Podcast appearances and mentions of Lionel Messi

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy On the eve of the MLS playoffs, two of SamFam's finest -- Tim Parker of New York Red Bulls and Alex Bono of New England Revolution -- join to discuss everything that is worth knowing about this season's fight for MLS Cup.

Nashville SC claimed the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference after suffering a 5-2 loss on Decision Day to an Inter Miami team it will now play in the first round of the playoffs. What went wrong in the second half against Messi & Co.? How can NSC avoid the same fate in the playoff meeting with Miami? Who should the Boys in Gold wish they were playing instead? Regular season superlatives: High point, low mark, unsung MVP A tribute to Taylor Washington Club and Country is sponsored by M.L. Rose.

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar break down Lionel Messi's hat trick vs Nashville and break down who they think will win MLS Cup. Plus, the crew fire back at Gab Marcotti after the ESPN FC writer crticized Santiago Gimenez. Alex Pareja also joins the show to react to this past weekend's LALIGA results and preview next weekend's ElClasico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Pharmaceutical Soccer, Clay Trainum and Valair Shabilla discuss Nashville SC's recent performance, including a tough loss to Inter Miami. They reflect on the team's community impact, analyze the game, and preview the upcoming playoffs. The conversation also touches on the complexities of the MLS playoff format, coaching decisions, and the importance of media relations in sports. The hosts share their predictions for Nashville's playoff journey and highlight the significance of developmental leagues in shaping future talent.

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar break down Lionel Messi's hat trick vs Nashville and break down who they think will win MLS Cup. Plus, the crew fire back at Gab Marcotti after the ESPN FC writer crticized Santiago Gimenez. Alex Pareja also joins the show to react to this past weekend's LALIGA results and preview next weekend's ElClasico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Matt Doyle break down MLS Decision Day as the regular season comes to a close. Lionel Messi finishes the season on a historic run, but is it enough for Inter Miami to win MLS Cup? Can the Philadelphia Union replicate their regular season success in the postseason? And what has gone so terribly wrong for D.C. United?Next, Christian and Matt welcome World Cup winner and USWNT legend Julie Foudy. Julie breaks down the future of the NWSL and women's soccer, including what needs to change if the league wants to keep its top talent. They also discuss Emma Hayes' tenure so far with the USWNT and look back at Julie's iconic USWNT class, which helped lay the foundation for the national team's long-term success.Later, the boys react to Nottingham Forest sacking Ange Postecoglou and debate whether Sean Dyche is the right man to stabilize the club. (12:00) – Is Messi's brilliance enough for Miami to win MLS Cup?(20:00) – Can Philadelphia Union win MLS Cup and complete the double?(25:30) – Wilfried Zaha red card leaves Charlotte short-handed(30:00) – San Diego FC wins Western Conference(34:00) – What's gone wrong with D.C. United?(38:30) – Julie Foudy joins The Cooligans(47:30) – Can the NWSL compete financially with Europe?(58:45) – Breaking down USWNT past and present(1:17:45) – Nottingham Forest sack Ange Postecoglou Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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Full Show - That was bad football when Dolphins faced Browns, Mike McDaniel & Tua need couples therapy plus The Canes got beat up too.

Send us a textLAFC heads to Commerce City for the final matchday of the 2025 regular season! Can Denis win the Golden Boot? Where will LAFC finish? It's all about Decision Day!

The Morning Footy crew looks ahead to MLS Decision Day! The Western Conference is where the real drama lies with San Jose, Dallas, RSL, and Colorado all battling for a playoff spot. Can LAFC's deadly duo - Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga - stay hot after the international break? Over in the East, Lionel Messi chases another record as Inter Miami eye MLS Cup glory. Plus, Jon “Buckets” Eimer joins to share his top betting tips for the final day of the regular season. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uncle Madd joins the show to preview Saturdays math against Nasvhille SC#InterMiamiFC #Messi #InterMiami 

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on MLS Season Pass analyst Gio Savarese to preview the end of the MLS season. What surprises can we expect on Decision Day? Which teams and players stand out as we head into the playoffs?Next, Christian and Alexis welcome former MLS and USMNT goalkeeper Nick Rimando. Nick breaks down the USMNT's recent performances and gives his take on the current goalkeeping battle within the squad. He also shares stories from his MLS career and how he became one of the best penalty stoppers in league history.Later, the boys react to the latest soccer news, including Cape Verde qualifying for the World Cup, Haji Wright's USMNT performance, and more! (4:30) – Breaking down Thomas Müller's MLS impact(11:00) – How impressive was San Diego's debut season?(14:00) – Who will grab the remaining MLS playoff spots?(23:00) – Picking MLS season award winners(29:00) – Nick Rimando joins The Cooligans(31:15) – Breaking down the current USMNT goalkeeper situation(36:30) – Reacting to recent USMNT performances(43:00) – Re-living Nick's career & Hall of Fame induction(1:05:00) – Nick plays the Pro/Rel game(1:10:30) – Rápido Reactions: Cape Verde, Haji Wright & more Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are in Rio de Janeiro to speak to one of Brazilian football's favourite sons: Zico. Affectionately known as the ‘White Pele', the former No10 is arguably the greatest player never to win the World Cup whilst for his beloved Flamengo, he has attained God-like status. In this interview, filmed at the Bakana Bar, a stone's throw from the iconic Maracana, Zico explains why Pele is, and always will be, the GOAT. He has his say on the great Messi-Ronaldo debate, likens Estêvão to another boy wonder and gives his verdict on the greatest player out of Africa. CLUE: he's Nigerian!

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When passion meets purpose, branding magic happens, and Leandro Petersen knows it better than most. As Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer for the Argentine Football Association (AFA), he's helping turn Argentina's fútbol legacy into a global brand phenomenon. In this special bilingual episode, Petersen joins Steve Rosa and Michelle Spriegel to talk about building one of the most recognizable brands in sport — from global partnerships and new markets to the storytelling and strategy that keep Argentina's fútbol heartbeat strong. In Argentina, fútbol more than a sport, it's almost part of their national DNA. And at the center of it all is the Argentine Football Association (AFA), where Petersen leads the charge in transforming that cultural heartbeat into a global business powerhouse. From Lionel Messi's worldwide influence to AFA's expansion across markets like China, India and the U.S., Petersen shares how strategy, storytelling and pure passion are driving Argentina's global rise. The conversation dives into how AFA plans for their new high-performance center in Miami, and what it takes to keep the magic alive both on and off the pitch. Looking ahead, Petersen has his eyes set on FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With soccer's popularity surging in North America, he sees a massive opportunity to grow AFA's reach during the tournament. From brand activations to fan engagement initiatives, Petersen's focus is on making Argentina not just the team to watch, but the experience to feel throughout the summer of 2026. At its heart, this conversation is about how passion, heritage and purpose can transform a team into a timeless global brand. Argentina's story is proof that when emotion meets execution, the result isn't just victory, it's legacy. Have an idea for a guest? Reach out at brandslam@addventures.com.

Cuando la pasión se encuentra con el propósito, ocurre la magia del branding, y Leandro Petersen lo sabe mejor que nadie. Como Director Comercial y de Marketing de la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA), está ayudando a convertir el legado futbolístico de Argentina en un fenómeno de marca global. En este episodio especial bilingüe, Petersen se une a Steve Rosa y Michelle Spriegel para hablar sobre cómo construir una de las marcas más reconocidas en el deporte, desde asociaciones globales y nuevos mercados hasta la narrativa y estrategia que mantienen fuerte el latido del fútbol en Argentina. En Argentina, el fútbol es más que un deporte; es casi parte de su ADN nacional. Y en el centro de todo está la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA), donde Petersen lidera la transformación de ese pulso cultural en un gigante de negocios global. Desde la influencia mundial de Lionel Messi hasta la expansión de la AFA en mercados como China, India y EE.UU., Petersen comparte cómo la estrategia, la narrativa y la pura pasión están impulsando el ascenso global de Argentina. La conversación se adentra en cómo la AFA planea su nuevo centro de alto rendimiento en Miami y lo que se necesita para mantener la magia viva tanto dentro como fuera del campo. Mirando hacia el futuro, Petersen tiene su mirada puesta en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, que se celebrará en Estados Unidos, México y Canadá. Con la creciente popularidad del fútbol en América del Norte, ve una enorme oportunidad para ampliar el alcance de la AFA durante el torneo. Desde activaciones de marca hasta iniciativas de compromiso con los fanáticos, el enfoque de Petersen es hacer de Argentina no solo el equipo a seguir, sino la experiencia a sentir durante todo el verano de 2026. En esencia, esta conversación trata sobre cómo la pasión, el patrimonio y el propósito pueden transformar a un equipo en una marca global eterna. La historia de Argentina es prueba de que cuando la emoción se encuentra con la ejecución, el resultado no es solo la victoria, sino el legado. ¿Tienes un invitado en mente? Contáctanos en brandslam@addventures.com. 

Check out Larry's show "Switch the Play" on the Men in Blazers network! Larry Nance Jr. joins Mo Mooncey and he GOES OFF: "I LOVE FOOTBALL MORE Than Basketball!"

In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ reviews the demolition by Inter Miami of Atlanta United by Messi vs the Homegrowns and 2s players. He also discusses the news from the week including Brad Guzan's surprise retirement announcement! In addition, he answers your burning questions in the Mailbag including what Guzan's legacy at ATL UTD is. He also previews the pivotal matchup against DC United this weekend that will decide the Wooden Spoon winner! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN!? COMMENT TO JOIN IN! --------- We've launched a Patreon! We're constantly leveling up our video and social media content and you can help us sustain the channel and assist from a grassroots level. Help us make more of the content you want to see! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- ▶ Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- ▶ Support the channel while you shop for ATL UTD gear (at no extra cost to you!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atlantaunitedfantv --------- ▶ COP FROM OUR SHOP (grab some ATL UTD fan gear!): https://teechip.com/stores/tackl --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn ▶ BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social ▶ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 ▶ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv ▶ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b ▶ FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst ▶ SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 ▶ TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are breaking down position battles for the Starting XI going into the playoffs.#InterMiami #Messi #InterMiamiCF 

LENGJAN - THULE - DOMINO'S - R3 RÁÐGJÖF OG BÓKHALD Freddy Adu var eins og Messi, Shahab Zahedi er ekkert eðlilegur góður í fótbolta og af hverju Pablo skipti Nike og Adidas út fyrir Under Armour og Mizuno.

Inside Inter Miami is back with another episode discussing Jordi Alba's decision to retire plus Lionel Messi's choice to play in the club's all-important match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Neymar coming? We discuss.#InterMiamiCF #Messi #InterMiami 

Send us a textLAFC loses to Austin for the second time in 2025, 1-0 yet again. No Sonny. No Denis. No goals. 

It's the final stretch of the regular season — and emotions are high in Miami

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week co-hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson delve into Lionel Messi's early years at Barcelona and his rise to stardom. They explore Messi's journey from his initial signing to the club in 2000 to the early recognition of his talent by notable figures like Ronaldinho. The episode highlights Messi's challenges, including his growth hormone treatment and cultural adjustments as a young Argentine in Spain. Key moments such as his interactions with future stars like Gerard Piqué, Cesc Fàbregas, as well as his significant contributions to Barcelona's youth and first teams, which are discussed in detail. This episode covers his early setbacks, first team debut, and eventual triumphs, culminating in his standout performance at the 2005 FIFA U20 World Cup. Join us as we uncover how Messi went from a promising youngster to an emerging superstar at Barcelona. 00:00 Introduction to the episode 00:40 Messi's Signing and Initial Challenges01:15 Settling in Barcelona: Cultural and Personal Struggles05:51 Integration and Early Successes20:40 Political Chaos and Youth Team Dynamics23:33 Messi's Rising Star and International Attention27:06 First Impressions and Early Training27:39 Debut and Initial Reactions29:37 Contract Negotiations and Adjustments32:48 National Team Dilemmas38:31 Integration into Barcelona's First Team46:27 Under-20 World Cup and Rising Stardom51:18 Conclusion and Looking Ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Chris from the Heron Heads podcast to discuss the current state of the Herons.#InterMiami #Messi #InterMiamiCF 

Joe reacts to Mike McDaniel's comments responding to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Joe wonders if Tua and McDaniel are on the same page. Messi continues to shine as Inter Miami are in the title chase.

With Decision Day fast approaching, the Morning Footy crew takes a temperature check on the MLS Cup contenders. Inter Miami put on a clinic against Atlanta United - are the Herons sending a statement ahead of the postseason, and is anyone catching Messi in the Golden Boot race? Meanwhile, Thomas Müller's Vancouver honeymoon continues as the German star lifts the Whitecaps. Plus, a full look at playoff scenarios across MLS. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textLAFC heads to Austin for a match rescheduled from July, match 33 of 34 of the 2025 regular season. Who will step up in Denis' and Son's absence?

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews react to and recap Atlanta United's final road match of the season as they fall to the Lionel Messi led Inter Miami CF 4-0.

El gran momento de la selección española; Los de De la Fuente, candidatos a ganar el Mundial; Mbappé habla del Real Madrid, Lamine, Messi...

El gran momento de la selección española; Los de De la Fuente, candidatos a ganar el Mundial; Mbappé habla del Real Madrid, Lamine, Messi...

Inter Miami Beat Atlanta United 4-0#InterMiamiCF #Messi #InterMiami

We kick off Part 1 with collector Zach Tarhini sharing a cautionary tale about a high-end Lionel Messi card deal that went sideways after paying by PayPal Goods & Services. Zach explains how the seller linked to Metaverse Cards refused to refund, PayPal twice ruled against him, and why their “for resale” carve-out left him exposed. We talk practical safeguards for private transactions, alternatives to consider, and how this kind of outcome could affect hobby confidence. Dan Bliss of Front Row Card Show joins at the end and reacts from a show-runner's point of view. Highlights The deal: targeting a 2022 World Cup Messi Impeccable/Imminence auto and why Zach felt safe using Goods & Services What went wrong: refund refusal, dispute timeline, and PayPal closing in the seller's favor The fine print: how a “for resale” interpretation can negate buyer protection Risk management: reputational checks, marketplace layers, notes in payment, and when to prefer in-person deals Broader impact: how fear around payments could ripple into bidding and liquidity Dan Bliss on best practices for show transactions Support the show Subscribe, rate, and review Sports Cards Live. Share this episode with a hobby friend who buys and sells online. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden and David Mosse bring you immediate reaction to the USMNT's 1-1 draw in a friendly against Ecuador. Did this match prove that the USA should stay with its new look back three formation or revert to a more traditional back four? Alexi and Stu have differing opinions. Folarin Balogun scored his 7th career international goal for the USMNT and the trio discuss if he has locked down the starting striker position. Christian Pulisic came on as a 2nd half sub raising the question of his status as the “USMNT's Messi.”Elsewhere around the globe, more World Cup spots were locked in, the USYNT continued its run in the U20 World Cup soundly beating Italy, and an upset in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying is brewing.All that and more in this LIVE episode of State of the Union! Intro (0:00)Starting XI thoughts: Back three prevails (5:28)Christian Pulisic is the U.S. Messi (25:10USYNT into quarterfinals (34:0)2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying recap (36:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Nelson takes you through some of the best segments of SDH AM from the past week. You can watch and listen to SDH AM Monday-Friday starting at 9:05am on the Soccer Down Here YouTube, Twitch, X, and podcast channels. This week, hear from Apple TV MLS Season Pass commentator Steve Cangialosi, Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman, and Albany State women's head coach Jared Beauchamp.

This week's Bash features some familiar faces, a long-suffering Bengals fan, and a spicy Canadian custodian who wins us all over before heading to work.

Send us a textLAFC figure it out without Sonny or Denis, beating old friend Jose Cifuentes and Toronto FC, 2-0. LAFC has now kept a clean sheet for almost 350'!

Apple TV's Steve Cangialosi stops by SDH AM to preview the Inter Miami - ATLUTD matchup this weekend in MLSAll the questions involving absences, possible absences, possible lineups, and the race in the EastAll in one conversation 

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse gear up for the USMNT's October window with plenty of burning questions. Will the U.S. lock in a back three, or shift back to a traditional four? How will they adapt without Dest — and with Jedi Robinson on limited minutes? And if you bring four goalkeepers, shouldn't at least two get a shot?Alexi reveals his Starting XI for the window — featuring Matt Freese in goal, a veteran back line, and Pulisic and Balogun leading the charge against Ecuador and Australia.Around the globe, World Cup qualifying gets wild: CAF, AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF races all heating up, while MLS playoff spots hang in the balance with Messi's Miami fighting for position and Jordi Alba's farewell on the horizon.Then it's #AskAlexi and One for the Road, where Alexi salutes Darlington Nagbe — one of the best to ever do it. Intro (0:00)3 Burning Questions for USMNT Window: Back 3 vs Back 4? (5:02)Alexi's Best Starting XI (11:36)2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Preview (21:07)MLS Weekend Preview: Messi double duty? (32:42)#AskAlexi: Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a huge success (37:31)Happy Trails Darlington Nagbe - Alexi's GOAT (44:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

En este episodio nos visita una auténtica figura del arbitraje: Roberto García Orozco, quien nos comparte desde su experiencia las historias más impactantes que ha vivido dentro del terreno de juego. ⚽️ Nos contó cómo fue pitar partidos en los Mundiales, los momentos intensos que vivió frente a leyendas como Lionel Messi, James Rodríguez, Rafael Márquez, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, entre otros. También hablamos de las lesiones más impactantes que presenció, los retos de dirigir finales internacionales, y lo que no vemos detrás del silbato. Un episodio lleno de anécdotas, risas y aprendizajes sobre lo que significa ser árbitro en la élite del fútbol mundial. ¡No te lo pierdas! Redes sociales Pepe y Chema Podcast: Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: Facebook: / pepechemapodcast Instagram: / pepechemapodcast TikTok: / pepechemapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3eMMiTD... Youtube: / @pepechemapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe have your AM news from Europe to start the dayMichelle Kaufman from the Miami Herald talks Inter Miami before ATLUTD visits and the lingering Messi questionGOLTV's Nino Torres talks the passing of a legend, parking the bus, and telenovelas as we go Fully Loaded andSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno goes through all the questions in Seattle plus the weekend in MLS

Miami Herald's legendary reporter Michelle Kaufman drops by SDH AM to break down everything from Messi to Alba to Busquets and the backline...Is Messi playing...? How do you address the issues at the back...? Was Alba's retirement a shock...?All the things to prep IMCF for Atlanta United

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got back in the win column this past weekend, but they lost all hopes of the Supporters' Shield and will soon lose another star player. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez discuss Inter Miami's 4-1 win over the New England Revolution, analyze Messi's chances of winning the MLS Golden Boot, talk Jordi Alba's surprise retirement decision, and more in a very fun episode.

La mesa de Ahora o Nunca está de vuelta tras unas merecidas (¿?) vacaciones y de inmediato arma la discusión si, tras el anuncio del retiro de Jordi Alba, Lionel Messi podría decidir dejar al Inter Miami antes del Mundial 2026, pero varios señalan que lo mejor para el argentino es quedarse en el club del sur de Florida. Por otro lado, la mesa cuestiona si es real la posibilidad de que Alemania pueda quedar fuera de la Copa del Mundo y se exponen las razones por las cuales esto podría suceder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textLAFC takes on Toronto FC in the last home regular season match of 2025! Welcome back, Cifu!

From Serie A to the Championship, this week's USMNT Abroad is packed with drama, goals, and global headlines. In Italy, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie faced off in Juventus vs AC Milan's scoreless draw. Pulisic's rare penalty miss ended his perfect start to the year. Over in Germany, Noahkai Banks scored his first-ever Bundesliga goal in front of his entire family. Does he deserve a call-up in the November window? In the Netherlands, Sergiño Dest returned for PSV, going 73 strong minutes, while Ricardo Pepi was left off the bench.  EPL delivered chaos as Tyler Adams helped Bournemouth climb into UCL contention, Chris Richards went the distance for Palace, and Brenden Aaronson started in Leeds' narrow loss to Spurs. Are we hitting the panic button over Jedi Robinson's situation with Fulham? In the Championship, Haji Wright stayed scorching hot, while Josh Sargent continues to slide. We also hit on Philadelphia's Supporters' Shield win, Messi's hat-trick of assists, and UEFA's controversial decision to approve domestic league games abroad, including LA Liga games in the United States.  CHAPTERS: Intro (0:00)Pulisic misses 2nd-ever pen (4:42)Dest & Jedi's injury status (10:00)UEFA matches Abroad: La Liga comes to US (25:46)MLS Recap: Union's Shield & Messi shines (31:09)MLS vs Europe: USMNT Roster Edition #AskAlexi (46:28)Pochettino's lack of communication (59:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices