Source: Goalhanger
In under 48 hours, Marcus Rashford’s appearance on The Rest Is Football has become one of the most talked-about football media moments of the year. The special episode generated over 1.4 million streams across YouTube, Spotify Video, and podcast platforms, while clips shared on social media amassed more than 48.8 million views.
The timing was deliberate: the interview arrived just before the launch of Goalhanger’s new project, The Rest Is Football: LaLiga, a video-first spin-off hosted by Gary Lineker and Alex Aljoe. With global headlines across major outlets including The New York Times, BBC, Reuters, ESPN, and The Guardian, the Rashford episode is already shaping up to be one of Goalhanger’s most successful pieces of content.
A Barcelona Backdrop with a Lineker Connection
Filmed in Barcelona, the 40-minute episode was not only a sit-down interview with Lineker and co-host Micah Richards, but also integrated scenes from the 1987 BBC documentary It’s Lineker for Barcelona, which chronicled Lineker’s own move to the Spanish giants. The parallels with Rashford’s recent transfer to FC Barcelona gave the production added cultural and historical weight.
Rashford Speaks Candidly
In the world-exclusive conversation, Rashford reflected on:
- His blockbuster transfer to Barcelona, and what it means to play for one of Europe’s most electrifying clubs.
- The emerging generation of talent at Barcelona and the excitement of being part of their evolution.
- His honest assessment of Manchester United’s recent struggles, questioning whether the club has drifted away from its founding principles.
The interview offered both football insight and a rare look at Rashford’s perspective on the broader state of the game.
Goalhanger’s Strategy Pays Off
For Goalhanger, co-founded by Tony Pastor, the record-breaking numbers validate its strategy of delivering intelligent, story-driven football content. Pastor emphasized that the Rashford interview shows the appetite for “honest, in-depth conversation about the game and the life of a modern footballer” — and promised more high-profile interviews this season.
Why This Matters
Rashford’s interview demonstrates the growing cultural power of football podcasts as mainstream storytelling platforms. It highlights how well-produced digital-first content can rival traditional media in reach and impact, especially when paired with global star power and strategic timing around major launches.
For Rashford, the episode offered a chance to shape the narrative of his Barcelona move. For Goalhanger, it set the stage for the next phase of The Rest Is Football brand — now ready to expand into new markets with LaLiga as the focus.
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