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Javier Mascherano stepped down as Inter Miami head coach, leaving Lionel Messi and his teammates in an unexpected situation. This Tuesday, Inter Miami were hit with news that shakes their stability and raises questions about the future: Javier Mascherano has stepped down as head coach, leaving a void to fill for Lionel Messi and his teammates for the remainder of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. “Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano announced today his decision to step down as the Club’s head coach for personal reasons,” the club announced in a statement on its official website. “Mascherano departs the Club along with the coaching staff that arrived with him in January 2024.” Mascherano’s departure comes as a surprise given the timing. Fewer than three months have passed since the start of the 2026 season, and there is still plenty left to play for, with Inter Miami still competing in MLS—currently sitting third in the Eastern Conference—and with the Leagues Cup yet to be played. However, the Herons’ performances and results at the start of this year have fallen short of those in 2025. The early elimination against Nashville SC in the Concacaf Champions Cup was a major blow for the club, and their recent showings in league play have also been underwhelming. Javier Mascherano has decided to bring his tenure as Head Coach to an end. A champion who, together with his staff, will always be part of the @InterMiamiCF family and forever linked to our first star. 🔗 https://t.co/fHUABSFBhp pic.twitter.com/LFJ61zB6y3 — Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) April 14, 2026 Even so, Mascherano’s tenure at Inter Miami remains extremely positive overall. He led the club to its first MLS title last year, an achievement that had eluded them during Messi’s early years in the United States. In addition, they advanced to the knockout stages of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after defeating European giants Porto, in what stands as the most important victory in club history. Mascherano explains his decision to step down from Inter Miami In the same statement published on the club’s official website, Inter Miami shared comments from Javier Mascherano explaining the reasons behind his decision to leave the club in the middle of the 2026 season. “I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head coach of Inter Miami CF,” began the Argentine coach. “I would like to thank the Club for the trust they placed in me… I also want to thank the fans and La Familia, because none of this would have been possible without them.” On the impact Inter Miami have had on his life and career, he added: “I will always carry with me the memory of our first star, and wherever I am, I will continue to wish the Club all the best moving forward. I have no doubt that the Club will continue to achieve success in the future. Sending you all a big hug, and thank you for everything.” Who will replace Mascherano at Inter Miami? With Mascherano’s departure confirmed, Inter Miami’s priority now is to refocus on their MLS campaign. Regarding the team’s immediate future, the Herons provided details on the steps they will take to replace the Argentine coach. “Guillermo Hoyos will assume the role of First Team head coach for the upcoming matches,” the club announced in the same statement. “Hoyos is a former professional footballer with more than 20 years of playing experience, as well as a coach and sporting director with extensive international experience in the football world.” Hoyos was already part of the Florida side’s sporting structure: “Since joining Inter Miami CF, he has been responsible for overseeing and advancing the Club’s professional pathway development structure, while also serving as sporting director up to now.” For now, his first challenge will be an away match against Colorado Rapids on Saturday in MLS.

The team crashed out of the Champions Cup at the hands of MLS rivals Nashville and have also drawn the first two games at their lavish new stadium.

The reigning MLS Cup Champions will have a new head coach at the helm. Javier Mascherano has stepped down as the club’s head coach for personal reasons, Inter Miami announced Tuesday. Guillermo Hoyos will assume the role of First Team head coach for the upcoming matches after previously being responsible for overseeing and advancing the ... Read more

Following an impressive debut with Olympique Lyon, Real Madrid have reportedly decided to bring Endrick back, teaming him with Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé. Consequently, los Blancos might allow another offensive star to depart in an effort to balance the roster. After struggling for playing time under Xabi Alonso, Endrick and Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to a loan move to boost his 2026 World Cup chances with Brazil national team. Seizing this opportunity, the 19-year-old striker has thrived at Olympique Lyon. As a result, Los Blancos reportedly plan to count on his return for the 2026-27 season, joining Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé in the attacking line. According to Mario Cortegana, via The Athletic, Real Madrid have decided to count on Endrick for the 2026–27 season. With this, the Brazilian would end his loan spell at Olympique Lyon at the end of the season, in order to become part of Los Blancos’ attacking line. Despite this, he may not be an undisputed starter, but instead earn playing time as a backup to Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappé, though with a more prominent role than in his previous spell. With Endrick’s return reportedly decided, Los Blancos have opted not to count on Gonzalo García. Although the Spaniard impressed at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, he has not managed to secure a place in the team’s rotation. In an effort to prioritize his development, Real Madrid would look to sell him so he can gain playing time, while still maintaining control over his future through a buy-back clause, a percentage of any future sale, or a right of first refusal. Unlike Gonzalo García, the Brazilian striker may be compatible with Vinicius and Kylian Mbappé. Having a privileged vision and creative capacity, Endrick could become a wildcard for Real Madrid’s offense. In his Ligue One tenure, he has scored three goals and contributed five assists in eleven games, proving to be differential. For that reason, he could emerge as a solid boost to the offense, as they have battled to perform this season without the Frenchman. Olympique Lyon star Endrick, loaned by Real Madrid. Endrick’s comeback may lead a Real Madrid’s offense rebuild Throughout the 2025-26 season, Real Madrid have experienced quite inconsistent performances from several of their players. Not only Gonzalo García but also Franco Mastantuono and Rodrygo Goes have been relegated to secondary roles. Because of this, Los Blancos could take advantage of Endrick’s return to lead a rebuild of their attack, allowing some players to leave in order to maintain balance. In case Endrick’s arrival is confirmed, Gonzalo García would leave the team permanently, with Como 1907 in Serie A showing interest, along with clubs from England, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, according to Fabrizio Romano. Alongside him, Franco Mastantuono could seek a loan move after losing his place to Brahim Díaz and Federico Valverde in the rotation. Rodrygo Goes seemed destined to leave Real Madrid, as he went from an undisputed starter to a rotational player. However, his ACL injury could complicate his departure, as he may look to fully recover at Los Blancos and then decide his future. Because of this, the team’s reinforcements seem likely to focus on defense and midfield, leaving only Endrick’s return as the main attacking addition for the next season.

Chelsea have been advised to sack Liam Rosenior after their latest defeat at the hands of Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Jamal Musiala has responded to a wild claim from Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn that he should skip this summer’s World Cup. The 40-cap Germany international has endured an injury-plagued s…

Emile Heskey has named Barcelona and Manchester United as one of two possible destinations for Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer.

Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney has encouraged Gabriel Pec to replicate his Champions Cup form in MLS ahead of their trip to Austin FC. The Galaxy lost 4-2 against Toluca in their Champions Cup quarter-final first leg, though Pec managed to get on the scoresheet for the MLS side. Pec is the top […] The post Austin FC v Los Angeles Galaxy: Vanney urges Pec to replicate Champions Cup form in MLS appeared first on Soccer News.

Paulinho’s hat-trick propelled Toluca to a 4-2 win over LA Galaxy in the first leg of their Champions Cup quarter-final tie. The 33-year-old featured for Portugal in last month’s international break, and did his chances of making Roberto Martinez’s World Cup squad no harm with a superb showing on Wednesday. Nicolas Castro put Toluca ahead […] The post Toluca 4-2 LA Galaxy: Paulinho hat-trick seals first-leg advantage appeared first on Soccer News.

Son Heung-Min and Dénis Bouanga continue to get all the attention, but 20-year-old David Martínez is enjoying a breakout season at LAFC. The Venezuelan scored two brilliant goals to seal LAFC’s 3-0 win over defending Concacaf Champions Cup champion Cruz Azul in the first leg of their quarterfinal series at BMO Stadium. La Máquina had the early edge in play, […] The post David Martínez steals show in LAFC win over Cruz Azul appeared first on Soccer America.

Lionel Messi marked the opening of Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium with a goal, but the Herons had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Austin FC. For Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, the opening marked the end of a long journey to find a permanent soccer home in Miami. “To see this stadium come to life, […] The post MLS: LAFC and Nashville SC head into Champions Cup play with conference leads appeared first on Soccer America.

Chelsea won the first edition of the newly revamped Club World Cup last summer

La Comisión de Árbitros de la CONMEBOL informa la sustitución del árbitro principal para el partido entre Junior (COL) vs. Palmeiras (BRA), por la Fecha 1 de la Fase de Grupos de la CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026: Facundo Tello (ARG) será reemplazado por Maximiliano Ramírez (ARG).

Luke Walker/Getty Images Luis Enrique delivered a Champions League title to PSG for the first time in club history. The post Luis Enrique’s Future at PSG Reportedly Close to Being Decided appeared first on PSG Talk.

Chelsea face off against PSG in a rematch of the Club World Cup final! Can Chelsea repeat their results from the summer? Or will PSG get revenge in the Champions League? Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sounders FC Pod-Cast returns with a must-listen episode as hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans sit down with Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer for a wide-ranging, candid conversation. Schmetzer takes listeners behind the scenes of last season’s Club World Cup and Leagues Cup, sharing stories and insights you won’t hear anywhere else. He opens up about his coaching journey — from his early days as an assistant to leading the Sounders from the top — and dives into the intense competiti...

The London derbies continue coming thick and fast for Premier League leaders Arsenal, whose next all-capital clash comes at home to Brentford on Wednesday evening. The Gunners were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea over the weekend, while the European-chasing Bees took down Burnley 3-1 on home soil. Match preview In ordinary circumstances, a point away to Club World Cup

Sam Cox and Liam Loftus are joined by Marcus Bettinelli for a deep dive into the life and career of the City goalkeeper. Marcus reflects on his route into football, being coached by his dad Vic, his memorable years at Fulham including that unforgettable promotion win at Wembley and his move to Chelsea, where he adapted to life as a third-choice keeper. He also talks about his time in the US for the Club World Cup and how he’s settling into life at Manchester City. Watch the full video version of this podcast on City+ now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s strong start to the season and discuss whether the Gunners are primed to win the Premier League title. Then, they’re joined by fashion designer and soccer fanatic KidSuper to talk about his love for the game, designing official Club World Cup jerseys, his connection with Ronaldinho, and future sports collaborations.

Welcome to The Future of Football, a special three part series asking the biggest questions shaping the game from the impact of the Club World Cup to whether anyone can keep up with the Premier League. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, which direction is the power, the politics and money around the game heading? The Athletic's Matt Slater and Adam Crafton join host Adam Leventhal for episode one to discuss the direction of travel for club football. We also hear from Maheta Molango, the CEO of the PFA English player’s union, on governance and burn-out, plus we’ll get the take of Ronan Evain, the executive director of Football Supporters Europe, on the contentious issue of playing domestic games abroad. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, Maheta Molango, Ronan Evain Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Abi Paterson Producers: Jay Beale, Guy Clarke, Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'One on One' from Sky Sports returns for the new Premier League season! Joe Thomlinson and Juliette Ferrington are back with the podcast that takes you inside training grounds for candid 'one on one' interviews with some of the biggest names in football. In our first episode of series two, Jules sits down with the Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola, who opens up about the pressures of last season, how playing in the Club World Cup could actually help his team this campaign, his new look backroom staff and seeing Oasis live! If you're new to One on One, please give us a follow on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode: https://podfollow.com/one-on-one-from-sky-sports. Don't forget, as well as listening to the podcast you can watch our interviews on our Sky Sports YouTube channels, on Sky Sports News and on skysports.com. Listen to every episode of One on One from Sky Sports here: skysports.com/one-on-one You can listen to One on One on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play One on One from Sky Sports". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football To get in touch with us, please email: [email protected] 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]

Premier League Weekend Roundup: Arsenal, Man City, and Liverpool Won The English Premier League started its 2025/26 season this weekend, and most of the favorites picked up all three points. Liverpool and Manchester City scored four goals in their matches, while Arsenal edged Manchester United 1-0. Liverpool and City Scored Four in Victory Both the […] The post Premier League Weekend Roundup: Arsenal, Man City, and Liverpool Won appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

The new season is almost here, so it's time to get back to it with some brand new Blue Moon Podcast nonsense. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to review the Club World Cup campaign, discuss the transfer business so far, and preview the upcoming match with Wolves.Sam Rosbottom runs through the big stories that we've missed since we've not been on air, while we discuss the major talking points going into the new campaign... What will a Bernardo Silva-led dressing room look like? Which players will be on the coach to Molineux and what will it mean for those that aren't? What's going on with the goalkeepers?Dave Azzopardi from Talking Wolves is on the show to explain how their preparations have gone for the new season. Plus, because it's a bit of a busier summer than usual, we've got an early set of alternative highlights... That's before we get to the monstrosity that is the brand new 'rain' kit...==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of our two part Premier League preview, Rog and Rory complete their breakdown of every team in the top flight, including if Mikel Arteta's love for details will be enough to get Arsenal over the second place hump, if Chelsea's Club World Cup win will be a help or hinderance for them this season, and why Thomas Frank to Tottenham is maybe the most sensible appointment ever made. Plus, Rog and Rory give their picks for the top four teams in the table, as well as who will get the dreaded drop to the Championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guardiola: ‘Rodri Won’t be at His Best for Man City until September’ Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, revealed that his star midfielder, Rodri, won’t be at his best, at least until mid-September, as he is still recovering from his injury. However, Guardiola is still hoping that the Spanish international can play some minutes in some […] The post Guardiola: ‘Rodri Won’t be at His Best for Man City until September’ appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Day 3 of Correspondent Week concludes with Gary Mantle joining James to talk all things Chelsea including all the summer incomings and outgoings. One of those who has arrived is Joao Pedro has starred at the Club World Cup, but many are bemused by his current 50%+ ownership in FPL, though Gary thinks that at 7.5 he may well be underpriced! He's not the only Blues asset with high ownership with Cole Palmer likely to be a lock for many FPL managers for GW1. There's also conversation on defensive assets including Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella and Levi Colwill, Alternative attacking assets such as Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez are debated and could Moises Caicedo be the standout 5.5? Plus, there's thoughts on what could yet happen in the transfer market and how some who are leaving the club but staying in the Premier League could do for FPL. Follow Gary on on Twitter/x: https://x.com/Phantomantle Next on Correspondent Week: ep.13 with Jonny Pringle on Manchester City Tomorrow on Correspondent Week: Jonny Pringle on Manchester City, Sean Norton on Everton, Bradley Parker on Wolves and Lee Jackson on Aston Villa Tonight on Patreon: The Debrief with Suj on today's four Podcasts (IT+) and After The Podcast with today's Correspondents (AT) Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo 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 #FantasyPremierLeague #FPL #Chelsea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City to Send Two Young Stars to Girona Manchester City are reportedly ready to send two of its young talents, Vitor Reis and Claudio Echeverri, on loan for this upcoming season. The City are keen on getting both players on loan to their partner club, Girona, to gain more playing time. Man City to […] The post Manchester City to Send Two Young Stars to Girona appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

The off-season isn’t really off these days as the footballing calendar never seems to pause for breath, notes Soccer 360 Magazine Gaby McKay In the...

Meeds is joined by Jay to discuss the weeks happenings at Chelsea FC. The FIFA Club World Cup Champions Chelsea are on holiday but still busy as ever in the transfer market. With talks about Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons agreeing personal term, Chelsea's transfer business looks to be reaching its conclusion. The boys also discuss all things Chelsea including: The Club World Cup Conclusion Jay gives Maresca his dues Xavi Simons & Jorrel Hato Tactics board - Options Do we need Isak? Are we in the hunt for the title this season? Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another special guest joins the podcast this week: Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnak sits down with Zak and Brad to breakdown his football career from the Dutch league to RSL and now as a Sounder. The four-year Sounders No. 11 also gives more insight into the club's performance in the Club World Cup, and reveals which all-time Sounder great he wishes he had played with. Then, the guys give a quick preview on Saturday's upcoming road match vs Atlanta United and give some of their thoughts on t...

Chelsea's 24/25 officially ended with their massive win in the Club World Cup champion, and with that we have taken a look back at the season in full for a review! In this second part of our two part series, we rated the midfielders and attackers, and also gave out some awards and superlatives! Complete our 24/25 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/h1Tn7rvBQ8tPgvza6 Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea's 24/25 officially ended with their massive win in the Club World Cup champion, and with that we have taken a look back at the season in full for a review! We rated Chelsea's transfers in and out, their loans, and began to share our ratings for the squad members! Complete our 24/25 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/h1Tn7rvBQ8tPgvza6 Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meeds has a solo chat with the listeners talking after Chelsea's FIFA Club World Cup victory. After smashing the European Champions 3-0 in the final, Meeds tries to make sense of it all by evaluating the individual performances as well as Maresca's tactical exploits. Topics: Brief season overview. Cucurella's flowers Colwilll's growth Caicedo's supremacy. Palmer - Mr Finals What next for the world Champions? Can we challenge for the UCL & PL? Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re almost a week on now from Chelsea being crowned World Champions after a brilliant victory against PSG in New York. On today’s episode, we’re looking back at the best moments and stories from the show across the tournament. From stunning goals and huge upsets, to stories of close encounters with sharks and partying with the winners - there was a lot going on! Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat and we're joined this episode by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo.Football brings highs and lows and if you're a Whitecaps fan, you've had some pretty wild swings of those in the past week as the team scraped by CPL side Valour FC in the Canadian Championship, lost heavily in MLS to Colorado Rapids, then bounced back in style and started to look a little bit like their old selves in a big win at Houston Dynamo four days later.We delve into the talking points coming out of those three matches and happenings off the pitch, as Pedro Vite gets transferred to Mexico and a new Peruvian is coming to town. Are the 'Caps set up for the season run-in? What are the expectations now? And what help is still needed?Plus there's still time to look at the upcoming Canadian Championship semi-finals and the tough task facing the Whitecaps, we cast our eyes over the first half of the 2025 CPL season, and talk about the FIFA Club World Cup final. All of this and music-wise, Frank Black continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Longpigs and Heavy Stereo, and My Brother Woody return in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - Vancouver Rise, Club World Cup10.47: Whitecaps results rollercoaster in full swing in Colorado and Houston40.00: Whitecaps San Diego preview and the lie of the land in MLS West56.18: Milkshake Man - Emmanuel Sabbi58.46: Whitecaps transfer comings and goings75.25: Canadian Championship semis set93.30: CPL midseason review111.00: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - The A to Z of Football

If the Devundlings had a younger and stranger distant cousin, it would be the "Summer of Soccer Awards." That's right, we're gathered here to look back on the Gold Cup and Club World Cup by handing out some of our awards from this busy soccer summer here in America. The goal of the summer, the surprise of the summer, the match of the summer, the player of the summer and so much more! So sit back and enjoy our 2025 Summer of Soccer award spectacular! If you're looking for even more Caught Offside content, head on over to our premium channel, Caught Offside Plus! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CLUB WORLD CUP: what Chelsea's shocking win in the CWC final says about their title chances, making sense of PSG's ridiculous reaction to losing and the trophy lift heard round the world featuring Cole Palmer vs Donald Trump HALFTIME: What If you could choose where Gio Reyna goes when he leaves Dortmund this summer... where's he landing (and impact on his chance of making WC26)? ROUND THE WORLD: transfer talk f/t "Not My Tottenham Hotspur" (in a good way) plus Liverpool and Newcastle tet-a-tet over Isak and Ekitike STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Chelsea dominated PSG 3-0 to lift the Club World Cup trophy, thanks to Cole Palmer’s brace. Alexi and Mosse break down the success of the tournament and what it means leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Then, we shift focus to the U.S. Men’s National Team as the fall friendly slate is unveiled. Matchups against Korea Republic, Japan, Ecuador, and Australia will set the stage for key player evaluations. We also dive into the latest transfer buzz including Josh Sargent’s EPL aspirations, Gio Reyna possibly moving to LAFC, and the never-ending Weston McKennie saga.In MLS, can Lionel Messi extend his unreal scoring streak against FC Cincinnati? We preview Wednesday’s massive Eastern Conference matchups and how the playoff picture is shaping up.On the women’s side, the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarterfinals are here. We preview all four matchups, loaded with history and firepower.Plus, in #AskAlexi, the guys discuss the possibility of the USMNT winning a World Cup in their lifetime. A voicemail digs into the origin of Statman Mosse’s nickname, and celebrating the New York Cosmos return wraps the episode. Intro (0:00)Chelsea Wins CWC (6:32)USMNT Upcoming Schedule (19:19)Transfer News: Weah, McKennie, Sargent, Reyna on the Move? (22:14)Messi’s Historic Run (32:19)UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Quarterfinals Kickoff (41:09)#AskAlexi: Will the USMNT ever win the World Cup in Alexi’s lifetime? (45:23)One for the Road: Cosmos are Back (52:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was the new revamped tournament any better than it was before? Did the players enjoy playing in it? What lessons have we learnt ahead of the World Cup next summer? Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also debate which players made it into the Team of the Tournament and who has made a name for themselves going into next season. Sign up to the newsletter here: therestisfootball.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola run through the gambit of USMNT storylines. First up, Ecuador and Australia have been announced as October’s friendly opponents - what can we learn from those matchups (04:05)? Then, on the topic of irreplaceability, the crew agrees that Christian Pulisic remains Mauricio Pochettino's MVP (07:31). Josh Sargent’s next move goes under the microscope - is Burnley or Wolfsburg the better fit for his game (23:30)? And is LAFC is the right landing spot for Gio Reyna to get back on track with the national team (31:16)? With FIFA’s Club World Cup officially in the books, what does it reveal about what’s coming at the 2026 World Cup (40:26)? And a conversation about Gaga Slonina’s development path at Chelsea - can the Chicago native break through at Chelsea (51:23)? 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

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. After Chelsea's Club World Cup win at the weekend, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by author Nick Purewal, who discusses his book Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC about the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich and the sale of Chelsea FC. Here we give a unique insight into the unprecedented chaos surrounding Chelsea during their 2022 sale, including behind-the-scenes details of Abramovich's involvement in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, a near-poisoning event, and the tumultuous sale process of the club that led to current owner Todd Boehly buying the club. 00:00 Introduction 04:51 Abramovich's Role and the War's Impact 07:35 The Rapid Downfall and Sanctions 16:04 Abramovich's Involvement in Peace Talks 19:28 The Poisoning Incident 26:10 Skepticism and Vindication 29:52 Legal Confusion and Government Challenges 31:47 Chelsea's Struggles Under Sanctions 35:23 The High-Stakes Sale Process 38:48 The Bidding War Heats Up 44:26 Jim Ratcliffe's Last-Minute Bid 50:10 The Aftermath and Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well there we have it, ladies and gents. The key is in the trophy and the curtain has finally come down on the Club World Cup. So now it’s time for Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy to reveal their predictions for what was a rather, let’s say ‘unique’ tournament. It’s fair to say we had a pretty varied selection when it came to notable mad s***. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Find us on Bluesky, X, 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: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're recapping the Club World Cup in its entirety this time! Now that all MLS sides have finished their participation in this tournament, we're here to recap how MLS performed and where it leaves MLS standing on the world stage. We also discuss the tournament as a whole and weather or not it was a success and what can be fixed going forward. Let us know your thoughts! 0:00 - Scarf of the Week; 5:00 - MLS perfo...

Rog and Rory break down Chelsea's shock Club World Cup Final win over PSG and discuss what this trophy means for the new season. Plus they talk big picture questions about the tournament and wonder whether this was a success for FIFA, for world football, for both, or...for neither? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chelsea’s victory in the Club World Cup, how much Bayern Munich will miss Jamal Musiala and the transfers of Mohammed Kudus, Anthony Elanga and Noni Madueke were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by JJ Bull, features Seb Stafford-Bloor & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. Chip Somodevilla / Staff / Getty Images North America via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea are the new Club World Cup champions beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Gianni Infantino says the competition has marked a new era for club football. But has the Club World Cup really been a success? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea Correspondent Gary Mantle joins James to discuss last night's Club World Cup Final where Chelsea humbled favourites PSG by 3-0 goals to nil. But how does this feel to be a Chelsea fan? Does it feels as big as other successes such as the Champions League? And how did it feel to support a team that was in the competition? There's discussion on last night's key moments and takeaways, what may be next for this new tournament and more. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: David Hunter joins James for The Transfer Window Show Today on Patreon: The Patreon Q'N'A with Sam Brennan and What The Numbers Say ALL CONTENT ON PLANET FPL PATREON IS FREE BETWEEN JULY 7TH AND JULY 17TH! SIMPLY SIGN UP AS A FREE MEMBER @ WWW.PATREON.COM/PLANETFPL For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-134055945 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 #ClubWorldCup #CWC #FIFA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Tim Spiers and Liam Twomey for company after a shock result in New Jersey. Chelsea are crowned world champions with a 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup final. How did they do it? How good is Enzo Maresca? And can they challenge for the Premier League title? England are through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Euros after a 6-1 demolition of Wales. But even though they were runners up, have they ended up on the good side of the draw? Where Crystal Palace end up is a big debate right now as UEFA demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League for breaching multi-club ownership rules. Are the Eagles victims of their own naivety? And there’s some big transfers going on in the Premier League. Gyökeres to Arsenal, Henderson to Brentford and who’s that masquerading as Daniel Levy in North London? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Chelsea 3-0 PSG (01.00) • PART 2: England 6-1 Wales (32.00) • PART 3a: Palace demoted to the Conference League (37.00) • PART 3b: Gibbs-White to Spurs? (45.00) • PART 3c: Gyökeres to Arsenal (51.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the fallout from the Club World Cup as Donald Trump is centre-stage. UEFA and FIFA continue some frosty relations. Trump wants football to 'unite the world'. Wiegman doesn't care who her England side plays but is keen to continue progress. Wilkinson wants to inspire the next gen. Mark Travers set to join Everton as back-up for Jordan Pickford. Evan Ferguson's move to Roma looks to be imminent. And a transfer gossip round-up to finish. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join