The Footy Culture

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The Footy Culture presents a cultured football podcast featuring 6 friends honing a passion for classic football heritage along with a view of Europe's top leagues and the stories that come with it. Catch the visual experience on Youtube: The Footy Culture

2D AGO

Should Football Referees Be Replaced By AI Robots?

Is modern football actually broken?In this episode of Footy Culture, the boys go all the way in on the most controversial topic in the game right now: refereeing, VAR, and whether football can still be trusted.From Serie A chaos to La Liga outrage, we break down red cards given for nothing, matches completely changed by officiating decisions, and why it feels like referees are becoming the main characters instead of the players. Inter clinching the league, Barcelona feeling robbed again, and fans across Europe asking the same question — how is this allowed? EPISODE 27 AUDIOWe debate:Do big clubs benefit more from referees?Are Real Madrid, Manchester United, Bayern, and Barcelona favored by officiating?Has VAR actually made football worse?Should AI or robot referees replace humans?Is consistency more important than “game flow”?Things get heated as we dive into penalty stats, referee bias, and why fans feel like they’re competing against officials as much as opposing teams.Then we zoom out into football culture:⚽ If you could remove one person from football history, who would change the game the most?Cruyff. Pep Guardiola. Pelé. Sir Alex Ferguson. Florentino Pérez. The ripple effects go deep.🏆 We also debate the Puskás Award:Does Zlatan have the greatest goal catalogue ever?Has Messi been robbed?What actually deserves the award — skill, chaos, or pure difficulty?To close it out, we lock in a Champions League playoff parlay, give our surprise Cinderella runs, and argue which teams are about to shock Europe.This episode is pure football debate:No scriptsNo safe takesJust passion, arguments, and the game we all love👇 Drop a comment:Do refs help big clubs?Should AI be involved in officiating?Who would YOU erase from football history?Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #football #VAR #referee Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show

51 min
FEB 11

The Manchester United CURSE Nobody Expected

From football vs the Super Bowl… to halftime show madness… to a Manchester United fan becoming part of the team… this one went everywhere.We start with the wildest storyline in football right now:💈 THE MAN UNITED HAIR CURSEA United fan refuses to cut his hair while the team keeps winning… and now it’s turning into an actual superstition 😭 Should the club bring him to Old Trafford for a LIVE haircut if the streak continues? Has football officially entered meme era?Then we talk football for real…🎯 SZOBOSZLAI’S FREE KICK WAS DISGUSTINGLiverpool vs City actually delivered, and Szoboszlai hit a free kick that had the keeper frozen. We debate if he’s the best dead-ball taker in the league right now and ask the ultimate question:Who are you choosing to take a free kick to save your life?Messi? Beckham? Ronaldinho? The arguments get heated.😳 “MAINOO SHOULD SUE AMORIM”Yes, someone actually said that. We go deep into Kobbie Mainoo’s development, whether he was misused, and how one managerial spell might have stalled one of England’s brightest young midfielders. Now that he’s playing freely again, he looks like a completely different player.🎤 WORLD CUP HALFTIME SHOW DEBATEShould the World Cup copy the Super Bowl and add a massive halftime show? Taylor Swift? Bad Bunny? Drake? Would that grow the game… or ruin football culture forever? FIFA might be chasing spectacle over tradition.🧠 NAINGGOLAN VS MODERN SERIE ARadja Nainggolan claims today’s Serie A is worse and that his prime self would be worth €150M in this market. Is he right… or just another ex-player talking crazy?This episode is football culture at its peak:🔥 Football vs entertainment🔥 Player development vs bad management🔥 Old school ballers vs the modern game🔥 Memes becoming real life👇 Let us know in the comments:• Should the United fan get a LIVE haircut at the stadium?• Who’s taking the free kick to save your life?• Should the World Cup ever have a halftime show?• Is Mainoo a future superstar?Welcome back to Footy Culture — where football debates get real and the madness around the game is just as entertaining as the football itself.Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #football #manunited #theunitedstrand Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show

1h 5m
FEB 4

Man United Are BACK… And Bruno Fernandes Is The Reason

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads run through the resurgence of Manchester United, whether Bruno Fernandes is the best midfielder in the world, if Arsenal fans would prefer a Premier League title vs Champions League, Pedri vs Bruno & more!Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #football #premierleague #manunited Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show

1h 17m
JAN 27

Did Arsenal Choke The League AGAIN?

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads run through an insane Arsenal vs Manchester United match, including if Carrick should be hired permanently, whether Arsenal should be banned for their corner tactis, and if Kenan Yildiz. Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #football #premierleague #arsenal Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show

1h 2m
JAN 21

We Broke Down The WILDEST Final in Football History | AFCON 2025

In this episode, the boys recap a CRAZY AFCON final, debating matchfixing allegations for Morocco, if Senegal should be penalized for leaving the pitch, as well as whether Ousmane Dembele can win back-to-back Ballon d'Ors, and where he ranks all-time in French history.🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#afcon #senegal #morocco #dembeleFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show

54 min
JAN 13

Why Xabi Alonso DID NOT Deserve to be Sacked!

In this episode, the boys recap an EXCITING El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid with topics such as Hansi Flick being the best offensive manager ever, if Xabi Alonso deserved to get sacked, whether Mbappe is a problem at Madrid, if Raphinha deserves the Ballon d'Or & more!🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #football #realmadrid #fcbarcelona #elclasico #raphinha #hansiflick #xabialonsoFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show

1h 8m
JAN 6

Why Are Premier League Managers Getting Sacked So Often?

In this episode the lads examine Ruben Amorim & Enzo Maresca's sackings, why managers get more blame than players, whether the January transfer window should be taken more seriously or not & more!🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#football #soccer #premierleagueFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show

48 min
JAN 2

Jonathan Osorio on Facing Messi, Untold World Cup Stories & The Future of Canada Soccer

He grew up playing street football in Toronto… now he’s captained his hometown club, faced the greatest players on earth, and represented Canada on the world’s biggest stages 🇨🇦⚽️From Driftwood gyms and South American trials… to the World Cup, Copa América, and wearing the armband for Toronto FC — Jonathan Osorio’s journey is the blueprint for modern Canadian football.In this episode, Osorio gives a raw, inside look at what it really takes to make it — breaking down pressure, development, belief, and what separates good players from elite ones. He opens up about playing against Lionel Messi, the lessons learned at the World Cup, and why Canada’s football identity is only just beginning.We talk:⚽ What it actually feels like playing against Messi and world-class legends🇨🇦 Representing Canada at the World Cup — nerves, pride, and pressure🔥 Why the first game of a tournament changes everything🧠 Street football vs academies — and what Canada gets wrong in development💰 The reality of pay-to-play and why late bloomers slip through the cracks👕 Captaining Toronto FC and leading a new generation🌍 Canada’s rise — and why the world is starting to take noticeThis isn’t just a football interview — it’s an honest conversation about identity, leadership, and belief, told by one of the faces of Canadian soccer.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro01:30 – Growing up in Toronto & falling in love with football04:20 – Street football, futsal & why environment matters07:10 – Why creativity is disappearing from youth football10:00 – The reality of pay-to-play in Canada13:20 – Why hungry players often come from humble beginnings16:00 – The moment Osorio realized he could go pro18:45 – Getting overlooked early & proving people wrong21:30 – Choosing an unconventional path over academies24:10 – Playing in South America at 16 (Argentina & Uruguay)27:30 – Experiencing Boca Juniors vs River Plate live30:10 – Life inside a South American academy33:20 – Competing for survival & growing up fast36:00 – MLS vs Europe: the path debate38:45 – How Canada misses late-blooming talent42:10 – Why scouting young players is broken45:00 – Becoming captain of Toronto FC48:00 – Leadership lessons from Michael Bradley50:40 – World Cup 2022: locker room mindset & emotions53:20 – Facing Belgium & learning hard tournament lessons56:30 – Why the first game of a World Cup changes everything59:15 – Playing against Messi & elite world-class players1:02:00 – What separates good players from great ones1:05:00 – Canada’s rise on the world stage1:08:30 – Playing a home World Cup & national pride1:11:45 – Canada vs heritage nations (Italy debate)1:15:30 – Multicultural identity as Canada’s superpower1:18:20 – Copa América run & growth under pressure1:21:40 – Lessons Canada will carry into 20261:24:30 – Regrets, perspective & staying grounded1:27:00 – Advice to young Canadian footballers1:29:30 – Final thoughts & message to the next generation🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureOSORIO IG: https://www.instagram.com/j.oso21SMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#canmnt #canadasoccer #worldcup #mlsFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show

1h 31m

The Footy Culture presents a cultured football podcast featuring 6 friends honing a passion for classic football heritage along with a view of Europe's top leagues and the stories that come with it. Catch the visual experience on Youtube: The Footy Culture

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