Ep. 67: How UA Next is changing the game, and Previewing AFCON

Why Burberry Belongs in Football

Football's relationship with fashion remains one of the most influential intersections in modern culture. As more luxury brands look to football for inspiration, Burberry continue to show why their connection to the game feels authentic, drawing on a history deeply rooted in British culture and everyday life. Their latest campaign captures the unmistakable atmosphere of a football match while reflecting the people and communities that define it today, bringing together stars from football, film and beyond. In this episode, the VERSUS team explore Burberry's long-standing relationship with football, why the brand has earned the credibility to tell these stories, and where its football-focused creative direction could go next. The VERSUS Podcast brings you into our world as we tackle the conversations others avoid, challenging the game and exploring where football and culture go next. Got something you want us to discuss? mailbag@versus.uk.com

How EE and Steve Clarke Are Encouraging Stronger Support Systems in Football

This summer marks a huge moment for Scotland, the chance to showcase their greatness on the world’s biggest stage for the first time since 1998. Leading the team is head coach Steve Clarke who has spent the last seven years preparing his squad for the relentless nature of tournament football. But before the team jet off across the globe, Clarke sat down with VERSUS and EE for an open conversation on what it truly takes to lead a team and the pressures that both managers and players face. In this episode, the VERSUS team and Clarke break down the importance of safe spaces and positive role models for young boys. By starting more conversations and encouraging young men to speak out, social media can become a safe space for boys to express themselves fully. The VERSUS Podcast brings you into our world as we tackle the conversations others avoid, challenging the game and exploring where football and culture go next. Got something you want us to discuss? mailbag@versus.uk.com

Nike Made a Statement with their WC26 Kits

Across this tournament cycle, brands have gone bigger than ever before — and for the USMNT, a home World Cup turns their kit into something more than just a shirt. It becomes a signal of identity, ambition, and where the game is heading. In this episode, the VERSUS team break down how Nike’s latest drop speaks to the future of football in the US — and why kits are now one of the most powerful tools in shaping culture around the game. The VERSUS Podcast brings you into our world as we tackle the conversations others avoid, challenging the game and exploring where football and culture go next. Got something you want us to discuss? mailbag@versus.uk.com

Game-Changing with Brown Girl Sports

South Asians remain one of the most underrepresented groups within football due to systemic issues. However, a new generation is challenging this and becoming role models for themselves and others. We sat down with Brown Girl Sports founder Miriam Walker-Khan to discuss the importance of visibility, the challenges faced by the South Asian community, and how one idea has created a community so many people once lacked. The VERSUS Podcast brings you into our world as our team tackles the conversations others avoid — challenging the game and exploring where football and culture go next. Got something you want us to discuss? mailbag@versus.uk.com Host: Mayowa Quadri (@mayowaquadri_) Guest: Miriam Walker-Khan (@ mimzara)

Is The Premier League Cooked?

The Premier League remains the biggest league in the world. But while that status looks set to continue, the perception of its quality is being questioned more than ever. From managers to fans, debates around the league’s current state are dominating timelines and back pages alike. In this episode, we ask whether those concerns are valid, and whether football has a duty to entertain. The VERSUS Podcast brings you into our world as our team tackle the conversations others avoid, challenging the game and exploring where football and culture go next. Got something you want us to discuss? mailbag@versus.uk.com Host: Mayowa Quadri (@mayowaquadri_) Cast: Ahmed Shooble (@AhmedShooble)