Copa Independent

The Independent
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The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever for so many reasons, so we are launching the Copa Independent podcast to give you the full picture on every angle of it: not just the football, but the politics, the history, the debates and of course the nostalgia. Going out every week, it won't just get you feeling the World Cup but thinking about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jules Rimet still dreaming: how the World Cup became the biggest cultural event in history

    5D AGO

    Jules Rimet still dreaming: how the World Cup became the biggest cultural event in history

    For the first edition of our weekly Copa Independent podcast, we are looking at the very meaning of the World Cup itself, and the two sides of the biggest cultural event in human history. But why has it got to that level? Why does it feel like nothing else in sport? Has it fulfilled the ideals of its creators? What would Jules Rimet, who envisioned a competition to bring mankind together, think of how it is now politically used? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  2. Was Liverpool’s Win Due To ‘Drab’ Season?

    05/02/2025

    Was Liverpool’s Win Due To ‘Drab’ Season?

    Join Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery in the 2nd episode of a new podcast; State of Play. Also, while you're here, follow Adam's brand new YouTube channel right here: www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCleryFootballChannel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  3. Introducing: State of Play

    04/05/2025

    Introducing: State of Play

    *Cough cough* Is this thing on? The Independent is resurrecting this channel with a new show; State of Play. Join Adam Clery and Miguel Delaney for a brand new podcast about the politics of the Premier League, the controversies of the modern game and, well, the state of play. This is a pilot episode, so please do get in touch to tell us what you thought! Also, while you're here, follow Adam's brand new YouTube channel right here: www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCleryFootballChannel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. Maradona

    11/26/2020

    Maradona

    Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Melissa Reddy to discuss Diego Maradona, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning in his native Argentina. One of the great players in the history of the game Maradona won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986 as well as, and even more impressively in many ways, two Scudettos with Napoli in the eighties and early nineties. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  5. Pep stays at Manchester City

    11/19/2020

    Pep stays at Manchester City

    The gang are back to discuss Pep Guardiola's two-year contract extension at Manchester City. Vithushan Ehantharajah is this week joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Rathborn to chat about the recent international break, the dramatic Euro 2020 play-offs as well as what to expect when the Premier League returns this weekend. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  6. United's best performance

    10/29/2020

    United's best performance

    There were wins for all four English teams in the Champions League with none more impressive than Manchester United’s statement win over RB Leipzig at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. So, was that United's best ever performance? Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delaney and Melissa Reddy to discuss that game and more. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  7. A sour end to the international break

    10/15/2020

    A sour end to the international break

    Another international break in the books, but don’t worry, only 25 more days until the next one. England beat Wales and Belgium but then succumbed to Denmark, with Harry Maguire and Reece James, after the final whistle, seeing red. Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Melissa Reddy and Jack De Menezes to discuss England and preview the upcoming Premier League fixtures, as well as talk about Project Big Picture. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  8. The 41 goal weekend

    10/06/2020

    The 41 goal weekend

    One of the wildest weekends in Premier League history is in the books. 3-0, 4-0, 6-1 and 7-2... and West Ham winning another football match. Host Vithushan Ehantharajah is joined by Miguel Delany, Melissa Reddy and Mark Critchley to discuss the goals and what led to them. The team also talk transfers after the closure of the window on Monday. Subscribe to this series so you never miss an episode. Follow Indy Football on social media to keep up to date with all the latest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
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The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever for so many reasons, so we are launching the Copa Independent podcast to give you the full picture on every angle of it: not just the football, but the politics, the history, the debates and of course the nostalgia. Going out every week, it won't just get you feeling the World Cup but thinking about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Independent
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Independent
  • Show Website
    Copa Independent

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