World Cup News

The Tottenham Hotspur hierarchy can look forward to working with a character like Roberto De Zerbi. That’s according to Brighton chief executive Paul Barber as his former head coach begins a …

Matt Davies-Adams takes the hotseat alongside Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander, Felipe Cardenas and Dan Kilpatrick as Tottenham say goodbye to another manager. Igor Tudor is shown the door by Spurs after just seven games in charge. The club are pushing to make former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi his replacement, but is he what they need right now? Boos at Wembley for Ben White who scores, then gives away a penalty in England’s 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay. And who will take the last six places at this year’s World Cup? The final qualifying playoff games take place on Tuesday. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Tudor leaves Spurs (4:45) • PART 2A: England 1-1 Uruguay (26:30) • PART 2B: France 3-1 Colombia (36:30) • PART 3: USA 2-5 Belgium (43:30) • PART 4: World Cup playoff preview (49:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A defeat to France, Raphinha sent home injured for five weeks, Vini Jr doubtful, and a stadium full of supporters calling for an absent Neymar. This was supposed to be Brazil’s final tune-up before the World Cup. It turned… The post Injuries, Controversy and Neymar Chants: How Ancelotti’s Brazil Became a World Cup Crisis in Real Time first appeared on FootballTalk.org.

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, the boys discuss the news of Mo Salah and Liverpool deciding to go their separate ways (00:00-25:05). We go in-depth on just how great this guy has been for the club why it all went so wrong so quickly. Then, we go to France where we break down the decision to reportedly appoint Zinedine Zidane as the national team's next coach and we weigh in Kylian Mbappe's knee exam gone wrong (25:05-34:36). We're also joined by ESPN FC's Jeff Carlisle from Atlanta, Georgia where the USMNT get set for their upcoming friendlies vs Belgium and Portugal (35:00-1:02:19). We'll discuss Gio Reyna's inclusion, the centerback uncertainty, Johnny Cardoso's last chance and more! And finally, we'll get you ready for all of the World Cup Playoff action set to take place during this window as FIFA rounds out its 48-team World Cup field (1:02:30-1:21:06). For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! "World Cup Madness" is off and running!!! This week, we're playing out a tournament to determine the worst USMNT World Cup result of all time. To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - We're closing in on spring time, you've just about made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s show, we dive deep into the coming window for the USA that will feature matches vs both Belgium and Portugal. Alexi gives his starting XI prediction for the first match vs Belgium and him and Mosse break down what they hope to see from the USMNT in this window. After, Alexi and Mosse go through all the UEFA and inter-confederation play-off matches that will determine what nations earn the last open spots in the coming World Cup. In #AskAlexi, in honor of the NCAA tournament, Alexi and Mosse highlight soccer players who excelled at other sports, including basketball, before touching on the AFCON final situation, and the recently announced MLS Sprint Season in 2027. In One for the Road, Alexi shares his thoughts on the Jesse Marsch and USA soccer situation.Presented by Zillow #Zillow USA-Belgium preview: (7:44)UEFA World Cup Playoffs: (15:57)Inter-Confederation Playoffs: (25:21)Brazil vs France, Griezmann to MLS: (28:03)#AskAlexi: (35:23)One For The Road: (45:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Analysis over why Norway's national team is one to watch at the 2026 World Cup in North America. The post Why Norway Are Ones To Watch At The 2026 World Cup appeared first on Attacking Football.

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, it's a JJ SPECIAL! With Ireland about to embark upon one of the most important weeks in its modern footballing history, JJ took the mic and let loose on how he's feeling about it. We'll have a regularly schedule episode for you Thursday morning discussing Mo Salah's Liverpool departure, Zidane taking over for France and Jeff Carlisle joining for a wide ranging conversation on the USMNT & the World Cup as a whole. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! "World Cup Madness" is underway!!! In our first bracket, we chose a winner for the greatest USMNT World Cup match of all time. This week, we'll be playing out our next bracket to select the most disappointing USMNT World Cup result of all time. To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - We're closing in on spring time, you've just about made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former France forward Antoine Griezmann will join MLS side Orlando City from Atletico Madrid this summer.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap Manchester City's convincing win over Arsenal League Cup Final and break down all the major storylines from Matchweek 31 in the Premier League. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #ManchesterCity #TottenhamHotspur #2Robbies 0:00 - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast 0:52 - Arsenal’s run for the title suffers a psychological blow after Nico O’Reilly’s brace lifts Manchester City over the Gunners in the League Cup Final 13:00 - Igor Tudor and Spurs suffer a crushing 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest that leaves them in a perilous position in the relegation scrap 24:13 - Both Liam Rosenior at Chelsea and Arne Slot at Liverpool are feeling more pressure than ever amid sliding results in the race for a Champions League position 45:54 - A roundup of remaining results: Newcastle United 1-2 Sunderland, Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United, Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham, Fulham 3-1 Burnley, Leeds United 0-0 Brentford » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Man City lift League Cup over Arsenal; Spurs sinking | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle break down Max Dowman's massive impact off the bench for Arsenal and all the storylines from Matchweek 30 in the Premier League. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #Arsenal #ManchesterCity #2Robbies 0:00 - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast 1:03 - Max Dowman comes off the bench for Arsenal and runs into the history books as the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history in a massive 2-0 win against Everton 11:58 - Pep Guardiola sits in the stands and watches Man City’s title hopes slip further away after a 1-1 draw at West Ham 22:09 - Spurs finally break their winless streak at a crucial time, with Richarlison’s late goal salvaging a 1-1 draw at Liverpool 33:18 - A roundup of remaining results: Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa, Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle, Sunderland 0-1 Brighton, Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds United, Nottingham Forest 0-0 Fulham, Burnley 0-0 Bournemouth » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Dowman the Dangerman for Arsenal; City's Hopes Slip Away | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle sit down with Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick and discuss his first few weeks at the helm of the club he made a name for himself as a player. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #ManchesterUnited #MichaelCarrick » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, NBA, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Carrick: Handling Man United's expectations is a 'privilege' | The 2 Robbies Podcast | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Jimbo is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss all matters European football. The Champions League last 16 is here with Real Madrid v Man City, Newcastle v Barca, PSG v Chelsea and much more to look forward to. In Italy, Milan kept their title hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Inter as Atalanta get ready to face Bayern. And in France, the title race is back on too as Monaco beat PSG 3-1 on the Riviera and second placed Lens beat Metz 3-0. The relegation battle in Germany is hotting up, while in Spain, Real Madrid & Barca as the gap between the two remains at 4 points. Plus Madonna meets Celta Vigo. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (4.35) • PART 2: La Liga review - Barca 4 clear (13.10) • PART 3: Serie A review - Milan win the derby (28.45) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Monaco beat PSG (45.42) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Relegation battle hots up (58.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Duggan is joined on the line by Kathleen McNamee live from Utrecht as she previews tonight's 2027 World Cup Qualifier between The Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. The Girls in Green will look to bounce back from their loss against France in Tallaght on Tuesday as they face the 11th best team in the world in the Stadion Galgenwaard. Republic of Ireland football on Off The Ball with Cadbury | #PaintMarchGreen #CadburySupporterAndAHalf

Mike takes to the lectern as he guides us through the crushing beauty of Denmark's destruction of Uruguay. There's also Gordon Strachan's struggles with advertising boards, iconic branding of World Cups, Belgium get back on track while France and the USSR warm down into the knockouts. Iraq v Belgium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liOXMZwJkF8 West Germany v Scotland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr3WW3pjpXs Denmark v Uruguay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdI0DbGGbJw&t=4s Hungary v France - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt0pBAeQuC0 USSR v Canada - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Faxr6OSiGC4 If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss the title race and recap match week 29 of the Premier League. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #Arsenal #TottenhamHotspur (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (1:04) - Arsenal get an important win against Brighton with Manchester City dropping points against Nottingham Forest (12:32) - Tottenham Hotspur get another tough lost with West Ham United getting another 3 points (25:49) - Chelsea get a massive win and Michael Carrick loses for the first time with Manchester United (38:39) - Round Up of remaining results; Everton 2-0 Burnley, Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Arsenal time waste to the title? Spurs' sour day | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

In this special episode of the Euro Leagues, Steve Crossman, Guillem Balague, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Julien Laurens are joined by Sergei Palkin, CEO of Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk. Sergei talks about the challenges facing the club since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 - finding somewhere to play their games, convincing foreign players to sign for them and dreaming of returning to the Donbas Arena. With less than 100 days to go until the World Cup, the panel also discuss how Germany, Spain and France are shaping up. TIMECODES 00:52 - Less than 100 days until the World Cup 04:33 - Germany and Nagelsmann 11:17 - Spain's injury worries 15:05 - France and Deschamps spoilt for choice 26:38 - Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin 27:23 - Running a football club in wartime 29:18 - The role of sport in Ukrainian's lives 31:04 - Using stadiums as shelters 33:12 - Convincing foreign players to sign 37:17 - Trying to maintain the academy 40:20 - Dreams of returning to the Donbas Arena

Kris, Jez & Tom look back on a wild Olympico, are #OM back? Did #OL chuck the points away? We discuss! There's the great European chase, Coupe De France, Jimmy Briand, Mbappe's knee & more!

Hello Rank Squad! We thought that with less than 100 days to go now until the World Cup begins this summer, it was time to start to take a look at the tournament in earnest - and the storylines on the pitch that are set to dictate just how this tournament is remembered from a footballing perspective. We split that into three parts. Firstly, we take a look at three of the favourites to win the tournament - holders Argentina, as well as France and Spain - and the narrative threads behind each of their campaigns to come. We look at Argentina's attempt to be the first nation to go back-to-back since Brazil in the 1960's, France hoping to give Didier Deschamps the send-off his illustrious managerial tenure deserves, and Spain looking to begin a new dynasty by backing up their 2024 Euros with a World Cup two years later, just as their Golden Generation did in 2012 and 2014. Then in Part Two, we look at the managers who have traded their club loyalties for a shot at winning the most illustrious tournament of them all at international level - looking at England under Thomas Tuchel, Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti, the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino, and Germany under Julian Nagelsmann. And finally, in Part Three, we dive into the four teams who have qualified for the first time ever - Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan and Jordan - examining their stories, the background, and the manner in which we're expecting them to show up to the party. It's Ranks! And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Ciara Grant joins Eoin Sheahan to reflect on Ireland's dream start against France in their World Cup qualifier in Tallaght. Republic of Ireland football on Off The Ball with Cadbury | #PaintMarchGreen

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.

New series. Eight years deep. Same nonsense. We’re kicking things off with a belter… Pascal Chimbonda and trust us, he delivers. Perhaps the most laid-back man in the world, but my word he’s got some stories. Rocking up at Wigan without speaking a word of English, his time there was eventful on and off the pitch. A brilliant debut season saw him earn a shock call-up to France’s World Cup squad but it all ended in dramatic fashion when he handed in a transfer request in the dressing room straight after the final game of the season. With front-row seats for Zidane’s infamous headbutt, we find out exactly what Wigan’s Pascal Chimbonda says to French legend Zizou after he’s potentially cost him a World Cup winners’ medal. Dubbed Roy Keane’s “worst ever signing”, we dig into what really went wrong between them and along the way hear plenty of stories about being pinned up by Big Dunc, Jimmy Bullard’s antics, and sharing a dressing room with Browny at Doncaster. This show is sponsored by Talksport Bet Get £40 in FREE BETS at http://talksportbet.com/utc when you bet £10 18+ gambleaware.org T&Cs apply 🌏Get an exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/cosh This is risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Bespoke kits for your club with O'Neills Sportswear UK👇 👕Your custom design 🚚Delivered in 4-6 weeks ✅Low minimum order quantity 🤝Kit out your team now, from this link: https://bit.ly/3z46QiI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League to the Scottish Premiership to the League of Ireland to the international women's side. Arsenal strengthen their Premier League title charge with a tense 2–1 victory over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Arteta urging calm as the pressure intensifies. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior calls for stricter officiating on grappling at set-pieces after conceding twice from dead balls in North London. Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira weighs in on criticism of Arteta’s playing style, insisting results matter most in the run-in. Michael Carrick equals a Premier League record after Manchester United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace, collecting 23 points from his first nine games in charge. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner slams a controversial VAR-assisted penalty and red card decision that proved decisive at Old Trafford. Gary Neville and Brian Kerr assess Carrick’s chances of landing the Manchester United job permanently following his impressive interim spell. Tottenham’s crisis deepens with a 10-game winless league run after defeat to Fulham, leaving Igor Tudor facing a massive relegation battle. Nottingham Forest remain in danger near the bottom after defeat to Brighton, with Vitor Pereira still chasing his first league win. Liverpool sweat over Florian Wirtz’s fitness ahead of their clash with Wolves, while Arne Slot delivers a blunt verdict on the Premier League season. Celtic keep their title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback draw against Rangers, as Martin O’Neill and Danny Rohl react to a huge Old Firm clash. Henry Winter joins Off The Ball Breakfast to discuss Martin O’Neill’s evolving reputation and Celtic’s title credentials. Republic of Ireland begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against France, with Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan set to feature in a crucial opener. St. Patrick’s Athletic face Galway United in a key League of Ireland clash, with Stephen Kenny praising new signing James Brown’s impact. Jose Mourinho takes a firm stance on racism allegations involving Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Iran’s World Cup participation faces uncertainty amid geopolitical tensions, while the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is also in doubt due to regional instability. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss Benjamin Sesko's recent form for Manchester United and how he has started to show his abilities with interim manager Michael Carrick giving him more opportunity. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #ManchesterUnited » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Benjamin Sesko thriving for United under Michael Carrick | The 2 Robbies Podcast | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe debate David Raya's quality for Arsenal as a bigtime goalkeeper coming up with important moments throughout the Gunnars' campaign trying to win a Premier League trophy. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #Arsenal » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Is Arsenal's David Raya appreciated enough as a top goalkeeper? | The 2 Robbies Podcast | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Arsenal's hard fought win against Chelsea and recap match week 28 of the Premier League. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #Arsenal #TottenhamHotspur (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (0:50) - Arsenal relies on set pieces once again to get past Chelsea (19:43) - Manchester City continue to put pressure on title race (26:09) - Tudor and Tottenham Hotspur continue to struggle (34:10) - Round up of remaining results; Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace, Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa, Liverpool 5-2 West Ham United, Burnley 3-4 Brentford, Newcastle United 2-3 Everton, Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Can Arsenal keep winning ugly? Tough times For Tudor | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Jimbo is joined by Pol Ballus, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a Totally European extravaganza. The Champions League play-off second legs await with the Italian teams in trouble and Benfica's Prestianni provisionally suspended by UEFA. In Spain, advantage Barca as Real Madrid lost to Osasuna for the first time in 15 years and Hansi Flick's side made it 18 wins in a row at home, seeing off Levante 3-0. All change in France with Monaco coming from behind to beat leaders Lens 3-2 and PSG defeated Metz to go back on top. Inter are running away with it in Serie A as Milan lost to Parma and the Nerazzurri went 10 points clear with a 2-0 win at Lecce. And in Germany, Harry Kane is getting ever closer to beating Lewandowski's goal scoring record in the Bundesliga as Bayern go 8 clear. Plus James' Florentine food adventures. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40) • PART 2a: Serie A review - Inter 10 points clear (10.18) • PART 3a: La Liga review - Real shocked by Osasuna (25.02) • PART 4a: Bundesliga review - Bayern go 10 points clear (36.34) • PART 5a: Ligue 1 review - PSG back on top (46.45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle break down a massive North London Derby win for Arsenal and recap a lively Matchweek 27 in the Premier League. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #Arsenal #ManchesterCity (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (0:48) - Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres spur the Gunners to a 4-1 victory in the North London Derby by each bagging a brace (14:22) - Manchester City dig deep to defeat Newcastle 2-1, cueing big celebrations from Pep Guardiola at the final whistle (26:17) - Liverpool close ground in the race for the top four with a late win over Nottingham Forest despite a lackluster performance (30:37) - Chelsea capitulate from a winning position against Burnley, leaving Liam Rosenior spikey in his post-match interview (39:01) - Aston Villa rescue a point against Leeds United thanks to a late equalizer from new signing Tammy Abraham (42:52) - A roundup of remaining results: Brentford 0-2 Brighton, Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves, Sunderland 1-3 Fulham, West Ham 0-0 Bournemouth » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Arsenal's derby delight; Manchester City's celebrations | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Martyn is joined by Gary and debutant John Mackay get stuck into a bumper couple of days. Scotland make an unfortunate start against the Danes after Uruguay set out their stall against a West German side in a state of disarray. There are a couple of heavyweight clashes with some pulled punches and much more. Paraguay v Iraq - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8GCTxga8jw Uruguay v West Germany - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDOY6IR8u5Y Scotland v Denmark - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfftlr9qtrQ Italy v Argentina - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHGSoYFuHow France v USSR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uNEIWX5-z8 South Korea v Bulgaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWxaRXvEB28 If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from last night's UEFA Champions League action including the racism allegations in Lisbon, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's action and there is a Premier League game taking place between Wolves and Arsenal. Champions League fallout as Vinicius Junior accuses Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during Real Madrid’s win over Benfica in Lisbon. Reaction from Jose Mourinho and strong criticism from Spanish football expert Graham Hunter on Off The Ball Breakfast. A full round-up of Tuesday’s Champions League results, including Juventus’ heavy defeat to Galatasaray. Late drama in France as Paris Saint-Germain fight back to beat Monaco despite a brace from Folarin Balogun. Goals from Serhou Guirassy and Max Beier secure victory for Borussia Dortmund. A look ahead to tonight’s action as Newcastle United travel to face Qarabag, with Eddie Howe targeting more history. Other key ties previewed, including Inter’s trip to Bodo/Glimt and Atletico Madrid on the road at Club Brugge. Mikel Arteta addresses Arsenal’s growing warm-up injury concerns ahead of their clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Relegation battles in focus as Vitor Pereira begins his mission to keep Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Championship and Scottish storylines covered, including play-off drama and discussion on who could succeed Martin O'Neill in the Celtic hot seat. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news of Ireland's squad named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action whilst another Irish youngster is on the move. Carla Ward names her squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, with key selection decisions ahead of two massive fixtures. Champions League playoff drama takes centre stage as Benfica face Real Madrid in Lisbon just weeks after their last European thriller. Team news from Spain sees Madrid without Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, while a series of heavyweight clashes light up European football. Borussia Dortmund host Atalanta, Monaco meet PSG in an all-French showdown, and Galatasaray welcome Juventus to Istanbul in a packed night of action. Troy Parrott’s red-hot form at AZ Alkmaar continues, with Kevin Kilbane joining the Football Show to discuss the Irish striker’s impressive rise. FA Cup reaction as Keith Andrews’ Brentford avoid a giant-killing against Macclesfield, with the fifth-round draw producing several standout ties. Frank Lampard’s Coventry City deliver a statement win over Middlesbrough to intensify the Championship promotion race. Ivan Toney insists he is still dreaming of an England World Cup place despite limited opportunities under Thomas Tuchel. Republic of Ireland youngster Vinnie Leonard seals a move to Norwich City, while Michael Obafemi is ruled out for the rest of the season through injury. Plus, League of Ireland analysis, big individual performances, and all the latest football stories from across Europe and beyond. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle react to the shock double sackings of Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche and recap Matchweek 26 in the Premier League. #NBCSports #PremierLeague (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (0:46) - Time runs out for Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur as their poor form leads to his sacking after 8 months at the helm (14:41) - Nottingham Forest fire their 3rd manager this season, this time turning away from Sean Dyche after only 3 months in charge (21:15) - Arsenal are made to hang on in a challenging 1-1 draw at Brentford that leaves the door open in the title race (28:41) - Man City sweep aside Fulham 3-0 to remain lurking 4 points behind Arsenal in the title race (31:30) - The battle for Champions League positions heats up as both Manchester United and Chelsea slip against bottom-half opposition and Liverpool get a key away win at Sunderland (42:12) - A roundup of remaining results: Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley, Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton, Everton 1-2 Crystal Palace » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Frank & Dyche sacked; Man City lurking behind Arsenal | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Barcelona continue to lead the way at the top of La Liga with a dominant performance in the 3-0 over Mallorca, which featured yet another screamer from Lamine Yamal and an impressive showing from Marcus Rashford. Gary and Alex look at the England forward’s form and his chances of securing a starting berth at the world cup. Real Madrid are just about keeping pace in 2nd place, with a Kylian Mbappe stoppage time goal sealing the points away at troubled Valencia. A game in which the opener was scored by a recent Preston North End midfielder… Atletico Madrid went from the sublime to the ridiculous, losing 1-0 at home to Real Betis just a few days after beating them 5-0 in the Copa Del Rey. How much pressure is Diego Simeone really under? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap Matchweek 25 in the Premier League which saw a crazy matchup between two Premier League titans. #NBCSports #PremierLeague Chapters: (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (2:33) - In a frantic and frenetic ending, Man City barely squeak out a 2-1 win over Liverpool in one of the matches of the season that keeps City's title hopes alive (11:19) - Thomas Frank calls Cristian Romero’s red card “the perfect storm” after a tumultuous week for the team's captain, as Spurs suffer a 2-0 loss to Man United at a roaring Old Trafford (18:08) - Arsenal soar to a 3-0 win against Sunderland after key goals from Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres (20:52) - A roundup of other results: Wolves 1-3 Chelsea, Newcastle 2-3 Brentford, Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa, Fulham 1-2 Everton, Brighton 1-2 Crystal Palace, Burnley 0-2 West Ham, Leeds United 3-1 Nottingham Forest » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Manchester City saves their season, Romero sees red | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

It is time to start your Mexican waves! Jonathan O'Brien is here to discuss the opening game, how the World Champions were placed, who the European Champions had turned to up front, a handball goal that was actually chalked off and Spain and Brazil remind us why we should be careful what we wish for when trying to the rid the game of technology. Italy v Bulgaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0eTCWLGTfo Canada v France - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIUVkVickbQ Spain v Brazil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r10ID8dNo7k If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another good-to-great guest joins the show as Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Charlie Davies welcome in USMNT and Derby County to break down his red-hot form in the Championship, the Rams' playoff push, and his decision to move to England (02:48). Patrick reflects on being a "late bloomer", why he doesn't compare himself to other American strikers, and what the Gold Cup taught him about himself at the international level. The guys then react to reports linking James Rodríguez with Minnesota United (32:56). Does the Colombian superstar have any idea what Midwest winters are like, and would this be a true needle-mover for the Loons and MLS? San Diego FC make an immediate statement in 2026 with a 4-1 win over Pumas in the Concacaf Champions Cup (41:16). If the writing wasn’t already on the wall for Hirving Lozano, it might be now... Plus, a busy midweek recap for Americans Abroad, as Pellegrino Matarazzo remains undefeated at Real Sociedad (48:29), whichTony says is the biggest story in American soccer right now. And finally, Tim Weah answers a difficult off-field week the only way he knows how: with a massive performance in the Coupe de France (52:31). 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

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Czech camp ahead of next month's playoff with Ireland, plus Manchester City secure their spot in the EFL Cup final with a dominant 5–1 aggregate victory over Newcastle, setting up a Wembley showdown with Arsenal. Omar Marmoush’s first-half brace and a Tijani Reijnders goal put City firmly in control in the second leg, despite a late Anthony Elanga consolation for Newcastle. Pep Guardiola praises his side’s performance and questions why new January signing Marc Guehi is currently ineligible for the final. Newcastle’s trophy defence ends, with Eddie Howe admitting missed chances proved costly but insisting there’s still plenty to fight for this season. Liverpool boss Arne Slot highlights the signing of France U21 defender Jeremy Jacquet as part of the club’s long-term recruitment model. The League of Ireland returns, headlined by champions Shamrock Rovers hosting Dundalk with live commentary on Newstalk and GoLoud. The LOI Pod returns for the new season, debating Shamrock Rovers’ defensive depth ahead of the campaign. Dion Fanning discusses Czechia boss Miroslav Koubek’s “island team” comments about Ireland ahead of their World Cup playoff. Rangers continue their strong run with a 5–1 win over Kilmarnock, closing the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts. Rangers manager Danny Rohl reflects on the club’s momentum since his arrival and their surge up the table. Newell’s Old Boys confirm plans to try to bring Lionel Messi back to his boyhood club in 2027 amid uncertainty over his long-term future. Former Chelsea and Everton midfielder Pat Nevin joins Off The Ball Breakfast to reflect on football nostalgia and how the modern game compares to the past. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

For Pacific islands, football development can be a haphazard and fragile process. This piece was written by Paul Watson for issue 15. ‘Fifa develops football everywhere.’ If you watched even one game at this summer’s World Cup, you will have seen that slogan nestled among the world’s most costly advertising hoardings every time the ball […] The post Fifa’s Exiles appeared first on The Blizzard.

James is joined in the Totally studio by James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor with Pol Ballus joining from Barcelona as the Euro crew assemble to discuss this week's continental happenings. Bayern Munich have dropped points for a second weekend running in the Bundesliga. Seb was in the Volksparkstadion to see Hamburg draw 2-2 with the league leaders, meaning they are now 6 points clear of 2nd place Dortmund. In Spain, Real left it late to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 with Mbappe's winner coming in the 10th minute of injury time. That kept them within one point of Barca who comfortably beat Elche away 3-1 with goals from Yamal, Rashford and Ferran Torres. No change at the top of Serie A with Inter and Napoli both winning and second placed Milan still to play Bologna Tuesday night. Same story in France where Lens and PSG both won, but Marseille's horror week continued as they blew a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Paris FC. Plus Timo Werner's favourite Döner house & Antony spins again. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (0.40) • PART 2a: Bundesliga review - Bayern drop more points (10.50) • PART 3a: Ligue 1 review - Marseille in meltdown (25.20) • PART 4a: Serie A review - Inter sitting pretty (37.10) • PART 5a: La Liga review - Top 2 win (53.30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle break down the biggest headlines from Matchweek 24 in the Premier League. #NBCSports #PremierLeague Chapters: (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (1:35) - Tottenham Hotspur haunt Man City once again, this time coming back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw as Pep Guardiola's side show why they aren't as strong as the past (15:14) - Aston Villa are left frustrated in a 1-0 loss at home against 10-man Brentford that leaves them further off the top of the table (22:35) - Arsenal bounce back from their shocking loss to Man United with a solid and sturdy 4-0 win at Leeds United (29:19) - Michael Carrick continues to show his pedigree as Man United interim coach in a thrilling 3-2 win against Fulham (37:15) - Liam Rosenior and Chelsea overcome a poor first half to come back and claim a 3-2 victory over West Ham (47:15) - A roundup of the remaining results: Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle, Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace, Brighton 1-1 Everton, Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Spurs sting Man City again; Carrick at the wheel | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest European football. The Champions League reaches its final game showdown with all 36 teams playing simultaneously on Wednesday night. Might all 6 English teams make the top 8? If so, will Barcelona and Inter face the play offs? Could Conte's Napoli be heading out? Could Bodø/Glimt, Brugge or Mourinho's Benfica sneak in? Bayern finally lose their first match of the Bundesliga season at home to Augsburg, whilst Dortmund beat Union convincingly ahead of their showdown with Inter. It was a perfect weekend for Chivu's Inter who beat Pisa 6-2 whilst title rivals Napoli were thrashed 3-0 by Juve, with Roma and Milan sharing the points in the capital. In Spain, Mbappe's Panenka helped him set a European record, and Yamal's worldie in the rain kept Barca 1 point above Real in the La Liga title race. And in France, PSG go back on top via a Bradley Barcola goal and a 1-0 win at Auxerre, with Lens losing 3-1 in the Velodrome thanks to a debut goal from Arsenal's teenage loanee Ethan Nwaneri. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend and James’ Neapolitan eats (00.45) • PART 2: Champions League MD8 (14.05) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern finally lose (25.20) • PART 4: Serie A review - Inter win as title rivals drop points (34.05) • PART 5: - La Liga - Panenkas and chemtrails (44.30) • PART 6: Ligue 1 review - PSG back on top (56.35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Liverpool record a big win away in France against Marseille, and Newcastle and Chelsea take leaps towards the next round. Arne Slot on Liverpool luck. Taking on Jamie Carragher. Eddie Howe on the PSG challenge. Liam Rosenior on a tough night for Chelsea against Pafos. Bayern's Kane just keeps on scoring. Celtic have a huge European night ahead of them in Italy. Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros take on Panathanaikos. And FIFA's relationship with Donald Trump. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Dan is here with the latest Liverpool news following a superb win in France on Wednesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo’s got European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams alongside him as the Champions League re-enters the room… We start with those midweek UCL MD7 ties - including the tight battle for a top eight finish with the likes of Tottenham v Dortmund, Marseille v Liverpool and Juventus v Benfica looking finely poised. In Serie A, there were tributes to Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso - who passed away on Saturday but left a huge legacy in not only Florence but across the Italian sporting landscape. La Viola honoured him by beating Bologna 2-1 on Sunday to move out of the bottom three. Over in La Liga, the gap’s been cut to just one point! That’s after Barcelona’s 11-game winning streak was ended by a 2-1 defeat at Real Sociedad. Real Madrid took advantage, beating Levante 2-0 amid a backdrop of boos, whistles and protests in the Spanish capital… Meanwhile in the Bundesliga, Bayern became the first team in Europe’s top 5 leagues to score 100 goals in all competitions this season as they came from behind to beat Leipzig 5-1 thanks to a second half masterclass from Michael Olise. Plus, what next for Frankfurt after Dino Topmoller was sacked after their latest 3-3 draw? And over in France - Lens are *still* top of the table thanks to a club-record eight straight Ligue 1 wins. PSG stay a point behind after their 3-0 win over Lille - which featured one of the goals of the season from Ousmane Dembele. All that plus pinchos, personalised apps - and poor ratings! Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend - and foodie endeavours (00.45) • PART 2: Champions League MD7 key fixtures (12.45) • PART 3: Serie A review - Farewell to Rocco Commisso (27.30) • PART 4: La Liga review - Suddenly all to play for at the top (45.05) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Olise’s masterclass and Frankfurt call time on Dino (45.05) • PART 6: Ligue 1 review - Lens just keep winning (48.15) Take part in our audience survey for a chance to win an $/£100 Amazon voucher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kris & Jez bring a full roundup of the last fortnight in France as PSG claim more silverwear before being dumped out of the CdF, Nice are hammered again, Lorient win big and O'Neil is off to a flyer.

Robbie Earle and Danny Higginbotham recap all the drama from Premier League Matchweek 22, from Michael Carrick’s dream Manchester Derby to the mounting uncertainty over the futures of Thomas Frank and Oliver Glasner. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #CrystalPalace #TottenhamHotspur Chapters: (0:00) - Welcome to The 2 Robbies Podcast (1:19) - Michael Carrick storms out of the gate as the interim manager at Manchester United and brushes aside Pep Guardiola and Manchester City with a 2-0 win (11:52) - It’s a valuable point gained, but frustrations remain as Arsenal play out their second 0-0 result in consecutive matches (19:23) - The screws continue to tighten on Thomas Frank at Spurs after a poor loss at home to West Ham (26:29) - The good times at Crystal Palace appear to be coming to an end as Oliver Glasner shares some choice words following their 2-1 defeat to Sunderland (32:39) - A quick roundup of other results with a primary focus on Chelsea and Liam Rosenior: Chelsea 2-0 Brentford, Aston Villa 0-1 Everton, Liverpool 1-1 Burnley, Leeds United 1-0 Fulham, Wolves 0-0 Newcastle United » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Carrick's dream derby; murmurs for Frank & Glasner | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Musa Okwonga as they open up the Totally Almanac in the 90's to celebrate George Weah. "The life of this guy is a film" said his mentor Arsene Wenger; from a Shanty town in Monrovia to becoming the first and only African Ballon d'Or winner and eventually becoming the president of Liberia. King George first won the hearts of Monaco and PSG fans with his dazzling runs and infectious personality before moving to Milan and winning two Serie A titles and scoring countless unforgettable goals. But was his pitch-long run & finish against Verona the goal of the decade? Plus your questions and a fiendish Weah themed quiz question set by Duncan Alexander. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Why Weah? (0.40) • PART 2a: Duncan’s quiz question (08.35) • PART 2b: The Totally Extra Almanac (09.35) • PART 3a: Weah’s time in France (14.50) • PART 3b: King George in Milan (22.30) • PART 4a: Your questions on Weah (38.40) • PART 5a: Weah’s time in England (54.00) • PART 5b: The quiz question answer (1h06) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are joined by Mark Evans who is Head of International Affairs at the FAW and Vice Chairman of Merthyr Town FC. Mark talks about the strong social side of supporting Merthyr, weird grudges with English teams, beating Atalanta in arguably the greatest European trophy upset ever, starting the fanzine “Dial M for Merthyr” and Merthyr Tydfil going into liquidation and the rebirth of Merthyr Town. Mark talks about becoming involved in the FAW set up by accident, Gary Speed changing the who...

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.

With you earlier than usual, it’s Jimbo, James Horncastle, Pol Ballus and some special guests for the first Euro pod of 2026. Ruben Amorim is sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning. James Horncastle knew it wouldn’t work. Laurie Whitwell tells us why it didn’t and what happens next. For the first time in 47 years, there’s a Paris derby in Ligue 1! And Strasbourg are losing their manager to Chelsea. Louis Vix from Canal + joins us to summarise the action from France. There are big wins for Barca in the derby at Espanyol and Real Madrid at home to Real Betis. But the Bernabeu still shower Vinicius Junior with boos. And the top three continue to match each other stride for stride in Serie A with another big away win for Napoli, with Antonio Conte turning night-club bouncer. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man United sack Amorim, with Laurie Whitwell (01.30) • PART 2a: Moment of the week(15.00) • PART 2b: La Liga update - Barca’s derby win and boos for Vini (20.00) • PART 3: Serie A latest - the top three all victorious (30.00) • PART 4: Ligue 1 with Louis Vix - the Paris derby and O’Neil in at Strasbourg (43.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.