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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to France's commanding 3-1 victory over AFCON giants Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappé stole the headlines with a brilliant brace, but the guys break down the six biggest takeaways from an entertaining clash between two of the tournament's most talented teams. What did France prove? And what positives can Senegal take despite the defeat? Next, Christian and Alexis reveal their Player of the Match selections—and for once, they don't agree. One host believes Mbappé's two-goal performance deserves the honor, while the other argues that Michael Olise's creativity and influence made him the most important player on the pitch. The guys also hand out their stock up and stock down awards, identifying which players and trends should have fans excited—or concerned—moving forward. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans look ahead to the next matches for both France and Senegal and ask the biggest question coming out of Matchday 1: have Les Bleus officially become the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? With Mbappé firing and the squad loaded with talent, Christian and Alexis debate whether anyone can stop France from lifting another trophy. Timestamps: (0:00) — France vs Senegal game reaction (6:30) - Biggest takeaways from France's big win (17:00) - Player of the Game selections (22:00) - Stock up/Stock down (30:30) - Schedule lookahead for both teams (39:30) - France now the outright WC favorites? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Uganda is often described as a country full of potential. But beneath the optimism, many Ugandans are navigating rising costs, economic pressure, uncertainty, and growing skepticism about the future. In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, journalist and analyst Angelo Izama discusses Uganda's changing mood, the rise of drug use as a coping mechanism, the country's oil strategy, AFCON 2027, youth frustration, and what the next major economic shock could mean for the region. We also explore the future of Uganda after Museveni and whether the country can translate ambition into lasting prosperity.Sponsors:Threat Informat - https://threatinformant.io/                                               Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com African Languages Experts: https://africanlanguagesexperts.comJoin our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.comProduced by LF Media 

Alex Iwobi's footballing evolution is a masterclass in versatility, maturity, and resilience. Moving well past the early tags of his Arsenal youth days, the 30-year-old midfielder has transformed into a cerebral, high-work-rate tactician who quietly orchestrates the play for both Marco Silva's Fulham and the Nigerian national team.In this episode, we chart Iwobi's incredible tactical maturation and celebrate a massive historical milestone on the international stage:Breaking down his crucial 2025–26 Premier League season at Craven Cottage, where he locked down 29 appearances and over 2,400 minutes as the ultimate, high-IQ connector between defense and attack.Analyzing his underrated statistical dominance, including his clinical performance at AFCON 2025 in Morocco where he led the tournament in line-breaking passes to secure a bronze medal for the Super Eagles.Commemorating his historic 100th international cap against Portugal, joining a legendary tier of Nigerian football folklore alongside Yobo, Enyeama, and Musa.Tune in as we discuss why the numbers never fully capture the third-man runs, pressing traps, and subtle spacing adjustments that make Iwobi the ultimate manager's dream. Alex Iwobi, Fulham FC podcast, Super Eagles Nigeria, Premier League midfielders 2026, Nigeria 100 caps.

Bafana Bafana opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a losing note. A nine men Bafana Bafana side team lost 2-nil to co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the tournament last night. South Africa conceded a goal in each half, and their bad record of failing to win their opening match of the World Cup continues. Bafana Bafana have now failed to win their opening match in four tournaments. For a review on last night's match we're joined by former Bafana Bafana captain and 1996 AFCON winner, Mr. Neil Tovey and sport executive plus former professional player, Mr. Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe. Gentlemen, thanks for being here. Let's start with your immediate take on how Bafana performed against Mexico

The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, played against Portugal in Leiria and unfortunately lost 2-1. Pedro Neto put the hosts ahead before Akor Adams scored the equaliser. But a late goal by Francisco Conceição gave the hosts the win just before they head to the World Cup.Olu reviews the game, discusses Eric Chelle's team selection, and gives his thoughts on how the players handled themselves against the 5th-best side in the world. He also speaks about the positives, areas to improve, and Nigeria's momentum before the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, which begin in September 2026.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(01:09) Starting Lineups(02:26) Alex Iwobi's 100th Cap(02:53) Key moments from the game(08:25) General thoughts(13:300 Nigeria's struggles(15:41) Positives for Nigeria(17:06) Nigeria's pool of players going forward

Lester Kiewit speaks to Ricky Joseph, director of Kappa South Africa, about the reissuing of the iconic Bafana Bafana home kit from 1996, the year they won Afcon. The now vintage shirt has become a sought after items amongst football fans. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nigeria national football team faces one of its toughest tests under Eric Chelle as they take on Portugal in their final international friendly before September. It will also be Portugal's last game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making this an important fixture for both nations.The last meeting between these sides came in 2022 when Portugal ran out 4-0 winners, but a lot has changed since then. Nigeria has shown positive signs under Eric Chelle and built momentum following their third-place finish at AFCON. Olu previews everything you need to know about the match, examines both teams, predicts his Super Eagles starting XI, and gives his score prediction. Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(01:28) Preview of the game(04:22) Previous meeting in 2022(07:26) Portugal's squad list(08:30) Portugal's recent results(11:15) Expectations from Nigeria(15:33) Igoh Ogbu injured(16:12) Nigeria's expected lineup(18:48) Score prediction

Senegal er en av Norges gruppemostandere, og det laget det er mest press på å slå for å kunne avansere til sluttspillet. Dette er heller ikke et lag som går stille i gangene: De både vant Afrikamesterskapet i vinter, ble fratatt det etter en skandale i finalen, men anerkjente det ikke og oppfører seg fortsatt som de vant det. Hvordan ble hele denne skandalen oppfattet med senegalske øyne? Med oss på bakkenivå har vi Brasilekspert Torkjell Leira, som pokker meg VAR i Senegal mens AFCON pågikk! Vil du høre landepisodene om Senegal? De finnes kun hos podimo.no/198landProdusert av Håkon Klemsdal, PLAN-BBooking og manus av Martin Oftedal, PLAN-B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No proper planning for the national team... Black Starlets' U-17 AFCON elimination by Uganda is a big shame. - Countryman Songo fires GFA.

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This week we analyse the draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Ghana together with Cote d'Ivoire in Group C. We talk about the CAF Champions League final, with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa holding a slender 1-0 lead over Morocco's AS FAR ahead of the second leg in Rabat on Sunday. As the European season comes to an end, we're taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and we're going to Turkey, and assessing Victor Osimhen's season. And lots on the EPL, as Arsenal are the champions.

U-17 AFCON: Kurt Okraku inspires Black Starlets ahead of South Africa clash. Arsenal win Premier League after Man City draws. Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko backs players for 2026 World Cup & more!

U-17 AFCON: Kurt Okraku inspires Black Starlets ahead of South Africa clash. Arsenal win Premier League after Man City draw. Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko backs players for 2026 World Cup & more!

This week we talk about the confirmed dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which is going ahead despite repeated rumours of the tournament being moved to 2028.We preview the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, with USM Alger hosting Zamalek of Egypt. As the European season comes to an end, we're taking a look at some of the top African players around Europe this season, and we're going to Spain this week, where former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe has done well at Villareal.Plus Stuart on the Uefa Champions League, and the EPL where Arsenal are in the driving seat.

It was a massive weekend for Nigerian players, led by Taiwo Awoniyi, who scored a brace against Chelsea, while Nathan Tella delivered a goal and assist for Bayer Leverkusen. Kelechi Iheanacho also made an impact off the bench with a winning goal, alongside strong performances from Maduka Okoye, Zadok Yohanna, Victor Osimhen, and more.Olu ranks the standout performers and crowns his Starboy of the Week before shifting focus to the announcement of AFCON 2027 dates and qualification draws. The episode wraps up with full player reviews and the ones to watch for the coming week.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(11:09) Standout performers of the week(26:39) Starboy of the week(1:26:00) Dates for AFCON 2027 & qualifiers set(1:31:44) Weekend player reviews(1:46:13) Ones to watch

On our first episode of the year we talk about the AFCON and the rise of Angola in the competition , we also talk about the lack of institutions for developing sports in many African countries. Furthermore, we touch upon the fact that many African countries misdealt with their gain of Independence.

Olu kicks things off with the midweek review, including Ademola Lookman in action for Atlético Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Arsenal, before looking ahead to Europa League and Conference League fixtures.The focus then shifts to the weekend preview, starting with Premier League games involving Nigerian players like Tolu Arokodare, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze, before diving into the biggest matches across Europe. Key fixtures include Victor Osimhen closing in on the title, Nathan Tella chasing Champions League qualification, and relegation battles involving Sevilla's Nigerian stars. Olu rounds up with his top 5 games to watch, full predictions, and the list of Nigerians to keep an eye on this weekend.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - olu@nigeriafootballweekly.com(00:00) Intro(04:44) AFCON 2027 dates set(08:56) Lookman in the Champions League(16:50) Europa & Conference League games(29:07) Premier League games involving Nigerian players(35:36) Other Premier League games(42:23) Top picks to watch this week(52:47) Ones to watch

This week we catch up on the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, as Mamelodi Sundowns are now the top-ranked club in Africa.As a CAF delegation was in Uganda this week to meet with 2027 AFCON co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, should we listen to rumours that the tournament might be postponed?Also we look at African stars in Germany, as Nicolas Jackson won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.And lots on the EPL as Chelsea fire Liam Rosenior and as Man City go top.

Brandon and Joe review the March window, discussing the finish to World Cup Qualifying, Asian Cup Qualifying, AFCON 2027 Preliminary Round, and more!

From UNEMPLOYMENT to AFCON, UEFA AFC Champion!! The Rise of Edouard Mendy.  Édouard Mendy's journey is one of resilience, from unemployment to the top of world football. The episode opens with the chaos and emotion of the AFCON final, revealing the pressure and pride behind representing his country. We then go back to his humble beginnings, family sacrifice, belief, and the mindset that carried him through difficult times without a club. When his opportunity finally came, he was ready. His rise at Chelsea led to Champions League glory, proving that success comes when preparation meets opportunity. Now at Al Ahli, he embraces a new challenge, the passion of the fans, and the growing competitiveness of the Saudi league. Beyond football, Mendy focuses on giving back, opening a school and supporting education in his community. This episode is about belief, discipline, and fighting for your moment, because when it comes, you have to be ready.  0:00 Intro 2:26 AFCON Final Chaos 10:23 Reaction to Losing the Title 12:29 Did Senegal Abandon the Pitch? 17:32 Emotional Impact 23:05 Celebrating with the Trophy Despite Controversy 25:43 Childhood, Family Humble Beginnings 29:42 Family and Sacrifice 34:32 The Support Behind His Success 37:20 Father's Words Before AFCON Final 41:28 From Unemployed to Champions League Winner 44:25 Why He Never Looks Back 48:36 Unemployment Struggles Building Mentality 57:08 How Chelsea Discovered Him 1:01:04 Chelsea Transfer Story Breakthrough 1:14:00 Why You Must Fight for Yourself 1:18:30 The Premier League 1:22:10 Champions League Glory 1:24:24 Luck Is Preparation Meeting Opportunity 1:27:45 First Time Wearing the Al Ahli Shirt 1:30:19 Al-Ahli Fans 1:35:42 AFC vs UEFA Champions League 1:38:42 Is the Saudi League More Competitive Than People Think? 1:46:01 Opening a School Back Home 1:49:01 Education, Giving Back Building a Better Future 1:53:46 A Message to Fans Around the World 1:59:17 What is Missing in His Life Today? 2:01:17 How He Handles the Pressure 2:03:49 IWC Rapid Fire Questions 2:04:48 Goalkeeping Idol 2:09:12 Favorite Save of His Career 2:10:59 Why He Wears Number 162:12:06 Favorite Movies Why He Loves Denzel 2:14:22 Chelsea or Al Ahli Fans? 2:16:15 A New Rule He'd Like to See in Football 2:17:48 Do We Like VAR? 2:21:57 His Pre-Match Routine Never Changes 2:22:14 The Best Strikers He's Faced 2:23:54 Riyad Mahrez Is a Genius 2:25:15 Does He Want to Retire at Al Ahli? 2:28:23 Life in Saudi2:29:54 Final Reflections Noon For new customers: use code TMS26 to get 40% off your first three orders https://bit.ly/4mpnWM9Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUYWebsite https://bit.ly/44lnA1S 

Afcon is at it again, automating micro managers, the controversial new addition to the criterion collection, studio Ghibli, the OG internet outrage, and more on this week's visit to the Time Sink!Show Notes:AfconZoroastrianismGoodhart's LawThe Criterion CollectionKPop Demon HuntersWatership DownIsle of DogsWall-EFantastic Mr. FoxFlowGuillermo del Toro's PinocchioThe Fabulous Baron MunchausenSpirited AwayThe Boy and the HeronGNU Web PageChapters:(0:00) Intro/Follow Up(0:23) Afcon(11:15) Coffee Shop Manager Cam(28:59) Criterion Collection Update(44:57) The OG Internet Outrage

This week's topics: • The biggest Nigerian musician artist right now • Wiz Kid & Asake project • Different ways to distribute the pod to save deletion • Imitating other people's language meme • Lion King singer suing comedian mocking famous chant • Guess the 'blank' youtube challenge • Are Londoners exclusive or inclusive • Colour of those doing inner city crime • Turks, Greek, Cypriot issues and differences • Albanian crime and why some immigrants • European exceptionalism • Getting your kids into good schools • Better school with a mono culture not your child's v lesser school but mixed • Different bed sizes and different mattresses • Who in the relationship should choose the bed size and mattress • To dream or not to dream • Negotiating bad deals • United Nations to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity' • How immigration = nationalism • Senegal parading AFCON cup even after being told it doesn't belong to them anymore Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

How dare Spurs interrupt our beautiful international break with the news that they have parted ways with Igor Tudor. Today, Marcus, Vish and Pete are here to assess whether Roberto De Zerbi is the right man to get Spurs out of this mess.Elsewhere, Vish isn't too worried after an uninspiring performance from England at Wembley. Plus, Senegal parade the AFCON trophy and Roy Hodgson returns to the dugout.Get your Ramble merch HERE.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.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!*** 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

It's a milestone celebration on “Insert Name” FC as host Hector Flores marks 250 episodes by diving deep into the big question facing the US Men's National Team: Who's earned their seat on the World Cup plane? Joining Hector Flores are special guests Kelcey Coyne (of High Low Sports) and the ever-knowledgeable Nik Gable, as they break down the latest USMNT roster call-ups. Who's a sure bet, who's on the bubble, and who could sneak into 2026 by nailing this final audition? The discussion heats up as the group tackles the shocking controversy from Africa: Senegal being stripped of their AFCON title and Morocco being crowned champions after the fact. The show also features an impassioned response from Moussa Seck, adding first-hand perspective and heart to the AFCON drama. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode without a Champions League check-in—Kelcey Coyne returns for a lively give-and-go on the biggest storylines heading into the quarterfinals, including Bayern's dominance, Arsenal's do-or-die scenario, underdog heartbreaks, and who might actually lift the trophy. With milestone nostalgia, expert insight, and plenty of banter, the 250th episode of “Insert Name” FC is both a celebration of footy culture and a look ahead to football's biggest stages. Will your favorite player make the World Cup squad? Who's under the most pressure in Europe? And does anyone want to face Bayern right now? Press play, join the debate, and celebrate 250 episodes with us!

In episode 114, the guys are joined by Jefferson the co founder of Daily Paper, to discuss the AFCON fallout with the trophy now being awarded to Senegal after the team was disqualified. Additionally talk on the new Adidas WC kits, USMNT support levels in the Black community, and more!Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps2:58 - New Adidas Away WC Kits!9:34 - Footy 101: How you qualify for World Cup13:26 - Iran's World Cup Status in Doubt16:00 - Beautiful Brazil World Cup Call Up Story19:11 - How good is this USMNT?21:44 - Black Community connection to USMNT34:34 - Full AFCON Chaos Breakdown

In this episode, We kick things off with “Courts as VP answers for more of his crimes before turning our attention to the upcoming MOBO Awards and who we would like to see win!Things heat up with a hilarious and slightly controversial debate on who's wife is badder, keeps a tighter lead and spends more money followed by a more reflective segment during Fred's Bible Study. We also explore Nigerias visit to Buckingham Palace , and take a deeper look into history with how Ethiopia managed to avoid colonisation.To wrap things up, we share what we've been watching lately, CAFs AFCON antics and the Rooney vs Neymar debate.A well-rounded episode full of laughs, opinions, and thought-provoking conversations — don't miss it!

Most soccer fans don't realize just how thin the line is between dominance and disaster. In this episode, we dive into stunning upsets in the Champions League—like Bodo Glimt's heartbreaking exit after a heroic run, and Chelsea's shocking collapse from a 2-0 lead to a historic 7-2 aggregate defeat. We reveal the tactical missteps, player performances, and surprising stats behind these epic moments that redefine what's possible on the pitch.You'll discover:The defensive and offensive tactics that separated winners from losers in the last 16The story behind Sporting's historic comeback and why underdog clubs are rewriting the Champions League narrativeThe chaos surrounding African football's controversial AFCON final and the complex legal fallout that followedPredictions on which giants will thrive or fall in the upcoming quarterfinals, including Bayern, Real Madrid, and ArsenalWhy PSG's ceiling might be lower than last year, and what that means for their Champions League dreamsAre the giants really inevitable, or is this the year the outsiders finally take over? Hit play and find out.

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The good news is you don't need fuel to listen to podcasts! Dan & Phil return with a new episode of the last stand against AI slop. This week, we follow up on the Learnmore Jonasi vs Lebo M story; apparently, there's a US$27 million lawsuit as well. Also, CAF have announced that they are revoking Senegal's AFCON 2025 trophy and handing it over to Morocco! WHAT? Also, a review of The Oscars: Sinners wins 4 awards, One Battle After Another wins Best Picture, and Dan & Phil have thoughts. Some tech ombudsman stuff, some personal anecdotes stuff and some movies stuff. Enjoy! Subscribe and listen to 2 Broke Twimbos everywhere podcasts are available and keep up with all things 2BT via this link:2BT LinkPlease rate and review, and support us on Patreon!

We are tired! What in the madness was that CAF decision to remove Senegal as AFCON champions, We have a lot to talk about! The full squad are back together this Friday! Enjoy!

PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea's pregame chuddles and thoughts on how performative/gimmicky Rosenior (aka "Liam") is. Sam thinks Spurs are so back (yikes). Huge weekend in title race but another one still to come. Preview of Sunday's twin toilet bowls. HALFTIME: What If - you played for Morocco and were suddenly * hypothetically * handed the AFCON title two months after the fact... how are you reacting/celebrating? ROUND THE WORLD: Champions League roundup plus brief thoughts on Poch's USMNT roster STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Chelsea's 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and ask if manager Liam Rosenior is making things worse for the West London club. The guys also discuss Bayern's continued dominance over Atalanta, Barcelona's 7-2 thrashing of Newcastle & ask why CAF waited so long to decide that Morocco were AFCON champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, the boys comb through the Champions League round of 16 2nd legs including a Barca beatdown of Newcastle and PSG pummeling of Chelsea. Plus, "fun-Arsenal" make an appearance and Manchester City bow out with only a whimper.Then, we're giving you our thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino's squad for the USMNT's upcoming March friendlies. Which players were we surprised to see? Which players have a big opportunity in front of them? And which players need to find some form?And finally... AFCON. How does one celebrate a title won in some boardroom 57 days after it was initially played? We'll tell you what we make of the madness and what we think the right result should actually be.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now!"World Cup Madness" is underway!!! Our first bracket to determine the greatest USMNT World Cup match of all-time is out! Check it out and let us know what you think.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/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN's Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Rafa Honigstein on this week's Euro Leagues.The team reflect on the latest Champions League action as the quarter-finals are decided. Are Barcelona 'back' amongst the European elite after beating Newcastle 7-2? The team discuss how good they actually are, and what an asset Hansi Flick is.Are we beginning to see Alvaro Arbeloa find his feet at Real Madrid, and can Kompany's Bayern Munich defeat the fifteen-time champions in the quarter-finals? Then, the panel discuss how Sporting completed a crazy comeback to knock out the neutral's favourite, Bodo/Glimt!Finally, how have Senegal been stripped of their AFCON title, two months after beating Morocco in the Final?Timecodes: 01:55 Are Barca 'back'? How Hansi Flick continues to impress 14:20 Can a manager ever be judged on winning the Champions League? 18:30 Are we finally starting to see 'Arbeloa's Real Madrid'? 23:50 Is Vincent Kompany tactically good enough to win the Champions League? 29:04 Bodo/Glimt knocked out! Will we see big names leave the club? 35:56 Delving into Sporting's 5-3 comeback 41:01 Senegal stripped of their AFCON title!5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Thu 2000 Aston Villa v Lille, Sat 1200 Man City v Spurs in WSL on Sports Extra, Sat 1500 Fulham v Burnley, Sat 1730 Everton v Chelsea, Sun 1415 Spurs v Nottingham Forest, Sun 1415 Aston Villa v West Ham on Sports Extra, Sun 1630 League Cup Final - Arsenal v Man City.

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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Chelsea's 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and ask if manager Liam Rosenior is making things worse for the West London club. The guys also discuss Bayern's continued dominance over Atalanta, Barcelona's 7-2 thrashing of Newcastle & ask why CAF waited so long to decide that Morocco were AFCON champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup is around the corner, and the USMNT roster decisions are getting real. We dig into Mauricio Pochettino's latest squad selection and debate whether he got it right—or if there are some glaring issues that could haunt the U.S. on the biggest stage. One of the biggest talking points: Gio Reyna. Is he still deserving of a place in this team, or is it time to move on? We also explore Ricardo Pepi's reported move to Fulham and why this could be a make-or-break moment in his career as he fights to become the USMNT's starting striker. Over in Europe, it was a brutal Champions League Round of 16 for the Premier League. Manchester City, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Newcastle all crashing out? Yeah, we've got a lot to say. Is this proof that the Premier League might be overrated this season, or is it just one of those years where things didn't go their way? We break down what went wrong and what it says about the state of England's top clubs compared to the rest of Europe. And then… chaos. Absolute chaos. CAF somehow manages to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and hand it to Morocco nearly two months after the tournament ended. We try to make sense of one of the wildest administrative decisions in recent soccer history—and fail miserably. So instead, we do what we do best: roast the situation, question everything, and unpack just how ridiculous this whole saga really is. Timetamps: (9:30) – USMNT roster reaction: did Pochettino get it right? (33:00) – Ricardo Pepi to Fulham! Can he prove himself at the highest level? (40:45) – Premier League teams get embarrassed in Champions League (1:03:30) – CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miam eliminated! (1:07:00) – Roasting CAF for the AFCON title reversal Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Frank's trip to Colorado was severely delayed by snow, but neither he nor Eddie get why travelers take out their frustrations on airport staff. Manchester City slipped up again, and it looks like Arsenal will win their first Premier League title in 23 years, even if they're failing to entertain in the process. Meanwhile, Chelsea look to be in some trouble as a result of financial irregularities, and Morocco have won AFCON 2025 on appeal. Venezuela upset the USA in the final of the World Baseball Classic, but the USA players upset Eddie even more by wearing game-worn USA hockey jerseys to the final.  Plus, neither Eddie nor Frank quite gets the hype surrounding 'Marty Supreme' or 'One Battle After Another'.

The guys discuss the Champions League round of 16 results, CAF giving the AFCON title to Morocco, Pep Guardiola stating that Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp teams were his toughest opponent, Chelsea being accused of cheating (once again), Max Dowman saving Arsenal against Everton, the FIFA COO saying that the World Cup will not be postponed and more.

Israel has launched a series of deadly strikes in central Beirut and ordered mass evacuations in southern Lebanon, as it ramps up its air and ground offensive against the Iran-backed group Hezbollah. About a million people are estimated to have been forced from their homes in Lebanon since war resumed two weeks ago. The BBC speaks to citizens in a Lebanese border town who have refused to evacuate, as the offensive fuels fears of a prolonged occupation.Also: Iran vows to avenge the death of its security chief, Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli strike. We hear from people in Iran, living in fear of both US-Israeli strikes and the Islamic regime. Senegal's AFCON victory is handed to Morocco after a review of the football team's behaviour in January's final. A US judge has ordered the Trump administration reinstate the jobs of more than a thousand employees of Voice of America and allow the government-funded outlet to resume global broadcasting. We look back at the life of Shigeaki Mori, a prominent survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Sri Lanka introduces a four day work week amid fuel shortages. And just how lonely are sharks - researchers say bull sharks in Fiji have "best friends".The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Robyn Cowen is joined by Lars Sivertsen, Nicky Bandini and Paul Watson to discuss another dismal night for English football in the Champions League, the end of the road for Bodø/Glimt, Caf's decision to award the Afcon title to Morocco, and Chelsea's suspended transfer ban. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Morocco have won AFCON! Via email? An unprecedented event and yet all Pete can think about is those “damn ballboys”.Today, he's joined by Marcus and Jim to revel in more chaos from the beautiful game. We've got Chelsea's financial scandal, Man City's attempts to win the “d*ck heads double”, a beautiful goal from Eazy-E and Sporting Clube de Portugal becoming the enemies of football. You shouldn't miss it.Get your Ramble merch HERE.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal into the Champions League quarter finals as Chelsea and Man City miss out. Kelly Cates presents reaction to a busy night of Champions League football as Arsenal became the only English side to book their spot in the quarter finals of the Champions League from Tuesday's games. Pat Nevin, Matthew Upson, Leon Osman and Alistair Bruce-Ball discuss the result against Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates, as well as what went wrong for Manchester City and Chelsea, who both failed to overturn 3-goal deficits. Should Bernardo Silva have received a red card which led to the penalty that put Chelsea behind on the night? And can Liam Rosenior turn things around for Chelsea after falling behind early at Stamford Bridge. Plus, John Bennett pops by to react to the news that Morocco have been named AFCON champions.Time Codes: 00:42 - Manchester City 08:22 - Pep Guardiola 16:53 - Arsenal 19:27 - Mikel Arteta 23:25 - Chelsea 27:20 Morocco named AFCON champions5 Live commentaries this week: Wednesday 18th March - 5:45pm - Barcelona v Newcastle United (Champions League) - 5 Live Wednesday 18th March - 8pm - Liverpool v Galatasaray (Champions League) - 5 Live Thursday 19th March - 8pm - Aston Villa v Lille (Europa League) - 5 Live Saturday 21st March - 12pm - Manchester City Women v Tottenham Women (WSL) - Sports Extra Saturday 21st March - 3pm - Fulham v Burnley (Premier League) - 5 Live Saturday 21st March - 5:30pm - Everton v Chelsea (Premier League) - 5 Live Sunday 22nd March - 2:15pm - Tottenham v Nottingham Forest (Premier League) - 5 Live Sunday 22nd March - 2:15pm - Aston Villa v West Ham (Premier League) - Sports Extra Sunday 22nd March - 4:30pm - Manchester City v Arsenal (League Cup Final) - 5 Live

We examine the continent's reaction after Senegal's 1‑0 AFCON final win from 18 January was overturned, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead awarding Morocco a 3‑0 victory. CAF's disciplinary committee ruled that Senegal's walk-off protest amounted to a forfeit following Morocco's challenge to the initial decision. Senegal has now appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.And Sudan's civil war is now approaching its third year. The conflict began as a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, and both sides have relied heavily on external support from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iran. As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf countries in retaliation for US-Isreal strikes, questions are growing about these countries continued support for the warring parties in Sudan.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

On today's Club Podcast, Buvey is joined by Adam McKola and Miles to get stuck into Chelsea's record-breaking fine and what it says about the club's past, present and future. The lads also debate whether it taints the success of that Abramovich era, before moving onto some of the greatest Champions League comebacks of all time, from Liverpool in Istanbul to Barcelona's remontada against PSG. There's also reaction to Manchester City crashing out of Europe, Arsenal progressing, Chelsea being outclassed by PSG, and a fiery discussion on the AFCON final controversy, before ending with this week's Taxi For....

It's a full Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe look at all the cup action from Tuesday night- CONCACAF, UCL, Open Cup, AFCON- in hour oneHour 2 has Dylan Butler from MLSSoccer.com looking backward and forward in MLS and Kacey White from a cement-encased hotel room in south Florida to look at the Houston-Portland match from the weekend...

SO much to talk about!! Max Dowman has arrived, the youngest goal scorer in EPL History! AFCON just dropped insane info on our heads and we try to make sense of it. USA released their world cup kits and we are a FAN (of one of them at least). We cover Champions league Round of 16 and all the other top 5 leagues going on! Thanks for listening soccerheads hope you enjoy!

The FC crew react to Real Madrid eliminating Manchester City from the Champions League and explain why they think Pep Guardiola got it wrong for this 2-legged tie. Plus, the guys criticize Liam Rosenior for a lackluster Chelsea display after the Blues were embarrassed by PSG. Colin Udoh also joins the show to explain why CAF overturned Senegal's AFCON title and named Morocco as winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices