International Success

The Atlético Madrid and Argentina striker’s sensational freekick against Barcelona showed that the consummate team player is capable of more Sign up for Jonathan Wilson’s World Cup guide newsletter Julián Alvarez has his detractors, but even they can no longer deny he belongs at the game’s highest levels. Still only 26, the Argentinian striker has an impressive collection of honors: two Premier League titles, a Champions League, a Copa Libertadores, two Copa Américas, a pre-bloat Club World Cup. And oh yeah, the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Champions League, won within in a half-year span. He has been key for many of the teams that won those titles, yet is often cast as a supporting player rather than a star. Those Premier Leagues and the Champions League with Manchester City were more directly (and rightly) credited to Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Rodri. When Argentina snapped their international drought with a Copa, a World Cup, and another Copa for good measure, it was framed almost entirely in the context of Lionel Messi’s legacy.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the US as the Republic of Ireland lose again whilst the Club World Cup continues to swelter. Wiegman doesn't sweat on the fitness of Beth Mead. Clancy on special talent Elding. Lyon's woe could give Crystal Palace a European reprieve. Is Hugo Ekitike an Arteta man? Will Victor Gyokeres get the move he craves so badly? Nottingham Forest to sign a Brazilian number 9. And Lee Carsley celebrates more international success. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

It’s the final episode before the summer break! Musa and Ryan chat about Gareth Southgate stepping down as England manager, after one of the most successful periods for the England men’s team (02:37). They then move on to the Euros final itself, with Spain’s win making them the first men’s team to win four Euros (12:33). They are then joined by ESPN’s Luis Miguel Echegaray (30:02) to talk about how Argentina followed up their World Cup triumph with a second consecutive Copa América win, as well as the chaos that preceded the final in Miami. Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Guest: Luis Miguel Echegaray 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.

Kylian Mbappe once more shone brightly on the world's stage as he helped France through to consecutive World Cup finals. He is a superstar on the pitch, yet look around Qatar and you won't see a lot of, if any, shirts with his name on the back which is a surprise given that he plays his club football for Qatari backed PSG. Joining Adam Leventhal to discuss "brand Mbappe" and its future is The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Charlotte Harpur. Off the back of yet more french success we discuss why the France camp is so united and what fears they have ahead of Sunday's final, if any. And in the final it's Messi v Mbappe, club mates at PSG, making this final a great success for the French club and its owners. Plus, Adam Leventhal managed to grab a word with elusive Manchester United owner Avram Glazer post match, hear what he had to say on the sale of his club, and whether it is in fact a "sale". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a weekend on the pitch! England finally brought it home and Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down the impact and ramifications of the country's first trophy since 1966. (32:16)Back stateside, MLS lost its ever-living mind this past week with late-game heroics, 8-goal shootouts, and US Open cup-sets. Will Sebastian Druissi take home the MVP? (16:40) Is Philadephia the best team in the league? (18:30)We also break down Juventus and USMNT star Weston McKennie's injury (42:39) and debate if John Brooks is set for a move to MLS. (69:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reacting to a historic day for English football, Jimbo is joined by Raphael Honigstein, Charlotte Harpur, Daniel Storey and Nick Miller. England are European champions, defeating Germany at Wembley after extra-time. The Lionesses were grafting years before Sunday’s final. Can this be a landmark moment, not just in England but in Germany and around the world? Less significantly, Liverpool claim the Community Shield beating title rivals Man City 3-1. Is Darwin Nuñez more vital to the Reds than Erling Haaland is to City? And might Pep regret letting Raheem Sterling go? Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo is never far away from the headlines as we debate where his next destination might be. Plus the majesty of Musiala and the brilliance of Burnley. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: England win the Euros (01.30) • PART 2a: Liverpool win the Community Shield (26.00) • PART 2b: Bayern win the Super Cup & other Bundesliga goings on (36.00) • PART 3: Ronaldo on his way and the return of the EFL (45.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.It's an exciting time in Canadian soccer and we're in a celebratory mood this episode with Canada getting ever closer to reaching the World Cup in Qatar and the Whitecaps getting set for their first MLS playoff campaign since 2017. Happy days and we have it all covered for you in this episode.We start off on the international stage as Canada made it six points from six in World Cup qualifying in Edmonton and they finish 2021 at the top of the Octo. We look back at the big talking points from the wins over Costa Rica and Mexico and get the inside scoop from our man on the ground at Commonwealth Stadium. Have Canada all but assured a top four finish? Where will the next match against the US be played? We chat about all of this and more.Moving back to domestic matters, as the Whitecaps get set to head to Kansas City in playoff action, we look at the team's poor postseason record, preview the KC match, and chat one-on-one with 'Caps head coach Vanni Sartini.And there's still time for our feature interview this episode as we sit down for a chat with the 'Caps leading scorer Brian White about his career so far, coming to Vancouver, and the game against KC.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.00: Intro and football cards11.05: Canada are top of the Octo71.16: Whitecaps playoff record and playoff optimism82.13: Vanni Sartini interview91.45: Sporting KC v Whitecaps playoff preview107.00: Brian White interview134.37: Wavelength - Embrace - World At Your Feet

Welcome to Episode 20 of Glory Days of Gold. This week's episode is brought to you by our sponsor Gordon Henderson and Styleachair Events Decor Company . Much thanks and appreciation for the continued support.Recorded across two continents, Glory Days of Gold brings you a regular dose of East Fife FC and Scottish football chat, with a splattering of interesting interviews, fun segments, and music thrown in along the way.The 2020/21 Scottish League One season is underway, but it was a losing start for East Fife in a 3-1 defeat at Cove Rangers. A reality check? Something to worry about? Or a mere blip along the way? It is only game one after all. We pick over the bones of the game and we also talk about a highly successful week for Scotland on the international stage.We also kick off our East Fife Fan TV as Luke Aitken and Doug Pirie join us to talk all things black and gold.Plus we find out if East Fife captain Kevin Smith fancies a chocolate digestive and what is Bobby Linn's favourite jam? Also the Scotland 1982 World Cup Squad feature in this week's football music section Wavelength and Dundee band Gloryhammer feature in this week's Have You Heard?.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.22: Cove Rangers v East Fife postgame analysis - with audio from Darren Young23.00: East Fife Fan TV with guests Luke Aitken and Doug Pirie65.35 Have You Heard? - Gloryhammer - Hail To Crail!75.22: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive – Nathan 'Fash' Austin77.37: Scotland win three times in a week!85.19: Wavelength - Scotland 1982 World Cup Squad - We Have A Dream92.05: Mailbag101.12: Bobby Linn's favourite jam

No international team has typified the last ten years of football better than Spain and their three trophies in a row between 2008 and 2012. With a group of all-time great players such as Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Xabi Alonso, Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos, La Furia Roja dominated the international landscape for our first five years in the studio. Those teams were a joy to watch and a joy to talk about, and here we reminisce on what was undoubtedly one of the greatest eras in football history. 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.