Project Fußball

Introducing: Delayland – Germany and the Missing Magic

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Once dubbed an "economic miracle”, things don't run like they used to in Germany. This new DW original podcast endeavors to find out how Germany lost its magic and who’s got it now? Traveling beyond Germany — to India, France, Switzerland, and Denmark
— the show explores how others are getting things right, and what Europe's former Wunderkind might learn from them. Wherever you get podcasts.

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Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:55:00 +0000

We wanted to share a new DW podcast we thought you might like. Don't Drink the Milk traces the unexpected backstories of things we all think we know well. From passports to beer, zip codes to witches, discover how these things made their way around the world – by force, by chance or by choice. No need to pack your bags. Just subscribe to Don't Drink the Milk, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Project Fussball update

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:48:00 +0000

A quick update from James on what's next for Project Fussball, as well as a trailer from some recommended listening of another DW show - 'Cannabis Cowboys'.

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RB coaching influence

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:34:00 +0000

In the season six finale of Project Fussball, Jasmine returns to talk to James about the influence of the Red Bull philosophy on coaching in German football. With the help of former Austrian international Rene Aufhauser, Jasmine and James discuss how and why Ralf Rangnick's idea still has so many followers today.

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Germany's evolution from Prinz to Popp

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:31:00 +0000

In the penultimate episode of season six of Project Fussball, James is joined by Helene Sophie to discuss the evolution of Germany's women's team. Starting from Birgit Prinz and the glory days, the pair, with the help of DW reporter Dave Braneck, discuss how the team has evolved to the modern era.

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Germany and the number 9

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:28:00 +0000

In episode three of season six of Project Fussball, former Germany international Clemens Fritz helps James and Jasmine discuss the tactical history of the Germany men's national team from Joachim Löw onwards and the on-going issue of needing a striker.

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Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:25:00 +0000

In episode two of season six of Project Fussball, Jasmine and James talk about Pep Guardiola. With insight from former Bayern video analyst Lars Kornetka, the conversation focuses on how Pep's tactics forever changed the way German coaches worked.

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Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:22:00 +0000

In season six of Project Fussball, the focus is on the modern history of German football tactics. First up, is Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund and James is joined by Klopp's long-time assistant Peter Krawietz and football analyst Jasmine Baba to explain the importance of Klopp's approach.

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Women's Euros 2022: The End

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:23:00 +0000

Season five of Project Fussball draws to a close with Episode Five: The End. Tom Gennoy reports from Wembley as England defeat eight-time champions Germany to claim their first ever major honour in the women’s game. Looking forward, we ask those at the heart of the action what the legacy of England 2022 will be. Featuring Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Jill Scott, Sarina Wiegman and more.

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Women's Euros 2022 - The Fans

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:57:00 +0000

Season five of Project Fussball is here and this time our focus is on the Women's Euros 2022 in England. In this episode we’ll be focusing on the fans whose ever-more visible passion for the game continues to see attendance records smashed. We interviewed people from all around Europe and the world - here are their stories.

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Women's Euros 2022 - The Prize

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:26:00 +0000

Season five of Project Fussball is here and this time our focus is on the Women's Euros 2022 in England. In this episode we take a closer look at the prize. What does it take to win this tournament? We travelled to the Netherlands to speak to the defending champions, including star striker Vivianne Miedema.

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Women's Euros 2022: The Hosts

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:40:00 +0000

Season five of Project Fussball is here and this time our focus is on the Women's Euros 2022 in England. In this episode we take a closer look at the hosts as they chase their first ever major trophy. We talk to the stars at the heart of the action, including Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman, England's record goalscorer Ellen White, former captain Karen Carney, and current skipper Leah Williamson.

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Women's Euros 2022: The Germans

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:18:00 +0000

Season five of Project Fussball is here and this time our focus is on the Women's Euros 2022 in England. In the opening episode of the new season, we take a closer look at the Germans, who managed to build a dynasty in women's football for many years. How did they do it? Where did it go wrong recently? And can such a level of dominance ever be achieved again?

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Web3: Bundesliga International

Sun, 08 May 2022 05:37:00 +0000

In the season four finale, James chats to the CEO of Bundesliga International Robert Klein to find out more about what the DFL (German Football League) is thinking when it comes to Web3 and how it has changed their approach to reaching fans and viewers internationally.

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Web3: Sports marketing

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In the penultimate episode of season four, we look at how Web3 has changed sports marketing. James chats to Dr. Yiran Su, an assistant professor of sports marketing at the University of Georgia about her research in this field and the challenges that clubs face in this space.

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Web3: Sorare

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:58:00 +0000

In episode three, we sit down with Sorare's Chief of Staff Thibaut Predhomme to discuss the company's origin story, relationship with the Bundesliga and plans for the future.

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Web3: Wolfsburg and Fanzone

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:40:00 +0000

In the second episode of season four, we speak to both club and company. First, James speaks to the man in charge of Web3 at Bundesliga club Wolfsburg. Later, James checks in with Fanzone, a multi-sports NFT platform working with the German national team, Wolfsburg and others.

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Web3: Blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrencies - FAQs

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:35:00 +0000

In season four of Project Fussball, we explore the ever-evolving digital world of the blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrencies in football. In episode one, DW's Kristie Pladson joins us to explain what all these terms mean. We also hear from investigative reporter Joey D'Urso about his research into how football is involved in this new world.

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The 50+1 rule: Interview with Werder Bremen CEO

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:42:00 +0000

In the final episode of season three, Werder Bremen chief executive Klaus Filbry joins the show to discuss how the 50+1 rule works in practise in the boardroom at a top German football club. Filbry, who once played for Wigan Athletic, emphasizes the need for a level playing field, but one that must not come at the cost of a rule he believes is the soul of German football.

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The 50+1 rule: The fight for its future

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:42:00 +0000

In the penultimate episode of season three, the future of 50+1 is discussed as Matt Ford joins James to talk about two interviews he had with people at the heart of the fight to keep the 50+1 rule in place. Thanks to a chat with a Hannover board member and a conversation with a Freiburg fan committed to the cause, the reason why the rule matters to so many is made clear.

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The 50+1 rule: Time to scrap it?

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:12:00 +0000

In the third episode of season three, we discuss the issue of competition in the Bundesliga and whether scrapping 50+1 is the solution. DW's Felix Tamust joins James to explain the Bayern Munich problem before James hands it over to Matt Ford who speaks to Sebastian Uhrich, a professor of sports business administration, about scrapping the 50+1 rule.

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The 50+1 rule: Bayern Munich and Cologne case studies

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:11:00 +0000

Having laid the foundation of knowledge in the first episode of season three, episode two looks at the 50+1 rule in action through two current examples. Ho-Yeon Kim explains how Cologne's members' board works and then James and DW's Felix Tamsut discuss the recent drama at Bayern Munich's annual AGM and its connection to the 50+1 rule.

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The 50+1 rule: What is it?

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:35:00 +0000

Season three of Project Fussball is here and this time our focus is on one of German football's most popular and yet complex rules: the 50+1 rule. In the opening episode of the new season, we lay the foundation of understanding for the rest of the season by asking what it is, how it works, why it's still so relevant in football today.

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German football identity: Patrick Owomoyela

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:48:00 +0000

The season two finale is here! Guest host Marcel Nadeem Aburakia is joined by former Borussia Dortmund legend and Germany international Patrick Owomoyela to discuss identity in German football. Both Marcel and Patrick talk about what it was like growing up and playing football in Germany and how racism in German football has changed over the years.

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German football identity: Derek Rae & Steve Cherundolo

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:32:00 +0000

In the penultimate episode of the season, James is joined by the unofficial mayor of Hanover and the official voice of the world's most popular football video game. Together former Hannover 96 legend Steve Cherundolo and renowned commentator Derek Rae discuss German football identity and its relationship with US soccer.

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German football identity: Celia Sasic

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0000

On the day the 2021 Women's Bundesliga title is decided comes James' conversation with two-time German footballer of the year Celia Sasic. The former Germany striker talks about the evolution of identity in the women's game in Germany and why accessibility remains the most important starting point. James is also joined by DW colleague Barbara Mohr.

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German football identity: Frank Wormuth

Sun, 30 May 2021 08:05:00 +0000

Season two, episode two is timed to perfection. A day after Thomas Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea comes James' chat to German coaching legend Frank Wormuth about the way coaching has impacted German football identity and what sets German coaches apart. An episode for coaches and for all those interested in how big a role coaching plays in Germany's football identity.

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German football identity: Lutz Pfannenstiel

Sun, 23 May 2021 10:42:00 +0000

In the first episode of season two, James chats to goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel about what it was like traveling the world to play football as a German. Did his nationality affect his experiences, did he miss Germany and what has he brought from his home country to help him in his role as sporting director at MLS expansion franchise St. Louis City SC? All that and some penguins in this episode.

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Project Fussball: Season 2 Trailer

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:07:00 +0000

We're back! Project Fussball returns to investigate German identity through football. What does it mean, how is German football perceived abroad and how has it changed over the years? With help from Lutz Pfannenstiel, Celia Sasic and many others, Project Fussball delivers an engaging and timely conversation about what German football really is.

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COVID-19's impact on German football: The player

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:57:00 +0000

In the final episode of series one, James chats to Bayer Leverkusen and Iceland midfielder Sandra Maria Jessen about playing and living during the global pandemic. As a player, Jessen explains how she managed as an individual, what it meant for the team's group messaging chat and how international break felt. In an insightful final episode, Jessen also reveals some personal news.

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COVID-19's impact on German football: The boardroom

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In the penultimate episode of series one, James speaks to Werner Wolf, president of Bundesliga club Cologne, and Sandra Schwedler, chairwoman of St. Pauli's supervisory board, about how the pandemic changed life in the boardroom. Both discuss working with change, the need for support and whether football can learn from this unprecedented time.

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COVID-19's impact on German football: The coach

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:38:00 +0000

In the third episode of the first series of Project Fussball, James speaks to former Sportfreunde Lotte, Bochum and Hallescher FC head coach Ismail Atalan (2:29) and SC Sand head coach Nora Häuptle (19:08). Both coaches shed light on what it's like to coach during the pandemic, the challenges and changes to the job and whether they think coaching will be different in the future.

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COVID-19's impact on German football: The game

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:19:00 +0000

In the second episode of Project Fussball, James is joined by former Bundesliga player and current analyst Thomas Broich to discuss how football itself has changed during the pandemic. What are the tactical trends, how different is the game and what does so much football in a pandemic mean for the future of the sport in Germany?

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COVID-19's impact on German football: The fans

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:55:00 +0000

The very first episode of Project Fussball explores how COVID-19 has affected German football fans. With the help of Alex, a Bayern Munich fan, and Anna-Maria, a St. Pauli fan, as well as in-house experts Matt Ford and Felix Tamsut, we discuss life as a fan during the pandemic, the bigger questions now being asked about the game and what the future of being a fan in Germany might look like.

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Project Fussball: Host trailer

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:48:00 +0000

Join our host and Project Fussball's diverse panel of guests and experts as they go deeper into the topics around German football. This is not a podcast about who won in the Bundesliga on the weekend, but rather a chance to explore the bigger talking points in and around German football. Each topic will be discussed across a five-episode series as we find out more about Germany's number one sport.

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Project Fussball: Voices trailer

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:24:00 +0000

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