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Manchester United and England legend Bryan Robson has delivered a bold World Cup verdict – insisting the current Three Lions squad has what it takes to go all the way… if they fix one key problem. With 90 caps, 65 as captain and 26 goals to his name, Robson knows exactly what it takes to […] The post ‘I Captained England 65 Times… This Team Can Win The World Cup’ appeared first on Fan Banter.

Giovani Lo Celso, a key teammate of Lionel Messi with Argentina, is back from a lengthy injury just two months ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In recent weeks, the news has not been positive for Argentina, with several players sidelined by injuries in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, Giovani Lo Celso is the exception, returning after an extended spell on the sidelines with the goal of joining Lionel Messi in North America this summer. Lo Celso was included in the 24-man squad selected by head coach Manuel Pellegrini for Real Betis’ match on Sunday against Osasuna in Pamplona. The call-up marks the midfielder’s return following a prolonged absence due to a muscle injury. Gio’s last appearance came on January 22, when he played just six minutes in a UEFA Europa League clash against PAOK before suffering a significant tear in the rectus femoris of his right thigh that forced him to leave the match. If he sees minutes against Osasuna this Sunday, Lo Celso will end an 80-day stretch without official match action. In total, he missed 15 matches at club level across La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Europa League. Our squad list for #OsasunaRealBetis 📋#LALIGARETRO pic.twitter.com/Dbq4hMULvR — Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) April 11, 2026 Lo Celso aims to regain ground with Argentina The muscle injury sustained at Betis also kept Giovani Lo Celso out of Argentina’s plans at the start of the year. He was left off Lionel Scaloni’s roster for the friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia in Buenos Aires during the March FIFA break. With just two months until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lo Celso’s situation remains uncertain. For years, he has been a key piece of the squad and Lionel Messi’s primary creative partner. However, recurring injuries over the past few seasons have caused him to lose ground, while other players have risen in the manager’s pecking order. At the moment, reports indicate that Scaloni is set on bringing several midfielders to the World Cup, including Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, and Nicolas Paz. Lo Celso is not currently part of that group and will need to deliver strong performances — and, above all, maintain his fitness — in the coming months with Betis to compete for one of the final roster spots. Lo Celso has unfinished business at the World Cup Despite being a regular part of the Argentina setup for most of the past decade, Giovani Lo Celso has yet to play in a World Cup. He was included in the squad for Russia 2018, but then-head coach Jorge Sampaoli surprisingly did not give him a single minute across Argentina’s four matches. Four years later, Lo Celso was a clear starter in Lionel Scaloni’s plans heading into Qatar 2022, but an untimely muscle injury suffered weeks before the tournament while playing for Villarreal ruled him out of the squad. Now, he faces the challenge of earning a spot on Argentina’s roster for North America 2026 and finally settling that unfinished business.

Patrick Agyemang’s dream of a home World Cup is over. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa react to the Derby striker’s ruptured Achilles (04:22), and break down what his absence means for Mauricio Pochettino’s roster plans heading into the summer (11:04). The crew ties a bow on the March window (14:05): who helped their case, who hurt it (22:44), and whether Pochettino tinkered too much with a squad that had real momentum coming into camp. Is Johnny Cardoso a lock? Has the book closed on Gio Reyna? And do Alex Zendejas and Diego Luna still have a realistic shot at the 26-man squad? (27:07) Plus, Charlie tips his hat to Folarin Balogun’s latest highlight-reel moment (49:05), and the guys debate the whether Weston McKennie has surpassed Christian Pulisic as the team’s MVP (55:25). 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

Alan Shearer goes head-to-head with Micah Richards in our latest quiz challenge, putting their football knowledge to the test with a round on World Cup Golden Boot winners. Will Alan’s wealth of experience on the biggest stage give him the edge, or can Micah snatch another victory and get back to winning ways. Beyond the quiz, the conversation turns to the international break. Are Thomas Tuchel’s side becoming too dependent on Harry Kane for goals? Do the last two matches raise any real concerns, or are they just part of the bigger picture as the tournament approaches? And with squad selection looming, which players have done enough to secure their place, and who may have played themselves out of contention? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football Join The Players Lounge for FREE for access to our FPL, tips from Fantasy Football Hub, AI-powered team ratings and our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@therestisfootball?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/therestisfootball ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🗞️ Sign Up To The Newsletter Here: https://mailchi.mp/therestisfootball/trif ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRestIsFootball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therestisfootball/ Snapchat: https://story.snapchat.com/p/8c729650-9d54-407d-8c62-c658546eee44 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restisfootball Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsFootball ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alan Shearer goes head-to-head with Micah Richards in our latest quiz challenge, putting their football knowledge to the test with a round on World Cup Golden Boot winners. Will Alan’s wealth of experience on the biggest stage give him the edge, or can Micah snatch another victory and get back to winning ways. Beyond the quiz, the conversation turns to the international break. Are Thomas Tuchel’s side becoming too dependent on Harry Kane for goals? Do the last two matches raise any real concerns, or are they just part of the bigger picture as the tournament approaches? And with squad selection looming, which players have done enough to secure their place, and who may have played themselves out of contention? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. 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
Alexi Lalas, David Mosse and Rob Stone are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! We break down another disappointing USA loss in the buildup to the World Cup, this time a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Portugal. The trio discuss the changes to the starting XI made by Mauricio Pochettino and whether we are too close to the World Cup to be tinkering with the team’s tactics. Additionally, with Christian Pulisic being in an extended scoring slump for both club and country, the guys ask what his role within the team is and how the squad and Pochettino can get the best out of him. Finally, we ask the question: has this window changed our minds about the U.S.’s prospects in the World Cup. Can they still make a deep run? After a thorough USA discussion, Alexi, Mosse, and Rob react to the full World Cup bracket and break down the final day of qualifying that saw Türkiye book their place in the USA’s group and Italy failing to qualify AGAIN. All of that and much more in the newest episode of State of the Union.Presented by Zillow #Zillow (0:00) Intro(3:10) U.S. falls to Portugal 2-0(9:41) The Great Keeper Debate: Freese vs Turner(17:32) Are we worried about Pulisic?(22:05) Too Late to Tinker for Pochettino?(37:18) UEFA World Cup Playoffs: Italy falls yet again(48:27) FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Sorry Jamaica(56:28) Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina Friendlies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Jones is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Julien Laurens and John Cross to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We kick things off with the battle for places in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. Harry Maguire may be fifth-choice at centre-back, but do his recent form and tournament pedigree put him back in contention this summer? Julien argues the case for a fully fit John Stones to anchor the defence, while John considers the case for Ben White’s inclusion after his impressive goalscoring cameo against Uruguay. Next, we turn to the news of Tiger Woods’ arrest following a crash in Florida. Julien reflects on the reality that it barely came as a surprise—and argues it may finally be time for golf to move on. Next, we look at Cole Palmer and the chances he could leave Chelsea FC this summer. We explore his future and the clubs that might be interested in snapping him up. We then turn to the England cricket team, where Ben Stokes’ return is on hold after a cheek injury. Cricket broadcaster Adam Collins joins us to discuss Stokes’ absence and his prospects of returning to County cricket with Durham in early May. And finally, we dive into Arsenal, sparked by George Graham’s comments. While the pushing, shoving, grappling, and set-piece scoring might not be pretty, Graham points out that everyone does it—and Arsenal do it best. John argues the team has been unfairly criticised but must find a way to get over the line by any means necessary. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, the boys comb through the Champions League round of 16 2nd legs including a Barca beatdown of Newcastle and PSG pummeling of Chelsea. Plus, "fun-Arsenal" make an appearance and Manchester City bow out with only a whimper. Then, we're giving you our thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino's squad for the USMNT's upcoming March friendlies. Which players were we surprised to see? Which players have a big opportunity in front of them? And which players need to find some form? And finally... AFCON. How does one celebrate a title won in some boardroom 57 days after it was initially played? We'll tell you what we make of the madness and what we think the right result should actually be. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! "World Cup Madness" is underway!!! Our first bracket to determine the greatest USMNT World Cup match of all-time is out! Check it out and let us know what you think. 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/ - We're closing in on spring time, you've just about made it through the winter so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- 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.

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Wayne Rooney, Ian Wright and Jill Scott discuss some of the biggest talking points in football. With the Cheltenham Festival underway, Roy shares a few tips before the conversation turns to a dramatic week in the Champions League, including Newcastle’s win over Barcelona and Tottenham conceding five against Atletico Madrid. The panel also debate Spurs’ worrying form under Igor Tudor and whether relegation could actually be a possibility, before turning their attention to England squad selection and some big dilemmas in midfield and defence. With the race for the top four heating up, the team look ahead to key fixtures including Aston Villa vs Manchester United and Chelsea vs Newcastle, before finishing with some of your community questions. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. 00:00 Intro 01:42 Cheltenham chat 11:28 Kyle Walker Retirement Talk 23:36 PL Companion by Microsoft Copilot 26:54 Kinsky nightmare 37:58 Will Spurs be Relegated? 45:09 Who Misses Champions League 49:13 Super 6 56:54 Saving the FA Cup 01:05:16 Chelsea’s Red Card problem Join Gary, Carra, Wayne and Kelly live at the 3Arena on 25 March for a special edition of The Overlap. Final tickets here ➡️ https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5394505?venueId=197033 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. Heineken contains 5% ABV. Heineken 0.0 contains no more than 0.05% ABV. 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.
Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. Could Evan Ferguson be on his way out of Roma, and is a move back to the Premier League a good move for his development? What is the latest on Troy Parrott? We hear the latest from David's trip to the Netherlands to see him play. And what about Anselmo Garcia McNulty, could he be next in line for an Ireland squad? James McClean is back in the League of Ireland, but what other players have also been on the move? The lads get into debate about where Michael Noonan should make his next move to. Should it be Europe, should it be the UK, or should he stay at Shamrock Rovers? There is debate about who starts up front for the game against Czechia in Prague. And what should be the midfield for that game in the Czech Republic? And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
What are the big decisions facing Thomas Tuchel as England head to the World Cup with a perfect qualifying record? What’s the best formation to get the most out of this incredibly talented England squad? Can the Republic of Ireland kick on from Troy Parrott’s late winner and now make the World Cup this summer? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss the fun they’ve been having during the international break, as they get a little bit of time off to enjoy themselves. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football Introducing Save Your WayTM from Hotels.com. Get instant savings now with Member Prices, or bank as rewards for later. Learn more at hotels.com/product/save-your-way-uk/ 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

Jimbo's got Duncan Alexander, Colin Millar and Carl Anka along for some international break fun and games. England have been under Thomas Tuchel's tutelage for a year - and his latest squad inclusions and omissions have certainly raised eyebrows. So where do the Three Lions stand at the moment - and how set is the team heading into next summer's World Cup? Plus - a word on the fortunes of the other home nations as qualifying reaches its climax across Europe. CAF qualifiers have thrown up more than a few eye-catching storylines, no least the remarkable Cape Verde on the brink of a place in the 2026 tournament - and the drama surrounding South Africa's docked points. African football expert Maher Mezahi joins us for a deep dive into some of the key issues across the continent. Plus - we react to the news that Uefa have 'reluctantly' granted permission for La Liga and Serie A to stage a game each abroad this winter, meaning European league games will be played on different continents for the first time. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Important quizzing and a quick overview of the last ever October international window... (00.45) • PART 1b: One year of Thomas Tuchel (11.20) • PART 1c: England v Wales preview (19.55) • PART 1d: Group A jeopardy - can Northern Ireland qualify? (26.00) • PART 1e: What of Scotland's hopes? (28.25) • PART 2: Checking in on CAF qualifying with Maher Mezahi (33.50) • PART 3: Headlines elsewhere - Fabio Cannavaro's World Cup return, Women's Champions League - and controversy surrounding fixtures abroad (50.25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United are now reaching almost unfathomable depths. The boys react to their stunning Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby Town and attempt to analyze Ruben Amorim's comments on the game as well as his role in their continued fall. Then, we switch into USMNT-mode as Mauricio Pochettino releases an unusual squad for the September friendlies. Which players should be truly concerned and just how much will any of this matter once June of 2026 rolls around? And finally, we pick out a couple Champions League matchups that we're looking forward to, share our thoughts on the time change of the final and touch on Inter Miami vs the Seattle Sounders in this weekend's Leagues Cup. For access to our "Caught OffFIVE" series, head on over to our premium channel, Caught Offside Plus! In our latest installment, we present to you our top 5 most unforgettable moments of the last 25 years. Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad which was named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers plus there is a look back at last night's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool at St. James' Park. Heimir wants the fans to bring the noise. No Smallbone but Szmodics is in. Rio Ngumoha is Liverpool's latest superstar Inter begin the Serie A in the best possible way. And is there a Manchester City defender on his way to Crystal Palace? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

He's back! US Men's National Team captain Tyler Adams returns to the Men in Blazers Media Network for the latest installment of his series, "The Captain with Tyler Adams." This week, Rog and Tyler sit down in the City of Brotherly Love to discuss all things Gold Cup, Pochettino’s squad selection, player desire and focus ahead of next year’s World Cup on home soil, plus what’s next for Bournemouth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson headline the USMNT absences for June’s friendlies, but they’re not the only ones. Tony Meola and Benny Feilhaber break down Pochettino’s pre-Gold Cup squad (03:27) and what missing the Milan and Fulham stars means for the team (16:36). The guys also react to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal draw and chat with Chicago Fire keeper Chris Brady about his USMNT ambitions and working with Gregg Berhalter (29:43). Plus, a closer look at other big omissions like Josh Sargent and Joe Scally (43:53). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruno Fernandes was the saviour once again for Man United. Today, Marcus, Andy, Luke and Jim wonder whether his teammates appreciate him constantly making the rest of them look bad. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho got the joy of doing another press conference last night - it's just a shame for him he had to manage a football game first. Plus, we identify the key battle Newcastle must win to end 70 years of hurt and lift the Carabao Cup. Head to YouTube this afternoon to hear Marcus and Luke's thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's first England squad! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram and TikTok and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Wednesday's edition of Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to the Republic of Ireland's Women's Euro playoff win over Georgia, and the prospect of a December decider at the Aviva with Wales. We hear from Eileen Gleeson and Denise O'Sullivan. A new report has highlighted the economic benefit of League of Ireland football. We get the latest from the horse's mouth, as Ruben Amorim inches towards taking the Manchester United job. Tom Cannon put his hand up for a place in the next Ireland squad, with a goal for Stoke last night. We also hear from their manager Narcis Pelach on Andy Moran's impact at St. Mary's. And Jose Mourinho continues to make googley eyes towards the Premier League.

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies welcome in friend of the show Marco Messina to discuss the start of the Serie A season and the Americans plying their trade (at least for now) in the Italian top-flight. What are Paulo Fonseca's plans for Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah? Will Weston McKennie and Tim Weah be staples of Thiago Motta's starting XI? And why are Venezia intent on getting rid of Tanner Tessmann? The guys turn their attention elsewhere in Europe, praising Haji Wright's brace-scoring heroics for Coventry and discussing Gaga Slonina in the context of Mauricio Pochettino's first-choice goalkeeper. Then, Mark McKenzie's move to Ligue 1 side Toulouse and Cameron Carter-Vickers' time at Tottenham spark a convo about the USMNT's center-back pool. Will Tim Ream still be in the frame for the World Cup? And finally, it's an all-MLS affair in the Leagues Cup semifinals! 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, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Suj and James discuss the current mood around England following Friday night's dismal Friendly defeat to Iceland at Wembley that has dampened expectations of England fans. But should we read too much into the result and performance? There's coverage of Gareth Southgate's final squad selections, including the admissions of Jarrad Branthwaite and Jack Grealish. And there's debate on the likely starting eleven for the Serbia game on Sunday and James suspects it may surprise. Coverage of the left-back problem, the solutions to finding the best midfield partner for Declan Rice, if Phil Foden should start on the left and plenty more including the tabloid reaction to Friday, England's problem with the press, but why Jude Bellingham's return will help fix it. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Fan View on Chelsea with Gary Mantle Today on Patreon: The Patreon Q'N'A and The THST Fan Survey For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-june-105922183 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #Euro2024 #England #ThreeLions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's pod, we discuss Manchester City's lawsuit vs the Premier League, how it's potentially linked with the 115 charges against them and how their own fans feel about all of this. Plus: Pulisic's bounce back year, uncertainty at goalkeeper, replacing Dest, up-and-coming U.S. stars, Reyna's role in the team --- we dive into the big USMNT topics with American Soccer Now's Brian Sciaretta. And on top of all that, we've still got time for the "things JJ saw on the internet" and an analysis of England's Euro '24 squad. --- And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of June! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clayton joins James for a discussion on all things England following last night's 3-0 victory against Bosnia And Herzegovina that ended well but frustrated for long periods. What's the best eleven now? It feels like there are probably 3 spots up for grabs in Gareth Southgate's ideal line-up; left-back remains a concern with continuing question marks over Luke Shaw's fitness, who will partner Declan Rice in midfield appears up for grabs and will it be Phil Foden on the left or someone else? And who makes the final 26 man squad now? Which 7 will be cut and what was learned last night that means there might be some unexpected names that make the final cut? Tomorrow on Planet FPL: An Intro To Euro Fantasy 2024 Today on Patreon: England at The Euros Quiz hosted by Gary Robinson and The Unanswered Qs For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-june-105476558 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #Euro2024 #England #ThreeLions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins are in studio to talk about the latest in women's football from around the world. First, the ladies discuss the latest news including Arsenal's update on Frida Maanum and her status after her collapse during the Conti Cup Final, Elli Pikkujämsä's season ending injury, Leicy Santos signing with the Washington Spirit, and Ramona Bachmann joining the Houston Dash (1:48). Next, the group chat about the high expectations for the USWNT heading into the SheBelieves Cup at the weekend as they face Japan while Brazil takes on Canada (8:07). Then, the ladies give their USWNT wishlist starting lineups for the match against Japan (14:59). Next, the A3 crew shine a light on Sam Coffey and her role in the US side as she has been an unsung hero as of late (26:53). Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to discuss the on-going saga surrounding Korbin Albert, the statement made by Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan, and also weigh in on the two SheBelieves Cup matches (31:25). And finally, a look at both the Euro Qualifiers as well as the CAF Olympic Qualifiers (40:30). Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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, @SandHerrera_, @LisaCarlin32, @Jordangeli , @JennyaChiu and @Darian_Jenks. 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
Clayton joins James for a discussion on who they would pick in the England squad for this summer's European Championship in Germany and it's clear that with so many attacking options some big names are likely to be left behind! Discussion firstly looks at who is almost certain to be on the plane to Germany which in turn leads to agreement on England's likely starting eleven if injuries are avoided and then leads onto the difficult choices of who to take with them. Plus, England's vulnerability areas, the players The Three Lions simply can't do without, a look to the future and why in mnay instances Gareth Southgate will still go with the tried and trusted. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Bournemouth v Luton with Neil Grover and Dan Ashby Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy Preview and Chip Talk on a GW28 Wildcard For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-march-99704372 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #England #EnglandSquad #Euro2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Women's National Team roster has been chosen for the World Cup and we're joined by esports content creator, CHI Kacee, to hear about the biggest news in the gaming world! Alexis has finally returned to recount his Champions League/Nations League journey and help us discuss the USWNT's roster announcement ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup! We analyze all the squad selections, debate which players were snubbed the hardest, and predict how the team will line up on the pitch. CHI Kacee also sits down with Christian to talk about her journey as a woman in esports, the rise of eMLS, and gloat about Manchester City's treble-winning season. Plus, we touch on Gareth Bale's disparaging comments about the competition in MLS and give our final thoughts on Gregg Berhalter returning to coach the USMNT. Did US Soccer make the right decision by bringing GGG back? Let us know what you think! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kathleen McNamee joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward after she returned from Spain where Ireland took on China in a friendly yesterday. They discuss whether Kate McCabe playing higher up the pitch paid off, how these friendlies actually matter and who makes the squad for the World Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris for reaction to Gareth Southgate naming his 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar. The big news is Leicester's James Maddison is finally in the squad, plus a surprise inclusion for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, as well as a place for Newcastle's in-form striker Callum Wilson. There's a look at how those three will feature during the tournament, plus discussion of Harry Maguire's role in the team, whether Sterling will keep his place, how you get the best out of England's many attacking options, and we pick our starting XI for the game against Iran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce recap the penultimate weekend of European domestic club soccer before Gregg Berhalter announces the USMNT roster for the World Cup. (02:50) -- Weston McKennie injury (06:55) -- If McKennie out, where should Gio play? (16:05) -- Leeds USMNT Duo shock Liverpool (23:18) -- Who should slot in at the No. 3 CB Posiiton (27:30) -- Who should start at the back vs Wales (29:56) -- Cameron Carter-Vickers Problem (37:10) -- Jordan Pefok making the roster? (41:54) -- Charlie thinks Pepi should start up top (43:37) -- MLS Cup Preview In Soccer We Trust is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 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 purchase In Soccer We Trust merchandise: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=in-soccer-we-trust Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus and use offer code UEFA22 for a one-month free trial: https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&promo=uefa22 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
Suj & James discuss what England's likely final 26 man squad will look like for the World Cup. Who's definitely going? Who's likely to miss out? And could anyone make a late push for inclusion? Plus, discussion on if it's time for Gareth Southgate to step aside, fan expectations, how England may change system subject to opponent and why England's weaknesses aren't only limited to the defence... Coming up tomorrow on Planet FPL - Planet SkyFF s4 ep9 with all the latest discussion for Sky Fantasy Football Join our Planet FPL Mini League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/yw6ree Patrons can find information on their mini leagues this season via this post https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-mini-69251447 You can also join our Sky Fantasy Football Mini League. The Pin required is 8475785 ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Our Patreon content in September features over 20 additional Podcasts from Intermediate Tier and today's content features a Money In Football investigation into Manchester City's sponsorship deal with Asian betting partner 8Xbet Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #England #WorldCup #Qatar2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After England’s rollercoaster 3-3 draw with Germany in their final game before the 2022 World Cup, Peter Smith is joined by Charlotte Marsh at Wembley to discuss where the game now leaves Gareth Southgate’s side ahead of Qatar, who impressed for a place on the plane and who could potentially miss out... Plus we hear from the England manager himself as he assesses the Nations League fixture and how coming through a tough period could be a positive for his side going into the tournament. 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]

Greg and Belz discuss some news of the week through the lens of the ever-evolving World Cup roster discussion. Pepi perhaps falls out of the picture, but then gets a loan to Holland. Scally's case gets stronger with every minute Dest doesn't play, and now maybe Dest to Villareal? The ReSargence. Etc. etc.

It's an England special of the Essential Football Podcast after the Three Lions' wins over Switzerland and Ivory Coast during the international break. Charlotte Marsh is joined by senior football journalist Pete Smith and football writer Ben Grounds to have a look back - and forwards - on England's 2022. Part 1 | What did we learn from the two friendlies? How much can we read into Gareth Southgate's squad selection, and who did the guys pick in their 23 for Qatar? Part 2 | What was the thinking behind the Maguire boos and did Southgate nail his response? Who could England face in Qatar, and who would be the best and worst-case scenario? Finally, how is England's 2022 shaping up? 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]

Football fans, rejoice, for another edition of the Essential Football podcast is here! Ron Walker is joined by Sky Sports’ resident Evertonian Ben Grounds and our features writer of an Arsenal persuasion Nick Wright to reflect on another significant week at the top and bottom of the Premier League, and look ahead to the first international break of 2022… PART 1 | From a dramatic late winner, and a highly contentious red card, to a unique on-field protest and huge ramifications at the bottom of the table, 10-man Everton’s vital victory over Newcastle may have lacked quality, but it more than made up for it in talking points, which Nick, who was at Goodison for the first time, and Ben dissect PART 2 | With a few sore heads in east London after West Ham's stunning victory over Sevilla in the Europa League, we ask whether opportunity knocks for Tottenham to put an end to their London rivals’ Champions League qualification hopes with victory on Super Sunday, or whether the Hammers can continue riding this wave to further glory PART 3 | After Gareth Southgate announced his England squad for the March friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast, Nick questions the omission of Jadon Sancho and launches an impassioned defence of Harry Maguire’s inclusion, Ben explains why the door isn’t closed on Marcus Rashford, before the pair get stuck into the Jordan Pickford vs Aaron Ramsdale debate and examine who will be England No.1 heading into Qatar 2022 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]

Hosts Dan Bardell and George Elek are joined by bet365's Steve Freeth to preview (what's left of) the weekend's Premier League action, as Covid outbreaks continue to disrupt the festive fixture calendar... Has 'Auba-gate' actually galvanised the Arsenal squad and can they take their impressive home form to Elland Road on Saturday? How much Kane would be worth if he tried to engineer another move away from Spurs in January and more on KdB's frighteningly good return to action. Plus, why Gareth Southgate MUST find a way to get Trent Alexander-Arnold into his England team for the World Cup next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Bardell welcomes Florence Lloyd-Hughes and David Preece to the show for reaction to England's last warm-up fixture before the belated 2020 European Championships. It was another 1-0 win and it had plenty more in common with the Austria game as Gareth Southgate selected a side featuring mostly fringe squad players, some who won't make the final 26, but at least one who will. James Ward-Prowse will hope to take the spot vacated by Trent Alexander Arnold but Ben White could be a dark horse with Harry Maguire's fitness still a doubt. Jack Grealish has started the last two friendlies, providing dynamism and a cutting edge, and he is fancied by some to make the starting XI against Croatia. Sam Johnstone almost certainly won't feature, but he will be a reassuringly solid third choice between the sticks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasper Taylor is joined by Ben Ransom, Dharmesh Sheth and Gerard Brand as the panel look back on a busy weekend of Premier League action and assess the outside contenders for Gareth Southgate's England squad. | PART ONE: Good week for... Chelsea, Liverpool and Everton in top-four race (04:27) | PART TWO: Bad week for... West Ham, Leicester and Tottenham (28:24) | PART THREE: Why Greenwood should be in England squad | Panel pick their outside bet for Southgate's 26-man squad (46:40) 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]

Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Adam Crafton & our Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell. On this week's pod, how United are working behind the scenes to avoid a summer transfer saga in their pursuit of a striker. Laurie will share some of the details from his piece on Jose Mourinho’s time at Old Trafford including his public falling out with Paul Pogba - and we’ll look at Mourinho’s position at Spurs. And we’ll continue our look at how the England squad is shaping up ahead of Euro 2020 - could Jude Bellingham force his way into Gareth Southgate’s starting eleven? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At least Joe Hart thought it was a job well done. Marcus, Luke and Vish are here for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We pick through the wreckage of Spurs’ disastrous exit from the Europa League last night as Dinamo Zagreb discover a new version of the manager bounce and José Mourinho enters full self-defence mode. We’re also itching to discuss the England squad, which features a couple of new faces, a very notable absentee, and an incredibly fortunate Eric Dier. Plus, we propose a new plan for Newcastle to solve their attacking woes, Rafael Benítez flirts with Salomón Rondón, and Matt Le Tissier cheers on his man on Marcus Mount. 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 throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It seems the grass may well be greener on the other side, even for the GOAT: Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave! Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to unpack this startling news and wonder where Messi might end up should he move on. Is Mike Ashley’s long-term plan finally coming to fruition? We also look over Gareth Southgate's latest squad for England's upcoming Nations League matches, praise friendly neighbourhood superhero Victor Lindelöf and revel in Louis van Gaal’s recent comments about his time at Manchester United. On this week's edition of The Topics, we want to know: if you could choose to dress one football manager, who would you pick and what are they wearing? Email [email protected] or tweet us using #RambleTopics ***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 throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sunday Supplement panel discuss all the latest football topics, including the upcoming Manchester Derby, Ross Barkley's omission from the England squad and money wasted in the transfer window. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]