Bellingham revolts and Tuchel’s troubles

The Game Football Podcast

The Times

Sports, Soccer

3.4 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

First, they were embarrassed, then they were humiliated. It wasn’t the start Thomas Tuchel had in mind for his England team.

How big are the problems he faces – a full rebuild or just cosmetic? To make matters worse Tuchel gave an interview in which he referred to his star player Jude Bellingham. He suggested his behaviour could be perceived as repulsive by some. Were the comments a distraction from a loss to Senegal, or a hint at deeper issues?

The club World Cup starts next week – does football ever end? What effect will the work load have on the two English sides in attendance Chelsea and Man City? Both have signed players in time for the tournament so they must be taking it seriously…

The women’s Euros is just around the corner…is Sarina Wiegman’s camp any happier than the men’s as they prepare to defend their title?

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0:36.6	Hello and welcome to the game football podcast from The Times.
0:40.4	England head coach Thomas Tuchel has said that his mother can sometimes find the rage within Jude Bellingham repulsive.
0:48.1	Now there's something I never thought I would say.
0:50.9	June the 12th and this football season just keeps on giving.
0:55.6	On today's show, we'll discuss the England manager's comments about his star player,
0:59.4	the dreadful display in the defeat against Senegal,
1:02.3	work out whether we're excited about the Club World Cup or not,
1:05.2	and discuss the latest moves and rumours regarding players and managers.
1:09.6	I'm Tom Clark and joining me today, we have the football reporter who is off to cover
1:13.4	the Club World Cup.
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