Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami crashed out of the MLS Cup in the first round of the playoffs. So what now for Messi and Miami after being granted a place in the Club World Cup? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Felipe Cardenas and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ASTON VILLA ARE TOP OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! Does that mean Emi Martínez gets a new trophy to hump? Today, Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish commend Unai Emery for creating a team that looks comfortable among Europe’s best. Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta displays some more bizarre behaviour, a parrot gets a Spanish referee in trouble and Phil Neville wins his first trophy at Portland Timbers. Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian and Alexis react to another Arsenal red card. Then, the guys chat with Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellmann about how American fans can engage with German clubs. Later, Christian and Alexis debate whether Lionel Messi is deserving of MLS MVP.

From Milan to Miami, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola recap a busy weekend of action for American players and MLS. The guys talk Americans Abroad, focusing on Tim Weah's return from injury as well as Yunus Musah and Johnny Cardoso getting consequential club minutes (08:07). Christian Pulisic came up clutch again as a 10-man Milan got past bogey team Udinese, but does he have what it takes to be the Rossoneri's leader (23:46)? The USMNT play away against Jamaica in 26 days, so what does Mauricio Pochettino need to work on before then (32:04)? If everybody's healthy, who should start in midfield against the Reggae Boyz (48:45)? The guys debate Lionel Messi's claim to the MLS MVP trophy after the eight-time Ballon d'Or scored a hat-trick to help Inter Miami smash the regular season points record (54:15). And with the MLS playoffs now upon us, the crew make their postseason predictions (1:02:50). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse instantly react to the USMNT’s 2-0 loss to Mexico in Guadalajara. Pochettino’s first loss as the USMNT head coach comes to our rivals and the squad ends the October window 1-1. The USMNT look ahead to the November window where the CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals will kick off. The guys also broke down Canada’s 2-1 win over Panama and Lionel Messi’s spectacular performance against Bolivia in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ste and Lewis are here for the News Update as they discuss the news that Alexis Mac Allister is only fit enough to take part in individual training and will miss the first match on international duty with Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with the latest Liverpool news as Alisson Becker looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines and Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni provides a fitness update on Alexis Mac Allister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola dissect Mauricio Pochettino's press conference in search of clues as to how his USMNT might play. Tony gives his two cents on the goalkeepers called into camp (03:08) before the guys discuss Poch's preferred formations and project a starting XI (12:32). The crew wax poetic about Weston McKennie's ability to keep his starting position at Juventus following the Texan's impressive performance against Leipzig (29:06). In contrast, Yunus Musah's regression at AC Milan remains an area of concern (35:10). Inter Miami clinched the MLS Supporters' Shield on Wednesday night. Can anyone stop the Herons in the playoffs? (45:04) And does Lionel Messi deserve to be crowned MVP? (51:10) And looking ahead to next season, will Peter Vermes still be in charge of Sporting Kansas City? (54:50) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian and Kyle Martino react to a busy Champions League week. Then, the guys look ahead to the USMNT’s first international window under Mauricio Pochettino. Later, Christian and Kyle discuss whether Lionel Messi deserves this season’s MLS MVP.

Former referee admits to favouring Lionel Messi during Copa America in exchange for alleged ‘bribe’ Pulse Sports Nigeria