'Tales, Tears & Trophies' is available globally on beIN Sports’ official YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
BeIN Sports has announced its latest production for 2025: Tales, Tears & Trophies, a six-part English-language podcast series hosted by former Manchester United and Arsenal player Mikael Silvestre. The show delves into the triumphs and challenges of life at the top of professional football, offering fans exclusive insights from the sport’s biggest names.
The fortnightly series premieres today, January 15, with an hour-long episode featuring former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart. In the debut, Hart reflects on his journey from England’s lower leagues to Premier League success, missed opportunities with the national team, and how Pep Guardiola informed him he was no longer part of Manchester City’s plans.
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, 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.
This podcast marks a continuation of beIN Sports’ success in digital audio, following popular Arabic-language shows like Asateer (Legends) and The beIN Podcast, which spotlight regional sports icons and fan reactions to major events.
Tales, Tears & Trophies will be available on beIN Sports’ official YouTube channel as well as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.