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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 21h

Jack and Miguel at the Daugava Stadium tonight

Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 21h

England can seal World Cup qualification with a win in Riga tonight.

@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social , @migueldelaney.bsky.social and @jonawils.bsky.social discussed Thomas Tuchel’s time in charge - and his dropping of Jude Bellingham - on today’s pod.

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Libero: Libero 061: England's Jude Bellingham Problem

Jude Bellingham is seen as England's biggest star, which is why it's very glaring that Thomas Tuchel has broken with decades of protocol and left the Real Madrid man out of his latest squad. Amid t...

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Jonathan Wilson @jonawils.bsky.social · 4d

On the latest Libero, is the Premier League Thatcher’s greatest legacy?

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Jonathan Wilson @jonawils.bsky.social · 1d

Does England have a Jude Bellingham problem? On the latest Libero, we discuss Thomas Tuchel’s relationship with the Real Madrid star.

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Miguel Delaney @migueldelaney.bsky.social · 1d

On the latest @liberopodcast.bsky.social, me, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social and @jonawils.bsky.social discuss Jude Bellingham and England, the country’s relationship with stars and why Real Madrid are the best vehicle for them

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Libero: Libero 061: England's Jude Bellingham Problem

Jude Bellingham is seen as England's biggest star, which is why it's very glaring that Thomas Tuchel has broken with decades of protocol and left the Real Madrid man out of his latest squad. Amid t...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 1d

New Libero

What’s the issue between Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel? And why is England so obsessed with big names?

@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@migueldelaney.bsky.social
@jonawils.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 061: England's Jude Bellingham Problem

Jude Bellingham is seen as England's biggest star, which is why it's very glaring that Thomas Tuchel has broken with decades of protocol and left the Real Madrid man out of his latest squad. Amid t...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 2d

Marking Margaret Thatcher’s 100th birthday with this episode asking whether the Premier League is part of her legacy.

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Libero: Libero 060: The Premier League: Thatcher’s Greatest Triumph

Hated, adored, never ignored, Margaret Thatcher is one of the most important figures in the history of the country that is home to the world's wealthiest domestic league – this cannot be a coinci...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 5d

New Libero

Is the Premier League Margaret Thatcher’s greatest legacy?

@rorysmith.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social

pod.fo/e/33ad00

Libero: Libero 060: The Premier League: Thatcher’s Greatest Triumph

Hated, adored, never ignored, Margaret Thatcher is one of the most important figures in the history of the country that is home to the world's wealthiest domestic league – this cannot be a coinci...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 5d

New Libero

Is the Premier League Margaret Thatcher’s greatest legacy?

@rorysmith.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social

pod.fo/e/33ad00

Libero: Libero 060: The Premier League: Thatcher’s Greatest Triumph

Hated, adored, never ignored, Margaret Thatcher is one of the most important figures in the history of the country that is home to the world's wealthiest domestic league – this cannot be a coinci...

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Miguel Delaney @migueldelaney.bsky.social · 8d

On the latest @liberopodcast.bsky.social me, @tariqpanja.bsky.social and @rorysmith.bsky.social discuss what’s been going wrong at Liverpool - and the expectation from all those big signings

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Libero: Libero 059: What’s Wrong With Liverpool?

Saturday brought Liverpool’s third defeat in a week, following reverses at Crystal Palace and the cauldron of RAMS Park, home to Galatasaray. If you were a football doctor and were looking to dia...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 8d

New Libero

What’s eating Liverpool?

@migueldelaney.bsky.social
@rorysmith.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 059: What’s Wrong With Liverpool?

Saturday brought Liverpool’s third defeat in a week, following reverses at Crystal Palace and the cauldron of RAMS Park, home to Galatasaray. If you were a football doctor and were looking to dia...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 12d

New Libero

Is football too online?

@migueldelaney.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
@jameshorncastle.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 058: Is Football Too Online?

Dressing rooms sharing posts about refereeing decisions, managers complaining about their nicknames on X and social media troll campaigns, football is very online these days. Is this just another c...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 15d

New Libero

Are football documentaries replacing football?

@rorysmith.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 057: All or Nothing... Do We Need More Football Documentaries?

No progressive football club’s project is complete without an authorised streaming documentary series. They’ve become a significant contribution to football’s reinvention as a content provide...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 19d

New Libero

The Premier League’s Triangle of Sadness.

@rorysmith.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@jameshorncastle.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 056: The Premier League's Triangle Of Sadness

What does Aston Villa’s sudden fall from grace say about the wisdom of basing a football club around one man in Unai Emery? Rory Smith, James Horncastle and John Brewin consider a club dogged by ...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 22d

New Libero

The sackings of Daniel Levy and Tim Lewis.

Why Spurs and Arsenal had their ‘Succession’ moments this month, and what it tells us about ownership in 2025.

@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@migueldelaney.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 055: Arsenal, Tottenham, Succession And Serious People

Two of the biggest Premier League stories in September came away from the pitch, and specifically in the boardrooms of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. First was the sacking of Daniel Levy, Tottenham...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 22d

New Libero

The sackings of Daniel Levy and Tim Lewis.

Why Spurs and Arsenal had their ‘Succession’ moments this month, and what it tells us about ownership in 2025.

@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@migueldelaney.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 055: Arsenal, Tottenham, Succession And Serious People

Two of the biggest Premier League stories in September came away from the pitch, and specifically in the boardrooms of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. First was the sacking of Daniel Levy, Tottenham...

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Miguel Delaney @migueldelaney.bsky.social · 26d

On @liberopodcast.bsky.social, me, @brewin.bsky.social and @rorysmith.bsky.social discuss the Ballon d'Or and its meaning in modern football, what it says, how it's affected clubs and players - what should it be?

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Libero: Libero 054: 'Ballon d'Or!' Rio screams, 13 times

Ruud Gullit has been booked. iShowSpeed is getting his tuxedo ready. Kaka will be around, probably. That’s right: it’s Ballon d’Or time, and on today’s Libero, John Brewin, Miguel Delaney a...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 26d

New Libero

Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or!

Why has the award got so big? And what does it tell us about the modern game?

@rorysmith.bsky.social
@migueldelaney.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 054: 'Ballon d'Or!' Rio screams, 13 times

Ruud Gullit has been booked. iShowSpeed is getting his tuxedo ready. Kaka will be around, probably. That’s right: it’s Ballon d’Or time, and on today’s Libero, John Brewin, Miguel Delaney a...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 26d

Mourinho’s untouchable historic legacy. @jameshorncastle.bsky.social explains

Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 27d

Jose Mourinho about to take over at Benfica. Our episode on a genuinely world-historical manager:

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Libero: Libero 040: Is Jose Mourinho More Like Liam Gallagher Or Lenin?

On today’s podcast, James Horncastle, Jonathan Wilson and Jack Pitt-Brooke turn their attention to next week’s Champions League qualifiers, and particularly Jose Mourinho, who will take his Fen...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 27d

Will we see a new Antonio Conte in Napoli’s Champions League campaign, which starts at Manchester City tonight?

@jameshorncastle.bsky.social on a surprising evolution.

Libero 053 out now

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 27d

Libero 053 here: pod.fo/e/32b5f5

Libero: Libero 053: The Things That Matter As The Champions League Returns

The Champions League is back. Or more specifically, the league phase, which starts with matchday one spread over the course of this week.On today’s episode, Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Horncastle and...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 27d

The Champions League league phase is underway and Matchday 1 concludes tonight. But does is the new format conducive to more exciting games? @jonawils.bsky.social explains:

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Jack Pitt-Brooke @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social · 29d

The Champions League is back tonight! On today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social we talked about this season's competition, the second year of the new format and whether it has been undercut by the Club World Cup. With @jonawils.bsky.social and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 053: The Things That Matter As The Champions League Returns

The Champions League is back. Or more specifically, the league phase, which starts with matchday one spread over the course of this week.On today’s episode, Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Horncastle and...

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Libero @liberopodcast.bsky.social · 29d

New Libero

Welcome back to the Champions League! Can anyone challenge PSG this year?

@jonawils.bsky.social
@jameshorncastle.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social

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Libero: Libero 053: The Things That Matter As The Champions League Returns

The Champions League is back. Or more specifically, the league phase, which starts with matchday one spread over the course of this week.On today’s episode, Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Horncastle and...

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