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Jimmy Conrad and Jesse Marsch welcome in National Soccer Hall of Famer and bonafide USMNT legend Tony Meola for a wide-ranging conversation about goalkeepers, Americans in European continental competitions, ending a 40-year World Cup qualification drought, growing up in Kearny, and much more! AC Milan 3-0 Rennes (05:53): Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah start in Europa League rout, but does Stefano Pioli’s system stifle them? Real Betis 0-1 Dinamo Zagreb (17:36): Has Johnny Cardoso done enough to make the Copa America roster? Goalkeepers (27:26): Matt Turner still No. 1 despite Forest fumbles / Tony’s thoughts on the USMNT’s next generation of goalkeepers. Weekend Preview (37:39): Josh Sargent on a heater / Jedi Robinson and Tim Ream’s Aston Villa test / question marks over Tim Weah. The Billion Dollar Goal (45:01): Tony’s memories of the 1990 team / New Jersey’s imprint on U.S. Soccer / hosting the 2026 World Cup final. Jersey swap (60:14): Tony’s Walter Zenga flex! Call It What You Want 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 Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PSG might sign Serge Gnabry as a substitution for Kylian Mbappe, agreeing to German media. The French megastar's flight for Real Madrid is progressively looking like fair a matter of time. After once more time running down his contract, Mbappe, it appears, will at long last make the move to the Spanish capital. As a result, PSG will likely got to sign a big-name substitution, in spite of the fact that they also have Xavi Simons on the books, who will return from his amazing Leipzig loan within the summer and who can moreover highlight on the left wing in spite of basically playing on the right. In any case, there's still no ensure that the Dutchman will really be given a chance. He seem fair as well be flipped for benefit to adjust the books, after all PSG paid just €4 million to re-sign him from PSV. The names of a part of potential Mbappe substitutions have been bandied around in later weeks, with Man Utd's Marcus Rashford the foremost high-profile player supposedly under consideration. Presently, be that as it may, a unused and somewhat bizarre star has too entered the picture. Gnabry to PSG? Agreeing to BILD's Lukas Fischer, Serge Gnabry could be a target for the French monsters within the occasion of Mbappe's flight. In reality, the writer goes so distant as to claim that he is the 'top candidate' which a potential move is 'heating up.' The player is caught on to be sharp on the move and Bayern would be willing to allow his wish, having as of now supposedly move recorded him in January for €55m. Fischer moreover states that PSG have been following the German player for a few time. Whereas the ex-Arsenal man is without a doubt a incredible player, it would be a strange move on the portion of PSG. Gnabry is three a long time Mbappe's senior, a altogether more awful player and has scarcely included so distant this term due to harm, only scoring once when fit, subsequently why Bayern are willing to cash in on him. For €55m, you may easily get a more youthful player with massive upside to supplant the megastar otherwise- you seem attempt to urge Rashford; it's not like PSG are strapped for cash. It would be interesting for the French mammoths to seek after a bargain for Gnabry at this organize of his career. Carlo Ancelotti has indicated that Real Madrid don’t got to sign Kylian Mbappe as they as of now have the six best players in world football, but Rodrygo disagrees. Los Blancos ran out 4-0 champs over La Liga title challengers Girona on Saturday in a statement of intent in Spain, and Ancelotti was awed by his side’s performance. Vinicius Junior ran revolt on the night and the Brazilian is right now the leading player on the planet, agreeing to Ancelotti. After Real Madrid’s resonating win, the previous AC Milan, Chelsea and PSG boss was inquired almost Mbappe’s potential summer move from Paris Saint-Germain. Be that as it may, he was fast to reject any exchange talk. Kylian Mbappe to connect Real Madrid? “You keep inquiring almost a player who plays for another team,” Ancelotti said amid his post-match press conference. “now we have the most excellent player within the world here. In arrange: Vini Jr to begin with, [Jude] Bellingham moment, Rodrygo third. At that point [Toni] Kroos, [Federico] Valverde, [Eduardo] Camavinga.” Whereas Ancelotti was sharp to squash any gossipy tidbits of Mbappe joining on a free exchange when his PSG contract terminates this season, Rodrygo was enthusiastic to precise his want for the Frenchman to join. The Brazil worldwide is seemingly the foremost likely current Real Madrid player to lose his spot within the beginning XI in case Mbappe arrives, but Rodrygo needs to see the PSG star connect this summer regardless. After the 4-0 win over Girona, he told correspondents: “I would love Mbappe to come. I always need to play with the most excellent and he's one of the most excellent the world. I can't conversation much almost him. He's a PSG player and I have to be him.” Mbappe has scored 20 objectives and given four helps in 19 Ligue 1 recreations so distant this season, and whereas the Frenchman could be a danger to Rodrygo's put in Real Madrid's beginning XI, the Brazilian apparently needs him to connect the club.

On their last show, The Soccer Sharps were able to stop the bleeding that started after their dreadful midweek show from two weeks back. The brothers now look to build on that stoppage, and add to their February profit. Devin and Jordan have come up with 7 Official Plays for matches taking place in Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, and England. Matches discussed: - Heerenveen v Ajax (2:00) - Paris St-Germain v Lille (4:56) - Real Madrid v Girona (8:08) - AC Milan v Napoli (12:44) - Juventus v Udinese (16:04) - Wolves v Brentford (19:04) - Aston Villa v Manchester Utd (23:37) - Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Munich (27:33) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a fairly lengthy layoff, The Soccer Sharps are excited to be back for a weekend of domestic action with all of Europe's top leagues involved! Devin and Jordan are looking to put some more ink on their 2024 spreadsheet, and they've selected 5 Official Plays from matches taking place on Saturday and Sunday in Spain, Italy, Germany, and England. Matches discussed: - Athletic Bilbao v Real Sociedad (3:30) - AC Milan v Roma (8:24) - Darmstadt 98 v BvB Dortmund (14:15) - Borussia Monchengladbach v VfB Stuttgart (20:31) - Newcastle Utd v Manchester City (25:51) - Chelsea v Fulham (27:03) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse pay tribute to the late Franz Beckenbauer to kick off the show. The guys then grade the transfers of USMNT players including Miles Robinson to FC Cincinnati, Brandon Vazquez to Monterrey, Zack Steffen & Djordje Mihailovic to Colorado. We also break down Tim Weah's wonder strike for Juventus and Christian Pulisic's assist for AC Milan. (8:52) Alexi hit the road this week to chat with the MAC Hermann award winners, Florida State's Onyi Echegini & Clemson's Ousmane Sylla, as well as St. Louis SC head coach Bradley Carnell. Check out the full interviews on our YouTube page. (35:03) The duo wraps the podcast by answering your questions in #AskAlexi including Pep Guardiola as the USMNT manager... (55:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While The Soccer Sharps were unable to deliver an episode for the midweek action, they did post some Official Plays to their Discord server, and despite going 4-4 on those plays, The Sharps were able to turn a profit due to cashing some plus-money selections. Devin and Jordan look to build on that profit as they turn in their final episode of 2023, which features 5 Official Plays for matches in Serie A and the EPL. Matches discussed: - AC Milan v Sassuolo (2:57) - Juventus v Roma (6:43) - Wolves v Everton (11:24) - Nottingham Forest v Manchester Utd (17:27) - Spurs v Bournemouth (23:44) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the shocking news that the top teams of MLS will no longer compete in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The guys also recap the news of the month-long FIFA Club World Cup set to kick off in 2025. (6:23) In Europe, Americans were featured all over the continent as AC Milan and Christian Pulisic got a much-needed win, Chris Richard and Palace came back against Manchester City and Sergiño Dest scored for PSV. Should Richards get more playing time with the USMNT in the midfield? (31:52) In #AskAlexi, the guys dive into MLS trying to grow out of being a 'sellers' league to Europe and Alexi's ballot for the National Soccer Hall of Fame. (48:04) We wrap the pod looking back on one year ago to the day when Messi and Argentina hoisted the title in Qatar. (59:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to PSV and Dortmund being drawn together in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 and discuss AC Milan’s chances of winning the Europa League (4:20). Jesse Marsch to help analyze the performances of three European-based Americans in Emmanuel Sabbi, Malik Tillman and Matt Turner (15:55), and tip their caps to newly-crowned Liga MX champion Alejandro Zendejas. Things take an emotional turn as the crew lament MLS’ controversial plans to withdraw its first teams from the historic and beloved Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (25:55). Then, Jimmy and Jesse share their thoughts on the new rules coming to MLS next season (45:03). And what does FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup format mean for CONCACAF teams as the United States gets set to host the 2025 edition of the competition (52:52)? Call It What You Want 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 Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kicked off with a recap of the FOX Holiday Party and Alexi’s trip to Atlanta, where the new US Soccer facility was revealed. (00:56) The UCL group stage wild finish is recapped where Christian Pulisic scored for AC Milan and Manchester United was eliminated. The long-awaited news has arrived, Messi and Ronald will face off one last time in Saudi Arabia on February 1st. In Europe, there is a battle for the top 4 between Roma and Bologna while Liverpool looks to keep Manchester United down. (18:14) To finish the podcast, we answer your #AskAlexi questions about MLS player compensation reaching MLB heights, and Alexi gives his Top 5 US Soccer wish list in 2024 for Santa. Will Gio Reyna find his new club soon? (32:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four Americans will fight another day in the UEFA Champions League following this week’s nail-biting group stage finale. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch analyze Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah’s performances as AC Milan had to settle for a Europa League berth (03:01), and discuss Gio Reyna’s minor role at Dortmund (14:35). PSV are flying high on all fronts, so how can the USMNT make the most of Sergiño Dest, Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi (20:55)? The crew react to the CONCACAF Champions Cup draw (29:04) and discuss MLS’s byzantine roster rules following Don Garber’s confirmation that no fourth DP spot is coming (41:25). Then, a look ahead to a weekend of must-watch games from an Americans Abroad standpoint with Yedi Robinson and Tim Ream traveling to Newcastle (54:57) while Weston McKennie and Juventus aim to move into top spot in Serie A (59:56). And with The Billion Dollar Goal now streaming on Paramount+, the guys pay homage to the late, great Grant Wahl (64:34). Call It What You Want 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 Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle United's dreams of Champions League progress ended in failure as AC Milan mounted a second half comeback to knock them out. Newcastle's focus will now be to get back into the competition via the Premier League despite missing key players due to injury as well as Sandro Tonali, the player they signed from AC Milan, suspended until next season. Why did Newcastle’s European campaign fail, what’s happening with Tonali and what room for manoeuvre do they have in January? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Newcastle United writer - and Pod on the Tyne regular - Chris Waugh and our Italian Football writer James Horncastle. Produced by Guy Clarke Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead *** • Make time to chill this holiday season and reach for the beer that’s Made to Chill. Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/athleticfootball • This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ATHLETICFOOTBALLand get on your way to being your best self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by footballing legend Jaap Stam. Gary and Roy’s former Manchester United team-mate talks about how the move to Old Trafford came about after establishing himself in the Netherlands. Once the world’s most expensive defender, Stam chats about the highs of winning the Treble with the Red Devils and reveals all on his infamous exit. The former Dutch international also talks about AC Milan’s Champions League final defeat to Jamie Carragher’s Liverpool, telling us what really happened in Carlo Ancelotti’s dressing room at half-time as they were 3-0 up. Stam also talks about the life of a football coach and gives his opinions on current Manchester United manager and compatriot Erik ten Hag. Finally, we end the show with a massive question around the table: Who is the dream Premier League centre-back partnership? Subscribe now so you never miss an upload. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by FOX Soccer Insider Doug McIntyre to recap the Columbus Crew's title win over LAFC and his latest article recapping a rollercoaster 2023 for the United States Men's National Team. Is Gio Reyna on the move from Dortmund in January? In Europe, Girona has turned the La Liga table on its head, Manchester United's woes have continued, and the Champions League group stage is coming to a close. Will Christian Pulisic and AC Milan pull off a miracle and advance out of the Group of Death? To wrap the podcast, we answer your questions in #AskAlexi including one-city World Cups and more Gio Reyna chatter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Soccer Sharps' rough start to December continued over the weekend, as their own greed steered them to a losing show. Devin and Jordan will look to the right the ship with 4 Official Plays they've selected for the final matchdays of UEFA Champions league group stage action. Matches discussed: - Copenhagen v Galatasaray (3:34) - Inter v Real Sociedad (8:44) - BvB Dortmund v Paris St-Germain (15:03) - Newcastle Utd v AC Milan (21:27) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a semifinal weekend in MLS! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Columbus’ win over Cincinnati & LAFC’s win over Houston. Who will take home the MLS Cup title? Does Cincinnati still have a share of the best team argument as Supporters' Shield winners? (7:36) Across the pond, the 2023 UEFA Euro Draw took place and the guys break down which teams are slotted in the Group of Death. On the club side, Christian Pulisic scored yet again for AC Milan while Gio Reyna continued to waste away on the bench for Dortmund. (24:55) Make sure to tune into Thursday’s live podcast following the Copa America draw @FOXSoccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AHH PARIS: THE CITY OF LIGHT... AND UNDISCOVERED FOOTBALL TALENT France's capital has become the worldwide mecca of footballers, with teams from across the globe scouring its streets for their next big name superstar. But one club stands at the center of it all: PSG. And Ahead of Les Parisians' clash with AC Milan, Rog and Rory dive into the makeover the club has undergone, shapeshifting seemingly overnight into a Paris Elite XI. But is it all to appease their rocky relationship with centerpiece and le roy de Paris Kylian Mbappe? And, with Real Madrid lurking in the shadows, will it even make a difference? Plus, Rog and Rory breakdown the data revolution happening at Toulouse FC after their takeover by Billy Beane's Redbird Capital that has taken them from France's Ligue 2 all the way to the Europa League. In fact, le TéFéCé improved so much, so quickly that a little-known UEFA rule mandated many members of their front office resign...but just how far can data take a football club? In the end, is money the only number that matters? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Soccer Sharps are coming off of yet another winning show, as they went 3-2 with their Official Plays over the weekend. Now the brothers turn their focus to the UEFA Champions League, for which they've come up with 7 Official Plays: 5 Official Plays that they've arrived at through their traditional process, plus 2 Official Plays that they've come to through unorthodox methods! Matches discussed: - Atletico Madrid v Celtic FC (3:43) - Lazio v Feyenoord (7:44) - Manchester City v Young Boys (12:58) - Bayern Munich v Galatasaray (17:43) - Copenhagen v Manchester Utd (24:07) - AC Milan v Paris St-Germain (29:14) - Arsenal v Sevilla (32:30) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did the AC Milan players end up celebrating on a golf course at 5am after their Champions League win? What did Andriy think was the key reason why he won the Ballon d’Or? And how exactly did he end up assisting in a heart transplant operation? On today’s episode, Gary Lineker is joined by Ukrainian football legend Andriy Shevchenko. You can buy Andriy’s new book My Life, My Football here: https://backpagepress.co.uk/books/my-life-my-football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are your duo for all things soccer. The guys recap a busy weekend of MLS Cup Playoff action. Will Sporting Kansas City upset top-ranked St. Louis? (4:40) The guys then turn their attention to a busy weekend abroad. Christian Pulisic assisted in AC Milan's draw vs. Napoli while Gio Reyna got his first start for Dortmund. In Spain, Jude Bellingham dominated El Clásico for Real Madrid. Is he the most in-form player in the world at the moment? (25:32) Alexi caps the episode by ranking his ten best United States Men's national team squads coming off of the 2014 vs. 2023 debate that has raged on social media over the past week. (55:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October continues to be a profitable month for The Soccer Sharps, as they turned in another winning show this mid-week. The brothers went 3-2 with their Official Plays for the Champions League, and then added another 2 bags with some Discord-Exclusive Official Plays for the Conference League. Devin and Jordan will look to stay hot with 5 more Official Plays for weekend action in Germany, Italy, and England. Matches discussed: - Barcelona v Real Madrid (3:16) - Manchester Utd v Manchester City (5:52) - VfB Stuttgart v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (11:13) - Juventus v Hellas Verona (14:55) - Napoli v AC Milan (18:12) - Chelsea v Brentford (22:46) - Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (26:47) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is joined by a traveling David Mosse to recap Champions League action and preview the Americans Abroad this weekend. Up first, the MLS Wild Card round has come and gone and the best-of-three matchups are set. The guys preview the matchups and break down the pros and cons of the new playoff format. (7:26) Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Cameron Carter-Vickers and others took the field in midweek Champions League action. Who stood out and who needs to step up? Alexi and Mosse then look ahead to a massive weekend slate including AC Milan vs Napoli and Barcelona vs Real Madrid. (25:38) In #AskAlexi, we settle the raging debate on social media about whether the 2014 USMNT squad could beat the current team. Make sure to tune in twice a week, every week, to State of the Union for all of your red, white, and blue coverage you crave and need. (60:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down a massive weekend of soccer. MLS Decision Day has come and gone and the MLS Cup Playoffs are here! The guys preview this week's Wild Card round before taking a look at the huge weekend ahead including Seattle vs. Dallas and Columbus taking on Atlanta. Across the pond, Juventus' win over AC Milan was historic as four Americans started on the field in the top flight in Europe. Is this a watershed moment for the red, white and blue? Elsewhere, Gio Reyna finally returned to action for Dortmund. Can he keep it going in the Champions League this week? In #AskAlexi, the duo answers your questions including Messi vs Ronaldo and when will the USMNT wear the denim kits again? Make sure to tune in on Thursday for our full MLS Cup Playoff preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's clear that The Soccer Sharps are delighted to be back from the International Break, as they're here to deliver a whopping 9 Official Plays for this weekend's card! Indeed, to celebrate the return of European club SOGGER action, Devin and Jordan have decided to cover 9 matches taking place across Italy, Spain, Germany, and England, delivering an Official 1-unit play for each. Matches discussed: - AC Milan v Juventus (5:30) - Sevilla v Real Madrid (8:52) - Union Berlin v VfB Stuttgart (12:08) - Liverpool v Everton (16:45) - Bournemouth v Wolves (21:25) - Newcastle Utd v Crystal Palace (24:09) - Manchester City v Brighton (30:02) - Chelsea v Arsenal (35:57) - Aston Villa v West Ham Utd (43:23) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by footballing legend David Beckham. With Netflix’s four-part Beckham documentary released, David relives his glittering career with former Manchester United team-mates Gary Neville and Roy Keane alongside compatriots Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott. An England captain for six years, Beckham won a Champions League, six Premier League titles and two FA Cup’s with his boyhood side Manchester United before he moved to Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan then retired at PSG. Now a co-owner of Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, find out how Beckham managed to pen a deal to sign World Cup winner Lionel Messi, hear untold stories of his time at Old Trafford including run-ins with Sir Alex Ferguson and the mental challenges faced as he became a global icon off the pitch. Lastly, we are joined by David’s father Ted as the Beckham’s talk about the importance of their family life. Make sure to turn on notifications and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Soccer Sharps ended the month of September in profit, and they began the month of October in profit as well! While Devin was absent for this show, Jordan is here to deliver 5 Official Plays for Week 2 of the group stage action in the UEFA Champions League, in hopes of achieving continued October success for The Sharps. Matches discussed: - Union Berlin v Braga (4:15) - Napoli v Real Madrid (6:15) - RB Leipzig v Manchester City (10:00) - BvB Dortmund v AC Milan (13:35) - Newcastle Utd v Paris St-Germain (16:36) - Additional leans (21:15) For additional leans and last-minute Official Plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the massive MLS weekend that was. From worst to first, FC Cincinnati won the Supporters' Shield while St. Louis City SC won the West in their first season. Will they keep their winning ways heading into the playoffs? (3:25) Americans starred abroad this weekend including Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah for AC Milan in their 2-0 over Lazio. It wasn't all good news for the red, white, and blue, though, with Tyler Adams picking up an injury setback. (29:37) The guys also preview the 2nd weekend of Champions League action. (54:05) In #AskAlexi, we answer your questions including our dream stadiums and matches to go to in 2024 & our top-5 USMNT penalty takers. (56:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Soccer Sharps are coming off of their first losing show of the month. It was a narrow defeat, and the brothers were able to add a small profit to the show with some midweek Discord-exclusive Official Plays, but it was a losing show nonethless. However, Devin and Jordan are confident they can close out the month with another winning show, and to do so, they've come up with 6 Official Plays for weekend action in Germany, Spain, Italy, and England. Matches discussed: - RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich (3:07) - Girona v Real Madrid (9:58) - Atalanta v Juventus (15:02) - AC Milan v Lazio (18:58) - Manchester Utd v Crystal Palace (22:23) - Spurs v Liverpool (27:17) For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MLS season is coming down to the wire with a few playoff spots left. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview the loaded weekend of matches ahead and predict who will make the playoffs. (7:09) In Europe, Napoli star Victor Osimhen is not happy with a social video his club posted following the draw with Bologna. Will he force a move in January? Elsewhere, Christian Pulisic bagged an assist for AC Milan in the midweek, Tyler Adams is back, and Girona takes on Real Madrid in a #1 vs. #2 showdown. (21:38) The guys also pick the host nations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in #AskAlexi (45:03) before breaking down the Seattle Sounders' recent rebrand. (58:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Soccer Sharps are coming off of another winning show for the Champions League in midweek, and now they turn their attention back to domestic action for this weekend. Devin and Jordan will look to continue to keep September a profitable month with 6 Official Plays they've selected for matches taking place across Spain, Italy, Germany, and England. Matches discussed: - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid (3:49) - AC Milan v Hellas Verona (11:54) - Monchengladbach v RB Leipzig (18:19) - Burnley v Manchester Utd (24:12) - Brighton v Bournemouth (33:20) - Arsenal v Spurs (39:33) For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the show by diving into the Messi debate. Inter Miami was thumped by Atlanta over the weekend while Messi was at home eating (questionable) pizza. Does MLS have an obligation to let people know well ahead of time if Messi is out? The duo then flips it to Europe where AC Milan and Christian Pulisic took a lopsided defeat at the hands of rivals Inter. It wasn't all bad news for Americans abroad, though, as Weston McKinnie & Tim Weah played a role in a big Juventus win. The guys also preview this week's Champions League matchups before answering your questions in #AskAlexi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

European club SOGGER is back, and The Soccer Sharps are more than here for it! The brothers kicked off the month of September with a winning show that carried them into the international break. Now Devin and Jordan are looking to come back from the break with another winning show, and they've come up with 6 Official Plays for the weekend's action. Matches discussed: - Real Madrid v Real Sociedad (1:48) - Juventus v Lazio (6:05) - Inter v AC Milan (9:26) - Aston Villa v Crystal Palace (13:20) - Spurs v Sheffield Utd (17:45) - West Ham Utd v Manchester City (23:25) - Manchester Utd v Brighton (30:47) For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingP&L SPEADSHEETS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State of the Union is BACK in studio! With Mosse continuing his vacation, Alexi Lalas is joined by Stu Holden to preview the USMNT’s September window. What does a successful showing look like vs. Uzbekistan and Oman? Ballon d'Or candidates were announced yesterday which sparked a Messi vs Haaland debate. Who would you take on your team right now? We also grade Americans abroad who transferred into a new club this offseason. How would you rate Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Tim Weah, and others at their new clubs? We wrap the show by answering your questions in #AskAlexi and settling the “Soccer capital of America” debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lionel Messi Show travels to Ohio as Inter Miami look to book their spot in the U.S. Open Cup final. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce preview both of Wednesday's semifinals, unpack a weekend of Serie A debuts (including Christina Pulisic's AC Milan masterclass) and react to Sergino Dest and Tyler Adams getting fresh starts at new clubs. (02:20) U.S. Open Cup brackets revisited (05:24) Kamal Miller on FC Cincinnati's danger men (13:15) Pat Noonan's plans to stop Messi & Inter Miami (17:57) Houston Dynamo v Real Salt Lake preview (23:55) Americans Abroad: Pulisic's perfect start for Milan, Weah & Weston play (28:44) Balogun linked to Chelsea, Tyler Adams joins Bournemouth (35:28) Sergino Dest's PSV loan move (40:44) Bundesliga: Aaronsons & John brooks (45:37) Dax McCarthy shows off Messi jersey... should he have? 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

A goal (what a goal!) and an overall very strong performance in his introduction to Milan fans. Watke and Belz celebrate and break down the details.

On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog sits down with AC Milan forward and USMNT star, Christian Pulisic. Christian takes Rog behind the scenes of his move from Stamford Bridge to the San Siro, how he's handled the rockstar reception he's received in Milan, and what it will be like playing alongside fellow U.S. teammate, Yunus Musah. Then, Rog is joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle for a massive Serie A preview, including why American players have flocked to Italy this season, what actually is going on with Weston McKennie and Juventus, and which club will finish top of the table. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rhys Montanarello and Mr Calcio join Belz and Joey for a live show (edited for brevity) on the Scuffed Discord. We talk through, in detail, the situations at AC Milan and Juventus for Pulisic, Musah, Weah and McKennie, and touch on some larger topics in Italian football. Great guests. An unabridged version of the episode (about twice as much discussion) is available on the Patreon.

Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce unpack the latest transfer reports involving the likes of Tyler Adams, Matt Turner and Folarin Balogun. Plus, more Lionel Messi magic in Leagues Cup and fallout from the USWNT's premature World Cup exit. (02: 29) -- Tyler Adams to Chelsea rumors (11:10) -- Matt Turner plans to sign with Nottingham Forrest (20:26) -- Folarin Balogun move rejected by Arsenal (24:20) -- Yunus Musah to AC Milan (31:28) -- Can anyone stop Inter Miami and Messi? (44:24) -- USWNT fallout and next steps 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

It's a repeat of the Concacaf Nations League final as the United States face off with Canada to round out the Gold Cup Elite Eight. (02:50) -- Thoughts on John Herdman as Canada manager (07:30) -- Canada group stage thoughts (15:39) -- Jimmy's starting XI (22:34) -- Other quarterfinal matchups (35:26) -- USMNT transfers: McKennie link to Dortmund (4048) -- Pulisic to AC Milan (48:18) -- Dutch league better than French? n 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

Heath Pearce and Charlie Davies discuss Jesus Ferreira's back-to-back hat-tricks and why a section of USMNT fans still don't rate the FC Dallas striker. Plus, AC Milan is not the only club looking to take Christian Pulisic from Chelsea and Canada's Gold Cup hopes are hanging by a thread. (04:14) USA 6-0 Trinidad & Tobago: You can only beat what's in front of you (07:54) Charlie's Gold Cup takeaways: DeJuan Jones shines at LB (11:48) Jesus Ferreira: Hat-trick hero or flat-track bully? (25:43) Brandon Vazquez benched again... but why? (30:26) Mexico lose to Qatar: Lozano's short honeymoon (33:05) Canada on the ropes in Group D (39:10) Christian Pulisic to AC Milan or Lyon? (43:04) Brenden Aaronson linked with Union Berlin loan move (47:28) USMNT's Gold Cup underperformers (55:42) Tim Weah to Juventus official 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

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 8 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the show. Today's episode features commentary on Manchester City winning the treble, Lionel Messi coming to MLS, and the FIFA U20 World Cup. The interview block features a past conversation with Alessandro Pasquali, former player at Lazio and Director of Youth Development at AC Milan. Rob Ellis' EPL and Euro Report rounds out the show with some great commentary. Lots to...

Silvio Berlusconi died this week at the age of 86, so we're republishing this Golazzo two-parter from 2020 profiling the man who helped make Milan such a formidable force in the 80s, 90s and 00s. In this first episode, Jimbo, James Horncastle and Gab Marcotti looks at how Berlusconi brought an elite level set-up on and off the pitch, making his three-time Champions League winners AC Milan the benchmark in European football. Produced by: Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The powerful man will fix things (01m 00s) • PART 2: Berlusconi’s beginnings, forming Italy’s first national commercial TV network (06m 00s) • PART 3a: Berlusconi moves into football with AC Milan (15m 30s) • PART 3b: Silvio secures Sacchi and makes some big signings (28m 00s) • PART 3c: Success comes for Milan in Serie A and in Europe (32m 30s) • PART 4a: Capello’s Milan take things further (38m 00s) • PART 4b: Milan 4-0 Barcelona in the 94 Champions League final (44m 00s) 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

After an uninspiring 3-3 show last time out, The Soccer Sharps are motivated to turn in some winning plays to put the month of May into the black as the EPL and Bundesliga seasons come to an end. However, because they still have a couple more shows to deliver before their capping season comes to an end, Devin and Jordan are still treading with some caution. The brothers have come up with just 4 Official Plays for this weekend's card, as they dip into the EPL and Bundesliga for the last time, while also indentifying some value in Serie A and Ligue 1. Matches discussed: - BvB Dortmund v Mainz 05 (2:02) - Leeds Utd v Spurs (10:17) - Juventus v AC Milan (22:29) - Lille v Nantes (27:56) For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingLAST SEASON P&L:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FVpgfYgkMf1QcoPqyVP_lxhUuO5yPBPUvYQQSMT7AY/edit?usp=sharing1ST SEASON P&L: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DOrIFuEYI1XWvgwWpH9qgXHg64Ypte_JTsmspRgXwHQ/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Soccer Sharps are heading into the weekend fresh off of a big winning show for the UEFA midweek action. Devin and Jordan look to keep the good times rolling with 6 Official Plays that they've identified for weekend matches taking place in Germany, Italy, and England. Matches discussed: - FC Augsburg v BvB Dortmund (2:28) - AC Milan v Sampdoria (6:30) - Nottingham Forest v Arsenal (11:48) - Manchester City v Chelsea (15:39) - Newcastle Utd v Leicester City (23:42) For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingLAST SEASON P&L:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FVpgfYgkMf1QcoPqyVP_lxhUuO5yPBPUvYQQSMT7AY/edit?usp=sharing1ST SEASON P&L: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DOrIFuEYI1XWvgwWpH9qgXHg64Ypte_JTsmspRgXwHQ/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap the Champions League semifinal victories for Manchester City and Inter Milan.

The month of May continues to be a frustrating one for The Soccer Sharps. It appears to be a one step forward, two steps back sort of month, as Devin and Jordan have been struggling to find consistency with their Official Plays. However, some exciting 2nd leg action in the Semi-Finals for the various UEFA competitions provides an opportunity for The Sharps to right the ship! The brothers have come up with 5 Official Plays for Champions League, Europa league, and Conference League matches taking place from Tuesday through Thursday. Matches discussed: - Inter Milan v AC Milan (1:33) - Manchester City v Real Madrid (6:33) - Bayer Leverkusen v Roma (18:12) - Sevilla v Juventus (25:30) - AZ Alkmaar v West Ham Utd (29:37) For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingLAST SEASON P&L:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FVpgfYgkMf1QcoPqyVP_lxhUuO5yPBPUvYQQSMT7AY/edit?usp=sharing1ST SEASON P&L: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DOrIFuEYI1XWvgwWpH9qgXHg64Ypte_JTsmspRgXwHQ/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicky Bandini joins us from Milan to relive a truly once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere at San Siro. How did Inter take control of this tie so decisively? We discuss 37-year-old (yes, 37-year-old!) Edin Džeko’s performance and ask where it went wrong for Milan. After a week of celebrations, we also take in the significance of Napoli’s title win. Does it really matter if this is just a glorious one-off? Plus, one of the games in the season in Ligue 1 - followed by one its biggest bombshells. You’ll be glad to hear Hatem Ben Arfa got involved, of course. 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. 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.

Rog provides instant reaction to this week's Champions League semi finals: Real Madrid 1 - 1 Manchester City, AC Milan 0 - 2 Inter Milan. Plus, special guest, Bucks County, Penn.-based Plymouth Argyle Chairman Simon Hallett talks about his team's promotion from League One to The Championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe break down the Champions League semi-finals and look back to Monday's Premier League results and how it impacts the relegation battle

Rog and Rory Smith preview the Champions League semifinals: Madrid vs. Manchester City and Inter vs. AC Milan. They also retrace Pep Guardiola's quest for Champions League glory without Lionel Messi. European Nights is sponsored by Paramount+. Get a seven-day free trail by going to paramountplus.com/mib. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.