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Another glorious summer for England as the men win a high pressure penalty shootout and the women get one over on Scotland. Portugal are the deserved winners of the inaugural UEFA Nations League and the whole thing turned out to be a lot of fun. As well as casting our eyes over all this we chat dings and dongs, look at the predictions we made at the start of the season and give the final word to our beloved Newcastle United. Thanks for spending your time with us this season, we’re back on the 18th of July but have some compilations for you to enjoy until then, and listen out for a big announcement regarding next season! 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!*** Further reading: Gareth Southgate is still pleased with where England are heading: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-vs-switzerland-result-uefa-nations-league-2019-gareth-southgate-a8951356.html Another trophy in the cabinet for Cristiano Ronaldo: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48191922 England’s medals were presented in an unusual way: https://www.aol.co.uk/sport/2019/06/09/southgate-bemused-as-england-are-lobbed-nations-league-medals/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK8otryaTjyRGkbU-w3mXWAz5nRcwum97KAYADAnZDaYfg4Gsr9h3suVJgoo5vqfd1SHQ3Rj1IceN-5e_PWLI_KxPBI5a1go8kw3A95wuBvMNZHp04E9puH0rVmorYiyKmvB2Sc_Zx1v-Q4O9z5CEr_foO6BjlwpsX-tURDsv7qe 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.

Andy Brassell is one of the world's most knowledgeable and entertaining pundits, whose passion for football has taken him all around the world when covering the game. He can be read regularly in the Guardian, and heard on talkSPORT, as well as The Football Ramble's sister shows On The Continent and At The Match. Here, in the latest episode of Ramble Meets, he talks in-depth to Luke about his career path so far, including his journey into football punditry and how much he owes to Tim Vickery, what it's like being on friendly terms with Cristiano Ronaldo, and the most scared he's been when covering a game. This episode of Ramble Meets... is sponsored by bet365 ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Alexi and Mosse react to FC Cincinnati's storybook home debut in the State of the Union (2:28). Also, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Champions League draw are unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (17:02). Then, MLS surprises, the FIFA Club World Cup and Chris Wondolowski's legacy are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:44). Finally, the latest USMNT roster, the FIFA Council meeting and Zinedine Zidane's changes at Real Madrid all headline The Back Three (38:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

It’s all happening! On Sunday, Man City and Chelsea face off for the season’s first chance of silverware, Cristiano Ronaldo is getting mugged off in the Champions League, and Liverpool are gearing up to visit Man United at Old Trafford in what could be one of the most crucial games of the season. What a time to be alive. As ever we hear from you, our dear listeners, with both informative and possibly made up correspondence, relish in our alternative game and discuss Diego Simeone and his famous cojones. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading: The Carabao Cup final looms: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11636202/carabao-cup-final-can-pep-guardiola-and-manchester-city-really-win-the-quadruple Man City have a lad in Sane: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/feb/21/leroy-sane-manchester-city-schalke-champions-league Diego Simeone on his balls: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47310918 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.

Gary is joined by current Wales and former Manchester United assistant coach, Tony Strudwick, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Tony talks about life at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson during one of the most successful periods in the club's history: How did Sir Alex develop leaders? What kind of pressure was placed on staff? What motivated Cristiano Ronaldo? This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

On 10thJuly 2018 Cristiano Ronaldo surprised the world announcing his departure from Real Madrid for Juventus. To some skeptics CR7...

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