Libero
Libero
A podcast about football, the least important of the most important things, featuring John Brewin, Miguel Delaney, James Horncastle, Tariq Panja, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith and Jonathan Wilson.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 59min
Libero 003 - The MAGA World Cup
A lively debate about the politics of the 2026 U.S. World Cup and how close ties between FIFA and political figures complicate coverage. Conversation about FIFA taking greater control of tournaments and the commercial drive behind global expansion. A look at Liverpool under Arne Slot and how modern club dominance reshapes expectations. A discussion on changing sports media, awards and the rise of influencers.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 52min
Libero 002 - Give us the jam now, Thomas
Episode two of Libero discusses Thomas Tuchel's chances as the German England football manager (02:00) and the rise of the 'middle class' of well run Premier League clubs (18:42)The Liberi: Jonathan Wilson, Rory Smith, John Brewin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 8min
Libero 001 - Has this podcast officially begun?
Welcome to Libero. The first episode includes a segment on the Geordie Nation and Saudi sportwashing (06:15) and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's grand vision (41:01)Today's Liberi are Miguel Delaney, Jonathan Liew, Barney Ronay and John Brewin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
