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Today's episode leads with FIFA's proposal for a roughly $20 billion commercial entity that would sell minority stakes in World Cup commercial rights to private investors, reportedly including the Kushner family. UEFA is furious and preparing an emergency meeting where a World Cup boycott has reportedly entered the conversation. Second story: IFAB confirmed the VAR process used to send off Switzerland's Breel Embolo against Argentina was wrong; Argentina won 3-1 in extra time. Third story: U.S. Soccer offered Mauricio Pochettino an extension through the 2030 World Cup cycle after the USMNT's round-of-16 exit to Belgium. Closer: Real Madrid continue pursuing Manchester City midfielder Rodri.Subscribe for Premier League, MLS & Champions League coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#FIFA #UEFA #Infantino #WorldCup2026 #Kushner #VAR #IFAB #Embolo #Argentina #Paredes #Pochettino #USMNT #Rodri #RealMadrid #ManchesterCity #Football #Soccer #CalorogaSharkMediaAI gave us an assist in the creation of today's podcast, but the hat trick is our own.
¡Bienvenidos a una edición al rojo vivo del Daily Show de Fútbol de Primera Radio! Hoy desmenuzamos la histórica presentación de Zinedine Zidane como nuevo seleccionador de Francia y la bomba en la Azzurra: Roberto Mancini regresa a Italia tras el sonado escándalo con Andrea Pirlo. Además, sacudida total en la Liga MX con la sorpresiva renuncia de Guido Pizarro como director técnico de Tigres. Analizamos también las declaraciones de Antonio "Turco" Mohamed, DT de Toluca y encargado de dirigir al equipo de la Liga MX en el esperado MLS All Star Game. Ponemos sobre la mesa las recientes decisiones de la IFAB y la FIFA sobre el "caso Embolo", y cerramos con el mercado de pases en Europa repasando los últimos movimientos y fichajes más importantes del verano. ¡Únete al chat en directo! ¡Dale LIKE a la transmisión, SUSCRÍBETE al canal de Fútbol de Primera y dinos en los comentarios: ¿Cómo le irá a Zidane en el banquillo francés y quién debe dirigir a Tigres?
➡️ Watch Martin's Speech HERE: https://youtu.be/sAKz353_MGU?si=-i8i9K4B8a4xuqqW On this week's episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett leave the FIFA World Cup behind and return to domestic football as attention turns to the start of a brand-new club season. Back together in the Kingston Kitchen, the pair begin by reflecting on a very special honour for Martin, after Woking Football Club named their academy facility the Martin Tyler Performance Centre, before discussing the next chapter in English football. In We Need To Talk About, Martin and Neil examine the changing landscape of pre-season tours. Why are more Premier League clubs staying closer to home? Are long-haul commercial tours still worthwhile? And how much should the recent FIFA World Cup influence clubs' preparations? They compare the travel schedules of every Premier League side, debate the Community Shield's move to Cardiff, and discuss the balance between commercial success and player welfare. The discussion then turns to one of football's most controversial subjects: signing young players. With clubs securing deals for teenage talents years before they can officially join, Martin and Neil debate whether football is protecting young footballers or placing too much pressure on them too early. Featuring discussion around Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, J.J. Gabriel, Benji Flowers and the future of youth development. In Three of the Best, Martin and Neil each pick their favourite summer transfers, selecting the best young signing, experienced signing, and overall transfer of the window. The conversation features Youri Tielemans, Callum Wilson, Daizen Maeda, Chris Summerville, Yann Diomande and more, as they explain which moves could have the biggest impact on the 2026/27 season. Martin's Letter From The Gantry celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Premier League, with Martin taking listeners back to the opening weekend of the inaugural 1992 season. He recalls commentating on Leeds United, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Wimbledon, remembers Eric Cantona, Peter Schmeichel, Teddy Sheringham, Brian Dean and many of the Premier League's first overseas stars, before reflecting on just how dramatically English football has changed over the last three and a half decades. Finally, in Stoppage Time, the pair break down the latest IFAB law changes and new refereeing interpretations for the upcoming season, including VAR, throw-ins, substitutions, treatment times, red card reviews and more, explaining what supporters should expect when the new campaign kicks off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Women in Sport 系列第二集,邀請本屆世界盃回鍋愛爾達、播報 14 場賽事的足球主播蔡宜瑾。從早年被質疑「為什麼是女生來播」,到今年被全網稱讚功課做好做滿,她聊賽事轉播的性別雙重標準、一場比賽背後 8 到 10 小時的準備、VAR 與晶片足球的公平爭議,以及今年八月起回母校國立臺灣體育運動大學運動資訊與傳播學系任教的新身分。她想對每個女孩說的話,就是這集的集名:千萬不要因為自己是女性而限制自己。⚽️ 追蹤蔡宜瑾:IG @footballtsai、@1994_etsai|YouTube「足球小蔡」成為
Send us Fan MailGrowth can stall even when the shed lot stays busy, and that's usually a sign the problem is hiding underneath the surface. We're recording from Iowa and sitting down with Glen and Chad from iFab as they share big news: iFab is transitioning to new ownership, with fabricator and problem-solver Eli Slabaughl stepping in to lead the next chapter while Glen and Chad stay on for a smooth handoff.We talk about what iFab equipment actually changes inside a shed manufacturing shop, not just “faster,” but more consistent. When trusses vary, rooflines fight back, sheeting takes longer, and every downstream step costs you time. Glen, Chad, and Eli walk through why a truss press that can drive repeatable results is a real scaling tool, how simple hydraulic design keeps repairs practical, and why training videos matter when your best operator might not learn from an English-only manual.We also get into the broader iFab lineup, including saw systems, forklift building movers, and the adjustable jig that builders keep asking about for custom pitches and layouts. Eli shares his background in welding and repair, what attracts him to iFab's “simple, innovative solutions” mindset, and where he wants to expand next, especially serving the barn industry with custom solutions.If you're trying to build more sheds with less friction, listen now, share this with a builder friend, and leave a review so more shops can find the tools and people behind them. What's the one bottleneck you want to eliminate in your shop this year?For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter? Sign up on our website: shedgeek.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed ProFirst Choice MetalsChallengerLuxGuardShed Sales Summit
世界杯赛场上,大多数国家只有一支国家队,但英国却是个例外。英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰都是拥有独立的足球协会、独立参加世界杯资格赛,甚至还能在国际赛场上彼此交锋的球队。为什么同一本护照、同一个君主、同一个国家,却能拥有四支国家队?本期「英伦奇葩说」,Bessie从现代足球诞生的历史讲起,聊到英国四大足球协会如何早于 FIFA 建立起自己的体系,也解释了为什么FIFA至今仍保留这项全球独一无二的制度安排。更有意思的是,这种"分裂"并不只存在于足球,橄榄球也有一种切法,板球又是另一种切法,但奥运会必须统一成Team GB,而英联邦运动会又重新各自代表家乡出赛。这看似混乱的规则背后,其实藏着英国数百年来对于国家、地方认同与历史传统的理解。在英国,联合(United)从来不等于融合(United as One)。【本节目由Withinlink碚曦投资协作体出品】【主持】李倩玲 Bessie Lee广告营销行业资深从业者,商业观察者【本期内容提要】00:12 为什么英国只有一个国家,却有四支世界杯国家队?01:25 现代足球诞生:英国四大足球协会是如何形成的?03:03 世界第一场国际足球赛,为什么就是英格兰对苏格兰?04:48 FIFA成立之前,英国早已有属于自己的"世界杯"05:50 足球规则到底谁说了算?IFAB与英国四大协会的特殊地位07:35 四支国家队为什么能够一直保留到今天?10:14 "Anyone But England"是英国足球最著名的球迷文化12:15 为什么四支球队赛前唱的国歌都不一样?14:03 足球之外,英国其他运动又是怎么"分家"的?14:26 橄榄球:北爱尔兰为什么会和爱尔兰共和国组成同一支国家队?16:31 板球:为什么威尔士反而"消失"了?18:03 奥运会必须统一成Team GB,为何足球项目依然例外?19:55 同一个运动员,为什么有时代表英国、有时代表威尔士?21:30英国体育版图为何始终没有统一?22:47 联合不等于融合,足球只是照见了英国真正的国家认同【线下见面邀请】伦敦·中文播客嘉年华 2026 7 月 18 日,我将与多位中文播客的好朋友,包括《去现场》杨一、《贝望录》李倩玲 Bessie、《严艺家》严艺家、《碳基生物生存指南》梦妮、《艺术叨叨》兰奕 以及《大不列颠颠一颠》肖恩,出现在伦敦举办的首次英国中文播客创作者线下聚会。 这是英国首次中文播客创作者线下聚会,六位中文播客主播将同台出现,一起讨论: 在 AI 能够复制声音、生成内容的时代,“真实的人声”有什么不可替代的东西?我们会从创作经验、表达方式、以及声音媒介的未来变化出发,展开一场面对面的讨论。在 AI 复制的时代,我们去现场听真实的人说话。欢迎所有对播客、声音表达和内容创作感兴趣的朋友前来。 时间:7 月 18 日(周六)14:00–17:00 地点:帝国理工学院(Imperial College London) 报名:https://luma.com/ev6tmt34【后期制作】Jean【收听方式】推荐您使用Apple Podcast、小宇宙APP、喜马拉雅FM、荔枝播客、网易云音乐、QQ音乐、Spotify或任意泛用型播客客户端订阅收听《贝望录》。【互动方式】微博:@贝望录微信公众号:贝望录+商务合作:beiwanglu@withinlink.com
In this episode of the Huddle Breakdown, the guys dive headfirst into a summer of absolute paralysis and strategic shifts across Scottish football. We break down the massive management shakeup as Derek McInnes looks set to take the wheel at Rangers following Danny Röhl's sudden departure—signaling a complete divergence in recruitment and a massive test for the "Staunch-O-Meter". Meanwhile, Celtic fans are left dealing with organizational gridlock in the transfer window while rivals Hearts fully commit to a progressive analytics model. Plus, we look at the ongoing 2026 World Cup action, examining how the new IFAB rule changes are completely altering player behavior on the pitch, Mauricio Pochettino's tactical masterclass with the USMNT, and standout performances from Celtic-adjacent players.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown Extra Time, host Martin Murphy, James, and Alan dive into the controversial "white smoke" at Paradise following Martin O'Neill's return as manager. The team pulls no punches regarding the Celtic board's rumored "nickel-and-diming" over backroom staff contracts for Shaun Maloney and Fotheringham, exposing a dated billionaire mentality that threatens to derail summer transfer window recruitment. Shifting focus to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the panel dissects crucial IFAB law changes—including strict new five-second limits on throw-ins, one-minute power-play penalties for slow substitutions, and expanded VAR capabilities—and analyzes how these tempo-boosting shifts will directly impact Celtic's domestic and European campaigns. Finally, the guys break down five years of empirical Scottish referee data from the "Yorkshire Whistler" and offer their expert, unfiltered predictions on World Cup favorites, dark horses like Japan and Ecuador, and the political circus surrounding the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup chat and interviews, in the third and final of our preview shows for the tournament. With the World Cup kick off just around the corner, we're joined by Global TV's Asa Rehman to look at how ready the Canadian team feels for the tournament, how they looked in their two recent friendlies, who we expect to get the start on Friday, and hopes and expectations against Bosnia and for the tournament as a whole. We also bring you our final three group previews, as Zach breaks down Germany and Group E, Asa looks at the Netherlands and Group F, Doug Pirie and Gordon Henderson join us from the Scottish podcast Glory Days of Gold to look at Scotland and Group C, and we chat with FC Dallas' Haitian winger Deedson about his country reaching their first finals since 1974. Plus we chat with Thomas Müller about being a pundit and not a player at this year's tournament, his advice to the Vancouver Whitecaps players heading off to their first World Cup, and bring back some South Africa 2010 memories for him with the help of that year's Panini sticker album. We also sit down for a chat with Whitecaps 18-year-old striker Rayan Elloumi about the breakneck year he's had, getting the call to Tunisia's World Cup squad, and his own World Cup memories from tournaments past. All of this plus we look at some of the IFAB rule changes for this year's tournament, we move onto the letter Y in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, legendary Scottish band Deacon Blue continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, and we've got another new Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.20: Intro - thanks to our Gold Tier members 05.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - Y 10.45: It's game time - is Canada ready? 37.40: Group E Preview - Curacao, Ecuador, Germany, and the Ivory Coast 60.00: Thomas Müller talks World Cup memories and his new role as a pundit 67.45: Group F Preview - Japan, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Tunisia 89.00: Rayan Elloumi interview on his first World Cup with Tunisia 108.00: Group C Preview part one - Brazil, Haiti, Morocco, and Scotland 130.25: Chat with Haiti winger Deedson 135.35: Group C Preview part two 160.55: Rule changes and new laws of the game at this year's World Cup 177.10: Wavelength - Belle and Sebastian - It Only Takes One Lion
It's a full Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe start with Cupdates on fake gear in Toronto, Decatur Watchfest updates, and Haiti on the pitchThen, we hear from the USMNT in training and the USWNT in BrazilMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at the IFAB rule changes for the World CupPlus, news from Europe, rumors, and updates from the USL
Joshua and Nathan talk about Canada's 2-0 win over Uzbekistan, the Rise beating the Roses, PSG winning the UCL, transfer rumours and more!TIMESTAMPS:1:01- Andres Cubas called up to Paraguay for World Cup2:52- Rise beat Roses 3-28:56- MLS on Apple TV viewership growth12:39- Canada beats Uzbekistan 2-0, which player stocks are growing, Nelson and Priso competing for final spot30:29- Chelsea release 2026-27 kit, transfer rumours39:57- Spurs sign Robertson and Senesi, transfer rumours50:25- PSG beat Arsenal on pens to win back to back UCLs55:30- EPL manager changes, IFAB announces new rules for World CupDo you or anyone you know own a small business? We'd love to have them sponsor the show! Contact us: Terminalcityfcpodcast@gmail.com. Twitter:@JoshuaRey00@Ndurec@TerminalCityFCBlueSky: @joshuarey.bsky.social @ndurec.bsky.social @terminalcityfc.bsky.social Instagram:@TerminalCityFCPodcastYoutube:TerminalCityFC
In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, hosts Laura Bradburn, James, and Alan dissect Celtic's historic and thrilling victory to claim the Scottish league title after a chaotic, high-stakes final stretch of the season. The team breaks down the match dynamics against Derek McInnes' Hearts, analyzing how tactical masterstrokes, critical substitutions, second-half fatigue, and late-game variance ultimately swung the title back to Glasgow. Beyond the pitch analytics, they dive straight into the post-match controversies, confronting the media's intense reaction to the fan pitch invasion, the confusing final whistle timeline under IFAB rules, and the deeply rooted cultural undercurrents surrounding Scottish football. DON'T MISS IT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Юридический обзор предпоследнего тура матчей РПЛ уже в эфире подкаста «SILA Нашего футбола». Обсуждаем самые яркие события прошедших матчей с точки зрения спортивного права – спорные решения, работу арбитров, дисциплинарные вопросы и не только. Смотрите и делитесь мнением в комментариях! Впереди – заключительный тур РПЛ. Не переключайтесь!Подкаст выпущен при поддержке юридической компании SILA International Lawyers совместно с изданием «Спортс».Таймкоды:00:00 – Начало01:00 – Челестини ушел из ЦСКА по соглашению сторон06:36 – Пари НН – ЦСКА. Стычка между Жоао Виктором и Владиславом Торопом. Конфликт Медведева с болельщиками15:46 – Ахмат – Динамо Махачкала. Черчесов предложил свой вариант лимита на легионеров в РПЛ19:36 – Локомотив – Балтика. Удаление Андраде на 12-й минуте. Виды штрафов для футболистов25:36 – Трансфер Андраде в «Зенит» вместо «Локомотива»?30:08 – Зенит – Сочи. Потенциальный обмен Матеузиньо на Мантуана. Как в сделках обмена посчитать компенсацию за подготовку и/или солидарные выплаты?37:42 – Динамо – Краснодар. Девушка с инвалидностью выиграла иски к ФК «Краснодар». 44:50 – Кратко по оставшимся матчам и турнирной таблице49:20 – IFAB может рассмотреть изменение правил о борьбе игроков друг с другом в штрафных перед угловыми и штрафными ударами52:08 – ФИФА изменила дисциплинарные правила перед чемпионатом мира
In this "Extra Time" edition of The Huddle Breakdown, Martin, James, and Alan dissect Celtic's heart-pounding last-gasp victory over Motherwell and look ahead to the high-stakes title decider against Hearts. The team dives deep into the controversial handball penalty that has the Scottish media in a furor, with James presenting a detailed "Schrödinger's Handball" analysis on how SFA rules differ from standard IFAB laws. Beyond the officiating drama, the episode provides a data-centric autopsy of Celtic's performance—comparing current form to the "Nancy era"—and offers a comprehensive tactical preview of the upcoming championship clash, including a supercomputer prediction that suggests a razor-thin margin for the title.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look at the ribbon-cutting for the new US Soccer Training CenterBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst discusses developing off-the-field habits to aid in your growth on the field- everything from eating to sleeping and making sure you're the best you can beAppleTV's Ramses Sandoval visits on the eve of ATLUTD and LAGSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno visits on MLSFuboTV's Nino Torres on Copas, new IFAB rules, and World Cup 1978
Sinead and Gavin discuss the Fifa president: where did he come from and how long does he plan to stick around?Infantino was elected as Fifa president in February 2016. He showed a supposedly new, more humble version of Fifa when he flew EasyJet to an IFAB meeting in the UK, saying “We are normal people and we have to behave like normal people.”He now travels on a private jet provided to him by Qatar. And Fifa recently requested a motorcade escort for their annual congress in Vancouver similar to the kind usually reserved for the Pope or the US president.Why has the head of a sporting body come to regard himself as worthy of such a show of deference? Does the Fifa presidency essentially guarantee a level of hubris, as the occupier of the office becomes further and further detached from the real world in which 99% of football supporters live?Can steps be taken to assure greater accountability for those in the role? Or are we destined to have a succession of egotistical characters speaking on behalf of the global game, while those who play, watch and love the sport roll their eyes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler and Neil Barnett dive into a huge range of talking points across the modern game - from title ambition and club standards to refereeing controversy and football's ever-changing rules. The episode kicks off with a passionate debate around Arsenal, questioning whether simply “competing” is enough. Are the Gunners truly building towards titles, or has the mindset shifted towards settling for Champions League places? There's also a deep dive into Chelsea FC, where expectations vs reality come under the spotlight. With reduced wage structures, changing ambitions, and comparisons to previous eras, has Chelsea's standard dropped — and what does success actually look like for the club now? Martin's Letter from the Gantry focuses on a major refereeing controversy involving West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, where a crucial incorrect decision led to a goal. This opens up a wider discussion on VAR, IFAB, and whether football is becoming overcomplicated with constant rule changes and interventions. There's also reaction to a heavy defeat for Chelsea against Manchester City, alongside analysis of refereeing consistency, game management, and how decisions continue to shape results at the highest level. As always, the episode wraps up with Three of the Best, highlighting emerging young talents, including Alex Scott and standout performers across the Premier League. #Arsenal #Chelsea #WestHam #Wolves #ManchesterCity #PremierLeague #VAR #Refereeing #FootballDebate #AlexScott #FootballPodcast #JoyOfFootball
Jon Nelson takes you through some of the best interviews of this week on SDH AM. Check the show out Monday-Friday on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels or as its own podcast at soccerdownhere.net. This week, he spoke with Chicago Fire radio commentator Max Anderson, Apple TV MLS commentator Steve Cangialosi, and Canadian Premier League Executive Vice President Costa Smyrniotis. Max helps get you ready for Atlanta United's trip to Soldier Field, Steve gives you a look around the league, and Costa discusses the rules trials the CPL is doing this season to help FIFA and IFAB better understand how changes to the offside law might change the game.
There are a lot of reasons to watch the Canadian Premier League in 2026SVP Costa Smyrniotis visits after matchweek one looking at the Wenger Offside trial, FVS helping with on field decisions, and a few rules IFAB brought to the table from MLS NEXT Pro- specfically, dealing with time delays, subs, and injuries
Gavin and Elliot open off-script. Mo Salah's departure from Liverpool has just been confirmed, and before Arsenal business gets underway there's a moment worth taking — a reflection on legacy, on how elite players leave, and on a contrast with another Liverpool exit that the hosts find hard to ignore.The international break dominates the main agenda, and the "six Arsenal withdrawals" story that has dominated the back pages gets looked at properly. The hosts work through who has actually pulled out, why the circumstances around each case are very different, and what Saka and Rice being handed a week off quietly reveals about how Arteta is managing this period of the season.Fixture congestion and the international calendar come into focus, with PSG's approach to domestic postponements adding some colour to a broader conversation about how the game is being structured at the top level.There's a detour worth taking — into whether Arsenal's constant presence in the headlines is as damaging as it feels. The Arteta media narrative gets examined, and the hosts have a take on it that may not be what you're expecting.Then the episode arrives at its core. Ståle Solbakken has spoken publicly about Ødegaard's mental state, and the hosts don't shy away from it. What his return means tactically, what formation gives Arsenal their best chance in the run-in, and where Zubimendi fits into that picture are all on the table. There's also a wider conversation about the burden Ødegaard carries into the summer — one that goes beyond anything Arsenal-related.Pre-season gets a brief moment. Arsenal are confirmed for Dublin against Real Betis on August 5th, with the shape of the summer starting to come into view.The episode closes on the IFAB rule changes arriving at the 2026 World Cup — five-second countdowns, the substitution clock, injured players leaving the field, expanded VAR, and the Premier League's decision to opt out of corner scrutiny. Arsène Wenger's offside proposal and the thirty-minutes-of-ball-in-play idea also come up. Neither lands without challenge.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:53) - Mo Salah's Liverpool Exit(07:34) - International Break Withdrawals: The Full Picture(09:44) - Saka & Rice Given a Week Off: Who Is This Break Really For?(14:03) - Fixture Congestion, PSG & the International Calendar Problem(15:58) - Gabriel's Knee & the Media's Dark Arts Narrative(20:04) - Does Arsenal Benefit From Being Everyone's Story?(24:22) - The Arteta Media Narrative: Mandela Effect in Football(29:33) - Ødegaard's Mental State: Ståle Solbakken Speaks(34:55) - The 4-3-3 Must Return: Tactical Reality for the Run-In(39:19) - Did Arsenal Mis-Profile Zubimendi?(45:10) - Ødegaard & Norway's World Cup: The Weight He's Carrying(52:43) - Pre-Season Friendlies: Dublin, Real Betis & Staying Close to Home(55:26) - IFAB Rule Changes: The Good, The Bad & More VAR(01:08:21) - The Wenger Rule & 30-Minute Halves: Football's Worst Ideas?
Send a textA soldier-turned-official sets a six-year goal to reach the Premier League—and makes it! Then he does an even rarer thing: he stays for over 15 years! We sit down with Scott Ledger, a 500+ appearance Premier League Assistant Referee and FA Cup Final appointee, to unpack the craft behind elite officiating—how preparation, humility, and sharp eyes under pressure create credibility when tens of thousands are judging every move.Scott takes us inside the modern toolkit: pre-match data packs that map set-piece patterns and passing lanes, film study to anticipate offside traps and screens, and the small human edge of knowing players' first names to defuse tension. He breaks down why “looking switched on” matters as much as getting the call right, especially for assistant referees who spend long stretches semi-active but must sell a complex decision in a heartbeat. We also explore the mental game of VAR: delayed flags, instant feedback, and the rubber-band reset that helps him let go of the last check and lock in for the next one.From fitness to field craft, Scott explains the lateral speed work, GPS targets, and position resets that keep him aligned with lightning-fast wingers. He shares the culture shock of moving from Sunday League to the Premier League's event-level logistics, plus a fan encounter that turned into a mini laws seminar. And he pitches a smart IFAB tweak to curb time-wasting on goalkeeper “injuries” by forcing a teammate to leave—small changes that could protect game flow without gimmicks from goalkeepers.It's a candid, practical masterclass for referees, coaches, and football obsessives who want to see the game with clearer eyes. If you value preparation, composure, and the pursuit of marginal gains, this conversation will sharpen how you watch—and how you work. If you've enjoyed it, please follow the show, share with a ref friend, and leave a quick review to help more people find us.The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show
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The beautiful game just got a reality check. In this episode, we break down the IFAB's stinging rejection of Arsène Wenger's radical proposal to rewrite the offside law. We explore the clash between football's "stoic" tradition and Wenger's dream of an attacker's paradise.From Erling Haaland's microscopic VAR heartbreaks to the tactical "nightmare" facing modern defenders, we discuss whether the sport is prioritizing mathematical precision over the soul of the goal. If a "toenail offside" can change a career, is it time to give the advantage back to the strikers, or would Wenger's tweak descend the pitch into defensive carnage? We're diving deep into the stats, the "fox in the box" philosophy, and why the ghost of this proposal isn't going away anytime soon. Arsène Wenger offside rule, IFAB football rule changes, VAR controversy, Erling Haaland goals, soccer tactical analysis.
Durex Nude ve Mediamarkt'ın katkılarıyla hazırlanan Socrates FC'nin yeni bölümünde İlhan Özgen, Atahan Altınordu ve İnan Özdemir; Rangers-Celtic maçındaki kaleci performansını, IFAB'ın zaman geçirmeye dair getirdiği kuralları, Kemal Rüzgâr'ın gollerini, Ruud Gullit'in modern futbola isyanını ve futbolcu isimli işletmeleri konuştu.
Durex Nude ve Mediamarkt'ın katkılarıyla hazırlanan Socrates FC'nin yeni bölümünde İlhan Özgen, Atahan Altınordu ve İnan Özdemir; Rangers-Celtic maçındaki kaleci performansını, IFAB'ın zaman geçirmeye dair getirdiği kuralları, Kemal Rüzgâr'ın gollerini, Ruud Gullit'in modern futbola isyanını ve futbolcu isimli işletmeleri konuştu.
It's a stacked Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMDave Leno, play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia Union, talks early wake-ups, calling multiple sports, and Philly's start in 2026Apple TV's Kacey White looks back at San Jose and Atlanta United plus a preview of Seattle and St Louis CITY SC- plus a look at being brave in attackMLS NEXT Pro President Ali Curtis stops by to talk about the new season, looks at the IFAB rules that were voted in at the last AGM that started in MLS NEXT Pro, and the future of the league...
MLS NEXT Pro President Ali Curtis visits SDH AM to look at the busy early 2026 for the league- franchises now at 30, adding another independent owner, plus a big push for growing the game from IFAB
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea and ask if the Premier League leaders are over-reliant on set pieces. The guys also praise Lamine Yamal's first career hat trick, Joshua Kimmich's late winner in Der Klassiker and discuss potential rule changes following the IFAB meeting in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After some chat up top, Musa and Ryan begin with Bayern's 3-2 win at Dortmund (06:02) to open up an eleven point gap at the top of the Bundesliga. They then round up some other results around Europe, before heading to the Premier League (19:24).There's chat about Arsenal's win over Chelsea, where all three goals were set pieces, Manchester United going third, as well as some of the other results, most of which also contained set pieces. There's also chat about Arne Slot's comments about… set pieces (40:31), and how they're making the Premier League tougher to watch. Finally, the new law changes were outlined by IFAB this weekend, so there are some thoughts on the ones that will be introduced at this summer's World Cup (51:41).March is our Patreon push, so to get 30% off your first month, go to patreon.com/stadio and use promo code SPRING at checkout!For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea and ask if the Premier League leaders are over-reliant on set pieces. The guys also praise Lamine Yamal's first career hat trick, Joshua Kimmich's late winner in Der Klassiker and discuss potential rule changes following the IFAB meeting in Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SDH's Maddie Crews look at the ATLUTD loss in San Jose on the weekend in MLSMaddie also looks back at the season opener for ATLUTD2 in Rhode Island against New England Revolution II in MLS NEXT PROSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler drops by to look at the beginning of SheBelieves for the USWNT- the result and the concerns- plus a quick peek at the new IFAB resolutions passed over the weekend
Nach dem Bergamo-Desaster mußte man mit dem Schlimmsten rechnen, aber der BVB war im Klassiker lange gut dabei, die nächste Bayern-Meisterschaft können die Dortmunder trotzdem nicht verhindern. Spannung dafür im Abstiegskampf, bye bye Heidenheim, aber wer auf Platz 16 und 17 landet wird megaspannend - Dazu IFAB-Irrsinn und Nordpol-Helden - Alles im neuen Sechzehner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 233 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 28, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Iran war, FIFA & World Cup; Infantino's 10 years - what's the future for the FIFA president?; Premier League launches streaming service; Warner Bros Discovery takeover; IFAB insights.Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
It's the trend that has club doctors and old-school defenders losing sleep: the rise of the "micro" shin pad. From Jack Grealish's low-sock swagger to Florian Wirtz's soap-bar-sized protection, we investigate why the world's most expensive legs are being left exposed. Are these tiny guards a legitimate performance hack for agility and ball feel, or just a dangerous fashion statement? We look at the grassroots bans sweeping the UK, the "Old Guard" (Ronaldo/Messi) approach to safety, and the IFAB loophole that lets players swap carbon fiber for credit-card-sized plastic. Mini shin pads trend, football player injury risk, Jack Grealish low socks, IFAB equipment rules , Goalya daily soccer podcast
Max Rushden is in for Paul Hawksbee, alongside Andy Jacobs for the latest podcast. The Sun's Chief Reporter, Martin Lipton, looks ahead to the IFAB meeting in Wales and provides the lowdown on what to expect. We also hear from former England cricketer Mark Butcher, who gives us the latest updates from the T20 World Cup. Additionally, Max and Andy go through all the papers to find the top stories of the day. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Premier League, World Cup, and general football chat and interviews. Not a lot of happenings in Whitecapsland this past week, but some transfer rumours both inwards and outwards. We delve into all of it in this week's show, plus bring you two feature interviews with a couple of Whitecaps. First up is a chat with midfielder turned centre back Ralph Priso. We chat about last season with Ralph, a year that could prove to be a pivotal one in his career, his change of position, his recent call up to the Canadian national team, the season ahead for club and country, and those possible World Cup dreams. Next up we chat with the newest Whitecap, free agent midfield addition Oliver Larraz. We chat with Oli about his move to Vancouver, the wrench of leaving his homegrown club Colorado, learn about his footballing journey so far in the US and Germany, his hopes for the season, and what fans can expect from him as a Whitecap. It's a great chat as we get to know him and of course, yes, we do ask him if he fancies a chocolate digestive! All of this plus we talk about the CPL trialing Arsene Wenger's new offside law, we delve into some other IFAB rule changes, ponder if there could be a World Cup boycott, we move onto the letter D in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, Hot Chocolate Boy is back, and music-wise, Television Personalities wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Wolfhounds are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength, this time a very topical one from Irish band The Ginnels. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro - Burns Night, Traitors UK, World Cup boycott gains traction 12.05: Hot Chocolate Boy - Gem Chocolates and Mah's Milk Bar 20.10: Whitecaps News of the Week - transfer rumours both in and out 41.55: Ralph Priso interview 69.20: Oliver Larraz interview 95.47: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Oliver Larraz 101.50: Canadian Soccer A to Z - D 119.40: CPL to trial Arsene Wenger's new offside rule 129.00: IFAB rule changes to be implemented at the World Cup 135.20: Wavelength - The Ginnels - Come Back To Saipan
Soccer For USPod's Bart Keeler looks at the latest involving successes on the field for USMNT players on the weekend, a USWNT window coming up in southern California, and possibly some new injury considerations for rules overseas...
January 9, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about a precision fermentation innovation challenge presented by iFAB and Kraft Heinz, the end of 2025, expectations for 2026, attracting businesses to the area, and workforce development. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ismael Nieves, General Manager, Primient iPROOF Vijay Singh, IBRL University of Illinois From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; BioManufacturing and the Future of Ag. During the conference, Vijay Singh and Ismael Nieves discussed the future of precision fermentation in Illinois, focusing on the role of iFAB or the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub. Vijay Singh from the University of Illinois started the conversation. ★ Support this podcast ★
3 local stories, 4 headlines from around the world, and 3 things that make Jason Longshore smile about the game... it's the 3-4-3 from the June 3 edition of AST
Juanma Rodríguez le dedica su comentario al acierto del árbitro polaco Marciniak que ayer confirmó la IFAB.
Empezamos en Roland Garros, donde hablamos con Alex Corretja sobre la gran victoria que ha conseguido Carlos Alcaraz ante Tommy Paul para avanzar a semifinales. Seguimos repasando las noticias que llegan desde Barcelona con el posible fichaje de Joan García, y en Sevilla con la marcha de Víctor Orta. Tras ello, comienza 'El Sanedrín', donde se debate acerca del comunicado que ha publicado la IFAB, sobre el error de la UEFA en el penalti de Julián Álvarez, además de hablar con el presidente de la Unión Internacional de Peñas del Atlético de Madrid, Eduardo Fernández. También entrevistamos a Quique Sánchez Flores sobre la actualidad del mundo del fútbol, y terminamos 'El Sanedrín' repasando a la Selección, que se tiene que enfrentar a Francia en semifinales de la 'Nations League'. Además, hablamos con Claudia Pina, autora de los dos goles que ha permitido ganar España a Inglaterra, seguimos con la entrevista al presidente del Racing, y para terminar contamos lo ocurrido en los 'play-off' de la ACB.
Charlamos con Álex Corretja sobre el espectacular partido de Alcaraz en cuartos de Roland Garros, repasamos las últimas noticias que llegan desde Barcelona con Joan García y desde Sevilla con el adiós a Victor Orta. Además, repasamos con el Sanedrín e Iturralde González la polémica aclaración de la IFAB sobre el penalti de Julián.
Empezamos en Roland Garros, donde hablamos con Alex Corretja sobre la gran victoria que ha conseguido Carlos Alcaraz ante Tommy Paul para avanzar a semifinales. Seguimos repasando las noticias que llegan desde Barcelona con el posible fichaje de Joan García, y en Sevilla con la marcha de Víctor Orta. Tras ello, comienza 'El Sanedrín', donde se debate acerca del comunicado que ha publicado la IFAB, sobre el error de la UEFA en el penalti de Julián Álvarez, además de hablar con el presidente de la Unión Internacional de Peñas del Atlético de Madrid, Eduardo Fernández. También entrevistamos a Quique Sánchez Flores sobre la actualidad del mundo del fútbol, y terminamos 'El Sanedrín' repasando a la Selección, que se tiene que enfrentar a Francia en semifinales de la 'Nations League'. Además, hablamos con Claudia Pina, autora de los dos goles que ha permitido ganar España a Inglaterra, seguimos con la entrevista al presidente del Racing, y para terminar contamos lo ocurrido en los 'play-off' de la ACB.
Charlamos con Álex Corretja sobre el espectacular partido de Alcaraz en cuartos de Roland Garros, repasamos las últimas noticias que llegan desde Barcelona con Joan García y desde Sevilla con el adiós a Victor Orta. Además, repasamos con el Sanedrín e Iturralde González la polémica aclaración de la IFAB sobre el penalti de Julián.
Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.An auditor who worked for Barcelona for four days is the only one who included the €100million sale of VIP seating to Middle Eastern investors and now that has been questioned by La Liga, which could lead to Dani Olmo and Pau Victor's registrations being in question. When you think this story is as ridiculous as it could possibly be, the scriptwriters find something else even more ridiculous to add into the mix. In reports filed from the previous auditor, who worked through sometime on December 31, and the unknown auditor who worked from December 31-January 3, and the next auditor who started on January 3 (we think)... only the unknown auditor had the sale included. That sale allowed Barcelona to have the additional salary cap space per La Liga rules to extend Olmo & Victor's registrations into 2025. But that sale either didn't happen, wasn't properly accounted for, or something else because it didn't show up on a subsequent financial report. Lots for the courts, league, and federation to sort out in Spain. And it affects a potential bid for a quadruple from Barcelona who are leading La Liga, won the SuperCopa, alive in the Champions League, and now into the final of the Copa del Rey where they will face Real Madrid. Announced this morning, the bid led by the US (which might or might not include Mexico as a co-host) was the only one submitted by the deadline to host the 2031 Women's World Cup. Gianni Infantino said at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade that other Concacaf nations could be involved in hosting matches, something that has been reported recently here in the US. The 2035 tournament will be hosted by Great Britain as it was the only to submit a bid in time for that event. LAFC beat Inter Miami last night in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal, the first loss for the Herons in 2025 in all competitions. Nathan Ordaz with the goal in the second half, second leg is in Ft. Lauderdale next week. Chattanooga Red Wolves won the penalty shootout across town at Finley Stadium to knock Chattanooga FC out of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup in the second round in the first ever meeting between the two clubs. Over 12K were on hand for the game, 4th largest crowd in CFC history and their largest in a long time, 2nd largest in the 2nd round in the history of the USOC. Jose Mourinho did another ridiculous thing, which is becoming commonplace for him at this stage of his career. He grabbed the face of the opposing manager after yesterday's Turkish Cup match between his Fenerbahce & Galatasaray. The ridiculous actions seem to come on a bi-weekly basis for Mourinho at this stage, sad after one of the greatest careers for a manager in history but completely inexcusable to act in this manner. Liverpool defeated Everton yesterday 1-0, Everton should have had a player sent off for a horrendous challenge, but Liverpool's goal was controversial as well. Referees got it right according to how the rule is written, but I'm asking IFAB to consider changing the Laws of the Game to account for situations like this. When a pass is made for a player in an offside position, that should make them active in the play, regardless of whether they move for the ball or not. Defenders have to play the ball in that situation because they don't know if the player is offside from their vantage point. The defender shouldn't be punished for playing that ball by that action allowing the offside player to be now in an onside position. Luis Diaz was onside according to the letter of the LOTG, but not the spirit in my opinion and this should be changed going forward in interpretation.
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams for company after an FA Cup 5th round weekend that has a bit of everything.Holders Man United are knocked out on penalties at Old Trafford as their deficiencies are laid bare again. But for Fulham, could Marco Silva be about to earn some tangible reward for the phenomenal job he's done?Earlier on Sunday, Brighton are victorious at Newcastle after extra-time. It's a truly costly afternoon for the Magpies as they lose Anthony Gordon and perhaps more players ahead of the Carabao Cup final.Palace progress past Millwall but all the talk is dominated by the horror challenge on striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Similarly, Bournemouth's win over Wolves sees plenty of discussion about the 8 minute VAR delay and the extent to which Matheus Cunha has just let Wolves down.Plus Lampard's Sky Blues, and IFAB's new law on goalkeeper time-wasting.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Fulham beat Man Utd on penalties, with Carl Anka and Elizabeth Barnard (06.00)• PART 2a: Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (16.00) • PART 2b: Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall (23.00) • PART 2c: Wins for Villa and Preston (27.00)• PART 3a: Bournemouth beat Wolves on penalties (32.00)• PART 3b: Man City 3-1 Plymouth (40.00)• PART 3c: Lampard and Birmingham on fire in the EFL (45.00)• PART 3d: IFAB's new 8 second rule (50.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Matt Davies-Adams for company after an FA Cup 5th round weekend that has a bit of everything. Holders Man United are knocked out on penalties at Old Trafford as their deficiencies are laid bare again. But for Fulham, could Marco Silva be about to earn some tangible reward for the phenomenal job he's done? Earlier on Sunday, Brighton are victorious at Newcastle after extra-time. It's a truly costly afternoon for the Magpies as they lose Anthony Gordon and perhaps more players ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Palace progress past Millwall but all the talk is dominated by the horror challenge on striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Similarly, Bournemouth's win over Wolves sees plenty of discussion about the 8 minute VAR delay and the extent to which Matheus Cunha has just let Wolves down. Plus Lampard's Sky Blues, and IFAB's new law on goalkeeper time-wasting. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Fulham beat Man Utd on penalties, with Carl Anka and Elizabeth Barnard (06.00) • PART 2a: Newcastle 1-2 Brighton (16.00) • PART 2b: Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall (23.00) • PART 2c: Wins for Villa and Preston (27.00) • PART 3a: Bournemouth beat Wolves on penalties (32.00) • PART 3b: Man City 3-1 Plymouth (40.00) • PART 3c: Lampard and Birmingham on fire in the EFL (45.00) • PART 3d: IFAB's new 8 second rule (50.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices