Podcast

The Rabona

Soccer, Sports

Football Football Football

Episodes
10
Releases
Daily
Typical length
10 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

10 episodes, newest first

  1. The Best Club That Will NEVER Finish Top Four… Brighton, Explained

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    Brighton have beaten Arsenal. They've beaten Manchester City. They play some of the best football in the Premier League and have one of the smartest recruitment operations in European football.So why can't they finish in the top four?We cover everything — how Brighton built their model, why it works so brilliantly against the big clubs and so inconsistently across a full season, what the structural barriers are that keep them below the elite, and whether any club in their position has ever actually broken through.Brilliant football. Brilliant recruitment. And a glass ceiling that nobody at the Amex seems to be able to crack.

    9 min
  2. Every 26/27 Champions League Club… Explained

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    Every one of the 36 clubs in the Champions League has a story worth knowing.We go through all 36 clubs in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase — their history, their biggest ever European moment, a fact you probably didn't know, and what to expect from them this season. From Real Madrid's 15 titles to the clubs making their Champions League debut. From the five English clubs flying the flag to the sides nobody is talking about who could cause the biggest upsets.Some of these were straightforward. Some genuinely surprised us. And at least one of them has a Champions League history so absurd it sounds completely made up.Which club's story surprised you most — and who do you think wins it this season? Tell us below.

    17 min
  3. THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS RUINED.

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    👕 BUY OUR LIMITED EDITION Pastuzos x Rabona SHIRT HERE! 👉 https://pastuzos.com/products/pastuzos-x-rabona-football-shirtWe've teamed up with the guys at Pastuzos to create a LIMITED edition run of Rabona football shirts 🤝Man City were found guilty on their charges. Then they went to Anfield. And won.If a club can cheat for over a decade, get found guilty, and still be winning the biggest games in the country… what is actually the point?Football’s ruined. The Premier League is ruined. We’re gutted. What now?Watch next:Premier League 2026/27 Explained → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQaqlZZjNktE80kKfGDuyZqarOTcdEZm5SUBSCRIBE → https://www.youtube.com/@therabonafootballFollow us:Linktree → https://linktr.ee/therabonaInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/therabonafootball/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@therabonafootballmiles@southcast.studioPremier League ruined, Man City guilty winning, Man City Anfield guilty, Premier League 115 charges, Man City cheating Premier League, Premier League broken, Man City punishment, Premier League integrity#PremierLeague #ManCity #Guilty #115Charges #Football #Ruined #Anfield #Liverpool #UGC #UKCreator

    8 min
  4. The South Coast Derby, Southampton v Portsmouth… Explained.

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    The South Coast derby is back. And it has never had more needle.We cover everything ahead of Southampton vs Portsmouth — the full history of one of English football's most intense rivalries, why this particular fixture carries more bad blood than usual, what both clubs need from the result, the current form of both sides, and our prediction for how it ends.Southampton were expelled from the Championship playoffs last season for spying on opponents. Portsmouth finished the season flying. The two sides haven't met competitively in years. And now they're in the same division again.Derby day on the south coast. And the atmosphere is going to be something else.

    8 min
  5. Liverpool vs Man City Just Got EVEN BIGGER… Explained

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    Man City were found guilty on 114 charges. And their first game back is at Anfield.We cover everything ahead of the biggest Premier League fixture in years — what the guilty verdict means going into this game, why Liverpool fans feel titles were stolen from them during the period covered by the charges, what Anfield is going to be like on Saturday, the head-to-head history between these two sides, what both teams need from this result, and our prediction for how it ends.This was already the match of the season. Then the verdict arrived. And now it's something else entirely.Watch next:See us RANK things → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQaqlZZjNktEposd4cfBmaWDkWVcqhHjpPremier League 2026/27 Explained → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQaqlZZjNktE80kKfGDuyZqarOTcdEZm5SUBSCRIBE → https://www.youtube.com/@therabonafootballFollow us:Linktree → https://linktr.ee/therabonaInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/therabonafootball/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@therabonafootballmiles@southcast.studioLiverpool vs Man City, Man City guilty verdict Anfield, Liverpool Man City Premier League, Man City 115 charges Anfield, Liverpool titles stolen Man City, Premier League match of the season, Anfield atmosphere Man City, Liverpool vs Man City preview 2026#Liverpool #ManCity #PremierLeague #Anfield #115Charges #Football #Guilty #MatchOfTheSeason #UGC #UKCreator

    10 min
  6. Why Man City Could STILL Win After 114 Charges… Explained

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    Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 charges — but could they still effectively get away with it?In this video, we explain why the Man City charges may be far from over, how an appeal could work, and why the eventual punishment could have huge consequences for the Premier League and the future of football.We look back at Manchester City’s successful appeal against their 2020 UEFA Champions League ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), before breaking down City’s latest fightback, the Etihad sponsorship dispute and the potential timeline for an appeal.We also examine the political pressure surrounding the case, including the UAE’s relationship with the UK, Abu Dhabi’s investment in Manchester and Andy Burnham’s comments — before asking whether any of this should have a place in football justice.But there’s another way Manchester City could “get away with it”.What happens if City are punished… but the punishment is ultimately smaller than the advantage they gained?And with Newcastle United now under Saudi Arabian ownership, what precedent could this set for other state-backed clubs? If breaking the rules can still leave a club better off in the long run, where is the deterrent?We explain the Man City charges, the appeal, the potential punishment and why the outcome could change English football for years to come.Subscribe to The Rabona for more football deep dives, explainers and stories from across the Premier League and world football.

    11 min
  7. Pep Guardiola's Legacy Just Got ANOTHER Problem

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    Man City have been found guilty on 115 charges. And now the club Pep managed before them is facing its own serious corruption investigation.We look at what the Barcelona Negreira case actually involves, what Guardiola's connection to it is, and what it means for his legacy when you put both scandals side by side. Was he aware? Was he responsible? Is it fair to question him at all? And does the greatest manager of his generation now have an asterisk next to his name whether he deserves one or not?Two clubs. Two scandals. One manager at the centre of both.

    10 min
  8. What’s Going To Happen To Man City’s Players?

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    Man City have been found guilty. The 115 verdict is in. And now every player at the club has a very uncomfortable question to answer.

    We look at what the verdict actually means for City's squad — which players have release clauses triggered by relegation or points deductions, who is already being linked with moves away, how the guilty verdict affects City's ability to attract new signings, and whether the stars already at the club have any reason to stay.

    Haaland. Guehi. Nico O'Reilly. Donnarumma. We go through the key names and what the verdict means for each of them.

    Guilty verdict. Transfer implications. And a squad that suddenly looks a lot less settled than it did a week ago.

    Watch next:
    See us RANK things → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQaqlZZjNktEposd4cfBmaWDkWVcqhHjp
    Premier League 2026/27 Explained → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQaqlZZjNktE80kKfGDuyZqarOTcdEZm5

    SUBSCRIBE → https://www.youtube.com/@therabonafootball

    Follow us:
    Linktree → https://linktr.ee/therabona
    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/therabonafootball/
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    miles@southcast.studio

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    11 min
  9. The Man City Situation Just Got A LOT Worse.

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    We thought we knew how bad the Man City situation was. We didn't.

    Because beyond the 115 charges verdict, there's a financial picture that makes everything even more complicated. We cover the full story — what City's accounts actually show, why the numbers are more alarming than most people are reporting, what the guilty verdict means on top of that, and why the combination of both tells a very different story about where this club actually is right now.

    Guilty verdict. Financial reality. And a club that looks nothing like the dominant force it was five years ago.

    Watch next:
    Our FULL Man City Explainer → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kidd6Yu5Ns
    Premier League 2026/27 Explained → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55syCM1hTAU

    SUBSCRIBE → https://www.youtube.com/@therabonafootball

    Follow us:
    Linktree → https://linktr.ee/therabona
    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/therabonafootball/
    TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@therabonafootball

    miles@southcast.studio

    Man City 115 charges, Manchester City finances, Man City guilty verdict, Man City financial problems, Man City worse than thought, Premier League 115 charges, Man City accounts, Manchester City crisis

    #ManCity #115Charges #PremierLeague #Football #ManchesterCity #Guilty #FinancialFairPlay #UGC #UKCreator

    10 min
  10. Man City Are Guilty. The 114 Charges Verdict… EXPLAINED!

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    👕 BUY OUR LIMITED EDITION Pastuzos x Rabona SHIRT HERE! 👉 https://pastuzos.com/products/pastuzos-x-rabona-football-shirtWe’ve teamed up with the guys at Pastuzos to create a LIMITED edition run of Rabona football shirts 🤝Man City have been found guilty on the majority of their 115 charges. After more than ten years of allegations, investigations and delays, English football finally has its verdict.We cover everything. What the charges actually were. What they were found guilty of. What the potential punishments look like. What happens to the seven Premier League titles won during the period in question. Whether City can appeal. And what this means for English football going forward.The verdict is in. The arguments are only just beginning.Watch next:See us RANK things → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQaqlZZjNktEposd4cfBmaWDkWVcqhHjpPremier League 2026/27 Explained → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQaqlZZjNktE80kKfGDuyZqarOTcdEZm5SUBSCRIBE → https://www.youtube.com/@therabonafootballFollow us:Linktree → https://linktr.ee/therabonaInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/therabonafootball/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@therabonafootballmiles@southcast.studioMan City 115 charges verdict, Manchester City guilty Premier League, Man City financial charges, Premier League 115 charges explained, Man City titles stripped, Man City punishment, Premier League financial rules, Man City appeal verdict#ManCity #115Charges #PremierLeague #Football #Guilty #ManchesterCity #FinancialFairPlay #UGC #UKCreator

    9 min