On The Continent - A European Football Podcast22 Aug 2025

Ask OTC: Ederson's employment, Brugge's Champions League potential, and this season's closest title race

In a typical domino effect, Gianluigi Donnarumma's trouble at PSG has caught the eyes of Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Consequently, Ederson is looking to Turkey for further employment, but should he fight for his place, or avail himself to guaranteed first team football abroad?

Dotun, Andy and Nicky debate that - plus - can Ademola Lookman keep his foot in the door at Atalanta after Inter Milan pulled the plug on his transfer? Will Club Brugge shake up the Champions League after a confident performance away at Rangers? And what league will be the most competitive this season?

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Ask OTC: Comparing Kompany and Chivu, Marseille’s money problems, and can Rayo Vallecano win the Conference League?

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22 Mai 43min

Emery makes it five

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Unmasking Real Madrid

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Ask OTC: Xabi Alonso’s future, a dilemma in Strasbourg and Mauro Icardi's Turkish legacy

Eight turbulent months at Real Madrid arguably told us more about the squad's shortcomings than they did Xabi Alonso's coaching credentials. So why, with Europe's elite circling one of football's most...

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PSG win Ligue 1 (again, again, and again)

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Ask OTC: What is Kylian Mbappé’s next best move?

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