Explore every episode of the podcast talkSPORT’s Football Focus
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| Chasing Shadows Against Brazil with Tommy Oar | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:33:12 | |
Former Socceroo Tommy Oar joins Teo Pellizzeri ahead of Australia’s blockbuster matches against Brazil. He recalls facing Neymar during the infamous 6–0 defeat in 2013 and explains why the Socceroos must show more attacking ambition this time. They also discuss Brazil’s biggest threats, the exciting new faces in Tony Popovic’s squad, Mat Ryan’s omission and the enormous potential of Lucas Herrington and Nestory Irankunda. LINKS:
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| Arsenal Humbled as Spurs Hit Rock Bottom | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:30:42 | |
Nick Stav joins Teo Pellizzeri after Brighton end Arsenal’s perfect start with a stunning 3–0 win. They discuss Brighton’s top four credentials, Chelsea’s defensive crisis, Manchester City’s perfect record and mounting pressure on Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi. Plus, can an injury hit Socceroos side shock Brazil? LINKS:
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| Carrick Under Fire as United Collapse | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:29:02 | |
Thomas Sorensen joins Teo Pellizzeri after Manchester United surrenders a two-goal lead to crash out of the League Cup. They assess Michael Carrick’s future, Tottenham’s desperate search for a goal, Brighton’s blockbuster clash with Arsenal and Liverpool’s problems under Andoni Iraola. Plus, Thomas recalls the painful Brazil match that ended his international career ahead of the Socceroos’ upcoming showdown. LINKS
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| The Manchester Derby VAR Farce | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:38:00 | |
Andy Harper joins Teo Pellizzeri to unpack the VAR controversy that decided the Manchester derby and assess Manchester United’s worrying start. They also discuss Tottenham’s goal drought, Liverpool falling behind the title contenders, Australia’s latest teenage transfer, Newcastle Jets’ return to Asia and the race for the Australia Cup final. LINKS
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| Can Manchester United Stop Haaland? | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:30:19 | |
Thomas Sorensen joins Teo Pellizzeri to preview the Manchester derby and explain why City’s stability and Erling Haaland’s incredible form could prove decisive. They also discuss Manchester United’s defensive concerns, Arsenal’s tricky trip to Sunderland, Aston Villa’s search for a first league win, the new Champions League format and why Australia should wait before deciding Tony Popovich’s future. LINKS
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| Young Socceroos Disaster | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:32:23 | |
Andy Harper joins Teo to unpack the Young Socceroos’ failure to qualify for the Under 20 Asian Cup and what it means for Australia’s emerging talent. Plus, Arsenal pass their first major test, Spurs remain winless and Manchester United are stunned by a stoppage time equaliser. LINKS
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| How Australian Football Lost Millions on Lucas Herrington | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:39:26 | |
Andy Harper joins Teo to unpack the Lucas Herrington deal and explain why Australian football must stop selling its future stars cheaply. Plus, Lionel Messi’s international retirement, the latest Aussie moves overseas and a preview of the Premier League weekend. LINKS
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| Spurs in Crisis | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:25:03 | |
Nick Stav joins Teo to dissect Spurs’ winless start and ask how long Roberto De Zerbi has to turn things around. Plus, Liverpool’s top four problems, Manchester City’s resurgence, and a huge weekend for the Aussies abroad. LINKS
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| Can Liverpool Fix Their Biggest Problem? | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:25:20 | |
Former Matilda and Liverpool fan Amy Harrison joins Teo to unpack the Reds’ shaky start and their need for reinforcements. Plus, a full preview of Round 2, the latest on the Aussies abroad and Amy’s lock, upset and bold prediction. LINKS
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| Are Manchester United Finished? EPL Opening Weekend Reaction | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:28:42 | |
Teo Pellizzeri and Andy Harper unpack a wild opening Premier League weekend, including shock defeats for Manchester United and Tottenham, Arsenal’s commanding start and early concerns for Aston Villa. PLUS! Lucas Herrington makes his Premier League debut, what was the verdict? LINKS
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| Kat Sasso's Big EPL Predictions! | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:25:14 | |
The Premier League is BACK and Kat Sasso joins Teo Pellizzeri to preview the opening weekend and make some big calls for the season ahead. Who wins the title? Who makes the top four? Who’s going down? And can Kat’s beloved Chelsea actually win the league? PLUS Golden Boot predictions, new managers under pressure, Round 1 tips and the Aussies to watch as the new EPL season gets underway. LINKS
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| Premier League Predictions + Why Irankunda’s Move Is HUGE | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:31:30 | |
Football Focus is here! Teo Pellizzeri and Andy Harper kick off the new season with their EPL predictions, the teams they think could surprise, and who could already be in relegation trouble. PLUS, the Aussies making moves across Europe. Why Nestory Irankunda’s move to Sporting could be massive, Lucas Herrington’s Premier League opportunity at just 18, and Alessandro Circati’s future in Italy and the Socceroos Harps will be watching closely this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| World Cup Final Reactions...The Final Word | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:51:13 | |
On today's monumental wrap-up: The Spanish Masterclass: Spain claimed a 1-0 victory thanks to an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres. We unpack manager Luis de la Fuente’s genius double-substitution in the 62nd minute, bringing on Torres and Pedri. Kat breaks down how the Spanish "boa constrictor" suffocated everyone they played, completely shutting down Lionel Messi. Argentina's Nightmare: It was a brutal outing for the reigning champs, who were unable to record a single shot during regular time! Argentina ended the match with only two shots and a mere eight touches inside Spain’s box, compared to Spain's 31. 🤬 Red Cards & Brawls: The panel reacts to Enzo Fernandez receiving a red card. We also dive into the ugly post-match scenes where Leandro Paredes got into a fight alongside Fernandez. 🐐 The End of an Era? Messi showed his human side, crying after the ceremony while receiving his runner-up medal. Was this his final World Cup moment? 🏴 A 10-Goal Thriller: We review the wild Third-Place game where England beat France 6-4. Was it an entertaining watch or a poor indictment on the tournament? Plus, why did Bukayo Saka play a full 90 minutes after injury concerns? 🏆 The Official Awards: Kylian Mbappe secures the Golden Boot with 10 goals, Unai Simon takes the Golden Gloves, and Rodri adds the Golden Ball to his incredible trophy cabinet! 🌟 The Biggest Storylines: From the Socceroos advancing to the elimination rounds, to the insane celeb pageantry featuring Tom Cruise, Javier Bardem, and Shakira! Plus, Harps unloads on the USMNT's Folarin Balogun presidential interference saga! LINKS
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| Argentina Break England's Hearts Again | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:47:38 | |
Well, it's not coming home. England is going home after a heartbreaking semifinal defeat to Argentina, while Spain produced a clinical performance to eliminate France and book their place in this blockbuster final. This week, Teo Pellizzeri, Andy Harper and special guest Thomas Sorensen break down both semifinals, discuss where it all went wrong for England, analyse Spain's dominance, and preview the mouthwatering World Cup Final between two footballing giants. LINKS
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| Argentina vs England World Cup Preview (Feat. Jim Proudfoot) | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:30:00 | |
In this episode Teo, Kat, Andy Harper and special guest Jim Proudfoot discuss the upcoming match between Argentina and England. Is football coming home? Will Messi have a fairytale ending to his World Cup career? And Jim tells us who he thinks the best player in the tournament is, and the result may surprise you. LINKS
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| Spain vs France World Cup Preview | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:20:08 | |
In this episode Teo, Kat and Andy Harper discuss the upcoming match between Spain and France and who will take out the ultimate prize. LINKS
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| Round of 16 Wrap with Michael Bridges | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:15:02 | |
Teo Pellizzeri is joined by Premier League legend Michael Bridges to wrap up an absolutely chaotic knockout round! With the dust finally settling on the first stage of the knockouts, Teo and Bridgey break down the biggest talking points, the most devastating heartbreaks, and look ahead to see who the real contenders are heading into the Quarter-Finals. LINKS
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| "A Miscalculation Of Epic Proportions!" Socceroos' Penalty Heartbreak 💔 | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:39:34 | |
In Episode 9 of the talkSPORT World Cup Shootout, Andy Harper, Teo Pellizzeri, and Kat Sasso are picking up the pieces after Australia’s heartbreaking loss to Egypt. England v Mexico reactions, Argentina edges out Cape Verde and Brazil knocked out by Norway. PLUS! The Trump FIFA Scandal: US striker Folarin Balogun's red card is completely overturned ahead of the Belgium match. With reports stating President Trump personally phoned FIFA President Infantino to demand a review, the panel reacts to this unprecedented intervention! LINKS
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| What Went Wrong for the Socceroos? | 04 Jul 2026 | 00:21:17 | |
In this bonus ep, Teo catches up with Amy Harrison and Newscorp's Julian Linden to dissect what went wrong with the Socceroos in their match against Egypt. LINKS
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| Who Can Stop France? Germany Choke + Socceroos Preview | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:49:57 | |
The great Andy Harper this episode to break down some of the finishes we saw in this round of 32. Has Japan played Brazil into form? And has the German powerhouse gone soft? Plus! Special guest Jim Proudfoot on England's chances against DR Congo and all the latest before the Socceroos match against Egypt. LINKS
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| Ange To Scotland?! 🤯 Popa's 6 Changes, Asian Football Disaster & Mo Salah Doubt | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:46:38 | |
In this ep, Teo and Kat are joined by former Danish international and Aston Villa, Stoke City, and Melbourne City Goal Keeper Thomas Sørensen! The team dissects the Socceroos' performance, has a look at the round of 32, and debates if coaches are obliged to answer questions from the media. LINKS
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| Socceroos vs Paraguay Full Match Breakdown Feat. Amy Harrison | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:11:48 | |
What a high-stress day. Win or draw for the guarantee to go through to the next round. A few nervous moments in stoppage time, but the boys got it done. Amy Harrison joins Teo Pellizzeri to go through the highlights and permutations for the Socceroos. LINKS
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| Messi vs Ronaldo vs Mbappé who is the GOAT? | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:47:24 | |
After Ronaldo scored a brace against Uzbekistan, the inevitable question gets brought up: Who is the GOAT? Plus! Expert insights from Australia's favorite son, Andrew Redmayne. LINKS
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| 'A Clear Second Best in a Two Horse Race' | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:42:11 | |
This week Teo, Kat and Harps are joined by former Socceroo Andrew Redmayne to break down what went wrong against the US and what we need to improve if we are going to make a run to the finals. PLUS! We catch up with Newscorp's Erin Smith to get the latest from the Socceroos camp. LINKS
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| What Team USA Is Saying About Australia Behind Closed Doors | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:43:25 | |
Another biiiig episode this week. Teo, Kat, and Harps talk about the Socceroos' chances against the USA and where we need to improve. We also have our man inside the US camp, Newscorp's Julian Linden who gives us all the latest from behind enemy lines. Plus! We answer all the questions that were sent in. LINKS
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| How To Carve A Turkey | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:52:41 | |
What a performance by the Socceroos. From the unbelievable selection of Patrick Beach to the impenetrable golden wall, Teo, Kat and Harps break down all the biggest story lines from what really was an incredible win. Plus! talkSPORT legend Jim Proudfoot joins the team to give us England's chances ahead of their group match against Croatia. LINKS
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| The Brutal Truth About The Socceroos' World Cup Chances | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:38:51 | |
In this episode, Teo, Kat and Harps break down the Socceroos' final hit-out before the FIFA World Cup and what we learned from Australia's last match before the tournament begins. Plus, former US international and podcaster Alexi Lalas has labelled the Socceroos "average by any measure". The team weighs in on the controversial comments, discusses what would actually constitute a successful World Cup campaign for Australia, and reveals their expectations for the tournament. And when it comes to defining success, Andy Harper's answer might just surprise you. LINKS
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| Did Popa Get It Wrong? | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:44:04 | |
On talkSPORT's World Cup Shootout, Teo Pellizzeri is joined by Andy Harper, Kat Sasso and special guest and Socceroos legend Andrew Redmayne to break down Australia's final 26 man World Cup squad. The team dives into Cristian Volpato's shock call-up, the players unlucky to miss out, Australia's final preparations, and the big questions facing Tony Popovic ahead of the tournament. Plus, the team unpacks the Mexico friendly, controversial World Cup rule changes, and assesses Australia's chances of making a deep run in North America. LINKS
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