• beIN SPORTS Launches New English-Language Podcast Series Hosted by Premier League and Champions League Winner Mikael SilvestreSix-part ‘Tales, Tears & Trophies’ will see the former Manchester United, Arsenal and France defender sit down with some of his most illustrious opponents, including Ashley Cole, Luis Garcia, and Joe Hart

DOHA – A new year means a new podcast series at beIN SPORTS as the global home of sports prepares to release its new English-language production of 2025. Tales, Tears & Trophies is a six-part series of shows hosted by former Manchester United and Arsenal player Mikael Silvestre and focusing on the highs and lows of life at the top end of the professional football pyramid.

Promising unique content and exclusive insights, the fortnightly series kicks off today (Wednesday 15 January) with the global release of an hour-long episode in which the four-time Premier League winner sits down with former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart to discuss his journey from England’s lower leagues to Premier League glory, missed opportunities with the Three Lions, and how Pep Guardiola told him his services were no longer required.

Other guests lined up for the coming weeks include Ashley Cole, the England international who controversially moved from Arsenal to London rivals Chelsea in 2009 and went on to be considered the best full-back in the world; Glenn Hoddle, who coached Tottenham Hotspur, Wolves and England during Silvestre’s career; Joe Cole, the England and Chelsea midfielder once considered a generational talent; and former Liverpool stars Jason McAteer and Luis Garcia, the latter of whom played in the Reds’ unforgettable 2005 UEFA Champions League final win over AC Milan.

In the Middle East and North Africa alone, beIN SPORTS has enjoyed great success in recent years with Arabic-language podcasts such as Asateer (Legends) which focuses on sporting heroes from around the region, and The beIN Podcast, which gives a platform for different fan opinions following major sports events. beIN SPORTS’ continued investment in digital audio showcases the sports network’s growing footprint in the podcast space.

Tales, Tears & Trophies will be available on beIN SPORTS’ official YouTube channel as well as Apple Podcasts and Spotify,

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