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Luis Enrique insisted that Paris Saint-Germain have an obligation to win their Ligue 1 clash with Lyon on Sunday in their quest to retain their top-flight crown. After reaching the Champions League semi-finals against Liverpool in midweek, PSG return to league action at the Parc des Princes just a point clear at the top of […] The post Title-chasing PSG have an obligation to win Lyon clash, says Luis Enrique appeared first on Soccer News.

How RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old sensation went from DME Academy to becoming one of Europe’s most explosive wingers When Yan Diomande scored three goals in 18 second-half minutes against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 6, 2025, he didn’t just dismantle one of Germany’s better sides. He became the second-youngest player in Bundesliga history to score a… The post From Florida High School to Bundesliga Wunderkid: The Tactical Profile of Yan Diomande first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Johnny Cardoso will seek his first trophy lift as an Atletico Madrid player on Saturday. Cardoso and his Atletico Madrid teammates will take on Pellegrino Matarazzo‘s Real Sociedad squad in the Copa Del Rey Final in Seville. Atletico Madrid have hit a worrying run in La Liga play but remain alive for a first trophy ... Read more

Florentino Perez delivered a scathing assessment of Real Madrid's dressing room in Munich to label the club's trophy drought as an "intolerable failure".

Rayan Cherki may have won the humour and hearts of the majority of the Premier League but a former European Championship and FIFA World Cup winner thinks otherwise. Cherki had long been regarded as one of France’s top-rising talents at Lyon before he joined Manchester City last summer for £34 million, one of the greatest […]

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Rayan Cherki has hailed the “unbelievable” influence of Pep Guardiola, but the Manchester City winger does not intend to cut out his tricks as he wants to put on a show for fans. The Frenchman has been an instant hit at Man City since his arrival from Lyon last summer. Cherki has already racked up […] The post Man City entertainer Cherki hopes supporters forget about life with his ´football like art´ appeared first on Soccer News.

Chelsea and Belgium legend Eden Hazard has shared his thoughts on Rayan Cherki being Kevin De Bruyne’s successor at Manchester City. Cherki joined Manchester City as their third signing of the previous summer window from Lyon on a five-year contract as the Blues planned for life beyond De Bruyne, who joined Napoli as a free […]

When Manchester City signed Rayan Cherki from Lyon last summer, there were question marks surrounding how the French international would fit into a Pep Guardiola side. Cherki’s talent was never in question, however, his work out of possession was in some circles. As the 2025-26 season has progressed, Rayan Cherki has emphatically put any doubts […] The post Pep Guardiola and Rayan Cherki have put a narrative to bed surrounding the Manchester City marvel appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

American businesswoman Michele Kang, already the Lyon men’s club president, minority shareholder and owner of the women’s side, is preparing for a potential full takeover of the Ligue 1 club, a statement from their current owner said on Tuesday. Lyon’s current owner, Eagle Football Group, was placed under administration in March, effectively removing former Lyon […] The post American Kang preparing bid to buy Ligue 1 club Lyon appeared first on Soccer America.

How RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old sensation went from DME Academy to becoming one of Europe’s most explosive wingers When Yan Diomande scored three goals in 18 second-half minutes against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 6, 2025, he didn’t just dismantle one of Germany’s better sides. He became the second-youngest player in Bundesliga history to score a… The post From Florida High School to Bundesliga Wunderkid: The Tactical Profile of Yan Diomande first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Following an impressive debut with Olympique Lyon, Real Madrid have reportedly decided to bring Endrick back, teaming him with Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé. Consequently, los Blancos might allow another offensive star to depart in an effort to balance the roster. After struggling for playing time under Xabi Alonso, Endrick and Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to a loan move to boost his 2026 World Cup chances with Brazil national team. Seizing this opportunity, the 19-year-old striker has thrived at Olympique Lyon. As a result, Los Blancos reportedly plan to count on his return for the 2026-27 season, joining Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé in the attacking line. According to Mario Cortegana, via The Athletic, Real Madrid have decided to count on Endrick for the 2026–27 season. With this, the Brazilian would end his loan spell at Olympique Lyon at the end of the season, in order to become part of Los Blancos’ attacking line. Despite this, he may not be an undisputed starter, but instead earn playing time as a backup to Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappé, though with a more prominent role than in his previous spell. With Endrick’s return reportedly decided, Los Blancos have opted not to count on Gonzalo García. Although the Spaniard impressed at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, he has not managed to secure a place in the team’s rotation. In an effort to prioritize his development, Real Madrid would look to sell him so he can gain playing time, while still maintaining control over his future through a buy-back clause, a percentage of any future sale, or a right of first refusal. Unlike Gonzalo García, the Brazilian striker may be compatible with Vinicius and Kylian Mbappé. Having a privileged vision and creative capacity, Endrick could become a wildcard for Real Madrid’s offense. In his Ligue One tenure, he has scored three goals and contributed five assists in eleven games, proving to be differential. For that reason, he could emerge as a solid boost to the offense, as they have battled to perform this season without the Frenchman. Olympique Lyon star Endrick, loaned by Real Madrid. Endrick’s comeback may lead a Real Madrid’s offense rebuild Throughout the 2025-26 season, Real Madrid have experienced quite inconsistent performances from several of their players. Not only Gonzalo García but also Franco Mastantuono and Rodrygo Goes have been relegated to secondary roles. Because of this, Los Blancos could take advantage of Endrick’s return to lead a rebuild of their attack, allowing some players to leave in order to maintain balance. In case Endrick’s arrival is confirmed, Gonzalo García would leave the team permanently, with Como 1907 in Serie A showing interest, along with clubs from England, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, according to Fabrizio Romano. Alongside him, Franco Mastantuono could seek a loan move after losing his place to Brahim Díaz and Federico Valverde in the rotation. Rodrygo Goes seemed destined to leave Real Madrid, as he went from an undisputed starter to a rotational player. However, his ACL injury could complicate his departure, as he may look to fully recover at Los Blancos and then decide his future. Because of this, the team’s reinforcements seem likely to focus on defense and midfield, leaving only Endrick’s return as the main attacking addition for the next season.

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.

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

He came off the bench after Fonseca's 'ear pulling' and 'manufactured' two goals for Lyon Leer

Tyler Adams made his return to the Bournemouth squad on Saturday, helping the Cherries throw another wrench into the Premier League title race. Adams came off the bench and played 20 minutes as Andoni Iraola’s men shocked league-leading Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. It marked the U.S. men’s national team midfielder’s first appearance since ... Read more

Real Madrid youngster Endrick has made a strong impression during his first few months on loan with Lyon

Every new signing at Real Madrid arrives with noise around him. Some come as finished stars. Others arrive as promises carrying the weight of expectation. Endrick belongs to the second group, but the anticipation around him feels just as loud. When a young forward joins a club like Real Madrid, the question is never about… The post Endrick at Real Madrid: Where the Minutes Could Come from in a Crowded Front Line first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

REAL MADRID loanee Endrick and his model wife Gabriely Miranda announced they are expecting their first child. The striker, who currently plays on loan for Lyon, and Gabriely, 23, tied the knot in 2024. https://www.instagram.com/p/DW8_KGYDDbT/?hl=en&img_index=6 And after two years of marriage, the couple took to Instagram to reveal the content creator's pregnancy after taking part...

Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca said he is unhappy with Endrick's form and is demanding more from the teenage Brazil forward.

After a rough week in the UEFA competitions, The Soccer Sharps are happy to return to domestic club soccer. On this football betting podcast, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, preview some of the biggest matches taking place this weekend in the Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga. The Soccer Sharps off their insight and analysis before sharing their best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Chelsea vs Manchester City 11:38 Sunderland vs Spurs 17:36 Atalanta vs Juventus 20:26 Como vs Inter 26:00 BvB Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen 29:53 VfB Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV 33:39 Lyon vs Lorient 38:29 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winning weekend! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! Thank you for watching! Watch more of our videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgQs9YPBw04dcA68PAo0QtneXnoogiLdO Check out our Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgQs9YPBw04f-V5elJBnNloFzpFG4f2hp ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ #soccer #betting #premierleague

Forget Bruno Fernandes and Declan Rice, there’s another standout contender for the PFA Player of the Year. At least that’s how talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham feels, arguing the case …

After a rough week in the UEFA competitions, The Soccer Sharps are happy to return to domestic club soccer. On this football betting podcast, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, preview some of the biggest matches taking place this weekend in the Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga. The Soccer Sharps off their insight and analysis before sharing their best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Chelsea vs Manchester City 11:38 Sunderland vs Spurs 17:36 Atalanta vs Juventus 20:26 Como vs Inter 26:00 BvB Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen 29:53 VfB Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV 33:39 Lyon vs Lorient 38:29 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rayan Cherki, whom Manchester City signed from Lyon at the start of the season, has been earning massive praise for his performance so far and looks like an absolute bargain considering his cost. #cherki #manchestercity #transfer #guardiola #assist #teambus #bankofsport

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Chelsea face a decision over what to do about Diego Moreira, who currently plays for sister club Strasbourg. That is because Borussia Dortmund want the 21-year old left-sided Belgium player, but Chelsea retain a buyback option. The London club signed him from Benfica in 2023, and he made his debut in an EFL Cup tie... The post Chelsea face Moreira decision appeared first on Footie Central.

The countdown is officially on for the 2026 SHEIN Women’s Football Awards - and this year’s edition is shaping up to be the biggest yet.

Real Madrid and Brazil star Endrick named Sir Bobby Charlton as one of his idols after scoring his first senior international goal

Now well into the Torneo Apertura, the Uruguayan Championship is beginning to reveal the frontrunners for the seasons first title. While the nation’s two heavyweights, Nacional and Peñarol, maintain their expected tug-of-war at the top, several underdogs are starting to make their presence felt. Chief among them is Deportivo Maldonado. After earning promotion to the […] The post Gabriel Di Noia Tactics At Deportivo Maldonado 2026: Breaking Positional Play With Relational Football – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

After 18 years at Liverpool, Tyler Morton tells BBC Sport how moving to Lyon in the summer has helped him fall back in love with football.

Arsenal will face Lyon in the Champions League semi-finals after the French side overturned their first-leg deficit against Wolfsburg.

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

After a break for the international calendar, domestic action returns on Thursday and there are games on the agenda from League One and League Two. The Women’s Champions League will also take…

Gabby Agbonlahor labelled the lack of intervention from VAR over Katie McCabe’s blatant hair pull on Alyssa Thompson ‘disrespectful’. Arsenal star McCabe was fortunate to remain o…

Owner John Textor hits out at private capital firm’s ‘predatory’ decision to call in administrators

On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Prague as Ireland continue preparations for the World Cup playoff with Czechia, plus there is the fallout from Mohammed Salah’s announcement that he will Liverpool this summer. Seamus Coleman and Heimir Hallgrimsson speak from training as Ireland report a clean bill of health. Team news from Czechia includes a possible bench role for Tomáš Souček, with Vladimír Darida returning and a Schick–Chory strike partnership expected. Harvey Vale discusses declaring for Ireland, his Chelsea past, and a potential debut in a major playoff clash. Tactical insight from Vinny Perth on how Ireland may set up against Czechia. Czech football is rocked by match-fixing allegations, with dozens of disciplinary proceedings opened by the national association. Josh Magennis says Northern Ireland will go “toe-to-toe” with Italy in their playoff semi-final. Mohamed Salah confirms he will leave Liverpool this summer after nine trophy-laden years, with tribute calls from Jamie Carragher. Injury blow for Arsenal as Eberechi Eze faces up to six weeks out with a calf problem. Women’s Champions League roundup: Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1, Wolfsburg edge Lyon, while Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare for quarter-final action. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Alexi Lalas and David Moss are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s episode, the pair break down the USA dropping its new Stars and Stripes jerseys that will feature in this summer’s World Cup. Will they go down as all-time classics? Alexi says their legacy will be determined by how the teams play in them. Afterwards, Alexi and Mosse bounce around Europe, touching on Folarin Balogun scoring AGAIN for Monaco, Tanner Tessmann getting a start at center back for Lyon, and Malik Tillman and Leverkusen getting a draw vs Bayern. We then get some injury updates on Tyler Adams and Sergiño Dest and whether or not their current injuries will keep them out of World Cup action. We then hit on MLS where Sebastian Berhalter and Vancouver gave James Rodriguez and Minnesota a rude welcome to MLS, Josh Sargent made his league debut, and Diego Luna finally returned from injury. In #AskAlexi, we ponder who should actually be taking set pieces for the USA and in One For The Road, Alexi gives his power rankings of the top 10 fan bases in the World Cup. Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Intro (0:00)The Waldo Rebellion: Rating the latest U.S. kits (3:08)U.S. Abroad: Balogun stays hot, Tessmann at CB? (9:43)Gio vs Diego: Who gets a roster spot? (29:00)Sebastian Berhalter or Christian Pulisic for set pieces + Weah at CB? (35:24)Alexi’s Top 10 Fan Bases at the 2026 FIFA World Cup sponsored by Lay’s (48:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kris, Tom & Jez have some flowers for an improving Monaco as they take the points in Paris, Franck Haise returns to haunt Nice, Lyon slip up again & the CDF 'Final Four' step forward.

Jimbo is joined by Pol Ballus, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest football around the continent. In Germany, Bayern leave it late to beat Dortmund and all but end the Bundesliga title race. In Spain, Lamine Yamal's first hat-trick puts pressure on Madrid who are yet to play. Meanwhile, the Olympico derby in France didn't disappoint with Marseille coming back to beat Lyon 3-2 in stoppage time and in the Stadio Olimpico, Juve also fought back to draw 3-3 with Roma. Plus press conference etiquette and some questionable impersonations. Produced by Jesse Howard and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40) • PART 2a: Bundesliga review - Bayern go 11 clear (11.50) • PART 3a: Serie A review - Thriller at the Olimpico (25.55) • PART 4a: La Liga review - Yamal’s first hat-trick (42.45) • PART 5a: Ligue 1 review - Marseille comeback in the Olimpico (54.20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús & James Horncastle for a deep-dive into all the latest action and headlines from across the continent. There’s only one place to start - and the news that broke late on Monday afternoon that Xabi Alonso has been sacked as Real Madrid head coach - and replaced by the club’s reserve team coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai joins us for the immediate reaction to the news which followed the 3-2 defeat by dear friends Barcelona in the Supercopa on Sunday evening. There’s drama of a title race variety in Italy - where the hunt for the Scudetto was reignited once again as Inter, Milan and Napoli all dropped points to open the door for chasers Roma and Juventus. And in Germany - the Bundesliga returned from the Winterpause in style with goals galore across the weekend including Bayern putting EIGHT past Wolfsburg, while Frankfurt and Dortmund played out a 3-3 thriller on Friday night. Vincent Kompany’s side couldn’t win the title by a record-breaking points margin, could they? All that plus the latest from the Coupe de France as Endrick marks his debut for Lyon with a winning goal, reminiscing on the ‘Mohawk Trident’ - and dramatic snowscapes in Hamburg. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - pencils, dodgy banners and fairytale ascents (00.45) • PART 2: La Liga review - Alonso out! Arbeloa in! With Guillermo Rai (12.45) • PART 3: Serie A review - Yet another title race turn (27.30) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Endrick’s goal on debut and tapestries… (45.05) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Bayern’s total dominance and intriguing Kovac (48.15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Kris, Phil & Jez reflect on an cracking evening in Lyon as #PSG win it late! Question marks at Monaco and Nice but it's three in a row for Metz! Plus some Ref chat and a France preview. Enjoy!

The Soccer Sharps betting show returns with more picks and predictions for the upcoming weekend in European football. Our hosts, Devin and Jordan, are committed to getting you ready for the soccer-betting weekend by previewing the best matches across the top five European leagues, while sharing all of their best bets in the process. 00:00 Introduction & previous show's betting results 05:50 Manchester City vs Liverpool 12:40 Crystal Palace vs Brighton 17:36 Aston Villa vs Bournemouth 22:40 Lyon vs PSG 27:20 Juventus vs Torino 34:00 Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid 42:40 Official Plays Thank you for listening and watching! JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoccersharps VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing EMAIL US: [email protected] FOLLOW US: X: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps TikTok: thesoccersharps Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo’s got James Horncastle with him in the studio and Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens in far flung corners of Germany and Spain for your weekly round up of European footballing fun. There’s only one place to start - and that’s with events at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday afternoon as Real put an end to Barca’s recent Clásico dominance in typically tempestuous and dramatic fashion. Over in Italy, it was eight games without a win too many for Igor Tudor - dismissed by Juventus after their 1-0 defeat at Lazio. Meanwhile, Napoli went back top but lost KDB in bizarre circumstances - and back-flipping Jamie Vardy opened his Cremonese account! In a shock twist of fate Harry Kane *didn’t* score for Bayern Munich this weekend, but it didn’t matter as they made it 13 wins from 13 games in all competitions in their 3-0 victory at Gladbach. Closest challengers Leipzig continued their sensational form as they put six past Augsburg. And in Ligue 1, PSG are back on top thanks to their 3-0 win at Brest - taking full advantage of the defeat handed out to Marseille by high-flying Lens who are now up to second in the table! All that plus - cancelled holidays in Miami, unsightly gestures and plenty of ill-tempered confrontations. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - and top-secret snails… (00.45) • PART 2: La Liga Review - Jude stars as Yamal starts arguments (10.30) • PART 3: Ligue 1 review - PSG back on top as Lyon continue to surprise (24.35) • PART 4: Serie A review - Tudor no more as Napoli return to winning ways (30.45) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Leipzig on fire and Karl only scores bangers (48.10) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra Herrera, Jordan Angeli, and Satara Murray kick off with a full breakdown of the Women’s Champions League - Alyssa Thompson shining for Chelsea, Arsenal grinding out a win, and European heavyweights Barcelona, Lyon, and Wolfsburg staying perfect. Then the crew turns to Emma Hayes’ latest USWNT roster, where Trinity Rodman’s knee injury dominates headlines just hours after her call-up. With Jaedyn Shaw returning, the hosts debate who’s in, who’s out, and what’s next for the squad. Plus, a look ahead to a crucial Week 25 in the NWSL - with Gotham vs. Louisville stealing the spotlight. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third 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 Attacking Third team on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AttackingThird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LisaCarlin32⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SandHerrera_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Darian_Jenks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CCupo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@wgolazo You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." 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/ 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

Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Jordan Angeli unpack a wild opening matchday in the UEFA Women’s Champions League! From Lyon’s statement win over Arsenal to Barcelona’s 7–1 demolition of Bayern Munich and Twente’s surprise draw with Chelsea, the crew breaks down the biggest results and debates who’s trending up (Atlético, Real Madrid, Barça) and who’s trending down (sorry, PSG). Then it’s back stateside for a full NWSL Week 24 preview, including Kansas City Current vs. Gotham FC, a potential semifinal preview, and key playoff-clinching showdowns like Orlando vs. Portland and North Carolina vs. Washington. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third 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 Attacking Third team on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AttackingThird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LisaCarlin32⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SandHerrera_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Darian_Jenks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CCupo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@wgolazo You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." 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/ 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

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola gear up for the USMNT’s upcoming friendly against Ecuador! Midfielder Tanner Tessmann stops by from camp to talk fatherhood, carrying Lyon on his back, and earning his way back into the national team. The guys then turn their attention to La Tri, who even without Moisés Caicedo will pose a real test for Mauricio Pochettino’s men. Will the US go with a back three or back four? Should they press or play patient? The crew debates lineups, tactics, and Antonee Robinson’s fitness, before locking in their score predictions for Friday's showdown. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle (at the airport!) are alongside Jimbo for your latest dose of intriguing European fare from across the continent. In Serie A, Juventus and Milan played out a goalless draw, allowing Napoli to take advantage and take back top spot after their come from behind 2-1 win over Genoa - courtesy of a late winner from Rasmus Hojlund no less. Over in La Liga, Barcelona were handed their heaviest defeat in over a decade after their shock 4-1 beating at the hands of Sevilla. Real got back to winning ways and back in first position after a Vini brace guided them to a 3-1 win over Villarreal. In Ligue 1, it’s awfully tight at the top after PSG were held to a 1-1 draw by Lille, with an Mbappe on the scoresheet… Marseille, Strasbourg and Lyon all sit just a point behind in what’s shaping up to be an exciting start to the season. And in Germany, you guessed it - Harry Kane’s broken another record! Bayern have won each of their first 10 competitive matches this season, with their number 9 becoming the first player in history to score 11 goals in the first six games of a Bundesliga season. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - and pineapple on pizza? (00.35) • PART 2: Serie A review - Draw specialists Juve and trouble for Fiorentina (14.55) • PART 3: La Liga review - Barca’s low point and a repetitive Simeone (28.35) • PART 4: Elsewhere in Portugal, Sweden and the Netherlands… (43.20) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG drop more points while Hütter’s on the brink (48.35) • PART 6: Bundesliga review - Stop it, Harry! Plus joy for Hamburg (57.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.