The Rest Is Football

The hosts discuss Manchester United’s Carabao Cup exit and the mounting pressure on Michael Carrick, while also analyzing the controversy surrounding 15-year-old JJ Gabriel’s desire to leave the club.

Host Gary Neville and guest Julian Laurent analyze the state of Europe’s top five leagues, focusing on France’s transition to a new era under…

Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, and Gary Lineker analyze a chaotic Premier League weekend, focusing on the Manchester derby's controversial VAR…

The hosts discuss the strong Champions League starts for English clubs, highlighting Manchester City's win over Porto and praising Erling Haaland's goal-scoring prowess.

Kieran Maguire joins The Rest Is Football to explain the shift from PSR to the new Seniority rules, highlighting how loopholes and global TV rights…

Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineker discuss Arsenal’s impressive title charge and whether they lack a superstar striker for European success.

Fabian Hürzeler discusses his coaching philosophy, emphasizing proactive play, intense pressing, and educating players through principles rather than rigid patterns.

Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, Garin Nijegorodov, and Rob Jones return for a team draft challenge on The Rest Is Football.

The hosts review an entertaining Premier League weekend, praising Chelsea’s attacking trio while noting their defensive vulnerabilities.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards deliver their annual Premier League season predictions, categorizing all 20 teams into six tiers from champions to relegated.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards answer listener questions in this Q&A episode.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards review the Premier League’s opening weekend, highlighting Arsenal’s dominant start and Manchester United’s shock defeat to Hull City.

In this final World Cup episode, hosts Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, and Rob Jones celebrate Spain’s historic victory, praising their dominant possession and Rodri’s standout performance.

The Rest Is Football hosts Alan and Micah are joined by Emma Hayes and Joe Hart to analyze England’s third-place playoff loss to Argentina.

The Rest Is Football hosts analyze England’s World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina, joined by guests Joe Cole, Patrick Vieira, and Ali McCoy.

Gary Lineker is joined by Joe Cole, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, and Mikel John Obi to preview the World Cup semifinals.

The Rest Is Football hosts discuss England’s semi-final qualification against Norway, praising Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane as superstars while debating controversial VAR decisions.

Gary Lineker, Joe Cole, Micah Richards, and Alan Shearer analyze France’s dominant quarter-final win over Morocco, highlighting Kylian Mbappé’s elite…

Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, and Joe Cole analyze the World Cup quarter-finals, focusing on Argentina’s dramatic comeback against Egypt.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams discusses his lifelong passion for Arsenal and the recent Knicks championship, highlighting how sports unite the city.

Gary Lineker hosts Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Brad Friedel, Alex Scott, and H to celebrate England’s quarter-final victory over Mexico.

Joe Cole, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer, and special guest Christopher Eccleston analyze Cape Verde’s heroic World Cup performance against Argentina.

Gary Lineker and guests Micah Richards, Rob Beckett, Brad Friedel, and Joe Cole analyze England’s World Cup progress after beating DR Congo.

The Rest Is Football hosts discuss the World Cup knockout stage, featuring guests Millie Bright, Emma Hayes, and Joe Cole.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rob Jones, and Ian Poulter analyze England’s narrow win over Panama, praising Jude Bellingham’s match-winning performance.

The Rest Is Football analyzes England’s frustrating draw against Ghana, with guests Harry Maguire, Patrick Vieira, Joe Cole, and Micah Richards debating tactical adjustments against low blocks.

Hosts Gary Neville, Micah Richards, and Joe Hart are joined by comedian Mo Gilligan and pundit Ali McCoy to discuss World Cup highlights.

Joe Cole, Patrick Vieira, Harry Maguire, and actor Asa Butterfield discuss Scotland’s loss to Morocco and Brazil’s draw with Haiti.

Gary Lineker hosts Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Harry Maguire, and Patrick Vieira to analyze England’s promising World Cup start against Croatia.

Harry Maguire joins the show to discuss his exclusion from the England World Cup squad, revealing he was informed via FaceTime and expressing disappointment but accepting the manager's decision.

Gary Lineker is joined by Niall Horan, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards to discuss the World Cup.

Frank Lampard and Joe Cole join The Rest Is Football to discuss Lampard’s promotion with Coventry City and reflect on their time under Jose Mourinho, who has returned to Real Madrid.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards preview the upcoming World Cup, reflecting on the 2022 final and debating whether Messi or Maradona is the greater player.

Gary Lineker interviews former teammate Terry Butcher about his new documentary, "Butcher: Invisible Wounds," which blends his football career with the tragic loss of his son, Chris, to PTSD.

Gary Lineker hosts a quiz with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards on the Brazilian players with the most Premier League appearances.

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards analyze PSG’s Champions League victory over Arsenal, debating tactical setups and the shootout.

Micah Richards and Alan Shearer compete in a Premier League quiz hosted by Big Mince, guessing the top left-footed goal scorers.

Gary Lineker and Alex Algeo review the La Liga season, highlighting Barcelona’s title win and Real Madrid’s turmoil, including the presidential election and potential Mourinho appointment.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer wrap up the Premier League season, celebrating Arsenal’s title win and praising Pep Guardiola’s legacy.

Gary Lineker hosts a quiz with Micah Richards and Alan Shearer on the Portuguese players with the most Premier League appearances.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer celebrate Arsenal winning the Premier League title, praising Mikel Arteta and key players like David Raya and Declan Rice.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer discuss Manchester City’s latest trophy win and Pep Guardiola’s legacy, alongside Chelsea’s appointment of Xabi Alonso.

Jamie Vardy joins The Rest Is Football to discuss his new Netflix documentary and his journey from factory worker to Leicester City legend.

Gary Lineker hosts a quiz episode of The Rest Is Football with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, focusing on the most expensive Premier League exports.

Gary Lineker and Alex Algeo discuss Barcelona’s historic La Liga title win over Real Madrid, highlighting Hansi Flick’s leadership and Marcus Rashford’s impact.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Michael Richards analyze Arsenal’s tense 1-0 win over West Ham, debating a controversial VAR decision that kept Manchester City in the title race.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards analyze Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, praising Miles Lewis-Skelly and the team’s defensive solidity.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer are joined by Micah Richards for a Premier League assists quiz.

Gary Lineker and Alex Algeo discuss La Liga, highlighting Barcelona’s title push and Marcus Rashford’s impact.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Michael Richards analyze Manchester City’s dramatic comeback win over Everton, highlighting City’s defensive vulnerabilities and the impact of Rodri’s absence.