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Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as they are crowned World Cup champions. They dive into Argentina's performance and how they approached the match, and what is next for them in the wake of this loss. Also, a full recap of the most memorable moments of this summer's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as they are crowned World Cup champions. They dive into Argentina's performance and how they approached the match, and what is next for them in the wake of this loss. Also, a full recap of the most memorable moments of this summer's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew continue to look ahead to Sunday's World Cup final and preview the battle between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. Plus the guys explain why they think the 3rd place match between France and England matters to the players. Julien Laurens also cools the rumors linking Michael Olise to Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Argentina's unbelievable comeback, scoring 2 goals in 7 minutes late to seal a 2-1 win & send England packing. Plus, the guys breakdown Spain's dominant 2-0 win over World Cup favorites France, how did Spain contain the fierce French attack? And, quick hits are back including talk of the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN's Julien Laurens, Guillem Balague & Nedum Onuoha as they dissect England's semi-final defeat against Argentina. They discuss Tuchel's tactics and substitutions in the second half, his future as England head coach, and how this could be Harry Kane's last World Cup in an England shirt.TIMECODES 4'23 - Should Thomas Tuchel remain England Manager? 8'00 - Jules on Tuchel not delivering his promises 14'14 - Should the responsibility be shared between the manager & the players? 15'43 - Should England have sat back when they did? 20'33 - Were the players being told to go for a second goal at 1-0 up? 24'40- Does Tuchel know the players well enough now to succeed? 32'47 - How England were playing like they were down to 10 players 35'50 - Will Tuchel be manager at the Euros? 38'25 - Have we just witnessed Harry Kane's last World Cup? 44'20 - Can England gain anything from third place play off?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Argentina's unbelievable comeback, scoring 2 goals in 7 minutes late to seal a 2-1 win & send England packing. Plus, the guys breakdown Spain's dominant 2-0 win over World Cup favorites France, how did Spain contain the fierce French attack? And, quick hits are back including talk of the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Make Cazarre enchaîné great again de 16h30 à 17h30 en direct du Flora Caffé avec Julien Cazarre & Jean-Christophe Drouet.
With Gabby & Mark being shuttled around the USA (first class), Nedum Onuoha takes the reins of today's show alongside football writer Julien Laurens and it's explosive!The boys pull no punches after England's abject surrender against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Julien's explains why he thinks England have a "loser's generation” and Nedum reveals why head coach Thomas Tuchel is to blame for their collapse after going 1-0 up.Elsewhere there's a World Cup Final to look forward to and Spanish author Guillem Balague joins the boys to discuss where it all went right for Spain ahead of their dream match up with Leo Messi's Argentina in Sunday's final.
With Gabby & Mark being shuttled around the USA (first class), Nedum Onuoha takes the reins of today's show alongside football writer Julien Laurens and it's explosive!The boys pull no punches after England's abject surrender against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Julien's explains why he thinks England have a "loser's generation” and Nedum reveals why head coach Thomas Tuchel is to blame for their collapse after going 1-0 up.Elsewhere there's a World Cup Final to look forward to and Spanish author Guillem Balague joins the boys to discuss where it all went right for Spain ahead of their dream match up with Leo Messi's Argentina in Sunday's final.
Wayne Rooney joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.He explains why Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are so important to this England side, why he likes seeing Thomas Tuchel and Bellingham challenge each other, reflects on similar moments from his own career and even shares how musicals help him switch off before the biggest occasions.Rooney also shares a brilliant story about pranking Sir Alex Ferguson alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.Plus, Julien Laurens reacts after Spain knocked out France to reach the World Cup final and explains why they now look like the team to beat.
Make Cazarre enchaîné great again de 16h30 à 17h30 en direct du Flora Caffé avec Julien Cazarre & Jean-Christophe Drouet.
Make Cazarre enchaîné great again de 16h30 à 17h30 en direct du Flora Caffé avec Julien Cazarre & Jean-Christophe Drouet.
Messi and Mbappe are globally recognisable stars, but knowing them is hard given the private nature of these identities. Thankfully, we have two authors who have literally written the book on the two champions. Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join us to talk about how Messi and Mbappe have shone brightest in a World Cup cluttered with brilliance and peeling back the curtain to understanding these two footballing icons. Featured: Julien Laurens, football journalist, ESPN. Guillem Balague, football writer. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Argentina's dramatic and controversial Round of 16 win over Egypt. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Argentina's dramatic and controversial Round of 16 win over Egypt. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle has managed to anger the chicken wing community, Patrick Mahomes fan,and Canty & Evan with her antics today. Then, another round of Who Said It. After, ESPN FC's Julien Laurens joins the show to react to the huge Argentina comeback, and discuss where the US team goes from here. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michelle has managed to anger the chicken wing community, Patrick Mahomes fan,and Canty & Evan with her antics today. Then, another round of Who Said It. After, ESPN FC's Julien Laurens joins the show to react to the huge Argentina comeback, and discuss where the US team goes from here. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Norway's incredible 2-1 win over Brazil on Sunday, eliminating the five-time World Cup Champions. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football, including England's win over Mexico and FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Norway's incredible 2-1 win over Brazil on Sunday, eliminating the five-time World Cup Champions. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football, including England's win over Mexico and FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Portugal's dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the Round of 32. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Portugal's dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the Round of 32. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Brazil's dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in the Round of 32. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Brazil's dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in the Round of 32. They then go on to discuss some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss England's 0-0 draw against Ghana and the Three Lions' disappointing performance. They then go over some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss England's 0-0 draw against Ghana and the Three Lions' disappointing performance. They then go over some of the biggest stories in World Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Messi, Mbappé and Haaland all scored twice on a day dominated by the World Cup's biggest stars.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react to another record-breaking night for Lionel Messi, who became the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer, and discuss what it means for his place in football history.Julien Laurens joins to assess a huge day for the superstars, reflect on France's dramatic win over Iraq and a 130-minute weather delay.Kelly Somers brings the latest from England camp ahead of their meeting with Ghana in Boston.Plus, Rick and Lloyd take on table tennis and Lloyd does a questionable Jamie Foxx impression.
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Germany's dramatic 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, thanks to Deniz Undav's brace off the bench. The guys then touch on some of the biggest stories in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Germany's dramatic 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, thanks to Deniz Undav's brace off the bench. The guys then touch on some of the biggest stories in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss England's win against Croatia. The guys break down the game and then touch on some of the biggest stories in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
England's World Cup campaign is about to begin.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are joined by John Murray and Paul Robinson from Dallas, where Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane have been speaking to the media ahead of England's opening match against Croatia. We hear from both of them and assess England's chances before they get their tournament under way.Before that, the team react to another historic night for Lionel Messi. He became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick as he continues to rewrite the record books.Julien Laurens also joins the pod to look react to France's 3-1 win over Senegal and discuss whether the French have what it takes to challenge for the trophy once again.Plus, Rick and Lloyd head out for lunch in LA, where Lloyd's promise to share his nachos doesn't quite go to plan.
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the first few days of World Cup action, mainly Brazil's lackluster performance against Morocco. The guys break down the game and thentouch on some of the biggest stories in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the first few days of World Cup action, mainly Brazil's lackluster performance against Morocco. The guys break down the game and thentouch on some of the biggest stories in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are in New York as Mexico beat South Africa in the World Cup curtain-raiser. The guys discuss the game and break down some of the biggest stories in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are in New York as Mexico beat South Africa in the World Cup curtain-raiser. The guys discuss the game and break down some of the biggest stories in world football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens continue to look ahead to the biggest ever World Cup by breaking down the teams and players to watch in Groups G-L. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Chapman is joined by ESPN's Julien Laurens, Conor Coady and Chris Sutton on this week's Monday Night Club. The team ask what the point is in pre-tournament friendlies; are they a waste of time, or are they valuable preparation for the World Cup? Senior Reporter Ian Dennis joins to discuss what Thomas Tuchel will have learned from England's 1-0 win over New Zealand, what role Jude Bellingham could play and whether Morgan Rogers could start ahead of him? Will there be such a thing as a '10' for England, and will it be Marcus Rashford or Anthony Gordon on the left?Scotland reporter Jane Lewis joins the pod as we hear from John McGinn, speaking less than a week out from Scotland's opener against Haiti. The team discuss Scotland's positive preparations in their warm-up friendlies, as well as what their approach should be in the opening game. Should they go on the aggressive to score as many goals as possible before facing Brazil and Morocco?And finally, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague joins MNC to discuss Florentino Perez being re-elected as Real Madrid President, as well as the fitness of Lamine Yamal ahead of Spain's opening match against Cape Verde.Timecodes: 01:35 How important are pre-tournament friendlies? 10:48 Tuchel's 15 "starters" & will Bellingham be one of the eleven? 26:00 Are England 'over-reliant' on Harry Kane? 32:13 England's leadership group 36:19 McGinn on Scotland's positive World Cup preparations 42:38 Do Scotland have to "go for it" against Haiti? 51:52 Guillem Balague on Perez' presidential victory & Yamal's fitness
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens continue to look ahead to the biggest ever World Cup by breaking down the teams and players to watch in Groups G-L. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look ahead to the biggest ever World Cup by breaking down the teams and players to watch in Groups A-F. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look ahead to the biggest ever World Cup by breaking down the teams and players to watch in Groups A-F. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title after beating Arsenal on penalties. The guys break down the game in detail before discussing some of the biggest stories in world football, including Arne Slot's departure from Liverpool, Atletico Madrid's AI attack on Barcelona & bid farewell to James Milner after he confirmed his retirement from football at 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title after beating Arsenal on penalties. The guys break down the game in detail before discussing some of the biggest stories in world football, including Arne Slot's departure from Liverpool, Atletico Madrid's AI attack on Barcelona & bid farewell to James Milner after he confirmed his retirement from football at 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Upson, Chris Sutton, John Murray and Julien Laurens join Steve Crossman to react to Arne Slot being sacked by Liverpool. The panel discusses whether the decision is harsh after Slot won the club's 20th Premier League title in his first season, before performances on the pitch declined the next season, before discussing how the passing of Diogo Jota impacted the season, and whether current PSG manager Luis Enrique could take over.
Reaction from Budapest as Premier League champions Arsenal are beaten by French title winners PSG, who become the first side to go back-to-back in the UEFA Champions League since Real Madrid. How remarkable is the job done by PSG boss Luis Enrique? Did Mikel Arteta get the gameplan right? What can Arsenal learn from this defeat? Analysis and discussion with former Arsenal defender Matt Upson, Premier League winner Chris Sutton, chief football correspondent John Murray, French football journalist Julien Laurens and Steve Crossman.Timecodes: 00:40 Marquinhos' touching gesture to Gabriel after the missed penalty 03:30 Arsenal dealing with a cruel defeat 04:30 Did Arsenal give enough in this final? 09:30 Are PSG now one of football's greatest club sides? 14:40 Reaction from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta — what has he told his players, how can Arsenal take the next step? 16:17 What can Arsenal do to get closer to victory?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the upcoming UEFA Champions League final between holders Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal and debate whether Arsenal could be considered favourites heading into the tie, The guys also discuss Anthony Gordon's rumoured move to Barcelona, the end for Max Allegri at AC Milan & ask if Florentino Perez has a fight on his hands to remain Real Madrid president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens as the panel look ahead to PSG against Arsenal in the Champions League final. There's an in-depth analysis of both managers, Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta. Plus, a closer look at two Ecuador international team mates who could play against each other in the final. Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas is a special guest.00:33 Steve Crossman sets the scene in Budapest 02:30 PSG are favourites according to Guillem Balague 05:07 Are Arsenal the biggest team not to have won Europe's top competition? 09:07 Which manager would you take out for dinner? 16:25 Guillem's lunch with Emery 24:35 Interview with Enrique's former assistant Jesus Casas 34:10 Mbappe and Zlatan 47:40 Hincapie and Pacho's former manager Miguel Angel Ramirez joins the show5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Saturday 1700 - PSG v Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Final, Sunday 1500 - Brighton & Hove Albion v Man City in the Women's FA Cup Final.
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the upcoming UEFA Champions League final between holders Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal and debate whether Arsenal could be considered favourites heading into the tie, The guys also discuss Anthony Gordon's rumoured move to Barcelona, the end for Max Allegri at AC Milan & ask if Florentino Perez has a fight on his hands to remain Real Madrid president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Tottenham's last-day escape from relegation following their 1-0 win over Everton and ask what Roberto de Zerbi would need to do to improve on the club's back-to-back 17th place finishes next season. The guys also discuss Harry Kane's hat trick in Bayern's Pokal victory over Stuttgart, Kylian Mbappe signing off the season in style & praise Cristiano Ronaldo after he won his first Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew react to news that Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Morgan Gibbs-White have been left off the England squad for the World Cup and question why Ivan Toney and Jordan Henderson were included. Plus, Julien Laurens celebrates Arsenal's Premier League title victory while Nedum Onuoha recaps Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC crew react to Thomas Tuchel's England squad for this summer's World Cup and question a few of his roster decisions. Plus, the guys recap official announcements for Pep Guardiola's departure and Michael Carrick permanently taking over Manchester United. Natalia Astrain, Gemma Soler and Julien Laurens also join the show to preview tomorrow's Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyonnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens praise Premier League champions Arsenal after Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth confirmed the Gunners' title for the first time in 22 years. The guys also discuss Pep Guardiola's future, Aston Villa's Europa League win, Neymar's return to the Seleçao & ask if Antonio Conte could be the next Italy manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices