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In this video we Jeremy Doku's decision to miss the World Cup to attend his child's birth, emphasizing the significance of being present for a first child. The discussion also covers Argentina's proposal to ban 13,000 parents who owe child support from the 2026 World Cup, debating the feasibility and morality of such a measure. Finally, it touches on LeBron James' views on dating stay-at-home moms, highlighting the misconceptions about the work involved in parenting.
Go GTS Live, July 2, 2026: Happy 250 America!, World Cup Soccer Breaks - Join host Rob Bertrand, former host of Cardboard Connection Radio, and co-host, James Gale for a fun-filled episode of the best trading card and memorabilia news and talk in #TheHobby! (Season 11, Episode 23, Master Episode 415) #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question, where we wanted to know: #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeekPoll – Happy #America250!!! Have you ever personally lit fireworks
In this high-energy live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast live from a remarkably humid Miami to break down Spain's dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals. The guys dissect an unpredictable game of two halves that saw a cagey opening explode into a chaotic, vibe-driven second period. They analyze Belgium's impressive defensive resilience and Charles De Ketelaere's shocking header that broke Spain's clean-sheet streak, all before a devastating gluteal injury forced world-class Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois out of the match. The hosts heap praise on Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, dubbed the squad's ultimate closer, who stepped onto the pitch and scored the game-winning goal just three minutes later. They weigh the post-match fallout of the result, reflecting on the poignant international retirement of Belgian maestro Kevin De Bruyne. The conversation highlights a fiery "Stock Up" and "Stock Down" segment, evaluating Lamine Yamal's performance under constant double-teams against an erratic outing from Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón and a disappointing shift from Jeremy Doku. Alexis also leverages Belgium's competitive display to launch a passionate critique of the structural flaws, pay-to-play dynamics, and developmental discrepancies holding back U.S. Soccer. Looking ahead to the next phase of the tournament bracket, the guys preview a monumental semifinal heavyweight clash between Spain and a relentless France team. They also cast their eyes toward the remaining high-stakes quarterfinal matchups. Christian and Alexis debate whether Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard can exploit an injury-hampered England backline, and map out tactical expectations for a highly physical battle between Switzerland—led by Granit Xhaka and Swiss-Dominican hero Ruben Vargas—and Lionel Messi's resilient Argentina squad. Timestamps: (00:00) — Live from Miami: Spain 2-1 Belgium & KDB's Final International Match (02:18) — Courtois' Butt Injury Chaos & Mikel Merino: The Ultimate Box Office Closer (05:06) — The Lamine Yamal Double-Team Tactics & De Ketelaere's Market Value Boost (16:41) — Stock Market: Ruiz & Yamal Trend Up, Unai Simón & Jeremy Doku Slide Down (22:20) — Semifinal Blockbuster Preview: Can Spain Outscore the French Freight Train? (27:11) — England's Heavy Favoritism vs. Haaland's Familiar Norway (37:01) — Argentina vs. Switzerland: Ruben Vargas' Dominican Hype, Granit Xhaka & Official Tournament Grades Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
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The USMNT's World Cup run comes to a crashing, embarrassing halt after a 4-1 dismantling by Belgium in the Round of 16. Hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros try to process a complete tactical and fundamental capitulation on home soil. Despite winning the possession battle with 57%, the Americans looked paralyzed by fear and completely disconnected on the pitch. This allowed a heavily rotated Belgian squad playing without Kevin De Bruyne or Jérémy Doku to exploit amateur defensive errors from start to finish. MLS on Apple TV analyst Taylor Twellman joins the studio to deliver a brutal reality check on the current state of US Soccer. The guys pull no punches dissecting individual disasters, including Sergiño Dest's fatal ball-watching on Belgium's early goals and 38-year-old Tim Ream being targeted and posterized in aerial duels. They also analyze Christian Pulisic's rough night where he was dispossessed 11 times before exiting with a calf injury. This left Malik Tillman as the lone starting bright spot after scoring the USA's solitary goal. Beyond the pitch, the crew debates the psychological toll of the Folarin Balogun red-card reinstatement saga and Donald Trump's external political meddling. Looking ahead to the future, they review Mauricio Pochettino's cryptic post-match comments regarding his uncertain future with the federation. They debate what structural changes—from youth academy coaching overrides to a high-pressure promotion and relegation culture—are desperately needed to bridge the gap between American athleticism and elite international football intelligence. Timestamps: (0:18) – USMNT out of the World Cup: how did the USA capitulate 4-1 to Belgium? (3:07) – Taylor Twellman joins the post-mortem: are we any better than we were 12 years ago? (6:29) – Christian Pulisic's nightmare night: breaking down the captain's high turnovers and injury exit. (8:28) – The Trump distraction factor: did off-pitch political drama sabotage the players' psychology? (13:22) – Mauricio Pochettino's tactical shifting: is he still the right man to lead the 2030 cycle? (16:16) – Fixing American youth development: how do we bridge the critical 17-to-21 gap? (39:31) – Stock Up, Stock Down: rating structural failures like Dest and Freeze against Tillman's bright spot. (55:37) – Pochettino's cryptic post-match statement: has the manager already coached his last match? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
We kick off this episode by celebrating National Fried Chicken Day, even if Bucky the dog's health issues mean he can't partake. We dive straight into "Erin's Tea Time" to spill the drama on an alleged billionaire building a massive, rule breaking house across three bayfront lots on Long Beach Island. To help parents survive the summer, we share two elite neighborhood games: jumping over a spinning Slinky and "Petrina," which involves towing a Barbie behind a bike inside a velcro mitt. We also recount a hilarious interaction where a parent asked Dan to snitch on some unsupervised beach house teenagers.Then, we jump into a massive FIFA segment, starting with our absolute outrage over a French reporter calling Belgian player Jeremy Doku "disgusting" for leaving the tournament to attend the birth of his child. We also discuss streamer IShowSpeed securing a groundbreaking deal to broadcast World Cup matches for free on YouTube. The soccer drama continues as we expose FIFA's "medical" water breaks, which conveniently allowed Fox Sports to sell 832 new commercial slots and make a quarter of a billion dollars. We also shout out "Swimbappe," the goldfish currently holding an 8-6 record for predicting match winners, and we laugh at Cowboys owner Jerry Jones finally being forced by FIFA to use the sun blocking curtains at AT&T Stadium that he has stubbornly refused to use for NFL games. Moving into pop culture and internet trends, we review a viral Reddit thread exposing the grim, minimalist reality of bachelor pads, prompting horrifying flashbacks to living with nine guys in a disgusting college house. We applaud digital illusionist Zach King for declaring a content war against AI by relying on his incredible practical effects. We also break down the Polymarket scandal uncovered by the Wall Street Journal, where the betting site paid creators to post fake $60,000 wins using a deceptive dummy website, leading us into a deep dive on proper ad disclosures and the dark reality of influencers botting their views. Finally, we introduce a new segment called "How Do You Do It?", where we debate the best ways to politely escape a bad garage sale and how to properly apply a glue stick. We revive our "How About We Just Die" segment to discuss a horrifying Texas truck crash that released 24 million honey bees into a neighborhood. For our "New Sport Alert," we highlight the absolute insanity of extreme wheelbarrowing at the Masters of Dirt show in Europe. To wrap things up on a high note in "No Bad, No Sad," we celebrate the triumphant return of Neil the Seal, the massive, lovable Tasmanian seal who brings joy to everyone by aggressively crushing local infrastructure.
Nick Mendola joins Jeremy White to analyze the unprecedented decision to lift Flo Balogun's suspension ahead of the U.S. matchup with Belgium. They discuss the rising star power throughout the World Cup tournament and the tactical challenges posed by Belgian standouts like Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku. 01:36 - Balogun Suspension Lifted 07:36 - U.S. vs. Belgium Preview 12:15 - World Cup Star Power 18:22 - Tournament Bracket Analysis 22:45 - FC Buffalo Playoff Success
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The Round of 16 preview extravaganza continues with the big matches on July 6. How Portugal's tactical system continues to try and fail to work around Ronaldo's limitations, what we want to see from Spain in this match, the importance of the Spanish fullbacks, and then of course the USMNT preview. How Pochettino will likely approach this match against an opponent that will seek to control possession, why Jeremy Doku terrifies us and how Belgium's attacking band is supposed to work, and the inexplicable tactical decisions of Rudi Garcia and how they could give the US an advantage. The other Round of 16 previews, are on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/doublepivotSupport the show
Welcome back to Cooligans Daily Live! With America's 250th birthday right around the corner, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are back in the studio to dissect the biggest storylines of the 2026 World Cup. The major talking point is the USMNT's upcoming massive Round of 16 clash against Belgium. The guys dive deep into how Mauricio Pochettino should handle the devastating absence of Folarin Balogun following his controversial red card. They debate whether Ricardo Pepi is the plug-and-play solution or if a wild false-nine experiment utilizing Christian Pulisic or Weston McKennie is the tactical key to unlocking a struggling Belgian side. Beyond the USMNT camp, breaking news hits the show as rumors swirl around Jurgen Klopp potentially taking over the German National Team. Christian and Alexis break down Klopp's immense authority and aura compared to Julian Nagelsmann, and discuss whether he can finally fix Germany's deep-rooted issues after three disappointing tournament cycles. Plus, the guys recap the latest heavyweight knockout stage action, including Spain's absolute defensive masterclass against Austria and Portugal's chaotic, VAR-heavy victory over Croatia featuring Cristiano Ronaldo's first-ever knockout stage goal and a dramatic Gonzalo Ramos winner. Finally, the show wraps up with a lightning-round prediction circuit for the next slate of high-stakes fixtures, covering Colombia vs. Ghana, Canada vs. Morocco, and France vs. Paraguay. Christian and Alexis also look ahead to the highly anticipated Brazil vs. Norway match—which they will be attending live at the New York/New Jersey Stadium—before wrapping up with a bold forecast for Mexico vs. England in the grueling heat and elevation of the Azteca. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button, smash the notification bell, and leave your wildest Balogun conspiracy theories in the comments! Timestamps: (02:30) — USMNT vs Belgium preview: Expected XI, players to watch and predictions (26:45) — Breaking News: Jurgen Klopp linked to Germany (DFB) head coaching job. (32:30) — Spain vs Austria recap: Four clean sheets and a defensive masterclass. (38:30) — Portugal vs Croatia recap: Ronaldo's historic goal and late VAR heartbreaks. (47:00) — World Cup Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
La decisione del calciatore belga Jeremy Doku di assentarsi dai Mondiali per la nascita del figlio ha fatto discutere. Ne abbiamo parlato con un papà appassionato di calcio, un calciatore professionista e una neomamma.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui.
Jeremy Doku is no longer just a tantalizing prospect with bags of trickery—he has officially evolved into a ruthless, system-breaking match-winner for Pep Guardiola. The 24-year-old Belgian winger has spent the 2025–26 season refining his raw, explosive pace into a clinical weapon, transforming into the ultimate big-game cheat code for both club and country.In this episode, we dissect Doku's electrifying campaign and analyze how he became the most feared one-on-one specialist in world football: Reliving his mind-boggling, 32-minute cameo in the FA Cup semifinal against Southampton, where he grabbed a goal and an assist to earn a perfect 10/10 Sofascore rating and secure Manchester City a historic fourth consecutive final berth. Breaking down his 10 direct goal contributions (5 goals, 5 assists) across 30 league appearances, looking past the basic stats to see how he routinely dismantles low-block defenses.Looking back at his record-breaking Euro 2024 exploits, where he completed more successful take-ons than anyone else in the tournament, leaving even Lamine Yamal in his wake.Tracking his lethal form in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including dominant multi-goal performances against Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein to spearhead the Red Devils' post-Golden Generation era.Tune in as we look at how Pep Guardiola's tactical demands have unlocked Doku's decision-making in the final third, positioning him to become one of the undisputed best wide players on the planet. Jeremy Doku, Manchester City podcast, Pep Guardiola tactics, Premier League 2026, Belgium football, FA Cup highlights.
Les critiques de Rudi Garcia, son tacle envers Jeremy Doku et l'équipe probable. Nos envoyés spéciaux à Seattle débattent de l'actualité des Diables rouges avant le match face au Sénégal.
Fr Toby looks at today's gospel in light of Doku's decision.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. www.radiomariaengland.uk
Today on The Social, CP24 Breakfast host Jennifer Hsiung gags at the thought of French kissing her husband. And, a woman reveals her boyfriend essentially told her to shut up for over-sharing. Then, Gisele Bündchen gives Father’s Day shoutouts to the dads in her life, except for Tom Brady. And, Belgian soccer player Jeremy Doku gets criticized for leaving the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child. Plus, Travis Kelce has a multi-night bachelor party. And, should all kids work a service industry job at some point? Then, we learn how Trump's policies have impacted the LGBTQ+ community over the last year. Featuring model and inclusion advocate Lauren Chan, and Brooke Lynn Hytes, host of 'Canada’s Drag Race' and 'Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars'.
This week we've got lots on the Fifa World Cup as we're into the third week, with Morocco, Cote D'Ivoire and South Africa the first of the African teams to make it to the knockout stage. Ghana and Egypt look set to join them, and we assess the fortunes of the continent's representatives. We hear from fans in Ghana, and also Belgium winger Jeremy Doku on his football and his faith.
Jeremy Doku rejoined Belgium duties after briefly leaving camp for the birth of his child. A simple family-first decision, but if this happened with a Black Stars player, what would have been the reaction? Would Ghanaians have supported it or criticized it heavily?
The stars are out in a major way!!! On the latest edition of Caught Offside, Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney discuss the marquee performances of Lionel Messi (record breaking), Kylian Mbappe (hot on his tail) and Erling Haaland (59 goals in 52 caps) following Monday's slate of games. The guys also give some initial impression of the expanded tournament format as well as the first hand-over-mouth red card. Plus: What is international football's greatest rivalry? Are Portugal currently top of the "under pressure power rankings?" And which USMNT player has stood out the most to you thus far?All that and a mid-World Cup Daniel Levy rant from Andrew on this edition of Caught Offside!For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! JJ has the latest installment of "JJ's World Cup Diary" up on PLUS where he discusses turmoil in the Portuguese camp, Jeremy Doku's potential trip home later in the tournament and the open season on Alexi Lalas.For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - The World Cup is upon us! Get a shirt and help rep Caught Offside wherever it is you're watching the action!!!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The gang are here to review game 2 as France confirm their place in the next round. Standings tbc, also Tom's corner on the African teams, and support for Jeremy Doku.
Yesterday, Belgium and Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku arrived back in London for the birth of his first child after catching an emergency flight from Belgium's World Cup camp.There was controversy surrounding this as L'Equipe's France Pierron caused international outrage with her response to this news, saying “You can't miss a World Cup… You have the chance to participate in a World Cup, and there are hundreds of footballers who would kill to be in your place.”Should professional footballers be allowed to skip important matches to watch the birth of their child? Or, is it cause for controversy?Joining Ciara to discuss is John Brewin, Sportswriter, Editor and Broadcaster.
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The Podcast Pundits are back, and we're discussing all the major World Cup talking points (on and off the pitch).Jeremy Doku faced criticism for leaving the World Cup camp to attend his child's birth, and we gave our take on the debate. Expect a fusion of banter amidst the seriousness of the conversation.Lionel Messi—sorry, Argentina—cruised to a second group-stage victory, sparking the question: will we ever see anyone like Messi again? And was it ever really a debate between him and Cristiano Ronaldo?England's campaign kicked off with a 4-2 win over Croatia, which we dissect before looking ahead to tonight's clash against Ghana.We also cover some exciting Premier League transfer rumours and stories, touching on Tottenham's transfer activity, Liverpool's expectations for the upcoming season, and whether Arsenal need to add to their squad to maintain dominance.Tune in for another great listen.Podcast Pundits feature a bunch of football fanatic friends giving their take on the beautiful game we all know and love. Imagine your conversations with your mates, it starts with football yet no sport nor life topic is off limits. The main stays of the show feature both an Arsenal & Liverpool fan but look forward to frequent guest appearances from other rival fans/mates! Tune in and join our Footy banter punditry every week.X (formerly known as Twitter) - https://x.com/podcastpundits_Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podcastpundits_Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/61557586482578/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastpundits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monse Bolanos & Aaron Torres talk about the World Cup stealing some of the Knicks glory, how long is acceptable to bandwagon a team, thoughts on Belgium's Jeremy Doku possibly leaving the World Cup for the birth of his first child, some NBA Draft thoughts, and more! Plus - Adam Caplan stops by to talk everything NFL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show with six spicy World Cup takes, headlined by the belief that Mauricio Pochettino has permanently changed soccer in America. The guys discuss how the USMNT's success and Pochettino's mentality have altered expectations around the national team and share several other bold predictions and overreactions from an unforgettable tournament so far. Next, The Cooligans turn their attention to Portugal, who desperately need a result against Uzbekistan to keep their World Cup dreams on track. Christian and Alexis debate which player will be most important for Roberto Martínez's side, with Alexis backing Gonçalo Ramos while Christian believes Cristiano Ronaldo remains Portugal's biggest difference-maker. The guys also examine England's attack following their victory over Croatia and ask whether the Three Lions possess the most dangerous frontline in the tournament. To wrap up the show, the guys preview another massive day of World Cup action. Can Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their march against Austria? Will France keep rolling against Iraq? And can Erling Haaland and Norway overcome AFCON champions Senegal in one of the most intriguing matchups of the tournament? Christian and Alexis break down all the biggest storylines heading into Matchday action. Timestamps: (2:00) — 6 Spicy World Cup Takes (25:00) - Can Portugal get win against Uzbekistan (33:30) - Do England have the best attack in World Cup? (45:30) - Matchday Preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Today on The Social, Gisele Bündchen gives Father’s Day shoutouts to the dads in her life, except for Tom Brady. And, Belgian soccer player Jeremy Doku gets criticized for leaving the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child. Then, Travis Kelce continues his California bachelor party weekend. Should bachelor and bachelorette parties span multiple days? Plus, should all kids work a service industry job at some point? And, Ontario government officials post a photo that appears to have been edited to make protesters look like supporters. Featuring Brooke Lynn Hytes, host of 'Canada’s Drag Race' and 'Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars'.
Rio is poolside at his Beverly Hills Airbnb with Ste Howson and Joel Beya to discuss a pair of players who have been criticised heavily at the World Cup.Jeremy Doku has faced huge media pressure after he announced his intention to travel home from the tournament to be with his wife for the birth of his first child - Rio backs his decision and recounts his own experience at the births of his own children as moments where family puts football into perspective.After failing to score in his opening game - Rio's former team mate Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticised and compared to other forwards who started the tournament in impressive fashion.Following Joao Neves' comments on his captain's role within the team - Rio details how Ronaldo bought into the team mentality in the Manchester United dressing room and shuts down any criticism of Ronaldo's willingness to work as part of a collective.Rio also picks his front three of the tournament so far which will surprise some people and Ste asks you to get in touch with the teams, players and moments that have surprised you the most for the next podcast recording and Joel is left in the dark about an escapade booked by Rio and Ste for the trio to experience whilst they're in LA together.Brought to you in partnership with Airbnb #ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off The Cooligans by breaking down the 10 players every fan should be watching at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From global superstars ready to dominate the tournament to breakout talents who could become household names overnight, the guys identify the players most likely to define the biggest sporting event on the planet. Then, USWNT star Trinity Rodman joins the show to discuss the United States' intense recent friendlies against Brazil, what it's like seeing the World Cup come to the United States and what advice she would give the US Men's National Team as they prepare for the biggest tournament in the country's history. Trinity also shares her perspective on representing the U.S. on soccer's biggest stages and what makes major international competitions so special. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview Matchday 1 of the World Cup, including Mexico's opener against South Africa and South Korea's showdown with Czechia. The guys also react to fans from around the globe experiencing America for the first time, sharing some of the funniest and most surprising moments from the opening days of the tournament. Timestamps: (1:00) - 10 World Cup players to watch for (19:30) - Trinity Rodman oins The Cooligans (37:00) - Matchday 1 preview (46:00) - Reacting to fans experiencing America for the first time Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Waarom wordt Jeremy Doku de revelatie van dit WK? Waarom degradeert het Portugese middenveld dat van Nederland? En hoe gaan Filip Joos en Peter Vandenbempt dat grootste WK voetbal ooit bolwerken? In deze WK-vooruitblik gaat het zowaar niet over Erling Haaland en zowaar wel over Koen Persoons. Didier Deschamps wordt net niet Raymond Domenech genoemd en Ronaldo moet het ontgelden. De grote WK-vooruitblik, in deze Sporza Daily+.
Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith break down a massive weekend across the Premier League and the FA Cup final. They start with Arsenal, two games from a first Premier League title in 22 years, welcoming already-relegated Burnley while Manchester City lurk just behind them in the title race. Then it's off to Wembley, where Manchester City face Chelsea in the FA Cup Final, with Pep Guardiola's side chasing more silverware and Chelsea trying to salvage a chaotic season. Finally, West Ham travel to Newcastle needing points, with Tottenham waiting nervously before their Tuesday trip to Chelsea. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead.Watch our interview with Jeremy Doku here: https://mibcourage.co/492B30nCome join Men in Blazers LIVE in Dallas May 20th. Tickets here: https://mibcourage.co/438oRrjSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is VAR officially taking the joy out of football? Welcome back to the Talkin' City podcast! This week, Alex James and Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski sit down to digest a chaotic and decisive weekend in the Premier League title race. We kick things off by breaking down City's 3-0 win over Brentford, highlighting Jeremy Doku's incredible run of form. Then, things get heated as we dive into the Arsenal vs. West Ham game and the massive VAR controversy that has everyone talking. Have referees completely lost control of set pieces? We vent our frustrations on the inconsistencies ruining the matchday experience for fans. Finally, we look ahead to a must-win clash against Crystal Palace and a relentless end-of-season schedule that includes the FA Youth Cup and the FA Cup Final. 00:00 - Intro & Title Race Reality Check 02:05 - Jeremy Doku's Masterclass vs. Brentford 04:54 - How Doku is Reprogramming His Game for Goals 06:20 - Substitutes Shine: Foden's Impact & Marmouch's Brilliant Strike 08:47 - The Great VAR Rant: Arsenal vs. West Ham Fallout 11:40 - Are Referee Inconsistencies Ruining the Game? 14:20 - Do the Rules for Corner Kicks Need to Change? 19:58 - How VAR is Killing the Matchday Experience for Fans 24:12 - Crystal Palace Preview & Pep's Team Selection Dilemma 27:00 - City's Crazy End-of-Season Schedule Drop your thoughts in the comments. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arsenal survive a VAR-fueled thriller at West Ham that felt more like a courtroom drama than a football match. Does anyone know what a penalty is anymore? How did West Ham fall into a looming relegation nightmare? Jeremy Doku's superb form highlights another Man City win. Liverpool and Chelsea draw whilst searching for identity and hope, Manchester United's dependence on Casemiro, and why this Premier League season may ultimately be remembered for its “crotch moments.”Don't miss our new interview with Man City's Rayan Cherki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHdnm4vHcXECome join Men in Blazers LIVE in Philadelphia May 12th. Tickets here: https://mibcourage.co/41ElMi5Come join Men in Blazers LIVE in Dallas May 20th. Tickets here: https://mibcourage.co/41ImPxwChapters00:00:00 - West Ham vs. Arsenal reaction00:15:11 - Was VAR correct?00:27:00 - West Ham relegation consequences00:29:33 - Manchester City vs. Brentford reaction00:36:07 - Liverpool vs. Chelsea reaction00:48:16 - Sunderland vs. Manchester United reaction00:52:00 - Fulham vs. Bournemouth reaction00:57:15 - Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle reaction1:00:00 - Burnley vs. Aston Villa reaction1:01:23 - Brighton vs. Wolves reaction1:04:02 - Crystal Palace vs. Everton reaction1:10:35 - Letter from a GFOP: Terrible decisionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode, Mike, Craig and Dan look back on the 3-0 defeat away at Manchester City. Once again, Brentford rued missed chances away from home, and, on another day, could've been on the right side of refereeing decisions, but goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush meant the Bees left Manchester pointless. We discuss the contentious decisions from the game, Mikkel Damsgaard's impact this season, and the European picture after wins for both Brighton and Bournemouth at the weekend. Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEalingRoad Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ealingroadpod/ Subscribe to Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpHRfEbmB0m9W5jOP4ReTQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle unpack VAR drama and its impact on both the title and relegation races in a memorable Premier League Matchweek 36 00:52 - Arsenal’s title hopes hung on the edge as West Ham’s late equalizer was disallowed following a VAR review, and Mikel Arteta’s men hold on for a vital victory 19:28 - Jeremy Doku proves to be the man of the moment once again, as his opening goal unleashes a 3-0 win for Man City over Brentford as they continue to chase the Gunners 23:53 - Boos from the Anfield faithful rain down on Arne Slot after more frustrations surface in a 1-1 draw to Chelsea 28:25 - A roundup of remaining results: Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth, Brighton 3-0 Wolves, Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle United, Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa, Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton, Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison and the Telegraph's Northern football writer Luke Edwards join Rick Edwards to analyse and debate the key talking points from the weekend.How good has Jeremy Doku been in the final stages of the season? Can Arne Slot survive the summer at Liverpool after boos at Anfield?Can one of Bournemouth and Brighton sneak into the Champions League spots after Aston Villa's woeful league form continued?Timecodes: 01:00 Was that the biggest VAR call ever? 01:30 Was it really a foul on David Raya? 05:20 Reaction from West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen 07:30 How decisive was David Raya's save vs Fernandes? 09:30 What went wrong with Arsenal's performance and could it happen against Burnley or Crystal Palace? 11:15 How good was Odegaard off the bench amidst the tension? 11:45 Reaction from Leandro Trossard on his goal 14:20 Jeremy Doku steps up for Manchester City 15:13 Hear from Erling Halaand and Pep Guardiola on Doku's impact 16:00 Pep finds out what it means to be a West Ham fan! 16:30 Liverpool fans boo Arne Slot's decisions — what is going on? 26:20 Half-time teaser — answers 29:45 Concerns for Carrick's United? 34:30 The race for European football — who are you backing? 39:15 Credit to Forest for staying up
Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Nigel Gleghorn about Arsenal's win against West Ham, City v Brentford, Jeremy Doku, Pep Guardiola & the FA Cup Final among other things. They're joined by Andy & Louisa for all City talk. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
City kept up the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win over Brentford. Pep Guardiola's Blues moved to within two points of the Gunners with three games remaining now for both teams. Second half goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and substitute Omar Marmoush ensured the vital victory in front of 52,489 fans at the Etihad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After City stumbled at Everton, the big question of how problematic it was to their title ambitions could get an answer this week. David Mooney is joined by The Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan and, from StatCity.co.uk, Adam Carter to discuss the performance and what went wrong in a mad 13-minute spell at the Hill Dickinson. With Brentford up next, we hear from Mike Johnston from The Ealing Road podcast to find out how their chase for European football is going. And, after that, it's that re-arranged game with Crystal Palace... following on from Arsenal's trip to West Ham. When all those games have been played, we should have a clearer idea of how realistic it is for City to reclaim the crown. The rumours about Pep Guardiola's future have been gaining momentum for a while, now, too. On today's show, we take a look at everything that he has said about it this season and where the stories have come from. Plus, Phil Foden's signed a brand new deal, Jeremy Doku's whacked a couple of excellent edge-of-the-box strikes in, and there's been more heavy tackles on City players that have gone unpunished. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift ========== Would you like to come to the live podcast on Tuesday 26th May, at Idle Hands in Manchester's Northern Quarter? Tickets are available here: https://tickets.bluemoonpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The final Double Gameweek of the season is upon us and we've got all the key FPL relevant discussion from the Doublers as James is joined by Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle & Crystal Palace fan Ruaidhri McLaughlin-Dowd. Discussion includes, moving Antoine Semenyo to Rayan Cherki, differential Jeremy Doku, defensive alternatives to Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland for the armband. Whilst for Palace much of the discussion centres around expected minutes across the double for the likes of Maxence Lacroix, Daniel Munoz and Ismaila Sarr. But is there a scenario where it's City who rotate and not Palace!? Plus, discussion on the title race following City's draw at Everton and Palace's hopes in the Conference League. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Liverpool v Chelsea with Dan Lord & Gary Mantle Today on Patreon: Patreon QNA (IT+) & Nico's Corner (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157375940 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #MCFC #CPFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
City had the opportunity to keep pace with Arsenal in the title race, but a Monday night at Everton saw that plan fall apart. David Moyes' and the boys almost took all three points against the Citizens if it wasn't for a last minute goal from Jeremy Doku. Spurs' chances of staying in the EPL took a huge boost this weekend when they beat Aston Villa at Villa Park and West Ham lost to Brentford. United did the league double over Liverpool, Jimmy reacts. Check out this week's episode review of the EPL on RCR.Join the RCR discord to chat with the boys and make your picks for the week: https://discord.gg/bKt4eMbjdDConnect with us on social media. Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/RedCard_RadioBrad: https://x.com/KSBradGSean: https://x.com/WhiteHart_SeanJames: https://x.com/JamesTiffanyFollow us on Instagram now toohttps://www.instagram.com/redcard_radioTime Stamps to come#liverpool #arsenal #manchesterunited #manchestercity #chelsea #podcast #vodcast #soccer #football #tottenham #newcastleunited #fifa
Episode 50 of Flow hits the half century mark with Cam Cooksey in full stride. He breaks down a batch of Trump True Social posts including the "three terms" devolution signal buried in a cognitive exam post, Trump's sharp rebuke of Fox News for platforming Bill Maher, tariffs on EU autos, the Iraq new PM congratulations, and the King Charles visit as a power move. Cam also unpacks the question of which "lunatic" nuclear nation Trump was really referencing in a Villages speech. The faith segment goes deep: a morning prayer post from Eric Rice, Tim Tebow on trusting God over circumstances, Jeremy Doku on Jesus filling emptiness, and Jackie's Bread of Life Rumble short spark Cam's extended personal testimony about a broken leg at 17, a kidney stone in New Zealand, and his full surrender to God at 30. RFK Jr.'s former White House health adviser publicly confesses to blocking a vaccine safety commission in 2017. American of the Week is Philip Livingston, the elite who traded comfort for revolution.
Football may be the world's game, but is it still for the fans? The Cooligans dive into Pep Guardiola's pointed comments on World Cup ticket prices and his belief that supporters are the heartbeat of the sport. We examine what has gone wrong with the business-first mentality surrounding the tournament and whether football is losing touch with the very people who made it global. Next, we're joined by USMNT and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie for an honest and revealing conversation about the state of the national team. Weston explains why the squad remains confident despite recent concerns, what they need to improve heading into the summer, and how their World Cup experience has better prepared them for the pressure ahead. He also opens up about his goals with Juventus as the season reaches its critical stages. To close the show, we shift our focus to Europe as we preview both Champions League semi-finals in depth. We break down each matchup, analyze the biggest storylines, and make our predictions for who advances—and ultimately who wins it all. Plus, we debate which club's supporters would cherish a Champions League triumph the most. Timestamps: (9:15) – Pep Guardiola speaks out against World Cup ticket pricing (26:15) - Weston Mckennie joins The Cooligans (42:30) – Champions League Semi-Final preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
That was rough. The USMNT got hit hard in a 5-2 loss to Belgium, and we went live immediately after the final whistle to make sense of it all. Is this the kind of loss that forces growth—or proof that this team just isn't ready yet? We break down Mauricio Pochettino's tactics, decisions, and whether he got it completely wrong on the night. Then, USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa joins us to offer real insight into what failed on the pitch and what the team must fix before it's too late. Belgium came to play, and one name stood above the rest: Dodi Lukebakio. With two goals and a dominant performance, he earns our Player of the Game honors. Meanwhile, we take a hard look at Pochettino's lineup choices, substitutions, and overall game management. Were the players set up to fail, or did individuals simply not rise to the occasion? We hand out grades and don't hold back. As always, the chat had plenty to say—and we bring the best (and wildest) fan reactions into the show. From frustration to full-on panic, the USMNT discourse is heating up. We wrap things up by turning the page to what's next: a massive test against Portugal. What needs to change, and can the U.S. bounce back? We've got you covered. Timestamps: (1:55) – Recapping USMNT's brutal loss to Belgium (6:30) - Marcelo Balboa joins the Show (17:15) – Player of the Game: Dodi Lukebakio (28:00) – Grading Mauricio Pochettino (40:00) - USMNT vs Portugal preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
The Carabao Cup trophy is back at the Etihad, its rightful home, and David Mooney is joined by City fan KC and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell to discuss the final against Arsenal. City have now won the League Cup under the Carabao banner more than any other team combined and Pep Guardiola has become the first manager ever to win the trophy on five different occasions. With the international break to come, there's plenty of room in today's show to discuss the key performances from the victory at Wembley, which means giving due praise to the likes of Matheus Nunes, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo... and not forgetting the Mancunian City fan from the academy who scored both goals, Nico O'Reilly. Plus, there was also an interesting tactical approach from Guardiola to starve Arsenal of opportunities to get out of their own defensive third. The Athletic's Jon Mackenzie joins the show to break that down and look at how City strangled their opposition to get on top of the game. On top of that, there's been more chatter around Guardiola's future... but, perhaps more of an immediate concern are the quotes from Rodri about the next steps in his career. Could that be away from the Etihad and back in Madrid? Also, who would be the best City player in the circus? ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a comprehensive 3-0 win over Liverpool, David Mooney is joined by Manchester City fans Richard Burns and KC to discuss the performance and the talking points from the game. A lot has been made of the disallowed goal, so they pick through the details of that, plus they look at excellent performances from Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva, and Nico Gonzalez (among others). Nico's goal might be considered the first City have scored in the Premier League this season from a set piece, but even if it is City's numbers from dead balls around the box are pretty poor. We try to work out why, with the help of journalists Sam Lee and Matt Hobbs, plus former City centre-back Nedum Onuoha. Sunday's game marked Pep Guardiola's 1000th as a manager, too. To celebrate that achievement, we're going back to the first ever time he was in the dugout as a head coach - with The Athletic's Pol Ballus giving us the details of his first match in charge of Barcelona B and discussing how that has shaped his career to this point. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift
Tom & Dunny discuss Manchester City's statement win over Liverpool, Jeremy Doku's stellar performance, the controversy surrounding Liverpool's disallowed goal, Tom's grand plan to stop long throws, Arsenal's draw with Sunderland in a classic Premier League match, Richarlison taking his shirt off for a goal that wasn't the winner again, Brentford's big win over Newcastle, Atletico Ottawa's Icicle Kick, an update on the MLS playoffs and more! Sorry Tim. Follow Week in the Tackle on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Brian Dunseth on Instagram. Follow Tim Horsey on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Sunderland's 2-2 "win" over Arsenal at an ecstatic Stadium of Light, Manchester City's suffocating victory over Liverpool in Pep's 1000th game, Erling Haaland's continued dominance, Jeremy Doku's emergence, and why Florian Wirtz has been so disappointing this season. Plus, what's behind the trend of fans booing their own clubs at halftime?Buy tickets for our Live Show in Boston here: https://mibcourage.co/4qPlArCWatch our interview with Ruben Amorim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-FZKssfwdQWatch our interview with Antoine Semenyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-urbkImX8See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It was a rollercoaster weekend in the Premier League, with many clubs being thrown from joy one minute to despair the next.Musa and Ryan focus on Manchester City's 3-0 over Liverpool (03:30), which saw another goal for Erling Haaland and arguably Jeremy Doku's best performance in a City shirt so far. For Liverpool, it was another day to forget and there's yet more to ponder for Arne Slot during this men's international break. Sunderland did what no side has done this season, by scoring two against Arsenal at the Stadium of Light (21:38), there was late drama at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium and more great wins for Villa, West Ham, Brentford and Everton. There's also chat about Pep Guardiola, after he reached 1000 games as a manager this weekend.All the non-Premier League stuff will be on the midweek show, up Wednesday for members, and for any London listeners, don't forget to get tickets for our first live show at the Southbank Centre here.For more podcasts each week, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, become a Stadio member by going to patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#LFC #LiverpoolFC #LiverpoolFootballClub EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee You can order your copy of the October issue of Blood Red here. It is also available to buy in participating retailers in the Liverpool area. Liverpool slumped to a fifth Premier League defeat in six games with a miserable reverse at title contenders Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. Erling Haaland and a deflected Nico Gonzalez strike put the home side in control before the break with Jeremy Doku notching in the second half to seal a 3-0 success for Pep Guardiola's men. The result means Arne Slot's side now stand down in eighth place, their lowest position under the Dutchman since his arrival in the summer of 2024. Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts and video content everyday right here. Subscribe to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3OkL9iT Listen and subscribe to the Blood Red Podcast for all your latest Liverpool FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HfBvKq SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3SdsjeH Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoLFC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodred_lfc Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodred_lfcSubscribe to us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bloodredliverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle recap a hectic Matchweek 11 in the Premier League0:50 - Man City deliver a statement victory over Liverpool on the back of a superb performance from Jeremy Doku, while Arne Slot was left hard-done-by with a disallowed Liverpool goal in the first half24:00 - Arsenal's undefeated run ends at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland's late stunner puts a bump in the road in Mikel Arteta's title chase33:36 - It's honors even after a wild finish between Spurs and Manchester United saw both sides walk away with regrets in a 2-2 draw, and questions arise on if Ruben Amorim is over-tinkering with his squad43:20 - A roundup of remaining results: Chelsea 3-0 Wolves, Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth, Everton 2-0 Fulham, West Ham 3-2 Burnley, Brentford 3-1 Newcastle, Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds United, Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku meant Liverpool were defeated 3-0 by Manchester City in the Premier League. In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot gives his assessment of events at the Etihad Stadium; we also bring you post-match analysis from former Reds Jason McAteer, Neil Mellor and Jan Molby. Our fan panel contributors were Alex Gildea Trott, Stephanie Rohlfs and José Andrés Orozco Mora from the OLSC in Costa Rica.
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