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What was it REALLY like playing for José Mourinho at Chelsea? And is Australian football facing a growing club-versus-country problem?Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer joins David Weiner for Episode 4 of The Mark Schwarzer Podcast, sharing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from his time playing under José Mourinho at Chelsea, including the legendary manager's methods and what made him such a unique figure in world football.The pair also dive into Manchester United's ongoing crisis, the pressure mounting on Michael Carrick and Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph.Closer to home, Schwarzer discusses the Socceroos' growing selection headache as Patrick Beach struggles for game time in France, raising questions about Matt Ryan's international future ahead of the Asian Cup.Plus, the controversy surrounding Akol Akon's Joeys World Cup selection highlights a bigger problem Australian football needs to address, while uncertainty grows over whether the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia will go ahead as planned.

One of the closest Ballon d'Or races in history, but how do you separate the world's best footballers?Australia's official Ballon d'Or voter Daniel Garb joins David Weiner for a special edition of Football360 Today, taking us inside the voting process behind Harry Kane's triumph over Kylian Mbappé.Garb reveals why this was the toughest top 10 he's ever had to select, why Lionel Messi ranked above Lamine Yamal on his ballot, and how the World Cup influenced his decisions.Plus, the pair discuss the ongoing crisis at Manchester United and the biggest winners, losers and bargains in SuperCoach EPL so far this season.

Paramount pundit Grace Gill joined us for a Football360 Today review of the second weekend of the A-League Men. Speaking with David Weiner, they discuss:- Wellington's surprising piece of history- What's new at Brisbane Roar & can they sustain it? - A statement win by Western Sydney- Which Melbourne side is most under pressure to get a win after the derby draw?

From making his Premier League debut with Fulham to rediscovering his love for football at Brisbane Roar, Tyrese Francois has experienced the highs and lows of professional football.In an exclusive interview with Football360, the 26-year-old opens up about leaving Australia at just 13, spending a decade at Fulham, sharing a dressing room with the likes of Willian and Adama Traoré, and the devastating injury setbacks that almost robbed him of his passion for the game.Now back on home soil, Francois reveals why Brisbane Roar was the perfect place to restart his career, his ambitions of returning to the Socceroos setup, and why he still dreams of reaching the very top.

Could smaller stadiums and a $100K-per-match model help solve one of the A-League's biggest problems?On this week's Football Friends, Ben Garuccio and Stefan Mauk tackle the economics of Australian football, questioning whether smaller clubs with lower operating costs could hold the key to a more sustainable future.The boys discuss the Australian Championship, Sutherland Sharks' A-League ambitions, South Melbourne's potential and why bigger stadiums aren't always better.Plus, fresh from a bruising Sydney Derby, Ben reveals the thinking behind Sydney FC's tactical approach, the extraordinary physical toll of the 0-0 draw and why there's more to the match than the scoreline suggests.They also unpack Auckland FC's impressive start, the Newcastle Jets' controversial decision to ban a journalist, and the biggest talking points from the opening round.This is a taste of what Ben and Stef's weekly podcast Football Friends has to offer. Catch it weekly on their Spotify or Football360's Youtube Channel.