Barney Ronay Interview, The World Cup: EPL Talk Vodcast

June 15, 2010

Laurence McKenna, co-host of the EPL Talk and World Cup Buzz Podcasts, recently had a golden opportunity to sit down with one of the most remarkable English football writers and authors, Barney Ronay of The Guardian and When Saturday Comes.

In this second part of the interview series, Ronay shares his opinion regarding several fascinating topics including:

How he assesses Fabio Capello as a manager,
How England measures up to the rest of the world,
His fondest memories of previous World Cup tournaments,
What we will remember the 2010 World Cup for,
What sets the World Cup apart from other sporting tournaments,
Who will win the 2010 World Cup in South Africa,
And much more.

200+ Channels With Sports & News

Starting price: $33/mo. for fubo Latino Package
Watch Premier League, Liga MX & Copa Libertadores

Browse Offers

The New Home of MLS

Price: $14.99/mo. for MLS Season Pass
Watch every MLS game including playoffs & Leagues Cup

Browse Offers

Many Sports & ESPN Originals

Price: $10.99/mo. (or get ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+ for $14.99/mo.)
Features Bundesliga, LaLiga, NWSL, & USL

Browse Offers

2,000+ soccer games per year

Price: $7.99/mo
Features Champions League, Serie A, Europa League & EFL

Browse Offers

175 Premier League Games & PL TV

Starting price: $7.99/mo. for Peacock Premium
Watch 175 exclusive EPL games per season

Browse Offers

EDITORS’ PICKS

Lionel Messi could face squad setback as Inter Miami’s Tadeo Allende misses training before MLS Cup

With less than 2 days before the MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Lionel Messi could face a squad setback at Inter Miami as star Tadeo Allende missed Thursday's training.

Not Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal: Lionel Messi surprisingly names four contenders that could threaten Argentina in the 2026 World Cup

Argentina have managed to remain one of the national teams in the best shape, setting a winning pace that make them top contenders for the 2026 World Cup. However, Lionel Messi named the four national teams that could complicate their path, leaving out Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

Germany World Cup winner reveals Thomas Müller’s ‘secret weapon’ ahead of MLS Cup showdown vs. Lionel Messi

A Germany World Cup winner and former Thomas Müller teammate revealed the star's "secret weapon" ahead of the MLS Cup against Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi breaks the silence about his participation with Argentina at the Finalissima vs. Lamine Yamal’s Spain

Although Lionel Messi remains at plein form with Inter Miami, his presence with Argentina for the Finalissima against Lamine Yamal’s Spain is still in doubt. Nonetheless, the veteran star decided to break the silence on his participation, hinting a key detail.