Betting Scandal

In this episode, we chat about the biggest MLS News Stories on the week! USL has a strike on the table, but isn't using it just yet. Should they? MLS also handed out lifetime bans to two former players for betting on their games. And finally, drama at Orlando City this week when Antoine Griezmann announced he will not join Orlando City yet, and Oscar Pareja was let go from his role as head coach. Can they get back on track? Recorded on: 3/14/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantau...

Jetting off on this international break with Jimbo are Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Colin Millar. World Cup qualifying is reaching its conclusion with France officially there, Norway all but officially there and Portugal blowing another chance to be there. Ronaldo is sent off in defeat to the Republic of Ireland who keep their hopes alive. England make it 7 wins out of 7 as they beat Serbia 2-0. How much is Thomas Tuchel learning from this qualification campaign? We discuss the possibility of Curaçao reaching next summer’s tournament and how San Marino can improve their chances by getting hammered against Romania. Jay Harris joins us from Morocco where he’s watching the African play-offs before the inter-confederation play-offs in March, as Nigeria and DR Congo set up a decider on Sunday. Plus all you need to know about the betting scandal that has rocked Turkish club football and led to over a thousand players being suspended. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Ronaldo sees red against the Republic (03.30) • PART 1b: European qualifying - Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales’s hopes (07.00) • PART 2: England 2-0 Serbia (24.00) • PART 3a: Nigeria 4-1 Gabon with Jay Harris (31.00) • PART 3b: Could Curaçao qualify? (38.00) • PART 3c: Why don’t more populous nations qualify? (42.00) • PART 4: The Turkish betting scandal explained (45.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Kevin O'Toole explains how his Irish call-up came about, plus John O'Shea is of the belief that Ireland can upset the apple cart against Portugal on Thursday night. O'Toole's heritage comes from Dublin, as his grandfather left the country in 1958. O'Shea has full belief in getting a result over one of the world's best. Ireland's under-17s aim to top the group. Thomas Tuchel says the England door is closed for nobody. Scott Bain hoping to help Scotland in any way he can. Federico Chiesa turns down a call from Gennaro Gattuso for the Azzuri. And a betting scandal grips Turkish football. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Herc sat down with a friend of the house, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, reacting to the incredible story of how AI at a European casino triggered an investigation that uncovered a massive betting scandal that has rocked Mexican football to its core. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wanted to own a professional soccer team? Our guest, Chris Ewing of Caledonian Braves FC, joins the show to explain how you can buy into his club! We're super excited for our incredibly unique interview with Chris Ewing, chairman of Caledonian Braves FC in Motherwell, Scotland, to discuss his new club! Founded only in 2019, CBFC is the newest team in Scotland and is also the only fan-owned club in the entire country. We ask Chris about the challenges of running the team and find out how we can get involved as owners ourselves. Christian and Alexis also analyze the USMNT's 4-0 win over Ghana, break down the latest news surrounding the Italian betting scandal, and comment on Al Hilal's unhinged graphic about Neymar's injury. Would you want to own part of Caledonian Braves? Let us know what you think in the reviews! Want to learn more about Chris Ewing and Caledonian Braves FC ? Head to https://wefunder.com/cbfc for information on how to get involved! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices