Supercopa de España

According to TEAMtalk, the Arsenal hierarchy is actively preparing to push the boat out for what Mikel Arteta considers his ultimate dream signing: Athletic Club’s electrifying winger, Nico Williams. If you’ve watched any La Liga or Spanish national team football over the last couple of years, you know exactly why Williams is commanding such intense […] The post Arteta personally looking to add €90m winger to his attacking options at Arsenal appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Jose Mourinho has been linked with a sensational return to Real Madrid. According to the Portuguese outlet Record, Madrid’s president Florentino Perez is considering appointing Mourinho as their new manager. ‘The Special One’ is currently managing Benfica, having joined the club in September on a deal until 2027. His contract contains a clause that would […]

Vedat Muriqi was overwhelmed with emotion after he scored a huge last-gasp winner for Mallorca against Real Madrid on Saturday. The Kosovo international fired into the roof of the net in second-hal…

Jimbo’s joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús & James Horncastle for a deep-dive into all the latest action and headlines from across the continent. There’s only one place to start - and the news that broke late on Monday afternoon that Xabi Alonso has been sacked as Real Madrid head coach - and replaced by the club’s reserve team coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai joins us for the immediate reaction to the news which followed the 3-2 defeat by dear friends Barcelona in the Supercopa on Sunday evening. There’s drama of a title race variety in Italy - where the hunt for the Scudetto was reignited once again as Inter, Milan and Napoli all dropped points to open the door for chasers Roma and Juventus. And in Germany - the Bundesliga returned from the Winterpause in style with goals galore across the weekend including Bayern putting EIGHT past Wolfsburg, while Frankfurt and Dortmund played out a 3-3 thriller on Friday night. Vincent Kompany’s side couldn’t win the title by a record-breaking points margin, could they? All that plus the latest from the Coupe de France as Endrick marks his debut for Lyon with a winning goal, reminiscing on the ‘Mohawk Trident’ - and dramatic snowscapes in Hamburg. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - pencils, dodgy banners and fairytale ascents (00.45) • PART 2: La Liga review - Alonso out! Arbeloa in! With Guillermo Rai (12.45) • PART 3: Serie A review - Yet another title race turn (27.30) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Endrick’s goal on debut and tapestries… (45.05) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern’s total dominance and intriguing Kovac (48.15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some clichés are clichés for a reason and, this weekend, the magic of the FA cup truly lived up to it. But before that, Musa and Ryan begin episode 600 (!!!) with a round-up of the Bundesliga’s return (02:59), the AFCON quarter-finals (06:23), Inter and Napoli’s 2-2 draw (10:53), plus Barcelona’s win over Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España. Then, it’s onto the FA Cup third round, starting with Macclesfield’s incredible win to knock holders Crystal Palace out (15:35), plus some other key results, Manchester United’s defeat to Brighton and some flowers for Danny Welbeck (26:38). Then, there’s a bit of a conversation about the FA Cup’s continued revival in an ever increasing football calendar. Tickets for our second live show at London's Southbank Centre are on sale now! Come join us and special guest, Nish Kumar, by getting your tickets 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 Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after a big weekend of FA Cup action, plus there is fallout from all the action in Europe as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in the Supercopa. Michael Carrick set for the United hotseat. Fabian Hurzeler on the magic of the FA Cup. Mikel Arteta on a positive Cup showing for the Arsenal. Arne Slot won't take any unnecessary FA Cup risks. Conor Hourihane on the importance of putting in a good performance at Anfield. Scott McTominay scores a double for Napoli. Real Madrid lose to Barcelona in the Supercopa. And is Qatar going to be the first country to host the inaugural women's World Club Cup? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Not only is the Premier League back, so are we! Musa and Ryan begin by introducing the new Stadio memberships and some info on the future (00:20), before getting into the football. As it’s the first day back, they stay focused on the Premier League, beginning with Liverpool’s win over Bournemouth (10:44) on Friday night. There’s relief, belief and more takeaways from Arsenal’s win in the Stadio Derby (22:54), and chat about wins for Man City, Forest, Sunderland and Spurs (31:29). Finally, there’s a quick shout out for Lamine Yamal’s goal in Barcelona’s win at Mallorca, Bayern’s Super Cup win and more. For ad-free episodes of Stadio, or to join the Stadio Social Club, sign up at patreon.com/stadio. 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.

Jimbo’s joined by a full complement of European experts as Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and the returning Seb Stafford-Bloor are on hand to look back on a busy weekend of action. We begin in Saudi Arabia, where Barcelona stunned Real Madrid to win the Supercopa de España in emphatic fashion. Back on home soil, Atleti went top of La Liga after a club record 14th win in a row in all competitions courtesy of their 1-0 victory over Osasuna. The Bundesliga is back after die Winterpause - and it returned in style on Friday night as Leverkusen made it nine wins in a row and inflicted Dortmund’s first home defeat of the season as they ran out 3-2 winners. Plus, which striker who scored a remarkable goal this weekend gets a comparison to Mark Viduka?! Over in Serie A, Napoli sit top of the pile after their 2-0 win over Verona - but it looks like Kvaradona could be on his way out... Meanwhile, Atalanta stuttered to their second consecutive draw to fall behind Inter in the table. Draw specialists Juve made it a remarkable 12 stalemates from their 19 league fixtures after it finished 1-1 in the Turin derby. And in Ligue 1, PSG stay unbeaten and seven points clear at the top of the table after their 2-1 win over Saint-Étienne, while Marseille try to keep up the pressure with their 2-1 victory at Rennes. Plus, Didier Deschamps will be leaving his role as France manager after the 2026 World Cup - but was it wise to announce the news now? Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45) • PART 2: La Liga review - Barca blow away Real (again) as Atleti can’t stop winning (8.25) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Leverkusen shine without Wirtz as Kane keeps his cool from the spot (19.05) • PART 4: Serie A review - Napoli are top but prepare to lose Kvaradona (31.25) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Didier Deschamps era given end date while PSG eye invincible season (50.15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive in the U.S. Men’s National Team weekend abroad. In Serie A, AC Milan and Juventus both drew in their return to league action. PSV also split points in their home matchup against AZ Alkmaar. Ricardo Pepi is likely to extend his contract with the club as several others have had bids rejected. Paxton Aaronson scored a game winner to secure the victory over Feyenoord. Barcelona steamrolled Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España to lift the trophy. In the January transfer round-up, the guys discuss possible moves for Marcus Rashford who was left off the roster in Manchester United’s win over Arsenal. They also talk about MLS transfers that could include Antoine Griezmann, Kevin De Bruyne, and Neymar. (7:34) To wrap the show, the guys answer questions on the future of the USMNT goalkeeper position and the effects of OJ Simpson’s car chase on the 1994 World Cup. Alexi also shares his trip to Chicago for the United Soccer Coaches Convention. (40:19) USMNT Abroad (7:34) January Transfer Window Round-up (33:28) #AskAlexi (40:19) One for the Road (49:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo and the Euro crew of Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo and James Horncastle are back with all the major European leagues now back in full swing. Drama on Tuesday morning as Jose Mourinho is sacked by Roma. Hear why the fans loved him but the lack of Champions League football was no longer viable. What next for Jose? Pressure on Xavi at Barcelona after they’re hammered by Real Madrid in the Super Cup final. Outclassed by Carlo Ancelotti but can Barca afford to make a change? The Bundesliga is back with Leverkusen demonstrating their bottle, Kane scoring again and Sancho showing more than many expected. Ligue 1 returns with impressive away wins for PSG and Reims, and a remarkable away day for Lyon. Plus PSV’s winning streak and Nemanja Matic’s schooling dilemma. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30) • PART 2: Mourinho sacked by Roma (07.45) • PART 3: Real Madrid batter Barca in the Super Cup (20.00) • PART 4a: PSV make it 17 in a row (33.00) • PART 4b: The Bundesliga’s back and so is Sancho (35.00) • PART 5a: Serie A round-up (45.00) • PART 5b: Ligue 1 returns as PSG go 8 points clear (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan round up a few of the midweek games before opening up the mailbag! There’s chat about Real Madrid’s extra-time win over Barcelona in the Supercopa de España semifinal (04:17), Chelsea seeing off Spurs in the Carabao Cup and wins for West Ham and Southampton in the Premier League (09:17). Next up, it’s onto Inter beating Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana (11:57), the wild goings on in Mali’s win over Tunisia and the close games in AFCON so far (15:18), some January transfer-window happenings, including one signing they’d each like to see and their favorite January signings of all time (26:55). Finally, they discuss which Winter Olympics events they’ll be watching (37:46) and whether the 'Stadio' footballing opinions are always as harmonious as they seem … (39:54). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan begin by looking back at Athletic Club’s victory over Barcelona in the Supercopa de España, thanks to Iñaki Williams’s incredible winner, praise new boss Marcelino, and discuss Lionel Messi’s first red card for Barça (03:06). Then it’s on to a roundup of the Premier League, including statement wins for West Brom (18:31) and Manchester City (21:44), a wonder goal from Tanguy Ndombele, and a statement draw for Manchester United (28:07). It’s then on to the Derby d’Italia, where Inter beat Juventus 2-0 at San Siro (32:00) and a roundup of the Bundesliga (36:23), including an incident during the Union win over Leverkusen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Ross are here with today's Liverpool news, where we take a look at the reaction to Liverpool's Super Cup win over Chelsea last night. There's also an update on Alisson's injury and Lovren's potential transfer to Roma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.