Ep 6. Maghnes Akliouche, Olivier Giroud's 2012 Montpellier, and Luka Elsner's Le Havre
In this episode, host Robbie Thomson, joined by Ligue 1 Uber Eats's Jonathan Johnson and Côte d'Azure correspondent Luke Entwistle, delves into the current state of Ligue 1 following Round 8. The discussion also touches upon Kylian Mbappé's performance in France's Euro 2024 qualification campaign and Thierry Henry's highly talented France U21 squad.
The episode features a spotlight on AS Monaco's emerging talent, Maghnes Akliouche. Additionally, there's an interview with Le Havre's international coach, Luka Elsner. A trip down memory lane is offered by Prof Andreas Evagora, who revisits the surprising 2012 Ligue 1 title victory of Montpellier, propelled by Olivier Giroud, triumphing over Carlo Ancelotti's PSG.
To conclude, the episode includes a challenging French football quiz, "Déjà Who," which this month offers participants a chance to win an OGC Nice jersey worn by Terem Moffi.
Fresh materials — Ligue 1 News
Le Classique: The Intense Rivalry of French Football
Andy Scott delves into France's most significant football match, examining its roots from the late 1980s and its remarkable ability to enthrall the entire nation. How did a contest between two clubs that seldom directly vied for titles transform into French football's most heated rivalry? Disc
Le Derby du Nord: A Look at France's Most Intense Football Rivalry
Baptiste Reynaud delves into "Le Derby du Nord," arguably the most intense derby in France, and the participants discuss the stakes involved in Sunday's significant match.
Champions, Europa, Conference League Matchday 1 Preview
The team takes a look at what awaits Ligue 1 Uber Eats's European representatives as continental competitions commence this week. Paris Saint-Germain faces a critical opening match against Borussia Dortmund, strategically placed just before Le Classique. RC Lens embarks on a challenging away fi
Ligue 1 Legends: The Dawn of the Paris Saint-Germain Capital Club Era (2013)
Professor Andreas Evagora transports us back to the year 2013, a significant period when Carlo Ancelotti's formidable squad secured the Ligue 1 Uber Eats trophy. This victory heralded the commencement of a new epoch in French football, characterized by the ascendance of Paris Saint-Germain.
Ligue 1 Legends: Eden Hazard and LOSC '11
Following Eden Hazard's recent retirement, Andreas Evagora from Le Beau Jeu revisits the early stages of the Belgian prodigy's career. His ascent to stardom began with Lille, where he showcased his immense talent and announced his arrival on the grand stage with an unforgettable league and cup
Episode 12 - The Amazing Story of Stade Brestois and Ligue 1 Icon Hatem Ben Arfa
Host Robbie Thomson, along with journalist Angus Torode and expert Jonathan Johnson, delves into the thrilling Coupe de France Round of 32 penalty shootouts and analyzes Ligue 1 Uber Eats Round 18. Professor Andreas Evagora returns to examine the career of Hatem Ben Arfa, one of Ligue 1