First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
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First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
First Up: Football is a Footwork Media production
Ousmane Dembélé was crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner in Paris, beating Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to the men’s prize. In the women’s category, Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí made history by claiming her third consecutive Ballon d’Or. PSG’s Luis Enrique and England’s Sarina Wiegman won the coaching awards, while Lamine Yamal and Vicky López picked up the Kopa Trophies.
Back on the pitch, PSG’s big night was soured by a 1-0 defeat to rivals Marseille in Le Classique - their first away loss in the derby for 14 years. Napoli maintained their perfect start in Serie A, and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva sparked debate after criticising fixture scheduling.
And in a surprise revelation, Wayne Rooney revealed that Manchester United’s success in the late 2000s wasn’t just down to Sir Alex Ferguson or Cristiano Ronaldo - but the team bonding they built while playing SOCOM on the PSP.
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First Up: Football - A Daily Football Briefing
First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
First Up: Football is a Footwork Media production
