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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories.
From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes.
With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs.
Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.
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The Rest Is Football

Alex Aljoe is joined by Aymeric Laporte, who opens up about his bizarre first 24 hours at Manchester City and how Pep Guardiola’s tactical genius shaped him into a key part of the iconic ‘Centurions’ team. He reflects on the influence of club legends like Sergio Agüero, David Silva, and Vincent Kompany, and what it was really like being part of that golden era.

Laporte also delves into his decision to switch national teams, the reaction from critics, and how it felt to lift the European Championship trophy with Spain’s exciting new generation of stars.

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Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com.

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Inside The Mind Of Pep, Keeping Up With CR7 & International Glory

Why is Marcus Rashford thriving in a super talented Barcelona side? Why are the fans in Madrid heralding the ‘rebirth of King Jude’ Bellingham after his injury? How will Antoine Griezmann adapt to his new role as impact sub at Atlético Madrid after scoring his 200th La Liga goal?

Gary and Alex also discuss Villarreal’s sparkling form, as the Yellow Submarine thump Rayo Vallecano.

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Rashford Shines Again, King Jude & Griezmann Hits 200

Can the partnership between Haaland and Cherki take the Norwegian superstar to another level? Why is Declan Rice the key to giving Arsenal so much control? Who do Wolves turn to next after sacking Vitor Pereira following an eighth defeat in ten league games this season?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss an important win for Liverpool after Arne Slot’s gamble in midweek and a worrying performance from Spurs. 

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Haaland The Robot, The Rice Is Right & What Next For Wolves?

What can Arsenal achieve this season after becoming the first team in top-flight history to win six games in a single month without conceding a goal? Meanwhile, is Arne Slot starting to feel the pressure after Liverpool were thumped by Crystal Palace? Their sixth defeat in seven matches.

The lads also discuss another standout performance from 15-year-old Max Dowman, and reflect on what they were doing at that age.

Gary, Alan & Micah look back at all the key moments from the Carabao Cup 4th round fixtures

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Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. 

It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com

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Arsenal’s Historic Form, Liverpool’s Crisis & Max Dowman Shines Again

Alex Aljoe sits down with Ivan Rakitić to reflect on his incredible career — from playing alongside MSN during Barcelona’s golden era to sharing the pitch with Luka Modrić for over 15 years with Croatia. Rakitić also gives his thoughts on the next generation of Barcelona talent and what makes this current team so exciting to watch

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It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com

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Ivan Rakitić: Playing With MSN & Scoring In The Champions League Final

Jude Bellingham steals the show as Real Madrid beat Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu to move five points clear at the top of La Liga. But did Lamine Yamal’s pre-match comments come back to haunt him after a quiet performance on the big stage?

Gary and Alex also break down Vinícius Jr.’s antics as he walked down the tunnel following his substitution by Xabi Alonso. Can players be forgiven for that kind of reaction in a game of this magnitude?

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It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com

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Madrid’s Magic, Bellingham’s Brilliance & Say Less, Lamine

Is the Premier League title now Arsenal’s to lose after the results this weekend? Where has it all gone wrong for Liverpool and how do they fix it? What’s behind Man Utd’s upturn in results and performances and will it continue?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss a huge weekend at the bottom of the table as Leeds and Burnley pick up crucial wins, with fellow promoted team Sunderland flying high in the Top Four!

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Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. 

It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com.

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Arsenal’s Title To Lose, Liverpool Lose Four-In-A-Row & Man Utd’s Revival Continues

Does Alexander Isak’s injury solve a short-term headache for Liverpool? Are Chelsea finally building a squad capable of competing for the biggest trophies? Did Arsenal show they’re one of the favourites for the Champions League after a big win against Atlético Madrid?

Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss Newcastle’s impressive victory over Benfica which sees them sitting well placed in the Champions League table.

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It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com

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Liverpool’s Crucial Win, Chelsea’s Youngsters Shine & Arsenal Thump Atlético Madrid

Alan Shearer becomes Quiz Master as Gary and Micah face each other in this week’s quiz: Spanish Players with the most appearances in the Premier League.

The lads also try and wrap their heads around Micah losing out on the Premier League’s Young Player Of The Year award to Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo

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Can You Name The Spanish Players With The Most Premier League Appearances?

Is Kylian Mbappe the best striker in world football right now? Why is that sometimes you just need to stick a centre back up front to make the difference? Will we see a completely different Antony in La Liga to the one that struggled so much at Man Utd?

Gary and Alex also look ahead to El Clásico this weekend, with Alex heading out to Madrid to cover the game for the show.

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Mbappe’s Scintillating Form Continues, Barca’s Unlikely Match Winner & Antony’s Brace Saves Betis

Did we see any significant differences in this England display? Which players do we want to see more of in Monday’s game against Latvia? Is Harry Kan’e brilliance taken for granted?

In this special livestream episode, Gary and Alan discuss the key talking points after England’s victory against Albania and answer the best of your questions as we look ahead to the development of Tuchel’s team.

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