The French Football Show

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  Le Dossier: Why did Lens sack Toppmöller after six games? 17.09.2026 22min

  RC Lens have sacked Dino Toppmöller after just six competitive matches - and nobody saw it coming.Despite beating PSG in the Trophée des Champions, thrashing Auxerre 5-2 in their first Ligue 1 game, and winning their opening Champions League match, Toppmöller’s reign ended amid reports of tactical concerns, dressing-room doubts and disagreements over the structure of his coaching staff.Matt Spiro is joined by French football experts Tom Williams and Andy Scott to examine:• What went wrong behind the scenes• The conflicting French and German accounts• Whether Lens were right to act so quickly• What the decision says about the club’s leadership• Whether Yannick Cahuzac could be the long-term answerSubscribe to The French Football Show for two episodes every week: Ligue 1 Review and Le Dossier.#RCLens #Ligue1 #FrenchFootballWatch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 52: Lille, Rennes & Monaco set the pace, PSG win at last 14.09.2026 33min

  Who is best equipped to challenge PSG this season: Lille, Rennes or Monaco? Matt Spiro is joined by Jonathan Johnson and Andy Scott to assess Ligue 1’s early leading trio after another compelling weekend of French football.Rennes earn a statement 1-0 victory over Marseille, Monaco are held by Strasbourg, and Lille continue their impressive start with a 2-0 win over Troyes.We also discuss PSG’s first victory of the season in Brest – and the deeply emotional scenes as Stade Brestois, and indeed all of French football, paid tribute to the late Eric Roy.Matches discussed:Rennes 1-0 MarseilleStrasbourg 1-1 MonacoLille 2-0 TroyesBrest 0-1 PSGSubscribe to The French Football Show for two episodes every week, covering all the biggest stories from Ligue 1 and French football.https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Pierre Sage: From Ligue 1 Miracle-Worker to the Premier League 10.09.2026 32min

  Who exactly is Pierre Sage – and what are Crystal Palace getting with their new French coach?Pierre Sage’s rise has been extraordinary. After spending years working in youth and amateur football, he was handed the Lyon job with the club bottom of Ligue 1 – and inspired one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent French football.He followed that with a superb season at Lens, finishing second in Ligue 1 and winning the Coupe de France. Now, Sage has crossed the Channel to take on his biggest challenge yet at Crystal Palace.Matt Spiro is joined by French football expert Tom Williams and leading Crystal Palace voice Dan Cook (HLTCO) to discuss:• Who Pierre Sage really is – as a coach and a person• How he transformed Lyon• Why his football worked so well at Lens• His tactics, man-management and relationship with players• Why Crystal Palace chose him• His early tactical decisions at Palace• The Ismaïla Sarr situation and Palace’s transfer window• Whether Sage and Palace are a natural fit• And the big question: can Sage become a major success in the Premier League?🇫🇷 Le Dossier is the FFS deep dive into the biggest stories and personalities in French football.Subscribe to The French Football Show for two episodes every week: Ligue 1 Review on Mondays and Le Dossier on Thursdays.
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  Episode 50: Monaco stun PSG to extend perfect start 07.09.2026 31min

  Monaco are seven points clear of PSG after just seven games! Matt Spiro is at the Parc des Princes to give us his thoughts on the latest victory for Filipe Luis' table-topping team. Matt is then joined by French football expert Jonathan Johnson to analyse PSG's slow start to the season: should Luis Enrique have signed a new goalkeeper and is their attack better or worse this season?There's plenty of love for Strasbourg who hit Troyes for SIX, and Andy Scott reports from the Vélodrome after commentating Marseille 2-3 Paris FC. How deep are Marseille's problems and how high can the capital club finish after a very promising summer transfer window?The FFS is also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Transfer madness! Is Premier League money saving Ligue 1? 03.09.2026 31min

  Ligue 1 clubs have generated more than €1.3 billion in player sales this summer – with cash-rich Premier League sides contributing over €800 million of that total.Matt Spiro is joined by Andy Scott and Tom Williams to analyse the biggest moves from Ligue 1 to England, identify the smartest signings for Premier League clubs and assess what this extraordinary transfer window means for French football.What happened on Malick Fofana's mad day? Is Bradley Barcola worth the money? Might Ayyoub Bouaddi be a generational talent? And how did Brentford clinch the signing of the excellent Mamadou Sangaré?Is the influx of money providing a much-needed financial reset for Ligue 1, or will the continued departure of its best young players ultimately leave the league weaker?
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  Episode 48: Lille rage as PSG snatch dramatic draw 31.08.2026 29min

  Matt Spiro reports from the Stade Louis II after Monaco’s superb 2-0 victory over Marseille sent them to the top of Ligue 1. Young German striker Paris Brunner was the star of the show, scoring twice - including one stunning effort - in an outstanding performance.Andy Scott joins Matt to review the rest of the weekend’s action, including dramatic scenes in Lille, where PSG scored twice in added time to rescue a 2-2 draw. Lille were left furious after the equaliser arrived in the fifth additional minute - despite only three having been indicated.Plus, commentator Simon Hill checks in from the Groupama Stadium to give the latest at the end of a difficult week for Lyon.
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  The Fall of Bordeaux: How a French Football Giant Collapsed 27.08.2026 30min

  How did one of France’s biggest and most historic football clubs fall from Ligue 1 to the sixth tier?Six-time French champions Girondins de Bordeaux have endured a spectacular sporting and financial collapse. After relegation from Ligue 1, the loss of their professional status and two seasons in National 2, Bordeaux have now been excluded from France’s national championships - with their very survival under threat.Matt Spiro is joined by French football journalist Tom Williams and lifelong Bordeaux supporter and journalist Raphael Jucobin to examine:🔹 Where the crisis began🔹 The ownership of GACP / King Street and Gérard Lopez🔹 The financial gamble that went disastrously wrong🔹 Bordeaux’s relegations and loss of professional status🔹 The arrival of Sparta Capital🔹 Whether the club can survive and rebuild🔹 What French football must learn from the collapseWelcome to Le Dossier, our weekly deep dive into the biggest stories in French football.Subscribe to The French Football Show for two episodes every week: our Ligue 1 Review and Le Dossier.#Girondins #Bordeaux #FrenchFootballYou can also watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 46: Marseille & Lens fire, Ferran Torres rescues PSG 24.08.2026 35min

  The French Football Show is back!Matt Spiro will be hosting two podcasts a week this week - the first, every Monday, is a Ligue 1 based discussion following the weekend's action. The second, every Thursday, will be a deeper dive in the biggest issues in the French game. Make sure you subscribe to avoid missing out on any of this gloriously fun and informative FREE content! First up, there's already plenty to discuss after an eventful opening round that saw PSG having to move their home fixture on Sunday to Rennes due to the sudden appearance of mushrooms on the Parc des Princes pitch! It was a tough test for Luis Enrique's men who salvaged a point thanks to a second-half fightback inspired by new man Ferran Torres.Marseille put four past Strasbourg in Bruno Genesio's first game at the helm, while Dino Topmoller also enjoyed a memorable debut in the dugout, steering Lens to a 5-2 triumph over Auxerre. Matt, Jonathan Johnson plus Ligue 1 commentators Jeremy Klayman and Andy Scott bring you everything you need to know from Matchday 01.You can of course watch the FFS on Youtube as well: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 45: Future Winners? 11.07.2026 36min

  France are through to the World Cup semi-finals for a third consecutive time, and it feels like Didier Deschamps' side still haven't really been tested. Spain will be looking to change that on Tuesday night, but Matt Spiro, Baptiste Reynaud and Jonathan Johnson are finding it hard to look beyond Les Bleus for the overall title. The lads dissect the quarter-final win over Morocco, wonder how many more gears France have to move into, show love to Manu Koné - and address the biggest mystery of all: why can't Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi take a proper penalty ;) ? Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 44: Dembélé Delivers As Fearsome French March On 28.06.2026 40min

  France head into the knockout stages in ominous form after brushing aside Norway 4-1, with Ousmane Dembélé once again stealing the headlines. Matt Spiro, Jonathan Johnson and Baptiste Reynaud analyse another impressive Les Bleus performance, discuss what's making Didier Deschamps' side so formidable, and assess whether anyone can stop them. The guys also look ahead to Tuesday's Round of 32 clash with Sweden, examining the key tactical battles, team news, selection dilemmas and where the Scandinavians might pose a threat. Can France maintain their momentum and take another step towards World Cup glory?Watch the FFS on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 43: Lightning in Philly as Mbappé strikes twice 23.06.2026 26min

  France defeated Iraq 3-0 thanks to two more Kylian Mbappé goals, but it was a long night in Philadelphia as storms delayed the game by more than two hours. Matt Spiro catches up with Andy Scott, who was in the stadium, and then breaks down another good victory for Les Bleus with the French football expert Jonathan Johnson. You can also watch the FFS on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 42: A new era? Mbappé Breaks Record, Olisé Shines 17.06.2026 30min

  France have started their World Cup campaign in style – but are we witnessing the start of a new era for Les Bleus? Matt Spiro is joined by French football expert Jonathan Johnson to analyse France's impressive 3-1 win over Senegal. The pair discuss Kylian Mbappé's historic night as he became France's all-time leading scorer with a brilliant brace, Michael Olisé's outstanding display, and whether Didier Deschamps has assembled a team capable of going all the way. Plus, what went wrong for Senegal and what lies ahead for both sides in Group I?
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  Episode 41: Déjà vu for France as Senegal eye World Cup shock 13.06.2026 25min

  The FFS is back with a big preview of France's first game of the 2022 FIFA Worls Cup, against Senegal. Matt Spiro talks to the former Senegal international Ricardo Faty, who was born and raised and France and admits he is going to have mixed feelings on Tuesday!On 31 May 2002, Senegal sent shockwaves around the planet by defeating France in the opening game of the World Cup. On Tuesday, the Teranga Lions are looking to upstage their former colonial masters once again. Ricardo Faty was 15 and training at the Clairefontaine academy at the time - and like everyone in France, he vividly remembers the moment Papa Bouba Diop stunned the world champions.24 years on, will history repeat itself? Ricardo Faty insists Les Bleus won't be complacent this time around, but also thinks Didier Deschamps is facing some difficult selection decisions.Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BxanCH3x4g
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  Episode 40: Lens make history, PSG gear up for Arsenal 23.05.2026 38min

  What a season it's been! To wrap things up, French football expert Matt Spiro tells us about his experience at Stade de France where he saw Lens win the Coupe de France for the first time in their history. A magical season for Pierre Sage's team and the scenes both n Saint-Dénis and then later in Lens were testimony both to what a fantastic club Lens are and also just how special the Coupe de France still is.Matt is then joined by broadcaster Tom Williams and commentator Andy Scott to preview the big one: PSG versus Arsenal on May 30. Who will win this season's Champions League final? And will the French still be talking about 'le back-to-back' (comme disent les anglais!!!!) at the final whistle in Budapest?Thanks for your support this season all! Don't forget the FFS is available on Youtube. Make sure you subscribe to our channel to get all the latest content when it lands!Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 39: The French Football Show Awards 19.05.2026 42min

  The Ligue 1 season ended in typically manic fashion on Sunday: there were upsets aplenty, pitch invasions, resignations and even a nine-goal thriller. Matt, Andy and Tom reflect on a hugely entertaining year in France and select some of their best and worst moments. Watch the French Football Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 38: Who Deserves Ligue 1 Player of Season Award? 12.05.2026 43min

  So, Ousmane Dembélé scooped the official Ligue 1 Player of the Season Award this week, but did the PSG star actually deserve it having only started nine league games? Matt, Andy and Tom meet up in ‘Le Corner Café’, in Paris’ 2nd Arrondissment to make their choices! They all also select the best young player and the best coach, as Matt tucks into a rather large serving of pavlova. We hear about the 16-year-old kid Mezian Mesloub who enjoyed a fairytale start to his professional career with Lens, before addressing the Ligue 1 latest with just one round of matches now left to play! PSG are set to be crowned champions, Lille, Lyon and Rennes can still make the Champions League, Monaco or Marseille could miss out on European football altogether, while Nice and Auxerre are left scrapping to avoid the dreaded relegation playoff.Watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 37: Inside Luis Enrique's PSG revolution 05.05.2026 36min

  For years PSG tried and failed to win the Champions League. Their failures would often be spectacular. The club seemed to be cursed. Then Luis Enrique arrived. The brilliant Spanish manager has found the formula and transformed the destiny of Paris Saint-Germain. Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich, Matt, Tom and Andy examine the impact of the former Spain boss and ask if he is one of the modern-day managerial greats.There's also a World Cup Watch segment on Rennes winger Musa Al-Tamari, who is set to star for Jordan on their tournament debut this summer. The lads run the rule over the Round 32 action from Ligue 1 - which included a stunning goal from Al-Tamari and a capitulation from Marseille in Nantes.Watch the French Football Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 36: Beye's Marseille sinking fast 28.04.2026 50min

  After Marseille's slump continued at home to Nice, Habib Beye's side look sure to miss out on the Champions League. Matt, Andy and Tom delve into a chaotic season in Marseille and look at what needs to happen to get this great club competing again at the summit of the French game.There's a focus on Strasbourg's stylish winger Diego Moreira, who is set to feature for Belgium at this summer's World Cup. Matt gets angry at Lens coach Pierre Sage for resting his best players against Brest - handing the initiative in the title race to Paris Saint-Germain. Luis Enrique's charges duly pulled clear at the top, easing past Angers and gearing up nicely for their European showdown with Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Tom and Andy are full of praise for Lille and Rennes, both of whom are competing with Lyon for the final automatic Champions League spot. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 35: Title Race Back On as PSG Fluff their Lines 20.04.2026 48min

  An eventful season at Strasbourg could now finish in glorious fashion. With the Alsace club through to the semi-finals of both the Europa Conference League and the Coupe de France, Matt, Tom and Andy wonder if Gary O'Neil's charges can make French football history in the next weeks? Rayo Vallecano and OGC Nice stand in their way of reaching two showpiece games. There's plenty to discuss in Ligue 1 as well: PSG's surprise defeat at home to Lyon has opened the door to Lens a little once again in the title race. Pierre Sage's side came from two down to beat ten-man Toulouse and return to within a point of the summit. Can Les Sang et Or repeat the performance against Le Téfécé in Tuesday's cup semi-final - and might their quest for a domestic double still be on? Lyon are now in the driving seat for automatic Champions League qualification. They climbed above Marseille, who lost at Lorient, and Lille, who were held by Nice. It was also a bad weekend for Monaco, as they could only draw at home to Auxerre. Watch out for Rennes, though! They are on the charge under Franck Haise and up to fifth. The half-time entertainment this week takes the form of a 'World Cup Watch' discussion on PSG's fantastic Ecuadorian defender William Pacho. The attackers are getting the attentions, but the formidible centre-half might just be PSG's best and most important recent signing. Watch the French Football Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrenchFootballShow
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  Episode 34: Tyler Morton thriving as English talents flock to Ligue 1 13.04.2026 47min

  This week's episode is all about the famous 'Entente Cordiale'! With more English footballers thriving in France than ever before, Matt and Tom take at look at the reasons why there has been a sudden influx and ask if it is a good thing both for the English and French games.There's an exclusive chat with Lyon's midfield maestro Tyler Morton who has been exceptional since joining from Liverpool and - like Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell - is attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs.Matt then has a rant about the old heads returning to Ligue 1 dugouts, before we take a close look at the European battle. With Lille, Marseille, Lyon and Rennes all winning, it was a bad time for Monaco to lose. But there will surely be more twists, and all five clubs have a chance of joining PSG and Lens in next season's Champions League.Andy Scott was too cold to join the team this week, but the intrepid Scottish commentator did send us a report from the Groupama Stadium. The lads also discuss a relegation battle that Nantes look like losing - and look forward to the week's big event: Liverpool vs PSG on Tuesday night.Click below to watch the full Tyler Morton interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Mbk62fkGs