Welcome to this week's edition of Bela Guttmann's Curse! This week we dive right back into Europe, cover some MLS playoff action, and Julian gives a special presentation on who he refers to as the "Rodney Dangerfield of Football". Please enjoy and share with your friends!

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Episode 28: Europe in Focus, MLS Playoffs, and the Rodney Dangerfield of Football

Welcome to a late episode of Bela Guttmann's Curse. This week we deep dive the racism that came up in the Bulgaria - England match, Canada beating the US, and preview some of the upcoming matches across our favourite leagues. We wrap this episode with a piece on a player that polarizes opinions around the world. Enjoy!

Episode 27: Racism in Bulgaria, Canada Beats the US , and a Special Player Profile.

We're back with your weekly dose of Bela Guttmann's Curse. We discuss the goings on at City and Guardiola's defending of Silva, the valiant efforts of Sheffield United, and the crisis at Milan, amongst other emerging issues across Europe. The Champions League also returned this week, so we jump into that as well. Lastly, we talk about our favourite footballing moments. Enjoy!

Episode 26: Issues at City? Champions League Returns, and Famalicão Continues its Run.

Welcome to this week's edition of the Curse! This week Julian and Steve dive into the fight against racism and what players are doing, and a discussion on Common Goal. From there, it's the weekly league roundups, and a new segment on a cult hero, Le God. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 25: The Champions League Returns, (Historically) Big Clubs Continue to Suffer, and the Cult Hero

Hi Everyone! Welcome to another edition of Bela Guttmann's Curse. Julian and Steve are back from lengthy injury layoffs (more injuries that Jack Wilshere) and are ready to get moving and bringing new Bela Guttmann's Curse to you every week. This week, Julian and Steve dive into the issues of racism in Italy, the impending financial crashes in the English Championship, and Norwich's blueprint for defeating City. From there, we discuss the leagues (even though there is not much to analyze just yet). Enjoy!

Episode 24: Brand New Season, Brand New Curse!

Welcome back to a new and improved Bela Guttmann's Curse! We break down the crazy amount of international football being played, our thoughts on the previous season, and everyone's favourite topic: VAR. Take a listen, let us know what you think.

Episode 23: We're Back!

Welcome to one of our history shows here at Bela Guttmanns Curse. We've got a long awaited episode for you here today. Julian and Steve are joined by Frank as they discuss what many argue as one of the greatest matches in World Cup history. 

Episode 22: Italy V Brazil 1982

Welcome to another review show with Julian and Steve. We jump right in, discussing Benfica moving to the top of the table in Portugal, the rejuvenation of Balotelli in France, multiple Clasico's in Spain, the return of MLS (and a surprising result from TFC) and of course, our review in England. Enjoy!

Episode 21: The Return of MLS

Steve and Julian welcome Brigid back (finally) to discuss possibly the best show of the series on women football fans. They also jump around Europe, check out exciting leadership updates in Argentina, the return of the CONCACAF Champion's League, and more. 

Episode 20: Our Weekly Review Show With A Special Guest

Welcome to a special edition of Bela Guttmann's Curse! In this episode, Julian and Steve discuss the oldest derby outside of the UK, and one that is not discussed often. Penarol and Nacional of Montevideo, Uruguay. Please enjoy!

Episode 19: El Clásico de la Valija

Join Steve and Julian in this introduction to Asian football podcast, where Julian speaks about the rich history of Asian football, including the Asian Cup, success of international teams, and the AFC Champions League. 

Episode 18: Intro to Asian Football

Julian and Steve bring you the goings-on of the week, as well as a preview of the upcoming Champions League matches. We also discuss in-depth the Man City - Chelsea match, which was a beatdown for the ages. 

Episode 17: The Weekly Review Show

This week Julian and Steve dive into the leagues around Europe, discuss the sale of Giovinco from TFC, amongst other goings on. 

Episode 16: Weekly League Review

Guest hosts Brigid and Caitlin tackle the topic like Godin, Ramos, and Pique, all put together. Select bibliography: Cecamore, Sara, Kristina Fraesdorf, Rochak Langer, and Áine Power. ‘Sports Fandom: “What do Women Want?”: A Multi-Sport Analysis of Female Fans’. Neuchâtel, Switzerland: International Centre for Sports Studies, 2011. (https://bit.ly/2sCFXfZ) Drucquer, Amy, and Laura Blake. ‘This Fan Girl - Celebrating Female Football Fans’. Accessed 21 January 2019. (http://www.thisfangirl.com/.) Dunn, Caroline Stephanie. ‘The Experience of Female Football Fans in England: A Qualitative Study’. PhD thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, 2012. (https://bit.ly/2U5WPat) Lim, Aleksendr. ‘In Search of the “Truefan”: Populism, Football and Fandom in England from Antiquity to the End of the Twentieth Century’. Master’s thesis, Simon Fraser University, 2000. (https://bit.ly/2W7cpo9) McAssey, Jacqui. ‘Girlfans’. Accessed 21 January 2019. (http://www.girlfans.co.uk/) McGee, Fiona. ‘Fans for Diversity: Women at the Match’. Sunderland: Football Supporters’ Federation and Kick It Out, 20 July 2015. (https://bit.ly/2DpxYJc) Sveinson, Katherine Larsen. ‘Marginalization, Empowerment and Multiple Performances: An Examination of Highly Identified, Displaced Female Sport Fans’. MA thesis, University of Regina, 2014. (https://bit.ly/2W6rWEQ)

Episode 15: Women Football Fans

Welcome to the first episode of 2019! Julian and Steve do their best to catch everyone up on the goings-on of the leagues around Europe, and really get into the soap opera that is Manchester United.

Episode 14: Bela Guttmann's Curse Returns!

This is Béla Guttmann's Curse, a football podcast by supporters and for supporters. We like to consider ourselves as 'beggars of good football' as Eduardo Galeano suggests in "Soccer in Sun and Shadow". Not only will we be bringing you updates on how the leagues across the world are going, but we also will be sharing things about the beautiful game that interest us, such as histories of clubs, politics and football, transfer rumours, and everything in between.

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