Podcasts about Champions League

Atlético Madrid have made a massive statement of intent, bringing 25-year-old South Korean star Lee Kang-in to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano from European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to €40 million. In this episode, we break down how Lee—armed with back-to-back Champions League titles, a glittering trophy cabinet, and deep La Liga roots from his Valencia and Mallorca days—steps into the iconic No. 7 shirt left vacant by Antoine Griezmann. We explore his tactical fit under Diego Simeone, his technical wizardry, and why this blockbuster signing signals Atléti's hunger to crash the domestic duopoly and conquer Europe. `LeeKanging` `AtleticoMadrid` `PSG` `DiegoSimeone` `LaLigaTransfers` `AntoineGriezmann` `RiyadhAirMetropolitano` `SouthKorea` `FootballPodcast`

Κώστας και Γιάννος συζητάνε, μεταξύ πολλών άλλων, για τον πρόωρο αποκλεισμό της Ομόνοιας από τη διοργάνωση του Champions League.

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Ben Symes is joined by Stephen Doyle on commentary and Owen Heary from Sullivan and Lambe Park, looking back on the League of Ireland teams in Europe this past week, James McClean's comments on social media, and Shamrock Rovers' failure to progress in the Champions League.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball.

Newcastle's summer has gone from bad to worse as the news broke this morning of Eddie Howe's departure from the club. After five years in charge, overseeing two Champions League campaigns and a Carabao Cup win, the former Bournemouth manager and the club have mutually agreed to part ways, with Al-Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle set to be appointed as his successor. Newcastle fan Marley is joined by Joel Tudor to look at what's gone wrong recently at St James' Park, and where the Magpies go now. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: Football Social Daily (@FSDPod) on X  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: Football Social Daily - Chat, Podcast and Match Discussion Merch Store: FootballSocialDaily - Etsy UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Como 1907 has become one of Europe's fastest-rising football clubs, transformed by bold leadership and long-term thinking. In partnership with Revolut Business, Chief Business Officer Ryan Shelton joins Jake to reveal how the club has redefined what's possible on and off the pitch.Ryan shares how Cesc Fàbregas has helped shape a high-performance culture, why the club embraces unconventional thinking, and how partnering with Revolut is helping the organisation move faster and think differently.This is an insight into the leadership, innovation and ambition behind one of football's most remarkable transformations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny and Suburban Gooner Chris — Howard to his friends — sweating through a heatwave with a lot to get through. A crossover that covers everything from FIFA politics to the players who could define Arsenal's season. Here's what's inside:

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Stephen Doyle is once again joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all the latest LOI stories of the week with just 12 games remaining in the Premier Division seasonThe panel dig into Shamrock Rovers' aggregate defeat to Ararat-Armenia in the Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, which sees them drop to the Europa League 3rd Qualifying RoundThey also discuss the Hoops' signing of Sligo Rovers captain Will Fitzgerald and what it means for the BitoRed, who begin a new era under English manager Darren PurseAnd finally, the lads are locked into deep debate over St Patrick's Athletic's failure to gain ground on their title rivals following a 1-1 draw against Dundalk in Richmond Park last Friday. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

Colm, Enda, Dara and Matt are in the studio to bring you all the news on the back pages this morning. Matt is back from his journey to Mayo and shares all he witnessed there, as day 3 of title celebrations continues. Shamrock Rovers are out of the Champions League qualifiers after a 2-3 defeat to FC Ararat-Armenia last night. And Gianni Infantino is back in the news as FIFA looks to sell stakes in the World Cup. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.

Die FIFA steht in der Kritik, weil sie die Fussball-WM teilprivatisieren will. Dafür will sie die kommerziellen Rechte in ein Unternehmen überführen und es in Teilen an Investoren verkaufen. Der europäische Verband UEFA kritisiert das und sagt: Die FIFA wolle den Fussball verkaufen. Weitere Themen: · Die USA und Saudi-Arabien haben Ziele im Irak aus der Luft angegriffen. Die Angriffe hätten militanten Gruppen gegolten, schreibt die US-Armee. Diese seien vom Iran beauftragt worden, US-Stützpunkte in der Region anzugreifen. Zuletzt war es im Krieg zwischen dem Iran und den USA ruhig geblieben. · Nach dem schweren Erdbeben in Japan dauern die Rettungsarbeiten an – die Zahl der Todesopfer ist inzwischen aber angestiegen. Mindestens 13 Personen seien ums Leben gekommen, sagte die japanische Premierministerin Sanae Takaichi. · Und: Der FC Thun spielt diese Saison nicht in der Champions League – er ist in der 2. Qualifikationsrunde ausgeschieden. Die Thuner haben auswärts gegen Dinamo Zagreb mit 2:3 nach Verlängerung verloren. Für Thun geht es nun in der Europa-League-Quali weiter.

Der FC Thun spielt in dieser Saison nicht in der Champions League. Die Berner Oberländer verlieren das Rückspiel der zweiten Qualifikationsrunde gegen Dinamo Zagreb mit 2:3 nach Verlängerung. Entscheidend war der Platzverweis gegen den Thuner Captain Marco Bürki. Weiter in der Sendung: · Das Bewässerungssystem mit Kanälen im Grossen Moss kommt bei dieser Trockenheit an den Anschlag. · Die Wetteraussichten für den 29. Juli.

A conversation recorded at the recent SportsPro Investment Summit, bringing together two very different investors: Andrea Radrizzani, media entrepreneur and former Leeds United owner, and Alistair Brownlee OBE, double Olympic triathlon champion turned investor. The through-line is what actually makes a sports asset worth owning — and where the value really resides.Leeds United and the weight of history. Radrizzani reflects on the Bielsa era, the club's identity as the sole footballing focus of a proud Northern city, and the burden of expectation rooted in the 2004 Champions League semi-final side (then the sixth-biggest club in world football on £90m revenue). Brownlee, a lifelong Leeds fan, adds the fan's perspective — pride and connection to the city matter as much as trophies.Turnaround clubs vs. trophy assets. Radrizzani's core investment lens: the difference between a turnaround play like Leeds (high appreciation, but one relegation can wipe out value) and buying a top club, now the preserve of sovereign wealth funds and private equity. Football as a luxury/brand asset that appreciates like real estate (the PSG example), but where capital cushions mistakes that a smaller club cannot afford. Relegation as a genuine financial cliff-edge.The new generation of sport and the media-rights problem. Why Super Tri, PTO/T100 and others built on media-rights revenue have pivoted toward mass participation. Only premium rights are growing; the rest is flat or declining. The value of affluent, avid participant communities over passive viewers.Mass participation economics and the HYROX model. Buying a hardcore, high-spending community; defining who your true fans are and how much more they'll pay. The customer-acquisition-cost vs. lifetime-value case, and the adjacent-business boom (apparel, nutrition, training, sports tourism). The open question: consumers now hop between HYROX, Ironman and marathons rather than staying loyal to one ecosystem — and Ironman's acquisition strategy as a response.Owning the ecosystem. Radrizzani's thesis that value lies not in any single point but in connecting the dots across a vertical.Athletes on the cap table. What a famous name is actually worth to a company. Consumer cynicism toward over-endorsing stars (the Neymar/Ronaldo "promiscuity" problem), the premium on authenticity and genuine expertise, and the shift from passive sponsorship fees to equity stakes that drive real ROI. David Beckham cited as the model done well.Brownlee's path from athlete to investor. The solitary, self-reliant nature of individual-sport careers, and how he built an investment practice alongside competing.How much athletes should earn. The 55% wage-to-revenue sustainability benchmark (and Leeds' notorious 120%). Salary caps as what makes US leagues attractive asset classes. The IOC's position on not paying athletes directly. Why economic incentives alone fail to lure athletes to new leagues — Olympic qualification and heritage tournaments still outweigh money.Private equity moving down the value chain. PE consolidating athlete and football agencies to capture player earnings; players themselves becoming more sophisticated investors (the Courtois family-office example).Concentration, unionisation and league design. "Big get bigger" dynamics, UFC-style overpayment at the top, gig-economy pressures on the athlete pyramid, and the collective-bargaining logic of leagues vs. the pure capitalism of boxing.LIV Golf's lessons and what's next. LIV as an early iteration of these themes, the surprising strength of the incumbent (PGA Tour) and heritage/"playing for the shirt," and a look ahead to NBA Europe and how it collides with basketball's existing strongholds. Radrizzani closes on nearly buying a London basketball franchise a decade ago — and why football and media remain his real passion.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 500 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series and live events, you can reach us via the website.

Mark provides instant reaction to Hearts' Champions League exit to Sturm Graz, after a 2-0 defeat at Tynecastle and 6-0 aggregate loss to the Austrian side. Music: Yeah by Shane Ivers […]

Stephen Bradley's post-match reaction to Rovers' 2-3 defeat to Ararat-Armenia. Shamrock Rovers will exit the Champions League and drop down into the Europa League third qualifying round, where they will face KF Egnatia. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Ryan Stevenson and Tom English discuss Hearts' prospects with Wouter Vrancken's side dropping into the Europa League 3rd qualifying round after their 6-0 aggregate defeat.

Hearts return to Tynecastle facing a huge challenge after last week's 4-0 defeat away to Sturm Graz. With their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread, can Wouter Vrancken's side produce a famous European comeback or at least restore confidence ahead of the Premiership campaign? Andrew Petrie is joined by Hearts Standard editor Joel Sked to analyse exactly where things went wrong in Austria, from a disastrous nine-minute spell, defensive mistakes and missed opportunities. The discussion also looks at Vrancken's tactical options, the importance of building momentum, the impact of key departures and whether more transfer business is still needed before the window closes. Plus, what would count as success on the night, and how significant is European football to Hearts' wider ambitions this season?

Ajax is nog niet klaar met de grote verbouwing. Jordi Cruijff lijkt weer een nieuwe spits erbij te halen. Wat zegt dat over het komende seizoen? In de AD Voetbalpodcast bespreken Etienne Verhoeff en Fabian van der Poll dit. Verder bespreken ze ook de uitdaging voor de KNVB om jonge talenten die voor Nederland en een ander land kunnen uitkomen, voor Oranje te laten kiezen. Daarnaast ook aandacht voor de onterechte rode kaart op het WK voor Zwitserland tegen Argentinië. Engeland probeert tijdrekken tegen te gaan bij keepers. Beluister de AD Voetbalpodcast via AD.nl, de AD App of jouw favoriete podcastplatform. Je kunt de podcast ook bekijken via YouTube.Student en gratis het AD lezen? https://abonnement.ad.nl/studenten/bestellen?productcode=digitaalstudent?utm_source=topics&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=topics_introductie&utm_content=studenten&utm_term=short_url Bestel het boek De vraag van Vandaag hier: https://webwinkel.ad.nl/product/de-vraag-van-vandaagSupport the show: https://krant.nl/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The boys are back, and Alex opens the episode by admitting he did the most dangerous thing a sports fan can do: put the house on Messi. After Spain takes down Argentina in the World Cup Final, Alex and David break down the pain of bad soccer bets, Messi finishing with zero shots on goal, Kalshi corner bets, DraftKings vs. prediction-market loopholes, and why betting on “first goal scorer” might be emotional torture disguised as entertainment. From there, it's full World Cup fallout. The guys give Spain its flowers after a nearly flawless tournament, debate Argentina's style, praise the goalkeeper who kept them alive, and wonder how long their newfound soccer obsession can last before football takes over again. Naturally, this leads into Champions League curiosity, old-school Barcelona nostalgia, Messi-Neymar-Suárez memories, and the realization that they may have missed an entire golden age of soccer while watching mid-tier NFL games. The episode also hits a little bit of everything: Alex's British Open betting heartbreak, the return of Marvel hype after the Doomsday trailer, Doctor Doom theories, X-Men and Fantastic Four excitement, The Odyssey and the future of IMAX, and the official warning signs that football season is almost here. To close it out, Alex starts planning a new fantasy football league, asks David for keeper-league advice, and immediately regrets asking for league name suggestions after David somehow tries to turn the entire thing into Drake references. World Cup heartbreak, bad bets, Champions League dreams, golf almost-wins, Marvel being back, football season creeping closer, and fantasy league names that should never see daylight — Pull up a chair and join the conversation!

Phil Egan is back with Wednesday's Football Daily, and it's a big one for the League of Ireland in Europe. Shamrock Rovers have a mountain to climb after a 2-0 defeat away to Ararat Armenia, with Stephen Bradley admitting sloppy moments proved costly — but insisting they've shown before they can turn it around at Tallaght.Bohemians are in action tonight against Ballkani at Dalymount, while there's also news from the FAI Cup draw and a brilliant start for Athlone Town in the women's Champions League qualifiers.Plus the latest on Liverpool injuries, Chelsea's record-breaking move for Morgan Rogers, and Graham Hunter on Spain's World Cup-winning culture.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

A disastrous Champions League night leaves Hearts facing a mountain to climb after a 4-0 defeat in Graz. What went wrong defensively, and is the tie already beyond them? Scott Allan and Cammy Bell join David Currie to assess Wouter Vrancken's difficult start and where Hearts go from here.Plus, could Daizen Maeda be on his way to Ipswich, and how big a loss would he be for Celtic? Are recruitment concerns growing again at Parkhead? And with Rangers adding more new faces, is Derek McInnes building a squad capable of challenging straight away?We also round up the latest League Cup drama, including East Kilbride's heartbreaking defeat to St Mirren.

Mitt i sommaren bjuder Expressen Fotboll på ett extrainsatt specialavsnitt! Den nyblivne fotbollspensionären Jimmy Durmaz gästar studion och delar öppenhjärtigt med sig av anekdoter från en lång och händelserik karriär. Det blir snack om den gyllene generationen som lade grunden till Malmö FF:s nuvarande storhetstid, och varför han som ung nobbade ÖSK för att de saknade seriositet. Durmaz berättar också om den extrema och fanatiska tillvaron i Turkiet, hur det var att representera mäktiga Galatasaray, och hur han hanterade att oväntat hamna i frysboxen inför Champions League med grekiska Olympiakos. Dessutom förklarar han varför han skänkte bort sina landslagsbonusar, berättar om utskällningen i franska Toulouse när han pratade svenska med Ola Toivonen, och ger sin syn på varför tiden i AIK slutade som den gjorde. Sist men inte minst ryter han ifrån mot den "smutsiga" agentbranschen som han nu själv har klivit in i för att försöka hjälpa unga talanger. Ansvarig utgivare: Karin Olsson

Join Jordan, Pitt Girl, Commish, and Big Sky Brigit, along with our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We return from vacaTION! We talk about trampoline bears, Pitbull forcing Champions League qualifying to be moved, our Final World Cupdates, England and France play defense optional and THIRD'S COMING HOME, Spain suffocates Argentina in the World Cup Final, RED CARD ALERTS, then we get back into the grove of college football, GIVE US THE 10,000 simulaTIONS ACC that led to your new tiebreaker, USC doesn't understand what happened in the Odyssey, then we're on to season previews in the SUPER SICKO SHAKING SPECULATION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF this time with DICE ROLLS, we attempt to preview the Northeast Conference aka the NEC and then Patriot League, we roll to see how do the dice see your season shaping out and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our officially licensed merch here https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/NEW SICKOS FC JERSEYS FOR SALE https://oliveandyork.com/products/sickos-fcCheck out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Egan has Tuesday's Football Daily, with Shamrock Rovers in Yerevan for a huge Champions League qualifier against Ararat Armenia — and the chance to push on in the “champions path” and keep Europe alive deep into the summer.There's fallout from the World Cup final too, with FIFA confirming Argentina are facing an investigation into the ugly scenes after full-time, plus reaction on how the mood turned as the game went on.We also hear from Richard Fitzpatrick on Spain's Madrid celebrations and the politics around the hosts, while Pep Guardiola is linked with an astonishing move to revive Italian football — and tributes continue for the late, great Kevin Keegan.Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Alasdair Lamont, Tom English and Ryan Stevenson review Sturm Graz 4-0 Hearts in Champions League qualifying, a result that all but ends their Champions League hopes

Hearts are the first Scottish club back in competitive European action this season as they travel to Austria to face Sturm Graz in a crucial Champions League qualifier.How ready are Wouter Vrancken's new-look side after a summer of major change? Can they cope with the loss of key figures and keep their European ambitions on track?Andy Burke is joined by Ryan McGowan and Mark Atkinson as they focus on the challenge facing the Jambos, discuss the impact of Tony Bloom's long-term vision and run the rule over Hearts' summer recruitment. Plus, a look ahead to tonight's League Cup fixtures across Scotland.

Andrew Maclean and John Spencer are in the studio as Dazien Maeda is reportedly set to join Ipswich. Meanwhile, Celtic and Rangers are charged by the SFA over last season's Scottish Cup pitch invasion. Plus, Hearts are in Champions League qualifying action vs Sturm Graz.X: https://x.com/ClydeSSBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessbListen to previous shows on Rayo: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/

In deze VI ZSM duiken clubwatcher Sander Janssen en Kalum van Oudheusden in de huidige situatie van NEC, dat zich klaarmaakt voor een seizoen vol Europees voetbal. Verder ook aandacht voor België, dat op zoek is naar een nieuwe bondscoach, en de column van Nico Dijkshoorn. 0:00 Sfeer & loting Nijmegen 4:36 Transfers NEC: Mor & Bisschoff 8:06 Geruchten Tadic & Sano 11:25 Wk 2030 met 64 landen? 13:49 Bondscoach-carrousel: Van Bommel 16:10 In Memoriam: Kevin Keegan 17:15 Discussie Wout WeghorstSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Matt, straight off the back of the World Cup final in New Jersey. Morgan Rogers is not coming to Arsenal. People are losing their minds on the internet. Pete and Matt are not. Here's what's inside:

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London City Lionesses shocked the women's soccer world by signing Barcelona legends Alexia Putellas and Mapi León, transforming the newly promoted Women's Super League side into an instant European powerhouse.In this episode, LDG delivers an essential tactical breakdown of the historic summer transfer window. He analyzes Michele Kang's ambitious blueprint to reshape English women's football and the WSL through high-profile recruitment.This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of the recent transfer window in women's football, focusing on the strategies of top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and the ambitious London City Lionesses, but also covering the moves of every club in the league. We explore how these moves shape the league's competitive landscape and the future of the Women's Super League.The episode dives deep into the sudden squad turnover at London City, focusing on how these blockbusters disrupt the WSL hierarchy. LDG dissects how two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas alters the midfield dynamics and elevates the club's creative floor. He follows with a critical evaluation of how four-time Champions League winner Mapi León provides the structural organization needed to compete against established giants. The discussion concludes by exploring the world-class shot-stopping and backline communication the Lionesses secure with England international Mary Earps in goal.LDG addresses the burning questions circulating in the women's soccer community regarding sustainable growth. He evaluates critics who question if rapid success fueled by billionaire investment is sustainable over a full domestic season. He provides an in-depth analysis of whether massive financial backing translates into on-pitch chemistry or simply creates an expensive collection of individuals. Finally, he projects how London City's aggressive business pressures rivals like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham to rethink their recruitment strategies.Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

In de FC Afkicken Daily van maandag 20 juli bespreken Bart Obbink en Kenneth Lentze het laatste voetbalnieuws. Met vandaag onder meer de loting voor NEC in de voorronde van de Champions League, de interesse van Twente en NEC in Dusan Tadic, de transfer van Joris van Overeem naar Utrecht die eindelijk rond is, Scherpen die naast Van Oevelen ook naar Ipswich gaat en Chelsea dat Morgan Rogers van Arsenal wegkaapt! (0:00) Intro(1:03) Terugblik op het WK(6:00) Europese lotingen(10:50) Nieuwe linksbuiten NEC(13:10) NEC, Twente en Schalke willen Tadic(15:50) Van Overeem eindelijk naar Utrecht(18:29) Van Drongelen gaat De Vrij achterna(21:20) Scherpen ook naar Ipswich(23:10). Chelsea kaapt Rogers-dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Det var under Lennart Johanssons tid som Uefa-president som Gianni Infantino kom in i fotbollspolitiken på allvar och den nuvarande Fifa-presidenten har tackat för förtroendet svensken omedelbart gav honom. Sedan kan man undra vad Lennart Johansson tyckt om fredspris, galet höga biljettpriser och dribbel med demokratin. Inte utan att man kan fundera på vad som skett med fotbollen om Lennart Johansson trots allt vunnit Fifas presidentval 1998 i stället för Sepp Blatter. Svensken som gick bort sommaren 2019 reformerade Uefa och kom på Champions League, men stod också för ett helt annat ledarskap i fotbollens värld. Hösten 2014 träffade jag honom för en poddintervju och han var rak och tydlig som alltid. Om Friends Arena, AIK, saker han ångrade och att han tror att Sepp Blatter inte bara köpte Fifa-valet 1998 utan även Uefa-valet mellan svensken och Michel Platini 2007. Johansson bjöd även på en pikant detalj i hur det kan gå till när herrar bråkar i prestigens namn och det handlade om vem som skulle dela ut Lennart Johanssons pokal till de svenska mästarna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pedro, Johnny and Matt man the phones. No hottest of takes today — the members deliver the spice themselves. Questions in from South Africa, the Discord, and beyond. Here's what's inside:

Mark and Scott look ahead to Hearts returning to the Champions League qualifying rounds for the first time in 20 years, ahead of Tuesday's first leg in Graz. Music: Yeah by […]

Napoli has a true hometown story brewing in the engine room. In this episode, we chart the remarkable journey of 23-year-old Neapolitan midfielder Antonio Vergara. Far from an overnight success, Vergara's path to the first team was forged through gritty lower-league loans and a devastating ACL injury. We analyze his classical number ten style, his tactical value as a silky left-footed creator, and the marquee moments that proved he belongs on the grandest stage.Here is what we are breaking down this week:Breaking down his 182 cm frame, technical half-space orchestration, and surprisingly intense modern press. Reliving that breathtaking Champions League solo goal against Chelsea that made all of Europe stand up and take notice.Looking at how he carved out crucial minutes—including a masterclass 8.7-rated performance against Fiorentina—in a midfield stacked with Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay. What his Supercoppa winner's medal and long-term contract extension tell us about Napoli's ultimate plans for their local boy. `Antonio Vergara`, `SSC Napoli`, `Serie A 2026`, `Champions League`, `Italian Football Podcast`, `Kevin De Bruyne`, `Scott McTominay`, `Napoli vs Chelsea`

Our guest on Episode #80 of the TGG Podcast is the world-renowned sleep expert Anna West. She works with teams competing in the Premier League, Champions League and the World Cup. Her methods have helped change the way that football thinks about sleep and recovery.  In this Episode, Anna told me how she came to work in football, about the work she does with clubs and players, and also debunked some of the common myths about sleep.    

Here we are everybody, the morning after the morning before, still asking WHY THOMAS TUCHEL THREW THE GAME AWAY! Please, someone pass the copium.Marcus, Jim & Pete are here to give their final thoughts on that Argentina game, and also look forward to the bronze final against France. It's a final everybody, we're in a bloody final. Elsewhere, Marcus proposes the idea of the England players learning Wingdings, Pete ponders the idea of getting a tattoo of a soaking wet Frank Clark, and 'some dog' forces a Champions League game to relocate.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit 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!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Transfer season is in full swing, England are out of the World Cup, and Chelsea's board is once again €20 million short of common sense. We get into all of it.Church is in session this week as we run through everything that's happened — and pointedly not happened — in Chelsea's transfer window. Trevoh Chalobah looks bound for Como, the Pep Chavarría saga has gone fully sideways, and we're now officially linked to Porto's Diogo Costa, which naturally means the board thinks he's worth €20m less than his release clause. We also debut a brand new segment: the Shitty Transfer Rumor of the Week. It goes about as well as you'd expect.Farewell, TrevChalobah has finally said yes to Como — except now Como might be getting cold feet, having never actually met our valuation. We're both sad to see him go: Chelsea through and through, a solid role player who did a lot for the club. Jason floats a theory that Como is waiting on England's third-place match to see if Trev finally gets minutes (and stays healthy) before dropping the cash. Also on the record: if Thomas Tuchel plays Reece James in that match, we are both going to lose it.The Left-Back Saga: Chavarría vs. CarrerasRayo Vallecano has gone from wanting €21m for Pep Chavarría to demanding his full €42 million release clause — for a 28-year-old with zero Spain caps whose market value sits around €10m. Meanwhile we've bid €25m for Real Madrid's Álvaro Carreras, a player Xabi Alonso has actually managed and might actually want. We go back and forth on which link is real, but land in the same place: if the prices are comparable, go get the guy your manager knows. And half of Chelsea Twitter screaming “back Xabi” over a Rayo left-back needs to log off.Diogo Costa and the €20 Million ProblemHere's the one that sends Daniel over the edge. Chelsea are linked to Porto keeper Diogo Costa — Portugal's starting goalkeeper at this World Cup — who has a €60m release clause. The board's position? He's worth more like 40. Just pay the extra €20 million and lock down the position for the next five to seven years. Get a shirt sponsor — you know, like every other club in the Premier League has — and you've found the money. Five sporting directors, and this is the M.O. every time: wildly overpay (Cucurella, Mudryk, Gittens, Delap, Fofana, Badiashile, Disasi) or nickel-and-dime a deal to death. There's no in-between.John Stones on a Free?Joe Cole and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink both say Chelsea should sign John Stones on a free after City let him walk. Jason's initially in — then remembers Stones is 32 and, in Daniel's words, “can't jump anymore.” But with Chalobah leaving and our record buying defenders in their prime, we grudgingly agree: he started every England match at the World Cup while Fofana, Disasi and Badiashile sat at home. He can't make the back line worse. The fact that we're seriously weighing this — and might lose the bidding war to Leeds — tells you exactly where this club is right now.Shitty Transfer Rumor of the Week (New Segment!)Our new favorite thing. Jason brings a single-sourced Egyptian TV report that Mo Salah wants to come home to Chelsea. Daniel counters with PSG — the two-time defending Champions League winners — preparing a €65m bid for Nicolas Jackson. Both are complete nonsense. Both are exactly why this segment exists. We close with the Disasi-to-West-Ham rumor (£25m reported) and whether this board will ever move the players nobody wants. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

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Mark is joined by father and son, Dan & Archie, from Sturm Graz UK Fans Twitter account to preview the Champions League qualifier between Sturm Graz and Hearts. Music: Yeah by […]

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Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.shop/ Laurie Whitwell joins us from the studio after his return from the World Cup... Join Joe and Laurie for Inside United to hear all the latest as Man United confirm their first three signings of the summer! Laurie's articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/laurie-whitwell/ Talk of the Devils: https://www.youtube.com/@TOTDevils Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

With Arsenal preparing to defend their Premier League title, The NN Pod continues its 2026/27 season preview series by asking what now constitutes a successful season for Mikel Arteta's side — and whether winning the Champions League has become the club's final frontier.The hosts discuss expectations for Arsenal's playing style, the challenges posed by a shortened pre-season and the impact of the World Cup on several key players. With Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and others facing demanding workloads, the conversation turns to player management, squad depth and whether Arsenal can protect their biggest stars while remaining competitive from the opening weeks of the season.Attention then shifts to the opportunities available during pre-season, the upcoming friendly schedule and the Community Shield, before a discussion about Cesc Fàbregas and his return to the Emirates with Como develops into a wider debate about his Arsenal legacy — and whether there could ever be a place for him in the dugout.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:55) - What Does a Successful Season Look Like for Arsenal?(02:22) - Is the Champions League Now the Last Frontier?(04:11) - Can Arsenal Evolve Their Playing Style?(05:49) - Will Every Game Be a Cup Final for the Champions?(09:27) - Does Arsenal Need Respect From Rival Fans?(12:05) - Will a Short Pre-Season Hamper Arsenal?(14:49) - Eight Arsenal Players Remain at the World Cup(15:47) - Which Players Could Seize Their Pre-Season Opportunity?(18:26) - Protecting Declan Rice From Himself(20:57) - Managing Saka, Rice & Saliba's Workloads(23:29) - Do Footballers Get Enough Time to Recover?(25:29) - Should International Teams Protect Arsenal's Players?(28:55) - Has the World Cup Helped Martin Ødegaard?(32:27) - Arsenal's Community Shield Selection Dilemma(34:48) - Will Arteta Show More Maturity With Player Management?(36:28) - Arsenal's Pre-Season Fixtures & Games to Watch(39:29) - Cesc Fàbregas Returns to the Emirates(40:48) - The Great Cesc Fàbregas Arsenal Debate(45:35) - Outro & Looking Ahead

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Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest soccer scorer of all time. But when it comes to penalty kicks, Messi is merely average. Why? Maybe the answer involves game theory.According to game theory, there's an optimal strategy for taking penalty kicks. This strategy involves an idea that was once somewhat controversial in economics — that is, until economists started studying soccer players in real life. On today's show, we kick it over to the hosts of the Soccernomics podcast to explain how game theory has changed soccer, and how soccer has changed game theory. Watch the penalty shootout between Manchester United and Chelsea in the Champions League final in 2008. Support:Planet Money+Read: Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletterOur weekly Indicator round-up newsletterFollow: InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebook This episode of Planet Money was produced by Emma Peaslee with help from James Sneed. It was edited by Jess Jiang. It was fact checked by Sierra Juarez and engineered by Annlie Huang. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer.The Soccernomics episode was originally hosted by Ashish Malhotra, Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski and sound designed by Alex Roldan.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

In this episode I'm joined by Art de Roche to talk about Arsenal at the World Cup, and the ongoing concerns around Declan Rice who looked physically shattered throughout England's 2-1 win over DR Congo. We then chat about how the price of the average midfielder has risen so highly with some high profile, high price deals going through this week, and how that might influence what the club need to do this summer. I also ask if this window needs Arsenal to make a 'statement' signing, such as PSG winger Bradley Barcola, using the pull from being Champions and Champions League finalists to bring in the calibre of player who can really help us retain the title and go one better in Europe. There's also a link to a back-up goalkeeper, some thoughts on Santi Cazorla after he announced his retirement, and lots more.Here's the Sid Lowe interview with Santi Cazorla mentioned in the pod - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/07/santi-cazorla-villarreal-injury-arsenal-interview-sid-lowe