-holders getting slight discounts. The Football Supporters' Association called Villa's t…

発明家のキキは木登り靴を履いて、一歩一歩、木を登っていきます。黄色い小さな宇宙人のワリは、キキのポケットに捕まって、はしゃぎながら木の上から見下ろして言います。BabyBus による

Leaving early is a bit of a red flag. Booing your own players too. Wearing a half-and-half scarf, or purchasing a half-and-half scarf: forget it. Fake merchandise. Supporting a club from a place where you do not live. Supporting more than one club. Yes, these days there are multiple ways of outing yourself as “not a true fan”. But who gets to call …

「ワリワリ〜助けて！助けて！」ラボの無線機から助けを求める声が聞こえてくると、発明家のキキは急いで無線機のボタンを押しました。BabyBus による

The Olympics are the pinnacle of most sports. Every athlete—and even many non-athletes—dreams of bringing home a gold medal for their country. Even just qualifying for the Olympics is an incredible achievement. But can you say the same for football? In a calendar of World Cups, continental cups and an ever-growing list of club competitions, does fo…

ゴロゴロ、ピシャーンと、お天気城に雷が落ちると、小柄な雷の妖精のエレキちゃんが現れました。エレキちゃんは、全身をビリビリさせながら、大柄な雷の妖精のボルトくんのお腹に飛び込みました。BabyBus による

The 2024/25 Premier League season is upon us, so Tomo and Tommy pull out their magic 8 balls to make their predictions for the season.Football & English による

雲の中をしずく兄弟のお兄ちゃんのパラパンくんと、妹のシトリンちゃんが手を繋いで、一緒にスキップをしていました。BabyBus による

Kicking off another big season with a look back on a busy summer for Tomo and Tommy.Football & English による

お天気城に、真っ白なボールのような霧が飛んできました。ミストンくんが呪文を唱えるたびに、体がどんどん、どんどん大きくなっていきます。BabyBus による

今日のお天気は、晴れのち曇り。シルフィーちゃんは曇りの妖精のモクモンくんの背中を押して、お天気城の外に向かおうとしましたが、ぽっちゃりしたモクモンくんはどうしても出たくないようです。BabyBus による

お天気城には、毎日のお天気を管理しているお天気の妖精たちが住んでいました。今日は風の妖精のシルフィーちゃんがお天気の妖精として初めて働く日です。BabyBus による

もうすぐ『夏の森のモデルコンテスト』が始まります。コンテストに応募している鳥たちは、みんな熱心に練習していました。BabyBus による

考古学者のカメじいがグリーンタウンにやってきました。なんと、カメじいは、お宝が隠されている遺跡を見つけたそうです。その話を聞きつけたグリーンタウンの動物たちは、みんなでカメじいの手伝いをしにやってきました。BabyBus による

タコくんと、ロブスターくんと、クマノミちゃんが、かくれんぼをしていました。最初に見つかってしまったクマノミちゃんは、ロブスターくんの後をついて回り、一生懸命タコくんを探していますが、なかなか見つかりません。BabyBus による

最近、グリーンタウンでは、おかしな盗難事件が多発しているそうです。クロイヌ警部が調査をしていると、遠くからおかしな歌声が聞こえてきました。BabyBus による

サモエド先生たちは、「森の水泳隊」を代表して、北極で開催される水泳大会に参加しに来ました。みんな特殊素材の水着を着て泳ごうとしますが、水着を着てない動物が冷たいプールに飛び込みました。BabyBus による

「ペンギン隊長！僕を南極チームに入れてください！おねがいします！」アザラシくんは、断られても断られても、全くめげずに何度も加入届を出しに来ていました。その時です！ジリリリと警報が鳴って、基地の大型スクリーンに、通報者のイルカさんが映し出されました。BabyBus による

朝早くから「ドンドン、チャンチャン」と音楽隊の演奏が聞こえてきます。目を覚ましたスズメちゃんは、巣から出て辺りを見渡しましたが、近くにいたのは最近、この木に引っ越してきたコトドリさんだけで、音楽隊なんてどこにもいませんでした。BabyBus による