The Fussball Podcast

Welcome to The Fussball Channel! ⚽🇩🇪Your home for all things German football! From the biggest Bundesliga talking points and breaking news to in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews, Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft take you beyond the pitch.Join us as we bring you closer to the action with behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and a unique perspective on Germany’s football culture.Subscribe now and be part of the journey!

The Fussball Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 204 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Fussball Podcast, a sports show with 204 episodes published.

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  Episode #90

  What Liverpool’s £1.65BN Deal Tells Us About Football’s Future

  Aug 18, 202622 minS4

  FSG has agreed to sell a close to 40% minority stake in Liverpool to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia and backed by investors connected to the Mittal family, Eduardo Saverin and Jeff Bezos. The Athletic’s James Pearce joins Markus to explain the agreement, what the investors can contribute under PSR and what Liverpool’s deal tells us about the changing direction of football ownership. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more football content and ANALYSIS with special guests! Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Subscribe for more insights & exclusive interviews! Watch The Fussball Channel on YouTube and join our 50k+ community! https://youtu.be/DScpKLuLHyA Follow us on social media: Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft 00:00 Teaser 01:22 What FSG has agreed with 1892 Holdings 04:33 Is this the beginning of FSG’s exit? 05:54 What the investors can contribute under PSR 10:29 Why billionaires want to invest in football 14:30 Is football moving towards an American ownership model? 17:41 Sport’s value in the battle for attention18:27 Should football fans be concerned?

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  Episode #92

  The Person Who Broke the Infantino-FIFA Story Tells Us What Happens to Gianni Infantino Now!

  Aug 11, 202620 minS4

  The journalist who broke the story joins us. The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler joins Jan Åge and Markus Fjørtoft to take us inside Gianni Infantino’s failed attempt to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial and competition busines, including the World Cup, to private investors. We discuss how Martyn broke the story, how some of football’s biggest stories emerge from behind closed doors, what it reveals about Infantino and the power structures inside FIFA, the growing opposition to his presidency, and the question now facing world football: can Infantino survive? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more football content and REACTION episodes! Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Subscribe for more insights & exclusive interviews! Watch The Fussball Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@janaagefjortoft9 Follow us on social media: Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft Timestamps: 0:00 Teaser 01:16 How Martyn Broke The Story! 03:04 Did Infantino underestimate the football world? 05:28 Why are People Staying Silent? 08:55 What UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF's Joint Statement Means? 10:17 What's UEFA's Strategy? Election or Remove Him? 12:07 Would FIFA Change if Infantino Was Removed? 15:08 What Will Happen Now? 18:18 What Does The Future Of Football Look Like?

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  Episode #90

  FIFA's World Cup Sell-Off COLLAPSES! Now What?!

  Aug 1, 202626 minS4

  FIFA has withdrawn its highly controversial proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial entity built around the future revenues of the FIFA World Cup following widespread opposition from across world football. In this episode, Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft, who has spent more than two decades at the heart of football and sports politics, are joined by renowned sports journalist and broadcaster Ben Jacobs to examine one of the biggest stories the game has faced in recent years. While recording, it was also reported that UEFA have officially "lost confidence" in FIFA's leadership and accuse Gianni Infatino of "broken promises".

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  Episode #87

  Could a €1bn Loan Change German Football Forever? Bundesliga's €1bn Proposal EXPLAINED

  Jul 28, 202627 minS4

  Is the Bundesliga on the verge of one of the biggest financial decisions in its history?Reports suggest the league has received a €1 billion proposal from U.S. investment firm Apollo Sports Capital, secured against future domestic TV rights. What does it mean for 50+1, German football, and the Bundesliga's ability to compete with the Premier League?Alongside host Markus Fjørtoft, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, German Football Correspondent on The Athletic, joins the show, and breaks down the proposal, why it's so controversial, and what it could mean for the future of the Bundesliga. We also touch on the latest on Yan Diomande's expected transfer to Real Madrid. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Should the Bundesliga accept the deal?⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more German football content and REACTION episodes! Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Subscribe for more insights & exclusive interviews! Watch The Fussball Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@janaagefjortoft9Follow us on social media: Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft

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  Episode #85

  JÜRGEN KLOPP IS GERMANY'S NEW COACH! Can He Actually Save German Football?

  Jul 24, 202619 minS4

  Jürgen Klopp has officially been unveiled as Germany's new head coach, replacing Julian Nagelsmann after the World Cup disappointment. We react to the appointment, discuss why the DFB turned to Klopp, what needs to change, and what's realistic for Germany going into EURO 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more German football content and REACTION episodes! Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Subscribe for more insights & exclusive interviews! Watch to The Fussball Podcast on all audio platforms: https://youtu.be/d70s1o7iM6w Follow us on social media: Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Klopp Background & Press Conference Summary 06:45 Klopp's Statements: LEAVE MY FAMILY ALONE! 09:09 What's Klopp's BIGGEST CHALLENGE? 13:00 What will Klopp's Germany look like + chances for Euro 2028!

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