Welcome to episode 2 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América. 17-year-old Endrick burst onto the international scene with goals against England and Spain and will join Real Madrid after playing a potentially pivotal role for Brazil out in the USA. He’s already been compared to legendary strikers Ronaldo, Pelé and Romário - but does he really have what it takes to follow in their illustrious footsteps? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week away from Podcasting Suj and James (are not back!) discuss some of the recent events in football, with discussion on the European and FA Cup Finals, managerial changes and reflection on the FPL season that was, which includes James believing he's found where it all went wrong for Suj! The Podcast also features discussion on Lucas Paqueta's potential ban and the future of FPL and whether following analytic models is required to stay good at the game. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: A discussion on England following tonight's game against Bosnia Today on Patreon: The Q'N'A and Twitter Stories For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-june-105476558 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #SeasonReview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride analyze Gregg Berhalter's 27-man roster for the USMNT's upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil which will serve as warm-up games ahead of the Copa América. The guys go line-by-line beginning with Sean Johnson's inclusion among the goalkeepers (07:36) before discussing Shaq Moore as a possible replacement for Sergiño Dest at right back (12:53). Further up the field, will Timothy Tillman get a chance to show what he can do in midfield? And who should line up in the center of the park? (23:06) CIWYW's two resident number nine's share their thoughts on the omission of Brandon Vazquez (31:17) and whether Folarin Balogun should be the starter (43:17). And the guys react to Berhalter teasing a possible back three before set out their expectations for the June camp (53:36). 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 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, 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

We are under one month away from Summer of Stars! Alexi Lalas is joined by Stu Holden to give you a primer for Copa America through the lens of red, white, and blue colored glasses. The duo kicks things off with the USA's group, which includes Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama. Stu and Alexi also preview the upcoming friendly and potential knockout round opponents in Colombia and Brazil. (5:02) Next, the guys each give their best starting elevens for the United States Men's National Team at Copa America. Who should start at right back with Sergiño Dest out? (19:04) We wrap the show with another edition of #AskAlexi before answering the biggest question ahead of this summer... how far does Gregg Berhalter and company have to advance to feel positive heading into the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup? (27:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse open the podcast with Canada Men’s Head Coach breaking news, Jesse Marsch is hired to take over the team ahead of Copa America. Also in preparation for Copa, both Mexico and Brazil released preliminary rosters. In Europe, USMNT player Christian Pulisic continues his incredible season with a brace in the 5-1 win over Cagliari. Could Pulisic be AC Milan’s MVP this year? (5:31) Back stateside, MLS rivalry week was a spicy one. Cincinnati showed the Crew that Hell is Real behind Kevin Kelsy and Lucho Acosta goals. The Galaxy stole a point from Real Salt Lake at the death, and Seattle got the win over Portland for the first time since 2021. (40:12) In #AskAlexi, the guys pick their favorite soccer calls and explain the pros and cons if USSF implemented pro/rel. Lastly, Alexi and Mosse break down FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s pay-to-play chat. (49:24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was it a mistake to substitute Harry Kane in Bayern Munich’s Champions League defeat? Would you rather have Vinicius Junior or Kylian Mbappe in your side? Will a Premier League spending cap work better than the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss David Moyes’ upcoming departure from West Ham and whether he has been harshly treated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the vibrant core of Rio de Janeiro, the historic Maracanã Stadium is set for a groundbreaking phase. Flamengo and Fluminense, two top Brazilian football

Real Madrid are planning to confront Cadiz on Saturday, May 4, in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti's group will arrive inside touching separate of the league trophy if they win this end of the week. Meanwhile, the Spanish monsters are mulling over a one-year expansion for ingenious midfielder Luka Modric. Somewhere else, goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is set to sign a new Contract at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid considering Luka Modric renewal Real Madrid are considering a new contract for Luka Modric, concurring to Cadena SER. The Croatian midfielder's contract with the club terminates at the conclusion of the season, and he remains intensely connected with an exit. There's intrigued in the player's administrations from the Center East, whereas he too has admirers in the MLS. In the mean time, previous club Dinamo Zagreb are clearly sharp for Modric to return to his ancient chasing ground. However, the 38-year-old accepts he still has the capacity to play top-flight football and needs to proceed at the Santiago Bernabeu for another season. Modric has showed up 40 times over competitions for Los Blancos, enrolling two objectives and six assists. Most of his appearances have been from the seat, with the Croatian no longer a first-team customary for the La Liga giants. However, Real Madrid are satisfied with the player's affect from the seat as well and are truly considering keeping him around for another season. Be that as it may, the as it were concern for the club is that it would obstruct the improvement of more youthful abilities like Arda Guler. Real Madrid Sharp on Re-Signing Toni Kroos After Masterclass vs Bayern Munich Toni Kroos has not chosen where his future lies but his team-mates are trusting he chooses to remain at Real Madrid after his Champions League masterclass against Bayern Munich. The experienced 34-year-old German midfielder shone for Real in their 2-2 semi-final to begin with leg draw at his previous stepping ground in Bavaria on a holding Tuesday night. Kroos’s contract terminates in the summer after a decade with the record 14-time Champions League winners. “I need to win as much as conceivable this season — I don’t think approximately the future,” he said after the game. Looking past self-evident standout Vinicius Junior, who gotten both of Madrid’s objectives against Bayern, Kroos was Madrid’s finest player in a coordinate where Los Blancos seem have been beaten. Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern made more chances and Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said they were at their best, compared to his side which as it were appeared their beat level in flashes. Kroos was by differentiate especially reliable and his eminent ball for Vinicius made a difference Madrid take the lead. The previous Germany international was a step ahead of everybody else on the pitch, indicating to Vinicius where he arranged to play the ball, a pass which didn’t appear to be on. Vinicius, closely familiar with Kroos’s quality, made the right run and the ingenious strung the needle with his slide-rule pass. “We prepare together so much, I know Kroos exceptionally well and he knows me exceptionally well,” clarified the Brazilian forward. Vinicius’ strike-partner Rodrygo said he would adore Kroos to stay. “We continuously tell him (Kroos) to remain, not fair one but numerous a long time more, age doesn’t matter,” Rodrygo told Movistar. “He’s so magnificent, with such lesson, I cherish playing with him, I trust he keeps going.” „No tendencies“ – Davies proceeds to keep Bayern on tenterhooks Alphonso Davies is heavily connected with Real Madrid Bayern left-back Alphonso Davies is still the subject of exchange gossipy tidbits. In spite of the fact that his title is habitually connected with Real Madrid, wearing chief Christoph Freund affirmed that no concrete offers have been gotten to date. It remains to be seen what will happen with the Canadian in the summer. „No,“ Freund answered to the coordinate address of whether there had been an enquiry from Genuine Madrid for Davies. He included that there are „of course talks“ with Davies almost his future, but that there are „no signs yet“ as to whether he will amplify his contract in Munich or take off the club. Munich would like to expand their contract with the pacy full-back, but not at any cost. It was as of late supposed that Davies‘ compensation requests are as well tall for those dependable at the German record champions. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen too made it clear that there was „zero dialogue“ with respect to Davies at the lunch with the Real Madrid administration team. Davies presently as it were part-time at Bayern Reports have as of late been doing the rounds in Spain that intrigued from the Whites has cooled impressively. One of the reasons for this is the 23-year-old’s fluctuating performances. The vulnerability encompassing his future does not appear to have cleared out Davies cold. In spite of his self-evident ability and previous dominance on the cleared out wing, his playing time has been constrained in later weeks. In the Champions League semi-final against the Whites, he was as it were substituted for Leroy Sané in the 87th minute. In the current season, the Canadian has made 38 appearances for Munich. He has scored one objective and set up a assist five.

Bruno Guimarães, the dynamic Brazilian midfielder, could soon make history with a potential transfer from Newcastle. The club has set his release clause at

Arsenal and Manchester City are interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Both British and international media have widely reported this, and chances that an interesting bidding war may come up between the two and possibly between other teams. Newcastle is having difficulty of its own, and that, too, can affect the deal and […] The post Bruno a wanted man appeared first on FootTheBall.