The Fussball Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Markus and Jan are back to break down a dramatic Bundesliga weekend! As the season nears its climax, Bayern have one hand on the Meisterschale, but all eyes are already turning to the summer. Tensions rise as Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro calls out Bayern’s public pursuit of Florian Wirtz, questioning their "showmanship" tactics. Why now, and where will this saga lead? Meanwhile, rumors swirl around Xabi Alonso’s future amid Carlo Ancelotti’s expected departure from Real Madrid. Carro insists Leverkusen must resolve the uncertainty soon, setting the stage for a hectic summer. While the title race seems decided, the battle for Europe is heating up: can Dortmund still sneak into the top four? And at the bottom, it's a fierce three-way fight for survival. Plus, we shine a light on St. Pauli and Alexander Blessin for a remarkable season. Stay tuned - we’ll have a special deep dive on Leverkusen's summer ahead!

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft review a dramatic week of European football. We kick off with an exciting giveaway in partnership with Classic Football Shirts, offering a legendary Germany 2012 Euro jersey. Then, we dive deep into Bayern Munich's season under Vincent Kompany, discussing the historical expectations at the club, the realities of this year's performances, and whether true progress has been made. We also cover the broader European landscape, comparing Bayern to clubs like Inter, PSG, and Barcelona, and reflect on Hansi Flick's resurgence.

Bayern Munich proved once again why Champions League experience matters, handing Bayer Leverkusen a crushing 3-0 defeat.

Leverkusen entered this tie unbeaten in their last six against Bayern, but when it mattered most, Kompany's side showed their knockout pedigree and left Alonso’s team frustrated.

🔑 What We Discuss:

• Kane’s big-game mentality – His best game for Bayern?
• Nightmare moments – Kovar howler and Mukiele's red card.
• Alonso’s tactical gamble – No true No.9… did he get it wrong?
• A missed opportunity? – Did Leverkusen lack the killer instinct?
• Is the tie over? – Can Alonso’s side fight back in the second leg?

Was this a reminder of Bayern’s dominance, or did Leverkusen let a huge opportunity slip away? We break down all the biggest moments from the game.

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Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft)  and Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) provide a weekend round-up, as Fjørtoft Sr. was in Manchester and Newcastle, where he caught up with Gary Neville to hear his thoughts on German football and THAT Champions League final against Bayern München.

There is also an update provided on Oliver Kahn's status as CEO and the Bellingham transfer situation (as reported by Bild), while Oliver Glasner is feeling the pressure at Eintracht Frankfurt following 10 straight games without a win in the Bundesliga. 

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Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft)  and Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) discuss the referee scandal in Bochum, which means Dortmund now are trailing Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga, while Bochum's point ensures they are still outside an increasingly contentious relegation zone. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Alex Hellmann has committed to staying for the remainder of his contract, ensuring one of their main sources of continuity remains put. We also have a special greeting from Ted Lasso and an "exclusive" with Usain Bolt.

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Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) has been somewhat stealing the headlines in German Football ever since he exclusively announced that Bayern was strongly considering firing CEO Oliver Kahn. Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) talks with him to discuss how he's experienced seeing the story develop since then, his analysis of why Kahn is more at risk of being removed than Sports Director Salihamidžić, and what role Uli Hoeneß plays in all this. 

Further, they discuss Dortmund topping the league and their biggest enemy being... themselves, as well as the re-emergence of Bayer Leverkusen led by Xabi Alonso as they chase the Champions League spots against the likes of Union Berlin, Freiburg, and RB Leipzig.

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It appears that the departure of Oliver Kahn, the CEO of Bayern Munich, is an ongoing process and just a matter of time according to sources of Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft).

It seems that the club hierarchy is beginning to recognize the importance of accountability at all levels, including those in higher positions. Following Bayern's controversial decision to replace Julian Nagelsmann with Thomas Tuchel ahead of a season-defining run-in, and the subsequent failures, responsibility is now being shifted to CEO Oliver Kahn.

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Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) discuss Dortmund's treacherous performance against relegation-threatening Stuttgart, as they slipped up despite playing against 10 men for the majority of the game. To what degree can we deem this a "typical" Dortmund performance despite their strong second half of the season, and in what ways are captain Marco Reus and Manager Edin Terzić culpable? 

We also delve into the bust-up between Leroy Sané and Sadio Mané and the latter's record fine, as well as Hertha Berlin's new managerial appointment as they desperately look to avoid relegation.

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Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) and Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft) dive into the questions surrounding Bayern München and its leadership. With the recent appointment of Thomas Tuchel, Bayern's chances of competing on multiple fronts seem to have dwindled, leaving the Bundesliga as their main focus. But where does Bayern go from here? The "manager card" has already been played, so what's next for the team, especially in light of recent events and their summer transfer dealings?

We also discuss the latest developments in the race for Jude Bellingham, as Liverpool reportedly cools off their interest despite earlier reports of an offer. 

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Markus Fjortoft (@MarkusFjortoft) welcomes Jan Åge Fjørtoft (@JanAageFjortoft), Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano), and Tobi Altschäffl (@altobelli13) from around the world to bring us the latest news and insights on German football.

Jan Åge provides his thoughts on the  Der Klassiker, while Tobi Altschäffl provides us with an exclusive look into the fight between Oliver Kahn and Lothar Matthäus over Julian Nagelsmann's firing.

Moving on to Nagelsmann, Jan and Fabrizio discuss Graham Potter's dismissal and the front-runner for the vacant position, Julian Nagelsmann. Fabrizio gives us a breakdown of who the candidates are, while Jan Aage Fjortoft reports from Stamford Bridge on the Chelsea situation.

Lastly, Markus provides a Bundesliga round-up as Mainz and Leverkusen chase European places, Union looks to establish their Champions League position, and the fight to avoid the drop continues as Stuttgart welcome their fourth manager of the season.

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