Joga Podnito Episode 22 - The Premier League Returns

The boys are back, and are considering a rebrand! But whether the show is Joga Podnito or Talking Soccer, you can be sure the takes are still hot, the intro tracks still bang, and Premier League teams still cannot defend. Opening weekend of the 2017/2018 campaign was a screamer, and the lands run the rule over all the major talking points as well as Real Madrid's Supercopa victory over Neymar-less Barcelona.

Joga Podnito Episode 20 - Cup Glory And The Same Chelsea Story

United's win over Southampton in the EFL Cup Final kicks off this week's Joga Podnito, as the lads discuss Mourinho's men building momentum for the Premier League run in. Week 26 of the Premier League is reviewed as well, as Chelsea's unstoppable form continues, Liverpool's defense remains in shambles, and Super Harry Kane scores another hat-trick.

Joga Podnito Episode 19 - Defending Be Damned (UCL & FA Cup Rounds Of 16 Recap)

Defending is overrated and goals are hot in the streets as the lads rule the rule over Champions League Round of 16 action. City and Monaco combine to score 8, PSG smash Barcelona, and Arsenal suffer their annual public shaming at the hands of Bayern Munich. The FA Cup Round of 16 gets some shine as well, where non-league Lincoln shock Burnley at Middle Earth Fortress Turf Moor, and Chelsea prepare for a quarter final clash with Manchester United.

Joga Podnito Episode 16 - Getting Worked at Goodison

The Joga lads return to review a classic Premier League weekend. Everton smash City at Goodison, Tottenham turn on the style against West Brom, while United and Liverpool share the spoils in the Northwest Derby. Real Madrid's epic run coming to an end is also discussed in Continental Corner. Subscribe to Joga Podnito on iTunes!

Joga Podnito Episode 13 - Counter Attack City

How do you win a game at the Etihad? Counter attack City. Andrew and Jake run the rule over Week 14 in the Premier League. Chelsea top the table, Liverpool crumble at the death against Bournemouth, and Manchester United cannot stop conceding late goals. The lads also discuss El Clasico, and the wonder of Modric and Iniesta. Subscribe on iTunes!

ZIDANE - A PORTRAIT

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     He gazes up at the floodlights and catching his breath. Even He must have been awed for a few moments during each game he played in Madrid's Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. He touches his nose, and returns to reality, the reality of a crucial game against a stubborn Villareal side.

     He trots off to a more apt position, glancing meanwhile at his accomplice on his side of the pitch. He may utter a word to Roberto Carlos, he might not. He knows that, at this point in their careers, what needs to be said has already been said countless times over. It's simply understood in the present tense.

     He taps his feet as he walks, a nervous habit developed as a child for sure. Maybe it came from his first pair of boots being too big, or perhaps it's simply done subconsciously. But it happens with such a regularity, such a subtle violence that it cannot be ignored. It is part of his demeanor. It is crucial to his walk...