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Jimbo, Tim Spiers, Adrian Clarke and Daniel Storey react to an amazing day for football, as the game’s best player stars in the game’s best ever match to win the game’s biggest prize. Argentina dethrone France as world champions via penalty shoot-out after an enthralling 3-3 draw, as Lionel Messi cements his legacy on the grandest stage. With added reaction from Julien Laurens and Martin Mazur, we try and get to the bottom of what the hell happened in Doha. The Dir Maria selection, the Deschamps substitutions, the Mbappe hat-trick, the Martinez shenanigans and all the non-stop drama. Plus a word for Sinisa Mihajlovic, Croatia and Morocco, and we montage our way out of Qatar 2022. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Argentina and Messi are world champions (01.00) • PART 1b: A word from Julien Laurens (15.00) • PART 2a: What the hell happened? (18.00) • PART 2b: A word from Martin Mazur (33.00) • PART 2c: Croatia finish 3rd (36.00) • PART 3a: RIP Sinisa (39.00) • PART 3b: We’re gonna need a montage (41.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argentina are World Champions again. Lionel Messi has emulated Maradona in 1986. Destiny fulfilled. Debate over? Host Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, David Ornstein and others to reflect on arguably the greatest World Cup final of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argentina and France played out one of the most thrilling World Cup finals in history. Messi won his first World Cup and Mbappe scored a hat trick. The Tifo team discuss the final and reflect on the tournament as a whole. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 23 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup brought the tension as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the content that you need presented by State Farm! Lalas and Mosse break down Argentina's victory over France, with Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martínez coming up HUGE in the victory. Lalas and Mosse also analyze Kylian Mbappé's performance and debate whether Lionel Messi is now the GOAT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've watched a lot of games over the years, many of them quite memorable... But I'm not sure any have been quite as memorable as the one we all just witnessed between France and Argentina. The boys do the best they can to recap what was a World Cup Final for the ages. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caught-offside/id1649635449… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lMPhMC3jvLovzAMLbL0iE?si=iEavfxwXQHGKWWTA1aoILg… YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCO7h0D6UzbtBRO3AsZAvnxA… Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3sG1bZ2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog provides Instant Reaction to Argentina's penalty shootout World Cup Final victory over France and ponders what it means for the legacy of Lionel Messi. Plus, reflections on World Cup 2022, both from a sporting and a human perspective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Molloy was joined by Pat Nevin and Keith Treacy to reflect on Argentina's dramatic defeat of France in Sunday's World Cup final. Football in association with Sky

Argentina vs France The Semi Finals Argentina ended Croatia’s chances of second consecutive World Cup final with what turned out...

Day 22 of the FIFA World Cup brought the excitement as Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden have you covered with all the content that you need presented by State Farm! Lalas, Mosse, and Holden recap Luka Modrić and Croatia's victory over Morocco and what it means for Modrić's legacy. Lalas, Mosse, and Holden also preview the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final which features Argentina's Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog provides instant reaction to Croatia's third place victory over Morocco and looks ahead to tomorrow's seismic final between Argentina and France. Plus, Live GFOP Q&A. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OTB's John Duggan was joined once again by former Republic of Ireland international Mark Lawrenson, the Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell and the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward to discuss the World Cup Final as Argentina take on France in Doha on Sunday. The lads discussed where the game will be won and lost, is this Messi's time to step out of the Maradona shadow and gave their views on the best and worst of the tournament this year. Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

What a fantastic World Cup this has proven to be! And it all comes down to this, the Big One, The Final! Messi & Argentina take on Mbappe & France in a match that The Soccer Sharps hope will be in keeping with the excitement and drama that Qatar 2022 has offered up to this point. Before diving into the betting angles for The Final(and for the 3rd Place match), Devin and Jordan share their thoughts on the tournament overall, and give their predictions for which team will hoist the World Cup at the end. Matches discussed: - Croatia v Morocco - Argentina v France For additional leans and last-minute plays, JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER; it's the best way to ensure you don't miss anything from us. Invite link: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you're making money with our advice, please consider taking a moment to leave us a 5-Star review wherever you're listening to our show. It really helps us out!We appreciate your help in growing this podcast. We want as many people as possible to be making money with us, so please share our episodes!JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQFOLLOW US:Twitter: @TheSoccerSharps Instagram: @TheSoccerSharpsCURRENT SEASON P&L SPREADSHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzJuaiy_-Hv0gaidKQiU_b9706lEbvTu_OOiNgeQJ_c/edit?usp=sharingLAST SEASON P&L:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FVpgfYgkMf1QcoPqyVP_lxhUuO5yPBPUvYQQSMT7AY/edit?usp=sharing1ST SEASON P&L: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DOrIFuEYI1XWvgwWpH9qgXHg64Ypte_JTsmspRgXwHQ/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Redmen Weekly we talk about Liverpool's midfield situation and possible solutions to it. Firstly, Dan is joined by Sam Walker & Ian Young on The Transfer Show to discuss Fabinho's role in Liverpool's midfield and how the highly rated Moroccan Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat could fit into a similar role if he signs for the reds. Next up is the Argentina & Benfica star Enzo Fernandez, Ste was joined by Aaron Barton from Proxima Jornada to talk about the latest reports coming out of Portugal & Argentina claiming Liverpool have reached a 'pre-agreement' to sign the midfielder. Finally, Ste is joined by Neil Jones on Journo Insight to discuss Liverpool's injury problems this season and how Luis Diaz & Curtis Jones are among those to have picked up injuries in Dubai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

Kevin Kilbane joins Ger and Michael on #OTBAM as the anticipation continues to build ahead of Sunday's engrossing World Cup final between France and Argentina. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Actor Simon Delaney & comedian Owen Colgan join Ger & Michael on #OTBAM to preview the World Cup final between France and Argentina. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Adam Leventhal is joined by Oli Kay and Argentinian journalist Martin Mazur to discuss Lionel Messi as he looks to crown his career with a World Cup winners' medal on Sunday. Having taken Argentina to the final in 2014 as his country's talisman, now at 35, in his last World Cup Sunday offers his final chance for World Cup glory. The panel analyse his tournament so far as well as his role within the Argentine side, plus Jay DeMerit, Adrian Mariappa and Leon Balogun share their experiences of playing against Messi while former PSG head coach Mauricio Pochettino tells The Athletic what it's like to coach Messi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Krish is joined by Seun, Mike and Julian as they look back at the World Cup Semi Final performances. They also discuss Messi's legacy, biggest disappointments of the competition and the strengths/weaknesses of both Argentina and France. Plus much more! TLF World Cup Final Live show tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-cup-fracas-final-live-show-dec-18th-tickets-483209601927 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a crossover episode as Totally migrates to the Tifo studio, with Jimbo, Sasha Goryunov, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie discussing who will lift the World Cup - France or Argentina? Will Deschamps or Scaloni win the tactical battle? Will Mbappe or Messi steal the show? Or will it be all-rounder Julian Alvarez? And when was the last time we got a great World Cup final? Plus why Antoine Griezmann is worth his weight in gold, why we should tune in to Croatia v Morocco and why you should buy Azzedine Ounahi. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE3OiC33DfU Produced by Charlie Jones. SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we move towards the final of the 2022 World Cup, another historic event has taken place: the Totally x Tifo crossover! JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are joined by the host of the Totally Football Show, James Richardson, and Totally regular Sasha Goryunov to talk through the upcoming World Cup final between France and Argentina. Produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup is in its final throes as Leeds United return to action against Sociedad. Who do you want to win, Argentina or France? Don't you want Marcelo to be happy? 📆 Get our charity calendar: sqbl.co/calendar · 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our man in Qatar, centurion Republic of Ireland cap-holder Kevin Kilbane joined Nathan Murphy on The Football Show. (00:00) What it is like working at the World Cup (05:00) marvelling at Morocco (16:00) Griezmann player of the tournament? (23:00) Upamecano or Konate? (27:00) Alvarez the key? (36:00) who will counter-attack better? (38:00) Messi's runner Rodrigo De Paul (40:00) Mbappe or Messi (43:00) Playing in celebrity games Football with thanks to Sky.

France are through! Kris and Jez review the semi-final against Morocco and look forward to the final against Argentina.

France will join Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final. Musa and Ryan discuss their 2-0 win over Morocco (06:41), which was far from easy going. They chat about the game, the tournaments for both sides so far, and how Morocco’s progress through to the semifinal stage means so much for so many (39:46). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus, Luke and Andy react to last night’s second semi-final, where Morocco threw the kitchen sink at France. But Antoine Griezmann is so adaptable he’s also probably a plumber now. Elsewhere, the studio is split over how France and Argentina will match-up, we discuss whether the next England manager should be English, and we determine just what kind of dessert the third-fourth play-off is. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The42's Gavin Cooney joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after France beat Morocco 2-0 to set up a tasty World Cup final with Lionel Messi's Argentina on Sunday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with Cathal Mullaney of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

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Jimbo discusses the second semi-final with Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams as France continue their defence of the World Cup. Les Bleus see off Morocco without dazzling but once again getting the job done. We discuss how Antoine Griezmann became the midfield dynamo that Didier Deschamps’ tactical approach depends upon. Their opponents on Sunday will be Argentina. Martin Mazur tells us how everyone is singing, everyone wants stickers and everyone wants to do it for Messi instead of Messi doing it for them. Plus 3rd/4th place play-offs and the unsung XI. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: France 2-0 Morocco (02.00) • PART 2: Argentina prepare for the final with Martin Mazur (11.00) • PART 3: The unsung XI and other final thoughts (31.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup Final is SET! The Cooligans discuss France's win over Morocco, and preview their match up with Argentina. Also Alex Pavone joins the show to talk about Canadian soccer, and gambling on Soccer. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Davies and the House of Champions crew unpack the action from the Al Bayt Stadium as the defending champions put an end to the Atlas Lions' glorious semifinal run to set up a date with Argentina in Sunday's World Cup showdown. Plus, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano provides the inside track on some of the stars who dazzled in Qatar including names from the USMNT and MLS. In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Get 20% off In Soccer We Trust merch, using the code SOCCER20: https://https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust Sign up to the new Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/golazo-starting-xi/ 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

Day 21 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup brought the action as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the content that you need presented by State Farm! Lalas and Mosse react to Kylian Mbappé and France moving on to the World Cup finals as Morocco's magical run ends. Lalas and Mosse also preview Lionel Messi and Argentina's matchup against France in the World Cup finals and how Morocco could fare in the third-place match against Luka Modrić and Croatia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France beat Morocco in today’s semifinal en route to meet Argentina in the final on Sunday. The Tifo team discuss the game, along with a few quiz rounds regarding World Cup goals and international caps. Plus, why you shouldn’t scout at a World Cup. And points are bad sees the last predictions of the tournament. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog provides Instant Reax to France's 2 - 0 win over Morocco to setup a clash with Argentina. Plus, Gio-Gate Day Four. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musa and Ryan chat about Argentina progressing to the World Cup final following their 3-0 win over Croatia (02:11). They discuss Lionel Messi’s goal and assists as well as the wonderful performance from Julián Álvarez, before heaping praise on Luka Modrić (28:44). Hosts: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dotun, Andy and David relive an extraordinary night for Lionel Messi and Argentina as they thwacked Croatia to reach the World Cup final. While Messi summons the spirit of Zinedine Zidane in 2006, we discuss how Lionel Scaloni and the supporting cast have turned things around since defeat to Saudi Arabia. We also explain why Portugal’s match-up with José Mourinho is a terrible idea and we preview the big one tonight! Can Morocco do it? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Kilbane is live in Qatar and joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM after a bit of Lionel Messi magic helped Argentina book their place in Sunday's World Cup final. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Shane, Aisling and Colm react to Argentina securing their place in the World Cup final with thanks to some Messi magic which raises the age old debate of who's the greatest, Messi or Maradona? Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Lewis, Shabs, German Dan and Tops discuss Argentina's 3-0 victory over Croatia in the World Cup Semi Final, seeing Leo Messi's team progress to the final to face either Morocco/France World Cup Final Live show tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-cup-fracas-final-live-show-dec-18th-tickets-483209601927 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Davo break down Lionel Messi and Argentina's semifinal triumph over Croatia. Plus, special guests, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service; Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei; and hip-hop legend Sir Mix-a-Lot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein and Charlie Eccleshare into the pod as Argentina book their ticket to the World Cup final. Croatia are overcome by La Albiceleste in the first semi-final on Tuesday, with Messi continuing to dazzle in Qatar. Does Argentina effectively playing with 10 men and luxury Lionel show the differences between elite club competition and the World Cup? France or Morocco await for Argentina in the final. Can the holders succeed where Spain and Portugal failed in finding a way to the Africans’ goal? And how will brothers Mbappe and Hakimi fare against each other? Plus we dive into the foreign manager debate and whether Thomas Tuchel would fancy a crack at the England job. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Argentina 3-0 Croatia (03.30) • PART 2: A foreign England manager and Bayern’s injury woes (23.00) • PART 3a: France v Morocco preview with Julien Laurens and Maher Mezahi (31.00) • PART 3b: Rapha pays tribute to Grant Wahl (41.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 20 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup brought the intensity, as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the content that you need presented by State Farm! Lalas and Mosse react to Argentina's victory over Croatia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals and break down the impressive performance from Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez. Lalas and Mosse also analyze the other upcoming quarterfinals match between Morocco and France and Gregg Berhatler's rift with Gio Reyna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Messi showed why he's one of the greatest of all time today as Argentina moves passed Croatia with a decisive win. The Cooligan's talk about how hard it is to defend Messi, and weather he's got a better shot against France or Morocco. Plus the Cooligans break down the recent controversy between Gio Reyna and Greg Berhalter, and try to figure out whose to blame. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Argentina cruise past Croatia on their way to the 2022 World Cup final, to face France or Morocco. Messi inspired another victory, but it was Julian Alvarez who secured it with a brace on the night. The Tifo team discuss Julian, Lionel and more in today's episode. The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Currency's Dion Fanning was live in studio alongside Joe Molloy, whilst Argentine football expert Marcela Mora y Aruajo dialled in from Doha for some immediate reaction to Argentina's success against Croatia. (02:00) Mesmerising Messi (15:00) Should the England manager be English? (23:00) Marcela live in Doha (32:00) English or foriegn? (39:00) No more Neymar (42:00) feeling sorry for Ronaldo? Football with thanks to Sky Ireland.

Argentina How They Got Here Check out our previous article for Argentina’s journey through the earlier rounds. The quarter-final meeting...

The World Cup resumes tonight as Messi and Argentina prepare to face Croatia - A far smaller footballing nation which has somehow reached back-to-back World Cup semi finals... To explain how they keep doing it and to tell us more about the remarkable personal journeys of the players, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke and host of Nova TV in Croatia, Sasa Lugonjic. Hear about Luka Modric’s backstory of war and personal trauma, to his rise as the best player in the world, possibly even the best midfielder of this generation. Sasa tells us about Josip Juranovic’s “Cinderella story” from competition winner (literally) to National stardom. And the panel discuss where hot property Josko Gvardiol might end up in the coming transfer windows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the dedicated OTB World Cup Brief with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you all the latest World Cup news from Qatar and details of the daily schedule. The OTB World Cup Brief is in partnership with Deliveroo. Delivering matchday meal deals throughout the World Cup. Deliveroo, Food. We Get it.

Now the dust has settled on another England exit, Jules, Luke and Andy reflect on the future of Gareth Southgate, England and – most importantly all – Dave the cat. STOP JACK, HE’S NOT A LOAF OF BREAD MATE! We assess the reasonable and absolutely ridiculous options to replace Southgate and turn to our first semi-final: Argentina vs Croatia! If Lionel Messi is done with Wout Weghorst, that is… Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog and Rory Smith unpack all the storylines and footnotes for each team heading into the World Cup semifinals. Argentina's collective national yearning for a Messi triumph; Croatia's ability to win through suffering and its geopolitical roots; Morocco's representation of the Arab World and tactically-nuanced football; And the majesty of France's Antoine Griezmann. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.