beIN The Know Podcast

Our beINSPIRED Podcast brings you the stories of inspiring and world-beating athletes who have turned adversity into opportunity. The podcast series, hosted by Carrie Brown, reveals the key figures and moments that have helped propel our beINSPIRED guests from aspiring athletes into the world’s elite. By sharing their journeys we continue our commitment to provide a platform to incredible role models across all sports.

Episode 2: Pernille Harder – Your coach today is Pernille Harder, captain of reigning Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg and the league’s top scorer with an incredible tally of 22 goals in 15 matches. Pernille has led Wolfsburg to resounding success winning the league and cup double for three successive seasons. The team has now resumed training, and Pernille provides us with exclusive insight into the logistics involved and the moral dilemma of returning to action since the sports shutdown was put into effect due to the Covid-19 sports shutdown. Captain of both a club and a national team, Pernille scored a goal which would make Messi smile in the final of the 2017 UEFA Women’s Euro. In this episode, you will also learn how a touch of Messi confidence was passed on from Pernille's inspiring grandfather. Off the pitch, Pernille Harder brings as much pleasure as she does on it, signing up to Juan Mata’s common goal charity by donating a percentage of her salary to good causes.

The Premier League's oldest manager doesn't fear a return to football during the coronavirus pandemic. Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson tells Richard & Andy he's fitter than ever at 72, and has no plans to call time on his career just yet.

The Bundesliga returns this weekend and the UK government have also given the Premier League the go-ahead to return in June... but is it safe? Richard & Andy debate whether that's the case.

The Premier League's most unlikely champions were crowned in 2016. Leicester City went from relegation candidates to table-toppers, with Robert Huth in defence.

The war of words between Matt Spiro and Jamie Easton escalates! They're arguing about players today...

- Most underrated

- Highest transfer value

- Unfulfilled potential

Ryan Giggs, John Barnes & Jens Lehmann discuss playing under legendary managers Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish & Arsene Wenger.

Craig Johnston's remarkable journey from Australia to Liverpool's FA Cup Final hero (via a car park in Middlesbrough!) told by the man himself.

Richard & Andy are joined by Peter Reid, who looks back on his playing days under Howard Kendall at Everton, and his hugely successful time at Sunderland that ultimately ended after a boardroom disagreement. Reid says the club is still struggling to overcome that fateful decision.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder talks European qualification... but laughs off talk of finishing above Manchester United.

Our beINSPIRED Podcast brings you the stories of inspiring and world-beating athletes who have turned adversity into opportunity. The podcast series, hosted by Carrie Brown, reveals the key figures and moments that have helped propel our beINSPIRED guests from aspiring athletes into the world’s elite. By sharing their journeys we continue our commitment to provide a platform to incredible role models across all sports.

Episode 1: Nadia Nadim - If you are suffering cabin fever and need to gain some motivation then press play on Nadia’s remarkable journey. Nadia was forced to escape Afghanistan after her father’s murder but went on to take her adopted country to the final of Euro 2017 and was subsequently named Dane of the year. Now Nadia plays for European giants PSG and if she could choose a soundtrack to her life it would be written by Drake “Started from the bottom, now we’re here!”  Sound on, prepare to #beINSPIRED