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Liverpool have been told they must drop Mohamed Salah for their crunch Champions League clash on Wednesday night. The Egyptian endured a horror show during the 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City …

Former Arsenal star Kieran Gibbs highlighted one shining light from Arsenal's defeat at Southampton who he hopes has given Mikel Arteta some serious food for thought.

Nico O’Reilly’s stock continues to rise at a rapid rate, so much so that Scott Minto believes he will start for England at the World Cup. However, the former Chelsea defender is not so …

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol slammed the performance of Mohamed Salah after the Reds were thumped 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup.

Chelsea dare not lose, West Ham and Leeds play out a survival dress rehearsal, while Phil Foden urgently needs to make an impact Phil Foden made two starts for England over the international break as Thomas Tuchel experimented with how the Manchester City attacking midfielder could be used at the World Cup. He played in a couple of positions but was ineffective in two collectively subpar performances from the Three Lions. It means he has one assist and no goals in his past 22 appearances for club and country in what has been an underwhelming campaign for the 25-year-old. He has dropped below Rayan Cherki in Pep Guardiola’s pecking order and has not completed a full 90 minutes since January. In the Carabao Cup final, Foden was permitted a late cameo, and it feels as if this is the time when he should be making a difference in the final stages of the season. There are still trophies to be played for, even if winning the Premier League title would involve a huge turnaround against Arsenal. This means the FA Cup is the most promising prospect and Foden should be desperate to start and remind everyone of the world-class player he could be, especially against a Liverpool side who often struggle against smart No 10s. The next six weeks could be make or break for Foden’s City and international career, so he must seize every opportunity. WU Manchester City v Liverpool, Saturday 12.45pm (all times BST) Chelsea v Port Vale, Saturday 5.15pm Southampton v Arsenal, Saturday 8pm West Ham v Leeds, Sunday 4.30pm
This is not new to us AS Roma fans, a late season wobble and collapse when the club is in a good position, and they will end up playing catch up. We have seen this story before and how it plays out. The club is now looking in from the outside with Como, the… The post Analyzing the Roots of AS Roma’s Late-Season Collapse first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

K League 1 returns in full this weekend following the March international break, and does so with some matches between rivals. FC Anyang host FC Seoul looking for their first-ever home win over the capital club, winless Jeju SK face Bucheon FC 1995 in K League 1 for the first time, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors entertain Ulsan HD in the so-called 'Hyundai Family Derby.' Match of the Round FC Anyang seek to halt slide against leaders FC Seoul K League 1 returns this weekend following the international break, with FC Anyang hosting early pace-setters FC Seoul in Round 6. Anyang head into the contest without a win in their last three matches (D1 L2) but will hope a return to home turf can spark a change in fortunes. Despite their recent struggles, there have been encouraging signs in attack. They boast the division’s highest shots-on-target ratio, with 22 of their 44 attempts testing the goalkeeper (50%). Matheus Oliveira has been central to their forward play, scoring three goals in five appearances, while defender Thomas Oude Kotte has impressed at the back. As well as providing defensive stability, his left-footed distribution has helped launch attacks, and his willingness to carry the ball forward offers an additional outlet. Seoul, by contrast, have made a flawless start to the campaign, winning their opening four matches to sit top of the table. Their attacking strength was underlined in a 5-0 victory over Gwangju last time out, with seven players named in the Team of the Round. Defender Juan Antonio Ros has played a key role in their recent run, combining a 91.5% pass completion rate with a growing goal threat, scoring twice in his last four matches. The sides were evenly matched last season, sharing one win each and a draw in their three meetings. A similarly tight contest could be in store here, with Anyang (50%) and Seoul (48.9%) ranked first and second in shots-on-target ratio—suggesting that efficiency in front of goal may prove decisive. The match will be played at Anyang Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off at 14:00 local time. Watch live with English commentary on TV.KLeague.com Team of the Round Jeju SK still searching for first win Jeju SK remain without a win this season after conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Gangwon FC in Round 5. That result extended their winless run to five matches (D2 L3) and highlighted a recurring issue. While Jeju lead the league in both clearances (177) and blocks (100), they have conceded in every game except their opener against Gwangju. Centre back Julien Célestine, a new arrival this season, has started all five matches and completed every minute so far. Building a stronger defensive understanding with Kim Geon-ung and Kim Jae-woo will be key if Jeju are to improve at the back. Their hopes this weekend may ultimately depend on greater attacking output. Jeju have scored just three goals in five matches, placing added pressure on Nam Tae-hee, Shin Sang-eun and Kim Shin-jin to deliver. Cho In-jeong, who scored from full-back in the previous round, could again offer an attacking threat from deep. Jeju host Bucheon FC 1995 on Saturday at 14:00 in what will be the clubs’ first meeting in K League 1. Jeju won all three of their previous encounters in K League 2 in 2020. Watch live on TV.KLeague.com Player of the Round Lee Dong-jun leads Jeonbuk resurgence Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have climbed to third in the table after securing back-to-back wins, recovering from a winless start to the season (D2 L1). Lee Dong-jun has been central to that turnaround, scoring three goals in the opening five matches. He netted twice on the opening day against Bucheon and followed up with the decisive goal in a win over Daejeon in Round 5. Despite not being known as a physical player, Lee has shown strength in aerial duels, while his pace and movement in behind have added variety to Jeonbuk’s attack. His most productive K League 1 campaign came in 2021 with Ulsan, when he recorded 11 goals and four assists in 32 appearances. With three goals already this season, he is on course to challenge that return. Jeonbuk face Ulsan on Saturday at 14:00 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, having won two of their three meetings last season. Watch live with English commentary on TV.KLeague.com 2026 K League 1 Round 6 Fixtures Saturday 4th April Jeju SK vs. Bucheon FC 1995 - 14:00 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors vs. Ulsan HD - 14:00 [ENG] Pohang Steelers vs. Daejeon Hana Citizen - 16:30 [ENG] Gangwon FC vs. Gwangju FC - 16:30 Sunday 5th April FC Anyang vs. FC Seoul - 14:00 [ENG] Incheon United vs. Gimcheon Sangmu - 16:30 [ENG] via K League press release Where to Watch Watch live on TV.KLeague.com, English commentary provided where indicated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by K LEAGUE International (@kleagueintl.official) KLU Pod | From Outside The Box: 5 Teams after 5 Rounds + Round 6 Preview

The Cooligans go live to react to the USMNT’s 2-0 loss to Portugal, breaking down what went wrong and whether it’s time to start worrying ahead of the World Cup. Bruno Fernandes shines as Player of the Game, while concerns grow around Christian Pulisic’s form. The guys also grade Mauricio Pochettino’s March window, preview the U.S. World Cup group, predict the starting XI, and react to fan takes from social media.

The ongoing international break is giving fans a taste of what is it come at the World Cup this summer and it is just over two months before a ball will be kicked at the iconic event. A whopping 48…

The final four European spots in the 2026 World Cup will be decided tonight, the final day of the March international break, with all five home nations also in friendly action this evening. talkSPO…

In this live episode, The Cooligans react to the USMNT’s brutal 5-2 loss to Belgium, questioning whether it’s a necessary wake-up call or a glaring reality check under Mauricio Pochettino. U.S. legend Marcelo Balboa joins to break down what went wrong and what must improve fast. The guys also highlight Dodi Lukebakio’s standout performance, grade Pochettino’s decisions, react to fan outrage, and look ahead to a crucial matchup against Portugal.

Players are not covering the distances of old – they are not being lazy but adapting to demands of an arduous campaign There is nothing English football admires more than honest endeavour, which is perhaps a consequence of the league’s origins in the industrial cities of the north and Midlands. “He put in a shift.” “She did her job.” “He gave his all.” The language of football is the language of the pit or the factory floor. All top-level players these days are supremely skilled, but still we demand that they be exhausted by the final whistle, legs leaden with effort, hair soaked with sweat. Which was why it seemed to cause such consternation when Alan Shearer mentioned on Match of the Day last Saturday that Chelsea have run less than their opponents in every Premier League game they have played this season.

Fear not, K League continues this weekend throughout the international break. The second tier reaches Round 5 with plenty of intriguing match-ups. Match of the Round Promotion hopefuls Suwon FC take on high-flying newcomers Paju New side Paju Frontier come into this round after back-to-back victories over Ansan Greeners and Jeonnam Dragons. Suwon FC have also started strongly with three straight wins, setting up what should be a tightly contested clash. Suwon FC had a rest in Round 4, potentially giving Park Kun-ha's side a physical edge. They’ve scored nine and conceded three in three matches, showing solid balance at both ends. Matheus Frizzo has emerged as the key man, with Willian, Ha Jeong-woo, and Matheus Babi providing support. Their build-up play, switching smoothly between a back three and back four led by Derlan and Lee Hyeon-yong, is another strength. In Round 3 against Gimhae FC 2008, they underlined their winning mentality with a last-gasp winner. Paju’s strength lies in their efficiency. They press with a compact defence and look to exploit gaps, a formula that has brought them consistent results. They beat Jeonnam 2-0 in Round 4 in a similar fashion. The centre back pairing of Kim Hyun-tae and Julián Bonilla has been solid, while Hong Jeong-un has impressed in midfield. Goalkeeper Kim Min-seung has also stood out with key saves, and Borja Bastón has made his presence felt in attack with goals in back-to-back games. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides. The match takes place on Sunday 29th at 2 PM at Suwon Sports Complex. Team of the Round Bluewings eye five straight wins Suwon Bluewings were tipped as title contenders before the season and have lived up to expectations early on. They’ve beaten Seoul E-Land, Paju Frontier, Jeonnam Dragons, and Gimhae FC 2008 to record their first-ever four-game winning start. Their biggest strength is stability. With eight goals scored and just one conceded in four matches, they’ve been strong at both ends. The defence, led by Hong Jeong-ho and Song Ju-hun, has been rock solid, while the midfield options, Jeong Ho-yeon, Park Hyun-bin, Ko Seung-beom, and Kim Min-woo, offer depth and control. Up front, they have a variety of attacking combinations. That strength was on full display in the Round 4 win over Gimhae. The defence and goalkeeper Kim Jun-hong were watertight, while the midfield trio of Jeong Ho-yeon and Park Hyun-bin, later joined by substitute Ko Seung-beom, controlled the game. In attack, Reis, Kim Ji-hyun, and Bruno Silva all contributed, while substitutes Stanislav Iljucenko and Fessin added further quality. Suwon look watertight in every department, from squad depth to tactical flexibility. They now travel to Yongin aiming for a fifth straight win on Saturday 28th at 2 PM at Yongin Mireu Stadium. Player of the Round Busan’s attacking force Cristian Renato Busan continue their strong start to the season with three wins and a draw. After finishing eighth last year, head coach Jo Sung-hwan’s switch to a back four looks to be an inspired decision. Busan lead the league in goals with 10 in four matches, and at the heart of it all is Cristian Renato. A former Brazilian Serie A player, Cristian joined Busan this season and has made an immediate impact. Starting with a goal against Seongnam FC in Round 1, he has recorded attacking returns in all four matches. He already has three goals and three assists, accounting for over half of the team’s goals. Strong in the air, mobile, direct, and hardworking, he has been one of the league’s standout performers. His influence was clear again in the Round 4 win over Daegu FC. Starting the match, he scored the winner in the 68th minute with a powerful long-range strike and registered three shots on target, underlining his clinical edge. Once again, he showed he can change a game in an instant. Busan, chasing a fourth straight win, travel to Chungbuk Cheongju this round. Although still winless, Cheongju have drawn three straight matches since their opening-day defeat, showing resilience and clear structure in their play. The match takes place on Sunday the 29th at 2 PM at Cheongju Sports Complex. 2026 K League 2 Round 5 Fixtures Saturday 28th March Yongin FC vs. Suwon Samsung Bluewings - 14:00 Chungnam Asan vs. Hwaseong FC - 14:00 Seongnam FC vs. Gimpo FC - 16:30 Cheonan City vs. Jeonnam Dragons- 16:30 Ansan Greeners vs. Gyeongnam FC - 16:30 Sunday 29th March Chungbuk Cheongju vs. Busan IPark - 14:00 Suwon FC vs. Paju Citizen FC - 14:00 Daegu FC vs. Seoul E-Land - 16:30 via K League press release Where to Watch Watch all games live for free on TV.KLeague.com.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was dropped for the Madrid derby after reportedly being late for training, but he came off the bench to assist Vinicius Jr's winner and go some way to again proving his doubters wrong just a few days after he wasn't named in Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad. Gary and Alex react to a brilliant game in the Bernabeu as Vini Jr's brace and another goal from Fede Valverde secured a crucial 3-2 victory. Watch out for another golazo from Atletico's Nahuel Molina. Barcelona were below their best in a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, relying on a string of saves from goalkeeper Joan Garcia to hold onto the three points and remain top of La Liga. 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

Balogun helps win and scores a penalty. Pepi transfer saga sags, but Fulham interest appears real. Pulisic's ankles look good. Plus much more. Sanjay Sujanthakumar joins Vince and Belz for a traditional Monday Review.

Round 5 of the 2026 K League 1 season sees teams looking to protect their perfect starts to the season with FC Seoul hosting Gwangju FC and Ulsan HD taking on Gimcheon, as well as others looking to build on their first wins in a huge, early-season clash of the title contenders when Daejeon Hana Citizen host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Match of the Round Daejeon and Jeonbuk both chasing momentum Round 5 sees Daejeon Hana Citizen take on Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, just a month on from their Super Cup meeting ahead of the new season. Both sides come into this clash on the back of their first league wins of the campaign, secured in midweek in Round 4, and will be keen to build on that renewed momentum. Daejeon ended a run of three consecutive draws at the start of the season with a 3-1 victory over Incheon United last time out. Masatoshi Ishida, Diogo Oliveira and Um Won-sang all opened their accounts for the season, with Um particularly influential after coming off the bench in the 77th minute to register a goal and an assist. Seo Jin-su, the team’s leading scorer with two goals, also added to his tally of attacking contributions by setting up Masa’s opener. Daejeon currently lead the league in successful dribbles (14), underlining their strength in one-on-one attacking situations. Their dynamic forward line, led by Seo Jin-soo, João Victor and Um Won-sang, is expected to play a key role once again. Jeonbuk, meanwhile, also claimed their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Anyang. Bruno Mota struck a dramatic late winner in the 86th minute against his former club, while Lee Seung-woo impressed with his lively dribbling. In midfield, Oberdan, Kim Jin-gyu and Maeng Seong-ung provided composure and control. Jeonbuk have boasted the highest pass completion rate in the league this season (87.9%), allowing them to dominate possession and dictate matches. With the pressure of securing that first win now lifted, they will be confident of pushing on. Jeonbuk held the upper hand in last season’s meetings between the sides, recording three wins and a draw, and also ran out 2–0 winners in this season’s Super Cup. With both teams now up and running, this fixture could prove an early turning point in shaping their campaigns. The match takes place at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on Saturday at 2 PM, and has English commentary. Watch live on K League TV [ENG]: here Team of the Round Ulsan HD following three wins from three Ulsan HD continued their perfect start with a 2-0 win over Jeju SK in midweek, making it three consecutive victories to open the season. After scoring 42 goals and conceding 50 across 38 matches last season, Ulsan have shown far greater balance this term, with seven goals scored and just two conceded in their opening three games. Yago Cariello has been the standout performer, netting four of the team’s seven goals to lead the scoring charts, while last season’s K League 1 MVP Lee Dong-gyeong has contributed one goal and two assists, registering attacking returns in all three matches so far. If the pair maintain this form, more goals are likely to follow. Defensively, Ulsan have deployed a back four featuring Choi Seok-hyeon and Cho Hyun-taek out wide, with Kim Young-gwon, Lee Jae-ik and Jung Seung-hyun centrally. Jung Seung-hyun, making his first start of the season against Jeju, impressed with a solid display and a goal. However, Kim Young-gwon was forced off with an injury in that match, leaving his availability in doubt. Maintaining defensive cohesion, likely centred around Lee Jae-ik and Jung Seung-hyun, will be crucial to sustaining their winning run. Ulsan face Gimcheon Sangmu in Round 5, with the match scheduled for Sunday at 2 PM at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. Watch live on K League TV: here Player of the Round Cho Young-wook has found his scoring touch FC Seoul made it three wins from three with a 1-0 victory over Pohang in Round 4, with Cho Young-wook scoring the decisive goal. Having opened his account on the opening day against Incheon, Cho has carried that momentum into the early part of the season. Notably, all four of his shots so far have been on target, yielding two goals, a testament to his clinical finishing. Now in his ninth professional season since debuting in 2018, Cho’s best K League 1 return to date is eight goals in 36 appearances (2021). On current form, he looks well placed to surpass that mark this season. Seoul face Gwangju next, having won two of their three meetings last season. The match will be played on Sunday at 2 PM at Seoul World Cup Stadium and will have English commentary. Watch live on K League TV [ENG]: here 2026 K League 1 Round 5 Fixtures Saturday 21st March Daejeon Hana Citizen vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - 14:00 [ENG] Sunday 22nd March FC Seoul vs. Gwangju FC - 14:00 [ENG] Ulsan HD vs. Gimcheon Sangmu - 14:00 FC Anyang vs. Incheon United - 16:30 Gangwon FC vs. Jeju SK - 16:30 Pohang Steelers vs. Bucheon FC 1995 - 16:30 [ENG] Via K League press release Where to Watch Watch live on TV.KLeague.com, English commentary provided where indicated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by K LEAGUE International (@kleagueintl.official)

The first midweek action of the 2026 K League 1 season sees seven teams go in search of their first wins of the season, including Incheon United at home to Daejeon Hana Citizen and Gimcheon Sangmu hosting Gwangju FC. Match of the Round Pohang eye first win as FC Seoul chase third straight victory Round 4 sees Pohang Steelers take on FC Seoul. Pohang currently sit ninth after drawing their opening two matches, while Seoul are second in the table after back-to-back league wins. In the last 10 meetings between the sides, Pohang hold a slight edge with three wins, five draws and two defeats. They also had the upper hand last season, recording two wins, one draw and one loss. Pohang have drawn both of their opening games and are still searching for their first victory of the season. This year they have shown to be aggressive with their press, posting a 50% tackle success rate in the attacking third. They have also performed well in aerial duels in attacking areas, with a success rate of 56.2%. However, they have lacked a cutting edge in front of goal. FC Seoul, meanwhile, claimed a dramatic 2-1 win over Jeju SK in Round 3, with Lee Seung-mo scoring the winner just before full time to secure their second consecutive K League victory of the season. The capital side have been efficient in attack, registering 26 shots and 13 on target across their first two matches. Their crossing success rate of 26.3% ranks second in the league, highlighting their strong wing play. Wide players such as Song Min-kyu, Moon Seon-min and Jung Seung-won have been particularly influential. New signing Song Min-kyu has made an immediate impact, recording one goal and one assist in two appearances. Having previously thrived under head coach Kim Gi-dong at Pohang, Song has quickly established himself at Seoul as well. The match will take place on Wednesday 18th March at 7:30 PM KST at Pohang Steel Yard. Watch live on K League TV: here Team of the Round Incheon target revenge for first win of the season Incheon United ended a run of defeats with a 1-1 draw away to Pohang in Round 3. Having earned a valuable point on the road, they now return home looking to claim their first win of the campaign. Incheon showed attacking intent in their previous two matches, recording 17 shots against Gwangju in Round 2 and 11 against Pohang in Round 3. However, they were left frustrated after failing to convert key chances. Stefan Mugosa has been in strong form, registering two goals and one assist, contributing an attacking return in every match so far. New arrivals Oh Hu-seong and Seo Jae-min have also shown promise in attack. If Gerso Fernandes and Park Seung-ho rediscover their scoring touch, Incheon could be capable of producing a high-scoring performance in this round. Defensively, however, Incheon have looked vulnerable. They conceded two goals against Seoul in Round 1, three against Gwangju in Round 2 and one against Pohang in Round 3. In each of their three matches they have allowed at least four shots inside the penalty area, meaning defensive concentration in front of goal will be crucial if they are to secure a win this week. Incheon face Daejeon in Round 4, the team that condemned them to relegation in Round 37 of the 2024 season. The match is scheduled for Wednesday 18th March at 7:30 PM at Incheon Football Stadium. Watch live on K League TV with English commentary: here Player of the Round Gimcheon Sangmu's defensive marshal, Lee Jung-taek Gimcheon Sangmu extended their unbeaten start to the season with a 1-1 draw against Daejeon in Round 3, making it three consecutive draws. Central defender Lee Jung-taek was a standout performer, delivering an excellent display at both ends of the pitch. After producing a composed performance against Jeonbuk in Round 2 that earned him a place in the Round’s Best XI, Lee once again impressed in Round 3 against his parent club Daejeon. Facing physically strong foreign forwards such as Gustav Ludwigson and Diogo Oliveira, Lee held his own by recording three successful aerial duels, six blocks and eight clearances. A versatile player capable of operating as a defensive midfielder, centre-back or full-back, Lee also contributed going forward. In the 41st minute, he provided the assist for Lee Geon-hee’s opening goal. He further underlined his influence with 10 successful passes into the attacking third and 19 successful forward passes. Gimcheon face Gwangju in this round. Last season, Gimcheon recorded two draws and one defeat in three meetings with Gwangju. Attention will be on whether Lee Jung-taek can help his side break that winless run. The match will be played on Tuesday 17th March at 7:30 PM at Gimcheon Sports Complex Stadium. Watch live on K League TV with English commentary: here 2026 K League 1 Round 4 Fixtures Tuesday 17th March Gimcheon Sangmu vs. Gwangju FC - 19:30 [ENG] Wednesday 18th March Bucheon FC 1995 vs. Gangwon FC - 7:30 PM Incheon United vs. Daejeon Hana Citizen - 7:30 PM [ENG] Jeju SK vs. Ulsan HD - 7:30 PM Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors vs. FC Anyang 7:30 PM [ENG] Pohang Steelers vs. FC Seoul 7:30 PM Where to Watch Watch live on TV.KLeague.com, English commentary provided where indicated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by K LEAGUE International (@kleagueintl.official)

The 2026 K League 2 season continues this weekend with a clash between two promotion favourites in Suwon Bluewings and Jeonnam Dragons, Busan IPark face Seoul E-Land, and Daegu FC host Chungnam Asan in what's expected to be an action-packed Round 3. Match of the Round: Early Promotion Test Both Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Jeonnam Dragons have produced impressive performances in the opening weeks of the season. Suwon have made the expected strong start with two consecutive victories, while Jeonnam showed their resilience despite suffering defeat in Round 2 following a dominant opening-day win. The outcome of this encounter could offer an early indication of the balance of power in K League 2. Suwon claimed a 2-1 victory over Seoul E-Land in Round 1 before edging Paju Frontier 1-0 in Round 2 to maintain their perfect start. However, the win over Paju was not without difficulties. Suwon struggled at times against Paju’s well-organised defensive structure and counterattacks, and found themselves having to dig in to defend several dangerous opportunities. One positive was the performance of new signing Jeong Ho-yeon, who impressed after coming off the bench and brought stability to the midfield. Bruno Silva also demonstrated his potential as an attacking option for manager Lee Jung-hyo, underlining Suwon’s overall strength. Jeonnam, meanwhile, followed up their emphatic 4-1 opening-day win against Gyeongnam FC with a 4-2 defeat to Daegu in Round 2. Despite the loss, the side displayed a clear attacking identity. Jeong Ji-yong’s pace and the presence of Honan in attack were particularly notable, while Valdivia contributed with an assist. However, Jeonnam struggled to respond to Daegu’s substitutions and conceded two goals in similar fashion to Edgar. With Suwon also boasting several players capable of decisive individual moments, how Jeonnam adapt defensively will be crucial. Suwon have dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning four and drawing two of the teams’ last six meetings over the past two years. However, with both clubs under new management, their first meeting under the current coaches could produce a different dynamic. Suwon and Jeonnam meet on Saturday, 14 March at 2:00 PM at Suwon World Cup Stadium. Team of the Round: Busan IPark Busan IPark secured an impressive 3-1 victory away to Ansan in Round 2, scoring two dramatic late goals. The result was even more striking, considering Ansan had opened their season with a 4-1 win. Busan adopted a significantly different tactical approach compared with last season, firing 27 shots at the Ansan goal on their way to claiming all three points. The key to Busan’s attacking improvement has been a shift in formation. Last year, they relied largely on a three-centre-back system focused on defensive stability, but this season they have lined up with a back four in both of their opening matches. Jang Ho-ik and Woo Joo-sung have anchored the defence, while the full-backs have been encouraged to push forward and support the attack. In midfield, Lee Dong-su has taken on defensive duties while Kim Min-hyuk has provided creativity in orchestrating attacks. New signing Cristian Renato has also made an immediate impact, scoring in both of his first two matches. If additional attacking options such as Gabriel and Baek Ga-on continue to regain match fitness, Busan’s attacking threat could grow even further. Busan, now embracing a more attacking style, travel to face Seoul E-Land in this round. The two teams were evenly matched last season, with one win each and one draw. Notably, the three matches produced a combined total of 12 goals, suggesting another high-scoring contest could be on the cards. Busan face Seoul E-Land on Saturday, 14 March at 2:00 PM at Mokdong Stadium. Player of the Round: Daegu FC's Edgar Daegu FC have opened the season with back-to-back home victories. Their momentum grew even stronger after a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over Jeonnam in Round 2, with substitute Edgar playing a decisive role. The two sides were level at 2–2 at halftime before Daegu head coach Kim Byung-soo made a bold decision at the start of the second half. He introduced Edgar in place of left midfielder Park Gi-hyeon in an attacking change that proved crucial. Edgar delivered the breakthrough, scoring twice in quick succession in the 70th and 76th minutes to secure a 4-2 victory for Daegu. Both goals highlighted the Brazilian striker’s aerial dominance. One came from a powerful header, while the other was a deft redirection that required only a slight touch to guide the ball into the net. Edgar also demonstrated his overall influence by winning seven of his nine aerial duels. He attempted five shots in total, four of which were on target, showcasing his clinical finishing. In recognition of his performance, Edgar was named the season’s first Round MVP. Daegu, aiming for a third consecutive victory, travel to face Chungnam Asan in this round. Chungnam Asan defeated Paju 3-2 in their opening match before sitting out Round 2. The match will take place on Sunday, 15 March at Yi Sun-sin Stadium in Asan. 2026 K League 2 Round 3 Fixtures Saturday 14th March Gimhae FC 2008 vs. Suwon FC - 2:00 PM Seoul E-Land vs. Busan IPark - 2:00 PM Suwon Samsung Bluewings vs. Jeonnam Dragons - 2:00 PM Yongin FC vs. Gimpo FC - 4:30 PM Gyeongnam FC vs. Chungbuk Cheongju - 4:30 PM Sunday 15th March Chungnam Asan vs. Daegu FC - 2:00 PM Ansan Greeners vs. Paju Frontier - 2:00 PM Hwaseong FC vs. Cheonan City - 4:30 PM Where to Watch Watch all matches live on TV.KLeague.com.

Just when you thought everything was getting back on track with a lovely 3-1 FA Cup win at Newcastle on Saturday, a 3-0 away defeat in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 against Real Madrid comes along to ruin your Wednesday. David Mooney is joined by City fans Andy MacNab and, from The City Ramble podcast, Joe Butterfield to discuss this week's shifting emotions. It's West Ham next in another Saturday evening game, as City get back to league action aiming to keep the pressure on leaders Arsenal. James Jones from We Are West Ham is on the show to give his thoughts ahead of that tie. Then can there be a salvage job as Real Madrid visit the Etihad for the second leg? Stranger things have happened, though maybe not many... On Saturday, Omar Marmoush scored his seventh goal for City against Newcastle. With 14 in a blue shirt in total, he enjoys playing against the Magpies... so we're looking at some other City players that always had a penchant for scoring against one opponent in particular. Plus, we've put the listeners on the case to lift the mood with some light-hearted end-of-the-show questions. ========== 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/BlueMoonPodcast And 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

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, Andrew and JJ go through the Champions League Round of 16 first leg matches including Fede Valverde's sensational performance vs Manchester City and PSG exposing Chelsea late in a 5-2 win. Plus, Tottenham suffer through yet another embarrassment in a season that has been full of them; we share our thoughts on Antonin Kinsky's nightmare in the Spanish capital and if Igor Tudor did the right thing in pulling him so early on. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent PLUS episode, we're discussing the concerning negativity leading up to this summer's World Cup, Neymar's chances of making the Brazilian squad, gambling issues in MLS and more. To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! 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/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A BEANIE! ...... Well, it's not actually THAT cold out anymore but we here at Caught Offside are proud advocates of wearing beanies even in slightly warmer weather. So still get one anyway. --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/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.

On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Burnley fan Jack Toner and Bournemouth fan Neil Grover to discuss the latest at their clubs, hopes for the rest of the season and the respective futures of managers Scoot Parker and Andoni Iraola. Plus, key FPL coverage on James Hill and Marcos Senesi, if Marcus Tavernier is now the favoured choice over new signing Rayan, expected minutes moving forward for Kroupi Jr and there's coverage of Burnley assets too including a couple of players who have recently come in to thre team and done well in Joe Worrall and Hannibal. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: 'Chips & Strategy Again', Planet FPL s9 ep44 Today on Patreon: Racism in Football with Ony Dozie & Nico (BT+) & an All-time Premier League XI of black players (IT+) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152531699 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 David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter 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 #Burnley #Bournemouth #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Rank Squad! It's the first Champions League Takeaway of the week, looking back at Tuesday's action from the First Legs of the Round of 16 - where there were a glut of goals, some games put to bed already, a couple of shocks, and another nadir from perhaps the saddest club in world football right now in Tottenham Hotspur. We start with Spurs' visit to the Metropolitano to play Atletico Madrid, where in the first 15 minutes a catastrophic collapse plumbed new depths in what has already been a disastrous season for the Lilywhites. This time Antonin Kinsky was the man in the firing line, with the young keeper substituted just 15 minutes into his Champions League debut. Atleti hit five, and whilst Spurs managed two in reply to nominally keep them in the tie, this was another brutal night for interim manager Igor Tudor, who has now conceded 14 goals in the four games he has been in charge of - all four of them losses. Surely, this can't go on. We then head to Tyneside, where Newcastle United put in a very impressive performance against a lacklustre Barcelona, and were rewarded with Harvey Barnes' late opener to give them the lead...only to see that wiped out by a Lamine Yamal penalty in injury time after Dani Olmo was felled in the box. Scant reward for a good showing for the Toon, but Barça escaping with a draw despite being nowhere near their best at St. James' Park. In Part Two we look to Istanbul - where Galatasaray repeated their league stage scoreline against Liverpool with a 1-0 win over the Reds at Rams Park, in a game that ended up being a microcosm of Liverpool's season - fragile defensively and wasteful up top; before rounding things off with a chat about Bayern's mesmerising 6-1 win over Atalanta in Bergamo, where Michael Olise dazzled on a night where Bayern ran absolute rings around their opposition, and confirmed their status as one of the outright favourites to win this competition this season. It's Ranks! And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have a hot off the presses State of the Union Podcast presented by Zillow for your viewing and listening pleasure. Before the the duo dives into the busy weekend abroad for Americans, they addresses the reports tying Mauricio Pochettino to Real Madrid for next season.Up next, the red, white and blue strikers were bagging goals all over Europe as Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright all got on the scoresheet. How would you split up the key minutes in the March Window? Elsewhere, Sergino Dest went down with an injury. How worried are we under 100 days until the World Cup?In #AskAlexi Alexi and Mosse dive into the center back depth chart and the best soccer and sports movies ever. Intro (0:00)Pochettino to Real Madrid? (3:14)U.S. Abroad: Dest hurt and McKennie vs Pulisic (6:20)MLS Recap: Berhalter a roster lock? (30:07)#AskAlexi: CB depth & Best Soccer Movies (40:18)One For the Road: Carli Lloyd… the skiing legend? (54:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bottom of League One side Port Vale stunned Sunderland to prove the magic of the FA Cup is still alive. It’s Port Vale’s first trip to the quarter-finals since 1954, and goalscorer Ben Waine, a lifelong Newcastle fan even pulled out Alan Shearer’s iconic celebration. Elsewhere, Mansfield pushed Arsenal all the way at Field Mill. Sixteen year old wonderkid Max Dowman caught the eye with a brilliant performance, could there be a scenario where he makes the England squad this summer? Plus, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss Arsenal becoming the first Premier League club to reach 100 goals in all competitions this season, and ask whether some of the criticism surrounding the team is actually unfair. 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

In Round 2 of the 2026 K League 2 season, there's a first meeting in nearly eight years between Daegu FC and Jeonnam Dragons, with both teams looking to build on Round 1 wins, Ansan Greeners take on Busan IPark in their home opener with the aim of continuing their hot start, while Suwon FC take om newcomers Yongin FC. Match of the Round Daegu FC vs. Jeonnam Dragons These two teams meet again after quite some time. Daegu FC and Jeonnam Dragons, who both secured three points in their opening matches, will face each other for the first time since 2018. As both sides were considered contenders for the upper half of the table before the season began, this clash could have a significant impact on the early standings. Daegu defeated Hwaseong 1–0 in their season opener. However, their overall performance still looked like a work in progress. Under head coach Kim Byung-soo, the team showed defensive stability with a back four, but aside from the goal, their attacking buildup lacked some precision. Cesinha was not yet at full fitness, and Park Dae-hoon’s injury is another concern. On the positive side, a new attacking route utilizing Matheus Serafim appeared promising. Hwang Jae-won’s aggressive overlapping runs from the right flank also created dangerous situations. Jeonnam enjoyed an impressive opening match by defeating Gyeongnam 4–1. The game’s flow was heavily influenced by an early red card for the opposing goalkeeper just five minutes into the first half, giving Jeonnam a numerical advantage for most of the contest. Their attacking pattern of quickly exploiting open space proved highly effective. Choi Han-sol and Yoon Min-ho provided balance in midfield, while Valdivia supplied creative passes for Kim Beom-su and Jeong Ji-yong to finish with their pace. If they can maintain the same level of attacking sharpness shown in the opener, Jeonnam could emerge as a serious promotion contender this season. There is also strong interest in the matchup between Cesinha and Valdivia, the symbolic leaders of their respective teams. Each wears the captain’s armband and plays a major role in guiding his team. The duel between these two aces could have a major influence on the flow of the match. Team of the Round Ansan Greeners (vs. Busan IPark) Ansan Greeners, who finished bottom of the table last season, surprised everyone in their opening match. They delivered a powerful start by defeating Gimhae 4–1 away from home. It was Ansan’s first opening-day victory since 2020, and scoring four goals in a single match marks only the third time in the club’s history. The performance of their new foreign players was particularly notable. In defense, Milan Obradovic and Tim Hartzell managed the game with stability, while in attack, Marlon stood out with his directness. Substitute Jung Hyun-woo’s two goals were also a major positive. Even after conceding the opening goal, the Green Wolves did not lose composure and controlled the game through sharp passing play, showing a clear difference from last season. While the team previously tended to focus on defense, their more proactive style of play in this opener was especially impressive. In Round 2, Ansan will face Busan. Busan drew 1–1 with Seongnam in their opening match. The game was played under heavy rain and strong winds, making normal play difficult. Player of the Round Matheus Frizzo, Suwon FC (vs. Yongin FC) Suwon FC began the season in style by defeating Chungbuk Cheongju 4–1 in their opener. Although they conceded the first goal just three minutes into the match, Matheus Frizzo’s performance turned the momentum around. Frizzo first made his mark in the 10th minute by delivering a clever pass that set up Ha Jeong-woo’s equalizer. In the second half, he calmly finished two chances inside the box. Beyond the goals and assist, his movement between the wing and central areas, actively attacking the half-spaces, was also impressive, as it created cracks in the opposing defense. Although he had a goal was disallowed, the Brazilian still demonstrated his sharp kicking ability by finding the net during a corner-kick situation. Even under the intense pressure typical of the K League, he showed smart positioning and decision-making, delivering a flawless debut performance. As a result, Frizzo was named the MVP of the opening round. Led by Frizzo, Suwon FC will face Yongin FC in Round 2. Yongin drew 2–2 with Cheonan in their opening match after an intense back-and-forth battle. Although they are a new team, they have signed several players with extensive K League experience and are considered a competitive side. Suwon FC will look to maintain their early-season momentum, while Yongin will be highly motivated to secure their first K League victory. 2026 K League 2 Round 2 Fixtures Saturday 7th March Seoul E-Land vs. Gyeongnam FC - 14:00 Paju Frontier vs. Suwon Bluewings - 14:00 Daegu FC vs. Jeonnam Dragons - 16:30 Suwon FC vs. Yongin FC - 16:30 Sunday 8th March Ansan Greeners vs. Busan IPark - 14:00 Seongnam FC vs. Chungbuk Cheongju - 14:00 Cheonan FC vs. Gimpo FC - 16:30 Hwaseong FC vs. Gimhae FC 2008 - 16:30 Via K League press release Where to Watch Watch all games live on TV.KLeague.com

The USWNT beat Canada 1-0, thanks to Ally Sentnor's late goal, as Emma Hayes's team stays undefeated in the SheBelieves Cup. Join Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Lori Lindsey as they recap the USWNT's victory and analyze how well Canada challenged the United States. 00:00 - USWNT vs Canada reaction 05:52 - USWNT starting lineup 10:23 - Immediate reactions to the match 18:56 - Biggest lessons for the USWNT from tonight’s match 23:04 - Individual performance that stood out from USWNT 35:04 - USA vs Colombia Preview 44:25 - Predictions for USA vs Colombia Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third 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 Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wgolazo You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" o r "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
Arsenal once again turn to their set-piece strength to edge past Chelsea and stay ahead of Manchester City in the title race. But with their forwards misfiring, can the Gunners really power their way to the Premier League title relying so heavily on dead-ball situations? City, meanwhile, grind out a crucial win over promoted Leeds United to keep the pressure on. Could their big winter signings prove decisive down the stretch? And with 14 wins from 18 league games without Erling Haaland, it raises a bold question: are City actually a more complete team without their superstar striker? Gary, Alan and Micah also tackle a wider issue: has the Premier League’s overall standard declined? Are rigid tactical systems and over-coaching draining the entertainment from the game? And is modern football losing the spark that once made it so compelling? 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

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. This week, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright dive into a title race that’s getting tighter by the week. With Arsenal and Manchester City going head to head at the top, how is Wrighty feeling heading into the run-in, and who does the team back to lift the league in May? We look back at a huge North London Derby, as Arsenal got the better of Spurs, while Viktor Gyökeres continues his strong form. Benjamin Šeško was at it again too, coming off the bench for Manchester United as the super sub. The team break down both strikers’ impact and how crucial they could be in the final stretch of the season. Super 6 returns ahead of another busy week of fixtures, and Gary tests the panel on the top five Premier League goalscorers from different nations with the Premier League Companion powered by Microsoft Copilot. We’re also joined by Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez, who reflects on his squad ahead of the World Cup and discusses Cristiano Ronaldo’s role as the tournament approaches. Gyökeres or Šeško, who are you taking? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 00:00 Intro 08:03 Viktor Gyökeres 19:41 Sesko and United Attack 21:49 Tottenham Relegation Worries 34:59 PL Companion by Microsoft Copilot 39:06 Super 6 51:43 Roberto Martinez and Portugal 53:11 Bruno Fernandes 01:00:08 Cristiano Ronaldo 01:17:14 Community Questions This episode is sponsored by Microsoft Copilot as part of their partnership with the Premier League. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Heineken. Enjoy Heineken responsibly. For the facts about alcohol, visit https://wwww.bedrinkaware.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Real Madrid missed the chance to go five points clear as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at Osasuna, their first league loss under Alvaro Arbeloa in six games. We look at an encouraging display from Trent Alexander-Arnold off the bench, Vinicius Jr's continued scoring run, and whether the defending champions can respond after surrendering top spot. Barcelona took full advantage, returning to the top with a convincing 3-0 win over Levante. We discuss Frenkie de Jong's first goal in 13 months and what this means for the title race with just 13 games to go. Atletico Madrid bounced back from their recent poor run with a 4-2 win over Espanyol. Ademola Lookman continued his flying start with four goals in six games. We ask if this can be the springboard for a consistent run from Diego Simeone's side. 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

The Get Right Gang strike again... the Doctor is in... However you want to say it, the fact of the matter is, Arsenal win comfortably over Spurs thanks in large part to two players who have been much-maligned for much of the season. Andrew and JJ share their thoughts on Tottenham's ineptitude, Tudor's realization of the situation at hand and Gabriel doing Gabriel things. The boys also discuss Manchester City's important win over Newcastle and Nico O'Reilly making a a claim to get on the plane to North America this summer. Then, we're talking Salah's struggles, Chelsea's frustration and a full breakdown of MLS' return to action. Oh, and we'll have our final thoughts on the 2026 Winter Olympics as well. All that and more on the latest edition of Caught Offside! For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! On our most recent PLUS episode, we go through your suggestions for future PLUS ideas and see which ones we might want to start implementing! To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! 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/ - IT'S REALLY REALLY COLD OUT! THERE'S A BLIZZARD HAPPENING ALL OVER THE NORTHEAST! HOW HAVE YOU NOT GOTTEN A WINTER HAT YET!?!? --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/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.

Suj and James fared very differently again in FPL in GW27 as clean sheets were bust, well owned players flopped but one hauler for James in Nico O'Reilly made the difference; but there is no doubt as James even concedes, that there was big slice of luck that he even still owned him. That was the highlight of a weekend for James, which ended with another North London Derby humbling as Tottenham continue to look nervously over their shoulder at West Ham and Nottingham Forest, who both failed to score but were unlucky to do so. There's a much promised look at Rayan and comparison to other midfielders in a similiar price bracket. Bournemouth along with Brentford, Fulham and Liverpool assets are likely to be popular this week, should Arsenal players be binned despite Sunday's comfortable win, Chelsea's brilliant fixture run is over and they slipped up against Burnley, should their assets including the in-form Joao Pedro be moved on too? All the games covered, the OOP not called O'Reilly catching the eye despite a blank and lots more... Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Liverpool v West Ham United with Dan Lord & Chris Stone Today on Patreon: The Patreon QNA (IT+) & Nico's Corner (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151444279 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 David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter 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 #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #GW27Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug McIntyre joins to talk about his latest World Cup roster projections, Haji's hat trick in a top of the table Champo clash, Balogun's brace versus PSG, Wes's legacy-defining upcoming summer, and much more.

Rog and Rory are back to break down all of the action from this FA Cup weekend, including the paradox that is Arsenal's quadruple chase....the closer they get to it, the harder it becomes. Plus, Tottenham's managerial marry-go-round continues with Igor Tudor filling in for the recently-sacked Thomas Frank...will another new manager fix any of Spurs' problems? And Mo Salah puts on a vintage display in the FA Cup against Brighton...are we witnessing the dying embers of his English career? Make sure to check out Coke’s Most Valuable Fan sweepstakes, where they’re giving away thousands of prizes including World Cup match tickets: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/offerings/fifa-world-cup-26/most-valuable-fan Pre-order Rog's new book, "We are the World (Cup)" now!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgG See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode is packed with USMNT storylines, Americans abroad drama, and global soccer chaos across Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the Premier League. Alexi Lalas & David Mosse lead with Weston McKennie’s scorching run at Juventus, scoring in his second straight Serie A match and cementing himself as one of the league’s most productive midfielders under Luciano Spalletti… where does he rank among American players right now? We break down Johnny Cardoso’s injury concerns at Atlético Madrid, and mounting pressure as the US midfield picture tightens. Plus: Gio Reyna sidelined again, Tim Weah opens up about struggles at Juve and resurgence at Marseille, and strong EPL showings from Brenden Aaronson and Chris Richards. We also hit Ronaldo’s strike, Messi tuning up ahead of the MLS season, #AskAlexi, and a big-picture debate: World Cup vs Olympics… has global soccer officially passed the Games? Intro (0:00)U.S. Abroad: McKennie scores, Johnny & Banks hurt (:)Liverpool vs City: Match of the Weekend (:)Messi and Ronaldo are back (:)#AskAlexi: McKennie > Pulisic? (:)One For The Road: World Cup vs Olympics (:) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Barcelona continue to lead the way at the top of La Liga with a dominant performance in the 3-0 over Mallorca, which featured yet another screamer from Lamine Yamal and an impressive showing from Marcus Rashford. Gary and Alex look at the England forward’s form and his chances of securing a starting berth at the world cup. Real Madrid are just about keeping pace in 2nd place, with a Kylian Mbappe stoppage time goal sealing the points away at troubled Valencia. A game in which the opener was scored by a recent Preston North End midfielder… Atletico Madrid went from the sublime to the ridiculous, losing 1-0 at home to Real Betis just a few days after beating them 5-0 in the Copa Del Rey. How much pressure is Diego Simeone really under? 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

Meeds is joined by Timson to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. After a crazy comeback against West Ham, the boys tried to follow it up with a semi final clash against Arsenal but came up short to a Kai Havertz last minute dagger...the boys unpack it all. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: West Ham 3-2 W Liam's Rotations The Garnacho problem Proactive & quality subs Enzo Fernandez Arsenal 1-0 L Liams cautious approach... Wolves preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin this week with a huge game in the WSL, where Manchester City opened up an 11-point gap at the top after their 5-1 win over Chelsea. Arsenal, meanwhile, beat Corinthians in extra-time, to become the winners of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. Then, it’s onto the Premier League, where there was a true game of two halves that saw Spurs and Manchester City play out a 2-2 draw (10:24) and an incredible Dominic Solanke goal, while Aston Villa lost at home to Brentford, who played out the entirety of the second half down to ten. Arsenal extended their lead at the top, thanks to a very impressive 4-0 win away at Leeds (39:24), Manchester United left it late to keep the good times rolling (46:22) and there’s also a round-up of the rest of the Premier League, plus the Bundesliga, La Liga and much more! London crew, don't forget to get those tickets for the next Southbank Centre show, with special guest Nish Kumar, here. 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.

On Clash of the Correspondents it's West London versus East London as James welcomes Chelsea fan Gary Mantle and West Ham fan Chris Stone to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of Saturday's meeting at Stamford Bridge. West Ham have won two in a row and though they remain 5 points from safety they are giving themselves a chance, and in the likes of Matheus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen may even have a couple of attractive FPL assets to consider. But Chelsea will appeal to many more. With arguably the best four game stretch that any team has all season multiple Blues assets appeal including Trevor Chalobah, Enzo Fernandez and Joao Pedro. But can Fantasy managers rely on their minutes moving forward? Plus, Liam Rosenior's start, Cole Palmer's form and fitness, the battle for a Champions League place, West Ham having a more settled side and lots more, including why how Chelsea do in Naples tonight could be so pivotol for FPL managers. Follow Gary on Twitter/x: https://x.com/Phantomantle Follow Chris on Twitter/x: https://x.com/Fpl_SkyAddict Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James, live stream scheduled for 430pm (this may change!) GMT with an audio to follow shortly after conclusion. Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy MD8 Preview (IT+) & The Midweek FPL Dilemma (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149143462 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 David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter 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 #CFC #WHUFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today we discuss whether or not USA fans should be getting worried about Christian Pulisic’s decrease in playing time and production for Milan. We then break down Fulham’s improved bid for Ricardo Pepi, fill you in with the latest news from the Josh Sargent vs Norwich City saga, and give Patrick Agyemang his flowers for his prolific scoring as of late for Derby County. We give a quick update on various depth defenders from around Europe, including Joe Scally and Mark McKenzie before breaking down the USWNT absolutely ROUTING Paraguay 6-0 in their first match of 2026. In #AskAlexi, we get a voicemail asking if we should be concerned about the state of Goalkeeping for the national team and finish things up with a message from Sepp Blatter in One for the Road. Christian Pulisic concern? (3:57)The latest in Josh Sargent's Saga (10:35)A new bid for Ricardo Pepi (16:15)Updates from around Europe (31:32)USWNT starts 2026 strong (34:44)#AskAlexi (39:27)One for the Road (50:50)What are we watching? (54:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s neck and neck at the top of La Liga as Real Madrid kept up the pressure on leaders Barcelona with a 2-0 win away at third placed Villarreal while Barca put last week’s slip up behind them with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo at the Camp Nou. Gary and Alex look at another two goals for the rampant Kylian Mbappe, including a panenka penalty he awkwardly dedicated to teammate Brahim Diaz, and there’s an absolute stunner from Lamine Yamal to enjoy too. It’s transfer season and rumours have begun to swirl over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Real Madrid, with some reports suggesting he could be on the way out in the summer. Gary and Alex look at the England international’s difficult first six months in Madrid and assess his chances of turning his fortunes around as we approach the world cup. There’s more transfer talk on the other half of Madrid with Atletico’s Julian Alvarez linked with a return to the Premier League in what would be a sensational January move to Arsenal. Diego Simeone has publicly backed the underperforming former Man City man but could the move be the thing that would finally get the Gunners over the line in their quest to win the Premier League title? 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

On the review of the weekend football Suj and James reflect on yet another Gameweek where FPL points were hard to find and it all began before deadline with leaks that Erling Haaland and Phil Foden would not start for Manchester City. Trouble was, that for those who has the info, a change in captaincy didn't necessarily bring reward. So, with Mo Salah back, is dropping Haaland a genuine consideration? Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Chelsea all won and will have interest in their assets, and so too will Manchester United assets following their win at league leaders Arsenal. There was more frustration for James as Tottenham failed to win (and nearly lost at Burnley), but Suj's West Ham did make it back to back wins, trouble was Nottingham Forest one too. All the games and all the key FPL talking points covered. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Chip Talk: A GW24 Wildcard Today on Patreon: Patreon QNA (IT+) & Nico's Corner (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149143462 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 David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter 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 #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #GW23Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Jones presents Super Sunday from the Emirates alongside Patrick Vieira, Roy Keane, and Micah Richards, who analyse Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 win against league leaders Arsenal. Immediately after the match, Pat Davison gets the thoughts of Harry Maguire and match-winner Matheus Cunha. Gary Neville joins the studio and says he is absolutely ‘blown away’ by United’s remarkable turnaround under Michael Carrick. We also hear the post-match views of Man Utd’s head coach, as well as Mikel Arteta. 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]

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, we discuss the most recent set of Champions League results including City stumbling in Norway, Salah returning to Liverpool's 11 and Madrid dropping 6 on Monaco. Plus, how can Spurs be so bad at home in the Premier League and so good at home in the Champions League? We also discuss Weston McKennie grabbing another goal in Europe, Jack Grealish going down with a stress fracture and Brooklyn Beckham's public falling out with his parents. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent episode, we discuss some of our favorite footballing meme's, their unique origin stories and how they're used in soccer's online culture. To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! 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/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A WINTER HAT! --- 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.

On James live stream this afternoon lots of FPL discussion, including what to do with Manchester City assets, including the prospect of taking an under par Erling Haaland on; Bruno Fernandes and the appeal of other Manchester United assets, defensive enablers, midfielders desired, benching dilemmas, and Tottenham won, and played well last night. But was it a one off? Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Transfer Window Show Today on Patreon: Tot & Ham QNA (BT+) & What The Numbers Say (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-148581562 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 David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.store/ Kobbie Mainoo was amongst the stand outs against Manchester City, proving the doubters WRONG! Join Adam McKola and Joe Smith for Uncensored! 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: https://stretfordpaddock.store/ 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! #ManUnited #ManchesterUnited #MUFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo’s got European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams alongside him as the Champions League re-enters the room… We start with those midweek UCL MD7 ties - including the tight battle for a top eight finish with the likes of Tottenham v Dortmund, Marseille v Liverpool and Juventus v Benfica looking finely poised. In Serie A, there were tributes to Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso - who passed away on Saturday but left a huge legacy in not only Florence but across the Italian sporting landscape. La Viola honoured him by beating Bologna 2-1 on Sunday to move out of the bottom three. Over in La Liga, the gap’s been cut to just one point! That’s after Barcelona’s 11-game winning streak was ended by a 2-1 defeat at Real Sociedad. Real Madrid took advantage, beating Levante 2-0 amid a backdrop of boos, whistles and protests in the Spanish capital… Meanwhile in the Bundesliga, Bayern became the first team in Europe’s top 5 leagues to score 100 goals in all competitions this season as they came from behind to beat Leipzig 5-1 thanks to a second half masterclass from Michael Olise. Plus, what next for Frankfurt after Dino Topmoller was sacked after their latest 3-3 draw? And over in France - Lens are *still* top of the table thanks to a club-record eight straight Ligue 1 wins. PSG stay a point behind after their 3-0 win over Lille - which featured one of the goals of the season from Ousmane Dembele. All that plus pinchos, personalised apps - and poor ratings! Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - and foodie endeavours (00.45) • PART 2: Champions League MD7 key fixtures (12.45) • PART 3: Serie A review - Farewell to Rocco Commisso (27.30) • PART 4: La Liga review - Suddenly all to play for at the top (45.05) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Olise’s masterclass and Frankfurt call time on Dino (45.05) • PART 6: Ligue 1 review - Lens just keep winning (48.15) Take part in our audience survey for a chance to win an $/£100 Amazon voucher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is fair to suggest that Lecce and Como were completely contrasting challenges for Milan. One posed the threat of completely outplaying them on the pitch and the other nearly left the Rossoneri frustrated until the goal actually came. All that matters though, is the result. Milan took six points from the two ties, even […]

Youssouf Fofana’s time at Milan began with flying colours last season. The Rossoneri put in quite a bit of effort to land the Frenchman from Monaco, even beating Premier League competition to bring him to the San Siro. He was a bright light in the darkness of last season and with Tijjani Reijnders leaving, he […]

In this episode of the Redmen Weekly Podcast hear clips from the very best of Redmen Plus this past week. Firstly, reaction to a strange encounter with Wolves last weekend at Anfield in The Final Word, hear our thoughts on Aston Villa's title credentials on the Biased Football Podcast, Ste & The Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst discuss LFC's potential plans to sign a centre half in January and Dan & Errol discuss Jeremie Frimpong's excellent performance at right-wing against Leeds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down American players in action over the festive period and tie a bow on a rollercoaster year for the USMNT. Christian Pulisic continues to pad his Serie A résumé (05:43), while Antonee Robinson’s form sparks a big question: when fully fit, is he the Premier League’s best left back (15:33)? The guys hand out their 2025 grades for Mauricio Pochettino (24:18). Jimmy turns quiz master (46:36). And the guys reveal the winners of the annual Call It What You Want Awards - aka the Call It What You Wanties (54:02)! 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
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