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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis hailed Scott McTominay’s impact and personality, both on and off the field, ahead of the Partenopei’s match against Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. McTominay, who joined from Manchester United in 2024, has become a key figure under Antonio Conte, starting 24 of Napoli’s 31 Serie A matches this season. […] The post ´He´s like an actor, very elegant, very serious´ – De Laurentiis heaps praise on McTominay appeared first on Soccer News.

Despite arriving as a full-fledged veteran, Cristiano Ronaldo managed to make a solid impact at Juventus. Nevertheless, former executive Fabio Paratici reveals that the Portuguese created a problem within the team with his imposing goal-scoring quality. After shining for several years at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo made the drastic decision to leave the club, heading to Juventus. Although he arrived as a full-fledged veteran, he managed to showcase his imposing quality, leading the attack. Nevertheless, former executive Fabio Paratici reveals that the Ronaldo created a major problem in the squad with his dominant goal-scoring ability. “Precious for Juve (on Ronaldo’s arrival), important for everyone since Mourinho later was at Roma—a league needs great characters. We all wanted the Champions League, and in our first year we could have won it… The problem was that by scoring a goal per game, Cristiano made life too easy for his teammates, who had already won so much. That’s why we changed coaches, to try to restructure,” Fabio Paratici said, via Corriere della Sera. In his first season with the Vecchia Signora, the Portuguese managed to score 28 goals and provide 14 assists in 48 matches. With this, he established as the team’s most productive player. Far from being an isolated performance, he went on to improve his output, scoring more than 35 goals in the next two seasons. Despite this, they failed to shine in the Champions League, piling up disappointment after disappointment. While Paratici’s words might sound like a subtle jab at Ronaldo, this is far from the case. Instead, Fabio was aiming to deliver a strong criticism of Juventus’ squad, which stopped contributing collectively as they used to. Even though the Portuguese was shining, the team seemed to place the entire offensive burden on him, moving away from the collective approach seen in previous seasons. Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus celebrates with the TIMVISION cup. Ronaldo shined in the scoring side, but Juventus couldn’t keep up Throughout his tenure at Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo consistently demonstrated that he was a player on another level. Across 134 matches, he scored 101 goals and provided 28 assists. His presence on the pitch guaranteed Juventus world-class attacking output, representing a clear step up in quality. However, the roster struggled to maintain a cohesive and fluid style of play, with serious concerns arising in both the midfield and defensive line. Despite his remarkable scoring ability, Ronaldo could not shoulder the team’s entire creative and defensive workload. Unlike in previous seasons, his teammates failed to provide structural solidity, offering little security against opponents. Rather than building the roster around his strengths, the front office did not surround Ronaldo with the right profiles to maximize his talent, ultimately squandering several years of his prime. While at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo perfectly complemented a strong roster. At Juventus, however, he became the central star of a weaker squad. Moreover, the Italian side invested heavily in sustaining the veteran forward, often neglecting broader squad renewal. As a result, the team experienced a noticeable decline in performance, leaving the Portuguese star without sufficient world-class support.

Bruno Guimaraes is set to return to the Newcastle United starting line-up for Sunday’s trip to Crystal Palace, with sources telling BBC Sport the Brazilian has been “working hard every single day” during his recovery from the hamstring injury that has kept him out since February. Eddie Howe confirmed the timeline before the international break. […] The post Newcastle’s best player is coming back and the timing could not be more critical first appeared on Premier League News Now.

A huge victory for the Gunners.

Burton Albion 1-1 Barnsley League One - Friday 3rd April David McGoldrick came to Barnsley’s rescue again as his late equaliser earned the Reds a 1-1 draw at Burton Albion just when it looked like another frustrating afternoon was about to end in defeat. Trailing to Charlie Webster’s goal on the hour mark, Barnsley were staring at another limp loss in a run that is becoming worryingly familiar. Instead, McGoldrick popped up in the 90th minute to salvage a point and spare the Reds a fourth defeat in five matches. It keeps the scoreboard ticking over, but it does little to hide the nagging truth. Barnsley are finding ways not to lose, but not many ways to win either. Early Promise, Familiar Pattern There was at least a bit of intent about Barnsley early on. Conor Hourihane made four changes from the side beaten by Doncaster, with Kieren Flavell handed his first league start of the season, Mael de Gevigney returning in defence, Vimal Yoganathan coming into the side, and Tom Bradshaw leading the line. The Reds started brightly enough too. Inside the opening couple of minutes, Bradshaw nearly gave them the perfect start when he got on the end of a low McGoldrick effort, only for former Barnsley keeper Brad Collins to recover and keep it out. It was the sort of opening that hinted Barnsley might finally deliver something a bit more convincing. Instead, the game gradually settled into a shape we have seen too many times this season. There was an early disruption when Eoghan O’Connell had to come off after an aerial collision with Jake Beesley, forcing Jonathan Bland into the action far sooner than expected. Even so, Barnsley still had moments. McGoldrick fired over after good work from Luca Connell, while Burton carried their own threat, with Beesley causing problems in the air and Flavell needing to deal with a Jack Armer effort as the hosts began to grow into it. Just before the break, Barnsley had two decent opportunities to make their pressure count. A quick move ended with McGoldrick picking out Bradshaw, whose header drifted off target, and de Gevigney then met a Connell free-kick without being able to beat Collins. There were enough openings there to suggest Barnsley could take control. The problem, once again, was making that control matter. Burton’s Moment of Quality The longer the game went on, the more it began to drift in Burton’s favour. Barnsley had seen plenty of the ball in spells, but too often it felt like possession without purpose. Burton, meanwhile, looked more direct, more willing to turn pressure into something meaningful, and eventually that told just after the hour. A loose bounce broke kindly for Kyran Lofthouse, who surged into the box and squared for Charlie Webster to finish. From Barnsley’s point of view, it was a poor goal to concede. From Burton’s, it was simple, sharp and effective. That was the frustration of it. Burton did not exactly tear Barnsley apart all afternoon, but when the opening came, they attacked it with conviction. Barnsley, for all their neat enough moments, too often looked like a side waiting for something to happen rather than forcing it. Hourihane responded by making changes, sending on Reyes Cleary and Adam Phillips for Scott Banks and Patrick Kelly, before de Gevigney, bloodied and unable to continue, was replaced by Marc Roberts. Leo Farrell also came on for Tennai Watson as Barnsley threw bodies and hope at the final stages. Last-Gasp Salvation For long periods, it felt like one of those afternoons where the final whistle would bring another round of frustration, another post-match inquest, and another reminder that Barnsley’s season has drifted into a pattern of nearly moments and missed opportunities. Then, right at the death, they found a way through. A free-kick into the box caused panic, Roberts headed the ball back into the danger area, and McGoldrick did what McGoldrick has done so often this season by being in the right place at the right time. His finish in the 90th minute rescued a point that had looked beyond Barnsley only moments earlier. It was a lifeline, and in isolation it was a fine moment. But it also said plenty about where Barnsley are right now. Too much of the burden still falls on one player, too many games follow the same script, and too often the Reds need a late intervention simply to paper over another underwhelming display. A point at Burton is better than none, and there was at least some character in the way Barnsley kept going. But nobody will be pretending this was a performance that answered many questions. It was another afternoon of flashes rather than authority, of effort without enough cutting edge, and of a team still searching for the consistency that never seems to arrive. Team Line-ups: Burton Albion (3 - 4 - 1 - 2): B. Collins, A. Hartridge, J. Moon, U. Godwin-Malife, J. Armer, D. Williams, S. Krubally, K. Lofthouse, A. Cannon, T. Shade, J. Beesley Subs: K. Adom, K. Dudek, J. Larsson, J. McKiernan, T. Sibbick, T. Vancooten, C. Webster Goals: C. Webster (60') Yellow Cards: A. Hartridge (76') Barnsley (4 - 2 - 3 - 1): K. Flavell, J. Shepherd, E. O'Connell, M. de Gevigney, T. Watson, V. Yoganathan, L. Connell, S. Banks, D. McGoldrick, P. Kelly, T. Bradshaw Subs: J. Bland, R. Cleary, L. Farrell, S. Flinders, C. Lennon, A. Phillips, M. Roberts Goals: D. McGoldrick (90') Yellow Cards: L. Connell (11'), L. Farrell (86'), M. Roberts (90+5') Match Stats: Statistic Burton Albion Barnsley Possession 52.9% 47.1% Shots 11 11 Shots on target 5 2 Goalkeeper saves 2 4 Aerial duels won 26 29 Fouls committed 10 12 Corners 9 0 Final Whistle This was not a disaster, but neither was it much of a step forward. Barnsley had enough of the ball and enough moments to get something from the game, but once again they lacked the authority and attacking sharpness to really take hold of it. Burton looked the more dangerous side when it mattered, and without McGoldrick’s late intervention the Reds would have been trudging home with very little argument. That is the concern now. Barnsley are still in matches, still having spells, still showing bits and pieces. But football is not won on bits and pieces. It is won by turning decent moments into control, pressure into goals, and possession into something that actually hurts the opposition. McGoldrick spared them this time. He cannot be expected to keep doing it forever.

Patrick Vieira vs Roy Keane: Who was the better player, and what made their rivalry so iconic during the peak years of the Premier League? The guys also discuss the impact of French players on English football, did the French bring the biggest foreign influence to the Premier League, and how much of that legacy started with Vieira’s arrival at Arsenal under Arsène Wenger? Plus, Micah shares brilliant behind-the-scenes stories about what Vieira was really like as a person, from brutal tackles in training at Manchester City to private jets and an unforgettable night out in Milan… The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies keep the November window rolling with a full preview of the USMNT’s final match of 2025 - a friendly against South American powerhouse Uruguay. The guys revisit the win over Paraguay (02:03), dive into Gio Reyna’s instant impact despite limited club minutes, and debate whether Jimmy should reconsider his previous claim that Reyna won’t make the World Cup roster (08:26). They also examine Tim Ream’s enduring value to the backline (26:12) and break down Mauricio Pochettino’s lineup choices as he prepares to face his mentor, Marcelo Bielsa (33:41). Plus, a temperature check on co-hosts Mexico and Canada ahead of next summer (46:00). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four more teams punched their tickets to the NWSL playoffs, while Racing Louisville and the North Carolina Courage are staring each other down. Meanwhile, the Orlando Pride grabbed an emphatic win on the road against a rotated Washington Spirit. What are we to make of the Pride's regression in 2025? How have they coped without Barbra Banda? And can they return to the Championship game in a tight playoff field? Like & subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for only $6/month to get exclusive bonus content, including the show ad-free! Art by ⁠⁠⁠Eli Elbogen⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs⁠ Visualizations by ⁠Catalina Bush⁠ for ⁠ASA Viz Hub⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Liverpool’s busy summer including their rumored move for either Alexander Isak or Hugo Ekitike. Can a new striker on top of the 200 million euros they’ve already spent put them amongst the other European giants? Christian and Alexis then recap a busy week in Major League Soccer. The boys break down Inter Miami’s reported move for Rodrigo De Paul and whether or not this will help Inter Miami and Lionel Messi contend for an MLS Cup. Later, Christian and Alexis take a look back at Lamine Yamal’s birthday and all the drama that surrounded the event.

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1994/95 season - the first time the title race went to the final day. This was the season where Blackburn won their first title in 81 years and Alan Shearer was snubbed for the Ballon d’Or. Man United’s season was defined by Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick at Selhurst Park and the shock mid-season swoop for Andy Cole. Plus four teams going down, Arsenal’s disastrous year and the impact of Jurgen Klinsmann on the Premier League. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Forest finishing 3rd! (03.00) • PART 1b: Klinsmann’s impact on the PL (07.00) • PART 1c: Dalglish’s Blackburn bidding for the title (11.00) • PART 1d: Andy Cole moves to Man United (16.00) • PART 1e: Cantona’s kung-fu kick(18.00) • PART 2a: The final day of the season (24.00) • PART 2b: An extra club goes down (30.00) • PART 2c: Magic Matt Le Tissier (32.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just one year until the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off on home soil, Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Rob Stone reunite to break down what success actually means for the USMNT next summer. From past performance stats and future expectations, the crew evaluates how far this team has come since 1994, 2002, and 2014—and how far they still need to go.Alexi opens the show with a look at what's ahead for the team, including a pivotal Gold Cup.A listener chimes in for #AskAlexi, including a classic debate: 1994 vs. 2026? Then, it’s a global check-in with Alexi’s World Cup Power Rankings. Spain tops the list, but who joins them in the top ten? And who are the five players that could define the 2026 tournament?All that, plus a USMNT style-of-play debate and historical FIFA rankings comparisons. Don’t miss this milestone episode. Intro(0:00) What Does Success Look for the USMNT? (3:42)USMNT Style of Play Debate (18:11)USMNT Historical Comparison (25:09)1994 vs Today (30:39)Alexi's Top 10 World Cup Power Rankings (43:13)Players That Will Decide the 2026 FIFA World Cup (51:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary, Roy, Jill, Jamie and Ian takes a close look at Arsenal's Champions League performance, Declan Rice’s impact, and whether Mikel Arteta needs to deliver a trophy this season. They also talk through Ollie Watkins’ visible frustrations at Aston Villa, and what the future holds for Marcus Rashford after United’s defeat to Manchester City in the race for Champions League spots. While on the topic of City, there's debate over Kevin De Bruyne and whether he should have been offered a new deal. Liverpool gets their share of focus too, especially with the ongoing uncertainty around Trent Alexander-Arnold—will he still be at Anfield next season? In Super 6, the panel chats about Manchester United's struggles and their chances against Bournemouth. And of course, everyone’s looking ahead to the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley. This show is sponsored by Trainline. With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at https://www.thetrainline.com This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://www.huel.com/theoverlap We've teamed up with @TheAA_UK and @BasingstokeTownFC to remind drivers and passengers to always wear seatbelts. Research by The AA Charitable Trust has shown that too many young lives are being lost by not wearing seatbelts. The collab is a reminder to remember, keep that stripe across your chest, and buckle up to stay safe. Find out more on the AA’s social channels and at https://www.theaa.com/about-us/aa-charitable-trust 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Arsenal and UCL Chances 15:13 - Myles Lewis-Skelly 17:00 - Aston Villa 26:00 - Ollie Watkins 34:26 - Leicester City Relegated & Jamie Vardy 42:10 - Liverpool & Trent AA 01:02:48 - Super 6 01:05:33 - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Matches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meeds is joined by Timson to discuss Chelsea's disappointing loss to Ipswich Town following a help in hand by the refree's and Maresca's decisions. Topics: Maresca's decision making U-turn. Disasi...Disaster. Joao Felix's impact and future Christo...what is the point? Palace preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Jones presents the first Saturday Night Football of the 2024/25 season from the London Stadium alongside Izzy Christiansen and Jamie Redknapp, who watched West Ham host Aston Villa. The Hammers tried to sign Villa forward Jhon Duran earlier in the transfer window, and he came off the bench to score the visitors’ winner in their 2-1 victory. Christiansen and Redknapp praised the forward for his impact and believe he has underlined his importance to Unai Emery ahead of a busy calendar that includes their Champions League campaign. There is also reaction from Amadou Onana, who opened the scoring for the Villans on his debut for the club, as well as both Julen Lopetegui and Unai Emery. 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]

This week, Landon and Jeremiah break down Rigoni's late winner in Houston, and discuss what we know and don't know about Austin FC after 9 games. Other topics and questions include: - Join the Patreon! - Landon and Jeremiah are #thetwofriends - Austin's lowest possession ever - Rigoni and Fodrey's impact on the game - Biro's growth - Best center back pairing? - LA Galaxy preview - What we know/don't know about Austin FC - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, ...

The United States Men’s National Team advanced to Sunday’s Nations League final thanks to a late own goal and an extra-time brace from Haji Wright. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola and Jesse Marsch discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the USMNT’s performance and address Gregg Berhalter’s post-game remarks which may or may not have been directed towards Jesse. Plus, the guys talk Gio Reyna’s super sub impact, analyze Mexico’s win over Panama and open up the CIWYW Mailbag! 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

After Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner and Naby Keita all left Anfield in the summer transfer window, Jurgen Klopp’s midfield required a full-scale re-build - with Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai at the heart of it. The 23-year-old is the only Liverpool outfielder to have played in all 810 minutes of the Premier League campaign so far, and is already a fan-favourite on Merseyside. Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Raphael Honigstein, data writer Mark Carey and Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap, to assess the his 'transformative' impact, changing role in Klopp's team and whether comparisons to club legend Steven Gerrard are worthy. Produced by Mike Stavrou Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vince, Watke and Belz talk through the various celebrations late Sunday in Las Vegas, Balogun's impact, Gio's impact, the midfield setup going forward, and BJ Callaghan getting gently corrected by Pulisic in the locker room after Mexico. The full episode, nearly another hour including discussion of Mexico's woes, Chris Richards' ascendance and a serious conversation about Berhalter's return, is available to patrons. Link in the shownotes.

- 2022 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy easily handled the Houston Dynamo on Sunday afternoon. And the three goals the Galaxy scored could have been more, but the dominance would have continued regardless of how little Houston tried to fight back. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter discuss the Galaxy's 3-1 win over Houston and talk about how much has changed for the club in a very short amount of time. And most of that change can be attributed to two players - Riqui Puig and Gaston Brugman. Josh and Kevin will highlight the critical points in the Galaxy's win over Houston, talk about the incredible season Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez had throughout 34 games, and discuss the difference Puig and Brugman have made in a short time. And while the show has been saying it for the last three weeks, something has changed around the league. Your LA Galaxy might even be considered favorites to hoist a cup in 2022. And they know the path that will take them there. The guys will talk about some 34-game totals that are interesting while also explaining why we know the Galaxy's next two playoff games. Should LA clear Nashville - a tough ask on any day - they'd face off against LAFC at Banc of California Stadium. It's like it's a movie script or something. We've got a great show that covers some of the questions facing the front office and why making some offseason moves might come down to whether you can make players happy or not. Finally, there are some small lookaheads to Nashville and what that game could look like almost a week out. Thanks for joining us on this Playoff Edition. We're glad you're along for the ride.

Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Pol Ballus to put Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's deadline day return to the Premier League under the spotlight... Where does the 33-year-old goalscorer fit in, six years on from being coached by Thomas Tuchel at Dortmund, and how will his arrival impact Sterling, Havertz & Mount? Xavi's reluctance to sell at Barcelona, Auba's status at London-rivals Arsenal and a case of some unfinished business in the Premier League. Plus more on Todd Boehly's first transfer window since the Chelsea takeover and the shared desperation/chaos/bad-planning that kept drawing Barcelona and Chelsea together throughout the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with LAFC’s landmark Gareth Bale deal, what that means for Carlos Vela, and how it will impact Bale ahead of the 2026 World Cup (11:30). Then the guys recap all of the MLS action including Philadelphia’s big win vs. NYCFC, and FC Cincinnati’s club record breaking 7th win, and end with a quick look at the U.S. Open Cup (30:15). Later, we cover all the transfer rumors in Europe and Mosse gives us a great preview of Copa Libertadores (45:30). We answered your questions about the USWNT, why FIFA ranks USA lower than Mexico, and USA’s chances at winning the CONCACAF U-20 Tournament in #AskAlexi (1:02:10). Finally, Alexi ends the show with his One for the Road about the summer break we’re in now that the World Cup has moved to November (1:23:30) What We’ve Been Watching: Mosse’s Picks: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Dominion (He did not like it) Alexi’s Picks: Menudo: Forever Young, The Card Counter, Lucy, Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Lyon star striker Ada Hegerberg to the show ahead of the Women's Champion's League quarterfinal. Ada discusses the team this season, the form heading into the quarterfinal and the pressure OL faces with the historical legacy of winning the title 7 total times. Ada also discusses her injuries and being sidelined from the game for over 20 months and her journey returning to the pitch. Of course, we ask about USWNT stars Lindsey Horan and Catarina Macario and their influence and impact with Lyon. Check out Ada's newest partnership with DAZN as a part of her commitment to getting more eyes on women's sports. : https://dazngroup.com/uefa-womens-champions-league-resumes/ 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." 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/ 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

Paul, Ste & Emma are here with the first Redmen TV Podcast of 2022 where they talk through the impact of Salah, Mane and Keita all going to AFCON and they take a look ahead at the rest of the season to gauge their feelings towards it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s no such thing as January blues at Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's side win nine out of nine, helped by the wall that is Ruben Dias. Has his impact been bigger than Virgil van Dijk's at Liverpool? In the latest Pitch to Post Review show, Jasper Taylor is joined by Kate Burlaga and Gerard Brand to discuss just that, as well as another goalless draw for Manchester United against a so-called big six side (20:05). Is their title tilt over before it began? And what is success for Arsenal this season? In part three we focus on Newcastle after their shock 2-0 win at Everton (33:39), masterminded by Graeme, sorry, Steve, erm... well, we figure out exactly who deserves the credit. And in part four we look back on a good week for Liverpool and a bad week for Jose Mourinho’s Spurs (43:51), plus the performers, performances and goals of the week. 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]

We’re gradually coming to terms with Man United being a prominent force again, with today’s episode further evidence of that. Jules, Pete and Luke are here to rave about Bruno Fernandes’ pivotal impact since his arrival after United’s 3-0 win at Brighton last night. We also wonder what’s next for former England goalkeeper Joe Hart, celebrate the mind-boggling genius of Lionel Messi and wonder how Leicester can regain some intensity. There’s even time for a round of Pete’s new game, “Guess That Football Noise” (it’s a working title). Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Alexi and Mosse chat changes for U.S. Soccer, both off and on the field with a new CEO at the helm and the rescheduling of the Olympics (5:40). Then, Cuauhtemoc Blanco vs. Carlos Vela, the 2002 USMNT vs. 2020 USMNT and new soccer rules are looked at as #AskAlexi makes its return (24:04). Finally, the guys list the players that have had the biggest impact on them (46:01) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We're gearing up for the World Cup as France have played and won their first two pre-tournament friendlies, against Ireland and Italy, with USA still to come. Phil is joined by Jez and Conor to discuss what we can learn from those, which less-starry France-based players could make an impact in Russia, including the Tunisian contingent, and how Kamil Glik seems to have injured himself. Also, the Toulon Tournament, Coupe de France Feminine, and what Zinedine Zidane's recent resignation could mean for France.

We take off our shoes and paddle in the genius of the greatest of all time, El Diego. What made him so special and the impact he had on football and for us as viewers lucky enough to see him. There is also a full rundown and rating of those crowned The New Maradona in the past 30 years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nessundorma.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices