FIFA World Cup 2026

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the international game and why football is so important in modern-day Iran. Champions League fallout as Tottenham lose 5–2 to Atletico Madrid, increasing pressure on manager Igor Tudor. Tudor substitutes goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes following two costly errors. Tottenham Supporters’ Trust call for Tudor to be sacked after four straight defeats since his appointment. Spurs face another tough test this weekend with a Premier League trip to Liverpool at Anfield. Liverpool suffer a 1–0 defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul, with Mario Lemina scoring the winner. Arne Slot remains confident despite criticism, pointing to missed chances and a VAR-ruled-out equaliser. Newcastle denied a famous win as Barcelona score a stoppage-time penalty to draw 1–1. Bayern Munich thrash Atalanta 6–1 in Bergamo in the night’s most dominant performance. Preview of tonight’s Champions League ties featuring Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester City vs Real Madrid, and PSG vs Chelsea. Championship round-up as Millwall move close to automatic promotion and Leicester climb out of the relegation zone. FIFA confirms Iran will be allowed compete at the 2026 World Cup in the United States despite recent political tensions. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and World Cup chat and interviews. It was another derby day out for the Whitecaps this weekend and another victory as the Timbers were cut down to size in Portland. We pick over the bones of the game, the big talking points coming out of it, and hear some interesting postgame comments from Portland head coach Phil Neville. We also round-up the weekend's action around the MLS West, see how the battle of the Canadian keepers played out this week, and look ahead to the Whitecaps' big Champions Cup clash with Seattle this week. Our feature interview this week is a special one as we catch up with former Whitecaps winger Ali Ahmed to chat about his move to Norwich, settling in with the Canaries and into English football, and look back fondly at his time in Vancouver and the excellent season both he and the team had last year. All of this plus we talk about some of the big questions hanging over this year's World Cup, look at the recently announced travel and FanFest logistics in Vancouver, and we move onto the letter K in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series. Music-wise, Scottish band Bis continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Age of Chance are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and Football Violence Awareness Month continues in Wavelength and on the pitch in Scotland! Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 1.27: Intro - FA Cup drama, VAR chat 10.30: Canadian Soccer A to Z - K 22.06: Whitecaps thrash Timbers in another demolition derby 61.05: Phil Neville publicly criticizes players after loss 70.20: MLS West round-up 90.50: Dayne vs Max - The battle to be Canadian number one 103.05: Ali Ahmed interview 137.40: Middle East crisis raises serious World Cup questions 153.27: Vancouver World Cup FanFest and travel logistics revealed 161.15: Old Firm violence erupts during Football Violence Awareness Month! 166.25: Wavelength - Condemned 84 - We Will Never Let You Down

Dr. Babak Fozooni, tutor at The Open University, joins Eoin to reflect on the power of football as both a distraction and a form of protest for the Iranian people throughout decades of authoritarian rule. With members of the Iranian Women's team currently applying for asylum in Australia, Dr. Fozooni explains how the sport is deeply entrenched in Iranian feminism, as well as looking to a Men's World Cup where it seems increasingly less likely that Iranian players will take to the pitch come June.

Call It What You Want is presented by Zillow. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to Sergiño Dest's injury setback ahead of the March friendlies (06:25). Can Alex Freeman fill the void, or is Tim Weah the natural replacement for the PSV man? With a fully fit squad an unrealistic fantasy, the crew debates which one player the USMNT cannot afford to lose with the World Cup looming (14:22). In Americans Abroad, the gang breaks down Benjamin Cremaschi's promising Serie A debut (24:55), and another goal-filled weekend for Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, and Haji Wright which has Jimmy wondering if a two-striker setup is worth exploring for Stars and Stripes (28:17). Despite his scoring drought, Christian Pulisic's all-around game shone in the derby win over Inter (35:37), and Mauricio Pochettino is in Madrid to keep a close eye on Johnny Cardoso (40:36)! Finally, the crew turns their attention to the Concacaf Champions Cup, where the heavyweights of MLS will be vying for a spot in the Club World Cup. Can an American side go all the way and make their mark on the global stage (49:10)? 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

Conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to put politics at the center of the 2026 World Cup instead of soccer's most prestigious showcase.

PREMIER LEAGUE: Tottenham's nightmare midweek and concern that the team's head is not in it; Osula's incredible game-winner for Newcastle; Rob Edwards raises the Whitewalker Wolves... and a look ahead at Liverpool vs Tottenham and Chelsea vs Newcastle HALFTIME: Pop Quiz on favorites to win the WC26 golden boot ROUND THE WORLD: Extra spicy MLS Hit-It-N-Quit-It Minute and (double) compliment corner - Everton and Tottenham STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

This week on Inside American Soccer, Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos welcome back USMNT legend Tony Meola. Tony reflects on his unlikely journey, from playing center forward at Kearny High School in New Jersey, to attending the University of Virginia on a dual baseball and soccer scholarship, to the disappointment of being cut from the 1988 Olympic team. He opens up about the greatest performance of his national team career, the life-changing impact of the 1994 World Cup, and the emotional pump-up video the team watched inside the Pontiac Silverdome the night before their opening match against Switzerland. Plus, Tab and Tony reveal their All-Time USMNT Starting XIs, and Tony shares the story of becoming the unlikely star of a “Broadway” play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Ali Ahmed interview; Whitecaps thrash Timbers again; MLS round-up; World Cup issues abound

With several English sides gearing up for the Champions League, Marcus, Luke and Vish wonder which outsider would benefit most from a deep run? A reminder of Liverpool’s European credentials? A brief, sunny holiday to distract Spurs from impending doom? Or someone else? Plus, what jobs would Team Ramble look to do alongside the pod? Which manager would we want to run a 5k with? And, a dreamy one: as a lower league player, would you rather play against your boyhood club or their rivals? Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a non-Premier League weekend, inspired by a Discord question we speculate what would happen if every single Premier League manager became a free agent in the summer. Would clubs stick or twist with their current coach? We play The Rondo, it’s another bad week for JJ… We discuss if the notion of The Big 6 clubs is done and dusted if Tottenham Hotspur are relegated. We then speak about how the current war in the Middle East may impact the men’s World Cup and is impacting the Women’s Asia Cup currently. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull & Colin Millar and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Tom Dulat / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages Stu Forster / Staff / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages 00:00 - a dripping intro 04:00 - Which PL teams would rehire their current manager if they had a clean slate? 41:58 - a break 42:00 - THE RONDO 49:36 - a refreshed relegation opportunity for Tottenham 55:10 - If Spurs go down, is the big 6 finished? 1:03:05 - The impact of the war in Iran on football 1:12 - Points Are Bad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan from Celtic: The Unrestricted View Podcast to chat about recent MLS Coaching failures in Europe. First Wilfried Nancy and now Eric Ramsay have joined a growing list of coaches who can't get it done in a short time in Europe. We discuss their times overseas, if they were cut too early and if MLS coaches will ever get another chance! Recorded on: 3/7/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicago...

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Carl Anka, Jacqui Oatley and Dominic King to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Saturday’s Six Nations clash between England and Italy. England suffered an historic defeat in Rome, losing to Italy for the first time after 32 previous attempts by the Azzurri. Does this shock result mark the beginning of the end for Steve Borthwick? We then turn to the start of the new Formula 1 season. Our reporter Craig Slater joins us from Melbourne to discuss just how entertaining the opening Grand Prix was, with George Russell taking the win. Then it’s on to the weekend’s FA Cup action, with Max Dowman lighting up the One Call Stadium with an exciting performance, becoming the FA Cup’s youngest-ever player as Arsenal advanced to the next round with a 2–1 win over Mansfield. With Arsenal still in all four competitions, we ask just how realistic a quadruple might be. Carl says he’ll eat his hat — and his shoe — if Arsenal pull it off. Staying with the FA Cup, City came from behind to beat Newcastle 3–1 at St James’ Park and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and Dominic thinks Pep will end Arsenal this season with more trophies than Arteta. And it was Hollywood drama at the Racecourse Ground, where Chelsea beat ten-man Wrexham 4–2 after extra time. Next, it’s another win for England’s Lionesses, who beat Iceland 2–0 in a dominant display, peppering the goal with numerous chances. But with Spain in their World Cup qualifier group and only one automatic spot up for grabs, do the Lionesses need to be more ruthless in front of goal? We close out with a hot debate on Arsenal this season. With strong set pieces, own goals going their way, scrappy corner battles and rock-solid defending—but a noticeable lack of attacking flair—are Mikel Arteta’s side boring to watch? 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]

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Just as it looked like all hope was lost, with the authoritative Ehantharajah Empire commanding the lands, the Luke Nation has emerged from the darkness and is back with a vengeance. It's arguably this season's biggest showdown - Luke vs Vish for the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt. Marcus is on the buttons for this one. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve seen greatness and not-so-greatness over the first two weeks of the season. Perhaps the real test will be against a team FC Cincinnati has managed to best even during their absolute lows. Toronto FC come into town with two difficult losses under their belt, but they need one more road tilt before their home opener. The Reds have managed to clear their books of two difficult contracts, only to pull in Josh Sargent, the American striker Cincinnati had been pursuing in the past. We talk with Jeffrey from the Toronto ‘Til I Die podcast to get his thoughts on the second year under head coach Robin Fraser. How does this squad operate under some of the U.S. national team’s bigger pieces? And speaking of national teams, how do things look in the Great White North with the World Cup on the horizon? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cincysoccertalk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: http://instagram.com/cincysoccertalk

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the women's international game, and the Premier League. League of Ireland preview – A full look ahead to Friday night’s fixtures across the Premier and First Divisions. Live game focus – Build-up to Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City at Tallaght Stadium, including team news and key talking points. Managers’ thoughts – Hear from Stephen Bradley and Tiernan Lynch ahead of the Hoops’ clash with the Candystripes. Michael Duffy spotlight – The Derry City star earns praise after his recent hat-trick and Player of the Month nomination. Dublin derby preview – Shelbourne host St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park with both sides coming off positive results. League leaders on the road – Bohemians aim to maintain their unbeaten start away to Waterford. Galway vs Dundalk – The Tribesmen seek momentum while Dundalk look to bounce back after a heavy defeat. First Division action – A Cork derby at Cobh Ramblers vs Cork City plus Treaty United, Kerry, Wexford and Finn Harps all in action. Transfer news – Republic of Ireland U21 international Cathal O’Sullivan signs for Preston North End. Ireland injury blow – Denise O’Sullivan ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands. Premier League trouble for Spurs – Tottenham’s relegation fears deepen after a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace. Messi meets Trump – Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visit the White House after their MLS Cup triumph. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace * Crisis at Tottenham (extended feature) * Championship Play-Off restructure * Rule changes for the World Cup * FA Cup 5th Round Sunday on Planet FPL: Ask James, with a scheduled start time of 8pm GMT, with an audio of the stream available shortly after conclusion. Today on Patreon: Money in Football (IT+) & Talking Tactics on Manchester City (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152025808 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 #PremierLeague #TheWeekender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's gone from 'they can't, can they?' to 'it's happening, isn't it?' Tottenham Hotspur are in a terrible state. Now, having lost five Premier League games on the bounce and sitting a point away from relegation, is it time to press the Harry Redknapp button? Marcus tells Luke and Vish why that might be Tottenham's best option. Elsewhere, it's FA Cup fifth round weekend and there are some lovely ties, too. Should the winner of Wrexham vs Chelsea replace Iran at the World Cup? Will Daniel Farke run laps of Elland Road to protest his suspension? All will be answered in today's Preview Show. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pajak is here with today’s news surrounding Liverpool Football Club. We’ve got Alisson contract news, the letting go over a young Goalkeeper, the Legends team details and Chiesa World Cup news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Cooligans, the boys debate whether winning at all costs is hurting the beauty of Arsenal’s football despite their results, and whether title contenders should be held to a higher stylistic standard. Manchester United fan Matty FC joins to discuss the club’s recent bounce under Michael Carrick and whether it’s the start of a real turnaround or just a temporary lift. Plus, we predict which young striker could be the next superstar in Europe alongside Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, and break down why Brazil may be heading into the 2026 World Cup with more questions than answers—even with Carlo Ancelotti at the helm.

In this special episode of the Euro Leagues, Steve Crossman, Guillem Balague, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Julien Laurens are joined by Sergei Palkin, CEO of Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk. Sergei talks about the challenges facing the club since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 - finding somewhere to play their games, convincing foreign players to sign for them and dreaming of returning to the Donbas Arena. With less than 100 days to go until the World Cup, the panel also discuss how Germany, Spain and France are shaping up. TIMECODES 00:52 - Less than 100 days until the World Cup 04:33 - Germany and Nagelsmann 11:17 - Spain's injury worries 15:05 - France and Deschamps spoilt for choice 26:38 - Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin 27:23 - Running a football club in wartime 29:18 - The role of sport in Ukrainian's lives 31:04 - Using stadiums as shelters 33:12 - Convincing foreign players to sign 37:17 - Trying to maintain the academy 40:20 - Dreams of returning to the Donbas Arena

The Men in Blazers Countdown Tour returns, this time to Houston, where Rog is joined by Houston Texan great and part-owner of Burnley JJ Watt to discuss where VAR has gone awry, the pleasures of Premier League football, and the best (or worst) that British food has to offer. Plus, Rog sits down with NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon to talk his footballing roots and love of Buc-ee's. Rog is also joined by former NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, plus a special appearance from Jane Campbell and Yazmeen Ryan of the Houston Dash. Presented by Bank of America, the Official Bank of U.S. Soccer and the FIFA World Cup 2026. Order Rog's new book We Are the World (Cup) today!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgG Come see Men in Blazers LIVE in Atlanta! Tickets on sale now: https://mibcourage.co/3OwXrHT Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4nyEGQ1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, Ramblers. Just to let you know, Mr Donaldson is here in place of Mr Speller today. Please be nice to him because he has forgotten his glasses. Pete's joined by Luke and Vish to look back on another pivotal night in the Premier League. Is Arsenal's time-wasting really an issue, or are they just better than everyone else at it? Plus, Newcastle win the Donaldson and Ehantharajah derby thanks to William Osula and Aaron Ramsdale. Pete's falling apart with joy. Get your Ramble merch HERE Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young Robby Edwards and his pack of wolves are back in the hunt! Teeth still red after a successful mauling of Aston Villa, they've only gone and taken a big old bite out of Liverpool too. So come on, are they on the verge? Luke tells Marcus and Jim why they might have a fighting chance. Plus, Jordan Henderson gets in a scrap, Daniel Farke compares himself to a butterfly, and old Warny is back in the big time. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City’s rising star, Nico O’Reilly, sits down with Juliette Ferrington on 'One on One' to discuss his journey from City's Academy to their first team. He reveals what it’s like working with Pep Guardiola and talks about his World Cup ambitions. Plus, why he thinks Man City are starting to click at just the right time in the title race! 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 asking it to play "Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Hello Rank Squad! We thought that with less than 100 days to go now until the World Cup begins this summer, it was time to start to take a look at the tournament in earnest - and the storylines on the pitch that are set to dictate just how this tournament is remembered from a footballing perspective. We split that into three parts. Firstly, we take a look at three of the favourites to win the tournament - holders Argentina, as well as France and Spain - and the narrative threads behind each of their campaigns to come. We look at Argentina's attempt to be the first nation to go back-to-back since Brazil in the 1960's, France hoping to give Didier Deschamps the send-off his illustrious managerial tenure deserves, and Spain looking to begin a new dynasty by backing up their 2024 Euros with a World Cup two years later, just as their Golden Generation did in 2012 and 2014. Then in Part Two, we look at the managers who have traded their club loyalties for a shot at winning the most illustrious tournament of them all at international level - looking at England under Thomas Tuchel, Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti, the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino, and Germany under Julian Nagelsmann. And finally, in Part Three, we dive into the four teams who have qualified for the first time ever - Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan and Jordan - examining their stories, the background, and the manner in which we're expecting them to show up to the party. 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.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Season 14 Kick Off Show of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting season of soccer conversation! This season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Jason Herbert, the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Teays HS and the Co-Founder of The Soccer Rebellion. "Coaches Co...

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With 100 days to go until the 2026 World Cup, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa dig into the biggest questions facing Mauricio Pochettino. The crew tip their caps to two American centurions (05:38) - our very own Tony Meola and Joe-Max Moore - and identify the biggest areas of concern heading into the tournament: goalkeeper uncertainty and center back depth (09:18). All eyes are on the Noahkai Banks situation - could the Augsburg phenom slip through the cracks with Germany also in the picture (18:10)? Then it’s a wide-ranging Americans Abroad check-in (29:20), including a debate over whether Mauricio Pochettino brings three or four strikers (30:35). Weston McKennie’s new Juventus contract extension (36:39) sparks a conversation about mindset and motivation, and the crew also highlights the Americans still alive in European competitions (47:22). Finally, MLS Matchday 2 delivers plenty to unpack (55:13): Charlie vents about New England’s rough start (58:55), RBNY and RSL continue to trust their young talent (1:02:52), and San Jose offers a pathway for college standouts (1:04:25). 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

Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos dive into the dual-national panic surrounding Noahkai Banks, break down Johnny Cardoso starring in the UEFA Champions League for Atlético Madrid, and examine how Weston McKennie’s new four-year contract with Juventus could shape his role with the USMNT moving forward. They then rank their Top 5 Most Underrated USMNT players of the last 40 years, featuring names like Jermaine Jones and Benny Feilhaber, along with a few very familiar picks for Inside American Soccer listeners. Plus, Tab offers a timely and personal look back at the United States vs. Iran match at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, sharing his inside perspective on one of the most politically and emotionally charged games in U.S. Soccer history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. On this week's episode, the trio chat about a potential World Cup playoff squad, who could be the bolters, and should we be worried about our attacking options? Heimir Hallgrimsson meets with Sammie Szmodics ahead of a potential recall and what is the latest on Chiedozie Ogbene. There is the great left-wing debate, Robbie Brady or Ryan Manning? And should Alex Murphy be in with a shout? David McGoldrick rolls back the years with a hat-trick and Johnny Kenny also puts in a positive showing. Irish players again on the move to the continent, this time Trent Kone Doherty who has gone to Molde in Norway. And the lads get into what are the things they are most looking forward to ahead of this summer's World Cup. 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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union Presented by Zillow. Someday Starts Today. We are officially 100 days out from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ and we’re talking all things USA. Alexi sat down with USMNT legend Brian McBride to talk about the striker options for the national team, what made the 2002 group that reached the quarterfinals so special, his infamous 2006 bloody nose incident and much more. Afterwards, Alexi and Mosse debate whether Tim Ream should pass the torch to Noahkai Banks for a starting center back spot and touch on the possibility that Banks might switch to the German national team. In #AskAlexi, the pair discuss if Italy can survive the playoffs and finally return to the World Cup and in One for the Road, Alexi gives us his top ten power rankings for teams in this summer’s tournament. Intro (0:00)Brian McBride: Who starts up top for the U.S. & more (2:52)U.S. Abroad: Banks vs Ream, Balogun & Wright keep scoring (28:43)Alexi's U.S. Starting XI Prediction (42:48)#AskAlexi: Italy misses again + Iran at the World Cup (47:27)One For The Road: World Cup Top 10 Power Rankings (54:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With high-profile transfers being increasingly scrutinised by the football media machine, we wonder why it’s so difficult to properly assess new arrivals to the Premier League without allowing them time to bed in. I mean, remember Dennis Bergkamp’s first season at Arsenal?! Marcus, Vish and Jim get stuck into that. Plus: what should Aston Villa realistically expect from Unai Emery and this team? Who’s had the most fairytale-tinged ending to their career? And, after Neil Warnock parachutes in at Torquay, what other managerial comebacks would we like to see? Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some chat up top, Musa and Ryan begin with Bayern’s 3-2 win at Dortmund (06:02) to open up an eleven point gap at the top of the Bundesliga. They then round up some other results around Europe, before heading to the Premier League (19:24). There’s chat about Arsenal’s win over Chelsea, where all three goals were set pieces, Manchester United going third, as well as some of the other results, most of which also contained set pieces. There’s also chat about Arne Slot’s comments about… set pieces (40:31), and how they’re making the Premier League tougher to watch. Finally, the new law changes were outlined by IFAB this weekend, so there are some thoughts on the ones that will be introduced at this summer’s World Cup (51:41). March is our Patreon push, so to get 30% off your first month, go to patreon.com/stadio and use promo code SPRING at checkout! 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.

New series. Eight years deep. Same nonsense. We’re kicking things off with a belter… Pascal Chimbonda and trust us, he delivers. Perhaps the most laid-back man in the world, but my word he’s got some stories. Rocking up at Wigan without speaking a word of English, his time there was eventful on and off the pitch. A brilliant debut season saw him earn a shock call-up to France’s World Cup squad but it all ended in dramatic fashion when he handed in a transfer request in the dressing room straight after the final game of the season. With front-row seats for Zidane’s infamous headbutt, we find out exactly what Wigan’s Pascal Chimbonda says to French legend Zizou after he’s potentially cost him a World Cup winners’ medal. Dubbed Roy Keane’s “worst ever signing”, we dig into what really went wrong between them and along the way hear plenty of stories about being pinned up by Big Dunc, Jimmy Bullard’s antics, and sharing a dressing room with Browny at Doncaster. This show is sponsored by Talksport Bet Get £40 in FREE BETS at http://talksportbet.com/utc when you bet £10 18+ gambleaware.org T&Cs apply 🌏Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/cosh This is risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Bespoke kits for your club with O'Neills Sportswear UK👇 👕Your custom design 🚚Delivered in 4-6 weeks ✅Low minimum order quantity 🤝Kit out your team now, from this link: https://bit.ly/3z46QiI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with acclaimed soccer author Luciano Wernicke to discuss his latest book, The Lionel Messi Story: How One Man Revolutionized Major League Soccer. Wernicke, author of more than 20 books on global football, breaks down the remarkable journey of Lionel Messi - from a young boy in Rosario overcoming growth hormone deficiency to becoming a World Cup champion and one of the most influential athletes in history. The conversation explores Messi’s defining decision at 14 to leave Argentina for FC Barcelona, and how elite environments, culture, and long-term belief systems create world-class players. The discussion then turns to Messi’s historic move to Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer, the strategic vision of David Beckham, and what Messi’s arrival truly means for the growth and global credibility of soccer in the United States. Wernicke also shares perspective from his time working with the Costa Rica men’s national soccer team, offering insight into what it realistically takes to build a nation capable of winning a World Cup - and whether the U.S. is moving in that direction. A must-listen conversation for players, parents, coaches, and anyone serious about understanding the cultural, structural, and strategic forces shaping the future of the game in America. 📖 The book is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Books-a-Million, and wherever books are sold. 🎧 Presented by Sports Recruiting USA - www.srusasoccer.com 🤝 Sponsored by www.gapyearsoccer.com

When it comes to bears, if it's brown, lay down. If it's black, fight back. If it's white, goodnight. And if it's a Daniel Farke Care Bear? Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish issue their advice on that, try to stamp sexy shoulders out of the game, crown Liverpool Sporting de Club Set Piece, and launch Pete's brand new TV show in Moldova. There's also an unwelcome visit from the Spirit of the Game at Burnley, who continues to haunt us, and Vish makes the case for Jordan Pickford's save being the best in Premier League history. Let him cook. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike from Orlando Lions Den Podcast to chat about the biggest news stories in MLS this week! Orlando City may be bringing over Antione Griezmann to MLS, Apple TV posted some BIG first week numbers, and we give our thoughts on which coaches may be on the hot seat! Recorded on: 2/28/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscr...

After a meeting of the Ramble intercontinental senate, it's been decreed that the Ehantharajah Empire has simply been too powerful in the My Biddy Aunt arena of late, so a game of Jack's Encyclopaedia is the task this week. The belt is up for grabs with Marcus taking on Vish. Jim's on the whistle for this one. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Winter sits down with Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui to discuss the World Cup, keeping Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United in the Premier League, and returning to England… Julen Lopetegui is a curious head coach to evaluate. He gets criticised at times, didn’t last long at West Ham United last season, yet left […]

It's the weekend everybody! And we've got a chocker Fri, Sat and Sun full of football goodness. Arsenal host Chelsea in the big one on Sunday. As both sides prepare for it, John Terry asks once again: "Why am I not the Chelsea manager?" There are probably a few reasons for that, JT. Marcus, Jim and Vish preview that. Plus, Ryan Yates attempts to calm his ravenous sausage dog, André Onana eyes a return to Manchester United, and we all gather to celebrate a decade of Gianni Infantino at FIFA. Ten more years! Ten more years! Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, 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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grammy Award winning musician Marcus Mumford joins Rog to talk all things music and football. Marcus reflects on the release of Mumford & Sons’ new album Prizefighter and the creative process behind it. He opens up about the pain of England’s semifinal heartbreaks, his deep connection to AFC Wimbledon’s supporter-led rebirth, and how that club’s fight for survival still shapes his identity as a fan. Marcus also goes deeper into his England fandom, including how England's World Cup schedule shaped Mumford & Sons' summer tour. Plus, he explains why he believes Jude Bellingham could be the player who finally changes England’s fortunes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're on Patreon! As a treat to our loyal listeners, here's a sneak peek of what you'll be getting if you join the "It Was" Patreon community. This week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by author Bill Buford to round up their series on hooliganism. BONUS EDITIONS Exclusive deep dives, specials & extended conversations from one-off specials to extra episodes that expand on our weekly free shows, you’ll get fresh, members-only content - including our “Bonus Editions” strand where Rob and Jonathan go deeper into football’s biggest stories and hidden histories. WORLD CUP WEDNESDAYS! Our countdown to 2026 - every tournament revisited Join Rob and Jonathan as they walk through every World Cup from 1930 to today, exploring the drama, evolution, legends, controversies and cultural impact of each tournament. RETRO MAGAZINE COLLECTION Flicking through the archives of classic football culture A nostalgic series diving into the pages of Shoot! and other retro football magazines - revisiting the stars, forgotten features, and football fandom of decades past. MONTHLY LIVE Q&A WITH ROB & JONATHAN Your chance to ask two of football’s leading writers anything. Submit your questions about recent episodes, football history, their journalism, or upcoming projects — and hear their answers in our LIVE members-only Q&A. JOIN THE IT WAS COMMUNITY Connect with fellow fans & nostalgia lovers Meet other members who share your passion for football history. Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of the show. What’s included Exclusive content Q&As Ad-free episodes Private community Follow the link here - or go to Patreon.com and search for It Was What It Was Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Cooligans, we break down the wild rumor of Antoine Griezmann potentially joining Orlando City and whether he could seriously challenge Lionel Messi’s MLS throne. Gotham FC defender Mandy Freeman joins the show to discuss the club’s championship run, the pressure of defending a title, her decade-long NWSL journey, her passion for fashion, and why the league’s new High Impact Player rule may not benefit players the way fans expect. Plus, we talk Weston McKennie’s standout Champions League performance despite Juventus falling short, Vinícius Jr.’s statement game against Benfica, and Bodø/Glimt’s shocking result against Inter Milan.

It's been a while since the boys played. Who's in? Who's out? As the World Cup approaches, the answers to these questions are not always clear, but Greg breaks down what we DO know, and CAN say.

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies sit down with their former coach - and one of the most influential figures in American soccer history - Bob Bradley for a wide-ranging conversation as the USMNT gears up for a home World Cup (04:03). Bob evaluates Mauricio Pochettino's time in charge of the group and what fine-tuning is left to do (05:59). The crew gets into the weeds on shape, flexibility, and how to maximize the March friendlies (14:10). Bob shares his view on the roster options - from the staying power of Tim Ream to what he sees in young center back Noahkai Banks to how he'd manage the mercurial talents of Gio Reyna (16:57). The conversation turns to Bob's own coaching career with an extended reflection on the USMNT's run to the 2009 Confederations Cup Final (34:16). He also revisits his early impressions of a young Charlie Davies and reflects on the players he most enjoyed coaching and watching, and wades into the waters of comparing Christian Pulisic, Clint Dempsey, and Landon Donovan (56:12). On a more personal note, Bob discusses watching his son Michael Bradley's transition into coaching with Red Bulls New York, and why he always sensed that path was inevitable (1:03:46). 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

Join our NEW YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV In this week’s Modern Soccer Coach podcast, I sat down with US Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker for an honest conversation about the future of player development in the United States. If the goal is to become a consistent World Cup contender — not just a nation capable of a one-off run — then the biggest shift cannot happen at senior level. It has to happen in the environments where young players are developed every day. We discussed the numbers behind elite performance, the importance of practice time, the pressure coaches feel to win at younger ages, and why US Soccer is choosing to influence rather than dictate change across the landscape. One theme stood out clearly: there is a difference between a winning mentality and a win-at-all-costs mentality. Elite performance begins with joy. When children feel psychologically safe, encouraged to experiment, and supported as individuals, they build the creativity, confidence, and resilience required at the highest level. If we prioritize short-term results over long-term development, we risk limiting both participation and potential. The pathway to elite soccer is not built on pressure alone — it is built on environments where players love the game enough to invest the thousands of hours required to master it. A big thank you to Zone 14 Coaching for supporting this episode. Their NextGen journals for coaches and players are designed to bring structure, reflection, and intentional learning into the training process — helping coaches plan with clarity and players track their development throughout the season. You can learn more at zone14coaching.com and use the code MODERNSOCCER5 for $5 off.