Sports Illustrated FC
Sports Illustrated FC is a football podcast offering expert coverage of the global game. It features in-depth analysis, tactical breakdowns, news, player interviews, and discussion of the biggest talking points. Weekly shows hosted by Phil Jones, Lyés Bouzidi, and the SI FC team cover major leagues, top players, international matches, and football culture. The podcast connects fans to the most exciting moments in the sport through Sports Illustrated's perspective.
Episodes
Everything Is Going Against Vinicius Jr & Why Barcelona Are Champions League Front Runners | SI FC
La Liga returns with one of the craziest moments of the season - and of course it was Vinicius Jr who was involved. He went through all the emotions in just a couple of minutes as his goal for Madrid against Villareal was disallowed for a hair pull, for which he was sent off. Luca Dalloliio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti look at Real Madrid’s win, Vinicius Jr’s tough period and how Barcelona
Elliot Anderson Has Filled Rodri’s Shoes & Anybody Could Beat Manchester United | SI FC
The Premier League returns with a bang - and there’s been a tangible vibe shift. We are in a post-Man-City-charges era. But nobody told the players. Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku changed the game - with Elliot Anderson putting in another stellar display. Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti dissect a strange atmosphere at Anfield, how this limbo period dents the credib
How Lionel Messi Went From The Brink Of Retirement To Argentina God | SI FC
Lionel Messi’s final game for Argentina. The end of an era, the final chapter of a story that changed football forever.His international journey has been full of the most extreme highs, and the lowest of lows. But the little boy from Rosario has cemented his place among the greatest to ever play the game as well as in the hearts of Argentinians who, at one point, were his biggest critics. Everythi
Manchester City Have Changed The Premier League Forever & Not For The Better | SI FC
It’s been a crazy international break for the Premier League. The big story came from Manchester with Manchester City being found guilty of 115 charges related to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. And it has shaken football to its core. Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti break down sanctions, punishments, ramifications and the wider impact that this ruling will have
When Was The Last Time The Gap Between Barcelona & Real Madrid Was This Big | SI FC
Barcelona - the great entertainers - continued their thrilling early-season form with a 3-1 win away against Sevilla, despite needing to be sparked into life again as the hosts went in front. Raphinha bagged a beautiful hat-trick, featuring another undefendable chop and finish - his eighth, ninth and tenth goals of the La Liga season. Lamine Yamal assisted his Brazilian team-mate twice with an inc
The Premier League’s Big Boys Will Be Challenged This Season… MORE THAN EVER | SI FC
This week, we’re talking about the day-in-day-outers, the grinders - the other guys. Brighton and Brentford upset Arsenal and Chelsea respectively, with Manchester City taking advantage in a thrilling 5-3 win over Sunderland. But for every Brighton or Brentford, there’s a crisis club unable to replicate their success - Spurs and Manchester United both added to torrid weeks with lackluster performa
Harry Kane Deserves The Ballon d’Or… but he won't win it... | SI FC
The Ballon d’Or nominations are out and Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti are ready to talk all about it.Is the Ballon d’Or fair? Is it more valuable than the World Player of the Year? Luca flexes his ability to name every single winner of the award in an impressive showing of trivia.In this year’s open field, who deserves it the most? Who should win it? Who WILL win it?Harry Kane
Odegaard is Arsenal’s conductor and what Barcelona need for European glory again | SI FC
The team is back! Alessandro Eremiti, Luca Dallolio and Lyes Bouzidi return for the new season - and with plenty of football to get their teeth stuck into, they are wasting no time.Martin Odegaard was at the heart of a sizzling Arsenal performance as they managed to blitz Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea - despite the Blues going a goal up. And have Arsenal finally worked out how to entertain, while winning
Why Spain Are The Best Team Of 21st Century | SI FC
It’s Time for Eternal Glory!Lyes, Luca and Alessandro are back in the last show of the season to react to the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.A final dominated by Spain that showed once again to be the best team in the World and arguably the best side of 21st CenturyA historical final between two football giants.After analysing the game and the tournament, our trio will build their com
Why Spain v Argentina Is The Best Final Possible | SIFC
The Final Countdown has officially begun.Lyes, Luca and Alessandro are back to react to both the semifinals starting with the Atlanta classic between England and Argentina.Back to Back Final for The world champions after a historical comeback.In Dallas, Spain became the first 2026 World Cup Finalist. De La Fuente’s team outclassed France with an outstanding midfield performance, combined with anot
Why France Is The Main Candidate To Win The World Cup
Welcome to the big leagues. Every four years, at this exact stage of the World Cup, legends are made. Players announce themselves onto the world stage, or push themselves into a whole new bracket of superstardom.Your quarter finals are: France v Morocco. Can the world's best attack featuring - Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise - conquer a Moroccan side that have been steadily gr
Messi Saves Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo Greatness & Quarter Finals Predictions
The FIFA World Cup knockout stage delivers more drama, and Lyes, Luca and Alessandro are here to break it all down.In today’s episode, the team reacts to England’s historic win at the Azteca as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane inspire the Three Lions into the quarter-finals. They discuss whether England are now the favourites to reach the World Cup final from their side of the bracket.They also anal
LIVE REACTION: Brazil Are Out Of The World Cup & Why Haaland Is The Best Finisher In The World
After the madness of Argentina and Cabo Verde, Lyes, Luca and Alessandro are back to react to Brazil v Norway.Once they break down the match, they’ll dive into the biggest talking points from the last couple of days, starting with Paraguay vs. France decided by a Kylian Mbappé penalty.Elsewhere, Morocco dominated Canada and booked their place in the quarterfinals. Are they the best African team in
Germany are out of the World Cup! & Why Ancelotti Was Crucial to Brazil's Progression | SI FC
Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti react to Monday's World Cup match-ups live from New York. They'll also be discussing Canada's progression, Jesse Marsch's on-field team-talk, nine African teams making it through to the round of 32 as well as looking ahead to France's round of 32 clash with Sweden, England v DR Congo and USMNT's huge game with Bosnia.The Wo
Why This Could Be The Best World Cup Ever | SI FC
What a few days of World Cup action we've had. Lionel Messi continues to baffle defences and gobsmacked crowds with his awe-inspiring talent - his brace against Austria was vintage Lio - his fourth and fifth goals of the tournament already!Hot on his heels in the race for the '26 golden boot (as well as the all-time record) is Kylian Mbappe who bagged a brace in a scary-looking French win
How Arsenal Need To Play To Stop PSG & Why PSG Need To Score First | SI FC
This is it. Arsenal. PSG. Munich. The Champions League Final.After nine months of chaos, brilliance, heartbreak and controversy, the 2025/26 club season comes down to one night. Two modern superpowers. Two managers chasing immortality. One trophy that changes everything.Arsenal arrive as Premier League champions, armed with the best set pieces in Europe, a monster midfield and a defence that’s spe
Why Arsenal Are Ready To Build A New Premier League Dynasty | SI FC
Arsenal have done it. Premier League champions after a 22-year wait.Mikel Arteta gets his flowers from Luca Dallolio who, alongside Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti, talk through the Gunners’ Premier League success - how they did it, the turning points, the key moments, the key men and, crucially, how Pep Guardiola leaving City offers them a golden opportunity.A hungover Aston Villa may have wo
Team Of The Season Special | Premier League, Serie A, La Liga | SI FC
The team are looking at the best of the best from Premier League, La Liga and Serie A in 2025/26.The Premier League has been as competitive as its been but with some phenomenal units at the top - is there space for any other club than Arsenal in the back four? Which players should break into the forward line?In La Liga, Real Madrid’s stuttering season leaves room for players from around the league
How Pep Has Raised The Standard & Why Alonso To Chelsea Makes Sense | SI FC Episode 25
As the European season draws to a close, attention turns from the final whistle to the decisions that could define the summer.This week, Luca, Lyes and Ale Eremiti dive into the managerial merry-go-round already beginning to spin across the continent. Is Pep Guardiola approaching the end of his Manchester City cycle? And when the Premier League era is judged, does anyone other than Sir Alex Fergus
How Barcelona embarrassed Real Madrid & Why Premier League Set Pieces Need Fixing | SI FC
Trophyless in two seasons, chaos behind the scenes and their bitter rivals beat them to win the La Liga title - this is as bad as it gets for Real Madrid. Barcelona, even without Lamine Yamal cruised past Madrid, who didn’t have Kylian Mbappe, to get the job done. Where do Madrid go from here? How can they stop the rot? For Barcelona, how do they convert domestic success into European dominance?In
European Football Trio, Alessandro, Lyés & Luca on United’s UCL Return, Arsenal Turning the Heat Up & Inter Crowned as Semi-Finals Explode | Sports Illustrated Football Club Episode 23
On Sports Illustrated Football Club Episode 23, Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti break down a huge weekend across Europe. Barcelona edge closer to the La Liga title ahead of El Clásico, while Real Madrid weigh up a bold move for José Mourinho and what it could mean for a star-studded dressing room.In England, Arsenal pile pressure on City in the title race with a dominant win ove
Arsenal Doubts, UCL Semi-Finals Preview & A Goalkeeper Debate That Almost Exploded | SIFC Episode 22
On SIFC Episode 22, Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti break down Arsenal’s win over Newcastle as they return to the top, though doubts remain over their title push. Manchester City reach the FA Cup final, raising questions about what’s next for Pep Guardiola after conquering English football. The panel also debates Jeremy Doku’s impact, gets into an almost heated argument over the
Why Arsenal Keep Falling Short, Cherki Driving City to the Title & Atleti’s Copa Heartbreak as Bayern Dominate Bundesliga
City beat Arsenal to seize control of the title race, piling pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side as their late-season form raises fresh doubts about another collapse. Rayan Cherki’s brilliance continues to inspire City at the perfect moment, shifting momentum firmly in their favour. In Spain, Atleti and Diego Simeone miss a huge opportunity to claim their first trophy of the season, falling short in t
Arsenal Under Pressure, City Hit Top Gear & Yamal Stars | Champions League Review & Predictions
The Premier League title race is very much alive and Arsenal are starting to wobble. After losing three of their last four in all competitions, a flat performance against Bournemouth has Lyes Bouzidi, Luca Dallolio and Alessandro Eremiti questioning whether Mikel Arteta’s side are beginning to panic at the worst possible time.In contrast, Manchester City look like they’re hitting top form when it
Barcelona Go Clear, Madrid Stumble & FA Cup Shocks | Champions League Prediction Battle
Barcelona take control of the title race after a huge win over Atlético Madrid, with Lamine Yamal continuing to shine on the biggest stage. Meanwhile, Real Madrid suffer a shock defeat to Mallorca - can they recover in time for the decisive clash on May 10?We break down all the key moments from La Liga, including tactical insights and what it means for the title race.Plus, FA Cup drama as Southamp
The Best France Team Ever? World Cup Predictions, Neymar Debate and Our Favorite Memories
With less than 75 days until the World Cup kicks off, the crew breaks down everything you need to know heading into the tournament. France looked scary good with two convincing wins over Brazil and Colombia, but can Deschamps finally get his superstars to click? The guys get heated over Carlo Ancelotti's decision to leave Neymar out of the Brazil squad, and debate whether Argentina can go back
City beat Arsenal in Carabao Cup final; La Liga & Serie A title race, Italy WC critical match
Welcome back to Sports Illustrated Football Club, your weekly show on all things global football . Host Alessandro Eremiti is joined by Lyes Bouzidi and Luca Dallolio to break down what decided the Carabao Cup final and what it means for the rest of the season . Manchester City beat Arsenal to win the Carabao Cup as Pep Guardiola outsmarted Mikel Arteta to win his fifth League Cup with City. The p
Why Fede Valverde Is The Most Complete Player In Football & Champions League Predictions
Arsenal leave it late vs Everton, City drop points to West Ham, and Man Utd boost their Champions League hopes as Liverpool and Chelsea stumble. Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti break down the title race and top-four battle on Sports Illustrated Football Club, Episode 16.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Why Vinícius Júnior & Mbappe Don't Work At Real Madrid & La Masia Talent Take Barcelona Top | SI FC
Barcelona and Real Madrid both won, but questions remain. We break down La Liga’s title race, plus the Milan Derby and Champions League updates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Spurs in Relegation Trouble as Arsenal Embarrass Them Again & How Man City Got Over the Line | SI FC
This week our panel of Lyes Bouzidi, Hunter Godson & Alessandro Eremiti break down a decisive set of results at both ends of the Premier League pressure points - Arsenal’s 4–1 win over Igor Tudor’s side yesterday and Manchester City’s 2–1 victory over Newcastle - analysing the key moments that defined each game, the tactical tweaks that swung momentum and why fine margins are starting to feel
FA Cup Refereeing Chaos, Derby d’Italia Drama & MLS Predictions | Real Madrid Go Top
This week on Sports Illustrated Football Club we break down refereeing chaos in Aston Villa vs Newcastle - offside howlers, missed penalties, a shocking non-red and a handball controversy that reignites the VAR debate.We head to Serie A for the explosive Derby d’Italia, where Inter vs Juventus delivered goals, drama and a title-race defining decision.In La Liga, Real Madrid go top after a statemen
How Man City Beat Liverpool & Changed The Premier League Title Race
Manchester City scored twice in the final minutes at Anfield to secure a dramatic 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool. Dominik Szoboszlai’s unstoppable 74th-minute free kick had put the Reds ahead, but Bernardo Silva and an Erling Haaland penalty snatched victory for City. Rayan Cherki thought he’d sealed a late third for City, but a chase from Szoboszlai and Haaland led to a red card for the Hu
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