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The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Football matchday live: PSG v Inter Champions League final buildup
Update: Date: 2025-05-31T07:50:11.000Z Title: Champions League final: Despotism v capitalism in a clash of styles Content: Comment: 'The Champions League final is a jarring and stirring clash of styles in so many ways,' writes Jonathan Liew. 'The relentless attack of Paris Saint-Germain and the relentless defence of Inter. One team built on the freehand wizardry of youth and one built on the weathered edifice of experience. Flying wingers against flying wing-backs, two strikers against none. But perhaps the biggest philosophical difference is between two radically different models of a football club itself: who it serves, what it can be, what constitutes success, and how to get there.' Update: Date: 2025-05-31T07:47:32.000Z Title: Guardian Football Weekly podcast: Content: Max Rushden was in the chair as the Football Weekly panel previewed tonight's Champions League final. You can listen to our discussion here and if you're not already a regular listener, what have you been doing for the past 19 years!?!? You can sign up for Football Weekly on all the usual podcast platforms. Update: Date: 2025-05-31T07:47:25.000Z Title: Preamble Content: Paris Saint-Germain take on Inter in what promises to be a fascinating and particularly intriguing Champions League final at the Allianz Arena this evening. Gnarly, streetwise and more experienced, the Nerazzurri are hoping to put their defeat at the hands of Manchester City two years ago behind them, but will have to overcome a treble-chasing French side to win their fourth European Cup. Younger and arguably more pleasing on the eye in this clash of styles, PSG are looking to lift the Champions League trophy for the first time.
Business Mayor
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Premier League 2024-25 review: broadcasters of the season
Educational without being patronising, Ward is one of those rare co-commentators who understands her brief. Preferring to explain to viewers what they might have missed instead of telling them what they have just seen, the former Leeds and Doncaster forward finds herself as in-demand as any of her male counterparts despite her playing career taking place during a period when England's female footballers went about their business in almost total obscurity. Meticulous in her preparation whether it's for an early-morning recording of the Guardian's Football Weekly podcast or an evening broadcast of a Europa League final with a significantly lower audience, the constant demand for Ward's services from an ever-increasing array of TV and radio networks makes a mockery of the relentless, staggeringly unoriginal trolling to which she is subjected on social media from cripplingly insecure misogynists, one of whom is extremely high profile. It is abuse that the good-humoured and largely unflappable Ward should not have to endure but she appears to accept it as an occupational hazard and take it in her stride. Kate Scott All aboard the banter bus: Kate Scott and her fellow CBS presenters. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images Responsible for the dual tasks of encouraging and reining in the giddier impulses of Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Thierry Henry on the often toe-curling banterfest that is CBS's Champions League coverage. The former Sky Sports presenter manages to chair proceedings with a deftness that has helped her pundits avoid getting themselves in potentially career-damaging trouble or the entire show being pulled from the air. Read More Stagwell revenue up 10% organically in Q4 but UK suffers Unshackled by the constraints imposed by other employers, Carragher and Richards are likable sorts, but often behave like unruly schoolboys, while Henry is far less trouble in his affectation of sniffy French superiority. While their sniggering, ribald repartee and over-familiarity with interviewees is not for everyone and must completely baffle their American audience, clips of their bawdy badinage posted on social media help hoover up those all-important likes and retweets on this side of the pond. Danny Kelly and Andy Brassell Given his passion for music and previous life as editor of the New Musical Express and Q magazine, it's no surprise the title and theme music of Danny Kelly's Sunday night show on Talksport are a homage to the German musical pioneers Kraftwerk. The Trans-Europe Express does exactly what it says on the tin, with Kelly and his sidekick, Andy Brassell, spending each episode on a whistle-stop tour through Europe's major football destinations. The duo are equally happy to alight at less storied – but no less interesting – platforms should the need arise. Kelly is a broadcasting genius, whose effortless style, genial personality and innate curiosity make for easy late-night listening. Brassell's good humour and almost supernatural ability to absorb, retain and disseminate information about continental football and every single professional who plays it make him the perfect foil. skip past newsletter promotion Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion Gary Lineker While a fractious relationship with the BBC top brass ended on the back of his decision to share a social media post about Zionism that included an antisemitic slur, Gary Lineker's interview with Amol Rajan a few weeks suggested the Match of the Day presenter had a feeling the jig would soon be up for him at the corporation and wasn't fussed. The former England striker's gradual transformation from hesitant TV novice to confident but empathetic frontman and social commentator has been an entertaining staple over the past 25 years, but Lineker is wise enough to know that for all his wit and charm, it is the football highlights, not analysis of them, that attract viewers to Match of the Day. His lengthy stint in the hot seat will be remembered fondly by many, even if the pedigree and popularity of his anointed successors suggests he is unlikely to be missed. Joe Hart The former England goalkeeper has moved seamlessly into the punditry game. Photograph:New enough at the punditry game to prompt corpsing from Gary Lineker and Micah Richards when he became distracted by some producer talkback in his earpiece while analysing a Brighton goal on Match of the Day, the former England goalkeeper has proved a more than worthy addition to the punditry circuit. Eloquent, informative and largely devoid of pomposity or cliche, Hart is clearly grateful the late career lifeline thrown to him by Ange Postecoglou during his time as Celtic manager and has always been happy to mount stirring defences of the Australian's methods while explaining why they weren't working in the Premier League. As a former goalkeeper, he has a field of expertise most other pundits don't and, along with Shay Given, has done much to dispel the long-held myth that players in their position who get beaten at their near post are always at fault. It wasn't before time.
The Guardian
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Premier League final-day drama and a Sunderland hangover: Football Weekly
Rate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and the podcast today: the Premier League wraps with a subdued scramble for fifth, but there's outrage at Old Trafford as Aston Villa's disallowed goal prompts a formal complaint to the PGMOL. Despite Emi Martínez's error and red card, Villa's Champions League hopes are dashed, while Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester City secure their spots. Elsewhere, Forest fall to Chelsea and slide into the Conference League, Liverpool celebrate Salah's golden season, and Brighton crush Spurs in a final flourish. There's love for Aberdeen's Scottish Cup triumph, Arsenal's Women's Champions League glory, and a curtain call for Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield. Plus: Will Still's Saints, Wolves' Sunday League special, and Football Weekly's very own end-of-season awards – with a healthy dose of Black Cats joy. Support the Guardian here. You can also find Football Weekly on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
The Guardian
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Clásico chaos, the Blades head to Wembley and your questions
Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email. On the podcast today; Barcelona's victory in a thrilling clásico moved them seven points clear of Real Madrid, all but guaranteeing them the title and a domestic treble. With Xabi Alonso set to replace Carlo Ancelotti, we ask what needs addressing at the Bernabéu to blunt Barça's dominance next season? Elsewhere, Sheffield United make the Championship playoff final, there's a discussion about what it means to be a 'big six' club and the worst refereeing decisions we've ever seen. Plus, Fulham's £20,000 season ticket, does anyone care about the Club World Cup and more in this mailbag special. Support the Guardian here. You can also find Football Weekly on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
The Guardian
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Manchester United and Spurs head for Europa League final – Football Weekly (bonus)
Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email. On the podcast today: there's very little jeopardy for either Spurs or Manchester United, who both deservedly progress to the Europa League final with comfortable two-legged wins over Bodø/Glimt and Athletic Club, respectively. Elsewhere, the panel preview that final and ask whether a victory for Spurs would buy Ange Postecoglou some more time in north London. There's also a brief look at the Conference League. Plus, the Championship playoffs get under way, there's more Ryan Loft content and your questions are answered. Support the Guardian here. You can also find Football Weekly on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
