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We welcome our Man City correspondent Jonny Pringle to preview his club & their FPL assets before the new season kicks off... Could Lionel Messi really join City...? We discuss, plus a focus on City's FPL assets across the board, including Ake's likely role, De Bruyne vs Sterling, Aguero's amazing value, Bernardo, Foden, Mahrez, tactical insight & plenty more... You can follow Jonny on Twitter @FPLPringle And you can find the full list of Planet #FPL Correspondents at the link below https://twitter.com/i/lists/1004492438009012225 ____________________________________________ Planet #FPL Podcast mini-league code: a8c1hz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Web: www.planetfpl.com Twitter: @PlanetFPLPod (James) / @sujanshah (Suj) Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlanetFPL Instagram: @planetfpl You Tube: www.youtube.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse dive in on the Lionel Messi saga, including where things went wrong with Barcelona (06:30) and if Messi could make an appearance in Major League Soccer down the road. Then, the guys discuss a busy week of player demonstrations in MLS (31:40) and uncharted territory for LAFC and Atlanta United (44:35). Also, Real Salt Lake’s status, Weston McKennie’s move to Juventus and the talent pool for the USMNT are looked at in #AskAlexi (54:25). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his thoughts about the current generation of soccer player (1:18:26) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan begin by reflecting on the death of Chadwick Boseman (00:25), and then partake in some much-needed cheering up thanks to a couple of brilliant listener emails. They then look back at the Women’s Champions League final, which saw Lyon win a fifth straight championship by beating Wolfsburg 3-1 to maintain an unbeaten run that is well into its third year (07:57). The domestic season began in England this weekend, with Chelsea beating Manchester City in the Women’s Community Shield (21:12), and Arsenal beating Liverpool in the men’s. There’s praise for Mikel Arteta, who notched his third Wembley win and his second trophy as Arsenal manager (24:55), plus talk of why this defeat may not be the worst thing in the world for Jürgen Klopp ahead of a season defending the Premier League title. They wrap up by talking about Marco Rose topping a sexy survey in Germany (45:49), and answering questions on which clubs they would invest in (48:33) and La Liga’s weighing in on the Lionel Messi situation (54:16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode of the Transfer Talk podcast, host Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Spanish football expert Terry Gibson to discuss everything Lionel Messi. They analyse the reasons behind Messi’s desire to leave the Nou Camp (04:44), the Argentina striker’s meeting with Ronald Koeman (14:15) and how the Barcelona board have contributed to his unhappiness (19:41). But if he is to leave Barcelona, what will be his likely destination? Sky Sports News reporter Ben Ransom joins the show to evaluate Manchester City’s chances of signing Messi (25:04), while Terry analyses the possible reunion with Pep Guardiola (34:27). And finally, it wouldn’t be an episode without Pete’s final thought as he weighs in with his own view to what is becoming the story of the summer (42:45). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

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It's all kickin' off with Lionel Messi and Joey & Mulv are absolutely here for it! A quick look back at City's exit from the Champions League, and our opinions on this season's three kits from Puma! www.noisypod.com

After another dramatic week in Barcelona, host Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and ESPN football expert Julien Laurens to discuss what the future may hold for Lionel Messi after he asked to leave the club (03:51). They analyse the finances behind a possible exit from the Nou Camp and whether a reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City is the next step for the Argentina forward (16:43). Chelsea continue to spend, and with more expected through the door, the panel debate whether Frank Lampard’s new look side could challenge for the Premier League title this coming season (26:22). Spanish football expert Terry Gibson joins the show to assess Everton’s move for Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez and Leeds’ deal to sign Valencia striker Rodrigo (42:06). Plus, there’s news from Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Celtic (59:41) as well as Pete’s final thought on former Newcastle striker Luuk De Jong (1:04:37). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

10 Teams Want Brewster | Liverpool Transfer News LIVE Ross & Leanne are here with today's Liverpool news, where there's plenty of clubs in the running to take Rhian Brewster on loan, should Liverpool choose to send him out again this season. We also react to Jurgen Klopp's pre-Community Shield press conference and discuss the Lionel Messi situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final featured Podcast before the #CorrespondentWeek marathon begins on August 31st Suj & James answer a host of questions received via Twitter. Subjects include Lionel Messi joining the Premier League & Matt Doherty's apparent and shocking possible move to Tottenham. Plus, more on negotiating GW1 and the FPL assets under consideration. ____________________________________________ Planet #FPL Podcast mini-league code: a8c1hz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Web: www.planetfpl.com Twitter: @PlanetFPLPod (James) / @sujanshah (Suj) Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlanetFPL Instagram: @planetfpl You Tube: www.youtube.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a brand new Premier League Podcast! You know you've needed one. But this one is hosted by stand-up comedians so it's fun and different. Recorded live on Twitch at twitch.tv/soccercooligans. Follow us and be a part of the show! Topics include: Messi to Man City? James Rodriguez to Everton? Harry Maguire Fights An Albanian Cop in Greece? We discuss the Jacob Blake shooting by police. Ways to help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It seems the grass may well be greener on the other side, even for the GOAT: Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave! Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to unpack this startling news and wonder where Messi might end up should he move on. Is Mike Ashley’s long-term plan finally coming to fruition? We also look over Gareth Southgate's latest squad for England's upcoming Nations League matches, praise friendly neighbourhood superhero Victor Lindelöf and revel in Louis van Gaal’s recent comments about his time at Manchester United. On this week's edition of The Topics, we want to know: if you could choose to dress one football manager, who would you pick and what are they wearing? Email [email protected] or tweet us using #RambleTopics ***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.

After a dramatic week at Barcelona, host Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by ESPN journalist Sam Marsden to discuss Lionel Messi’s future (01:52). The arrival of Ronald Koeman as manager is also discussed, including whether the Dutchman is destined to stay beyond the club’s presidential elections in March (12:05). French football expert Jonathan Johnson provides insight on Arsenal transfer target Gabriel and analyses whether a partnership with William Saliba could solve the Gunners’ defensive issues (18:11). Jonathan also chats about some of the best talents in Ligue 1 including Houssem Aouar, Rayan Cherki and Benoit Badiashile (26:46). Callum Wilson, Joshua King and David Brooks could be the next players to depart Bournemouth for the Premier League – so where could they be heading? Mark McAdam discusses their prospects and what they are likely to cost (41:03). Plus, there’s news from Manchester City, Manchester United, Leeds, Tottenham, Rangers and Celtic (56:00) as well as Pete’s final thought, this week on RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann (1:03:17). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Rog takes listener questions on WGFOP: The Bald. On today's episode, recapping PSG's win over RB Leipzig, looking ahead to Romelu Lukaku's Inter in the Europa League final, and a close look at two GOATs and their teams: Rose Lavelle and Lionel Messi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Lionel Messi be gracing the EFL Trophy next season? That's the burning question as the Adidas-clad players return to Thorp Arch without any first team additions. And what of young Ben White, currently being held captive in a Sussex prison? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United lose the semi-final to Europa League juggernauts Sevilla, with some shoddy defending and sloppy finishing. Is the big problem that they lack a ruthless striker? And was it Romelu Lukaku?His current club Inter face Shakhtar in the other semi, a club steeped in Welsh tradition.The French season is set to restart this weekend but unfortunately it might be curtailed by Covid-19.Plus can we picture Lionel Messi in a new shirt? Or will he be managed at Barca next season by Ronald Koeman?RUNNING ORDER• PART 1: Sevilla 2-1 Man Utd (01m 00s)• PART 2: Ligue 1 returns – or will it? (19m 00s)• PART 3: Inter Milan v Shakhtar Donetsk preview (26m 00s)• PART 4: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (33m 00s)• PART 5: Can we see Messi anywhere but Barca? (34m 00s)GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow (http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special (http://www.paddypower.com/) READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com (http://thetotallyfootballshow.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog and Davo revel in the Champions League quarter finals, breaking down Manchester City's 2 - 1 victory over Real Madrid and marveling at Lionel Messi's wondergoal against Napoli. MiB's European Summer Football Festival is presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Champions League has returned, and Man City are in with a real chance of winning it all! Kate, Luke and Vish are here to marvel at their dominant win over Real Madrid as well as Pep Guardiola’s choice of novelty t-shirt. Elsewhere, Barcelona fended off Napoli with some more Lionel Messi brilliance - which massively underwhelmed Vish. Meanwhile, after their loss to Lyon, Juventus have replaced Maurizio Sarri with the sexy work experience kid: Andrea Pirlo. Strange times! All this week, we want to know what features you’d introduce to your own summer football tournament. Email us [email protected] or tweet @FootballRamble with #RambleTopics. ***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.

Liverpool wipe the floor with Palace and could be champions by Thursday night. Man City’s game with Burnley was overshadowed by a White Lives Matter banner flown by plane. We discuss one of the most depressing moments of the season.We also look ahead to the FA Cup quarter-finals and try to answer some questions posed by the Premier League midweek. Is Solskjaer laying the foundations for the next Manchester United manager? Do West Ham make good players bad? Are Arsenal mad?Plus Foden, Messi and James Horncastle on thrilling blows in the Serie A title race for Inter and Lazio.RUNNING ORDER• PART 1: Happy birthday Lionel Messi (02m 30s)• PART 2a: Liverpool 4-0 Crystal Palace (05m 30s) • PART 2b: A bad week at Burnley with The Athletic’s Andy Jones (10m 30s)• PART 3: Man City 5-0 Burnley and the rest of the week’s Premier League action (23m 40s)• PART 4: A conversation on representation within sports media (41m 00s)• PART 5: FA Cup quarter-final and Premier League preview (49m 00s)• PART 6: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (55m 00s)• PART 7: Euro news and Serie A with James Horncastle (57m 00s)GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow (http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special (http://www.paddypower.com/) READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com (http://thetotallyfootballshow.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi the world's greatest player? David Beckham casts his vote The National

Luke Moore and Andy Brassell are back with a brand new episode of On The Continent and, my word, it’s all kicked off at the Camp Nou. Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu is fighting for his job as former VP Emili Rousaud filed a lawsuit against the Catalan club, claiming “corruption is evident.” We discuss the fallout from Rousaud’s lawsuit, address the power struggle involving Lionel Messi and the hierarchy and wonder whether the disgruntled pair of Ivan Rakitić and Marc-André ter Stegen may force moves away from the club. We also check in on the rest of Europe, as Bruno Labbadia brings his Big Sam Energy to Hertha Berlin and Florian Maurice takes up the sporting director job at Rennes. There’s also time to wonder what the longterm outlook for football fandom is, in light of the news that French Ultra groups are united in their protests against games behind closed doors. Fancy getting in touch? We are now releasing episodes of the Mailbag exclusively to Patreon! Email us at [email protected] and visit patreon.com/footballrambledaily to get involved! **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 is joined by Sir Ray Hudson to talk Ray's verbal gymnastics and how he's experiencing a world without Lionel Messi playing football. Ray also recites a few lines of FDR's "Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi and Mosse take stock of the major changes to the soccer calendar as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (2:53). Also, the guys draw a parallel between Tom Brady and Lionel Messi (18:48) following the QB’s decision to leave New England. Finally, soccer films and documentaries like “The Beckham Effect” and “The Two Escobars” are discussed (34:14) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year’s Champions League finalists Liverpool and Tottenham are both knocked out at the last 16 stage. Where did it go wrong for the Reds? And are we already reaching the end times under Mourinho at Tottenham?Watford v Leicester may or may not go ahead but we look back to 2013 and one of the greatest footballing finales of all time.Plus Nutella, the ownership situation at Newcastle and Pepe Reina tries to catch the tube.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: More coronavirus concerns (01m 00s) • PART 2: Liverpool 2-3 Atletico & PSG 2-0 Dortmund (04m 30s)• PART 3: Valencia 3-4 Atalanta & Leipzig 3-0 Tottenham (19m 00s)• PART 4a: Watford v Leicester, looking back to 2013 & games behind closed doors (30m 30s)• PART 4b: The rest of the games at the bottom of the Premier League (39m 30s)• PART 4c: The battle to reach the Champions League and will Liverpool win the title this weekend? (41m 30s)• PART 5: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (56m 00s) • PART 6: We’re going to Ibiza (58m 30s) GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow (http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special (http://www.paddypower.com/) READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com (http://thetotallyfootballshow.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings, one and all – welcome to a brand new episode of On The Continent! Andy Brassell’s in the chair alongside Nicky Bandini and Miguel Delaney to discuss another week of continental capers. We begin with a truly underwhelming El Clásico, as Barcelona’s struggles continue. We discuss the difficulties Quique Setién is facing as the first ideology-driven manager the Catalans have had in a long while, and wonder whether the era of Lionel Messi is nearing an end. We then swing over to Italy where, as well as trying to make sense of the widespread disruption thanks to the Coronavirus, we discuss Lazio lead at the top of Serie A, their first for ten years! There’s also time for a discussion about German ultra culture, after protests against Dietmar Hopp continue, and Daniel Sturridge’s worldwide ban from football. Fancy getting in touch? We are now releasing episodes of the Mailbag exclusively to Patreon! Email us at [email protected] and visit patreon.com/footballrambledaily to get involved! ***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.

Real Madrid win the Clasico, leading many to assume Barcelona – and Lionel Messi – are in decline.Lazio are top of Serie A but is the Italian season in danger of not being completed due to the coronavirus?Bayern stay top despite barely completing their game this week, as hate towards Hoffenheim’s Hopp reaches new levels.Plus Mbappe’s elasticos, Andre-Pierre Gignac’s legendary status in Mexico and the start of the MLS season.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Headlines from around Europe (01m 00s) • PART 2: Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona (03m 30s)• PART 3: The coronavirus conundrum in Italy (14m 30s)• PART 4: Why all the Hoffenheim Hopp hate? (23m 00s)• PART 5a: Mbappe on the march in Ligue 1 (33m 45s)• PART 5b: Luis Miguel Echegaray on the start of the MLS season (37m 30s)• PART 5c: Big Mac for Gignac and a great week for Getafe (45m 00s)• PART 6: Lazio go top of Serie A + the rest of the big stories around Europe (48m 00s)• PART 7: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (63m 30s) • PART 8: Your questions (66m 00s) GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow (http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special (http://www.paddypower.com/) READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com (http://thetotallyfootballshow.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former striker Henrik Larsson sits down with Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth to reveal all on his career. Larsson discusses how his move to Celtic materialised and what Martin O’Neill did to transform the team into treble winners. He explains why he stayed loyal to Celtic despite interest from Manchester United and the reasons behind his departure to Barcelona in 2004. Larsson discusses his role in the Champions League final victory over Arsenal before revealing how his surprise loan move to United in 2007 came about. He also shares how Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville attempted to keep him at Old Trafford before sharing his own opinion on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Alexi and Mosse take stock of Timmy Chandler's recent form and how it relates to the USMNT in the State of the Union (4:27). Also, picturing Lionel Messi in the Premier League is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (16:24). Then, an Oscars-themed special takes center stage in lieu of Ask Alexi (25:29). Finally, Jay Berhalter leaving U.S. Soccer, Bundesliga excitement and the Serie A title race headline The Back Three (46:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Lionel Messi really leave Barcelona? And on a free transfer? Suj & James discuss arguably the greatest player of anyone's generation and whether his career at the Camp Nou could be coming to and end? The lads discuss his commercial value, his genius and what could happen if he landed in the Premier League? What would he cost as an FPL asset and what would be an acceptable amount to pay for the Argentinian magician? Plus James reminisces in the pleasure of seeing Messi live at Wembley even though he destroyed his Tottenham on the night. _________________________________________ Web: www.planetfpl.com Twitter: @PlanetFPLPod (James) / @sujanshah (Suj) Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlanetFPL Instagram: @planetfpl You Tube: www.youtube.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re covering every single blade of European football grass on today’s episode of On The Continent, as Andy Brassell is joined in the studio by Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini! We start with the recent high profile troubles at Barcelona, as Lionel Messi responded on social media to Eric Abidal’s outburst. There’s also time for a wider look at the Catalan side’s struggles over the last few seasons, as repeated signings haven’t worked out and fans intermittent fears that Lionel Messi’s final years are being wasted. Elsewhere, Roberto Soldado grabbed two goals to take Granada into the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey at the expense of Valencia, who themselves were left infuriated by VAR. We then swing over to Germany for a look at this week’s DFB-Pokal as elite own-foot-shooters Borussia Dortmund lost 3-2 to Werder Bremen, despite a cracking debut goal from American prodigy Giovanni Reyna. There’s all that plus the virtues of shooting from impossible angles, Gennaro Gattuso’s late night whispers and the upcoming Milan derby! ***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.

We’re back for some more continental conversation with a new episode of On The Continent! With James whisked away to Italy, Andy and Lars are joined by Mark Langdon, football editor of the Racing Post! After making the obligatory case for Lionel Messi’s defence in light of his sixth Ballon d’Or win, we get stuck into some intriguing La Liga action as Atlético lose to Barcelona - thanks to a goal from the aforementioned Argentine. We discuss the difficulties Diego Simeone faces bedding new players into his specific system and their distinct lack of goals. We also talk about Lille's impressive run of form, including Jonathan Ikone’s winner against Lyon and an impressive performance from forgotten man Renato Sanches. There's also chat about Cagliari’s mental win over Sampdoria and our Games of the Week! Correspondence? Fire away: [email protected] or find us on social media by searching 'Football Ramble Daily'. ***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.

Alexi and Mosse examine the Chicago Fire's relocation and MLS stadiums in the State of the Union (3:21). Also, Lionel Messi's future after an outspoken interview is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (17:08). Then, Sargent vs. Zardes, the 2026 World Cup and Alexi's experience as a volunteer referee are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:31). Finally, Zlatan's goal record with the Galaxy, the Champions League group stage and a busy Premier League weekend headline The Back Three (37:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ciao amici miei! We’re back with another episode of On The Continent, and Lionel Messi’s loose lips are the talk of today’s town. We discuss his recent Sport interview where he noted he may well move on to pastures new should Barcelona not win more trophies, as well as assessing his club’s start to the season. Elsewhere we take a look at the recent international break as Portugal tonked Lithuania, Antoine Griezmann missed another penalty in France’s win and Italy saw off Finland. Andy also looks ahead to RB Leipzig vs Bayern this weekend, and James discusses Fiorentina fans’ dislike of Juventus ahead of their game on Saturday. To get in touch, it's [email protected] or search 'Football Ramble Daily' on social media. Football Ramble Live is coming to a town near you! Head to ramblelive.com to get your tickets for an evening of laughs, exclusive content and an unfiltered Pete Donaldson. ***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.

Virgil van Dijk takes top prize as Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo: Uefa Awards in pictures The National

Gareth Bale must leave Real Madrid, according to his boss Zinedine Zidane and Spanish football journalist Dermot Corrigan explains why the club are willing to take a big financial hit to make it happen (01:27). He also explains how the relationship between Bale and Zidane broke down, and what impact the return of Neymar could have on Lionel Messi staying at Barcelona (13:08). Sky Sports News reporters Dharmesh Sheth and Kaveh Solhekol then zone in on north London to assess Arsenal's activity - with the club after two Tottenham targets (24:00). 'Mr Everton' aka Sky Sports News reporter Al Myers joins the show to explain why new arrivals could mean a major exit at Goodison Park (36:35). The panel discuss whether a potential record-breaking signing at Newcastle could inspire fans once again (44:36) - plus we round up all the other major deals including an update on Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes (46:51). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Host Jo Wilson is joined in the studio by Sky Sports News reporters Dharmesh Sheth and Kaveh Solhekol to discuss all the latest transfer news. Spanish football expert Graham Hunter reveals how Lionel Messi is playing a key role in Barcelona's pursuit of Neymar (01:04). He also discusses the growing tension at Real Madrid over Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba (10:35). Tottenham's business is assessed as they look to offload players and sign a back-up striker (22:00), while Arsenal's hunt for a winger is discussed (28:10). Romelu Lukaku's future is on the agenda after Antonio Conte spoke publically about his desire to bring the forward to Inter Milan (41:13). North East reporter Keith Downie rings in to give us the lowdown on Newcastle after they appointed Steve Bruce as head coach (48:00). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

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Incredible scenes on the end of Lionel Messi’s foot at the Camp Nou have left us as giddy as a certain anchor’s aunt. We look back at the setbacks that Liverpool and Spurs faced in Europe, rate Ajax’s chances of winning the damn thing and also wonder if Brendan Rodgers might be the crucial element in deciding where the Premier League title parks itself come the end of the season. Along the way we speculate on the behind the scenes history of the Scholes family, wonder if time is running out for Andros Townsend to prove Marcus right and probably use the word “effluvia” too much. Standard procedure, really. This show is sponsored by bet365 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 iTunes 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!*** Further reading: Lionel Messi continues his absurd record against Premier League clubs: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/barcelona-vs-liverpool-fc-lionel-messi-goals-record-champions-league-ucl-a8895911.html Moussa Sissoko warns you not to write off Spurs against Ajax: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/01/tottenham-champions-league-ajax Jurgen Klopp needs a favour from his landlord: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11704063/leicesters-brendan-rodgers-responds-to-jurgen-klopps-landlord-joke 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.

The Champions League is back, and so are the 2 Robbies. The guys break down a magical night for Barcelona and Lionel Messi. They also discuss what Liverpool (17:00) and Spurs (28:00) can both do to get back into their respective ties. The Robbies end with a look ahead to the last two matches in the thrilling race for the title (51:00).

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe on Tottenham's thrilling win over Manchester City in the Champions League and their take on how VAR played its part in sending Spurs through to the semifinals (0:30). Plus, discussion on Ajax shocking Juventus in Turin (36:45), Lionel Messi & Barcelona outclassing Manchester United (44:50), Liverpool cruising past Porto (52:35) and Arsenal and Chelsea getting the job done in the Europa League (58:15).

Alexi and Mosse break down how stars like Tyler Adams are adapting to Gregg Berhalter's USMNT system in the State of the Union (2:28). Also, the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (17:02). Then, forward options for the USMNT, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal total and the guys' favorite sports movies are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:44). Finally, Tata Martino's start with Mexico, Euro 2020 qualifying and a busy upcoming MLS weekend all headline The Back Three (38:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle recap another exciting week in the Champions League highlighted by Liverpool's 3-1 win at Bayern Munich, Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick performance leading Juventus past Atletico Madrid (26:25) & Barcelona's 5-1 win over Lyon thanks to two goals and two assists from Lionel Messi (31:30). Plus, thoughts on Manchester City's 7-0 thrashing of Schalke (35:00), Chelsea's comfortable win over Dynamo Kyiv (43:55), Arsenal's comeback against Rennes (46:00) and Zinedine Zidane's return to Real Madrid (52:25).

Alexi and Mosse look at the evolving soccer American soccer culture through the lens of broadcasting in the State of the Union (4:38). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (22:40) that the Champions League's round of 16 field is as stacked as ever. Then, the plan for the USMNT, a Mohamed Salah vs. Eden Hazard debate and Zack Steffen's move to Man City are looked at in Ask Alexi (32:38). Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo's challenge to Lionel Messi, the FIFA Club World Cup and the European title races at the end of 2018 all headline The Back Three (42:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pele flogging viagra, Lionel Messi selling Japanese face cream, Pat Jennings as an oil filter… the worlds of football and advertising often combine in spectacular fashion and we’re here to look at some of our favourites. Kevin Keegan and Henry Cooper in the shower, Emmanuel Adebayor selling something called Power Horse, Wayne Rooney acting. There’s so much to enjoy. Merry Pringles. This show is sponsored by bet365 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 iTunes 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.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe review the latest Champions League results focusing on Jose Mourinho and Manchester United's scoreless draw with Valencia (0:25), Lionel Messi's dominance over Tottenham in Barcelona's 4-2 win at Wembley (20:00), Manchester City's 2-1 victory at Hoffenheim (36:00) and Liverpool's 1-0 defeat at Napoli (41:00). The gents also preview Sunday's big match between Liverpool and Manchester City (49:00) before wrapping up with wins for both Arsenal (53:30) and Chelsea (55:30) in the Europa League.

We once again ride the Fortnite bus into our favourite sport/dramedy as we look ahead to the most anticipated ding dong of the season so far as Man City visit Anfield (via a new route), Spurs try to compose themselves after doing their best to halt a Lionel Messi masterclass and Jose Mourinho gets ready to tussle with his old foe Rafa Benitez. On top of all this, cabbages fly, England try a bold new technique of planning ahead, and dinner is on Mike Ashley. This show is sponsored by bet365 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 iTunes 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!*** Further reading: Antonia Valencia gets himself in a bit of trouble: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45730077 A testing evening for Spurs: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/mauricio-pochettino-tottenham-barcelona-lionel-messi-destroyed-a8567621.html Ross Barkley on Maurizio Sarri’s methods: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/03/ross-barkley-maurizio-sarri-chelsea 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.

From the Bud Hotel in Moscow, and the quite nice part of West Hollywood, Rog and Davo break down the turd-fest that was England vs. Belgium, perform an autopsy on Germany, and discuss Lionel Messi and Argentina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The dynamic player-management duo of Lionel Messi and a bleedy Javier Mascherano saw Argentina through the group after a scare. Was it ever in doubt? Yes. Yes it was. Alongside this there’s gushing over Croatia, scorn for France and Denmark as they provide the tournament’s first 0-0, and some odd chat about bones. Also, Luke writes off the Germans again, which is probably as close to a spoiler as you can get in a World Cup. Get involved, you Squares. This show is sponsored by bet365 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 iTunes 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!*** Further reading Michael Cox on the importance of Ever Banega: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/argentina-nigera-world-cup-2018-lionel-messi-jorge-sampaoli-a8418621.html Peru’s emotional reaction to their win: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44623008 England look likely to pick a strong team against Belgium: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/26/harry-kane-set-to-start-england-group-decider-belgium-world-cup 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.

We’re back to mash buttons, chat bitrates and harness the power of sexiness! Group B ended in chaotic fashion and we look back on it with fond memories. Farewell, old friend. Glancing further around the tourney we feel for poor Mo Salah, postulate on the merits of Argentina using Lionel Messi as an impact sub in an intriguing Group D, and delight in a surprise appearance from Scatman Speller. This show is sponsored by bet365 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 iTunes 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!*** Further reading Jorge Valdano on Argentina’s failings: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/25/argentina-what-is-wrong-lionel-messi-football Iran try to sabotage Ronnie’s sleep: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44605426 Will Mo Salah retire from International football? https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/mo-salah-quitting-egypt-russia-world-cup-2018-chechnya-football-government-kadyrov-a8416356.html 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.

It's become an age-old debate. Chicken or the egg? Blondes or Brunettes? Ronaldo or Messi? But are we finally about...