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Five weeks on from the World Cup final, Tim Vickery and Henry Winter are back together. Welcome to Futebol & Football, a new FC Camisa show bringing together two different perspectives on the same game: Tim from South America, Henry from England, and both with a lifetime of stories from football around the world. In Episode 1, Henry still hasn't forgiven England for what happened at the World Cup, Tim admits he's struggling to reconnect with the Premier League, and the conversation quickly turns into something much bigger: has elite football lost some of its soul? They discuss Thomas Tuchel's England future, Harry Kane, the growing distance between clubs and supporters, Argentina's winning mentality, Enzo Fernández and racism in football, the escalating battle around Gianni Infantino and FIFA, the prospect of a 64-team World Cup and whether football's calendar can keep expanding. And finally, Lionel Messi. After the death of his father, Tim and Henry reflect on Messi the footballer, Messi the man, whether we are approaching the end, and how Argentina can possibly move on from the greatest player of their generation. This is Futebol & Football with Tim Vickery & Henry Winter. Subscribe to FC Camisa for football's stories, told properly.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_Max1lDv-VIJoin the Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to put fear back into the Premier League — and Monday night at Craven Cottage is where that starts. Chris and Joe preview the season opener, picking their lineup for Fulham away, backing the front three to click early, and weighing up whether Enzo Fernández or Romeo Lavia gets the nod alongside Moisés Caicedo. Plus the latest on the the swirling ownership rumours around Todd Boehly and Clearlake. First game, new manager, and a west London derby that always carries an edge. Meet the HostsChris Sheen and Joe Kevin are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years.What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. The 1905 PodcastChelsea FC Founded: 1905European Champions: 19/05

There's a real buzz around Chelsea heading into 2026/27 — Chris and Joe call it the most open Premier League in years. Xabi Alonso's aura alone has lifted the mood among Chelsea fans, and the squad finally looks built for the Premier League's physicality. They dig into the Enzo Fernández saga — Chelsea's £120m Man City deadline — not as a crisis but as proof of how far the club's standing has shifted. Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia both get tipped for breakout years. Then: full predictions for the league, both cups, and Player of the Season. -- Meet the HostsChris Sheen and Joe Kevin are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years.What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. The 1905 PodcastChelsea FC Founded: 1905European Champions: 19/05

Fabrizio Romano breaks down all of the latest news after a shocking day in the transfer window after PSG's deal for Zion Suzuki broke down in the final hours and Aston Villa's agressive pursuit for an Emi Martinez replacement. However, PSG still has a major target incoming even after the addition of Ferran Torres. Also, a Rodri to Barcelona update and how Manchester City will replace Rodri with Ayyoub Bouaddi, and what is happening with the Enzo Fernandez negotiations? All of this and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atlanta United is finally back at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this weekend, and Jason Longshore breaks down what Júnior Alonso and Luke Brennan said at training, where Paulo Díaz and new signing Mauricio Amaro fit into the picture, and what it means for Saturday's game against the New York Red Bulls. Then it's a trip across the Atlantic for the Jeff Bezos led consortium eyeing a stake in Liverpool, Rodri's looming move from Manchester City to Barcelona, Real Madrid's record breaking Yan Diomande signing, the Enzo Fernández rumors swirling around Manchester City, and a tale of two Premier League clubs in Tottenham's big spending and Newcastle's total roster overhaul. It all closes with the 3-4-3: Atlanta United 2's tough night in Chattanooga, Mercer soccer's deepest roster in years, the 30th anniversary Soccer in Sanford event at Georgia, Olivia Moultrie's ACL tear, Alexis Sánchez to CF Montréal, Mexico's win over the USA in the Concacaf U-20 final, and the WAFCON semifinal picture.

Red, White & Blues FC | Butterfly Tattoos, a Mid-Episode Signing, and City CirclingChalobah's gone, City want three of ours, Chelsea completed a transfer while we were literally recording, and we made a tattoo pact on air. Normal Thursday.We open the only correct way — laughing at Arsenal, who apparently believed they had a shot at Vinícius Júnior right up until he pointed out he isn't tired of winning Champions Leagues yet. From there it's a rumor-mill episode, because there's exactly one confirmed piece of Chelsea business this week and about fifteen things that might be. Jason delivers a full monologue on why transfer season is the footballing equivalent of being cornered by someone describing their dream. And then, halfway through the Enzo conversation, Fabrizio broke a deal live and we had a new signing before the episode ended.Farewell, Trevoh ChalobahThe one concrete thing: Chalobah is officially a Como player, €30m plus €6m in add-ons. He'd been at the club roughly twenty years and BlueCo never knew what to do with him — treated like an afterthought, shipped out on loan, brought back, never quite trusted. Neither of us pretends he was world class, but that was always fine. He was an excellent role player who could cover injuries, give you cup minutes, and actually loved Chelsea, and you need those in a squad. He was better than Disasi, better than Badiashile, and frequently better than Fofana. Thanks, Trev. Enjoy Italy. BlueCo got their £30m of pure profit.The Rumor Mill: Osimhen, Diogo Costa, and Too Many DefendersTottenham have made an offer for Victor Osimhen, so naturally Chelsea might go back in for Osimhen — because they have a toy and now we want the toy. That's three summers running. It fell apart on wages last time, he's two years older, and nothing about the math has changed. More interesting: Portuguese reports have Chelsea in talks for Diogo Costa and ready to match his €60m release clause, which is the one goalkeeper move we're both fully on board with, even if he'd be inheriting the same shambolic back line. On which — do we need more defenders? Yes, but we still have Disasi, Badiashile, Tosin, Mamadou Sarr, and Aarón Anselmino sitting there, and only the last two have youth as an excuse. Badiashile's linked to Napoli, Tosin reportedly has “lots of interest” per Fabrizio (please, take him), and Crystal Palace have submitted a loan with an obligation to buy for Disasi — take it, take five pounds, just get out of the Disasi business. Move those three and you're left with Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill, Anselmino and Hato covering in, which is enough. Sell this summer, clear the deadwood, buy quality next year once we're back in the Champions League.The Butterfly Tattoo PactThen the bad news: Chelsea are reportedly leaning toward a transfer or loan for Mudryk to Strasbourg. We said on Monday we'd riot, and we meant it — this administration was already dead to Jason, and he's not sure what's past dead. Daniel's position is that if Mudryk leaves, the title dream is gone, Champions League is gone, we're in the Conference League, we might not qualify for Europe at all. His actual vision for the season: Chelsea win the league by three points because Mudryk comes off the bench to score a 90th-minute winner against Arsenal in a 2-1. And so the pact, arrived at independently by both of us, which is what almost thirty years of friendship does to two people: if Mudryk stays and Chelsea win the league, we both get the exact butterfly tattoo. One cheek each. Possibly a wing apiece so we can moon people in formation. The one loan destination we'd actually enjoy is Coventry, purely to watch Frank Lampard coach up Mudryk — and it's genuinely nice to see Lamps is a good manager after all, just one who was handed two impossible situations at Chelsea.City Want Three of Ours, and Has Enzo Peaked?Manchester City have been linked with three Chelsea players in one day: Malo Gusto at £75m, Pedro Neto around £70m, and now Enzo Fernández, with Rodri reportedly off to Barcelona and Maresca wanting Enzo as the replacement. The Gusto number is Chelsea pricing a player so he doesn't sell — City said interested, but absolutely not at 75, which is what anyone with a footballing brain would say. Neto's number, by contrast, is priced to be paid, and the official line that he's “a very important part of the squad but the price would have to be right” translates cleanly as: we'll sell him tomorrow to a big enough sucker. Neither of us will miss Neto, a player who does almost nothing with an enormous amount of talent and whose main skill is spamming crosses without knowing where they're going. The Enzo conversation is the meatiest thing in the episode. Has he peaked? Jason thinks roughly yes — 20 goal contributions a year is his ceiling, and last season's 10 goals and 4 assists are attacking-midfielder numbers, not the Fàbregas-style controller you'd want beside Caicedo. That's exactly why the pivot fails: Caicedo drops to a fifth defender, Enzo pushes forward, and Chelsea simply cede the middle of the pitch, which is what Maresca did to us all season. Lavia is the right profile, if Lavia could ever string together ninety minutes, which in three years he hasn't. We both like Enzo, both think he plays hard for the badge — and both suspect he's a mercenary who'd play just as hard for City's badge the moment they pay him.And Then We Signed Someone Mid-EpisodePep Chavarría to Chelsea, broken by Fabrizio while we were recording: €19m plus €2m in add-ons, flying for a medical, signatures the same night. A 28-year-old left back from Rayo Vallecano who has never been capped by Spain. Daniel's verdict is blunt — this is not a Xabi Alonso signing, this is 100% a BlueCo signing, and the idea that every arrival this window is an Alonso pick is a narrative the club is happy to let run. In fairness, Chelsea genuinely don't have a left back since Cucurella left; Hato can do it but is better at left center back, and Palestra can technically cover. The question is whether we've just bought a starter or a very expensive backup. Elsewhere in the Juventus match: Hato started at left back, Palestra and Quenda linked up well on the right and Quenda had a strong first half, Fofana has publicly announced he wants to prove he can be the player we thought he was before the injuries — which mostly tells you he knows what the rest of us know. The squad is bloated, more players keep arriving, and the thing Chelsea are worst at is the thing they most urgently need to do. As Jason puts it: BlueCo aren't bad at selling players, they're bad at buying them, and then they have to sell the bad players they bought, and nobody wants them because they're bad.Programming NoteThe live Thursday show didn't happen this week and probably won't next week either — most likely we kick it off properly when the season starts. We need a name for it, so drop suggestions in the comments. 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

Mercado Flash, sexta-feira, 7 de agosto. Neste episódio falamos sobre a vontade do Newcastle em arranjar um sucessor para Bruno Guimarães em Portugal. Rodri, Vinicius Júnior e Enzo Fernández também foram destaque no mercado internacional.

Mercado Flash, sexta-feira, 7 de agosto. Neste episódio falamos sobre a vontade do Newcastle em arranjar um sucessor para Bruno Guimarães em Portugal. Rodri, Vinicius Júnior e Enzo Fernández também foram destaque no mercado internacional.

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Red, White & Blues FC | £117m for Morgan Rogers and a Rumor Mill Gone FeralChelsea break the Premier League transfer record, ship Garnacho off to Villa, and get linked to roughly half of Europe — and we're cynical about most of it.Transfer season is here, and Daniel opened the show by torturing Jason all day with an all-caps text promising a “big surprise announcement” that had nothing to do with transfers. The payoff: bald fraud Anthony Taylor is retiring, and we will never have to watch him officiate a Chelsea match again. From there it's a genuinely wild 48–72 hours of business — one record signing, one loan exit, and a rumor list long enough to need its own spreadsheet. We're happy, we're skeptical, and we're bracing for the moment BlueCo inevitably breaks our hearts again.Anthony Taylor Rides Off — and No, We're Not “Delusional”We saw The Athletic's framing coming: fans piling on Taylor at retirement supposedly proves how “delusional” supporters are about referees. We push back hard. We're not anti-referee — we know it's a brutal job, the gear, the whining twenty-somethings surrounding you every match. We're anti-Premier League referees, and we are 1,000% anti-Anthony Taylor specifically. The only bittersweet part is we'll never get to hear that Chelsea terrace chant about him again.Morgan Rogers for £117m — Record Signing, Familiar DoubtsThe big one: Morgan Rogers joins from Aston Villa for a reported £117m, a new Premier League record, on a six-plus-one. The Xabi Alonso “pull” narrative is everywhere — a phone call, Cole Palmer's friendship, Chelsea being Chelsea — and this is where Daniel and Jason go back and forth. Daniel refuses to swallow the “Chubby wanted him so Chubby got him” line whole, pointing out we heard the exact same thing about Maresca and Pochettino. Yes, a serious manager helps recruitment; no, it doesn't explain everything, and the round-table “Knights of Chelsea” mythology (with Eghbali cast as King Arthur) is media hype. Both of us land in the same place: Rogers is a good player, 23, on sensible wages, fitting the buy-young-sell-high model — but we overpaid, and we don't actually know where he fits. Double tens? Wing? Wing-back under Alonso? Nobody's sure.The Money Doesn't Add Up — and the Defense Pays for ItWe dig into the We Ain't Got No History math floating around: the Rogers fee roughly equals what Chelsea banked from Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, and the Maresca compensation. We both flag the same flaw — those are gross numbers, and we were still paying wages on most of them, so the “we basically got Rogers for free” spin doesn't hold. What's undeniable is Chelsea sell better than anyone (£400m+ shifted, largely pure-profit academy kids), which is how the spending happens. But Jason's frustration is the through-line of the whole episode: for the same £117m, Chelsea could have had a center back and a goalkeeper. Instead it's another attacker, and the back line is in the lurch again. And, oh yeah — still no front-of-shirt sponsor, four years running, £200m+ left on the table.Garnacho Out, and the Great Rumor AvalancheGarnacho heads to Villa on loan with a soft, appearance-based option around £43m — meaning Chelsea might somehow turn a profit on a player nobody wanted. Good riddance and good luck; Villa's own subreddit is bracing for another reclamation project (”if Unai Emery can't fix him, no one can”). Then we speed-run the rumor mill: Maxence Lacroix inching closer (but don't get fooled, we've seen Chelsea put all their marbles in one basket before), Nico possibly reuniting with Emery, Bruno Guimarães as a possible Arsenal hijack, Enzo Fernández linked to Atlético and quietly to City, and the one that actually excites us — Cristian Romero from Spurs in a swap that offloads Neto. We've begged for years for a proper asshole in this squad; Romero, red cards and all, might finally be our asshole. Add Alex Scott, Adam Wharton, Illia Zabarnyi, Eduardo Camavinga, and a Bosnian teenage winger (Kerim Alajbegović) to the pile, and Fabrizio Romano is teasing a “Da Bomba” midfield transfer that's almost certainly just a name we've already heard. We close on Morgan Rogers one more time, on our own cynicism, and on the quiet hope — dangerous as it is — that this time it actually works. 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

De WM-Final isch gschpillt, de Titel isch verteilt. Mir mached, was mir am beschte chönd: gföhrlichs Halbwüsse zum ganze Spektakel.De Osci fiiret sini Spanier bis am halbi drü z'Nacht mit dä Familie, ganz kitschig. Er verzellt euch, werum d'Gerächtigkeit im Fuessball gwunne het und werum es fascht no schöner isch, dass Argentinie nöd gwunne het. Mir näme d'Mauer-Taktik vo dä Argentinier usenand, rede über Enzo Fernández sini rot Charte wo längscht überfällig gsi wär, und werum de Messi immer no de Bescht isch, aber sini Truppe... na ja.Denn: s'Ganze Glanz&Gloria als absoluti Reizüberfluetig. Speed, Tom Cruise, Post Malone, BTS, Justin Bieber, d'Muppets und natürlich de Shakira-Ohrwurm wo mir zerscht ghasst und denn gliebt händ. Dezue: de Trump, d'USA als Gaschtgäber und öb 48 Team eigentli e gueti Idee gsi sind. Spoiler: jaa.Ändli chürämer de Wältmeister vom Tippspiel. Gratulation, Philippe Ständeros! Und zum Abschluss no e Portion Tour de France: de Mauro Schmid holt als Schwiizer en Etappesieg, erscht dä zweit sit 6 Jahr, de Vingegaard lit am Bode und de Kampf um Platz zwei wird richtig spannend.E chaotischi Folge, danke Internet

And just like that, the curtain falls on the 2026 World Cup. Gianni Infantino, Darren Fletcher, Donald Trump, Enzo Fernández - not even you could spoil what has been a frankly brilliant tournament.To celebrate that, Pete's gone digging into the archives to pick out the very best of the Ramble over the World Cup.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.

The tingles are back. Chelsea just dropped £117m on Morgan Rogers, prised from under Arsenal's nose, and suddenly a squad still recovering from 10th place feels like one building something real. Chris and Joe run through the incomings — Rogers, a possible John Stones reunion, Lacroix closing in from Palace — and the outgoings, with Nicolas Jackson splitting opinion, Garnacho definitely not, and Enzo Fernández's future still in doubt. They map out Xabi Alonso's likely shape too, 3-4-3 or 4-2-3-1, and ask what a front four of Rogers, Palmer, Estêvão and Joao Pedro actually means for teams sitting deep. _____________________________________ * Support the Show * Write us a 5 star review Follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share it with a fellow Chelsea fan _____________________________________ * Meet the Hosts * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. _____________________________________ * The 1905 Podcast * Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

España levantó la Copa del Mundo y dejó una actuación para la historia. En este episodio de Sin Llorar analizamos las claves del título conseguido por Luis de la Fuente: el funcionamiento colectivo, los ajustes tácticos y las decisiones que llevaron a La Roja a conquistar el torneo.También debatimos sobre la otra cara de la final: la actitud de la selección argentina tras la derrota. ¿Por qué tantos aficionados consideran que Argentina pasó de ser admirada a convertirse en el “villano” del torneo? Analizamos las acciones de Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández e incluso Lionel Messi, y discutimos si las críticas están justificadas o si forman parte de la pasión que despierta el fútbol.Un episodio lleno de análisis, debate y opiniones sobre una final que quedará marcada tanto por el campeón como por la polémica.En este episodio:España, campeona del mundo.Las claves del éxito de Luis de la Fuente.¿Qué hizo diferente España durante el torneo?La polémica actitud de Argentina tras la final.Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández y Lionel Messi bajo la lupa.¿Argentina se convirtió en el villano del fútbol mundial?El legado que deja la final del Mundial 2026¡Mándanos un mensaje!Support the show

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett bring the curtain down on the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special tournament review, reflecting on the moments, players and stories that defined football's biggest event. The episode also begins on a poignant note, as the pair pay tribute to the late Kevin Keegan—remembering one of English football's greatest players, twice a Ballon d'Or winner, Newcastle's legendary "Entertainers" manager, and a man whose passion and humanity left an unforgettable mark on the game. Martin shares personal memories of Kevin Keegan spanning more than five decades, from his Liverpool days alongside Emlyn Hughes, to his Ballon d'Or triumphs with Hamburg, England's heartbreaking 1982 World Cup campaign, Southampton, Newcastle United, and the iconic "I would love it" era that transformed the Magpies into one of the most exciting teams English football has ever seen. The pair discuss why Keegan's warmth, generosity and attacking philosophy made him one of football's most loved figures. The World Cup review then begins with Martin selecting his Best XI from the players he saw in the flesh, while Neil names his Team of the Tournament. The discussion features Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Enzo Fernández, Ousmane Dembélé, Ferran Torres, Marc Guéhi, Marc Cucurella, Pedro Porro, Achraf Hakimi, Renato Veiga, Patrick Berg and many more, as they debate the standout performers from across the tournament. In Martin's Letter From The Gantry, Martin reflects on his final commentary assignment of the season: England's unforgettable World Cup semi-final against Argentina, Spain's triumph over France in the final, and why Luis de la Fuente's Spain deserved to become world champions. He analyses England's heartbreaking exit, Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions, Argentina's controversial approach, and the qualities that made Spain the outstanding side of the tournament. The episode concludes with Tournament Successes and Tournament Failures, as Martin and Neil deliver their final verdict on World Cup 2026. They assess the expanded 48-team format, the tournament's revolutionary match ball, semi-automated offside technology, VAR, the biggest surprises, the biggest disappointments, and what this World Cup will ultimately be remembered for. A fitting finale to an unforgettable FIFA World Cup, combining football history, tactical debate, personal memories and the unique insight of two men who have lived the tournament from both inside the commentary box and from the stands. #kevinkeegan #newcastle #newcastleunited #newcastlefanstv #newcastleutd #howaythelads Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5 Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/ Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/ Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/ A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters: Nick Parmenter Hillary Abbott Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Katie Watson Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red, White & Blues FC | The World Cup Is Over and We're Not OkaySpain lifted the trophy, Argentina got what they deserved, FIFA gouged everybody blind — and we have to go back to just being Chelsea fans now.The World Cup's over, and Jason opened the show genuinely mourning the fact that he can't just be a fan of football anymore — he has to go back to being a fan of Chelsea. Before we get into it: yes, Morgan Rogers is coming to Chelsea, and no, we're not giving you our real take on that until Thursday's transfer roundup. Consider this the palate cleanser — one last love letter to a tournament that had no business being as good as it was. We both went in with expectations on the floor and walked out calling it an A+.Spain Were Just Better — One Goal the Entire TournamentWe're united as households on this one: shout out Spain. Daniel's big argument is the one he's been screaming at Blueco to copy since day one — you build from the back and you win by not letting the other team score. Spain conceded exactly one goal the whole tournament, ran a 19-year-old out at center back, let Unai Simón coast on one or two saves a game, and still found the goal when it mattered (that Nico Williams header back across for Ferran Torres was gorgeous). The final itself was a boring, ugly watch — Spain couldn't finish, Dibu Martínez put on one of the great World Cup final keeping performances and still lost because Argentina did, in Jason's words, absolutely jack all night. They didn't register a real shot in the first 90. They deserved nothing, and Enzo Fernández taking one for the team with that cartoon second yellow felt like poetry.FIFA, Infantino, and the Great Ticket HeistHere's where we go long and angry. Trump 80-year-old-manned the trophy presentation and nobody — not even Infantino sprinting back across the stage — could get him off it. That was the only prediction we nailed all tournament. From there it's the ticket scandal: FIFA running its own resale site for the first time, a whole Belgium-fan section mysteriously going on sale the day before the US–Belgium match at $1,600 a pop against a $60 face value, tier-two seats quietly getting “expanded” into what were really tier-three views. Canada forced FIFA to relist; the US gave them carte blanche. We put Infantino on a pace to out-corrupt Sepp Blatter and genuinely mean it.Funflation and the Fans Who Paid AnywayThe part that actually depresses us: people paid. Stadiums were full. And every dollar those fans coughed up just teaches FIFA it can charge more in four years — it's not if prices go up, it's how much. Jason walks through the “painted doors” idea (companies A/B testing what you'll tolerate) and “funflation,” the creeping cost of doing literally anything fun, from World Cup tickets to Ticketmaster concerts to $100 parking and $100 subway rides to a stadium built in a swamp you can't walk to. We admit it hit us personally — we'd planned to go for a couple years and priced ourselves out rather than be “World Cup broke” for the next two. Great tournament. FIFA gets zero credit for it.The Third-Place Classic, the Booth Wars, and Closing the Book on Messi & RonaldoThe stuff we loved: England vs. France in the third-place game, a ten-goal exhibition that turned into pure competitive pride once the players got going — Jason calls it better than the final. England going into the Azteca and beating Mexico. Cape Verde drawing Spain and going home heroes. On the booth: all hail Rebecca Lowe, and please, Paramount, give us Zlatan and Thierry Henry full-time and keep Alexi Lalas as far from a microphone as humanly possible. Stu Holden gets both barrels for narrating the obvious as if he has inside knowledge, and for the whole crew being so unready for a boring final they filled time talking about the weather. We close on the legends aging out — Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar waving goodbye while Mbappé's already passed them with two World Cups likely still ahead — plus the eternal USMNT reality check (Pulisic showed up for one game and vanished; stop with the Captain America stuff) and a quick debate over whether third-place stats should count. Verdict: two enthusiastic balls way up. 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

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros cap off their 11-city Breakaway Tour with an electric live reaction show immediately following Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final victory over Argentina. The hosts dissect a defensive masterclass from La Roja, who neutralized Lionel Messi and held Argentina to zero shots on target across 120 minutes of play. The guys break down the game's turning point—Enzo Fernández's second yellow card for dissent—and Ferran Torres' dramatic extra-time winner just 30 seconds into the second half of extra time. They also marvel at Spain's historic achievement of conceding just one single goal across eight World Cup matches. The conversation turns to post-match awards as the hosts analyze Rodri earning the Golden Ball, comparing his quiet, game-controlling influence to sports legends like Shane Battier and Sergio Busquets. They touch on Unai Simon taking home the Golden Glove after only needing to make 10 saves all tournament, as well as the debate over Kylian Mbappé's Golden Boot title following a wild 10-goal third-place exhibition match. From Shakira's halftime performance to Kermit the Frog's surprising appearance, the guys review all the viral moments from the historic final. Finally, Christian and Alexis hand out their official 2026 World Cup grades, debating the merits of the expanded 48-team format and reflecting on how the tournament brought fans together across host cities. The hosts close out the show with heartfelt gratitude for their crew, wives, and community as The Cooligans celebrate nearly 11 years on the air.   Timestamps: (00:00) — Live from Webster Hall: Spain Wins the World Cup 1-0 Over Argentina (02:44) — Defensive Mastery: How Spain Shut Down Messi (12:30) — The Red Card Breakdown: Enzo Fernández's Ejection & Ferran Torres' Winner (21:10) — Stock Up & Stock Down: Scaloni's Struggles vs. Rodri & Ruiz Midfield Control (35:09) — World Cup Awards Debate: Mbappé's Golden Boot & Rodri's Golden Ball (46:16) — Final Tournament Grades: Evaluating the 48-Team Format & Fan Culture Across America (55:20) — Wrapping Up the 11-City Breakaway Tour & Celebrating 11 Years of The Cooligans Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating Argentina 1–0 in extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.In this emotional episode of What's New with M.E., host Ali Mehdaoui recaps the biggest moments, controversies and unforgettable stories of World Cup 2026—including Morocco's historic quarterfinal run, Colombia's heartbreaking penalty-shootout exit and Team USA's journey on home soil.We also break down the dramatic final: Enzo Fernández's red card, Ferran Torres' winning goal in the 106th minute, Spain's dominant performance and Lionel Messi's emotional walk from what may have been his final World Cup appearance.Was this the symbolic passing of the torch from Lionel Messi to 19-year-old world champion Lamine Yamal? And has Spain officially begun a new era of international football?Watch this powerful World Cup 2026 recap celebrating the game that unites cultures, countries and generations like nothing else on Earth.

Welcome to the final episode of the Rule the Roost World Cup Digest! For one last time, I am wrapping up the 2026 World Cup, dissecting a tense and dramatic final, taking a look at England's chaotic bronze medal match, and reflecting on the tournament as a whole. On today's briefing: Spain the Rightful Kings: Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time thanks to a 106th-minute winner from Ferran Torres. Ultimately, they are the rightful and unsurprising winners. They have now gone a record-breaking 38 matches unbeaten and conceded just one single goal all tournament. A genuinely superb defensive display. An Unpleasant Argentina: It has to be said, this Argentina side were a rather unpleasant bunch in the final. They were negative, cynical, and racked up the cards—culminating in Enzo Fernández being sent off deep into stoppage time and Leandro Paredes seeing red after the final whistle. End of an Era: Is this the end of Lionel Messi's amazing legacy? It almost certainly is, and it is a real shame to see his World Cup journey conclude with such an ill-tempered, negative final performance from his team. England's 6-4 Alternate Reality: England beat France 6-4 in an absolutely wild third-place play-off. Frankly, the French probably couldn't be bothered, but for England fans, it was actually quite painful to watch. It offered a glimpse into an alternate reality where we played with far less fear than Thomas Tuchel seemingly instilled in the squad for that semi-final defeat to Argentina. Tournament Reflections: I offer some closing thoughts on the tournament as a whole. It was great, but it undeniably seemed to lose a bit of energy towards the end. Is this simply down to the sheer length and exhaustion of an expanded 48-team format? And if so, what on earth will a 64-team World Cup look like? The Bigger Picture: Finally, I ask a deeper question: what does the growing lack of excitement and joy from footballing success say about the current state of the sport, about us as fans, and perhaps even society as a whole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Con todo merecimiento, la selección de Luis De La Fuente superó futbolísticamente a una Argentina que padeció la expulsión de Enzo Fernández.

Join Adrian Durham, Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot in New York in the aftermath of The World Cup Final! It was a stinker of a night for Argentina as their crown slipped in chaotic fashion. Messi magic was nowhere to be seen, play turned ugly, and Enzo Fernández saw red. The boys tear apart a scrappy final and debate whether Argentina pushed the dark arts too far. Plus we ask what on earth did we just witness at the halftime show?!YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.comPhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Não é à toa que, em português, a expressão “parece final de Copa do Mundo” é usada para descrever uma situação em que os nervos estão à flor da pele ou uma multidão unida por um mesmo objetivo. No domingo (19), na Plaza de Colón, no centro de Madri, foi possível comprovar que poucas coisas provocam tanta paixão em uma torcida quanto uma decisão de Mundial. Ana Beatriz Faria, correspondente da RFI na Espanha O calor intenso da tarde madrilenha não impediu o público de chegar cedo para garantir um bom lugar. Na batalha contra as altas temperaturas, valia de tudo: água para beber e borrifar no corpo, o tradicional leque espanhol, chapéu na cabeça e muito ânimo. Antes de a bola rolar, era só festa. Uma charanga, vinda de Toledo especialmente para acompanhar a final na capital, embalava a multidão e dava um charme ainda mais espanhol ao ambiente. Os palpites apontavam quase todos na mesma direção: Espanha campeã. O placar, sim, variava. Havia quem apostasse em 2 a 1, mas também quem esperasse uma goleada. Era o caso de Enzo Reigada, de 10 anos, que viajou das Astúrias para Madri com parte da família. “Nesta Copa do Mundo, somos os favoritos e temos que ganhar”. Questionado sobre o resultado da partida, não hesitou: “Quatro a zero. A Espanha ganha.” A tia de Enzo, Reme Nieves, também estava confiante, embora um pouco mais cautelosa. No intervalo, quando o placar ainda estava zerado, apostava em uma vitória por 2 a 0. Independentemente do resultado, porém, dizia que a viagem já tinha valido a pena pelo simples fato de viver aquele momento em meio à multidão. “O clima está muito bom, muito bom. Viemos hoje de manhã para assistir à final aqui em Madri. Somos do norte, das Astúrias. Está tudo bem, muito bem”, contou. Entre a confiança e a tensão Com duas bandeirolas da Espanha na cabeça, uma bandeira envolvendo o corpo e o rosto pintado com listras vermelhas e amarelas, Laura Pérez não deixava nenhuma dúvida sobre a empolgação diante da possibilidade de ver a Espanha se tornar bicampeã mundial. Ela fez questão de dizer que não escolheria nenhum outro lugar para acompanhar a decisão. “A Espanha me encanta. Acho que sempre houve muita energia e um clima muito bom. E eu nunca iria embora”, afirmou. Laura e os milhares de torcedores reunidos na Plaza de Colón, no entanto, tiveram de enfrentar momentos de muita tensão. Gol anulado de um lado, quase gol do outro. Os braços subiam, as mãos iam à cabeça e a multidão suspirava em uma desolação coletiva. Depois, ao som do grito de “sí, se puede” (“sim, é possível”), a esperança voltava a se espalhar pela praça. No fim do tempo regulamentar, o argentino Enzo Fernández foi expulso. A partida seguiu para a prorrogação, e a explosão veio com o gol de Ferran Torres logo no primeiro minuto da segunda etapa do tempo extra. A superioridade espanhola ficou evidente nas estatísticas. Foram 20 finalizações da Espanha, 12 delas na direção do gol, contra apenas duas da Argentina. A seleção argentina não acertou a meta espanhola nenhuma vez. Mesmo assim, nos últimos instantes, quase conseguiu empatar. Um susto final antes do alívio. Festa de Colón a Cibeles A catarse definitiva veio com o apito final. Depois de muita luta, a Roja, como é carinhosamente apelidada a seleção espanhola, sagrou-se campeã mundial de 2026. Foi o segundo título da história do país com a seleção masculina, após a conquista de 2010. A festa tomou as ruas do centro de Madri. Torcedores surgiam de todos os lados e caminhavam em direção à emblemática Fuente de Cibeles, testemunha de tantas comemorações esportivas e escolhida mais uma vez como palco das grandes festas. A informal, que aconteceu no domingo, e a oficial, que será realizada nesta segunda (20). É lá que a Espanha vai receber a seleção que, nesta manhã, acordou com mais uma estrela. Depois de viver a celebração nas ruas, Alba Carbonell quer estar no meio da multidão que receberá os campeões. Para ela, ver a seleção espanhola conquistar o Mundial foi uma experiência única e também uma espécie de segunda chance. “Foi muito emocionante assistir ao jogo em Madri, vendo as ruas cheias de pessoas torcendo pela mesma coisa ao mesmo tempo, sentindo essa alegria. Eu nem consigo explicar, porque nunca tinha visto as ruas de Madri assim”, contou. Alba era pequena quando a seleção espanhola conquistou o primeiro título mundial, em 2010, e guarda poucas lembranças daquela celebração. “Para mim, foi uma segunda oportunidade de reviver isso de forma mais intensa. Foi muito lindo. Estou até querendo ir para a comemoração que vai ter em Madri com os jogadores, vai ter até show. Estou muito, muito feliz.” O brasileiro Luis Iglesias, que também tem nacionalidade espanhola, conhece bem essa sensação. Ele ainda era criança quando o Brasil conquistou sua última Copa do Mundo, em 2002, e agora finalmente pôde viver de perto a festa de um título mundial. “Está sendo uma loucura e uma emoção gigantesca, como se fosse o Brasil ganhando de novo. Eu tinha só 4 anos quando o Brasil ganhou a última Copa, em 2002. Nem lembro, não tenho nenhuma memória do que foi aquela festa. Hoje estou podendo ter esse gostinho do que é ganhar uma Copa do Mundo”, afirmou. Depois de viver as comemorações na capital espanhola, Luis não esconde o sentimento de pertencimento: “Estou me sentindo mais espanhol do que nunca por poder participar da festa aqui em Madri”.

Con todo merecimiento, la selección de Luis De La Fuente superó futbolísticamente a una Argentina que padeció la expulsión de Enzo Fernández.

This morning on Europe Today, we head to Madrid, where Spain celebrated its 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina. Barcelona striker Ferran Torres scored the winner in the 106th minute after Argentina were reduced to 10 men following Enzo Fernández's red card.We also look at the European Commission's proposals to boost the competitiveness of European banks, as our correspondent Sasha Vakulina speaks to European Commissioner for Financial Services Maria Luís Albuquerque.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast, hosted by Méabh Mc Mahon and Mared Gwyn, broadcasting from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.Every morning, we bring you the top stories and exclusive reporting shaping the European Union and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Atlanta, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver an immediate, high-energy live reaction show following Argentina's thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over England in the World Cup semifinal. The hosts launch directly into a scathing critique of England manager Thomas Tuchel, placing 100% of the blame squarely at his feet for executing an incredibly cowardly low-block game plan after Anthony Gordon put the Three Lions up 1-0. They highlight an embarrassing statistic showing that England averaged a meager 12% possession between Gordon's opening goal and Lautaro Martinez's dramatic match-winner. The guys break down the pivotal tactical adjustments and execution blunders that allowed the reigning champions to completely manipulate the second half of play. They analyze Enzo Fernández's spectacular equalizing strike against Jordan Pickford, set up by a composed pass from a slow-walking but deeply calculated Lionel Messi. The tactical breakdown extends to England's fatal defensive lapse in the 92nd minute, where a fresh Ezri Konsa and John Stones were caught completely asleep on the far post, allowing the shorter Lautaro Martinez to secure the victory with an open header. Beyond the action on the pitch, Christian and Alexis read through viral social media reactions from figures like Wayne Rooney, Iker Casillas, and Zito condemning England's hyper-pragmatic approach. They break down Enzo Fernández's standout performance as their "Stock Up" player while labeling Thomas Tuchel's decision-making as total coaching malpractice for "Stock Down". Finally, they react to a breaking medical report regarding Arsenal center-back William Saliba undergoing back surgery before looking ahead to the massive Argentina vs. Spain final matchup and sharing their closing tour details for New York City's Webster Hall.   Timestamps: (00:00) — Initial Reactions to Argentina's 2-1 Semifinal Comeback Over England. (01:30) — Blaming Thomas Tuchel: The Cowardly 1-0 Low Block & 12% Possession Nightmare. (06:12) — Dissecting the Goals: Enzo Fernández's Stunner & Lautaro Martinez's 92nd-Minute Winner. (10:36) — Internet Reactions: Tweets from Iker Casillas, Wayne Rooney & The Falklands Banner Controversy. (25:04) — Stock Market: Enzo Fernández Rising as Tuchel's Defensive Tactics Solidify "Stock Down". (34:05) — World Cup Final Preview: Argentina vs. Spain Predictions Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to Argentina rallying for a 2-1 victory over England yesterday with goals from Enzo Fernández and substitute Lautaro Martínez in their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match here in Atlanta, Georgia, and explain why they think England parked the bus and stopped trying to score too early yesterday versus Argentina giving Lionel Messi and Argentina too many scoring opportunities.

HR2 - Matthew Bergeron could be next Falcon to get franchise tagged In hour two Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 wide receivers in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London not cracking the Top 10 and being in the ‘Honorable Mentions' category, explain why they think Drake is a Top 10 wide receiver, talk about how the Falcons new regime is re-tooling the team right now, and explain why they think the Falcons new coaching staff must use right guard Chris Lindstrom in different ways this year. Then, Mike puts Dylan Mathews' NBA All-Star knowledge to the test for the halftime portion of the show, extends halftime into part of the next segment by putting Beau's 2000's NFL knowledge to the test! Finally, the fellas close out hour two by continuing to recap and react to Argentina rallying for a 2-1 victory over England yesterday with goals from Enzo Fernández and substitute Lautaro Martínez in their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match here in Atlanta, Georgia.

HR1 - Drake London would already be looked at as Top 10 WR with better QB play In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to Argentina rallying for a 2-1 victory over England yesterday with goals from Enzo Fernández and substitute Lautaro Martínez in their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match here in Atlanta, Georgia, explain why they think England parked the bus and stopped trying to score too early yesterday versus Argentina giving Lionel Messi and Argentina too many scoring opportunities, talk about the early action happening in this year's British Open Championship, react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 wide receivers in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London not cracking the Top 10 and being in the ‘Honorable Mentions' category, explain why they think Drake is a Top 10 wide receiver, react to the news that a new tiebreaker policy for the ACC Championship game was announced yesterday by ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips during ACC Media Days in a move that commissioner Phillips described as getting the league to the "right place" to feature its two best football teams, explain why they think the new ACC title game tiebreaker policy guarantees the right teams will be in the game and guarantees the ACC will get a team in the College Football Playoff every year as well, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Argentina vs Inglaterra, Selección Argentina, Mundial 2026 y Scaloni: analizamos la clasificación a la final tras una remontada histórica frente a Inglaterra.Bruno González, desde Barcelona, repasa el enorme partido de Messi, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister y Julián Álvarez, los aciertos tácticos de Scaloni y las claves futbolísticas de una noche inolvidable que depositó a Argentina en una nueva final del mundo.

In this electric live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast straight from Dallas, Texas, to break down Spain's masterclass 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals. The guys dissect an astonishingly clinical Spanish performance that completely neutralized the French powerhouse, restricting them to zero shots on target in the first half and a measly 0.3 XG over the entire match. They evaluate the major fallout of the result, including the end of Didier Deschamps' historic cycle as France manager, a devastating non-contact back injury to William Saliba, and how Lamine Yamal's unassuming brilliance consistently unhinged France's defense. Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright joins the show to share his emotional experiences traveling across America during the tournament and running his grassroots Airbnb training experiences. Wrighty delivers pure entertainment as he recounts a hilarious story of accidentally headbutting a broadcast trailer wall while passionately watching Arsenal. Transitioning to elite tactical analysis, the legendary forward provides an invaluable striker clinic for USMNT's Folarin Balogun, laying out the exact micro-adjustments needed to take fewer touches, tighten up movement inside the box, and reach a world-class international status. He also weighs in on the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's disallowed goal for Norway and fiercely defends Jude Bellingham from out-of-context post-match media spin. Finally, the hosts pivot to the remaining blockbuster semifinal fixture: a highly anticipated, historically charged showdown between England and Argentina. Christian and Alexis debate England's heavy reliance on Bellingham and Harry Kane, look at how Tottenham's Cristian "Cuti" Romero transforms into an absolute beast when wearing his national team colors, and analyze whether Enzo Fernández can control the tempo of the midfield. The episode wraps up with official score predictions, debating whether Lionel Messi's veteran squad will succumb to exhaustion or if the Three Lions will march into the final. Timestamps: (00:00) — Spain Clamps Down France 2-0 in the Semifinals (04:00) — The Deschamps Era Ends: France's Shotless Collapse & Saliba's Back Injury (13:22) — Player of the Match & The Unassumingly Devastating Lamine Yamal (22:16) — Special Guest Ian Wright: Emotional US Fan Culture & Trailer Headbutts (31:45) — Striker Clinic: Ian Wright's Masterclass Advice for USMNT's Folarin Balogun (36:43) — The Haaland "Assault" Controversy & Protecting Jude Bellingham from Media (44:10) — Semifinal Powder Keg: England vs. Argentina Lineup Debates & Official Score Predictions Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

New manager, new swagger, and a transfer window already splitting the fanbase. Xabi Alonso's first day at Cobham brought a calm Chelsea have been missing for years — then the mood shifted fast. Andrey Santos heads to Manchester United for £50m and the reaction is mixed at best. Chris and Joe make peace with the sales, welcome Marco Palestra's £48m arrival from Atalanta as a proper old-school right wing-back, and explain why Real Madrid's Enzo Fernández chase finally looks dead. Plus Cole Palmer's training clips, Reggie Walsh's growth spurt, and the case for Alex Scott. _____________________________________ * Support the Show * Write us a 5 star review Follow the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share it with a fellow Chelsea fan _____________________________________ * Meet the Hosts * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. _____________________________________ * The 1905 Podcast * Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red, White & Blues FC | Chelsea Transfer Wrap-UpDaniel and Jason are (mostly) done with the World Cup — Norway's the adopted team now, sorry England fans — and turn their attention back to a busy week of Chelsea business: a departure, an official arrival, and the Enzo Fernández situation that refuses to resolve itself.We're keeping this one tight this week (we say that every week), but there's a lot to get through: a sale, a long-awaited official unveiling, a couple of loans out, and the Enzo saga rumbling on in the background while Argentina are still alive in the World Cup.Andrey Santos Departs for Manchester UnitedChelsea sold Andrey Santos to Manchester United for £48 million plus £2 million in add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause — a solid profit on the roughly £15 million Chelsea paid for him. We go back and forth on whether this is a good deal or a bad one, and land on: it depends entirely on what Santos becomes. If he turns into what Chelsea hoped, this is a disaster. If he stays league-average, it's a great bit of business. We also get into why selling to a “top six” rival feels different than selling to a mid-table club, and why we've mostly made peace with the “no selling to Prem rivals” taboo being dead.Quenda Is Finally OfficialAfter what felt like months of open-secret reporting, Geovany Quenda's move to Chelsea is officially confirmed — and yes, we question why the club waited to bury this announcement right behind the Santos sale news. We're excited about his fit as a left wing-back in Xabi's system, especially paired with a (hopefully healthy) Estêvão, who's reportedly back in training after a hamstring issue.Outgoing Business: Tyrique George, Jesse Derry, Harrison Murray-CampbellTyrique George heads to Everton for £18 million (rising to £24 million with add-ons and a 15% sell-on clause), and we make the case that he was arguably better than both Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens before Chelsea went out and bought both of them anyway. Jesse Derry is off on a season-long loan to Sporting after signing a new contract, and Harrison Murray-Campbell joins newly promoted side KV Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League. We also give BlueCo credit — genuinely — for consistently attaching sell-on clauses to these young departures.The Enzo Fernández SituationThis one's not going away. Enzo still hasn't committed to the club, Real Madrid and Man City have both publicly denied interest, and with Argentina still alive in the World Cup, nothing can really move until the tournament ends. We talk through the risk of him missing the start of the season entirely once reintegration and match fitness are factored in, why we think Xabi Alonso is the only person who can actually win him over, and whether he should keep the vice-captaincy after everything that's happened this summer (our answer: yes — stripping it would be exactly the wrong move).Rumors: Garnacho, Chalobah, and the Center-Back SearchGarnacho is reportedly free to leave with Chelsea seeking £40 million — a number we find absurd given his season. Trevoh Chalobah's future is still parked at a £30 million valuation with no real movement. And we dig into the center-back and left-back links (Maxence Lacroix, Como's Jacobo Ramón, and Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarría) with a theory that the whole thing smells like a BlueCo negotiating tactic more than a real pursuit. 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

Welcome back to World Cup Daily #37! Today, John is joined by Graham Homer to break down a breathtaking final pair of Round-of-16 matches. We navigate high-stakes tactical shifts, late-game collapses, and boiling touchline controversies while celebrating the tournament's first official day of rest!We break down the final whistle analysis and elite upcoming previews unfiltered:The 11-Minute Response: Argentina books a thrilling quarterfinal spot against Switzerland after erasing a shock 2-0 deficit to eliminate Egypt 3-2. Ibrahim handed the Pharos a stunning 15th-minute lead before Mostafa Shobeir saved a Lionel Messi penalty. While Egypt doubled their lead through Zico in the 67th minute, Argentina flipped the script. Cristian Romero, Messi, and Enzo Fernández struck three times in 11 minutes to complete a breathtaking comeback.The Post-Match Farce: We analyze Egypt manager Hossam Hassan's fiery post-match comments slamming the tournament system and alleging a rigged bracket. We track the Egyptian Football Association's official FIFA complaint against French referee François Letexier and dissect Egypt's negative 5-4-1 defensive substitutions that completely invited the champions back into the game.The Pacific Coast Snorfest: Switzerland edges out Colombia on penalties (0-0, 4-3 pens) to lock down the final quarterfinal berth. Played at BC Place in Vancouver, it was a pure clash of opposite philosophies—Colombia's aggressive attacking winger channels versus a highly disciplined Swiss block. Despite Switzerland missing core attacking stars due to pre-match injuries, their stable defensive know-how neutralized Luis Díaz to drag the game to the penalty lottery.⏱️ MID-SHOW HYDRATION BREAK

La selección de Argentina ha logrado una remontada histórica para clasificarse a los cuartos de final del Mundial 2026 tras vencer por 3-2 a Egipto. La vigente campeona del mundo tuvo que sobreponerse a un 0-2 en contra, con goles de Yasser y Ziko para los egipcios. Los tantos de Cristian 'Cuti' Romero en el minuto 79, Lionel Messi en el 84 y un cabezazo de Enzo Fernández en el 93 sellaron el pase a cuartos, donde se medirán al ganador del choque entre Suiza y Colombia.Tras el pitido final, el capitán argentino, Leo Messi, ha calificado el encuentro como “una locura”. El astro argentino confesó el sufrimiento vivido: “La verdad que una locura, me apura el haber sufrido de esta manera una vez más”. Sin embargo, elogió la fortaleza del grupo: “Pero este equipo es increíble, la verdad que no baja los brazos nunca. Se había puesto feo con el 2 a 0, y así todos insistimos”.Messi ha explicado que la clave fue no rendirse, destacando que “levantar en una eliminatoria de este ...

Chelsea's summer is entering a decisive stage as Xabi Alonso prepares to work with his squad for the first time.In Episode 192 of the From The Shed End Podcast, we discuss Real Madrid's public denial of interest in Enzo Fernández, whether his agent has created unnecessary uncertainty, and why Chelsea should demand at least £130 million if the midfielder is ever sold.We also react to the latest Granit Xhaka developments, debate whether Chelsea still need an experienced midfielder, and look ahead to the players reporting for pre-season under Alonso.Other topics include Marco Palestra's role, the competition between Reece James and Malo Gusto, the players fighting for their Chelsea futures, and the biggest decisions Alonso must make before the new season.Follow From The Shed End and let us know: should Chelsea keep Enzo, and what should Alonso's strongest midfield look like?

Noticias del día. El Real Madrid desmiente los rumores sobre el fichaje de Enzo Fernández. Última hora del Argentina-Cabo Verde y del Colombia-Ghana. La selección española ya prepara los octavos de final contra Portugal. La agenda del sábado en el Mundial. Rafa Jódar, eliminado de Wimbledon. Este sábado arranca el Tour de Francia en Barcelona.

The transfer window may be gathering pace elsewhere, but Arsenal's approach remains firmly under the microscope. This week, the hosts discuss the fallout from Jeremy Monga's expected move to Manchester City, whether patience is being mistaken for inactivity, and why Arsenal appear determined to stick to their valuations despite growing pressure from supporters.The conversation explores the latest links surrounding Bruno Guimarães, Bradley Barcola and Enzo Fernández, while also examining how the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup and concerns over the fitness of key first-team players could influence Arsenal's transfer strategy. There is also discussion around William Saliba's reported injury concerns, the club's need for defensive reinforcements, and how the wider shape of the squad could dictate the remainder of the summer window.Elsewhere, the panel assess the latest speculation surrounding Leandro Trossard's future, changes within Arsenal's academy setup, and the potential departures of several highly-rated youngsters as the club reshapes its youth structure.Beyond Arsenal, attention turns to Tottenham Hotspur's heavy spending, the impact of rising transfer fees across the market, Nottingham Forest's appointment of Oliver Glasner, and the wider financial landscape influencing Premier League recruitment.As always, the hosts offer their thoughts on the biggest transfer stories of the week through an Arsenal lens, separating rumour from reality while asking whether patience will ultimately prove to be the club's greatest strength.

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El programa aborda la tragedia del terremoto en Venezuela, con 29 españoles fallecidos y 154 desaparecidos en La Guaira. En política andaluza, Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla repite como presidente tras pactar con Vox, negando recortes en sanidad o escolarización. Vox asume competencias en turismo, desregulación, justicia y administración local. La cultura destaca el auge de los festivales de música estivales, con millones de asistentes y alta facturación, aunque se critican aforos y precios. En deportes, la selección española de fútbol golea 3-0 a Austria en el Mundial, con Lamine Yamal y Oyarzábal, y Unai Simón logra un récord. España se enfrenta a Portugal en octavos. El Real Madrid desmiente el fichaje de Enzo Fernández. Finalmente, el programa trata la emotiva carta de una pareja que busca ser padres. El Dr. Mario Alonso Puig analiza el estrés en la fertilidad y la importancia de la aceptación y la relación. Antonio Resines presenta su película "Haciendo Amigos", una comedia sobre ...

Juanma Moreno asume la presidencia de Andalucía tras un acuerdo con VOX, buscando un gobierno estable a pesar de las limitaciones de la coalición y esperando un buen entendimiento con su socio. Pedro Sánchez mantiene a Mercedes González en su cargo pese a su imputación, minimizando el caso para evitar agravar la situación del gobierno, siguiendo un patrón ya visto. En el ámbito deportivo, la selección española de fútbol avanza a octavos de final en el Mundial tras golear a Austria y se enfrentará a Portugal, manteniendo una racha de 35 partidos sin perder. El Real Madrid desmiente gestiones para fichar a Enzo Fernández. El programa también explora los acuerdos y cesiones en las relaciones de pareja y familiares, con oyentes compartiendo sus experiencias sobre contratos, responsabilidades parentales y la gestión de aficiones. Se aborda la dificultad de la infertilidad en una pareja y se comenta el calor persistente en España, con hasta ocho comunidades en aviso por altas temperaturas y ...

Lionel Messi, Selección Argentina, Mundial 2026 y Scaloni: analizamos la victoria ante Austria y la clasificación a los 16avos de final de la Copa del Mundo.Bruno González, desde Barcelona, repasa el penal errado y la reacción de Messi, el crecimiento colectivo del equipo, los grandes partidos de Alexis Mac Allister y Enzo Fernández, y las decisiones que puede tomar Scaloni ahora que Argentina ya aseguró su lugar en la siguiente ronda.

In de FC Afkicken Non-WK Daily van donderdag 18 juni bespreken Bart Obbink en Jean-Paul Rison het laatste voetbalnieuws. Met vandaag onder meer Dévy Rigaux en Niels van Duinen die zich uitspreken over hun eerste transferzomers bij Feyenoord en AZ, de nieuwe tattoo van Mexx Meerdink, Sparta dat op pole position ligt voor Nick Verschueren, de interesse van Real Madrid in Enzo Fernández en een nieuwe concurrent voor Cody Gakpo bij Liverpool!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lionel Messi, Selección Argentina, Mundial 2026 y Scaloni: analizamos el triunfo ante Argelia y una actuación que desafía cualquier explicación.Bruno González, desde Barcelona, repasa el hat-trick de Messi, el gran debut de Facundo Medina, el trabajo de De Paul, Enzo Fernández y Alexis Mac Allister, además de las claves tácticas que permitieron a Argentina superar al rival más exigente de la fase de grupos.

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Selección Argentina, Lionel Messi, Mundial 2026 y Scaloni: analizamos la exhibición ante Islandia y las enormes sensaciones que dejó el equipo antes del debut.Bruno González, desde Barcelona, repasa los rendimientos de Messi, Barco, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Lautaro Martínez, Nico Paz y compañía, en una actuación que volvió a mostrar la mejor versión colectiva de la Selección Argentina.

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Spurs lost 2-1 at Chelsea — but the numbers say we were the better side. 2.15 xG to Chelsea's 1.09, and 67% of the game's big chances. And now the whole season comes down to one game against Everton. Jim is joined on The Originals by Stu in Dubai and Si in Switzerland to pick through a frustrating night at Stamford Bridge and answer a stack of Oso 33 member questions. We get into why the data and the eye test tell completely different stories, the Enzo Fernández screamer and the Kinsky question, the front-three problem and an honest defence of Richarlison, the VAR decisions still baffling us — the Delap elbow, the Cucurella booking that makes no sense — and what fans can realistically do about officiating. Plus the most honest question of the season from Oso 33 member Howard: have Spurs ever stressed you this much, and how are you coping? A point against Everton on Sunday and we're safe. The Originals is the panel show from Oh So Spurs — higher-quality, more nuanced fan content from people who've actually been through this season. Smarter than the angry-pundit register, but still fans, with the cautious belief that comes with it. If you got something out of the episode, please follow the show, drop us a rating, and share it with a Spurs fan who needs to get through to Sunday. And to the OhSo33 crew, keep it lily-white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekend of football that had something for everyone, but especially – sunnies on, slippers off, and back to winning ways – Roy bloody Hodgson. Marcus, David and Jim discuss that and four FA Cup quarterfinals which all did lots for the Ramble.Jim explains the issue with Arsenal's mentality (and his position at the pub), while David argues that the Enzo Fernández situation shows just what Chelsea fans are dealing with under the current regime. Elsewhere, the disillusion deepens at Liverpool, with Rayan Cherki gleefully fanning the flames...Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Get your Ramble merch HERE.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***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!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FC Crew react to Chelsea's decision to suspend Enzo Fernández after his comments that he would like to live in Madrid in the future, and also to Marc Cucurella's critiques of the club's transfer policy and sacking of Enzo Maresca. Then, a preview of Saturday's FA Cup match between Manchester City and Liverpool. Also, a preview of LALIGA's match of Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, asking if Barcelona will struggle without the injured Raphinha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices