Straight from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk the semifinal clashes and England's exit in the State of the Union (2:35). Then, the guys look at this weekend's third-place matchup and preview the final between France and Croatia (21:31), along with a discussion about comparisons between Kylian Mbappé and Pelé (31:29). Also, Alexi and Moses dive in on Cristiano Ronaldo's blockbuster move to Juventus (37:00). All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Russia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup is almost over and it's terrifying. What was life before the World Cup? No one even remembers! We'll talk about the Cristiano Ronaldo move to Juventus plus the even more monumental move of Jesse Marsch to an assistant job at RB Leipzig! Segment 1: Cristiano Ronaldo moves to a safer tax haven. Segment 2: Shine bright like a Diomande. Sponsors: Birddogs: Get yourself the greatest pair of high quality shorts you will ever wear at birddogs.com and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get a free dad hat with your purchase! The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Tom White is joined in the studio by Dharmesh Sheth, Michael Bridge and Sky Italy’s Valentina Fass to discuss where Cristiano Ronaldo will fit at Juventus (04:27). Adam Bate provides an insight into Arsenal’s new recruit Lucas Torreira (10:30) while the panel provide updates on two other players that could arrive at the Emirates. Dharmesh has all the latest on West Ham (16:26), with the Hammers preparing to smash their transfer record for a second time this summer. Sky Germany’s Max Bielefeld discusses the futures of Robert Lewandowski, Max Meyer and Christian Pulisic (26:25), while there is also news from Manchester United (42:10), Everton, Newcastle and Rangers. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Host Pete Graves is joined by Laura Woods, Keith Downie and Guillem Balague to chat about Cristiano Ronaldo’s proposed move to Juventus and whether any last-minute hitches could prevent the deal from happening (08:00). Riyad Mahrez (21:16) and Jack Wilshere (28:35) are also on agenda with both close to signing for new clubs, while the future of Chelsea winger Willian is discussed with Barcelona and Manchester United interested (25:38). Keith gives the inside track on Newcastle’s activity and whether they could break their transfer record for the first time in 13 years (31:07). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

On this weeks #TouchlineFracas the lads discuss; The knockout stages of the World Cup, as well as the elimination of Spain, Germany, Portugal and Argentina Get involved in the discussion using #TouchlineFracas Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @TouchlineFracas Visit www.touchlinefracas.co.uk/shop/ to buy your PnP Tshirts and buy your Live show tickets. This weeks show featured; Lewis - @Lewbob91 Morayo - @Whodeknee Anton - @ThemLotsDad Shaun - @ShaunyPizzle Elijah - @AliquamScripto Daniel - @DanielJ300 (@Chune_App) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo has James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Jack Lang in the pod to marvel over France’s Mbappe-inspired victory against Argentina and Cavani’s sumptuous strikes that sent Portugal packing. Plus, can Russia overcome Spain, and will Denmark turn on the style against Croatia?RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: France 4 - 3 Argentina (02m 00s)• PART 1b: Uruguay 2 - 1 Portugal (12m 00s)• PART 2a: Taking stock of the best goals so far (18m 00s)• PART 2b: Russia v Spain preview - with Sasha Goryunov (21m 00s)• PART 2c: Denmark v Croatia preview - with Niels Harild (29m 30s)• PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (35m 30s)• PART 4: Exeunt omnes (36m 40s)CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with [**CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably](https://www.thecalmzone.net/), who are dedicated to preventing male suicide PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France strode past Argentina (just about) and Uruguay out-Portugal'd Portugal to earn a spot in the quarter finals. Joe, Alex & Philippe give Day 16 the Tifo treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team discusses Russia's first loss of the tournament to an increasingly impressive Uruguay team, and Spain & Portugal's dramatic falling over the finish line versus a very lively Morocco and a sturdy, positive Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and James Horncastle to the pod to make sense of England’s 6-1 mauling of Panama and the rest of Sunday’s games. Plus, can Iran upset Portugal? And the word from Uruguay about their match with Russia - and the implosion of their neighbours, ArgentinaRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: England 6 - 1 Panama (01m 30s)• PART 2a: Colombia 3 - 0 Poland (15m 20s)• PART 2b: Japan 2 - 2 Senegal (19m 20s) • PART 3a: Iran v Portugal preview - with Bassil Mikdadi (24m 30s) • PART 3b: Russia v Uruguay preview - with Gilmar Deladon (30m 40s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (39m 20s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (41m 10s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with [**CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably**](https://www.thecalmzone.net/), who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get yourself [70% off a virtual private network with **BestVPN.com**](http://www.BestVPN.com/podcast)• [football + intellectualism = **The Game of Our Lives podcast**](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/game-of-our-lives/id1353981875?mt=2)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz ](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe catch up on an action packed start to World Cup 2018. They discuss the weight of a nation on Messi's shoulders, Brazil bouncing back after a slow start, Germany stumbling at the first hurdle, Portugal vs Spain going down in history as a classic match and wrap up the rest of the groups, all while singing the praises of VAR, as it makes its debut at the World Cup.