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Alexi and Mosse open the show with a conversation Senior Soccer Editor at Sporting News and former MLS editor-in-chief Simon Borg on all things MLS, USMNT World Cup predictions, and Christian Pulisic’s potential for stardom in the UCL final (04:35). The guys then preview the UEFA Champions League final, talk about Thomas Tuchel’s incredible run with Chelsea and Pep Guardiola’s legacy (42:52). They react to the Premier League’s last crazy match day for UCL qualifications; Atletico Madrid winning La Liga; Lille topping Paris-Saint Germain in League One, Juventus and AC Milan qualifying for UCL. In #AskAlexi (1:20:28), fans call in and ask about Mosse’s best XI Brazil team, covering soccer for a living, Liga MX in Copa Libertadores, and more. Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road,” where he answers a fan’s questions clarifying his stands in the Columbus Crew rebrand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse open the show with predictions for the CONCACAF Champions League games this week (8:44). The guys then talk about MLS’ new concussion substitution trial (36:10). They look at Europe and talk La Liga title race, the ugly incident in Valencia, Premier League race for top four, PSG’s title race hit, Neymar's lack of success in Paris, and Serie A top-four race (41:25). The guys then talk Bundesliga, Erling Haaland & the Champions League quarterfinals. In #AskAlexi, fans ask about keeping US talent in the MLS, Brazilian Ronaldo, issues with MLS and Don Garber. (1:24:48). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road” where he talks and shows off retro kits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle turned in a respectable performance, but they’ve still got Big Sam’s sickly breath on their necks. Yum. Kate, Pete and Jim react to a weekend full of goals as the relegation tussle goes on! While West Brom dismantled Chelsea like they were 1970's Brazil, Scott Parker went back to the watering hole and Mike Ashley prepared to sell Newcastle as a non-fungible token. Elsewhere, Arsenal desperately turned to long ball tactics in the face of Alisson’s powerful moustache and Real Sociedad’s manager put on the best press conference we have ever seen. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Champions League week, Musa and Ryan open up the mailbag and answer your questions. After being asked if they’re OK (6:51) and whether Musa’s Brazil trip really happened (8:39), they talk Chelsea, with praise for N’Golo Kanté (09:21) and Thomas Tuchel (14:01)—who has the longest unbeaten start of any Chelsea manager. Next up, it’s what happened and what will happen next with Atleti (24:26), who are the best four teams in Europe, who are the dark horses to win the Champions League (34:05), what's up with Atalanta (41:36), and a brief WSL roundup (47:28). 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.

Disappearing ballboys and peeing refs: it’s the magic of the cup in Brazil. Jules, Andy and Jim are here to run the rule over last night’s action, as Jürgen Klopp hailed a dirty win for Liverpool, James Milner broke pre-historic stats, and Leo Messi spun his silk in Spain. Elsewhere, we check in with the England U21s as another prospect bails on Gareth and discuss the extreme lengths Edward Woodward has gone to to get a seat and a prawn sandwich at Wembley for the FA Cup final between Sheffield United and Bournemouth. Plus, Andy Brassell’s tales from Thailand. Join us! Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Saint-Germain might be without their Brazilian striker Neymar for next week's clash with Barcelona within the Champions League. The 29-year-old went off injured against Caen in their French Cup game on Wednesday night, which throws into doubt his involvement within the Barca game next Tuesday. Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar could miss next week’s Champions League tie with Barcelona. The 29-year-old Brazilian striker had to go away the pitch injured during his side’s French Cup game with Caen on Wednesday night. Any injury would give him just days to be fit the match against his former team after being hurt within the 1-0 win courtesy of Moise Kean’s goal within the last half . After the match, Kean played down fears over Neymar’s injury, saying: “All is well, he's ready. Tomorrow, in training, he will recuperate. He are going to be ready for the match [against Barcelona].” Mauricio Pochettino was forced to require off the striker on the hour mark and was replaced by Kylian Mbappe, and therefore the injury comes just after Neymar had returned from a month’s absence thanks to an ankle injury. PSG reached the ultimate of the Champions League last season only to suffer a defeat to Bayern Munich, and have yet to win the trophy in their history. Source: Eurosport

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse and Stu Holden react to USMTN’s dominant performance vs. Trinidad & Tobago and discuss a potential lockout in the MLS (04:50). Then, the guys break down Leo Messi’s contract leak, the La Liga standings, the Premier League title race, the Copa Libertadores final and touch on Alan Ruschel, Chapecoense survivor who captained Brazil B title winner in our world roundup (46:50). The transfer window, MLS players and penalty kicks are looked at in #AskAlexi (01:04:48). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about what it means to represent the U.S. National Team (01:23:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Jim and Vish cast their eyes over an all right weekend of football which fortunately threw in a funny named Dutch striker and some goals. Newcastle get the lift they needed with a European Cup triumph, but Bruce is already flying high with all his fan mail. Elsewhere, Tuchel bagged his first win, but can’t hug Werner into goalscoring form, while over at Leeds everyone's included in Papa Bielsa's warm embrace. Especially Kalvin Phillips, though - apparently he’s free to marry both his daughters. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brighton earn their first home win of the season in the Premier League by beating Tottenham on Sunday night. Without Harry Kane, how will Mourinho’s Spurs cope with Tuchel’s Chelsea this week? And does Gareth Bale have anything left to offer? Liverpool look back to their best as Mo Salah scores a goal of the season contender at West Ham. Are they no longer afraid, as they prepare for Man City next weekend? Jack Lang joins us to discuss a big weekend in Brazil for Palmeiras and Chapecoense. Plus there’s a masterclass from Bamford, despite no top-knot. And we revisit the Battle of Bramall Lane. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Goal of the season? (01m 00s) • PART 2a: Brighton 1-0 Tottenham (05m 00s) • PART 2b: Chelsea 2-0 Burnley (13m 30s) • PART 3: West Ham 1-3 Liverpool (24m 00s) • PART 4a: Leicester 1-3 Leeds (32m 30s) • PART 4b: Everton 0-2 Newcastle (38m 30s) • PART 4c: Palace 1-0 Wolves & Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd (43m 30s) • PART 5a: Transfer announcement videos (50m 00s) • PART 5b: The Battle of Bramall Lane revisited (54m 00s) • PART 6: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (60m 00s) • PART 7: Palmeiras win the Copa Libertadores, with Jack Lang (61m 30s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC FOR £4 A MONTH: • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow PARISH NOTICES: • we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus, Jim and Pete look back on a weekend packed with Premier League happenings! Man City put on a lamps out performance at Stamford Bridge which left everyone reeling - their own keeper most of all. But while Chelsea piss away their title chances, over in the midlands Arsenal just about resist the temptation to make yellow snow and demolish Big Sam’s men. Elsewhere, José was left feeling hard done by after Reguilón left his Christmas piglet. But over in Brazil Neymar had a quiet night in on New Year's Eve and left his underground nightclub untouched. There’s also news of a dog’s escapades in Bolivia and we ask who is the better father: Cristiano Ronaldo or Bean Dad? Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.