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After Al-Hilal made a world-record transfer bid for Kylian Mbappé, Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to dissect what this means for Mbappé and the potential consequences for European football. One player trying his best not to move to Saudi Arabia is Romelu Lukaku - but, now Inter have lost interest, does he have a choice? Plus, we asses the Shakespearian love triangle that is emerging between Atlético Madrid, João Félix and Barcelona. Exciting news! From next season, On The Continent is moving to its own brand new feed with more episodes every week! Subscribe here! We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

In an absolutely seismic pre-season friendly, Man United beat up Arsenal on the pitch - while Arsenal fans in the stands beat up each other. Ahh, soccer. Marcus, Jim and Pete thoroughly cover that, try to smuggle some Lionel Messi shirts out of Miami, book trials at JLingz FC and buy a hearse. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss Gio Reyna's comments regarding his USMNT future (02:27) as well as the expectations ahead of next year's Copa America as Gregg Berhalter retakes the reins of the national team (11:07). Then, some Women's World Cup talk as the USWNT look to three-peat (20:41) before the conversation turns to Inter Miami's historic week and whether Messi and friends know what awaits them in MLS (25:20). And after Arsenal ran riot in DC, has the time come to rethink the MLS All-Star game (32:30)? The guys also unpack the latest headlines concerning Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun (41:10). In Soccer We Trust 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 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/ 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: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Get 20% off In Soccer We Trust merch, using the code SOCCER20: https://https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust Sign up to the new 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. https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/golazo-starting-xi/ 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

Marcus and Andy are back with big news! Everyone wants to leave Fulham. They discuss what playmaker-keeper André Onana will bring to Erik Ten Hag’s ranks and there’s some heated debate about King of the Cottage, Marco Silva! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

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Kylian Mbappé’s deadline to extend his PSG contract is approaching. Today, Jonathan Johnson joins Dotun and Andy to explain why Harry Kane to PSG would never have made sense and Andy explains why Dušan Vlahović is a much better fit. It’s fair to say the PSG ultras don’t agree… Elsewhere, we celebrate the romance of Ángel Di María’s return to Benfica before Andy and Jonathan talk about the transfers that have caught their eye so far this summer. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

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Today, we’re back with another of our Patreon mini-series: GOAT farm! In this series, we picked our favourite XI for a chosen team or subject and today's episode really is THE big one. It's England since 1990! Mr England himself, Marcus Speller, is joined by Jim Campbell for this one and beware… Jim has a midfield curveball. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

College Soccer Nation is back with Episode 1 of Season 4. The coaches recap the summer, talk the start of the season, discuss the upcoming World Cup, and begin the season with a rousing rendition of Deal or No Deal. Give a listen, tell a friend.

For our final Guide To… of the summer, we could only end on football’s headline act making hay in Hollywood. Nope, it’s not Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami - it’s David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy back in 2007! From his box office debut - when he was properly injured - through to controversial loan moves back to Europe and eventual success, it remains one of world football’s most culturally significant transfers. But who did it actually benefit? The Galaxy? The League? Brand Becks? Marcus, Luke and Jim are on hand to roll back the years - join us! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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 was another HUGE weekend in the football calendar… It’s always great to see the Scottish League Cup start again. It was a shame Bonnyrigg Rose couldn’t get a result, though. Lionel Messi did also sign for Inter Miami this weekend, so Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether Messi winning MLS would be comparable to Maradona at Napoli. We also thank Ian Wright for the signing of Declan Rice and “my giddy aunt, here we go” Marcus has confirmed the signing of André Onana to Manchester United. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

With Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal FINALLY confirmed, Luke goes back into the archives to bring you his Ramble Meets interview episode with the man himself back in 2019. Rice gives a great insight into his personality, as he talks about being a professional footballer, how he interprets his own position, and some of the many sacrifices he made when he was growing up to not only succeed, but now become the most expensive English player of all time. So join Luke and Declan and enjoy! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Marcus and Luke return with fresh, breakfast-based developments around Harry Kane to Bayern Munich! Petty squabbling between Speller and Moore incoming, so be ready to pick your side... We also don’t hold back on our thoughts over Jordan Henderson’s rumoured agreement to join Al-Ettifaq and we reflect on Dele’s hugely affecting interview with Gary Neville. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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 World Cup is still brilliant, but it’s got its problems. And yet the issues we face today aren’t as confusing and downright obscene as those faced by the thirteen teams who competed in the first ever World Cup. There was - we stress - some truly outrageous moments. Teams and fans missed their steamboats there, brawls erupted on the pitches and in the stands, kings picked some of the teams and a defeat in the final incited a literal military coup. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete are your insightful tour guides! Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss why Inter could be Serie A’s early favourites – even as they look set to lose their No.1, André Onana! Plus, we explore why the Saudi Pro League’s huge spending is not actually causing problems for Premier League clubs, but giving them a helping hand. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Following England's European Championship success at Under 21 level Suj & James discuss the players at the heart of the success and ask if they can become regulars for the full national men's team in the years to come. Plus, is it easier for young attackers to make their mark? There's acknowledgement of some of the youngsters already doing well for the full team and discussion on the players who may make an impact for next group of under 21s. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Planet SkyFF s5 ep2, with a look at what's 'needed' For Sky Fantasy Mangers All This Week On Patreon it's Saudi Arabia Week Monday: The Perception Tuesday: Football in Saudi Arabia Wednesday: The Public Investment Fund Thursday: The Transfer Market Friday: The Goal For the full Planet FPL Schedule this week view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-85843091 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 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #England #ThreeLions #U21Euros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s that, England silverware I see?! Marcus, Jim and Luke discuss yet more signs of England’s imminent domination of international football after the U21s win the Euros. But who will be the new Mark Hateley? And will Ashley Cole finally put that rifle down… Plus, David de Gea leaves Manchester United, another classic Neil Warnock tale, and Kevin Keegan RETURNS for his hottest hosting gig yet! Join us! 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.

Marcus and Andy discuss a distinctly un-Arsenal last 24 hours at Arsenal, as the world and Dean Saunders await Declan Rice’s imminent announcement! We discuss whether he’s a game-changer for the Gunners, the departure of two Premier League stalwarts on Friday, and whether Kylian Mbappé is really coming to the Emirates. Spoiler: he isn’t. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Today, we welcome you to another of our Patreon mini-series: The Five Hive! Every Sunday, we debated our favourite fives - from football's best villains, to stadiums we want to visit. Today, Marcus is joined by Pete and Andy to discuss the top five football games they've ever attended. Admittedly, we did end up focusing on a more pressing concern: has Andy ever been involved in football hooliganism? Pete's also got an interesting story about a trip to Japan... obviously! For more bonus episodes like this and other exclusive benefits, head over to patreon.com/footballramble! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. 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.

Pete’s Film Club made its long awaited return on the Football Ramble Patreon during the World Cup! The Club is the only place where you’ll hear us review the most bang average football films out there. So today, we bring you episode one of our Patreon mini-series, where Pete and Luke review United Passions! It’s the film about FIFA made by FIFA. We’ll say no more because you simply HAVE TO hear it to believe it. For more bonus episodes like this and other exclusive benefits, head over to patreon.com/footballramble! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. 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.

Is Andy Brassell a football journalist or a top pharmaceutical manager? You can tell it’s a summer Ramble… Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy react to Mason Mount’s goodbye video and Jonjo Shelvey’s nighttime activities. Plus, Marcus has some difficulties with Italian desserts and Pete has his say on Crystal Palace’s decision to keep Big Hodgson. Come join us! Catch Vish, Pete and Jim's Team of the Season on YouTube here! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

One of the worst exoduses in European football continues at RB Leipzig. So, what is Dominik Szoboszlai bringing to Liverpool – but also what kind of gap are he and others like him leaving in the Bundesliga? Dotun, Andy and David pick the bones out of that and check in with the top three in La Liga, where Barcelona’s wishlist includes a former Southampton player and surely THE bargain of the window. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Zinedine Zidane. One of the all time greats. A gyroscopic magician. A picture of serene perfection. But also a picture of serene perfection that might stamp on you at any moment. Or in the case of 2006, headbutt you in the chest. And very hard. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim take you back to one of most mental moments in football history, when one of the legends of the game - on the biggest stage of all - lost his head by using it. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

ALL ABOARD! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim discuss Englishmen on the move: from Declan Rice, to Madders, to… Gary Neville on Dragons Den? Pete makes a pitch for his new invention to G Nev, Marcus makes his bid to oust Fabrizio Romano as Official Transfer Source, and we wonder whether it’s polite to announce your new club at a teammate’s wedding. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

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Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini discuss the question on everyone’s lips: could Bayern Munich and Harry Kane really be a match made in heaven? We break the move down for both sides and ponder on the future of the other striker being courted by clubs across Europe, Victor Osimhen. Is he a better option that Kane after all? Plus, has Max Allegri scared everyone off at Juventus and we explain which club is having the worst window so far for outgoings! We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon and Kathleen McNamee discussed OTB's event in the Mansion House to send off the World Cup squad. 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

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You know him as the footballer and the social media eccentric. But today, you’re going to meet the many, many sides of Patrice Evra. From his activism work, to his true thoughts on Manchester City’s treble winners, this conversation might well break your heart and have you crying with laughter in equal measure. Please be aware that today’s episode features conversation about child sexual abuse. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

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Introducing Marvel’s newest superhero, played by Luke Moore: The Begrudger. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim discuss footballers at Glastonbury, Pete’s dream about Joelinton, and Odion Ighalo’s golden throne in Saudi Arabia. What on earth is happening. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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's the final Football Saturday of the season! Dan McDonnell, Johnny Ward & Shane Keegan join John Duggan for the latest stories from the football world, as Stephen Kenny claps back at the naysayers, and Vera Pauw has some tough decisions ahead of revealing her World Cup squad on Thursday.

Our end of season predictions are HERE! Jules, Vish, Pete and Jim reveal who they picked way back in August last year and there are - quite frankly - some absolute rotters in there. We also discuss Man City’s plans to build a tunnel to London for Declan Rice, while across the city Adrien Rabiot’s mum holds the entire Manchester United board hostage. Plus, Pete has an idea for a quite inappropriate new TV show and Jules gives you a song to send you into the weekend! Breaking news: it’s not Pit and Bull. Share your predictions with us on socials with #RamblePredictions! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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’s our first OTC Transfer Special of the summer! Dotun, Andy and wrongly-suspected Geordie David Cartlidge get under the skin of Europe’s biggest transfer stories right now. Andy explains why England’s brave boy Kyle Walker will fare well at Bayern Munich – but do they really need him? We also discuss how Dortmund can *maybe* replace Bellingham and ask who the ‘domino’ transfer will be this summer! Plus, listen out for Dotun’s grave error… We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Ger, Shane & Kathleen kick off #OTBAM this morning as Ireland's World Cup run-in really heats up with the visit of Zambia to Tallaght, while Dara O'Shea is heading to Burnley and Brentford are pursuing Nathan Collins. 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

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We’re back with more moments of mischief! From Pete’s fibre glass crocodile, to Andy’s unprecedented meltdown - which was only narrowly edged by Spurs’ - the past six months have served us some gems. So, enjoy! First off, what’s Salt Bae doing with that coffin… Get in touch with your favourite Ramble moments from 2022/23! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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 was good, but Marcus wanted eight. Marcus, Andy and their respective giddy aunts react to England’s season-closing demolition job! There’s lots of love for Bukayo Saka, not so much love for Thibaut Courtois who’s been an enormous silly sausage, and Wales leave us feeling nothing much at all. Plus, Spanish Mike Dean signs off in style! Off he pops. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Welcome to the Nations League Ramble! Where Marcus holds Andy and Luke at gunpoint to talk about the Nations League. On his return, Luke provides a (sort of) touching tribute to Martin Tyler and wages war with Harry Maguire – which Marcus simply cannot tolerate, of course. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK as they got you covered with all the CONCACAF Nations League content that you need! The duo first react to USMNT's impressive performance against Canada in the final. Did Folarin Balogun steal the show? Can Gio Reyna continue this performance with Gregg Berhalter? They also make sure to discuss whether USMNT needs to play stronger teams in the future and whether Gregg Berhalter will need to earn trust back from the USMNT players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

International football is BACK! Football will never end. Ever. Don't worry though because Mr Worldwide himself Marcus Speller is joined by Andy and Pete to react to an eventful week for Jack Grealish, Callum Wilson’s unusual art collection, and Scotland’s showdown with the Big Huddy. Plus, Phil Neville has already ushered Canada to their first major final in 23 years. Haters gonna hate. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

MLS broadcaster Chris Wittyngham joins the show to break down all the latest news and rumors surrounding the USMNT manager search and so much more! So many big names are rumored to be in the running for next head coach of the American men's national team! Berhalter, Marsch, and Vieira are just a few potential candidates, but who would be the best choice to lead our incredibly talented squad into the 2026 World Cup? Chris Wittyngham is in for Alexis as we discuss this, Jude Bellingham's expensive move to Real Madrid, the MLS season so far, and Christian's experience at the Congressional Soccer Match. Plus, we get Witty's reaction to Mbappe refusing an extension at PSG and check in with Producer Miguelito for some gambling advice as Christian's plumber forces his way onto the Cooligans airwaves. You won't want to miss this hilariously hectic episode! 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

Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney, Jonathan Johnson and Nicky Bandini to discuss the big trends across the season that was! Will clubs like Lens and Union Berlin continue to upset the odds domestically? Can anyone really vie for Man City’s UCL crown next year? And it begins: where is Kylian Mbappé off to? Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s strops? Marcus’ random beef with Harry Potter? Kevin Keegan’s involvement with the Freight Association?! Yep, those things all happened this season! Pete guides you through the Ramble’s best bits from the first half of this bumper season! We’re back next Wednesday with Part 2! Get in touch with your favourite Ramble moments from 2022/23! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Even if you couldn’t stand him, you were glad to see him. Unless you’re Ryan Shawcross. After his recent retirement, Marcus, Vish, Andy and Jim look back on the life and times of Zlatan Ibrahimović. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Manchester City have officially written their names in the footballing history books after winning a European treble in 2022/23! The abundance of talent in this City squad has been clear for quite some time now, but its status as legendary was incomplete without a Champions League crown! Now, there can be no more detractors. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports fills in for Alexis to break down every aspect of the UCL final and discuss how City's success will affect this year's Ballon d'Or. Will Messi be rewarded for his World Cup triumph with an eighth trophy or has Erling Haaland's time finally come? We also look back at the weekend's incredible MLS golazos, remember the colorful life of Silvio Berlusconi, and analyze Paolo Maldini's tumultuous exit from AC Milan. Things aren't looking good for the Rossoneri! 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

That’s a wrap on the Champions League! Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete salute Pep Guardiola for the second treble of his career and Des Kelly for his charitable generosity. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy look ahead to the big one: Manchester City vs Interazionale! … aaaaand then get on to more pressing matters, including a Cumdog/Cumdingo/Cumgeroo update, the state of Luciano Spalletti’s Fiat Panda, and Neil Warnock’s plans to manage Huddersfield Town until 2123. Join us! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

Dotun and Andy are joined by France football expert Jonathan Johnson for the most farewells we’ve ever had on OTC! We discuss whether Zlatan Ibrahimović really leaves behind legendary status at any of his clubs, the reasons behind Karim Benzema’s sudden Real Madrid exit, and just how Lionel Messi will be remembered in Paris after what Jonathan argues has been two seasons of regression. At least Neymar (aka Barney Gumble) is still there though… Plus, the small matter of this weekend’s Champions League finale! Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.

David Moyes embodied the spirit of Steve Bruce celebrating on Fifa as the Ferryman became the Trophyman thanks to West Ham’s first European trophy in 58 years. Marcus, Jim and Andy are here to revel in a glorious evening for the Hammers. But is it time for Moyes to sail off into the sunset with his trophy in hand? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***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.