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Real Madrid have plans to let a number of first team players leave during the upcoming summer transfer window. Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are candidates to leave as free agents, while the likes of Raul Asencio, Eduardo Camavinga and Gonzalo Garcia are poised to be put up for sale. At this stage, […] The post Real Madrid midfielder in talks with European giant as summer exit looms large appeared first on Football España.

This piece was written by Suridh Hassan. Competition: To celebrate Tifo: The Art of Football Fan Stickers, we’ve teamed up with publisher Soi Books to give away a copy. For your chance to win, email your answer to the below question to [email protected] with TIFO in the subject. Where does the word “tifo” come […] The post What football stickers remember appeared first on The Blizzard.

Italian teams have shone in European competition in recent years. Current Serie A league leaders...

In football, success is often measured in trophies and results — but by the time those arrive, the real work has already been done. Long before dominance becomes visible, it is constructed through structure, repetition, and identity. What appears as success is often just the final outcome of a system that has been built over… The post Built Before Success: How Football Identity Shapes Long-Term Performance first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Netherlands icon Clarence Seedorf joins FOX Sports as an analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bayern Munich are reportedly exploring attacking reinforcements ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, with Brian Brobbey emerging as a player of interest following his encouraging debut campaign in the Premier League. According to The Independent, the German champions have been closely tracking the Sunderland forward, who has made a positive impression during his first […] The post Bayern Munich eye impressive Premier League striker as potential back up to Harry Kane appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Una delle storie più belle del grande calcio internazionale arriva dall'Olanda e dal NEC.

Manuel Ugarte could well have his pick of the bunch when he departs Manchester United this summer. Despite the midfielder having three years remaining on his deal following his £42 million (£50.5m including add-ons) switch in August 2024, it’s expected he will be sold in the upcoming window after failing to impress in the two […] The post Mail: The four clubs most likely to sign £42m Man Utd ‘engine’ amid Premier League interest appeared first on Stretty News.

L'ex allenatore: "E' un guru di quelli che pensano di avere inventato il calcio, ormai prigioniero del proprio personaggio"

BAYERN MUNICH are plotting a swoop for Sunderland’s Dutch destroyer Brian Brobbey. The striker, 24, has proven to be a bargain buy for the Black Cats since his £17.5million arrival from Ajax last summer. Despite a slow start, he has scored six in 16 Premier League starts to fire Regis Le Bris’ men to within...

For Irish football fans, Olympique Lyonnais (often simply referred to as Lyon or Les Gones) holds a special place in recent memory. It was in Lyon, during the heady days of Euro 2016, that tens of thousands of the Green Army descended upon the city, creating an unforgettable atmosphere and cementing a bond between the… The post Les Gones: A Guide to Olympique Lyon’s Players first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

In football, success is often measured in trophies and results — but by the time those arrive, the real work has already been done. Long before dominance becomes visible, it is constructed through structure, repetition, and identity. What appears as success is often just the final outcome of a system that has been built over… The post Built Before Success: How Football Identity Shapes Long-Term Performance first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

The battle for space in football over the last 15 years or so has truly been the chess game between out-of-possession and in-possession tactics. It stems from the fact that teams with smaller budgets set out to make life as difficult as possible for teams with bigger budgets that boast more attacking talent. It’s apparent that money, whilst […] The post How Zonal Pressing & Central Compactness Shape Defensive Tactics In 2025/2026 – Tactical Theory appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lewis Holtby suffered a gruesome gash to the leg whilst playing for Dutch side NAC Breda. Holtby started in their away clash at Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie…

Norway star Jens Petter Hauge discusses his journey from AC Milan to Bodø/Glimt and his confidence heading into the World Cup 2026 as Norway returns to the global stage. We are just two months away from the FIFA World Cup, which will see Norway return to a major tournament for the first time since Euro 2000, and one man who will be looking to play a crucial role for them is Jens Petter Hauge. Born on October 12, 1999, Hauge was raised in Bodø and started off in Bodø/Glimt’s academy at 12 years old, ascending through the ranks before signing a professional contract on April 12, 2016. One day later, he came off the bench in the 64th minute and scored a hat-trick on his senior debut in a 6-0 cup win against IK Start. Following in the footsteps of his idol Eden Hazard, Hauge quickly made a name for himself thanks to his fleet feet and change of direction, becoming the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the Eliteserien. Whilst he wasn’t able to prevent them from suffering relegation, he nevertheless excelled in the second division and helped them achieve promotion with 2 goals and 13 assists in 2017. “When I got a little bit older, I started understanding more about football. Eden Hazard was my favorite player when he moved to Chelsea, and the way he was having fun while dribbling and scoring against the best teams in England,” stated Hauge in an exclusive World Soccer Talk interview. “It was special for me, and I wanted to be a player like him, so I would describe myself as an offensive player, good one-on-one, creating chances for my teammates and also myself.” After being loaned out to second-tier Aalesunds FK, Hauge returned with a vengeance and racked up 9 goals and 3 assists in 29 appearances across all competitions. 2020 was even better, with Hauge coming out of the pandemic a stronger player and scoring 14 goals and 10 assists in 18 league appearances, prompting him to be named the Eliteserien Young Player of the Year. Whilst he put them on track to win their maiden league title, he wasn’t able to enjoy the trophy: instead, after scoring a goal and an assist in a Europa League qualifier vs. Milan, he joined Milan for €5 million, signing a five-year contract. Hauge enjoyed a promising start to his Milan tenure, racking up 5 goals and 1 assist in 24 appearances, but he wasn’t able to lock down a starting spot during his time in Italy before eventually deciding to make the move to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2021. Hauge quickly adapted to life in Germany, scoring in two of his first three Bundesliga matches and emerging as a vital cog under Oliver Glasner as Eintracht knocked out Real Betis, Barcelona, and West Ham before defeating Rangers on penalties to win the UEFA Europa League, their first continental trophy in 42 years. But rather than stay put and take part in the UEFA Champions League, Hauge was loaned out to Belgian side Gent shortly after being purchased by Eintracht. He provided five assists in 29 appearances before heading back to Die Adler, where he struggled for regular minutes. Having scored 3 goals and 5 assists in 55 appearances for Die Adler, Hauge decided to head back to Bodø/Glimt on loan in January 2024, where he got off to a sensational start by assisting in his first two matches vs. Ajax and scoring 8 goals and 5 assists in 28 appearances en route to the championship. It was only a matter of time before Bodø decided to finalize the transfer for an initial €3.5 million, signing him to a contract through December 31, 2028. “It was a great start for me. Of course, it was a bit of a punch in the face that we didn’t beat Ajax and go through, but still, I was feeling like my fitness level was good. I also contributed with assists and scoring goals later on, so it was good to get that good start and feel that I’m still a good player, and just kept on working from there.” Hauge continued to build on his momentum in 2024/25, kicking off his UEFA Europa League campaign with a brace and an assist vs. Porto before registering an assist against Olympiacos and Lazio, but he was unable to come up with the goods as the Norwegians lost to eventual winners Tottenham Hotspur in the semifinals. After scoring 11 goals and 11 assists in 52 appearances, Hauge has taken things up a notch this season and established himself as one of the top Scandinavian players in Europe alongside the likes of Jesper Karlström, racking up 7 goals and 7 assists in 18 appearances, including 6 goals and 2 assists in 12 Champions League appearances. This form earned him a recall to the national team after a year out, making his 14th Norway appearance in a friendly against the Netherlands on March 27. And maybe, just maybe, he’ll have a role to play in this summer’s World Cup as Norway take on Iraq, France, and Senegal in Group I. “I can promise you that myself and the rest of the national team and the coaching staff did everything we could to make sure that Norway went to a major tournament again, and now, it’s time for the World Cup in North America. It’s going to be amazing; it’s going to be one of the coolest tournaments. I think everything is up for grabs for us, because the team is so talented, and the young Norwegian players now are playing at the best leagues and in the best teams. We will try our best, but personally, I’m confident.”

In football, success is often measured in trophies and results — but by the time those arrive, the real work has already been done. Long before dominance becomes visible, it is constructed through structure, repetition, and identity. What appears as success is often just the final outcome of a system that has been built over… The post Built Before Success: How Football Identity Shapes Long-Term Performance first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Ballon d'Or winner Ruud Gullit has hailed one of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal signings as 'one of the finest players in the Premier League'.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was heavily criticized by Rafael van der Vaart following the loss to Bayern Munich. The 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu left Real Madrid on the brink of elimination in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Vinicius Junior came under heavy criticism after the match from Rafael van der Vaart. “Vinicius is horrible,” the former Dutch midfielder said during an appearance on Ziggo Sport following Tuesday’s Champions League match in Spain. “He annoys me to no end when I see him.” Van der Vaart went on to explain the reasons behind his criticism of the Brazilian winger. “As soon as he gets a little push, he throws himself down, hoping to see a red card for the opponent, and then gets up as if nothing happened,” he said. However, the former Ajax and Real Madrid player did not hesitate to acknowledge Vinicius’ talent on the field. In fact, he emphasized how that behavior detracts from his ability: “That’s the part that I find sad about him. I find it incredibly sad because he’s a fantastic player.” Rafael Van der Vaart playing for Real Madrid in 2010. Vinicius’ performances this season Criticism of Vinicius is common, and in most cases it is not related to his performances on the field or his ability on the ball, but rather to his behavior. The 25-year-old winger has often drawn the frustration of opponents, who believe he does not always conduct himself with respect. However, Vinicius’ on-field production is beyond question, and that is reflected in his numbers. Even in a season in which Real Madrid have posted disappointing results and gone through a coaching change, the Brazilian has stood out: Vinicius has recorded 17 goals and 13 assists in 45 appearances. Van der Vaart knows what he’s talking about Criticism of Vinicius Junior coming from Rafael van der Vaart carries added weight compared to most opinions. The former Dutch international speaks from experience, having played for Real Madrid and understanding the club’s culture and its fanbase. Van der Vaart began his professional career at Ajax in 1999 before moving to Hamburger SV six years later, where his performances prompted Real Madrid to pay around $15 million for him. In Spain, he spent two seasons with the club between 2008 and 2010, making 73 appearances, scoring 12 goals, and winning one title.

Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetings Mail us with your questions and answers “What’s the furthest a team has gone in Europe while being relegated in the same season?” wonders Matt Reilly. This question was probably asked in reference to Tottenham, who were still in the Champions League at the time, but it’s still relevant to some of this year’s quarter-finalists. Nottingham Forest are three points above the relegation places in the Premier League; Fiorentina only have a five-point cushion in Serie A. Real Zaragoza 2001-02, first round; 2007-08, first round Alavés 2002-03, second round Celta Vigo 2006-07, last 16 Real Zaragoza 2007-08, first round Real Betis 2013-14, last 16 Espanyol 2019-20, last 32 Blackburn Rovers 1998-99, Uefa Cup first round Bradford City 2000-01, Intertoto semi-final Ipswich Town 2001-02, Uefa Cup third round Ruda Hvezda Brno 1960-61, Cup Winners’ Cup Dynamo Zilina 1961-62, Cup Winners’ Cup Espanyol 1961-62. Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Napoli 1962-63, Cup Winners’ Cup Bayern Munich 1962-63, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1. FC Magdeburg 1965-66, Cup Winners’ Cup Lyn 1968-69, Cup Winners’ Cup Beroe Stara Zagora 1973-74, Cup Winners’ Cup Real Betis 1977-78, Cup Winners’ Cup Bologna 1990-91, Uefa Cup First round Artmedia Bratislavia (2-2 away, 3-1 home) Group stage Sparta Prague (2-0 away), Zulte Waregem (6-2 home), Ajax (2-0 away), Austria Wien (1-0 home) Last 32 Livorno (2-1 away, 2-0 home) Last 16 Maccabi Haifa (0-0 away, 4-0 home) Quarter-final Benfica (3-2 home, 0-0 away) Semi-final Werder Bremen (3-0 home, 2-1 away) Final Sevilla 2-2 (1-3 pens)

The 2025/26 Champions League final is already on the horizon, with the remaining European giants setting their sights on Budapest. Last year’s final saw Paris Saint-Germain secure the ultimat…

Former Gunner Takehiro Tomiyasu only has a small possibility to remain with Ajax this season, despite making a positive impact in his limited minutes for the club so far.

Steven Gerrard will join talkSPORT Breakfast this week to tackle all things Liverpool, England, and his managerial future. And thankfully, ‘Captain Fantastic’ was helped to become a mas…

Robin van Persie has hit back chants aimed at his players from his own fans during their latest disappointing result. His Feyenoord side were held to a goalless draw away at relegation-threatened V…

AFTER hanging up his boots aged 40, a Finnish football legend is making his return 15 years later. Jari Litmanen, 55, has been unveiled by Tallinna Kalev's third team in Estonia. Once an Ajax legend - who was instrumental in their Champions League victory in 1995 - Litmanen last played professionally for HJK Helsinki in...

Moises Caicedo has become the latest Chelsea star to cast doubt over his long-term future after he was quizzed on a move to Real Madrid.

Plus: qualifying for the World Cup with no more than two wins, a 20-0 victory and scratching a 34-year itch Mail us with your questions and answers “The Bundesliga table shows Bayern Munich on 70 points with an eye-popping goal difference of +72,” pops Chris Fryer. “Has any club won the league with a greater goal difference than points tally?” Bayern Munich have won 22 and lost one in the Bundesliga this season. That was a 2-1 defeat against Augsburg, which means their 22 victories have produced a goal difference of +73. In other words, their average margin of victory is an absurd 3.32 goals. 0.388 Rangers 1898-99 (Scottish First Division) 0.353 Hearts 1957-58 (Scottish First Division) 0.200 Liverpool 1895-96 (Second Division) 0.176 Ajax 1966-67 (Eredivisie) 0.09 Birmingham 1892-93 (Second Division)

Robert De Zerbi could stir things up massively at Tottenham and make Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the star of his new-look team next season. That is the bold view of European football expert Andy Bras…

Manuel Locatellis most disappointing career moment to date came less than two years after UEFA Euro 2024. Italy were off to Germany to defend their crown, having won a continental tournament three years prior, with Locatelli playing a starring, breakout role. Yet Azzurri boss Luciano Spalletti did not select the midfielder for his squad, much […] The post Manuel Locatelli Scout Report At Juventus 2025/2026: Italy’s Progressive Midfield Conductor – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Juventus, Torino and visiting Turin during Italy’s decade of political violence This piece was written by John Irving for issue 40 I spent 1975-76, the third year of my Italian degree course at Edinburgh University, perfecting the language in Italy, in Turin to be precise. I lived in an apartment in Corso Sebastopoli, just up […] The post The Years of Lead appeared first on The Blizzard.

Manchester United legend and former Ajax goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar takes on Gary Neville’s Quickfire Questions, brought to you by Sky Bet. From his favourite film to thoughts on former Man United teammates and today’s top goalkeepers, Edwin gives us his honest takes. Zidane or Scholes, who are you picking? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn how to save a life in 15 minutes- https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes?&utm_campaign=revivrppc~24-115&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=google&utm_content=adcopy&utm_term=Headline&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15868423885&gbraid=0AAAAAD6mX57m4LLbytKD-lD_IzfSH8Dlk&gclid=CjwKCAiAncvMBhBEEiwA9GU_fkMPKeWYli5XH2qs_rUPReteoBKXEJZTDOej6I1o6D57xSqBOnImTxoCvEcQAvD_BwE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville sits down for an exclusive one-to-one with Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar. Edwin reflects on why Manchester United still feels like home and reveals the approach he received from the club after retiring about a potential boardroom role. Would he ever return? The conversation also turns to Ajax, where Edwin played a key role in rebuilding the club. He explains the philosophy behind their success, developing talents like Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martínez, and what it takes to build a winning culture from the top. We dive into the evolution of goalkeeping, including his work with André Onana and why modern keepers are being asked to do more than ever. He also discusses the next generation and the qualities he looks for in a top goalkeeper. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Get our special offer using code EXCLUSIVE at https://my.huel.com/EXCLUSIVE today. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more exclusives from The Overlap. Chapters 00:00 Intro 09:15 Why keepers struggle at United 18:59 Golden-era defence & modern goalkeeping 28:42 Recovery After the Health Scare 31:47 From Pitch to Boardroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Richie McCormack's Sliding Doors. Sliding Doors goes beyond rumours and gossip to uncover deals that were genuinely on the table Each episode explores how one decision could have reshaped clubs, careers, and the entire football landscape From whispered negotiations to official bids, this is the anatomy of football’s biggest “what ifs” Think Michael Laudrup to Liverpool, Robert Lewandowski to Blackburn… and yes, Ronaldo to Rangers This episode takes us back to the 80s, and as times were changing at Liverpool, a Danish superstar nearly donned the Merseyside red. Laudrup would go on to become one of the standout players of the decade and into the 90s, with clubs such as Lazio, Juventus, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Ajax. But what would have happened if he had made that initial move to the north-west of England. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. On this week's episode, Ben continues his push to have all Irish players playing in Europe, whilst Matthew keeps us up-to-date with all the Irish going on in the EFL. Coleman vs Doherty: We debate who should start at right wing-back against Czechia and ask if Ireland suddenly have a problem in that position. Alan Browne’s role: Can Browne’s energy and versatility still make him a key piece of this Ireland side? Life without Cullen: Matthew gives an update on centre-midfield options and who can realistically step in. Nathan Collins watch: Should we be concerned that Brentford have looked solid without him for the last two games? Injury doubts: We unpack the reported knock that kept Collins out against Aston Villa. Parrott’s momentum: Troy Parrott’s weekend drama—goal controversially ruled out against Ajax, plus an assist. Ferguson fitness fears: Evan Ferguson’s latest ankle setback and why the recurring sprains are becoming a real worry. Gasperini speaks: We react to Roma’s boss detailing Ferguson’s physical and psychological struggles. Can they play together?: Heimir Halgrimsson on his reasoning behind why Ferguson and Parrott could work as a front two. Selection headaches: Who starts at RWB, who anchors midfield, and who leads the line right now? Fixtures & fresh faces: A potential Canada friendly and Jacob Devaney's stardom at St. Mirren. Around the leagues: Irish moves abroad (Furlong, Reghba, Okoflex), chaos at Wigan, and Ireland’s first World Cup song with Kaeyan – “Troy Parrott.” And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Drama in UCL as Benfica Took Madrid to Playoffs, Napoli Out The UEFA Champions League league phase played its final round on Tuesday, and there were some dramatic results, notably the game in Lisbon. Benfica secured a sport to the playoffs phase while dragging their opponent, Real Madrid, following a 4-2 victory. Benfica Secured Playoff […] The post Drama in UCL as Benfica Took Madrid to Playoffs, Napoli Out appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Man City Stumble Again, Madrid Win Big in UCL Manchester City suffered their second consecutive defeat in 2026 after suffering a shocking 3-1 loss against Bodo/Glimt. Meanwhile, Real Madrid seem to rediscover their winning ways as they hammered Monaco 6-0 in the Champions League’s Tuesday fixtures. Man City Stunned by Bodo/Glimt Following a disappointing derby […] The post Man City Stumble Again, Madrid Win Big in UCL appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from the Netherlands as Troy Parrott nets a hat-trick against Ajax. Parrott condemns Ajax to their worst defeat in 99 years, Arsenal take the advantage in the EFL Cup. Liam Rosenior takes the blame for Chelsea goalkeeping mishaps. Could Kelleher end up at Chelsea? AFCON final decided, as Mane pays tribute to Salah. Shelbourne spend big on Odhran Casey. Armstrong Oko-Flex is on the move in Bulgaria. Real Madrid suffer defeat under Alvaro Arbeloa in their first game. And should Johnny Kenny stay at Celtic? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

European Nights is back with very special End of Year review show, presented by Verizon, and Rog and Rory are here to re-litigate, rehash, and reexamine the biggest trends from the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League that this year had to offer, including: why are Premier League clubs dominating this year's Champions League? And why haven't they won more Champions League trophies of yore? What has led clubs like Bayern Munich and Barcelona to sign more English players? Plus, why is Qarabag thriving and Ajax…isn't? And who could make PSG-esque run to the Champions League trophy this year? Shop the MiB Store: https://mibcourage.co/48Yt7MG See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimbo’s got Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Seb Stafford-Bloor all along for the rollercoaster ride through the weekend’s action across the continent. We kick things off in France, where PSG have João Neves to thank for their two-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table after his 95th minute winner against Lyon. But chasers Lens and Marseille had wins of their own to keep the pressure on Luis Enrique’s side. In the Bundesliga - Bayern didn’t win a game! But neither did Leipzig or Dortmund, meaning Vincent Kompany’s men have actually extended their lead at the top of the table to six points despite the 2-2 draw at Union Berlin. In Spain, Real Madrid were lucky to come away from Rayo Vallecano with a point - which Barcelona took full advantage of in their 4-2 win at Celta Vigo, featuring a hat-trick from 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski. A special guest joins us from Vigo… nothing to do with Nando’s…. And in Serie A, are we seeing a repeat of Napoli’s last title defence?! Antonio Conte made some… interesting comments after his side were beaten 2-0 by Bologna to fall behind Inter and Roma at the top of the table. Plus - what’s going on at Ajax?! Dutch football expert Michiel Jongsma joins us to explain some of the fun and games in the Eredivisie - and whether a certain ten Hag might be making a return… Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45) • PART 2: Ligue 1 review - PSG’s late winner and billionaire v billionaire (07.45) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - does no one want to stop Bayern? (20.35) • PART 4: Eredivisie review - Ajax’s latest crisis & RvP at Feyenoord (30.15) • PART 5: La Liga review - Barca’s new Camp Nou - plus a Messi return?! (41.45) • PART 5: Serie A review - Napoli wobbling and Juric out (56.40) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo's got Natalie Gedra, Liam Tharme and Duncan Alexander alongside him in the studio for a closer look at all of Wednesday's Champions League action - and a look ahead to MD9 in the Premier League. Has normal Liverpool service resumed?! They came from behind in Frankfurt to arrest their string of back-to-back-to-back-to-back defeats. Meanwhile, Chelsea's young guns routed Ajax - with three teenagers on the scoresheet for the first time in UCL history. So five goals each for the Reds and Blues - no such luck for Spurs, who were lucky to come away from Monaco with a point. Attention then turns to domestic matters and another weekend of enticing fixtures in *our* league - including the battle of defence v attack as Arsenal host Palace, Manchester United going for an unthinkable three wins in a row against bogey side Brighton - and the Jordan Henderson Derby as Brentford promise to provide another tricky test for Arne Slot's side in West London. We've got guards of honour, a strong legs showdown - and a legitimate contender to Derby's throne? Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Champions League MD3 round up (00.45) • PART 1b: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool (03.20) • PART 1c: Chelsea 5-1 Ajax (10.00) • PART 1d: Monaco 0-0 Tottenham (14.05) • PART 2a: Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus (21.15) • PART 2b: The rest of Wednesday night's action (24.05) • PART 3a: Premier League MD9 round up (29.00) • PART 3b: Arsenal v Crystal Palace preview (31.05) • PART 3c: Aston Villa v Man City preview (35.45) • PART 3d: Brentford v Liverpool preview (38.15) • PART 3e: Chelsea v Sunderland preview (41.15) • PART 4a: Man United v Brighton preview (44.00) • PART 4b: Bournemouth v Forest preview (49.45) • PART 4c: Wolves v Burnley preview (53.00) • PART 4d: Newcastle v Fulham preview (57.10) • PART 4e: Everton v Tottenham preview (59.50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini as Liverpool turn their recent poor form around with a comprehensive win over Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea cruise past Ajax. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Chelsea absolutely thumped Ajax in the Champions League Wednesday with a huge 5-1 win at Stamford Bridge! Goals from Estevao, Guiu, and Tyrique George led the way in the thunderous victory! We broke the whole match down, what it means for Chelsea's budding Champions League campaign, and much more! Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea are back in the champions league midweek with a match against Ajax! We got our resident opposition scouting expert CFC Central AKA Sam to fill us in on what Chelsea can do to beat Ajax and avoid conceding! Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo’s got James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens with him as the Euro crew gear up for MD3 in the Champions League. In La Liga, there were 15-second delays and it was the late show once again for Barcelona who had to rely on another stoppage time winner, this time against bottom of the table Girona. Real’s narrow 1-0 win at Getafe sets us up beautifully for Sunday afternoon’s Clásico… It was goals galore in Ligue 1 as Marseille put six past Le Havre, while PSG and Strasbourg played out a 3-3 thriller on Friday night. So how will Luis Enrique’s side fare away at a resurgent Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday night? We’re running out of superlatives - and records for Harry Kane to break - after his latest goal in Bayern’s dominant 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Plus, what hopes of Eintracht Frankfurt piling more misery on Liverpool when they go toe-to-toe on Wednesday evening? And over in Italy, the title race continues to take turn after turn as Napoli and Juve dropped more points while the two Milan sides took advantage, with Serie A’s top four separated by just one point. Meanwhile, the controversy over the decision to plan Milan v Como in Australia isn’t going away… All that plus (more) sumo chat, Potter’s return to Sweden - and lots of jesting about goals vs clean sheets. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - crazy reds and free tickets… (00.45) • PART 2: Champions League MD3 standout fixtures (11.10) • PART 3: La Liga review - Barca leave it late again as Antony’s at the double (20.00) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG held again while Marseille run riot (31.35) • PART 5: Elsewhere in Europe - Ajax’s struggles and Potter’s back in Sweden! (43.10) • PART 6: Bundesliga review - Harry. Kane. Scores. Goals. (47.10) • PART 7: Serie A review - Napoli stumble again as Inter show their credentials (56.10) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea thumped Nottingham Forest in a massive 3-0 win that saw the end of Ange's brief Forest tenure, a Pedro Neto masterclass, some silly Reece James note passing, and much more! We reviewed the whole match and took a look at what it means for Chelsea going forward and much more! Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Stu Holden and John Strong join us as we recap all the Champions League action featuring USMNT stars: Yunus Musah delivers the game-winning assist for Atalanta, Tim Weah’s Marseille crush Ajax, Folarin Balogun’s Monaco draw Man City, and Weston McKennie battles in Juventus’ 2-2 thriller. We’ve also got updates on Ricardo Pepi and Sergiño Dest’s injuries.Plus, the Baby Nats dominate the U-20 World Cup with a record-setting 9-1 win, while Gregg Berhalter’s Chicago Fire stun Inter Miami in a wild MLS playoff-clincher. We close with thoughts on the USMNT back-three vs back-four debate ahead of October friendlies vs Ecuador and Australia. Make sure to join the conversation with #AskAlexi! Intro (0:00)Yunus Musah’s winning assists in UCL (9:55)U.S needs more McKennie leadership? (27:18)Gregg Berhalter’s Fire top Messi and Co. (43:29)Advice for Landon Donovan’s balding issue (48:27)Jurgen Klopp MLS praise (52:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of State of the Union, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down Christian Pulisic’s best game to date for AC Milan with 2 goals and an assist in a 3-0 win over Udinese, passing Clint Dempsey as the all-time leading American scorer in Europe’s top 5 leagues. Malik Tillman scores for Bayer Leverkusen, Tanner Tessmann helps Lyon to victory, Tim Weah starts vs PSG, and Ricardo Pepi & Sergiño Dest feature in PSV’s thriller with Ajax. We also track Weston McKennie’s quiet weekend, Yunus Musah’s limited minutes, and an injury setback for Johnny Cardoso in La Liga. In MLS, Lionel Messi keeps Inter Miami’s Supporters’ Shield hopes alive with 2 goals and an assist, NYCFC clinches another playoff spot, and Denis Bouanga’s hat trick sends LAFC into the postseason. Plus, we field your questions in #AskAlexi and debate pro/rel in American soccer. Intro (0:00)Pulisic breaks Dempsey’s record… where does he stand all-time? (5:45)Messi leads Miami to Victory (33:05)Jedi’s best position with USMNT (43:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Julien Laurens on the 1994/95 Champions League season, when invincible Ajax shocked the world. In perhaps the peak of Louis van Gaal's long managerial career, this young crop of mostly homegrown talent went unbeaten in the Eredivisie and the Champions League to take home the top prize. Time to give Jari Litmanen some much overdue love. Elsewhere, it was a campaign of Weah's PSG reaching the semi-finals, Die Hard henchmen and Gary Walsh being embarrassed by Barcelona. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: IFK Gothenburg catch the eye (02.00) • PART 1b: Man United embarrassed by Barcelona (04.00) • PART 1c: PSG reach the semi-finals (06.00) • PART 2a: Van Gaal’s iconic Ajax team (11.00) • PART 2b: Ajax overcome Bayern in the semis (19.00) • PART 2c: Impenetrable Milan await in the final (21.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Maclean and Ross McCormack are in the studio tonight to discuss the fallout of Celtic’s loss against Dutch opposition Ajax. While we build up to Rangers' pre season friendly vs Middlesborough and Russell Martin also breaks silence on Jesurun Rak-Sakyi interest. It's also the final one-hour show of the summer, we're back from 6-8pm on Monday July 28!