James is joined in the Totally studio by James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor with Pol Ballus joining from Barcelona as the Euro crew assemble to discuss this week's continental happenings. Bayern Munich have dropped points for a second weekend running in the Bundesliga. Seb was in the Volksparkstadion to see Hamburg draw 2-2 with the league leaders, meaning they are now 6 points clear of 2nd place Dortmund. In Spain, Real left it late to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 with Mbappe's winner coming in the 10th minute of injury time. That kept them within one point of Barca who comfortably beat Elche away 3-1 with goals from Yamal, Rashford and Ferran Torres. No change at the top of Serie A with Inter and Napoli both winning and second placed Milan still to play Bologna Tuesday night. Same story in France where Lens and PSG both won, but Marseille's horror week continued as they blew a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Paris FC. Plus Timo Werner's favourite Döner house & Antony spins again. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40) • PART 2a: Bundesliga review - Bayern drop more points (10.50) • PART 3a: Ligue 1 review - Marseille in meltdown (25.20) • PART 4a: Serie A review - Inter sitting pretty (37.10) • PART 5a: La Liga review - Top 2 win (53.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are excited to announce that we will be launching a Patreon on Friday 6th February, where you can get bonus episodes and exclusive content. Follow the link below to sign up: Follow the link here - or go to Patreon.com and search for It Was What It Was Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. On today's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue exploring one of the most controversial football transfers - Luis Figo's move from Barcelona to Real Madrid. In this second part of the two-part series, they delve into the public and private turmoil surrounding the transfer, including the dramatic fallout at both clubs, fan reactions, and the momentous pig's head incident. They also examine the long-term impact on Figo's career and friendships, and the profound changes this transfer spurred in football. Don't miss this thrilling conclusion! 00:00 Exciting News and our Patreon Launch 02:51 Introduction to the Episode 04:28 Speculation and Media Frenzy 06:17 Election Drama and Figo's Dilemma 07:30 The Final Decision 09:52 The Fallout and Consequences 11:51 The Election Results 13:56 Figo's Reluctance and Pressure 16:26 The Persuasion Tactics 19:20 The Final Agreement 28:19 Florentino's Persuasion Tactics 31:22 Figo's Announcement and Gaspar's Reaction 33:14 The Fallout in Barcelona 40:57 The First El Clásico After the Transfer 43:49 The Infamous Pig's Head Incident 48:56 The Lingering Legacy and Impact 53:20 Figo's Reflections and Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madrid Ploy Revenge as They Face Benfica Again in UCL Playoff Real Madrid are eyeing revenge as they face Benfica again in the UEFA Champions League playoff round. Los Blancos were beaten 4-2 in their last league phase match, but they now have the chance for revenge in a home-and-away format. Madrid Drawn Against Benfica […] The post Madrid Ploy Revenge as They Face Benfica Again in UCL Playoff appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today we break down all the madness from the final matchday of the Champions League league phase, including a Malik Tillman brace against Villarreal, a massive Benfica upset of Real Madrid, and PSV and Marseille falling just short of their qualification dreams. We then look ahead to this weekend’s Premier League action that will see Brenden Aaronson and Leeds face league-leaders Arsenal, Jedi Robinson and Fulham traveling to Old Trafford, and a suddenly massive match in the relegation battle between Chris Richards and Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. In #AskAlexi, the boys ponder if the USA is even fully prepared to win a World Cup and in One for the Road, Alexi talks about his upcoming reunion with members of the 1994 World Cup squad. Intro (0:00)Transfer Roundup: Freeman to Spain & Luna rumors swirl (3:51)U.S. in UCL: Malik Tillman bags brace, Weah & Dest knocked out (8:11)UCL Recap: Jose Mourinho & Co win vs Real at Death (16:54)U.S. in EPL Preview: Aaronson hosts Arsenal (21:46)#AskAlexi: USL vs MLS & Is the U.S. ready for a Men’s World Cup title? (30:19)One For The Road: 1994 U.S. Reunion (43:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest European football. The Champions League reaches its final game showdown with all 36 teams playing simultaneously on Wednesday night. Might all 6 English teams make the top 8? If so, will Barcelona and Inter face the play offs? Could Conte's Napoli be heading out? Could Bodø/Glimt, Brugge or Mourinho's Benfica sneak in? Bayern finally lose their first match of the Bundesliga season at home to Augsburg, whilst Dortmund beat Union convincingly ahead of their showdown with Inter. It was a perfect weekend for Chivu's Inter who beat Pisa 6-2 whilst title rivals Napoli were thrashed 3-0 by Juve, with Roma and Milan sharing the points in the capital. In Spain, Mbappe's Panenka helped him set a European record, and Yamal's worldie in the rain kept Barca 1 point above Real in the La Liga title race. And in France, PSG go back on top via a Bradley Barcola goal and a 1-0 win at Auxerre, with Lens losing 3-1 in the Velodrome thanks to a debut goal from Arsenal's teenage loanee Ethan Nwaneri. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend and James’ Neapolitan eats (00.45) • PART 2: Champions League MD8 (14.05) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern finally lose (25.20) • PART 4: Serie A review - Inter win as title rivals drop points (34.05) • PART 5: - La Liga - Panenkas and chemtrails (44.30) • PART 6: Ligue 1 review - PSG back on top (56.35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man United Stunned Arsenal at Emirates Manchester United continue their resurgence under Michael Carrick’s guidance, having beaten Manchester City last week and now shocking Arsenal. A late goal from Matheus Cunha secured a surprising three points at Emirates Stadium against the current Premier League leader. Carrick’s Man United Beat Arsenal at Emirates Following their massive […] The post Man United Stunned Arsenal at Emirates appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Marcus Rashford has been enjoying his football in Spain. Scoring goals and creating goals - as he did in Champions League on Wednesday night. So will Rashford be able to stay at Barcelona permanently? We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/survey26 Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Pol Ballus and Andy Mitten Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the latest FIFA World Rankings and explain why they often clash with World Football Elo ratings (8:33). With Haji Wright and Patrick Agyemang battling for a World Cup spot, the guys debate the pros and cons of both striker as the USMNT depth chart takes shape (14:52). Then, it’s off to Spain, where LaLiga’s first-ever American head coach continues to make waves. The crew reacts to Real Sociedad’s unbeaten run under Pellegrino Matarazzo (31:11) and asks the big question: could the New Jersey native one day lead the USMNT? (36:59). Plus, is there any scenario where Mauricio Pochettino sticks around beyond the World Cup? (39:03) Finally, the guys highlight their must-watch matches ahead of another busy week for Americans in the Champions League (51:50) and close the show by paying tribute to the late, great Rocco Commisso (1:01:30). 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/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 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

Real Madrid have made a shock managerial change, sacking Xabi Alonso and confirming Álvaro Arbeloa as his successor. Gary and Alex react to the decision and what it means for Madrid’s future. The fallout continues after Barcelona emerged victorious in one of the great Clásicos, defeating Real Madrid to lift the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Vinícius Jr’s sensational solo effort for Los Blancos proved in vain, as Raphinha stole the headlines with a superb brace for Barça. The pair also heap praise on Hansi Flick, who maintains his perfect record in finals — eight wins from eight — and boasts an astonishing Barcelona return of 256 goals in just 88 matches, averaging an incredible 2.99 goals per game. Finally, Villarreal’s winning run is up for discussion, with debate over whether they can close the gap on Real Madrid in La Liga and mount a genuine title challenge Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cooligans react to Xabi Alonso’s firing at Real Madrid, debate Luis Enrique as a potential replacement, welcome Josh Richardson for a soccer fandom deep dive, analyze soccer’s rise in America, and discuss Ricardo Pepi’s injury and its 2026 World Cup implications.