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In today’s podcast, Apple's Taylor Twellman joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to chat MLS, Messi and Miami, the pressure on Gregg Berhalter, and the pressure on the USMNT at Copa America. (5:26) The guys recap the UCL action and preview Yanks abroad this weekend. Flo Balogun scored from the spot last week, will this be enough to light a fire under him? (32:23) In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer questions about the expanded Club World Cup crowning a true best squad, Josh Sargent for the Copa America roster, and expensive MLS kits. (46:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Champions League is back, so Musa and Ryan begin in Rome, where Lazio beat Bayern thanks to a Ciro Immobile penalty (01:44). They then head to Paris, where Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola led PSG to a 2-0 first-leg win over Real Sociedad (11:20), before wrapping up with Manchester City’s win in Copenhagen (20:15) and Real Madrid’s win in Leipzig (24:22). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker field the listeners' February entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Among the selections are mishit shots that turn into crossfield passes, players going to absurd lengths to convince a referee they got the ball in a tackle, when both sets of fans applaud a passage of play, full-backs refusing to readjust their shorts and montages that constantly remind you of a famous goal your team conceded. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel wonder if a player can have "genuine height" and if "potential banana skin" is appropriate for the Champions League knockout stages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu as they connect with the biggest names from global soccer on the Kickin’ It podcast. Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies, and Mo Edu return to the Kickin’ It couch to chat with two-time Women’s World Cup winner Ali Krieger about life after soccer, her NWSL swan song, being a recently-divorced mom, the future of the USWNT, and much more. Processing retirement (01:28): Ali discusses leaving on a high, listening to her body, what she treasures most about her playing career, and dealing with mom guilt. Raising a family (9:35): Ali talks about adopting newborn babies, navigating potential abandonment issues and questions on race, and encouraging kids to pursue soccer. Rejection is projection (18:51): Ali opens up about her divorce and how Gotham FC’s title run was a welcome distraction during the painful period in her private life. Leadership (27:12): Supporting the next USWNT generation, learning humility from Megan Rapinoe, Juan Carlos Amorós’ immediate impact. Getting cut (38:02): The crew about the thing every player fears most - being left out of the roster. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, soccer documentaries and more by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The boys break down Champions League wins for Manchester City and Real Madrid. Plus, we comb through your mail including soccer's scariest sentences, attractive men from the 1940's and appropriate reasons to dislike a rival team. --- And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of February! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

XABI ALONSO TO LIVERPOOL? European Nights with Rory Smith is BACK to break down the question on everybody's mind following Jurgen Klopp's shocking announcement that he will be stepping down at the end of the season. But Xabi's current club, Bayer Leverkusen...they've got something pretty special cooking over in the Bundesliga. Rog and Rory deep dive on how Xabi turned "Neverkusen" into an undefeated buzzsaw and whether taking over at Anfield is the right move...not for Liverpool, but for Xabi Alonso. Then, Rog and Rory breakdown S.S. Lazio, the Roman side with a checkered history that is now an upstart in the Champions League Round of 16. Plus, the moment we all listen to this podcast for...Rory gives his food picks for The Eternal City. All this and more on the latest European Nights... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bayern Munich are out of both domestic Cup competitions and were humbled by Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen side at the weekend. As pressure mounts ahead of their Champions League game at Lazio this week… Why are things not going as smoothly as usual for Bayern? And is it REALLY possible Kane could go another season without finally winning a title? Is Thomas Tuchel in trouble? And could Bayern potentially tempt Alonso this summer? Ayo Akinwolere is with the Athletic’s German football writer Raphael Honigstein and England and Tottenham reporter Jack Pitt-Brooke. Produced by Mike Stavrou Additional production: Jay Beale Executive producer: Adey Moorhead Further reading: https://theathletic.com/5263314/2024/02/11/bayern-munich-thomas-tuchel-bayer-leverkusen/?source=audio_podcast_podcastID_144_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kris and Jez look at PSG before the Champions League restarts, a chaotic Derby du Sud, and whether Toulouse and Montpellier might be getting themselves into a bit of bother...

Ahead of Double Gameweek 25 James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle and Brentford fan Tom Medd to discuss the latest at their clubs on Clash of the Correspondents and this one features all the important FPL relevant info with both teams set to meet for the second time in a little over 2 weeks next Tuesday. Is now the time to activate the Triple Captain chip on Erling Haaland? Should those without Kevin De Bruyne force him in? Even if it takes multiple hits to do so? Should Ivan Toney be bought now for those on a Free Hit or for those planning through to GW29? Plus, best defensive asset from each club discussed, there's discussion on the goalkeepers, enabling midfielders and expectations now for Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden. And there's also discussion on the title race and if The Bees feel they've pulled themselves away from trouble at the foot of the table. Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy Preview and Twitter Stories Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Planet Skyff s5 ep32 For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/98316960 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 #MCFC #BFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a rough start to the month for The Soccer Sharps, but you'll hear no excuses from the brothers; as always, they go again. Devin and Jordan are hoping that the return of the UEFA competitions will bring with it the return of some winning shows. The Sharps have come up with 5 Official Plays for matches taking place in both the Champions League and Europa League. Matches discussed: - RB Leipzig v Real Madrid (3:11) - Lazio v Bayern Munich (8:03) - Paris St-Germain v Real Sociedad (14:01) - Galatasaray v Sparta Prague (19:03) - Feyenoord v Roma (23:48) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo and the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens look ahead to the return of the Champions League. Bayern warm up for their game with Lazio by losing the top of the table clash at Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Why did Rapha describe them as embarrassing? Should they give Xabi Alonso a call? Playtime’s over for Girona as Real Madrid win the other top two clash in Spain. It’s Leipzig next in the Champions League. Hear why Los Blancos could dominate Spanish football for the next decade. PSG prepare for Real Sociedad by extending their lead and their unbeaten run in Ligue 1. And Inter make another statement with a big win at resurgent Roma. Plus Daniel Storey joins us to discuss the incredible finale at AFCON where hosts Ivory Coast secure one of the great tournament wins. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30) • PART 2: Crisis at Bayern after Leverkusen defeat - next up Lazio (07.30) • PART 3a: Real Madrid thrash Girona - next up Leipzig (25.00) • PART 3b: Shock defeats for Real Sociedad & Atletico (31.00) • PART 4a: PSG prepare for Real Sociedad (36.00) • PART 4b: A great week for the Milan clubs (42.00) • PART 5: Ivory Coast win AFCON, with Daniel Storey (53.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the USMNT reportedly poised to play friendlies against Colombia and Brazil in June, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss the possibility of facing a potential Copa America opponent right before the tournament starts, and whether Gregg Berhalter’s system contains enough flexibility to pose either side a problem. (04:59) Meanwhile, Charlie isn’t overly optimistic about the U-23 U.S. men’s national team’s chances ahead of their Olympic Games warm-up match against hosts and early favorites France. (15:25) Then, the guys react to Duncan McGuire returning stateside after his move to Blackburn Rovers collapsed due to a clerical error. Is another season at Orlando City a blessing in disguise for the 23-year-old? (23:35) There were goals galore for the Americans Abroad over the weekend. Jimmy and Charlie spotlight two players who got on the scoresheet - Taylor Booth and Johnny Cardoso - while Jesse waxes lyrical over defensive stalwarts Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson. (32:27) On the domestic front, the guys preview the 2024 MLS season and pick out their three Americans to watch in the context of the national team. (42:45) And with whispers that IFAB is looking to introduce sin bins to the game, the guys weigh in on the controversial blue card idea. (59:05) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch 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, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 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

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code DEVILS20 at https://www.manscaped.com After Douglas Luiz embarked on an extravagant celebration, shimmying in front of the United defence, we look at other players who have celebrated too early against Manchester United! Join Jay Motty, Ronaldo Brown, Dave Pritt and Sam Marshall for the Paddock Podcast! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you’re subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub 📱 Follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StretfordPaddck 📷 And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulltimedevils/ 🎙️ Listen to Our Podcast: https://podfollow.com/stretfordpaddock/ 👕 Merchandise: http://www.paddockmerch.com Go ahead and subscribe to get all of the latest Man United news, academy updates, transfer news, Manchester United fan reactions, podcasts, top 5’s on all things Man Utd, live watchalongs of Premier League, Champions League and Europa League, Highlights, Review and Analysis. Stretford Paddock began in 2019, but in July 2020 merged with Full Time Devils - the original and best Man United YouTube fan channel - which is why you may see old videos from FTD on this channel, but it’s still the same place to get all the MUFC content you know and love, from Howson, McKola, Jay Motty, Joe, and the gang! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United's 2-1 win at Villa Park on Sunday made it four consecutive wins for the first time this season, but what is the significance of that? Have Erik Ten Hag's side got a realistic shot at recovering their hopes of securing Champions League qualification, or is this latest run just the latest false dawn at Old Trafford ahead of a summer reset? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Man United writer Laurie Whitwell to discuss what's been behind the recent revival and how long it may be able to go on for. Produced by Guy Clarke Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Related articles: McTominay’s seven goals have earned Man United 12 points. What does it say about Ten Hag’s side? - The Athletic Manchester United finally have ‘foundation’ to develop young players – Erik ten Hag - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Adrian Clarke after another thrilling weekend of Premier League football. Arsenal embarrass David Moyes and West Ham with a 6-0 win at the London Stadium. Have the Gunners been revitalised by the winter break? And just how concerned should West Ham be? It’s Scott McTominay to the rescue at Villa Park but the panel still aren’t convinced by Man United’s Champions League hopes. There’s credit due to Sheffield United and Caoimhin Kelleher but does Roberto De Zerbi need to be a bit less dogmatic and more adaptable? Plus blue cards, magic tricks, the fastest players in the Premier League and goals we could have scored. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Saints stunners and weekend conclusions (01.00) • PART 2a: West Ham 0-6 Arsenal (07.30) • PART 2b: Liverpool and City victorious too (16.00) • PART 3a: Great weekends for Qatar and Leverkusen (22.00) • PART 3b: Aston Villa 1-2 Man United (29.30) • PART 3c: Tottenham 2-1 Brighton (34.00) • PART 4a: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Newcastle (38.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (41.00) • PART 4c: The blue card furore (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guests Charlie (Shades Of Blue) and Lewis (Its_LB) join Mulv to review Manchester City's home win against Everton. The lads preview the UCL first leg against Copenhagen, and we wrap things up with another round of Noisy Neighbors Name That Tune! www.noisypod.com

Gary Neville reacts to an exciting 2-1 win for Manchester United over top four rivals Aston Villa, and believes Manchester United are heading in the right direction, following changes within the club's ownership. He also says that he wants Arsenal to be victorious in the title race this season, but wants them to be composed after big Premier League wins. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Gary Neville Podcast". Watch every episode of The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube here: The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube For all the latest Premier League news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Roy Keane, Paul Merson and Gary Neville join Kelly Cates to look back on Manchester United's 2-1 win at Aston Villa, a win that keeps alive United's hopes of reaching the top four and Champions League qualification. Hear from match winner Scott McTominay, as well as his United teammate Harry Maguire and manager Erik ten Hag, whilst Villa's John McGinn describes the loss as a "sucker punch". We also reflect on Arsenal's 6-0 demolition of West Ham at the London Stadium, as they move back to within two points of leaders Liverpool. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

The jury is still out on whether the new Champions League format will be a success. Can Marcus, Luke and Pete design a better competition? They try their best on today’s Mailbag. After that, the Ramblers re-lived the last time an event in football totally shocked them and make some recommendations for José Mourinho and what he should do next in his career… Gareth Southgate's replacement? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code HOWSON at https://www.manscaped.com Footballers could be shown blue cards and sent to a sin-bin for dissent and cynical fouls under plans to be unveiled by the body that decides the laws of the game. The recommendations are set to be made by the International Football Association Board (Ifab) on Friday ahead of trials across competitions. The Football Association was reported to be exploring the ­possibility of using the FA Cup as part of the trials process, though Fifa, the global governing body, have since said it would be ­“premature” to involve elite ­competitions in the trials. The trials have not been authorised for top-level competitions, ­however, meaning there will be no sin-bins in the Premier League, and the ­proposals have not met with support from Uefa who have no plans to roll out sin-bins to either this summer’s men’s European Championship or the Champions League [The Guardian]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Leventhal returns to preview a bumper weekend of football ahead, including the Premier League as well as title matchups in Germany and Spain, and two international cup finals. The Premier League matchweek is headlined by fourth-place Villa welcoming eighth-place Manchester United to Villa Park. Both are chasing Champions League football, and Villa could open up an 11-point gap over the visitors. Elsewhere Manchester City welcome Everton hoping to extended their winning run to 10 games in all competitions, and Spurs head to Brighton in another eye-catching fixture. Saturday also sees the top two in Spain and Germany face off, with Jon MacKenzie filling us in on all the ramifications of Real Madrid vs Girona and Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich. And finally, both the Asian Cup and AFCON tournaments come to an end this weekend - we preview both finals. Further reading: https://theathletic.com/5243354/2024/02/07/fake-man-united-news-social-media/?source=audio_podcast_podcastID_144_ Host: Adam Leventhal Guests: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Joey D’Urso Producer: John Rogers *** • This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/athleticfootball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kylian Mbappe on Real Madrid's plan 'every single day' with Los Blancos stars expecting his entry in blockbuster move from PSG On Monday, Football journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that agents of Kylian Mbappe and the Real Madrid board are arranging a move under strict mystery, but with the authorization of PSG. On Tuesday, an ambassador and ex PSG player Laure Boulleau, claims that Mbappe's move to Los Blancos could be a deal. It is anticipated that within the coming days Mbappe will affirm that he will not stay with Paris Saint-Germain, a articulation that would certainly open the entryways for his marking with Los Blancos. Boulleau has expressed that, inside the club, PSG have affirmed his flight: "We have the impression that we have as of now lived this cleanser opera. In past a long time I didn't get as well much data, but presently I've been told that his marking for Madrid could be a bargain. I tell myself that there's a plausibility that he may reestablish," said the previous France international on 'Canal Football Club'. In expansion, Boulleau commented that Mbappe "moreover loves his club and has regard for it", so he advocates "holding up for his choice as grown-ups". In this respect Fabrizio Romano expressed that Mbappe would to begin with got to communicate his choice, actually, to Nasser Al-Khelaifi. But at the minute, there's no official report marked with Real Madrid, with Paris Saint-Germain or with any other team. The Real Madrid dressing room has supposedly arranged for the entry of Kylian Mbappe with the forward set to create a long-awaited La Liga switch Mbappe is set to form a long-expected move to Madrid, two a long time after making a stun u-turn, and spurning the opportunity to move to the Spanish club. This time, the club have genuine certainty that the France captain will play at the Santiago Bernabeu following season, concurring to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The Madrid dressing room is energetically anticipating Mbappe's entry: "In the dressing room of Real Madrid, critical players have the feeling that yes, this time, the club is reaching to make it happen... each single day they talk around Kylian Mbappe, and the feeling they have this time is that it's truly, truly close." Mbappe may have communicated his intrigued in joining Madrid, but there are still a number of barricades to be navigated. PSG will supposedly need to gather a few kind of expense for his takeoff, whereas Los Blancos are anticipated to pay a strong marking reward to make the bargain happen. Despite the conversation, Mbappe has vowed to play out the rest of the season for the Parisians. They are right now beat of Ligue 1, and are set to play Real Sociedad within the Champions League last 16 in mid-February. Los Blancos, in the interim, are La Liga top picks, and seem open up a persuading lead on the table with a win over Girona this week. Los Blancos haven't been perplexed to sprinkle money in a long time gone by, but a free exchange for a World Cup-winning, generational ability would be the foremost stunning bargain of the final decade. Conceivably indeed in football history. Indeed in the event that those compensation were astronomical—and ESPN is announcing he will take a 50 percent pay cut to beauty the Santiago Bernabéu with his abilities—it would still be a steal. The CIES Football Observatory's information has Mbappé's move esteem at about $115 million (€106.2 million) in its January 2024 discharge of the foremost costly players in football, even with an lapsing contract. Transfermarkt, in the mean time, records him as the foremost profitable player in world football nearby Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland at over $194 million (€180 million). And Real are getting him for nothing. Zero euros. As distant as deals go, this one appears distant as well great to be true. La Liga isn't brief of ability. Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Robert Lewandowski, Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, Antoine Griezmann and Rodrygo are fair a few of the names competent of snatching features each week. But after Lionel Messi cleared out Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo left Genuine Madrid, there has been a particular need of genius in Spain's top tier. Bellingham has been outstanding, there's no contention there, whereas Vinicius is undoubtedly incredible and Lewandowski can still wonder indeed at 35 a long time old. But Mbappé is in his prime, and features a World Container title to his title (and two appearances in the tournament's last). He's been bamboozling guards all closes up for the best portion of the past 10 years. This is an extraordinary expansion to a association that woefully misses two players who won Ballons d'Or from 2008 to 2017. Mbappé hasn't put his name on that illustrious list just yet, but a grander stage in a higher-profile league might just allow him to etch his name within the of football legend. Paris Saint-Germain gradually built itself up as a destination for the world's top talent from the early 2010s, with Zlatan Ibrahimović's arrival in 2012 accelerating its status. But, with Mbappé reportedly on his way out, none of those players will be around next season, and no one else within the squad can boast the kind of allure that any of those names provided. With that, the quest for an elusive Champions League title seems further away than it has for over a decade, and the club's ability to draw in truly world-class talent will be severely affected. Meanwhile, Ligue 1 will be much less appealing to the casual viewer, impacting its standing within the game and likely reducing its revenue.

Welcome back to Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. This week we are dedicating the episode to Club European Football and your Community Questions. Gary tells who he thinks has the best atmosphere in Europe, Jamie recalls the night that kept Steven Gerrard at Liverpool, Ian talks about Arsenal’s UEFA Cup Winners Cup success and Roy is reminded of his famous performance against Juventus in Turin in 1999. Also who do the lads think will win the Champions League this season and what was the single biggest factor in becoming a professional footballer? Finally, Roy reveals the latest on his managerial stance after links with a vacant role. Subscribe now so you never miss an upload! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code PADDOCK20 at https://www.manscaped.com Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Join Joe Smith & this week's guest Joe McGrath as they talk the possibility of Man United's potential Champions League Charge! Chapters: 0:00- Video Start 1:11- Top 4 Chance 9:30- 5th Spot 11:53- Manscaped 13:56- Managers + other football 31:00- Mudryk & Chelsea 38:55- "Wembley of the North" Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you’re subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub 📱 Follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StretfordPaddck 📷 And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulltimedevils/ 🎙️ Listen to Our Podcast: https://podfollow.com/stretfordpaddock/ 👕 Merchandise: http://www.paddockmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MF crew welcome in current North Carolina Courage player Ashley Sanchez who was an NWSL champion with Washington Spirit and was the 2016 US Soccer Young Player of the Year. They discuss how she's settling in with her new club, the expectations for this upcoming campaign, playing for Sean Nahas and alongside other veterans, and the surprise of being traded unexpectedly. And finally, they group touch upon her relationship with former Spirit teammate and USWNT player Trinity Rodman. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Clayton joins James for a discussion on the lack of spending in the January transfer window and ask if this is a one off caused by fear of failing Profit and Sustainability Reporting or of it's the start of a new trend for spending within the Premier League. Did Everton's points deduction cause fear throughout the league to curb spending and show that FFP/PSR really did have teeth? There's talk of clever accounting, why some transfers may be done differently, the importance of home grown players and if this new era of spending sustainability might end as quickly as it starts? And the Podcast begins with a quick reflection on Phil Foden's hat-trick in Manchester City's 3-1 victory at Brentford Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy Last 16 Preview and Twitter Stories Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Planet SkyFF s5 ep31 For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/97881178 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 #PremierLeague #FFP #PSR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be the venue for the 2026 World Cup final, and the USMNT will play all their group stage games on the west coast! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch react to FIFA’s schedule reveal for the expanded tournament and discuss how heat and humidity will have a huge bearing on how teams perform at the tournament (05:55). In Americans Abroad news, brothers Zach and Taylor Booth faced off against each other and each of them got on the scoresheet, Gio Reyna made his first Premier League appearance, and Weston McKennie and Tim Weah were on the losing side of a gripping Derby d’Italia. (21:10) The guys discuss Lindsey Horan’s interview with The Athletic and share their thoughts on the USWNT captain’s controversial comments about American soccer fans. (40:35) Then, it’s time to grade the deadline day moves made by the likes of Gio Reyna and Paxten Aaronson, as well as comment on the clerical error that may have scuppered Duncan McGuire’s transfer to Blackburn Rovers. (51:13) And finally, are Inter Miami’s preseason results and performances damaging the image of MLS? (63:10) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch 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, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 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

Michael Bailey sits in for Adam Leventhal for another preview of the weekend ahead! Headlining the fixture list is Arsenal vs Liverpool - is it now or never for Arsenal to get back in the title race? Elsewhere a downturn in form has seen Everton drift into the relegation zone, but will Champions League-chasing Spurs pile on the misery at Goodison? And Manchester United's chaotic season continued midweek with a 4-3 win away to Wolves. Can they back it up this Sunday as they welcome West Ham? Host: Michael Bailey Guests: Tim Spiers, Jon Mackenzie, Nnamdi Onyeagwara Producer: John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Hayes name-checks a few young USWNT players, Tara, Vince and Belz give their ideal fully-healthy XIs for the U.S. Women's National Team, and we check in on Champions League action, including of course the remarkable case of Lily Yohannes.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are fired up about all things related to soccer and NFC Championship Sunday! The two discuss Klopp leaving Liverpool and Xavi leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, Sergino Dest possibly returning to Barcelona, and Gio Reyna’s newest club developments. Will he end up staying at Dortmund? (11:40) Alexi and Mosse go abroad and discuss Brandon Vazquez heating up in Liga MX, Christian Pulisic’s hockey assist, Lautaro Martinez gets Inter Milan rolling, and Kevin Paredes scores. In the FA Cup fans are going mad chasing and megging referees. (32:20) In #AskAlexi the guys take a question from the YouTube comments comparing MLS to European second division teams, and from X wondering if a World Cup team could make a Champions League final? (59:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With transfer deadline day looming large in Europe’s Top 5 leagues, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss Gio Reyna’s uncertain situation at Dortmund and whether the clubs the seldom used playmaker has been linked with would actually be a good fit. (04:00) Then, more transfer talk as the guys react to the latest rumors doing the rounds as well as Cameron Carter-Vickers’ decision to extend his stay at Celtic. (20:34) Kevin Paredes, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Brandon Vazquez get their flowers in this week’s Americans Abroad segment, and Jimmy wants to know if the latter's hot start in Liga MX could see him unseat the likes of Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi for a starting spot on the national team. (33:07) With Nottingham Forest reportedly on the market for a new goalkeeper, the crew unpack Matt Turner’s Premier League numbers and whether the USMNT’s strongest position historically is now suddenly a problem spot. (46:43) And Jesse pays homage to Jurgen Klopp following the German manager’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. (58:08) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch 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, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 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

Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! USMNT midfield maestro Luca De La Torre tells the Morning Footy crew how his Celta de Vigo teammates reacted to his Copa Del Rey wonder goal, how he is adapting to life in Spain, and how the perception of American players is changing in Europe. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

James is joined by Wolves fan Bradley Parker and Manchester United fan Gary Robinson to discuss the latest at their clubs and preview next Thursday's GW22 meeting between the clubs at Molineux. Wolves were the only side to win at 3 games in the Premier League over the festive period and Monday's hard fought draw at Brighton meand spirits remain high ahead of the visit of United; but how much of a distraction is Sunday's crunch Black Country Derby against rivals West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup? For United, their inconsistencies continue, with a good performance of ten followed by a bad one. There's discussion on what's INEOS investment might change and whether Erik Ten Hag is likely to remain manager beyond this campaign. Plus, FPL chat with talking points including best Wolves attacking asset, Rayan Ait-Nouri's bonus return from AFCON, Rasmus Hojlund prospects, plus an overview of United's midfield assets. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James, live stream scheduled for 12pm GMT with an audio version to follow Today on Patreon: An A-Z Quiz of 2004 and the Patreon Final Group Stage Champions League Draw For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-jan-22nd-96961361 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 #WWFC #MUFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As MLS season both begins and wraps up, we have all the big name signings and transfers for you, plus new coaches, old friends, and some bizarre Champions League scheduling. Follow us on Instagram

‘I wouldn’t change a thing.’ Few players have experienced such incredible highs and devastating lows as Joe Gomez since the defender’s arrival from Charlton Athletic in 2015. From parading the biggest prizes in the game through the streets of Liverpool, to heart-wrenching injuries, Gomez has lived through despair and elation in equal measure. In the latest We Are Liverpool, we’ll learn how those moments aren’t reflected upon with regret, but with inspiration and an outlook on life that suggests they were key in shaping who he is today. Having played in many teams since joining the club, Gomez also shines light on what makes the current incarnation of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool so unique, the close relationship he has with Virgil van Dijk and why he was arguably the most sleep deprived during the 2019 Champions League parade. There’s also time to find out which of his Liverpool teammates from past and present was the most loved, which of the current crop are most serious about their fashion and which position is toughest to play; full-back or centre-half?

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch circle back on the USMNT’s friendly defeat to Slovenia and discuss their key takeaways from the January camp. (08:00) Then, the guys spin the conversation forward to March’s CONCACAF Nations League by revealing their locks for the 23-man roster (20:04) as well as weighing up the pros and cons of Gregg Berhalter playing with three at the back. (25:00) It was a weekend to forget for Matt Turner, but it wasn’t all doom and gloom for the Americans Abroad as the guys analyze Weston McKennie, Luca De La Torre and Josh Sargent’s upticks in form. (38:20) And Sergiño Dest’s comments about a return to Barcelona looking unlikely with Xavi still in charge sparks a discussion about the importance of maintaining professional relationships and two distinct approaches to managing big egos - fear versus persuasion. (46:55) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch 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, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 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

It’s Bundesliga and La Liga in focus this week, but before that, Musa and Ryan shout out a couple of other goings on from the weekend. Next up, it’s on to Bayer Leverkusen extending their lead and unbeaten run at the top of the Bundesliga, after another last-gasp winner (06:05) and Bayern’s surprise defeat at home to Werder Bremen. Dortmund comfortably got past Köln to go level on points with Leipzig in the Champions League race, with great performances by loanees Jadon Sancho and Ian Maatsen, and there was late drama for Darmstadt in the derby and for Freiburg against Hoffenheim. They then chat about La Liga (30:36), where Girona stayed top, Real Madrid escaped against Almeria, and Barcelona left it late to beat Betis. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch react to the USMNT’s first game of 2024, a largely flat performance in a 1-0 defeat to Slovenia. The guys analyze Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI and tactics, and go line-by-line to discuss how each player acquitted himself after eight days of January camp. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch 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, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 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

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to Jesse Marsch’s proposed starting lineup for Saturday’s friendly against Slovenia. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t include Diego Luna! (06:04) Then, the guys give flowers to Joe Scally and Venezia duo Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessman (23:40) before discussing Weston McKennie’s incredible form for Juventus and which midfielders they would displace from a fully-fit USMNT player pool (30:19). Gio Reyna’s situation at Dortmund looks untenable, but with super agent Jorge Mendes now fighting in his corner perhaps a move to greener pastures is just on the horizon? (37:40) And should Luciano Acosta get a U.S. passport, should Gregg Berhalter be the first person to congratulate the reigning MLS MVP? (48:11) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch 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, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 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

The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT and Vancouver White Caps forward Brian White to discuss his first time with the National team, the level of play at January camp, why New Jersey is such a hotbed for quality players, and his time spent with Vanni Sartini. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT player and recently awarded 2023 Young Player of the Year Kevin Paredes to the show to talk about the significance of the accomplishment, life at Wolfsburg, and expectations from coach Berhalter. The group also discuss the transition to playing in Europe, facing off against Bayern Munich, and Paredes weighs in on the "Animals" Best XI trend. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The consideration around which of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is better may eventually have been answered following the former’s World Cup achievement last year. But, for those that quietly need conversion, we ’ve had a look at how the brace’s ridiculously piled trophy lockers compare. Messi and Ronaldo are without distrustfulness the two greatest Footballer of their generation. Between them, they've scored over 1500 career goals and handed many times of inconceivable skills or game- winning prowess. They've also picked up nine - UCL, 17 domestic - titles, two senior international tournament title and dozens of other collaborative and individual commendations. Succeeding his World Cup heroics, Messi just collected his rearmost individual accolade by uplifting a history- outstretching eighth Ballon d’Or after assisting PSG hold their Ligue 1 title in 2022- 23 – and covering on to hold his FIFA ‘ The Best ’ award. The two era- outlining heroes are now into the nightfall years of their careers in the United States and Saudi Arabia individually, where they ’ve inescapably lifted yet more silver. There are aplenty out there who would like to form the explanation for one footballer over the other, but Messi and Ronaldo typically prefer to avoid accelerating contestation. In reality, it seems they do n’t mind each other at all. “ We ’re associates, ” Ronaldo narrated Marca in 2014. “ We ’re work amigos, so to talk, and so, obviously, we do n’t have a relation outside the world of football, just as we do n’t with a lot of other athletes. “ He tries to do his best for his club and for his national team, as I do, and there's a degree of rivalry with both of us trying to do the best for the teams we represent We've to look on this rivalry with a positive spirit because it’s a good thing. ” In 2018, when Ronaldo transferred to Juventus from Real Madrid, Messi stated FM Club 947 “ Although it was a bit tricky to see him win trophies, he gave La Liga prestige. ” Which of them, however, has the bigger collection of silver? We ’ve busted down both the awards they ’ve won with their separate clubs and national teams and those they ’ve held as individualities. Remark for the years in which the FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or were combined, we've numbered the award as a Ballon d’Or. We've also not contained top scorer or competition- especial individual awards, only those for which players in any European league are eligible. Lionel Messi Team Domestic La Liga 10( 2004- 05, 2005- 06, 2008- 09, 2009- 10, 2010- 11, 2012- 13, 2014- 15, 2015- 16, 2017- 18, 2018- 19) Ligue 1 2( 2021- 22, 2022- 23) Copa Del Rey 7( 2008- 09, 11-12, 14-15, 15-16, 16-17, 17-18, 20-21) Spanish Super Cup 8( 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019) Trophee des Champions 1( 2022) Continental Champions League 4( 2005- 06, 2008- 09, 2010- 11, 2014- 15) Leagues Cup x 1( 2023) UEFA Super Cup 3( 2009, 2011, 2015) Other FIFA Club World Cup 3( 2009, 2011, 2015) International World Cup 1( 2022) Copa America 1( 2021) Olympics 1( 2008) Total 42 Individual Ballon d’Or 8 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023) The Best FIFA Men’s Player 4 (2009, 2019, 2022 and 2023) UEFA Best Player in Europe 2 (2011 and 2015) Total 14 Cristiano Ronaldo Team Domestic English Premier League 3 ( 2006- 07, 2007- 08 and 2008- 09) La Liga 2( 2011- 12, 2016- 17) Serie A 2( 2018- 19, 2019- 20) English League Cup 2( 2005- 06 and 2008- 09) FA Cup 1( 2003- 04) Copa Del Rey 2( 2010- 11, 2013- 14) Coppa Italia 1( 2020- 21) Portuguese Super Cup 1( 2002) Community Shield 1( 2007) Spanish Super Cup 2( 2013, 2018) Italian Super Cup 2( 2019, 2021) Continental Champions League 5 (2007- 08, 2013- 14, 2015- 16, 2016- 17 and 2017- 18) UEFA Super Cup 2( 2014, 2017) Arab Club Champions Cup( 2023) Other FIFA Club World Cup 4( 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017) International UEFA European Championship 1( 2016) UEFA Nations League 1( 2019) Total 33 Individual Ballon d’Or 5( 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017) The Best FIFA Men’s Player 3( 2008, 2016, 2017) UEFA Best Player in Europe 3( 2014, 2016, 2017) Total 11

Susannah Collins and Charlie Davies meet up with 3x NWSL Shield Winner, 3x NWSL Coach of the Year, and current Seattle Reign coach Laura Harvey at the coaches convention. She reflects on the team's loss to Gotham FC in last year's final, what she expects from her team in the upcoming NWSL campaign, her future at Seattle, and her belief that the NWSL is still the top league for women's soccer. And finally, a discussion about the future of the USWNT and the depth of talent, and who her coaching inspirations are. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Jimbo and the Euro crew of Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and James Horncastle are back with all the major European leagues now back in full swing. Drama on Tuesday morning as Jose Mourinho is sacked by Roma. Hear why the fans loved him but the lack of Champions League football was no longer viable. What next for Jose? Pressure on Xavi at Barcelona after they’re hammered by Real Madrid in the Super Cup final. Outclassed by Carlo Ancelotti but can Barca afford to make a change? The Bundesliga is back with Leverkusen demonstrating their bottle, Kane scoring again and Sancho showing more than many expected. Ligue 1 returns with impressive away wins for PSG and Reims, and a remarkable away day for Lyon. Plus PSV’s winning streak and Nemanja Matic’s schooling dilemma. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30) • PART 2: Mourinho sacked by Roma (07.45) • PART 3: Real Madrid batter Barca in the Super Cup (20.00) • PART 4a: PSV make it 17 in a row (33.00) • PART 4b: The Bundesliga’s back and so is Sancho (35.00) • PART 5a: Serie A round-up (45.00) • PART 5b: Ligue 1 returns as PSG go 8 points clear (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off of signing for Arsenal, USWNT defender Emily Fox talks to the Morning Footy crew about her decision to leave NWSL for England, the linage of American Gunners, and competing against Emma Hayes in WSL before the Chelsea coach takes charge of the USWNT. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Sophia Smith joins the Morning Footy crew to discuss the new chapter Portland Thorns plan to write in 2024, NWSL’s free agency shakeup, making it into Alex Scott’s EAFC starting XI, and the effect Emma Hayes is already having on the USWNT player pool. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has came back Borussia Dortmund on loan until June. The England National team player enjoyed four positive years in Germany but his career pulled up following his much- expensive move to United. Jadon Sancho is back at Borussia Dortmund, connecting the Bundesliga side on loan from Manchester United until the last day of the season as he looks to kick- start a drawing up career. " When I ran into the altering room here and now, it smelled like coming home," Sancho stated after complete the signing of a six- month loan deal in Dortmund on Thursday — a deal which doesn't contain an opportunity for BVB to sign him back permanently. " I know about the club inside- out, I have constantly been actually near to the supporters today and I have noway lost contact with the people in count. I can not wait-anymore to have my teammates once again, get out on the pitch, practicing football with a smile on my expression, earn assists, scoring goals and assist the team qualify for the Champions League." England winger Sancho, 23, 1st flare onto the scene as a teenager in Dortmund, gaining 50 goals and grabing up 64 more for the Black and Yellows in 137 apps between 2017 and 2021. " Jadon is an autocratic contrast- maker and I am going forward to observing him in black and yellow once again soon," said Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl." He knows this club, our supporters and our city. truly though he hasn't played any competitive matches in recent months, we are confident that he will fast fit back in with us, detect his stylish performance and assist us to grabbing our season objects with his intelligence." After supporting lead Dortmund to a German Cup success in 2021, Sancho covered an€ 85 million( roughly$ 93 million) transfer to Premier League monsters United, but he has been unfit to reproduce his performance in Manchester. He has just handled nine goals for the record English champs in 58 Premier League matches, and a public dispute with United head trainer Erik Ten Hag caught him objected out of the team and pressed to train with the youth squad this season. Can Jadon Sancho improve Dortmund? Today come-back in Germany, Sancho will be going to help Dortmund better on a disappointing 1st- half of the season when the Bundesliga resumes this weekend. On a individual position, Sancho will similarly be appearing to renew a bringing up career and recharge faint confidence of a comeback to the England national football squad ahead of the European Championship in Germany this summer. Sancho has just played up onetime for England since failed a penalty-shot in the Euro 2020 final loss to Italy in July 2021, after which he – along with other teammates who failed penalties – was dominated to racist abuse on social media. But holding not demurred a ball in outrage since August 26, there are huge interrogative targets over his game- fitness. And with the loan deal containing no opportunity to buy, and Dortmund unfit to pay for Sancho permanently anyhow in terms of either transfer charge or salary, knockers have hinted that the Bundesliga side are effectively offering to" fix" Sancho without being to profit themselves. On the different angle, with talks in Germany indicating that Dortmund are just paying around€ 3m for Sancho while United remain to complete his wages, the deal could similarly be noted as mainly danger-free. Still, who delighted a good connection with Dortmund head trainer Edin Terzic already, can kick in indeed a slight way to a Dortmund strike which has proven remarkably blunted this season and assist the club cover a money- rolling position in coming season's modified Champions League, If Sancho. Whether Sancho will be carried in the Dortmund team for the journey to recently raised Darmstadt on Saturday remains to be seen.

The MF crew discuss the differences between international and domestic playing in the women's game. From what you gain playing over seas from style and perspective to how you grow both on and off the pitch and if the hiring of Emma Hayes to coach the USWNT will make playing abroad more appealing to Americans. The group also chat about how the NWSL values athleticism more than technical ability, the breaking news as Emily Fox officially joins Arsenal and how beneficial that will be for her, and finally, Ali Krieger talk about her own experience playing overseas and had she not, representing the US on the international probably wouldn't have happened. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The MF team draft their EA FC Women's Team of the Year position by position from a 4-3-3 perspective. The group breakdown their choices and explain why they were picked. The group also talk about Mary Earps and her impact in net from her play to her jersey selling out within minutes multiple times. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The MF team take a break from the norm and sit down with Ali Krieger to reflect on Gotham FC's 2023 season from start to finish. They discuss going from worst to first, the Juan Carlos Amorós effect as manager, Krieger's role in the team as a defender, Darian calling Lynn Williams the best defensive forward in the world, Krieger carrying the weight of retirement throughout the season, and how Gotham won in style. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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