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Journalist Jessy Parker Humphreys joins OTB's Nathan Murphy to preview Sunday's European Championship final between World Champions Spain and reigning European champions England in Switzerland. With thanks to William Hill.

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Sam Tighe on this week's episode of the Transfer Talk podcast to discuss Hugo Ekitike's move to Liverpool which is very close to being completed. They also chat about why Marcus Rashford's loan move to Barcelona isn't quite as straightforward as it would seem, and update us on the latest news about Arsenal's pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres. Plus, will Granit Xhaka return to the Premier League with Sunderland? 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] 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 Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has details of Shamrock Rovers' surprise destination in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. We hear from Stephen Kenny as St. Pat's plot a trip to Estonia. There's a full preview of tonight's FAI Cup 2nd round ties, and we hear from Tiernan Lynch and Jad Hakiki. Evan Ferguson's move away to Brighton nears completion, and we've details of the payment structure. Plus, Switzerland use the 2010 Men's World Cup as inspiration for their Women's Euro quarter-final with Spain.

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar at the end of a hugely emotional week. The world of football was rocked by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on Thursday. Caoimhe O’Neill and Tim Spiers join us to reflect on a man who was adored at Liverpool and Wolves to name a few. James Horncastle details his experience of covering the Club World Cup in the United States, while we also preview this weekend’s quarter-finals, headlined by PSG v Bayern. Megan Feringa joins us from Switzerland after world champions Spain show their credentials in the women’s Euros, with England v France coming up on Saturday. Plus Nico Williams’ remarkable u-turn and the worst signing in MLS history. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1 : Paying tribute to Diogo Jota (01.00) • PART 2a: James Horncastle’s CWC experience (13.00) • PART 2b: CWC quarter-final preview (19.00) • PART 3a: Euro 2025 so far with Megan Feringa (41.00) • PART 3b: US apathy at the Gold Cup (48.00) • PART 4: Transfer talk (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In the second and final episode of our exploration into Abu Dhabi's takeover of Manchester City, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper uncover the strategic, political, and historical forces behind one of the most transformative moves in modern football. Incorporating expert commentary from Dr. Chris Davison, author of Abu Dhabi: Oil and Beyond, this episode explores how a state-led investment in a football club became a powerful tool of international diplomacy. We trace the roots of Abu Dhabi’s global ambitions back to the oil boom of the 1970s and '80s, the legacy of Sheikh Zayed’s leadership, and the shifting political landscape following his death in 2004. We also examine the rise of Sheikh Mansour, the tightening grip of autocracy, and the human rights questions that shadow this high-stakes project. From geopolitics in the Arab world to influence across Africa and the Indian subcontinent. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 The Foundation of UAE and Its Growth 02:57 Sheikh Zayed's Vision and Leadership 05:24 The Role of Women and Modernisation 08:37 The Al Nahyan Family Dynamics 12:47 The Manchester City Takeover 15:39 The Impact and Strategy Behind the Takeover 22:41 The Strategic Importance of Qatar and Abu Dhabi 23:29 Human Rights Concerns in Abu Dhabi 28:52 Worker Rights and Personal Accounts 31:38 The Yemeni War and Foreign Policy 34:59 Manchester City's Aggressive Strategy 36:19 Comparing Strategies: Abu Dhabi vs. Qatar 44:23 The Future of Manchester City 46:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, Sanny Rudravajhala and Tom Garry for a transfer round-up and the latest from Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the USMNT’s next Group D opponent: a vulnerable Saudi Arabia side that narrowly escaped with a win over Haiti (07:22). Players should embrace the outside noise (19:51). Charlie challenges Jack McGlynn to a footrace, and Jimmy recalls the time Clint Dempsey broke his jaw (27:41)! The guys debate continuity vs. experimentation - and discuss whether Mauricio Pochettino will shake up his lineup on Thursday (30:10). To cap it off, the crew marks 31 years since the Stars and Stripes kicked off the 1994 World Cup by revisiting that iconic opener against Switzerland in the Pontiac Silverdome (48:43). 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, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@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

An in-depth show about the U.S. men's national soccer team, the players who could one day make it better, and American soccer in general.