Adebayo Akinfenwa is joined by Everton midfielder Hayden Hackney on the Beast Mode On Podcast, with the 24-year-old midfielder opening up on his decision to leave Middlesbrough for the Toffees, his development under Michael Carrick and the crucial advice given to him by new manager David Moyes. Hackney also reveals why he's a fan of Mateo Kovacic, how he grew up idolising Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, what it was like being on the other side of the Southampton Spygate scandal and much more.

In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa is joined by Steven Gerrard at Virgil's Legacy Trophy to chat over Andoni Iraola's start to life as Liverpool manager and why it was imperative the club kept hold of Cody Gakpo. Reds legend Gerrard also opens up on the one attribute he'd have improved in his own game and how playing football in the streets was a key part of his journey to the very top.

Virgil van Dijk joins Adebayo Akinfenwa for a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast as the Dutchman chats all things Liverpool and his first impressions of new manager Andoni Iraola. Speaking at Virgil's Legacy Trophy, a tournament that brings together the best youth academies from around the world, the legendary centre-back also backs Alexander Isak to shine in the 2026-27 campaign and reveals who are the toughest opponents he's faced in his illustrious career to date.

Adebayo Akinfenwa chats to PFA award winners Bruno Fernandes and Nico O'Reilly in a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast. Among many other engaging and revealing topics discussed, the Portugal international midfielder names the three Manchester United players that owe him most for his truckload of assists, while Manchester City and England full-back O'Reilly talks up Rio Ngumoha's ability and reveals his sights are firmly set on winning a historic quadruple this season.

2026 awards presented in London: triumph for Barcelona and Alexia Putellas, formerly of Barça and now at London City Lionesses

The FIFPRO World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers

The Barcelona midfielder has won each of the last three prizes - but the 2026 accolade will go to someone else at Monday's ceremony in London after Bonmati's injury-hit campaign

This year's edition of the sport's biggest award is one that comes with no shortage of debate and discussion