90 Minutes Plus

By Rotimi Daramola

Starting conversations around the hottest (or often ignored) topics in football. If you're looking for robust discussions around football ecosystems, the history of the sport, football marketing as we... more

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The podcast currently has 234 episodes available.

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June 25, 2024Ancelotti's Structured Freedom, Kroos Kontrol and Mr. Champions League (Ep. 234)
In this episode, Gabi and Adebukola join me to preview Real Madrid's 2023/2024 season.
A phenomenal season by all standards, the fans talk me through Madrid losing just once through out the season and Carlo's "quiet leadership." We also talk about the evolution of Vini Jr., Madrid without Kroos, Bellingham's growth and the future of Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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00:00 - 07:02 - Introduction

07:02 - 15:30 - Real Madrid's 2023/2024 Season: The Highs and Lows

15:30 - 30:35 - The Evolution of Vini Jr.

30:35 - 45:55 - Discussing Carlo Ancelotti's 'Structured Freedom' and 'Quiet Leadership'

45:55 - 1:00:45 - Remembering Toni Kroos

1:00:45 - 1:09:40 - All the Questions about Kylian Mbappe as a Real Madrid Player

1:09:40 - 1:16:40 - Jude Bellingham: The Rave of the Moment

1:16:40 - End - The Classic Five-a-Side Battle
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1h 26min
March 31, 2024FIFA Master 101: A Deep Dive into the Highest Ranked Sports Management Course in Europe (Ep. 233)
"Revelatory. Expository. Insightful."
In this episode, Debola Adebanjo joins us (again) to discuss life after leaving the BBC. As a 2022 graduate, she also shares detailed insight into how the FIFA Master programme works, work ethics that influence and Arsenal.
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00:00 - Meet Debola Adebanjo (again)

03:40 - Leaving the Beeb: What it felt like and why

13:25 - Takeaways from working at the BBC

26:00 - FIFA Master 101: Getting in

40:00 - A Breakdown of the FIFA Master's Approach to Sport

53:35 - FIFA Master: Diversity and Life after the programme

1:11:00 - Analyzing the FIFA Master Modules

1:15:50 - The (hardly-spoken-about) Hard Part of being an International Student

1:26:00 - Discussing Arteta and Arsenal

1:36:00 - Round-up

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1h 40min
March 30, 2024FIFA Master 101: A Deep Dive into the Highest Ranked Sports Management Course in Europe (Ep. 233)
"Revelatory. Expository. Insightful."

In this episode, Debola Adeanjo joins us (again) to discuss life after leaving the BBC. She also shares a first-hand insight into how the FIFA Master programme works, work ethics that influence and Arsenal.

Check out the time-stamp below:
00:00 - The importance of feedback

01:30 - Meet Debola Adebanjo (again)

04:45 - Leaving the Beeb: What it felt like and why

15:40 - Takeaways from working at the BBC

27:20 - FIFA Master 101: Getting in

40:50 - A Breakdown of the FIFA Master's Approach to Sport

54:45 - FIFA Master: Diversity and Life after the programme

1:11:00 - Analyzing the FIFA Master Modules

1:15:50 - The (hardly-spoken-about) Hard Part of being an International Student

1:26:00 - Discussing Arteta and Arsenal

1:36:00 - Round-up

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1h 41min
March 14, 2024Unveiling the Mystery of Women's Football in Nigeria (Ep. 232)
In this episode, Dorcas takes us through the world of women's football in Nigeria. She highlights the women's league, points out its challenges and reveals its money channels. Find the timeline below
00:00 - 03:22 - Introduction

03:22 - 04:15 - Celebrating Women's Day

04:15 - 08:00 - Why Women's Football?

08:45 - 09:45 - Follow Dorcas on Twitter

09:45 - 13:06 - Understanding the Difference between NWFL and NWPL?

13:06 - 21:02 - Covering the NWPL: The Good, the Bad and all in Between

21:02 - 26:00 - Why is the League Currently on Hold?

26:00 - 33:07 - Money Channels in the League?

33:07 - 37:30 - The Falcons, Voodoo and the Lionesses

37:30 - 42:50 - Replicating the World Cup Form in Paris

42:50 - 46:45 - Most Memorable NWPL Games

46:45 - 49:12 - Understanding the Abridged League Format

49:12 - End - Closing Remarks, Finding Dorcas, Team to Look out for
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1h 1min
March 06, 2024 How Far Away is Arteta from a Premier League Title This Season? (Ep. 231)
At this stage last season, the Gunners were Premier League title contenders. That year, they had only Manchester City to contend with - and they came short.
This season, Arteta's men are in a three-horse race for league title, with Liverpool also in the race. With a better team at his disposal, what's stopping Arsenal from a first title win in two decades?
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February 20, 2024 Leverkusen's Schadenfraude and Barcelona's 'Surprising' Jersey Sales (Ep. 230)
In 2023, Barcelona was reported to have made $192mln from kit sponsorship and merchandise sales. How did the Catalan giants pull this off?

Bayern Munich's dip in form may be bad news for Tuchel. But it is great news for Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen.

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18min
January 20, 2024Triumphant Eagles, Comparing AFCON's Lions & Ghana's Unique Problem (Ep. 229)
It's been an eventful first round of AFCON games. In this episode, Papi the Great is joined by Tosin, Tolu and Adedeji to discuss the results so far.
They touch on the surprise packages, predict the 'Final Four' and rate Nigeria's Super Eagles. Follow us on Twitter @The90MinsPlus
00:00 - 05:18 - Intros and Final Predictions

05:18 - 16:30 - Round 1's Best and Worst

16:30 - 26:30 - Understanding what is Wrong with Ghana

26:30 - 31:00 - Super Eagles Scorecard (after two games)

31:00 - 33:50 - More Intros and Predictions

33:50 - 38:40 - Is the Stock of African Football Rising

38:40 - 44:20 - The Battle between Pace, Power and Technicality

44:20 - 49:20 - Comparing Senegal and Cameroon

49:20 - 53:15 - The Mystery Surrounding Nigerian Football

53:15 - 58:15 - Informed Projections for the Rest of the Tournament

58:15 - 1:01:10 - Discussing North Africans

1:01:10 - End - More Predictions
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1h 4min
January 15, 2024 AFCON '23 - Fan Complaints and Shock Results (Ep. 228)
AFCON '23 is underway in Cote d'Ivoire. And so far, the glitz and glamour of the opening ceremony has been matched by the shocking results on the pitch. Egypt needing a penalty to salvage a point in the 7th minute of extra time has to be the peak of the drama.
However, the (almost) empty stadia has been concerning for journalists and a topic of debate on the streets of social media.
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21min
December 29, 2023 Ep. 227: End-of-the-Year Football Marketing & an Unforgettable 2023
Is it a coincidence that some of the best Premier League games happen just days to the end of the year? Are the Italians trying to replicate a superb marketing strategy by making the #JuventusRoma clash the clash Serie A game of the year?

In other news, what a year 2023 has been! Here's wishing you a prosperous 2024. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @The90MinsPlus
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17min
December 22, 2023 Ep. 226: All Arguments Around Jose Peseiro's List are Valid
One of the best ways to know a tournament is just around the corner: The outrage/displeasure/outcry that comes with a squad list announcement.
Fans have been debating the composition of Jose Peseiro's list. To a sect of fans, the Super Eagles Nigeria manager seems biased. To others, a spot in the national team should be handed out on merit.
The most interesting thing about both debates? They're both right!
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17min

FAQs about 90 Minutes Plus:

How many episodes does 90 Minutes Plus have?

The podcast currently has 234 episodes available.