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Could It Be Coming Home?

Could It Be Coming Home?

By: Platform Media
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Could It Be Coming Home? is a brand-new spin off of Could It Be Magic? brought to you by Carling, following former England international Joe Cole as he heads to New York for the FIFA World Cup. Across the tournament, Joe will be joined by special guests from the worlds of football to discuss England's chances, relive iconic World Cup moments, and soak up the unique atmosphere as the biggest tournament in football unfolds. From fan culture and football stories to the key talking points on and off the pitch, Could It Be Coming Home? brings you closer to the action from the heart of New York throughout the World Cup. 18+ Please drink responsibly. Football (Soccer)
Episodes
  • Olivier Giroud & Ellen White: Wembley triumphs and World Cup heroics

    Olivier Giroud & Ellen White: Wembley triumphs and World Cup heroics
    May 28 2026
    Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with a huge end-of-season episode as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome former Arsenal, Chelsea and France striker Olivier Giroud and former Man City, Arsenal and England striker Ellen White into the studio. We look back at an FA Cup final won by Manchester City in what turned out to be the departing Pep Guardiola's final trophy at the club. Joe and Ashley give us their verdict on what the future holds for City now Pep is gone and they implore their old club Chelsea to give incoming manager Xabi Alonso the time he needs to succeed. Olivier names his favourite Arsenal teammates, relives his FA Cup wins with Arsenal and Chelsea, and takes us inside his iconic scorpion-kick goal at the Emirates. He also explains what Arsenal must do to beat PSG in the Champions League final. Ellen reflects on the Lionesses’ historic Euro 2022 victory, while Giroud reveals how he celebrated World Cup glory with President Emmanuel Macron in the dressing room after France’s 2018 win. Plus, we preview the women’s FA Cup final between Manchester City and Brighton at Wembley. Could It Be Magic? is brought to you by Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup. 18+ - please drink responsibly. Be match ready with @CarlingUK, the beer of football #pleasedrinkresponsibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Andy Cole & Sam Thompson: beating the Spice Boys & scoring in Soccer Aid | Could It Be Magic

    Andy Cole & Sam Thompson: beating the Spice Boys & scoring in Soccer Aid | Could It Be Magic
    May 14 2026
    Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with another episode as Joe Cole welcomes Manchester United legend Andy Cole and Reality TV star Sam Thompson into the studio. Andy backs Michael Carrick for the Man Utd job, expresses his dismay at Kobbie Mainoo’s exile under Ruben Amorim, and reminisces about his glory days as part of the iconic strike partnership with Dwight Yorke. We’re also joined by Chelsea fan and reality TV stalwart Sam Thompson as he gets some finishing tips from Andy ahead of Soccer Aid. Sam also gives us his verdict on what went wrong under Liam Rosenior and who he’d like to see get the permanent job at Stamford Bridge this summer. Could It Be Magic? is brought to you by Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup. 18+ - please drink responsibly. Be match ready with @CarlingUK, the beer of football #pleasedrinkresponsibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Petr Cech: Five-time FA Cup hero & penalty mind games masterclass | Could It Be Magic

    Petr Cech: Five-time FA Cup hero & penalty mind games masterclass | Could It Be Magic
    Apr 23 2026
    Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with another episode as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome the former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech into the studio.The lads dive into the drama of the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Cech sharing his thoughts on what Arsenal and Man City’s contrasting results could mean for the title race, and there’s some advice for West Ham’s Fin Herrick after a high-pressure penalty shootout debut.Cech also reflects on his remarkable FA Cup legacy, winning the competition five times, including iconic moments like the first final at the new Wembley in 2007, his decisive penalty save in the 2010 final, and his unforgettable performance in the 2012 showpiece.Beyond the FA Cup, Cech takes us back to Chelsea’s famous 2012 Champions League triumph, including his meticulous shootout preparation and the mind games behind his crucial penalty stop from Arjen Robben.He also lifts the lid on life working under both Jose Mourinho and Arsène Wenger, discusses Mohamed Salah’s early Chelsea days, and opens up about life after football, from his new career in ice hockey to his passion for drumming, and how his near-fatal injury in 2006 reshaped his perspective on the game and life.Could It Be Magic? is brought to you by Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup.18+ - please drink responsibly.Be match ready with @CarlingUK, the beer of football #pleasedrinkresponsibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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