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By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have several players out on loan at the moment, but two midfielders are almost certain to return once the season ends. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the potential €100m or more in takings from loan deals with permanent clauses is set to dwindle. Ismael Bennacer and Yunus Musah will not be bought […] The post GdS: €40m up in smoke – Milan left with headache as midfield duo will return appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Despite hopes otherwise, Ismael Bennacer will return to AC Milan this summer, with Dinamo Zagreb not planning to use their option to buy. The story of Bennacer and Milan has only gotten more frustrating in recent times. At one point, he had admittedly lofty dreams of winning the Ballon d’Or. Since then, and even before […] The post GdS: Milan to miss out on €15m with Bennacer set to return this summer – the next steps appeared first on SempreMilan.

Napoli reportedly offer Scott McTominay a significant increase to extend his contract as Dinamo Zagreb receive £10m offers for Scott McKenna.

On the latest Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Benno Nagel - former professional coach, club builder, and soccer entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across elite youth, collegiate, and professional levels. From working inside the prestigious Dinamo Zagreb Academy to helping launch clubs like Oakland Roots SC and The Town FC, Benno brings a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on what it really takes to build soccer environments that develop players and communities. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ What makes elite academies like Dinamo Zagreb so effective ✅ The realities of building professional clubs from the ground up ✅ How soccer culture is intentionally created - not accidental ✅ Why player burnout is rising and how to prevent it ✅ How coaching and player development have evolved in today’s game ✅ We also highlight Benno’s current work with The Soccer Spot, where he is focused on redefining player development through structured guidance, film analysis, and individualized support. This aligns closely with SRUSA’s vision through the Player Progression Program (P3) - a modern approach to player development built around individualized development plans (IDPs), performance tracking, and long-term athlete growth. 🎧 A must-listen for players, parents, and coaches serious about development beyond just talent.

Gordon Duncan is joined by Andy Halliday and Roger Hannah to look back on wins for Celtic and Rangers and the rest of the weekend action. They also discuss comments made by Philippe Clement about the financial gap between his club, Spurs and the Hoops, as well as hearing from Brendan Rodgers ahead of the Champions League trip to Dinamo Zagreb. Oh, and someone phoned in FROM THE BATH!

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

Mateo Kovacic is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast. The Croatia international has already enjoyed a career most footballers can only dream of. At 29, he has represented Dinamo Zagreb, Inter, Real Madrid and Chelsea before moving to Manchester earlier this year. During that time, the midfielder has won an incredible 18 major honours including four Champions League trophies. That’s not to mention a runners-up finish at the 2018 World Cup before coming third in last year’s edition. Now he’s part of a City squad seeking to follow in the footsteps of our historic Treble winning campaign. And he’s made a strong start to life at the Etihad, playing 14 times as City have set the early pace in the Premier League and guaranteed safe passage to the knockout stages of the Champions League. Despite all of his prior experience, Kovacic admits in this podcast that he’s learning every day from working with Pep Guardiola. Sitting down with hosts Rob Pollard and Paul Dickov, he recounts tales from his spells with some of Europe’s biggest clubs and what it was that attracted him to Manchester. Then he delves deep into how life at City helps get the best out of footballers and his hopes for his time in sky blue. It’s an episode not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Jay discuss Chelsea's final 2022/23 UCL group game win against Dinamo Zagreb As well as the back drop of recent results including a humiliating defeat to our new bosses old club Brighton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle react to Match Round 6 of the 2022-23 Champions League Group Stage.

Graham Hunter joins Ger and Kathleen on #OTBAM for Champions League chat, as Real Madrid win 3-0 away to Celtic, while Chelsea were stunned 1-0 by Dinamo Zagreb... Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Last week's 1st Leg matches for the UEFA Quarter-Finals were action packed! Devin and Jordan discuss the sportsbetting impact that those 1st Leg matches may have on the upcoming 2nd Leg matches. The AZ Soccer Sharps provide betting previews for all of the 2nd Leg matches for the Champions League Quarter-Finals taking place on Tuesday(04/13) and Wednesday(04/14). They also preview all of the 2nd Leg matches for the Europa League Quarter-Finals taking place on Thursday(04/15).The show finishes with five Official Plays for the AZ Soccer Sharps P&L spreadsheet.Fixtures List:Chelsea v FC PortoParis Saint-GermainLiverpool v Real MadridBvB Dortmund v Manchester CityAS Roma v AjaxSlavia Praha v ArsenalVillarreal v Dinamo ZagrebManchester United v GranadaThank 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 really 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!Follow us:Twitter: @AzSoccerSharps Instagram: @AZ.Soccer.Sharps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate, Luke and Vish discuss last night’s action after Chelsea swatted aside what Joe Cole called “a top Championship side” (brave) as well as any common sense around VAR. The heartwarming football news doesn’t stop there: Kinglsey Koman’s been fined for using the wrong supercar, while Lionel Messi has been turned into an AI message bot. Plus, Dinamo Zagreb Zoran Mamić nobly falls on his sword after being sentenced to five years in prison and Arsène Wenger has some dastardly plans straight out of Area 51. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe review weekday matches in the Champions League, Europa League and Premier League focusing on the following:(0:45) Liverpool taking care of business against RB Leipzig to advance to the Champions League Quarter-finals(8:55) A possible changing of the guard as Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo exit the Champions League while Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland advance. Plus, where will Messi & Ronaldo play next season?(16:15) Manchester United's 1-1 draw with A.C. Milan(21:25) Arsenal finding a way past Olympiacos despite some concerns(30:05) Tottenham's professional victory against Dinamo Zagreb(34:20) A preview of Sunday's North London Derby(36:35) Sergio Aguero's questionable future at Manchester City(40:55) The bizarre relationship between Christian Pulisic & Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea so far

The 2 Robbies are back to break down another exciting European week of matches. We start off, with how Spurs fell apart to Bayern Munich. We then look back at Liverpool's 4-3 thriller, while looking ahead to Brendan Rodgers' return to Anfield on Saturday (22:00). Finally we wrap up around the grounds by talking about: Man City getting the business done against Dinamo Zagreb (32:00), Christian Pulisic's status at Chelsea (41:00), Manchester United's boring Thursday (48:00), Arsenal's impressive four versus Standard Liege (54:00), and Wolves' late winner at Besiktas (57:00).