
Disney+ strikes a landmark podcast deal
Disney+ secures rights to popular football podcasts, while The Overlap’s growth and Wayne Rooney’s permanent involvement signal a strategic shift in sports media.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Micah Richards across Football.

Disney+ secures rights to popular football podcasts, while The Overlap’s growth and Wayne Rooney’s permanent involvement signal a strategic shift in sports media.

As France prepares to meet England in a third‑place playoff that many dismiss, the match revives memories of classic encounters and offers both teams a chance to rewrite their tournament narratives.

The final’s break‑time entertainment sparked debate, with Wayne Rooney and others condemning the BBC’s half‑time show, while ITV’s subdued, ad‑laden coverage was seen as less insightful.

Netflix has renewed its football‑focused series 'The Rest Is Football' for the upcoming 2026/27 Premier League campaign, confirming a twice‑weekly release schedule and highlighting its production ties to Goalhanger Entertainment.

Netflix has renewed the popular football commentary show for two additional Premier League seasons, scheduling new episodes twice weekly. The series, produced by Goalhanger and hosted by former England internationals, has performed strongly in the UK and will feature guest appearances and broader sports content.

Netflix announces the return of The Rest Is Football for the upcoming Premier League and Champions League season, with new episodes debuting in August 2026 and a multi‑year deal that also covers the 2028 European Championship hosted by the UK and Ireland.

FIFA's reversal of a one‑match suspension for Folarin Balogun sparks praise from the United States and condemnation from Belgium, Norway and England, raising questions about future disciplinary precedent.

The England versus Ghana match becomes a lens through which colonial history, diaspora, and the evolving face of football intersect.
A look at how Netflix’s latest sports venture pairs with Goalhanger to deliver a daily World Cup program fronted by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, backed by a £14 million deal and a push into U.S. markets.

The promotion, running through the group stage and knockout rounds, invites participants to complete a short form after playing a football‑themed game, with draws scheduled at key match milestones.

Gary Lineker discusses his departure from the BBC after a controversial Instagram post, his new venture with Goalhanger, and his concerns about the upcoming World Cup.

BBC Sport announces an extensive broadcast plan for the 2026 World Cup, featuring a host of former internationals as pundits, reporters in three host nations and special coverage of Scotland’s historic return