Even as a non-podcast person, who is not very interested in "modern football", I am a big fan of @heroesandhumans.bsky.social by the wonderful Mehreen Khan & @simonkuper.bsky.social
My new favorite episode is the one about Eric Cantona. 🥋 Le Roi never disappoints!
12 July 1998, Paris. Brazil v. France. The world's best football player, Ronaldo (O Fenômeno) is expected to aggressively dominate the game. Instead, a man with glazed eyes wanders the pitch and sees a decisive 3-0 defeat. What happened?
A football episode for mystery lovers on R9: bit.ly/3YKUzIN
We've been nominated for an award! Vote for @simonkuper.bsky.social and Mehreen Khan at this year's Sport Podcast Awards: bit.ly/4fkQ8uA
Surprise bonus episode has dropped, live from Ireland. Award-winning author and football fanatic Roddy Doyle sits down with @simonkuper.bsky.social and Mehreen Khan to discuss Roy Keane, Arsenal, Ireland, and more.
Listen on all good audio platforms: bit.ly/3YKUzIN
Our most commented episode on Spotify was Maradona: From the slum to world champion. Catch up here: bit.ly/3ZOUvcR
Our top episode on Spotify this year was The Rise of José Mourinho. Catch up here: spoti.fi/3DaGNrv
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Just who is Manchester United's new manager Ruben Amorim? And are millennial-players-turned-coaches football’s hottest new property?
Simon Kuper and Mehreen Khan discuss all in today's episode.
Listen now: bit.ly/3YKUzIN
When Eric Cantona arrived in England, he referenced the French poet Arthur Rimbaud in a press conference. Everyone assumed he meant Rambo.
He's both - poet and boxer, and a man who transformed Manchester United and English football in the 90s before suddenly quitting.
Listen: bit.ly/3YKUzIN
Simon Kuper, Roddy Doyle and Mehreen Khan on stage at the Kilkenomics festival 2024 Ireland
Simon Kuper, Roddy Doyle and Mehreen Khan on stage at the Kilkenomics festival 2024 Ireland
Mehreen Khan on stage at the Kilkenomics festival 2024 Ireland
Simon Kuper, Roddy Doyle and Mehreen Khan on stage at the Kilkenomics festival 2024 Ireland
Want early access to a surprise episode? Our first live recording, ft. author Roddy Doyle, is available early for patrons now.
In the episode, Simon, Mehreen and Roddy talk
⚽ The globalisation of fandoms
⚽ The role of football in Irish identity and culture
⚽ The legacy of Roy Keane
bit.ly/3YwMDMs
Megan Rapinoe isn't a silent sports star. One of the game's most talented players, her influence has reached far beyond the pitch.
Today's episode questions: Is she the new model for the next generation of sports stars? Or should politics be kept off the pitch?
Listen now: bit.ly/3YKUzIN
No footballer in history has had a career at the top for as long as Cristiano Ronaldo. This week's episode tracks Ronaldo's life and career from 2009 onwards.
Listen now: bit.ly/4hzTKuX