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Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones, and Brad Guzan come together for a comprehensive dive into the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw. Landon dives into the big storylines around Mexico, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, while Cobi jumps in on Canada’s opener, Japan’s chances, and England’s path. Brad brings a goalkeeper’s view on Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, and more. Throughout, they highlight the stars to watch, circle can’t-miss matchups, and throw out bold darkhorse picks. Can Morocco mirror their run in Qatar? How will Argentina and Portugal handle Messi and Ronaldo, respectively. The crew also comes together for a full deep dive on Group D, sizing up the USMNT’s road through Paraguay, Australia, and the UEFA playoff winner before picking every their champion, Golden Ball & Golden Boot winners. Intro (0:00) Group A (2:46) Group B (7:22) Group C (12:38) Group D: USA tops group? (19:03) Group E (33:33) Group F (37:52) Group G (41:17) Group H (44:39) Group I (48:00) Group J (52:34) Group K (5623:) Group L (59:18) Way-Too-Early World Cup Champion Picks (61:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and a host of guests from around the world for a special Totally Extra reacting to the 2026 World Cup Draw. Are England in the 'Group of death'? They face Ghana, Croatia and Panama in Group L. Scotland face Brazil and Morocco in Group C as they did back at France 98 and it's Mbappe vs Haaland in Group I. Plus Paul Tenorio drops in from snowy Washington to tell us what the draw means for USMNT, Maher Mezahi joins from Algeria to discuss the draw from an African perspective and Lee Wingate from The Sweeper pod talks us through the fate of some of the smaller nations. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Initial reactions to the draw (00.40) • PART 2: England’s Group L draw (06.45) • PART 3a: Groups A, B and C (14.40) • PART 3b: Maher Mehazi drops in (22.30) • PART 4a: Groups D, E, F and G (34.30) • PART 4b: Paul Tenorio drops in (37.20) • PART 5a: Groups H, I, J and K (42.05) • PART 5b: Lee Wingate drops in (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gordon Duncan, Hugh Keevins and Scott Allan in the studio as they bring you live coverage of the World cup in the US. There was mixed reaction to Scotland's Group. they got Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. Special guest makes an appearance towards the end of the show as well. Scott Allan took on Ayden in Airdrie in beat the pundit. 📻 Listen live from 6pm every weeknight on Clyde 1: https://hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/ways-to-listen Twitter: https://x.com/ClydeSSB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1 Check out our YouTube channel & subscribe via: https://www.youtube.com/@Clyde1SSB Previous shows: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/

Goal To Goal: A Brief History Of the FIFA World Cup Each decade introduced new milestones for the FIFA World Cup. New tactical implementation and technological advancement enhanced on-field interactions. Evaluating football history commemorates past players’ career peaks while forging towards a more dignified future. Don’t forget to take a break in between with […] The post Goal To Goal: A Brief History Of the FIFA World Cup appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Chelsea's international break has their South American stars shining on the big stage once again! We got Jess and Nat in action once again to cover the stars, their stats, their futures at Chelsea and more! Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW ON REDMEN PLUS! https://theredmentv.com/will-gabriel-injury-swing-the-title-race-the-biased-football-podcast/ In this clip from the Biased Football Podcast, Ste, Dan & Chloe talk the recent injury to Gabriel while away on international duty with Brazil, and what that could mean for the Premier League title race going forwards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Daniel Storey and Tom Williams into the pod after a phenomenal international weekend. The Republic of Ireland complete a remarkable comeback in Budapest to keep themselves in the World Cup and into the play-offs. Troy Parrott is the hat-trick hero. Gavin Cooney from The 42 was there. Similarly Scotland looked dead and buried after an hour in Greece on Saturday but they now have a huge clash with Denmark in Glasgow on Tuesday. Win the match and the Tartan Army will be heading to a first World Cup since 1998. England won plenty of matches - all of them in fact - on the way to qualification as they end the campaign with a 2-0 victory in Albania. And Norway make it 8 wins out of 8 as well with a stunning 4-1 victory at San Siro against Italy. Plus Natalię has been with the Brazil camp this week - can they actually go all the way and win a first World Cup since 2002? Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Welcome Natalie Gedra (01.30) • PART 1b: European qualifying - who’s booked their place? (06.00) • PART 2a: Hungary 2-3 Republic of Ireland with Gavin Cooney (08.00) • PART 2b: Wales v North Macedonia preview (21.30) • PART 3: Scotland v Denmark preview with Laura Brannan (27.00) • PART 4a: Nigeria knocked out by DR Congo (33.00) • PART 4b: Italy 1-4 Norway (35.00) • PART 4c: Could Brazil win the World Cup? (39.00) • PART 4d: Could England win the World Cup? (47.00) • PART 4e: Could France win the World Cup? (50.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join MSC Insider Now: https://modernsoccercoach.mimentorportal.com/subscriptions In this episode, Gary is in Rio again to sit down with Caique Andrade from Flamengo’s U20 staff for an inside look at one of the world’s most demanding development environments. The conversation dives into the culture, expectations, and daily standards that shape young players at a club where intensity, identity, and pressure are part of the DNA. Caique discusses what defines a Flamengo player, how U20 athletes learn from world-class professionals every day, and why the club has shifted toward more technical and tactical profiles. He shares insights on creativity, decision making, analysis processes, and the challenges of working with players who come from diverse educational and social backgrounds. The discussion also explores the realities of the Brazilian pathway: constant competition, heavy match schedules, family expectations, and the resilience required to grow in an environment where opportunities are rare and the bar is extremely high. A fascinating look into culture, development, and the modern demands of youth football inside one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Who are the best players Carlo Ancelotti has played and worked with in his incredible career? What's his secret to being so successful in the Champions League? Why are some of the rumours about Jude Bellingham so wrong? Gary is joined by the coolest man in football and current Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about life at the top of world football. They discuss what it takes to manage the biggest egos in the game, and how Carlo has evolved his style to keep winning trophies as football continues to change. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football 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. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper deep dive into the extraordinary story of Imre Hirschl, the Hungarian who took South American football by storm. In this first part of a two-part series we hear the story of Hirschl's early life, his emigration to South America, and his unexpected rise to coaching fame in Argentina. From starting as a salami salesman to becoming the mastermind behind Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata's success, Hirschl's tale is one of perseverance, innovation, and tactical genius. Tune in to discover the myths, challenges, and triumphs of this unlikely football legend who redefined the game during the early 20th century. 00:00 The Unlikely Beginnings of a Coaching Legend 03:46 The Hungarian Influence on South American Football 07:59 Unraveling the Myths and Realities 09:40 A Journey Through War and Immigration 16:29 The Butcher Turned Football Visionary 21:55 The Mystery of Hirschl's Football Career 24:38 Meeting Béla Guttmann and the Next Chapter 26:21 Hirschl's Coaching Journey Begins 28:14 Tactical Innovations and Success 30:21 Challenges and Triumphs in Argentina 31:14 Early Coaching Stint in Brazil 32:42 Struggles and Determination 42:21 Hirschl's Coaching Philosophy 46:48 Building a Winning Team 49:32 Conclusion and Future Prospects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Republic of Ireland find out their route to Brazil 2027 plus there is a look ahead to all tonight's Euro action. Ireland to take on France, Holland and Poland. Trent Alexander-Arnold ready for an emotional Anfield reunion. Xabi Alonso has faith that Florian Wirtz will come up trumps. PSG take on FC Bayern. Regis Le Bris happy with the 'Granit'-man Xhaka. And a Premier League footballer threatened with a gun by an agent. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

In the heart of São Paulo, on October 30, 2025, Palmeiras football club delivered a stunning reversal of fortune that captivated Brazil and echoed across South

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Flamengo, one of Brazil's most storied football clubs, has already secured substantial financial rewards in the 2025 Copa Libertadores, South America's premier

In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary sits down in Brazil with Eduardo Oliviera, an experienced coach who has worked with Brazil youth national teams and U20 teams at Botofogo, Atletico Mineiro, and Fluminese. He is also the author of the excellent book: Brazilian Coaching Methodology: Foundation Phases (Ages 5-12). Eduardo offers a fascinating look at what truly defines Brazilian football — a culture that values joy, creativity, and learning through play, while still evolving within a modern, organized framework. 🔑 Key Topics Discussed The Foundation Phase in Brazil: How 5–12-year-olds learn through games, not constant instruction. Street Soccer & Futsal: Why “the game is the teacher” and how variety of surfaces, ages, and formats builds creativity. Pedagogical Progression: Moving from street → futsal → 6v6 → 11v11 as a logical learning journey. The Role of the Coach: When and how to intervene — and why observation can sometimes teach more than feedback. Balancing Structure & Freedom: “Be organized, but not too organized” — the secret to keeping Brazilian football’s soul alive. Parent & Cultural Challenges: Managing pressure, pay-to-play systems, and helping families understand long-term development. Education & the Player Pathway: Why Brazil’s “tripod” of school, club, and family must align for success. Relationism & Coaching Identity: How labels can limit understanding, and why context is everything. Developing Coaches as Learners: Treating coaches as your “players” and building IDPs to raise standards across an organization.

Jimbo assembles Natalie Gedra, Dom Fifield and Duncan Alexander for another dose of Totally as we gear up for the return of the Premier League - and look back on the midweek international action. England became the first European nation to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday night after their 5-0 win over Latvia. But what are the key selection headaches that will be troubling Thomas Tuchel? And who's running out of time to secure their place on the plane come next summer? Elsewhere, Sweden have sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson after somehow conspiring to pick up just one point in his four games in charge, leaving their hopes of qualification in a highly perilous position. And it's been a rollercoaster of an international break for Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil - hammering South Korea 5-0 but then handed a 3-2 defeat by Japan in Tokyo which has gone down predictably well back in South America... Then, it's full steam ahead to MD8 in the Premier League. We've got the intrigue of high-flying Palace v Bournemouth, Liverpool looking to end their three-match losing steak against Manchester United, who are on a one-match winning streak of their own - while Ange's increasingly precarious position at Forest faces its next test with Chelsea visiting the City Ground. All that plus Grand Sumo, Arctic Circle sackings - and 'Ndiaye Will Always Love You'. Produced by Charlie Jones and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Hellos and naming rights (00.45) • PART 1b: World Cup qualifying round up (03.00) • PART 1c: Latvia 0-5 England - Three Lions qualify for WC '26 (05.10) • PART 2a: Big stories elsewhere in qualifying (15.15) • PART 2b: Sweden in a mess (17.55) • PART 2c: Japan beat Brazil (20.30) • PART 3a: Premier League MD8 round up (27.05) • PART 3b: Crystal Palace v Bournemouth preview (28.15) • PART 3c: Liverpool v Manchester United preview (34.30) • PART 3d: Fulham v Arsenal preview (38.30) • PART 3e: Man City v Everton preview (40.10) • PART 4a: Tottenham v Aston Villa preview (42.55) • PART 4b: Forest v Chelsea preview (44.55) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye to Brazil’s next hope, we select some of the most talented players born in 2008. Check the progress of our classes of 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 … and go even further back. Here’s our Premier League class of 2025

Chelsea remain away on international break this weekend but we got back together to cover all the details about how the blues' stars are doing for their national teams and much more! Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary sits down in Rio de Janeiro with André Medeiros, the man who has helped shape Fluminense’s methodology for over 25 years. Recorded during Gary’s recent visit as part of the TetraBrazil Tour, this conversation dives deep into how Brazil’s most respected academies view player development, coaching, and the evolving game. André shares incredible insights on: Why respect sits at the very top of Fluminense’s core values. How coaches are taught to see themselves not as the center of the process, but as facilitators of player growth. The club’s belief that “we don’t build players — we develop them,” focusing on character, adaptability, and intelligence. The balance between athleticism, speed, and decision-making in the modern player. Why the future of football might see positions disappear entirely, replaced by fluid, dynamic systems built on player versatility. Beyond tactics and systems, André speaks passionately about the human side of the game — education, psychology, cooperation, and humility — all foundational pillars of how Fluminense produces not just great players, but great people.

Kelly Cates is joined at Stamford Bridge by Jamie Redknapp and Daniel Sturridge as they react to Estevao's last-gasp winner that sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory for Chelsea over Premier League champions Liverpool. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Jesper Sorensen, Jeevan Badwal, Rayan Elloumi interviews; Canada impress in Romania; World Cup 2026 qualifiers and tickets

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Daniel Storey to discuss a busy transfer deadline day as well as the upcoming internationals. Isak to Liverpool but no Marc Guehi, Muani to Spurs and new keepers in Manchester as transfer deadline day shuts with a flurry of action and record spend in the Premier League. Newcastle have a new big man and little man up top, Arsenal have yet another left back and which of Villa's loans will be a hit? Internationals are back and Natalie Gedra tells us about the new look Brasil under Ancelotti and the panel discuss Thomas Tuchel's England and some pressure on him to entertain against Andorra and Serbia. Plus Megan Feringa drops in to discuss the return of the WSL after another barnstorming Euros and yet more lionesses success this summer. Produced by Jesse Howard and Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The best of transfer deadline day (00.40) • PART 2: World Cup qualifiers - Natalie talks Ancelotti's Brasil and Messi’s finale in Buenos Aires (30.25) • PART 3: England and Tuchel's time to shine and the rest of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers (39.20) • PART 4: WSL preview with Megan Feringa (53.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neymar Returns, Vini Jr. and Endrick Left Out in Ancelotti’s Brazil Pre-Squad riotimesonline.com

Flamengo, Brazil’s most popular football club, signed a sponsorship deal with Betano for R$250 million ($45 million) per year. This makes Flamengo the top ear

On this episode, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down Marta’s sensational performance, scoring a stoppage-time equalizer and leading Brazil to a dramatic win in the Copa América Femenina Final. The legend capped it off with the Best Player Award in what could have been her final major tournament. Over in the Leagues Cup, MLS sides pulled off seven wins on Matchday 2. Matt Freese was the hero for NYCFC, Denis Bouanga kept LAFC rolling with his 13th all-time Leagues Cup goal, and Rodrigo de Paul notched two assists in Inter Miami’s win. The guys also revisit the USMNT transfer news, as Matt Turner, Tim Weah, and Malik Tillman make headlines.In #AskAlexi the guys answer questions about expectations for the USMNT at the World Cup and whether the NWSL could ever have its own Caitlin Clark moment. To wrap the show, Alexi shares reflections from his trip home and a recap of the North American Soccer Expo. Intro (0:00)Marta’s Clutch Performance (5:56)Leagues Cup Recap (11:03)Matt Freese Denies Leon (12:10)Bouanga Sets Leagues Cup Record & Son to LAFC (13:30)Rodrigo de Paul's Assists (15:13)Evander's Screamer (17:11) USMNT Transfer News: Turner, Weah, Tillman (22:55)#AskAlexi: USMNT 2026 Expectations (33:07)One for the Road: East Coast Trip Recap (44:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlo Ancelotti steps into the Brazil hot seat with the job of lifting the Samba Boys from their current crisis and making them challengers for...

Palmeiras has just surpassed São Paulo FC to become the football club with the third largest fanbase in Brazil, based on official 2025 survey data. For many

Corinthians, one of Brazil’s most historic football clubs, is facing a defining test—not on the pitch, but within its own boardroom. The future of the te

Adam Hurrey is joined on the midweek Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare & David Walker. On the agenda: a cultural review of England 2 Italy 1, Alan Brazil gets his head around the "Barclaysman" concept, the threshold for "weathering an early storm", Florian Wirtz blind-ranking potatoes and Troy Deeney offers some precious insight into being an elite-level player. Meanwhile, the panel discuss when it is appropriate to say a club have "got their man" in the transfer market and suggest some unoriginal football articles that never need to be written again. Sign up for Dreamland, the new members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Get your ticket for the Football Clichés Live tour this October: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest JP Dellacamera break down a thrilling Women’s Euros semifinal round, as England escapes Italy in extra time and Spain edges Germany behind Aitana Bonmatí’s heroics. The final is set: England vs. Spain, this Sunday on FOX. The crew also recaps the latest from the Women’s Copa América, with Argentina and Brazil through to the semifinals and Colombia close behind. Then it's on to the latest U.S. transfer buzz, including Weston McKennie potentially joining Atlético Madrid, Matt Turner’s Lyon move falling apart, and Josh Sargent turning down Wolfsburg.JP Dellacamera — the godfather of American soccer broadcasting — reflects on his legendary career, calling 17 FIFA World Cups, breaking into the booth in the 1980s, and helping shape the voice of the sport in the United States.To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse take on a listener question: how would the USMNT fare at the 2026 World Cup if teams could only select players from their domestic leagues? And finally, they weigh in on Messi skipping the MLS All-Star Game. Intro (0:00)UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 Final Set (5:59)Argentina & Brazil Advance to Copa Semis (16:32)Godfather of Soccer Broadcasting Speaks on His Career (18:49)“We Are A Soccer Nation” (34:00)What if World Cup teams could only select players from their domestic league? (43:15)USMNT Transfer News: Matt Turner’s Deal Falling Apart (47:35)Messi Skips MLS All-Star Game (55:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has postponed the Santos versus Palmeiras match, which was supposed to be a highlight of the 13th round of the nation

On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest transfer news, plus quotes from Shelbourne's Joey O'Brien as they get ready to take on Linfield. Arsenal target Victor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke. Jhon Duran joins Mourinho's Fenerbahce. Is Mikey Johnston's move to Flamengo off before it even began? Palace set to add Sosa to their defence. Will Dominic Calvert-Lewin add to United's striking or injury department? Spain take on Ireland's future opponents Belgium at the EUROS. And is Davide Ancelotti ready to take on his first major coaching role? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Botafogo, a big football club from Brazil, fired their coach Renato Paiva on June 30, 2025. This happened just two days after the team lost 1-0 to Palmeiras in

Brazilian football is famous worldwide, but the real story is about the size of club fanbases and what that means for business. Recent research shows Flameng

James discusses key moments from the final Group games at The Club World Cup and looks ahead to the upcoming last 16 ties. There's a focus on Manchester City and their fluidity in last night's victory over Juventus, why Chelsea will fancy their chances in the competition now, the disappointment for the Argentinian sides and why on reflection we probably should have expected their neighbours from Brazil to out perform them. Today on Patreon: Nico's Corner (AT) and throughout the Week, The Forgotten Cups (IT+) For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-132057610 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ClubWorldCup #CWC #FIFA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the USMNT prepare for their quarterfinal matchup against Costa Rica, we discuss the elements of this team that we're most intrigued by. Can Freese really win the #1 job? Can Tim Ream reestablish himself as a starting CB for World Cup '26? Can Johnny Cardoso really play for Atletico Madrid but not the US' B-Team? Plus, we compare the transfer windows thus far for the Premier League's 3 leading title contenders - Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal. And finally, we analyze Brazil's standout Club World Cup as well as Argentina's disastrous one. ALSO: Head on over to Caught Offside Plus where we just released a really fun food-centric episode inspired by the hot and wild takes of Weston McKennie and Tim Weah. Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! 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/ --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar are in the studio with wall-to-wall football to discuss. PSG set up a reunion with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. And Botafogo knock out Atletico Madrid to tee up an all-Brazilian clash with Palmeiras. Jack Lang in LA tells us why Brazilian sides are doing so well at this tournament. Man City face Juventus on Thursday with both sides already through. Are both free-scoring sides back to their best or are they just playing bad teams? And we need to talk about the weather. There are goals galore and family trees rocking in both the Under 19 and Under 21s Euros, where holders England are one game away from the final. Plus why no Lautaro love, CWC sides in the Premier League and the Sampdoria saga. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Botafogo knock out Atleti, Messi v PSG (05.00) • PART 1b: Let’s talk about the weather (07.30) • PART 1c: Jack Lang on Brazilian success (11.30) • PART 2a: Suarez bites Chiellini (21.00) • PART 2b: Man City 6-0 Al Ain (24.00) • PART 2c: Elsewhere in the Club World Cup (30.00) • PART 3a: Drama and goals at the Under 21s and 19s (36.00) • PART 3b: The foreign keeper ban in South Korea (40.00) • PART 3c: The Sampdoria saga (43.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Botafogo, a famous football club from Brazil, has made headlines for earning more money at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup than it did by winning Brazil’s top le

James is going Solo on the Podcasts this week and kicks off the content with coverage of the second group stage games and all the latest key talking points from the Club World Cup. There's an overview of every game played, with featured discussion on Flamengo's victory against Chelsea and there's clarity on the permutations for the final Group games. There's been further weather delays with concerns over rising temperatures in America over the coming days and there's analysis of how good the South American, and particularly the Brazilian teams, really are. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Chip Talk on a first Wildcard Today on Patreon: The Patreon Q'N'A (BT+) and throughout the Week, The Forgotten Cups (IT+) For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-132057610 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ClubWorldCup #CWC #FIFA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. With the Club World Cup underway, we wrap up the week with Part Two of our Origin Story series, focusing on Manchester United’s chaotic 2000 Club World Cup campaign in Brazil. Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper unpack United’s controversial decision to withdraw from the FA Cup, the disorganised nature of the tournament, and the fiery clash between European entitlement and South American intensity. Plus, we'll hear about the now-legendary story of Roy Keane, Teddy Sheringham, and Nicky Butt hang gliding over Rio - doing their best to stay out of sight of Sir Alex Ferguson! If you're enjoying It Was What It Was, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! And don't forget to subscribe to our new show Stick to Cricket, wherever you get your podcasts! 00:00 English Expectations and Brazilian Strength 00:48 Introduction to the Double History Podcast 00:58 The Infamous 2000 Club World Cup 02:01 FIFA's Ambitions and the Club World Cup 03:36 The Controversial Decision: Manchester United's Dilemma 04:27 Global Participation and FIFA's Motivations 07:09 Political Pressures and England's World Cup Bid 22:09 Manchester United's PR Disaster in Brazil 25:18 The Tournament Begins: Double Header in Sao Paulo 26:17 The Shabby Stadium and Initial Matches 27:16 David Beckham's Red Card Incident 28:22 United's Aloof Image and Public Relations Disaster 29:26 Tournament Progress and Group Stage Results 30:07 Vasco's Dominance Over Manchester United 33:11 Gary Neville's Struggles and Team Support 38:37 United's PR Disaster in Rio 40:13 Impact on United's Season and Future Tournaments 42:06 Reflections on the Club World Cup 50:43 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to the Republic of Ireland's drab scoreless draw away to Luxembourg. We hear from Jack Taylor, Max O'Leary and captain Nathan Collins. We hear from new Manchester City signing Tijani Reijnders as Kevin de Bruyne heads to the Italian champions. The 'here we go' for Florian Wirtz appears premature. Brazil, Ecuador and Australia book their World Cup places, but Palestine are robbed of a playoff.

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore a landmark moment in the sport: Brazil, for the first time in its storied history, has appointed a sole foreign manager, Carlo Ancelotti. As he prepares to lead the Seleção in his first match on Friday against Ecuador, the episode unpacks the significance of his move to Brazil. They examine Ancelotti’s coaching philosophy, tracing its roots to his mentor Nils Liedholm and the enduring influence of Hungarian football. The conversation spans decades and continents—from the intellectual cafés of Budapest to the shifting tactical landscape of South America. Along the way, they reflect on the evolution of Brazilian coaching and the global reach of Hungarian tactical innovation. Join them for a compelling look at the past, present, and future of football strategy, and discover how Ancelotti’s arrival in Brazil could be a return to their roots. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 00:37 Historic Day for Brazil: Foreign Manager Appointed 01:15 Carlo Ancelotti's Coaching Philosophy 01:55 Brazil's Foreign Coaching History 04:56 The Dominance of Argentinian Coaches in South America 06:04 Brazilian Football's Tactical Evolution 10:30 Hungarian Influence on Brazilian Football 20:56 Brazil's World Cup Preparations and Challenges 26:13 Brazil's Struggles Against European Teams 27:49 Modern Era: Brazil's Coaching Crisis 29:11 Analysing the Decline of Brazilian Football 30:01 The Influence of European Coaching 30:22 The Role of Brazilian Midfielders 30:37 Recent Brazilian Coaches and Their Struggles 31:38 The Turning Point: Italy 1982 32:10 Introduction to Carlo Ancelotti's Appointment 32:49 Carlo Ancelotti's Mentorship and Legacy 35:27 The Hungarian Influence on Modern Football 38:33 The Swedish Connection and Coaching Philosophy 40:22 The Rise of IFK Norrköping 48:28 The Formation of the Gre-No-Li Trio 51:27 Carlo Ancelotti's Impact on Brazilian Football 55:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and more in the final week of the domestic season. Chelsea make it a wonderful week and a successful season by adding the Conference League trophy to Champions League qualification. How good are Maresca’s Blues? And what happened to Antony? The Champions League final has the panel, and Michael Cox, very excited. Do Inter have all the attacking tools to end PSG’s hopes of a first ever European Cup? Carlo Ancelotti is finally unveiled as Brazil manager. Hear more about his squad selection and the mess he’s walking into. Plus is Cristiano Ronaldo about to sham his way into the Club World Cup? Produced by Charlie Jones. Listeners - we want to hear from you! What content you have enjoyed most, and what you would like us to do differently next season? https://forms.gle/PfffBLm6Kz6WShq57 RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Chelsea win the Conference League with Simon Johnson (02.30) • PART 2: Ancelotti arrives in Brazil (25.00) • PART 3: Champions League final preview with Michael Cox (31.00) • PART 4: Ronaldo moving, Earps retiring (40.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest news and updates from the world of football. We hear from OTB's Football correspondent, Nathan Murphy, who was in Liverpool yesterday evening, during those tragic scenes on Water Street. New recruit, Erin Healy, speaks ahead of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Turkey this coming Friday. Mary Earps makes the decision to walk away from international football, just five weeks from the start of England's Euros campaign. Carlo Ancelotti names his first Brazil squad. Cristiano Ronaldo has teased a new move away from Al Nassr. Links between Napoli and Kevin de Bruyne have strengthened... Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Augusto Melo was removed as president of Brazil’s Corinthians football club on May 26, 2025, after a decisive vote by its Deliberative Council. The move fo

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from a big weekend of football plus a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action. Joey O'Brien wants his Shels side to bounce back after defeat to Bohemians. Stephen Bradley and Ed McGinty want Shamrock Rovers to put the hammer down. Simon Power eyes a Tallaght scalp. Hannah Dingley leaves the FAI, but does that leave the door open to an Eileen Gleeson return? And the race for the Scudetto goes down to the wire. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Musa and Ryan begin with Bologna winning their first Coppa Italia in 51 years, following a 1-0 win over Milan at the Stadio Olimpico (01:24), before shouting out Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup win and some other stuff from this week (12:07). They then chat about Carlo Ancelotti taking over the Brazil men’s national side (15:17) and look ahead to some great stories this weekend (28:25), including the FA Cup final, Union Berlin Frauen, Vermont Green’s first game of the season and more! 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.

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat alongside Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Tharme ahead of a hugely significant weekend. Crystal Palace and Man City meet in the FA Cup final with the Eagles looking to upset the odds and secure a first ever major trophy. Reuben Pinder joins us to discuss how they can go about doing that. It’s possibly a good week to be Chelsea and Aston Villa who host Europa League finalists Man United and Spurs as they bid to boost their own hopes of Champions League qualification. While Forest look to bounce back after an eventful week at the club. Newcastle aim to overtake Arsenal and move into 2nd spot with what would be a 4th win over the Gunners this season. Plus the last ever men’s game at Goodison Park, play-off joy for Sunderland and Orient, and Ancelotti finally signs up for Brazil. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Crystal Palace v Man City preview with Reuben Pinder (03.00) • PART 2: Chelsea v Man Utd + Villa v Spurs previews (19.00) • PART 3a: Arsenal v Newcastle preview (28.00) • PART 3b: West Ham v Forest preview (32.00) • PART 3c: Everton v Southampton preview (40.00) • PART 4a: A look at the EFL play-offs (45.00) • PART 4b: Ancelotti off to Brazil (50.00) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (56.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell you what, there’s nothing quite like playoff limbs™ - even if Sunderland’s Dan Ballard struggled to get his shirt off after netting a 120th minute-winner. Marcus, Jim, Luke and Vish check in with the latest after another dramatic night in the Championship! We also celebrate the best collab we’ve seen in modern football: Brazil x Carlo Ancelotti - but why now? And will he be a success? Plus, Jose Mourinho’s reign of terror continues, Wayne Lineker pushes Arne Slot’s classy demeanour to breaking point and don’t worry, Man United fans: Sir Jim’s having a BBQ! We’re still on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. 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.