Welcome to the definitive French football podcast. Host Matt Spiro and his guests attack the burning issues in the French game: will Kylian Mbappé finally get a Ballon d'Or, might Paul Pogba revive his career, can Lens push PSG all the way in the #Ligue1 title race, could Luis Enrique mastermind back-to-back Champions League triumphs, who are the players set to star at this summer's World Cup; and, crucially, when will Roberto De Zerbi and Olympique de Marseille spontaneously combust? Expect insightful analysis, cultural chat, beaucoup d'humour britannique and... a certain je ne sais quoi.
PSG and Manchester City have both been transformed by Gulf investment – but how different are their stories?
Ahead of their Champions League meeting, Matt Spiro and Tom Williams welcome journalist Miguel Delaney, author of States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football, for a lively discussion about ownership, money and success.
Against the backdrop of City’s financial case, we examine PSG’s rise, their global brand and their record under financial regulation. Is it fair to put the two clubs in the same bracket? And what does the wider debate mean for supporters?
Different perspectives and plenty of debate in this edition of Le Dossier from The French Football Show.
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1 Oct 2026
Le Dossier: Zidane’s France, what’s changed and will it work?
New faces, a more technical midfield and Kylian Mbappé on the left: what do Zinedine Zidane’s first decisions tell us about the France team he wants to build?
Matt Spiro is joined by French journalist Karim Baldé and the commentator Andy Scott for a deep dive on Les Bleus, drawing on their knowledge of French football to assess the changes and look beyond the excitement surrounding Zidane.
We discuss:
• His selection decisions, including Da Cunha, Diouf and Lepaul
• The search for a more technical, fluid midfield
• Cherki's deeper role, Mbappé’s move to the left wing
• Whether the early signs are encouraging
• How good actually is Zidane as a manager
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25 Sept 2026
Le Dossier: Inside the Paris FC revolution
Are Paris FC already becoming a force in French football?
Nearly two years into the Arnault family and Red Bull project, Paris FC are starting to look increasingly formidable in Ligue 1.
Matt Spiro is joined by Tom Williams and Jonathan Johnson to examine the rapid transformation of PFC: their ambitious recruitment, the arrival of sporting director Marco Neppe, Red Bull’s influence, investment in infrastructure - and whether the club can build the fanbase and identity to match its ambitions.
Plus, a closer look at Liam Rosenior: his impact on the pitch and the controversy surrounding his celebrations in front of the Strasbourg supporters last weekend.
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