

Tifo Football Podcast
The Athletic
In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 3min
Spurs GK chaos, Premier League’s weird away table and Messi & Barcelona
Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero, a reporter covering Barcelona, Newcastle and regional football, joins to unpack Spurs’ chaotic goalkeeper saga and Tudor’s touchline drama. Short segments cover Premier League oddities in home vs away form, Manchester City’s brutal fixture run, Newcastle’s 1-1 with Barcelona and rumours around Messi amid Barca politics.

12 snips
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 18min
Which Premier League managers would be rehired? Is the big 6 finished? And Iran & the World Cup.
A wild what-if where every Premier League manager becomes a free agent and the panel decides who would be rehired. A rapid-fire quiz names the highest-scoring Premier League defenders. They weigh Tottenham’s relegation threat and whether the traditional Big Six is finished. The discussion closes by exploring how the war in Iran is affecting World Cup and women’s football logistics.

Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 10min
Liverpool shock, Spurs panic & could Wrexham be promoted?
A surprising Wolves win over Liverpool and what that result signals for relegation battles. A look at Tottenham’s crisis, confidence problems and injury-hit creativity. The unlikely rise of Wrexham and whether sustained promotions could carry them all the way up. Conversations also touch on tactics, refereeing influences and curious moments from managers.

4 snips
Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 13min
Arsenal beat Chelsea, a kind Champions League draw and Tottenham are in real danger
A tight Arsenal v Chelsea clash decided by set pieces and debates over whether corners have ruined the spectacle. A deep dive into Chelsea’s disciplinary problems and Reece James’s role. A look at the Champions League knockout bracket and the pressure it creates for top teams. A worrying rundown of Tottenham’s slide and whether relegation could become reality.

Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 5min
Man Utd rise, Man City momentum & Gyökeres plays best game
Discussion of Manchester United's recent momentum and how tactics and rotation are shaping their form. Debate over Benjamin Šeško's role and whether he should start. Breakdown of Bodo/Glimt's shock win over Inter and the club's organic rise. Analysis of Manchester City's tactical tweaks and counterattacking shift. Review of Viktor Gyökeres hitting top form for Arsenal.

13 snips
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 5min
Arsenal beat Tottenham & which relegation would be funniest?
A lively dissection of Arsenal’s 4-1 North London win and what it means for the title race. A debate on unforced errors and whether pressure explains individual lapses. A skeptical take on Spurs’ new-manager bounce and their tricky run of fixtures. A humorous ranking of which relegation would be most entertaining. A deep dive into Nottingham Forest’s turbulent season and successive managerial changes.

10 snips
Feb 20, 2026 • 59min
Inside Roberto De Zerbi's wild ride at Marseille
A rollercoaster tale of a fiery manager whose passion sparked brilliant football and messy bust-ups. Heated training-ground confrontations and a documentary altercation that rocked the dressing room. Big-money transfers, tactical switching and a Champions League rollercoaster that shaped a turbulent 18 months. A tragic, combustible leadership story that mixed fan love with fractured relationships.

Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 5min
Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Darwin Nunez de-registered in Saudi
Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero, tactical analyst and commentator, provides sharp, contextual match analysis. They unpack alleged racist abuse toward Vinícius Jr., Real Madrid’s recent tactical revival and squad needs. They also examine Barcelona’s stumble, Flick’s high-press risks, and Darwin Núñez being de-registered in Saudi, plus what moves to the Saudi league mean for careers.

10 snips
Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 9min
West Ham rally, Forest sack Dyche & Spurs hire Igor Tudor
Discussion of West Ham’s recent tactical shake-up, coaching influences and why their identity shifted. Analysis of Nottingham Forest’s managerial troubles, recruitment issues and workplace dynamics. Breakdown of Igor Tudor’s hiring at Tottenham and whether his style fits the squad. A quick quiz and predictions about how many points Spurs might pick up.

40 snips
Feb 13, 2026 • 1h 7min
Inside Frank's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur
They unpack persistent fan booing and how it defined the manager’s tenure. Discussion covers reported dressing-room issues and whether players lost belief or consciously underperformed. Analysis of tactical predictability, recruitment mismatches and a patchy squad hit by injuries. They debate leadership, charisma and whether the job was simply too big at a club amid structural change.


