Episodios

  • Jules Rimet still dreaming: how the World Cup became the biggest cultural event in history

    Jules Rimet still dreaming: how the World Cup became the biggest cultural event in history
    Mar 26 2026
    For the first edition of our weekly Copa Independent podcast, we are looking at the very meaning of the World Cup itself, and the two sides of the biggest cultural event in human history. But why has it got to that level? Why does it feel like nothing else in sport? Has it fulfilled the ideals of its creators? What would Jules Rimet, who envisioned a competition to bring mankind together, think of how it is now politically used?

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  • Was Liverpool’s Win Due To ‘Drab’ Season?

    Was Liverpool’s Win Due To ‘Drab’ Season?
    May 2 2025

    Join Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery in the 2nd episode of a new podcast; State of Play.


    Also, while you're here, follow Adam's brand new YouTube channel right here: www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCleryFootballChannel

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  • Introducing: State of Play

    Introducing: State of Play
    Apr 5 2025

    *Cough cough* Is this thing on?


    The Independent is resurrecting this channel with a new show; State of Play.


    Join Adam Clery and Miguel Delaney for a brand new podcast about the politics of the Premier League, the controversies of the modern game and, well, the state of play.


    This is a pilot episode, so please do get in touch to tell us what you thought!


    Also, while you're here, follow Adam's brand new YouTube channel right here: www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCleryFootballChannel

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    42 m
  • Maradona

    Maradona
    Nov 26 2020

    Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Melissa Reddy to discuss Diego Maradona, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning in his native Argentina.


    One of the great players in the history of the game Maradona won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986 as well as, and even more impressively in many ways, two Scudettos with Napoli in the eighties and early nineties.


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    39 m
  • Pep stays at Manchester City

    Pep stays at Manchester City
    Nov 19 2020

    The gang are back to discuss Pep Guardiola's two-year contract extension at Manchester City.


    Vithushan Ehantharajah is this week joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Rathborn to chat about the recent international break, the dramatic Euro 2020 play-offs as well as what to expect when the Premier League returns this weekend.


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    45 m
  • United's best performance

    United's best performance
    Oct 29 2020

    There were wins for all four English teams in the Champions League with none more impressive than Manchester United’s statement win over RB Leipzig at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.


    So, was that United's best ever performance?


    Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Melissa Reddy to discuss that game and more.


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    40 m
  • A sour end to the international break

    A sour end to the international break
    Oct 15 2020

    Another international break in the books, but don’t worry, only 25 more days until the next one.


    England beat Wales and Belgium but then succumbed to Denmark, with Harry Maguire and Reece James, after the final whistle, seeing red.


    Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Melissa Reddy and Jack De Menezes to discuss England and preview the upcoming Premier League fixtures, as well as talk about Project Big Picture.


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    44 m
  • The 41 goal weekend

    The 41 goal weekend
    Oct 6 2020

    One of the wildest weekends in Premier League history is in the books. 3-0, 4-0, 6-1 and 7-2... and West Ham winning another football match.


    Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delany, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss the goals and what led to them.


    The team also talk transfers after the closure of the window on Monday.


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    47 m