The Rest Is Football becomes first podcast to secure a clip rights deal with a major European football league

Weekly show to feature exclusive LALIGA EA Sports clips hosted by Gary Lineker and Alex Aljoe

7th Aug, 2025: Goalhanger has signed a landmark three-year deal with LALIGA EA Sports, becoming the first podcast to secure official rights to weekly clips from a major European football league.

Launching this season, The Rest Is Football: LALIGA is a brand-new video first edition of the hit podcast, hosted by Gary Lineker and presenter Alex Aljoe. Available on Spotify and YouTube for audiences in the UK and Ireland, with audio released globally, each episode will feature clips from every LALIGA match, alongside expert analysis and discussion.

The partnership brings fans exclusive access to action from clubs including FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao - all delivered through the distinctive tone and insight of The Rest Is Football.

Interest in Spanish football is surging, with English stars making headlines across LALIGA. Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold now play for Real Madrid, Marcus Rashford has joined Barcelona and already featured in pre-season, while Conor Gallagher lines up for Atlético Madrid. They join global talents like Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal in one of the world’s most exciting leagues. This move marks a major milestone for podcasting - redefining how audiences access and experience elite global sport.

Tony Pastor, Co-Founder of Goalhanger, said: “Bringing weekly match action to The Rest Is Football feels like the natural next step for the show. Podcasting is no longer just an audio medium - video is transforming how people engage with our content and bringing in entirely new audiences. We’re increasingly seeing fans watch the show on Spotify or stream it to their TVs via YouTube. We first saw the impact of that shift during the last Men’s Euros - of the 19.6 million downloads and streams that month, more than half came from YouTube. Since then, we’ve added video to our Spotify feed and seen consumption explode. This is the brave new world of podcasting, and it’s maturing fast. Now we’ve got a show with match highlights, top-tier analysis, and Gary Lineker leading the charge. Sound familiar?”

Gary Lineker, Co-Founder of Goalhanger and Co-Host of The Rest Is Football, added: “I’ve made no secret of my love for Spanish football over the years. Ever since I played there in the late ’80s, I’ve followed the story of LALIGA closely. Now, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marcus Rashford joining Jude Bellingham and Conor Gallagher in Spain, all eyes will be on LALIGA’s biggest games each week. The Rest Is Football: LALIGA will be the perfect way to catch all the goals and key action. I can’t wait.” Alex Aljoe, Co-Host of The Rest Is Football: LALIGA, said: "My love for Spanish football is what led me into a career in TV broadcasting. I had the incredible privilege of working with Real Madrid TV during Zinedine Zidane’s legendary reign - a golden era that saw Los Blancos lift three consecutive Champions League trophies and redefine greatness on the European stage. But my passion goes far beyond the pitch. It’s in the language, the late-night tapas, the rhythm of Spanish life, the historic rivalries, the breathtaking stadiums, and the way football is lived as a religion. Now, we finally have somewhere to talk about it all." Keegan Pierce, Director of International Relations at LALIGA commented: "We are thrilled to partner with Goalhanger, one of the UK’s most respected and engaging voices in football storytelling. This ground-breaking partnership will bring LALIGA even closer to fans in the UK and beyond—offering world-class analysis, compelling narratives, and the best moments from our matches every week. Gary Lineker is a true legend of LALIGA and we’re excited to collaborate with him again and to create something truly special for football lovers everywhere."

This news follows a June announcement that The Rest Is Football had partnered with DAZN - FIFA’s global broadcast partner - to give fans exclusive access to the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025, including licensed match footage within the show for the first time. The partnership delivered significant reach, with tournament-period episodes generating over 4.7 million streams and downloads. Social content added more than 4.5 million views and 58,000 engagements across platforms.

The Rest Is Football: LALIGA launches 19th Aug with new episodes every week throughout the LALIGA season. Video episodes will be available on Spotify and YouTube in the UK and Ireland, while audio-only versions will be released globally across all major podcast platforms.