Tim Vickery & Miguel Pereira: The Champions League Is Bigger… But Is It Better?

Tim Vickery & Miguel Pereira: The Champions League Is Bigger… But Is It Better?

Author: 11-29 Media September 3, 2026 Duration: 54:30

The Champions League is back. But who can actually stop PSG?

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by football writer and author Miguel Pereira to look ahead to the new Champions League season and debate whether PSG can make it three European titles in a row.

They discuss Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich’s chances, why Kylian Mbappé still desperately needs a Champions League title, Harry Kane’s European ambitions and whether the demands of the Premier League actually make it harder for English clubs to conquer Europe.

There’s also a fascinating debate about UEFA’s new 36-team league format, the decline of Serie A, the disappearance of traditional defending, Como’s rise under Cesc Fàbregas and the outsiders worth keeping an eye on.

Plus, the panel looks ahead to a huge opening week featuring Real Madrid vs Inter, Porto vs Manchester City, Napoli vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid.

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Hosts Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery share a conversation that moves as fluidly as a game itself, connecting the dots between sport, sound, and society. The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast is more than a simple football show; it’s a deep dive into the cultural fabric that surrounds the beautiful game, particularly through a Brazilian lens. Each episode unpacks the stories behind the iconic names on the backs of shirts, exploring how they intertwine with samba rhythms, political history, and national identity. You’ll hear informed analysis of current matches and legendary players, but always framed within a broader discussion about the music that fuels the terraces and the historical moments that shaped the sport. This podcast from 11-29 Media offers a rich, layered perspective for anyone who understands that football is never just about what happens on the pitch. It’s about the passion, the artistry, and the human stories that give the game its enduring soul, making every conversation a discovery of how deeply sport is woven into the tapestry of everyday life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Duration: 50:55
Dotun Adebayo is joined by Mo Stewart and Philippe Auclair to discuss the last 24 hours at the World Cup including France's win against Paraguay. They discuss Paraguay's performace and the ref as well as have a look ahea…
Argentina's Capo Verde Struggle - World Cup Daily [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tim Vickery on Colombia V Ghana [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:46
Tim Vickery's on the whistle report from Colombia V Ghana and how Colombia have found form in this World Cup Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T
Tim Vickery on Argentina V Capo Verde [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:28
Tim Vickery's On the Whistle report on Argentina's struggles against Capo Verde in the Round of 32. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T
Snicko keeps Portugal Alive - World Cup Daily [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
Dotun Adebayo is joined by Joseph O'Sullivan and Mark Machado to chat through all the action of the last 24 hours including Snicko keeping Portugal in the World Cup, Spain overcoming Austria and Algeria being knocked out…
Tim Vickery & Miguel Pereira on the whistle on Spain V Austria [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:56
Miguel Pereira joins Tim Vickery to review Spain's victory over Austria. They discuss Yamal's fitness, Rodri's form and Austria. They also discuss Spain's potential next round opponents Portugal and the role of Cristiano…