Hello Rank Squad! We thought that with less than 100 days to go now until the World Cup begins this summer, it was time to start to take a look at the tournament in earnest - and the storylines on the pitch that are set to dictate just how this tournament is remembered from a footballing perspective. We split that into three parts. Firstly, we take a look at three of the favourites to win the tournament - holders Argentina, as well as France and Spain - and the narrative threads behind each of their campaigns to come. We look at Argentina's attempt to be the first nation to go back-to-back since Brazil in the 1960's, France hoping to give Didier Deschamps the send-off his illustrious managerial tenure deserves, and Spain looking to begin a new dynasty by backing up their 2024 Euros with a World Cup two years later, just as their Golden Generation did in 2012 and 2014. Then in Part Two, we look at the managers who have traded their club loyalties for a shot at winning the most illustrious tournament of them all at international level - looking at England under Thomas Tuchel, Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti, the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino, and Germany under Julian Nagelsmann. And finally, in Part Three, we dive into the four teams who have qualified for the first time ever - Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan and Jordan - examining their stories, the background, and the manner in which we're expecting them to show up to the party. It's Ranks! And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Soccer Sharps return with an all-EPL show! Co-hosts, Devin and Jordan, preview selected matches from the Premier League Matchday 29 midweek slate. The show provides in-depth match previews as Devin and Jordan share their expert insights and analysis before sharing their official predictions. 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Bournemouth vs Brentford 06:23 Wolves vs Liverpool 12:37 Brighton vs Arsenal 18:12 Fulham vs West Ham United 24:05 Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest 29:29 Newcastle United vs Manchester United 37:04 Spurs vs Crystal Palace 43:40 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracing Leeds United’s place in the tradition of Northern Realism This piece was written by Anthony Clavane for issue 9 At the beginning of 2013, several announcements were made which caused me to reflect on the connection between football and art. First, Radio 4 announced they would broadcast the complete text of Tony Harrison’s poem […] The post That Grandish Pile of Swank appeared first on The Blizzard.

After another successful midweek in the Champions League, The Soccer Sharps betting podcast returns to cover the upcoming weekend in European football. Today's show covers some of the biggest matches taking place in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, and La Liga. Our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, offer their expert insight and analysis as they preview each match. The show closes out with our best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 03:43 BvB Dortmund vs Bayern Munich 12:37 Arsenal vs Chelsea 20:14 Leeds United vs Manchester City 27:00 Liverpool vs West Ham United 36:06 Manchester United vs Crystal Palace 41:22 Roma vs Juventus 46:29 Barcelona vs Villarreal 49:52 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for Champions League betting picks and match predictions, and if you UCL value expert analysis, unique stats, and sharp angles, then you’ve found the right podcast. The Soccer Sharps betting podcast returns to tackle the second legs of the Champions League Playoff Round. In today's show, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, break down these second legs of Champions League football using advanced analytics, betting data, line movement, market insights, and, of course, storylines and betting narratives. 00:00 Introduction 03:55 Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge 11:55 Inter vs Bodo/Glimt 19:21 Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos 22:56 Atalanta vs BvB Dortmund 27:54 Juventus vs Galatasaray 33:24 PSG vs AS Monaco 36:46 Real Madrid vs Benfica 42:54 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a successful midweek show for the Champions League, The Soccer Sharps betting podcast returns to preview the upcoming weekend in domestic European football. Our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, break down some of the biggest matches taking place across Europe's top leagues. The show offers relevant match data, betting insights, and expert analysis, before closing out with Official Plays from Devin and Jordan. 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Spurs vs Arsenal 08:07 Manchester City vs Newcastle United 13:14 Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool 17:24 Chelsea vs Burnley 21:01 West Ham United vs Bournemouth 26:43 Osasuna vs Real Madrid 31:07 Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo 33:53 Juventus vs Como 37:36 Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt 42:00 RC Lens vs AS Monaco 45:38 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winning weekend! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a profitable weekend of domestic European football betting, The Soccer Sharps lock back in on the UEFA Champions League for the Playoff Round of the Knockout Phase. In this show, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, break down key matchups using advanced analytics, betting data, line movement, and market insights to help you make smarter Champions League bets. If you’re looking for Champions League betting picks, soccer betting predictions today, UCL match previews & analysis, value plays, stats, and sharp angles, then you’ve found the right show! 00:00 Introduction and UCL Outright Futures 04:47 Galatasaray vs Juventus 09:12 Monaco vs PSG 13:39 Benfica vs Real Madrid 18:18 BvB Dortmund vs Atalanta 24:43 Qarabag vs Newcastle United 31:25 Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid 37:41 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland-Israel debacle plus the weather lays waste to games across the country in the League of Ireland. Republic of Ireland learn their fate in the UEFA Nations League B3, drawn alongside Austria, Kosovo and Israel, with fixtures now confirmed. The Boys in Green begin with a September away double-header in Kosovo and Israel, before October clashes at the Aviva Stadium. Boycott calls grow louder as former Ireland international Eoin Doyle urges action over the Israel fixtures. Bohemians COO Daniel Lambert says the Football Association of Ireland, fans and players should not be put in this position. The42’s Gavin Cooney explains why UEFA ultimately hold the financial power in the debate. Stormy conditions threaten another chaotic night in the League of Ireland, with multiple pitch inspections across the country. Drogheda United host Waterford at Sullivan & Lambe Park after late drama on opening weekend. Dundalk could debut Tyreke Wilson against Derry City, as James McClean continues his return to domestic action. First Division focus as Wexford FC, UCD and Cobh Ramblers aim to get their campaigns up and running despite the weather. Cork City begin life back in the second tier with a Munster derby against Treaty United, as Seani Maguire targets promotion. Arsenal drop points in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw at Brentford, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side four clear of Manchester City. Keith Andrews’ Brentford remain in the European hunt and are boosted by Igor Thiago signing a new long-term deal. Glen Whelan prepares to lead Wigan Athletic into the FA Cup spotlight against Arsenal at the Emirates. Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill is set for a dual role at Blackburn Rovers, while Dean Brennan receives a nine-game ban and Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior prepares for an emotional return to Hull. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

After a successful midweek Premier League show, The Soccer Sharps turn their attention to the upcoming weekend in European football. Our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, unpack some of the weekend's biggest matches taking place in La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1. The show is loaded with insights and analysis aimed at helping you place your soccer bets with confidence. Devin and Jordan share their Official Plays at the end of the show. 00:00 Introduction 02:07 Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 07:45 Inter vs Juventus 14:28 Como vs Fiorentina 19:47 Napoli vs Roma 25:15 Hamburg vs Union Berlin 29:17 Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Monchengladbach 32:49 Marseille vs Strasbourg 39:01 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Soccer Sharps football betting show is back with an all-EPL episode! Our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, offer their expert insight and analysis for the biggest matches of the Premier League midweek slate, before sharing their best bets and Official Plays for the round. 00:00 Introduction 02:01 Chelsea vs Leeds United 05:44 Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United 10:50 West Ham United vs Manchester United 17:13 Aston Villa vs Brighton 21:47 Manchester City vs Fulham 27:33 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices