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The Rest Is Football

The Rest Is Football

By: Goalhanger
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories. From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes. With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs. Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.766979 Daily Football (American) Football (Soccer)
Episodes
  • England struggle in Ghana stalemate and Ronaldo gets off the mark

    England struggle in Ghana stalemate and Ronaldo gets off the mark
    Jun 24 2026
    England's second group game curse struck again as they laboured to a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston. Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and Patrick Vieira for reaction to a disappointing performance from Thomas Tuchel's side. There's also a look at Cristiano Ronaldo joining the party as he scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Lamine Yamal lights it up and Cape Verde continue to dream

    Lamine Yamal lights it up and Cape Verde continue to dream
    Jun 22 2026
    Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Ally McCoist, Joe Hart and Mo Gilligan reflect on Lamine Yamal inspiring Spain to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and they also look at the amazing scenes in Miami as Cape Verde fought to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay to keep their dream of qualifying for the knockout stage alove. Mo also has tales of playing alongside Roberto Carlos and Cafu at Soccer Aid and Joe Hart reveals what it's like to face down Messi one-on-one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Defeat for Scotland and Cunha at the double for Brazil

    Defeat for Scotland and Cunha at the double for Brazil
    Jun 21 2026
    Gary Lineker is joined by Joe Cole, Harry Maguire, Patrick Vieira and Sex Education star Asa Butterfield to reflect on Scotland's narrow defeat to an impressive Morocco side - where does that leave Steve Clarke's men heading into their final group game with Brazil? Speaking of Brazil, they put three past Haiti to keep pace with Morocco, with Matheus Cunha bagging a brace. There's also a look at USA's dominant win and performance over Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
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Really good it is good for any age that likes football it is absolutely incredible.They talk about everything football and give information on premier league and champions league action

So so so good

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As a young footy fan and semi professional player I loved this as it really focused on the players and clubs

Suiiiiiiiii

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To quote Micah, great podcast love the regularity and the content. The stories that go with the structure make for great listening!

Outstanding!

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Love this podcast, this is my go to on the school run! Perfect combination of funny, serious and great chemistry between them all!

Thoroughly enjoy this one….

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entertaining and fun, Lineker, Shearer & Richards deliver the best podcast on football since breathing became popular.
Essential listening if you enjoy the beautiful game and bants

VARtastic!

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