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Hosted by MoreThanAMatch · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 55 episodes
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More Than a Match is a compelling new podcast that takes you behind the scenes of an athlete's journey to the top. Go beyond the highlights as we uncover the untold realities of what it takes to succeed—and stay—at the highest level. Through raw and unfiltered stories from family members, friends, and supporters, discover the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs that shape a career in sport.
MoreThanAMatch hosts More Than A Match, a sports show with 55 episodes published.
Sam Bird joins More Than A Match to tell his story, from a late start in football to carving out a professional career across Fleetwood, Stockport, Scotland and Chorley. He's honest about the loan move he turned down and
Jordao Costa joins More Than A Match to tell his story, from growing up in Portugal to grinding through the English non league system, working under Sol Campbell at Macclesfield, and a surprise trial at Besiktas. He’s ho
Football agent Josh Gordon sits down with More Than A Match to tell the story of how he went from sleeping rough to running Icon Global Sports. Honest, raw and full of insider truth about the football agency game most pe
Manchester's Billy Deniz sits down with More Than A Match to tell his full story. A kid from Droylsden whose mum was told he'd end up in jail if she didn't get him into something. He picked kickboxing aged 6, smashed eve
Tays sits down with More Than A Match for his most honest interview yet. From writing raps in school aged 8 to winning Locked In and joining The Bov Boys, this is the full story of how he built one of the UK's biggest co
England World Cup squad reaction with insider takes you won't get anywhere else. We break down Tuchel's selection, the players who got snubbed, and what it means heading into the World Cup.RH has personally coached playe
In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Manchester City and England goalkeeper Khiara Keating to talk about her incredible journey from a Sunday League team run by her mum in Ardwick, to becoming one of th
Charlie McNeill joins More Than a Match for one of the most honest football interviews you'll hear. The Sheffield Wednesday forward, once dubbed the most prolific youth goalscorer in England with over 600 goals, opens up
In this episode of More Than A Match Ryan Hopper and D'Mani Mellor debate whether Tottenham could actually face relegation this season, discuss Michael Carrick's future and whether he should stay at Manchester United, re
This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with former Liverpool F.C. academy player Marley Blair for one of our most powerful conversations yet.Marley opens up about being mistreated in football, dealing with the loss
In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Jack Massey to hear the real story behind his rise in boxing. From selling his own tickets door to door to fighting on the biggest stages, Jack shares what it truly
In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Rhys Bennett to talk about his journey through football and life after the game.From coming through at Bolton Wanderers to his time at Rochdale AFC, Rhys reflects on
John McAtee shares his incredible underdog journey from non league football to reaching the Premier League. He opens up about beating Wrexham in the unforgettable 5-4 playoff clash, signing for Bolton Wanderers and Luton
This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with Amy Truesdale MBE, Paralympic Gold Medalist and one of the best in the world at her sport.Amy opens up about winning Gold in Paris, what it really feels like to stand on t
This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with content creator Simon Gbeleyi, whose journey has taken him from making TikToks in his bedroom to producing adverts for Manchester United.Simon opens up about how he first
This week on More Than A Match, D’Mani and RH sit down with former Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson for an open and honest conversation about his football journey.Cameron takes us back to making his M
This week on More Than A Match, D’Mani and RH sit down with the man of the moment Paul Dawson after his historic FA Cup win against Crystal Palace.Paul and D’Mani relive what it felt like making history in one of English
This week on More Than A Match, DJ Buffonge joins D’mani Mellor and RH in the studio for a huge debut episode.DJ opens up about his time in the Manchester United academy, growing up in London, and the real struggles youn
This week on More Than A Match, the lads are back in the studio with another debate-filled episode packed with big football talking points! We kick things off with a heated discussion about Erling Haaland – is he the mos
This week on More Than a Match, RH goes global as he sits down for an exclusive interview with former LA Lakers Performance Coach Marco Núñez. Marco gives us incredible insight into what it’s really like working inside o
Jack Massey
European and Commonwealth Cruiserweight champion · TU Dublin
1 appearance on this show
Ian Wright
author of Dark Marxism: Adventures in Marxist Theory · Disruptive Innovators Network
1 appearance on this show
Rio Ferdinand
former England football player
1 appearance on this show
Charlie McNeill
Sheffield Wednesday
1 appearance on this show
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