Podcasts about Camp Nou

Aston Villa's Champions League league-phase opponents are confirmed: Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahçe and Viking all visit Villa Park, while Villa face trips to Barcelona, Club Brugge (again), Galatasaray and Slavia Prague.We assess what lies ahead for the rebuilt Villa team, fixture by fixture: from the reality of an away day at a two-thirds-rebuilt Camp Nou to the banana skin potential of an organised Viking side at Villa Park. Could another European away day to Brugge actually be a blessing in disguise? There's also a third trip this year for Unai Emery's boys to Istanbul. None of it is straightforward to call. This is a Champions League campaign where it is hard to judge expectations of a team we haven't seen play yet, as the players are still being signed and coming through the door. Despite that factor, we judge the difficulty of what lies ahead and what's needed to progress.UTVNew Adidas Originals collection and away kit out now Get extra months free and huge savings on a two-year NordVPN plan here Become a MOMS Member for ad-free & extra shows - MOMS MembershipJoin the show's listener Facebook group The Mad Few.Credits:David Michael - @myoldmansaid | Chris Budd - @BUDD_music / Phillip Shaw - @prsgameThis Podcast has been created and uploaded by My Old Man Said. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bare Barça er tilbage!

Després d'uns quants mesos la Penya Barcelonista de Sitges ja disposa d'una seu social. La nova junta que encapçala Alfred Ruiz tenia com a un dels objectius poder recuperar el caliu social a la penya i en aquest sentit era del tot imprescindible disposar d'un local, com el que han pogut trobar, finalment, al Passeig Vilanova, a la primera planta del bar Nou Xampú. Així, el proper 27 d'agost, amb motiu del partit que el Barça jugarà contra l'Atlètic Club al Camp Nou, serà la primera ocasió en la que els culers sitgetans podran gaudir de la nova seu. La Penya també està treballant en la gala del seu 50è aniversari i ja té data de celebració. Serà el 25 de setembre a l'Hotel ME Terramar, on s'espera també la presència, no confirmada encara, del president del FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta. Poc a poc, la penya es va posant al dia i de tot aquest procés n'hem pogut parlar amb el seu president Alfred Ruiz i els membres de junta Josep Aracil i Guillem Escolà. L'entrada La Penya Barcelonista de Sitges estrena seu social i el proper 25 de setembre celebrarà el sopar de gala del 50è aniversari ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

Titulares del día. Tiempo de opinión. Ferran Torres habla sobre su futuro y deja entrever que podría estar lejos del Camp Nou

El futuro de Ferran y Mastantuono. El Barça "está muy atento" a lo que ocurra con Rodri y podría asumir la operación. El Rayo cree que va a poder jugar en Vallecas esta temporada. La victoria del Sevilla en amistoso frente al Utrech. Las novedades del Mundial 2030: el Camp Nou, la sede con más partidos; y el Bernabéu, la apuesta para la final. La entrevista a Hugo Guillamón y la charla con Jorge Domínguez, bombero de la Comunidad de Madrid. 

Antón Meana actualiza las ciudades que albergarán partidos del Mundial: Hay seis sedes muy probables; tres en duda; y una que puede entrar a última hora

Barcelona have dipped back into the German market, sealing a €22 million deal (plus add-ons) to bring winger Karim Adeyemi to Camp Nou from Borussia Dortmund. Following the marquee arrival of Anthony Gordon, Hansi Flick is building a terrifyingly fast attack. In this episode, we unpack why Dortmund were willing to cash in on the 24-year-old, how his blistering pace and tactical versatility fit alongside Lamine Yamal, and whether a reunion with his former national team coach can reignite his explosive potential. `KarimAdeyemi` `FCBarcelona` `BorussiaDortmund` `HansiFlick` `LaLiga2026` `AnthonyGordon` `TransferNews` `CampNou` `TacticalAnalysis`

Karim Adeyemi oficjalnie w Barcelonie, a poszukiwania nowej dziewiątki trwają: Álvarez naciska na Atlético, w tle czeka Kroupi. Do tego Casadó, kontuzja kolana de Jonga, pat z ter Stegenem i Cancelo. PSG kusi Ferrana Torresa. Na osłodę: piątkowy sparing z Birmingham City i sierpniowy Gamper z Al Ahly na Camp Nou.

Arnny Montana ha complert un somni en actuar a l'escenari principal del Festival Zevra, un dels més prestigiosos de tot l'estat espanyol. Ell mateix assegura que ha estat un plaer poder actuar-hi i n'està molt orgullós. “Fa 20 anys, quan vaig començar amb tot això, somiava en estar en escenaris com aquest i ara, després de molt d’esforç, he tingut l'oportunitat de participar en aquest escenari privilegiat, somiat i únic”Arnny Montana El discjòquei compara la participació en aquest festival amb jugar un partit al Camp Nou. “Actuar davant de 40-50.000 persones és una passada. Hi ha camps de futbol de primera divisió que tenen menys aforament que el que teníem en aquest festival! Al Camp Nou de la música nacional, hi hem tocat”Arnny Montana Arnny Montana fa més de dues dècades que es dedica a la música comercial electrònica i considera que el secret de l'èxit són, sobretot, la perseverança i la confiança. “Perseverar, insistir, continuar, seguir creient-m'ho… Són molts anys sumant, molts anys treballant i superant molts dies en els quals, a vegades, evidentment, penses que no arriba o que costa una mica més, però al final continuar i creure-t'ho et dona aquest petit plus”, apunta el dj. “Cal donar-li una oportunitat més cada dia, perquè al final no és una oportunitat a llarg termini, sinó de cada dia, donar-te una oportunitat més crec que et fa aconseguir-ho”Arnny Montana Malgrat actuar davant de prop de 50.000 persones, el lloretenc assegura que no es va posar nerviós, sinó que sentia unes ganes immenses de començar i gaudir molt. “En cap moment em poso nerviós en un escenari així, porto molts anys fent-ho i la veritat és que vaig sentir confiança, excitació, ganes de començar, de sentir que interactuava i de gaudir-ho”Arnny Montana Tot i actuar a altes hores de la matinada, Arrny Montana va oferir un xou molt enèrgic. I és que assegura que així són els seus espectacles. “Els meus espectacles són amb molta energia, jo soc una persona energètica de base, creatiu, dinàmic, m’agrada molt interactuar amb el públic, interactuar amb el micro i participar d’alguna altra manera”Arnny Montana Un altre dels secrets del seu èxit és l'aparador que té l'artista lloretenc cada hivern a Marchica Formigal. “Tinc la sort de tenir un aparador molt bo a Formigal, a l’hivern, que em permet ensenyar la meva feina, em dona la possibilitat cada setmana de tenir un aparador espectacular i la feina més un bon aparador és el millor combo per poder-te fer un petit nom”Arnny Montana Tot plegat, li ha permès fer-se un nom com a discjòquei i, conseqüentment, cada estiu pot escollir on accepta actuar. En aquest sentit, abans que una gran quantitat de xous, prefereix qualitat i molt de gaudi. La propera cita que té apuntada a l'agenda és al Medusa Festival, que també se celebra a la platja valenciana de Cullera. Serà diumenge, 16 d'agost.

Ens visita la vicepresidenta del FC Barcelona. Quan estaran acabades les obres del Camp Nou? Li agradaria, en un futur, ser la presidenta del club? Com compagina les funcions de vicepresidenta amb la feina d'advocada? En parlem amb ella!

Vi åkte till Spanien för att besöka två av världens största fotbollsarenor – Camp Nou och Santiago Bernabéu.Vilken arena imponerar mest? Hur är stämningen runt arenorna? Vart är luften bäst? Och vilken hade vi själva valt?Häng med när vi jämför två av fotbollens mest ikoniska arenor!

Arnny Montana està a punt de fer l'actuació més important de la seva vida: serà al Zevra Festival, on tancarà l'escenari principal aquest divendres. El dj lloretenc ja ha punxat altres vegades al Zevra, que se celebra a la platja de Cullera (al País Valencià), però aquest serà el primer cop a l'escenari principal. «És el festival més gran que es fa a tot l’estat espanyol, és un escenari de 120 metres de llargada, més gran que el Camp Nou, pràcticament, i és un escenari que està al nivell de l’start-up mundial», ha explicat. «Porto molts anys treballant per viure dies com aquest, és el xou més important que jo hauré fet fins ara, al festival més gran que es fa tot l’estat espanyol»Arnny Montana Amb més excitació que nervis, ha preparat una sessió d'una hora que està convençut que agradarà molt al públic. «Tinc una intro bastant xula, amb una picada d’ull al festival, i després serà una sessió molt energètica, jo soc bastant energètic i intentaré transmetre tota aquesta energia»Arnny Montana També aquest divendres, actuaran al Zevra Festival artistes de la talla de Nicky Jam, JC Reyes, Leire Martínez, Jose de las Heras, King Africa i Shark.

Spain is in the World Cup Final, and excitement is felt across the city. Despite not being a football fan, Travel Blogger Megan Singleton felt the buzz ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina. She tells Francesca Rudkin about the experience, and how you can take a piece of the Camp Nou pitch home. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Troy breaks down the latest Barcelona preseason developments, the club's summer transfer activity, and the World Cup storylines that are shaping the mood around the team. Episode Highlights Barcelona's preseason has kicked off with medicals, fitness tests, and a strong focus on younger academy players. Hansi Flick is using the early camp period to evaluate youth talent and determine who can provide first-team depth. Barcelona's summer friendlies and preseason training setup include a closed-door match against CE Europa and training in England. The squad is still waiting on players returning from international duty after the World Cup final. Troy discusses several transfer and loan moves, including Inaki Peña, Ansu Fati, Ter Stegen, Rooney, Adeyemi, and Joao Cancelo. A major debate centers on whether Barcelona should pursue Julian Alvarez at the reported price. The episode closes with a look at the World Cup final, especially the impact of Barcelona players like Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí. Topics Covered 1. Barcelona Preseason BeginsTroy opens with the start of preseason under Hansi Flick and the value of early training sessions for younger players. He explains why this is an important chance for academy prospects to prove themselves. 2. Friendly Matches and Training PlansHe discusses the upcoming closed-door match against CE Europa, the possibility of staging it at Camp Nou, and the team's preseason trip to England, including training at St. George's Park and a friendly against Birmingham City. 3. Squad Depth and Youth DevelopmentBarcelona's reliance on the academy remains a major theme. Troy emphasizes the need for depth, especially as the club continues working through financial limitations. 4. Transfer News and RumorsThe episode covers movement involving Inaki Peña, Ansu Fati, Ter Stegen, Rooney, Adeyemi, Joao Cancelo, and Julian Alvarez. Troy gives his candid take on what the club should and should not pursue. 5. World Cup Final and Barca StarsTroy wraps up by celebrating Barcelona's presence in the World Cup final, highlighting the rise of Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí and what their performances mean for the club's future. Key Takeaways Barcelona's youth system remains crucial to the club's strategy. Hansi Flick's preseason decisions could shape the first-team squad for the season ahead. Barcelona's transfer business is active, but not every rumored move deserves the hype. Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí are emerging as elite young talents on the global stage. Notable Quote “We are going to be able to watch these kids for the next 10 to 15 years… be absolute superstars for us.” Closing Thoughts This episode blends preseason optimism, transfer speculation, and World Cup excitement into a strong early-summer Barcelona update. It's a must-listen for fans wanting the latest on the squad's direction under Hansi Flick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karim Adeyemi w FC Barcelonie! Czy to koniec przygody Ferrana Torresa na Camp Nou? W dzisiejszym podcaście na żywo analizujemy transferową ofensywę Blaugrany oraz wielkie emocje na Mundialu 2026. Hiszpania w półfinale zmierzy się z Francją – czy Lamine Yamal przybliży się do Złotej Piłki, pokonując Mbappe i Dembele?Sprawdzamy też sytuację Argentyny po meczu ze Szwajcarią i zapowiadamy historyczny bój z Anglią. Dołącz do dyskusji!

El presidente de la RFEF atiende a Radioestadio Noche en la previa del España - Portugal e incide en que la final del próximo Mundial se jugará en España.

Gavin landed back in Australia just the day before recording, and he and Ken settle in for a full debrief on WDC 2026 in Athens. From the venues and the social activities to all four of Gavin's games and the top board, this one covers it all. Intro Ken sets up the episode – this one is going to be almost entirely about WDC 2026 Athens, because Gavin was there and has only just landed back in Australia (as at the time of recording) (15 secs) He notes the DBN coverage gave a strong account of the boards and Ed's player interviews, but plenty of the magic from Spyros Dovas and his organising team didn't make it to the stream (45 secs) Drinks are introduced: Ken is on one of his home-brew lagers with a kick, and Gavin is working through a leftover Sicilian Nero d'Avola that has turned a little sour – a fitting metaphor, he suggests, for how his first round went (1 min 45 secs) The tournament in aggregate Ken asks Gavin to give a broad overview – location, numbers, facilities, atmosphere (2 mins 45 secs) Around 106 players registered, though some didn't show due to last-minute issues. Approximately 5 Australian players couldn't attend because their original flights were routed through the Middle East (3 mins 30 secs) The geopolitical context: as of recording, the Middle East airspace situation was in week nine of its shutdown, forcing Australian travellers to reroute via Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Some also baulked at the US transit option due to the documentation requirements (4 mins 30 secs) Despite the drop-outs, the turnout was excellent and genuinely representative – a heavy European component split between the UK and the rest of Europe, a strong French contingent, players from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, and Norway, a good number of Americans and a couple of Canadians (including Chris Brand), around 10 Australians, and a couple of Kiwis (Dominick Stephens and Craig Purcell). The local Greek contingent, given the Athens club had only been running for about 18 months, was especially impressive (3 mins 30 secs) Tournament format: three regular rounds followed by a fourth round of tiered top boards. Rather than a single top board, the format featured seven simultaneous top boards – the top 7 players went to the premier board, players 8–14 played the second tier, 15–21 the third, and so on down through the field. Crucially, players who volunteered to sit out for round four to help with numbers kept their ranking position (7 mins) Ken and Gavin discuss how the tiered format means the fourth round is never a dead rubber – every board is still competing for something meaningful (8 mins 15 secs) Discussion of the central clock arrangement: effectively federation-based rather than a literal single clock, with the two main venues coordinating their start times by communication (9 mins 30 secs) The venues The main venue was the upstairs function space of a beachside restaurant operation – excellent location right on the waterfront, but somewhat cramped for negotiations once all the boards were in (9 mins 45 secs) As a result, boards were redistributed to the secondary venue: the Anchor bar, about 150–200 metres down the road. Gavin played two games in each location and considered the Anchor the better play space – more open, well ventilated, and with a large covered outdoor area next to a (drained) pool (11 mins) The colour-coded sash system made it easy to identify players by country but created the amusing challenge of locating your specific Italy in a room full of Italys from different boards (13 mins) The third venue – an outdoor shaded area – was reserved for the premier top board. Unlike Milan's car park, this one had good shade and plenty of room for spectators around the giant shadow board (13 mins 30 secs) Pre-tournament social activities Gavin outlines the structure: you could do as much or as little as you liked. He landed well due to a useful 5.5-hour Singapore layover that helped reset his body clock, and flew over on the same flight as tournament director Jamal Blakkarly (16 mins) They were met at Athens airport by Spyros, his wife, and daughter, who drove them to breakfast at a beautiful harbour-side restaurant in one of the small inlet bays east of Piraeus (18 mins 15 secs) Pre-tournament island stay: Gavin spent two days on Serifos, the island Spyros recommended and which has personal significance to his family (his grandfather was christened there). Spyros provided a detailed Google Map of the best spots. With the tourist season barely starting, Gavin got excellent last-minute accommodation at a family-run hotel and had the beaches almost entirely to himself (18 mins 45 secs) The island was so off-season that locals were literally still painting their furniture and kerbs in preparation. Gavin did the recommended hikes and swims, and the hotel gifted him a dry-bag left behind by a previous guest (20 mins 30 secs) Back in Athens overnight, Gavin caught up with a multinational squad of players including Shane, Brandon, Max, Zoe, Justin Law, Bradley Grace, and Karthik. They had dinner at an Italian restaurant with the Acropolis lit up above them (22 mins 30 secs) Hydra day trip (Wednesday): players caught the fast ferry from Piraeus out to Hydra (about 1.5 hrs). The island has a refined Venetian-Greek port feel, with rustic paths and rock beaches beyond. The group visited the Museum of the 1821 Greek Revolution, full of local history and artefacts. Gavin wore one of his Diplomacy shirts and ended up being an ambassador for the hobby to an American grandmother and her debate-champion granddaughter from North Carolina – and pointed them towards David Hood and the local hobby there (24 mins 15 secs) The water temperature at the beach was about 4–5 degrees colder than Australia, which meant the Europeans loved it and Gavin did not go in (26 mins 30 secs) Acropolis and Athens tour (Thursday): guided tour of the Acropolis by what Spyros described as the best guides operating there, followed by a walk through the Plaka and past the Panathenaic Stadium (venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896), then a seafood lunch at a beautiful harbourside restaurant (30 mins) Temple of Poseidon (Thursday evening): the most popular activity – the bus was packed. About halfway there, Spyros took everyone on an unannounced detour to a beach bar where they had the place to themselves, a wonderful surprise. The Temple itself sits on a peninsula with 270-degree sea views. Spyros told the story of how the Aegean got its name from that location, and a huge group photo was taken (31 mins 15 secs) Tournament production values Gavin describes the production as setting new high-water marks for tournament organisation – high enough that the Chicago 2027 organising team would be wondering how to match it. Every player had a colour-coded sash matching their country, a branded WDC Athens notepad in their country colour, and a matching pen for every round (33 mins) The awards were 3D-printed Greek god statues for the podium finishers, complemented by a full suite of themed awards for the top players in each country and for notable gameplay (34 min) Special awards included: the Ajax Award for 8th place overall (the brilliant fighter who just missed out); the Archimedes Award for the most innovative play; the Leonidas Award for the player who fought on against insurmountable odds; and professionally screen-printed awards for best performance as each of the seven Great Powers (35 mins 45 secs) Gavin's games Round 1 – France – Board: Agkystri (View game) Gavin introduces his first game and the board composition: he played France, with Danae Stamataki (Austria-Hungary, local Greek player who topped the board on 10 supply centres and won best Austria), Sabrina Ahuja "Sabi" as England, Brian Ecton as Germany, Jean-Louis Delattre as Italy, Teo Ananiadis as Russia, and Frank Oosterom from the Netherlands as Turkey (37 mins 15 secs) The plan was a Western Triple working with England and Germany, with the goal of neutralising a strong-looking Italy early. It didn't come together as intended (37 mins 45 secs) The infamous mis-order: Gavin had two builds and intended fleet Brest plus a second build. Instead he built fleet Brest and placed the build directly in MAO, effectively waiving his second build. The DBN commentators interpreted this as a genius strategic waive; Ken's interpretation was somewhat more grounded. Gavin confirms Ken was correct (39 mins) The other players on the board didn't share DBN's generous reading of the situation. Germany immediately moved into Burgundy and kept flipping between fronts as his position allowed. Italy kept pressing France throughout. Gavin found himself squeezed down to a single unit in the English Channel (40 mins 30 secs) Final turn plan: England agreed to convoy an army across to Picardy to support Gavin back into Brest. Instead, Sabi walked into an open Paris. Gavin ended the game with zero supply centres and was eliminated (42 mins 15 secs) Gavin notes he made his disappointment known professionally, and that he subsequently had a drink with Sabi – but not that night (44 mins 15 secs) Round 2 – England – Board: Lemnos Not covered by DBN. Gavin played England; the board included Dominick Stephens (New Zealand) as Germany, Chris Brand (Canada) as Russia, Ruben Sanchez as Italy, Roberto Perego (Italy) as France, Robert Schuppe as Turkey, and Anastasia "Nastja" Styles as Austria-Hungary (46 mins) The plan was a Northern Alliance of England, Germany, and Russia. It unravelled immediately when Chris opened Moscow to Livonia and Dominick interpreted it as aggressive – resulting in a Germany-Russia war from the outset (46 mins 15 secs) Gavin adapted: knowing Germany was occupied in the east, he gave Russia some space and opened into Belgium, with Dominick and Chris both honouring his request to take Norway unopposed via fleet (46 mins 45 secs) Dominick and Gavin worked to grind down Roberto Perego's France, who ground out a hard-fought game staying alive on 2 centres. Ruben Sanchez's Italy played a deft game, flipping between alliances with Turkey and Austria (49 mins 15 secs) Dominick topped the board on 10; Ruben came in at 9; Gavin finished at 7. The game was meant to run to 1909 but drew earlier when the position stabilised. Gavin reflects he may have drawn too early, with both Dominick and Ruben suggesting he had room to push for another two centres (50 mins) Round 3 – Germany – Board: Symi (View game) Gavin played Germany. The board included Shane Armstrong (Australia) as France, Mikalis Kamaritis as Italy, Alex Maslow (USA) as Russia, Steven Hogue (USA) as Austria, Alex Lebedev (Russia) as England, and Jack Johns as Turkey (51 mins 15 secs) The strategic context: only Mikalis Kamaritis and Alex Lebedev were realistically in contention for the top board from this game. Shane and Gavin identified this early and committed to supporting the player they believed deserved to be there (52 mins 45 secs) Shane and Gavin opened with a Sealion against England, while Gavin also walked a careful line with Alex Lebedev, who initially felt more threatened by France than Germany. Austria was eliminated in 1903, and England in 1904 (53 mins 45 secs) A notable moment: Gavin slipped an army from the North Sea into an unoccupied London – a move he acknowledged was unnecessary, created friction with Alex Lebedev, and which he would not make again. He apologised on the day (56 mins 15 secs) Mikalis told Gavin and Shane to wait until 1905 – and delivered. He launched from his eastern position, took two dots off Russia and one off Turkey in a single year, then steamrolled from there. Alex Maslow was a strong and enjoyable player who nearly flipped the alliance but ultimately couldn't (56 mins 15 secs) The game agreed to a draw of 10-10-14 (Shane-Gavin-Mikalis), which the three felt would get Mikalis comfortably onto the top board. In the final adjudication Mikalis took one extra dot away from Shane, making the final scores 15-10-9 (58 mins 15 secs) Round 4 – Austria – Board: Myconos (View game) Gavin made it onto the fourth round, placed into the 6th top board. The board featured Shane Armstrong again as Turkey, Emmett Wainwright as England, Patrick Jacobson as France, Nathan Lester as Germany, Cameron Taylor as Italy, and Richard Bolton as Russia (59 mins 30 secs) The standout introduction: Nathan Lester, son of Dan Lester (who Gavin played against at Bangkok WDC). Same voice, same playing style, same persuasive meta-game arguments – but with a mullet and dressed like he's in an 80s rock video, and without the beard-stroking (1 hr 0 mins 45 secs) Gavin and Shane, having just played together in Round 3, ended up as Austria and Turkey respectively – not a natural alliance. Gavin didn't trust it but it held. Italy and France both kept fighting hard throughout (59 mins 45 secs) The game drew in 1906, with Shane and Emmett both finishing on 8, Gavin on 6 as Austria. Everyone then rushed across the road to watch the top board (1 hr 3 mins 45 secs) The top board Ken asks about Mikalis's diplomatic style. Gavin: exceptional situational awareness, communicates clearly and directly, asked and answered the "what do you want from this game?" question in a way that built immediate trust, and was good to his word on timing (1 hr 4 mins) Gavin arrived at the top board mid-1906 (his own game had just drawn). The top board was played outdoors under a well-shaded tree with plenty of room for negotiations, guarded by two or three people ensuring other players and passing members of the public couldn't crowd the board (1 hr 5 mins) The giant shadow board: a massive life-size replica board was set up nearby so all spectators could follow the game without approaching the real board. Andrew Goff read out the orders and the shadow board was updated after each adjudication – the same setup used at Milan WDC (1 hr 7 mins 45 secs) When Gavin arrived, he felt Bradley Grace had the game. The shift came late – Mikalis made a decisive move in the endgame that separated him from a closely matched France/Germany contest (1 hr 9 mins) Congratulations to Mikalis Kamaritis – well deserved, Gavin says. And to Bradley Grace: so close, but it will happen (1 hr 9 mins) The awards ceremony included Mikalis receiving both the championship belt and a traditional olive laurel wreath – a detail that was not captured in the DBN stream. Ken flags this as something future broadcasts should consider covering (1 hr 11 mins 15 secs) A Best Shane Cubis Award was also created – won by a Greek player who loudly lobbied Spyros for an award on the basis of how much he'd helped out. An AI-generated image of Shane Cubis in 1901 attire featured on the award, to the complete bafflement of the European and American contingents (1 hr 12 mins 50 secs) Game hobby and future WDCs The Chicago Windy City Weasels delivered a presentation promoting WDC 2027, enthusiastically received by the assembled players (1 hr 13 mins 15 secs) The 2028 bid: Melbourne was the only bid, and it was unanimously approved. Andrew Goff (Goffy) presented it. WDC 2028 Melbourne will be held at the MCG – the Melbourne Cricket Ground – with the conference rooms used for regular play, and the premier top board played on the MCG wicket itself. The countdown timer will run on the MCG scoreboard. Notionally scheduled for the last weekend of February 2028 – the weekend after the Formula One Grand Prix and the weekend before the first AFL round (1 hr 14 mins 30 secs) For international context: roughly equivalent to playing at Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, the Camp Nou, or Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena. English players will recognise the MCG as where English cricket hopes traditionally come to die (1 hr 15 mins 15 secs) Also at the game hobby: a unanimous vote to amend and modernise the WDC charter, which dates from around 2000–2001 and doesn't reflect current online play, email communication, or the organisational structures of the Asia-Pacific and European hobbies. Four representatives (from NADF, the Asia-Pacific Diplomacy Association, and the European and UK hobbies) will draft amendments to be presented at WDC 2027 Chicago, with ratification at WDC 2028 Melbourne (1 hr 18 mins) Wrap up Gavin acknowledges the full organising effort: approximately 10 people working behind the scenes alongside Spyros and Jamal to make everything run. The Greek hobby and Athens Diplomacy Club can be enormously proud (1 hr 20 mins 30 secs) The Armistice Party: held between rounds three and four in the venue near the pool area. A DJ with a custom app allowed all attending players to nominate up to 10 songs each, with the crowd then voting in real time from four options for what came next. Gavin describes it as stunningly well thought through (1 hr 22 mins) Ken summarises: meticulously planned, wonderful venue, brilliant location, great games, fantastic people. Gavin: you got it in one. Thank you to Spyros, Jamal, and everyone they played with (1 hr 23 mins) Addendum – recorded one week later Ken and Gavin explain the addendum: a few things were either forgotten or lost in the original recording, so they've caught up a week later to cover them (1 hr 25 mins 45 secs) The Cane Toad The Cane Toad tournament will not run in 2026 – Gavin has made the decision to rest it for the year and bring it back bigger and better in 2027 (1 hr 26 mins 30 secs) Reasons: Gavin no longer lives in Brisbane where the tournament has historically been based, and several attempts to get a local game going have been completely unsuccessful. He feels it would be unfair to interstate players to travel to Queensland only to play mostly other interstate players rather than a meaningful proportion of locals (1 hr 27 mins 30 secs) He also flags cost-of-living pressures and fuel costs as factors, noting that the fuel excise which had been removed is about to be reinstated (1 hr 28 mins 45 secs) Ken and Gavin have a brief riff on whether cane toads actually hibernate, and whether the tournament might one day move to a different Queensland location (1 hr 28 mins 45 secs) Gavin shares a long-held dream of running the Cane Toad on the beach under a sun-safe setup. Council regulations require public liability insurance – but the Asia Pacific Diplomacy Association is in the process of organising exactly that for tournament directors, which may open the door in future (1 hr 29 mins 15 secs) Tournament news The Sydney Cup is on the weekend of 4–5 July. Gavin would love to go but has used up his diplomacy credits between Greece and starting a new job – it'll have to stay in the bank for now (1 hr 30 mins 45 secs) A New Zealand tournament is being discussed for the week before WDC 2028 Melbourne (late February 2028). Three New Zealand players who attended WDC 2026 in Athens have flagged interest in hosting something, on the logic that if you're travelling all the way from Europe or the US, a short hop across the Tasman to New Zealand is well worth building into the itinerary (1 hr 32 mins) Ken enthusiastically endorses the idea and encourages anyone planning for WDC 2028 Melbourne to factor in a week in New Zealand beforehand (1 hr 33 mins 30 secs) Challenge for next episode Over his birthday lunch, Gavin's son surprised him with an accurate recall of his WDC result. This leads Gavin to issue a challenge for the next episode: both Ken and Gavin will do some homework and come back with three or four online diplomacy resources that people may not know about, to raise awareness of what the community has put together over the years (1 hr 34 mins 45 secs) Around the grounds VDiplomacy gets an introduction for any listeners who aren't familiar: a sibling platform to WebDiplomacy, it hosts classic games but is particularly known for its range of variants (1 hr 36 mins 30 secs) The Dionysus Reimagined game recap – the ancient Greece variant Ken and Gavin set up in the lead-up to WDC Athens. Ken soloed, eliminating Gavin in the final year. Gavin notes that technically his last dot was taken so late that his result registers as a survive rather than an elimination (1 hr 38 mins 45 secs) Gavin played Athens and found himself defending on all fronts from early on: Sparta (who built only armies and had nowhere to go but north), the Macedonians pressing from the north, Byzantium late in the game, and Rhodes. Ken played Byzantium and credits his early token luck as a key advantage, picking up all his bid supply centres including one he expected to bounce – giving him fleet dominance in the Aegean from the start (1 hr 40 mins) The bid mechanics are recapped for any listeners unfamiliar with the variant: each player has 4 tokens to bid on non-core supply centres; outbid or bounce and you don't get the build. Ken's fortunate opening bids gave him a decisive early position (1 hr 40 mins 30 secs) A practical tip for vDiplomacy players: always open the large map after adjudication. The small map can omit orders that didn't go through, making moves look different from what was actually played. Ken noted several instances in the Dionysus game where support orders that failed simply weren't visible on the small map (1 hr 45 mins 45 secs) Ken congratulates himself on the win and notes the ratings gap between the two has now closed to around 100 points (1 hr 47 mins 30 secs) New game announced: Gavin has set up a Pirates game titled Ahoy Mateys on vDiplomacy. Gunboat, 2-day 2-hour phase length. Ken explains the extra 2 hours: it gradually shifts the adjudication time back toward Australian time zones in games where everyone readies up early (1 hr 48 mins) Pirates variant overview: a 13-player variant set in the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean, created by Gavin in collaboration with Ollie (the vDiplomacy site administrator). The 13 players are broken into three factions (1 hr 51 mins 45 secs): Europeans – Spain, England, France, and Holland, who nominally control supply centres across the map but must capture them to make them count Pirates – five pirates, four historical (Montbas, Brasiliano, de la Cueva, and Johnson) and one fictitious: El Guapo, borrowed from the movie The Three Amigos Privateers – one per European power, operating as private navies with letters patent. They can attack anyone except their sponsoring power (and vice versa). The Dunkirkers serve Spain, Henry Morgan serves England, François Le Jones serves France, and the Rocherson serves Holland Unit rules: all units are fleets, but there are two types – Clippers (move up to two spaces, standard attack strength) and Frigates (move one space, attack at 1.5x strength). A single clipper cannot defend against an attacking frigate, but a clipper supported by another clipper can. Five marked spots on the board allow transformation between unit types (1 hr 57 mins 45 secs) Special rules: a voodoo witch's hut in Cuba allows a fleet on the north coast to teleport to the south coast and vice versa. And a 14th non-playing character – a Hurricane – spins up each storm season in a random sea territory, moves randomly in the fall turn, and destroys anything in its path with an effectively unstoppable attack strength, also resetting any supply centre it passes through to neutral (1 hr 59 mins) Ken commits to reading the full rules before play begins, notes Pirates has a genuine following on vDiplomacy with games regularly in progress, and suspects he may get slaughtered (2 hr 1 min 15 secs) Gavin and Ken wrap up the show (2 hr 2 mins 15 secs) Venue: At home Drinks for the interview: Ken: One of his home brews – a lager with a bit of a kick Gavin: A Baliamo Nero d'Avola from Sicily – opened two weeks prior, which he noted had become a little sour and bitter compared to its fresh opening, much like his first round at the tournament Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment… or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Football is a global phenomenon. No matter which one you're talking about, coloquially. In this case we're talking Futbol, because of Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou. We talk with Brad Hintze and Antonio Ortega from Crestron about how AV transformed this stadium.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brad Hintze – CrestronAntonio Ortega – CrestronSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kris is joined by Matty and Graeme to react to the huge news of Anthony Gordon signing for FC Barcelona. The lads break down what the move means for Gordon's career, how he fits into Barcelona's system, the reaction from fans, and what it could mean for Newcastle United. Expect plenty of debate, strong opinions, and a few bold predictions along the way. Was this the right move for Gordon? Can he handle the pressure of the Camp Nou? And where does this leave Barcelona heading into the new season? Kris, Matty and Graeme have plenty to say.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Between Books and Ball Games: Laia's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-05-29-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El cel era blau i el sol brillava amb força aquell dia de primavera.En: The sky was blue, and the sun shone brightly on that spring day.Ca: La Laia estava asseguda a casa seva, envoltada de llibres i apunts.En: Laia was sitting at her home, surrounded by books and notes.Ca: Els exàmens finals s'acostaven i la pressió de la seva família es feia sentir com un mur insalvable.En: The final exams were approaching, and the pressure from her family felt like an insurmountable wall.Ca: La seva mare volia que estudiés dret, però la Laia somiava amb literatura.En: Her mother wanted her to study law, but Laia dreamed of literature.Ca: Marçal, el seu millor amic, li envià un missatge: "Laia, avui juga el Barça al Camp Nou! Necessites un descans, vine amb mi!".En: Marçal, her best friend, sent her a message: "Laia, today Barça is playing at Camp Nou! You need a break, come with me!"Ca: La Laia dubtava.En: Laia hesitated.Ca: Volia anar, però temia perdre temps per estudiar.En: She wanted to go but feared losing study time.Ca: Finalment, va decidir seguir el consell de Marçal, almenys per un moment, i van anar al partit.En: Finally, she decided to heed Marçal's advice, at least for a moment, and they went to the game.Ca: El Camp Nou estava ple de vida.En: Camp Nou was full of life.Ca: Les senyeres onejaven i el públic cantava amb passió.En: The senyeres waved, and the crowd sang passionately.Ca: L'ambient era electric i la Laia se sentia atrapada per aquella energia.En: The atmosphere was electric, and Laia felt captivated by that energy.Ca: Mentre mirava el partit, per un moment oblidà la pressió dels exàmens.En: As she watched the game, she momentarily forgot the exam pressure.Ca: De sobte, una notificació li va fer vibrar el mòbil.En: Suddenly, a notification made her phone vibrate.Ca: Era un missatge de la seva mare: "Hem rebut una oferta perquè parlis amb un prestigiós advocat. És una gran oportunitat!".En: It was a message from her mother: "We've received an offer for you to speak with a prestigious lawyer. It's a great opportunity!"Ca: Els dubtes van embargar la Laia.En: Doubts flooded Laia.Ca: Havia de triar entre seguir el seu somni o complaure la seva família.En: She had to choose between following her dream or pleasing her family.Ca: Marçal ho notà i li digué: "Laia, només tens una vida. Escolta el teu cor".En: Marçal noticed and said to her: "Laia, you only have one life. Listen to your heart."Ca: Les paraules de Marçal la van calmar.En: Marçal's words calmed her.Ca: Sabia que havia de prendre una decisió pel que veritablement importava per a ella.En: She knew she had to make a decision about what truly mattered to her.Ca: Després del partit, la Laia i en Marçal van caminar pel barri de Les Corts.En: After the match, Laia and Marçal walked through the Les Corts neighborhood.Ca: "Gràcies per portar-me avui. M'ha ajudat molt", va dir ella.En: "Thank you for bringing me today. It helped me a lot," she said.Ca: Estava decidida.En: She was determined.Ca: Volia demostrar que la literatura era la seva vocació.En: She wanted to prove that literature was her vocation.Ca: Marçal somrigué i li digué: "Jo sempre estaré al teu costat".En: Marçal smiled and said, "I will always be by your side."Ca: En els exàmens, la Laia va donar el millor de si mateixa.En: During the exams, Laia gave her best.Ca: Es va sentir segura i satisfeta amb el que havia après.En: She felt confident and satisfied with what she had learned.Ca: Quan van arribar els resultats, va veure que havia obtingut excel·lents qualificacions.En: When the results came, she saw she had achieved excellent grades.Ca: Amb aquell èxit, la Laia va parlar amb la seva família.En: With that success, Laia spoke with her family.Ca: Els va explicar la seva passió i com havia demostrat que era capaç.En: She explained her passion and how she had proven she was capable.Ca: Poc a poc, la van entendre i acceptar la seva decisió.En: Gradually, they understood and accepted her decision.Ca: La Laia començava a veure el futur amb esperança.En: Laia began to see the future with hope.Ca: Havia après a escoltar-se a si mateixa i a no defraudar els seus propis somnis.En: She had learned to listen to herself and not betray her own dreams.Ca: I al seu costat, sempre hi hauria el somriure còmplice d'en Marçal, el seu amic fidel.En: And by her side would always be the supportive smile of Marçal, her loyal friend. Vocabulary Words:the sky: el celto shine: brillarsurrounded: envoltadanotes: apuntsapproaching: s'acostavenpressure: pressióinsurmountable: insalvableto dream: somiarto hesitate: dubtarto heed: seguirelectric: electriccaptivated: atrapadathe atmosphere: l'ambientnotification: notificacióto vibrate: vibrarprestigious: prestigiósdoubts: dubtesto flood: embargarto notice: notarthe heart: el corto calm: calmartruly: veritablementto matter: importarneighborhood: barridetermined: decididavocation: vocacióto prove: demostrarsatisfied: satisfetacapable: capaçto betray: defraudar

Send us Fan MailSam, Rik and Toni talk about Robert Lewandowski's Camp Nou farewell in the 3-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday. The Polish striker has won three La Liga titles in four seasons with the Catalan giants. How big is his Blagurana legend?Support the showFor bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join our Patreon: patreon.com/siemprepod

Resumen de la jornada de fútbol. Cerramos conexiones con el Camp Nou y el Ibercaja de Zaragoza. La celebración del ascenso del Racing a Primera. MotoGP, PGA de golf y Giro de Italia

Escucha la primera parte del Barcelona - Betis, partido correspondiente a la jornada 37, con la despedida de Lewandowski del Camp Nou. 

El FC Barcelona se proclama campeón de la Copa de la Reina por tercera vez consecutiva, el Racing de Santander consigue el ascenso a Primera División y charlamos con su técnico José Alberto y con su expresidente Miguel Ángel Revilla. Tras escuchar a José Mourinho en rueda de prensa, el Sanedrín debate sobre la posibilidad de que el técnico portugués vuelva a ser entrenador del Real Madrid. Lewandowski deja el FC Barcelona y se despedirá del Camp Nou. Antoine Griezmann jugará su último partido en el Metropolitano. Repasamos la lucha por la permanencia y el Manchester City gana la FA Cup frente al Chelsea. 

El FC Barcelona se proclama campeón de la Copa de la Reina por tercera vez consecutiva, el Racing de Santander consigue el ascenso a Primera División y charlamos con su técnico José Alberto y con su expresidente Miguel Ángel Revilla. Tras escuchar a José Mourinho en rueda de prensa, el Sanedrín debate sobre la posibilidad de que el técnico portugués vuelva a ser entrenador del Real Madrid. Lewandowski deja el FC Barcelona y se despedirá del Camp Nou. Antoine Griezmann jugará su último partido en el Metropolitano. Repasamos la lucha por la permanencia y el Manchester City gana la FA Cup frente al Chelsea. 

MARCADOR (22:00 - 23:00): La victoria culé sobre el Real Betis para despedir a Robert Lewandwoski en el Camp Nou See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barcelona are crowned La Liga champions after defeating Real Madrid at the Camp Nou. How has Hansi Flick galvanised this exciting young Barcelona side, and just how far can this new generation go in the seasons ahead? Meanwhile, the pressure is mounting on Real Madrid CF after one of the most disappointing campaigns in the club's recent history. Reports of dressing-room unrest, including an alleged bust-up between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, have only added to the chaos. With questions being asked from top to bottom, could José Mourinho be the man to restore order at the Bernabéu next season? 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. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El Clásico once again delivered drama, but Barcelona didn't just beat Real Madrid - they dismantled them. In the first Clásico at the renovated Camp Nou, Barça showed exactly why they've dominated this season's La Liga by exposing just how broken Real Madrid are.Andy is joined by David Cartlidge to dissect it all: a stunning Marcus Rashford free-kick, the electric Camp Nou, and how Real Madrid's current state can be summed up by an altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni.Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: 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!***On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the international game and from Europe.Arsenal edge West Ham 1-0 to stay firmly in control of the Premier League title race amid late VAR controversy.Mikel Arteta backs officials after West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser is ruled out following a dramatic VAR review.Reaction from Arteta after a huge week that also saw Arsenal book their place in the Champions League final against PSG.West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen calls for more consistency from Premier League referees after the controversial finish.Nuno Espirito Santo questions why similar incidents have produced different outcomes in previous matches.Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy debate the key VAR decision on Sunday Kickback in the OTB Football Podcast feed.Jeff Hendrick joins Off The Ball Breakfast to praise Arsenal's “phenomenal” campaign under Mikel Arteta.Nottingham Forest and Leeds United secure Premier League football for next season after West Ham's defeat.Aston Villa remain fifth after a dramatic 2-2 draw at Burnley as Unai Emery defends his players' performance.Everton's European hopes suffer another setback after Crystal Palace battle back for a draw at Selhurst Park.Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham cannot relax in the relegation fight ahead of a crucial clash with Leeds.Celtic defeat Rangers 3-1 in the Old Firm derby as Daizen Maeda stars to keep the Scottish Premiership race alive.Barcelona clinch the La Liga title with a statement 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou.Troy Parrott scores a brilliant goal for AZ Alkmaar against Feyenoord after having an earlier strike ruled out offside.Injury blow for Johnny Kenny as the Republic of Ireland striker faces a spell out with knee ligament damage ahead of the summer internationals.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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Protagonistas, análisis y reacciones del triunfo azulgrana en el Camp Nou para lograr el 29.º título de Liga de su historia. Charlamos en exclusiva con Fermín López minutos después de proclamarse campeón. 'El Sanedrín' analiza todo el partido, así como Manu Carreño y Ramón Besa. Por último, lesión de Nico Williams a un mes del Mundial y el Real Oviedo puede descender a Segunda este lunes.

Escuchamos a todos los protagonistas en el Camp Nou después de que el FC Barcelona haya tumbado al Real Madrid en el Clásico para levantar así su segunda liga consecutiva. Además, charlamos con Ramón Besa, Manu Carreño y con Fermín López en exclusiva. 

Javi Herráez, Antón Meana, Antonio Romero y resto de miembros de 'El Sanedrín' analizan las consecuencias de la derrota del Real Madrid con el foco puesto en Kylian Mbappé. Además, última hora de la lesión de Nico Williams y la situación de un Real Oviedo que puede descender este lunes.

Javi Herráez, Antón Meana, Antonio Romero y resto de miembros de 'El Sanedrín' analizan las consecuencias de la derrota del Real Madrid con el foco puesto en Kylian Mbappé. Además, última hora de la lesión de Nico Williams y la situación de un Real Oviedo que puede descender este lunes.

Escuchamos a todos los protagonistas en el Camp Nou después de que el FC Barcelona haya tumbado al Real Madrid en el Clásico para levantar así su segunda liga consecutiva. Además, charlamos con Ramón Besa, Manu Carreño y con Fermín López en exclusiva. 

Protagonistas, análisis y reacciones del triunfo azulgrana en el Camp Nou para lograr el 29.º título de Liga de su historia. Charlamos en exclusiva con Fermín López minutos después de proclamarse campeón. 'El Sanedrín' analiza todo el partido, así como Manu Carreño y Ramón Besa. Por último, lesión de Nico Williams a un mes del Mundial y el Real Oviedo puede descender a Segunda este lunes.

Axel Torres define en el último tramo de Carrusel Deportivo las tres claves del encuentro en el Camp Nou que pueden decidir el campeonato liguero. 

Novedades en el futuro de Julián Alvarez en el Atlético, de mano de Pedro Fullana. Además, análisis del empate entre Real Betis y Real Sociedad, así como previa del Clásico en el Camp Nou. Javi Herráez, Tomás Roncero, Axel Torres, Lluís Flaquer, Santi Ovalle... dan las claves del partido. 

Axel Torres define en el último tramo de Carrusel Deportivo las tres claves del encuentro en el Camp Nou que pueden decidir el campeonato liguero. 

Novedades en el futuro de Julián Alvarez en el Atlético, de mano de Pedro Fullana. Además, análisis del empate entre Real Betis y Real Sociedad, así como previa del Clásico en el Camp Nou. Javi Herráez, Tomás Roncero, Axel Torres, Lluís Flaquer, Santi Ovalle... dan las claves del partido. 

From Sallent de Llobregat to the Camp Nou, Joan García has completed the ultimate homecoming to become the new guardian of the Blaugrana net. In this episode, we break down how the former Espanyol standout transitioned to his childhood dream club to become one of La Liga's most reliable shot-stoppers under Hansi Flick. We analyze the stats behind his incredible 78.75% save rate, his seamless ability to play out from the back, and that massive performance in the Spanish Super Cup final. Join us as we explore why Joan García isn't just a goalkeeper, but the local hero Barcelona's future is built upon. Joan García Barcelona, FC Barcelona goalkeeper, Joan García stats 2026, La Liga clean sheets, Hansi Flick tactics

From the shadows of Old Trafford to the spotlight of Catalonia, Marcus Rashford's loan move to FC Barcelona has redefined his career. In this episode, we analyze the "Flick Effect" and how Hansi Flick's high-intensity system unlocked a more direct, clinical version of the English forward. We break down the stats behind his 24 goal involvements, his tactical evolution into a pressing machine, and the off-pitch maturity that has won over the Blaugrana faithful. Join us as we discuss whether Barça will make his stay permanent and if this is the best version of Rashford we've ever seen.Marcus Rashford Barcelona, Hansi Flick tactics, Rashford transfer news, La Liga top scorers, Barcelona player ratings

In this episode, Troy and Carlos analyze recent Champions League matches, discuss tactical insights, and preview the upcoming El Clasico with a focus on the implications for La Liga. They also delve into Barcelona's women's team success and the evolving landscape of women's football. Key topics: Overview of recent Champions League quarterfinals, with a focus on Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid Tactical differences between teams like Arsenal and Barcelona in knockout tournaments Predictions for the Champions League semi-finals and potential winners Barcelona's current league standing and the significance of El Clasico for La Liga title Deep dive into team rotations, player performances, and squad depth at Barcelona Future outlook for young talents like Lamine and Rooney The importance of squad rotation and coaching strategies under Hansi Flick Preview of El Clasico: key lineups, potential surprises, and emotional spectacle The emotional significance of beating Real Madrid at Camp Nou and clinching the league Women's football: Barcelona Femeni's upcoming Champions League final appearance against Lyon Growth of women's football in Spain and the USA The importance of infrastructure, youth development, and investment in women's teams Cultural and societal factors influencing football development in different regions Timestamps: 00:00 - Champions League quarterfinal insights: Atletico Madrid out, Bayern vs PSG preview02:44 - Arsenal's tactical resilience and what Barcelona might learn05:05 - Predicting the Champions League semi-final outcomes06:13 - Defensive weaknesses at Bayern and PSG leading to unpredictable results09:01 - Arsenal's underdog story and their defensive strength12:20 - La Liga race: importance of El Clasico for the title15:24 - Team rotation, squad depth, and player development at Barcelona19:36 - Future prospects for young talents like Lamine and Rooney23:14 - Analyzing coaching strategies: Flick's rotation and system management28:44 - Previewing El Clasico: lineups, surprises, and atmosphere35:01 - The emotional and psychological factors going into the big match42:07 - The Barcelona Femeni's recent Champions League run and key players45:43 - Growth of women's football globally and in Spain50:17 - Cultural differences and investment in women's teams worldwide54:53 - Expectations for the upcoming women's Champions League final59:36 - Speculation about club dynamics, player transfers, and future challenges63:03 - Celebratory potential of winning La Liga against Real Madrid66:13 - Summary and final remarks on Barcelona's season and upcoming legends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Me siento incapaz de descifrar la frase "en el fútbol hay demasiado hombre". La pronunció la ministra de Educación tras ser interpelada por si el deporte rey es uno de los escollos de su cartera. Seguiremos rascando, por si nos regala su señoría más hebritas de las que tirar y de paso, algún argumento.Demasiados puntos de diferencia entre los 2 gallos de la liga, eso sí, el Barça se vio obligado a retrasar alirón como poco, hasta el Clásico. El Madrid optó por susto y no muerte: el pasillo no… pero quizá fiesta 'titulera' sí sentados en primera línea del Camp Nou. Y es que los culés tienen demasiados motivos para empezar a descorchar: Hansi Flick, que se encontró el primer día con caras estupefactas (¿qué hace este alemán aquí?). La Masía, con esa máquina expendedora de talentosos (para la zaga, para ser cerebrito, para ser arietes con colmillos afilados). Los directivos, esos que intentan bajar la media de calidad de su equipo y casi nunca lo consiguen. Y, por supuesto, los aficionados, que siguen siendo el mejor patrimonio de nuestra liga, no hay encorbatado o política que merme sus capacidades.Demasiados sueños heredados para mañana en Londres. A todos los hombres y mujeres rojiblancas, el guionista planetario les debe una recompensa de Champions. Una final con final feliz estaría muy bien. Y para ello deseamos que aterricen en la casa del Arsenal con su óptima versión y los propósitos claros: mejor decidir que pastorear, mejor proponer que agachar, mejor atacar que obligarse a defender.¿Demasiados espectadores viendo el vuelo del Barça femenino? ¿60 mil seguidores jaleando a mujeres futbolistas que quieren y pueden reinar otra vez en el continente? Los hombres de can Barça no atinan con lo de Europa. Ellas, con maravillosa recurrencia. En fin. Demasiados "demasiados". Es lunes, perdón.

Tomás Roncero y Jordi Martí se pican en el 'Carrusel Canalla' después de la victoria del Real Madrid en Cornellà a una semana del 'Clásico' de Liga en el Camp Nou.

After two years away, Barcelona have returned to Camp Nou. When finished, it will be the biggest football stadium in Europe and a much-needed financial lifeline for Barcelona.However, what does this mean for local fans? Will inflated ticket prices and the rise of tourism sanitise the experience? Andy visited the new Camp Nou to find out…Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: 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!***On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, we take you through the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal 1st legs. We discuss the madness of Trent Alexander-Arnold, the "esteem" with which Harry Kane is held, the importance of Kai Havertz's winning goal and another bizarre handball incident at the Camp Nou.Plus, we share our thoughts on the massive bummer that is the Patrick Agyemang injury and JJ takes us through his interactions with nature while over in Ireland.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! We've got a brand new Mailbag out for your right now talking Pedri, Leicester, Levy and more!Also, "World Cup Madness" has wrapped up on PLUS. If you're looking to get caught up, here's what we have for you:-Episode 1 - Tournament to determine the greatest USMNT World Cup matches of all time-Episode 2 - Tournament to determine the worst USMNT World Cup matches of all time-Episode 3 - Tournament to determine the best USMNT player going into this World Cup and the best overall player going into this World CupTo 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/ - Spring has sprung, you've 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.

Atlético Madrid pulled off a shock victory at Camp Nou for the first time since 2006! So, how did they do it and what do they have to do in the second leg to secure their place in the final four?David Cartlidge joins Dotun & Andy to discuss that. Plus, Bayern Munich get a big win at the Bernabéu - all credit to Vincent Kompany and his side, or was the defeat a self-inflicted one for Los Blancos? And finally, a tribute to one of football's greatest men, Mircea Lucescu, who has sadly died at the age of 80.Ask us a question on X, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: 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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arne Slot remains under pressure as Liverpool manager after the Reds were dominated by European champions PSG at the Parc des Princes in Paris. But, with only a two-goal deficit, do the Anfield side still have a chance in this tie?Steve Crossman is joined by ex-Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam, former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, senior football reporter Ian Dennis and French football journalist Julien Laurens to dissect Wednesday night's game. And you'll hear from Reds boss Arne Slot.Later in the show, reporter Mike Minay and Spanish journalist Ernest Macia explain how Diego Simeone made history with Atletico Madrid at Barcelona's Camp Nou.Timecodes 03:00 Does this move the dial at all on Slot's future? 04:45 “Playing a back 5 sends the wrong message” 05:30 Did Slot betray his and Liverpool's principles? 12:50 Van Dijk on the back 5 13:15 Do Liverpool really have another famous Anfield night in them? 14:30 How good is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - could he be a Balon d'Or winner? 18:30 How can Liverpool stop PSG's fluid attack at Anfield? 19:40 Arne Slot on PSG's quality and why he played a back 5 22:47 How Atleti won at the Nou Camp for the first time since 2006 24:16 Spanish journalist Ernest Macia explains what Barcelona lacked 25:20 How good was Julian Alvarez's free-kick?!Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa in UEL, Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL, Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra), Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra), Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2), Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.

Join Troy and Carlos as they review Barcelona's recent match and gear up for the upcoming Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid. Dive into tactical insights, match analysis, and predictions for a potentially epic confrontation. In this episode: Recap of Barcelona's 2-1 victory over their weekend opponent and key takeaways Mallorca's surprising upset of Real Madrid and its impact on La Liga standings Tactical analysis of Atlético Madrid's approach in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals How both teams are preparing mentally and physically for the decisive second leg Key player performances and lineup predictions for Wednesday's clash Potential strategies Atlético Madrid may employ to stifle Barcelona's rhythm The importance of experience and composure in big-match scenarios Insights on injury updates and lineup adjustments for the upcoming game Broader discussion on La Liga and Champions League implications Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview 01:02 - Barcelona's weekend game insights and Mallorca's surprise result 03:16 - Tactical breakdown of Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona first leg 05:00 - Red card incidents and VAR decisions analysis 07:08 - Psychological and strategic implications heading into Wednesday's clash 09:11 - Atletico's game plan: defending deep or attacking? 11:22 - Expected match strategies and potential outcomes 13:55 - The quality and depth of Atlético Madrid's squad 15:04 - Key player matchups and lineup predictions 17:16 - The role of fan intensity and stadium atmosphere at Camp Nou 19:08 - Counter-attack threats and midfield responsibilities 21:01 - Lineup considerations: midfield, defense, and attack 23:33 - Striker choices and attacking options 26:26 - Player form, emotional response, and behavior off the pitch 28:55 - Young players' mental health and external pressures 35:08 - Referee decisions and consistency issues in La Liga 37:57 - Match prediction and key factors for victory 45:27 - Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid preview and implications 50:18 - Financial and transfer market rumors for upcoming summer moves 64:57 - Final thoughts on squad management and strategic planning Enjoy this in-depth analysis and stay tuned for post-match reactions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices