Welcome to El Rondo! On this we talk about the week PSG have had, Chelsea being the victims of the Government's sanctions on the Chelsea owner as well as the hypocrisy of the sentiment of keeping politics out of football.
Team Sheet: Amr, David, Micael, Subomi
On this episode of El Rondo, we dicuss Neymar's recently released documentary on Netflix as well as a host of random topics.
Teamsheet: Micael & Subomi
Welcome to El Rondo! On this episode we discuss the upcoming AFCON, Lukaku's interview with Sky Italia and some general football jibber-jabber. Happy Listening
Teamsheet: Amr, David, Kadri, Micael and Sub.
On this episode of the El Rondo Podcast we discuss how stats have distorted the way modern football fans interpret and view the game. Stats or the 'Eye Test' what is the best way to judge a player? Numbers don't lie but do they tell the true story? We also give our half-way through the season awards. Who's been the best player? Signing of the season? Biggest dissapointment? Listen and find out!
Teamsheet: David, Micael, Subomi
On this episode of the podcast we first talk through the Ballon D'or winners and rankings. Were they wrong or where they justified? We also talk through the Fifa Pro team of the year nominees, Aguero's sudden retirement and also the sudden decision from the Arsenal camp to relieve Aubameyang of his duties of captain.
Team Sheet: Amr, David, Micael and Sub.
LET'S GET READY TO RUMBBBBLLLLLEEEEE!!!!!
On this episode we discuss which premier league footballer we would like to fight, as well as a host of other WWE type scenarios.
Enjoy!
Teamsheet: Amr, David, Micael, Subomi
With Xavi being announced with the new head coach of Barcelona, it shows another player coming back to manage the club they played for during the career. It also brings up the question of whether he will be successful or not as there seems to be an unpredictable trend. One thing that has been noticed is that managers in these situations that have struggled have had clashes with former teammates that they have now manage. Lampard and Luiz, Arteta and Özil. Will Xavi have the same issue with the likes of Pique and Busquets? Or will he follow the path of Guardiola and Zidane. We discuss what it would take for Xavi to be a success at Barca.
On this episode of El Rondo, Amr brings up the discussion of what makes a manager good or bad. He thinks it's not necessarily down to tactics or man-managment, but the the environment they are in.
Team Sheet: Amr, Micael, Subomi
Hello and welcome to the 'El Rondo' podcast! On this episode we discuss the new finanical takeover of Newcastle United and it's implications, can Salah be considered the best player in the world and also the 30-man Balon D'or shortlist.
Teamsheet:
Subomi, Amr, Micael
AND WE'RE BACK
After a little hiatus the boys are back just in time for the new season. In this episode we discuss about the transfer stories that have been going on during the Summer such as, Messi not resigning with Barcelona and Grealish's move to Manchester City.
Teamsheet: Amr, David, Kadri, Micael & Subomi
FINISH HIM!
Another list episode! This time we go through our top 5 finishers of all time! We say all time, but what we really mean is from 2000 onwards because none of us are older than 24 at the time of recording this episode. Listen in to find out which names were included, which only made honourable mentions and those we totally forgot about. Spoiler Alert: There are some howlers.
Team Sheet: Alex, David, Kadri, Micael, Subomi
It's been a while huh? Welcome back or if it's your first time welcome to El Rondo. On this episode we review the group stage of the 2020 European Championships. We go over each group and bring up some performances that need to be highlighted and players that also that may need to be put in the spotlight.
Teamsheet: Amr, David, Kadri, Micael, Sub
On this episode of El Rondo we compare football fan culture to stan culture. Are the two that dissimilar? Is being a Lazio Ultra comparable to being an obsessed member of the Beyhive? We discuss whether or not the two are two sides of the same coin.
Teamsheet: Sub, Micael, David, Amr
Masked over and probably led to the announcement of the European Super League, was the changing of the current Champions League format that is going to take place the season commencing 2024/2025. In this episode we review some the changes being made by UEFA and what the implications of them could mean for the world's most prestigous club competition. Will these changes make the competition more exciting or is it UEFA trying to fill their already fat pockets. We discuss it all on this episode of El Rondo.
Teamsheet: Sub, David, Micael, Amr
On this episode of the podcast, we discuss both legs of the champions league and europa league semi-finals and what the implications are for each of the English clubs involved. A very mixed epsiode in terms of emotions. Two memebers of the podcast in jubilation that there teams have made it to a final, while the other two are is dissmay.
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On this episode we discuss how some on-field and off-field decisions have led to the downfall of both Barcelona and Juventus, as well as if Dortmund are capable of finishing in the top 4.
TeamSheet: Amr, David, Kadri, Micael, Subomi
Welcome to another episode of El Rondo! On this episode we explore the influences of fashion within football. We discuss things such as the mainstream trend of wearing football tops as a casual piece of clothing, fashion brands such as Off-White collaborating with Nike, as well as the like of high-end fashion brands making their own football apparel. For this episode we are joined by special guest and fashion expert Zaid to give a different point of view on the topic.
Team sheet: David, Kadri, Micael, Sub
Special Guest: Zaid
A short look back on Mesut Özil's Arsenal career. Was it a success? What is a failure? How will he be remembered? Hear it here on El Rondo
Teamsheet: Amr, David, Micael, Sub
On this episode of El Rondo, the boys discuss the recent sacking of Frank Lampard as Chelsea manager and also what new manager Thomas Tuchel could bring to Stamford Bridge.
Team Sheet: Amr, David, Micael, Sub