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Red, White & Blues FC | Mudryk Is Back, Infantino Tried to Sell the World CupChelsea have been made whole again. Also, the president of FIFA attempted a legal bribe in broad daylight and it blew up in his face.Big things happening, big people back, old people here, and Infantino is an asshole — that's the episode in one line. Mykhailo Mudryk is finally cleared and back at Chelsea after twenty months away, which sends Daniel into a full state of rapture and Jason into a state of mild concern about it. Then we get into a preseason loss to ten-man Tottenham that neither of us can confirm actually happened, two deals that went official today, and the small matter of FIFA nearly spinning the World Cup off into a private equity vehicle. There's no transfer deep-dive here — that's Thursday, and we've got an announcement about Thursday at the end.Welcome Back, KingMudryk is back for two more years and Daniel is not being ironic about how happy he is — well, mostly not. The man everybody puts their hopes and dreams into, who constantly disappoints us, and whom we love anyway, butterfly tattoos and all. The infuriating part is the timing: the rules changed after he got popped, and if the same result came in today no charge would have been brought at all. He lost twenty months of his career to a process that dragged. So, some house rules going forward — don't leave your drinks unattended, don't take supplements, fire the virtual doctor, become a vegan, get it straight from the source. The training photo of Mudryk and Estêvão together in Hong Kong is Daniel's new favorite Chelsea picture ever, and on the strength of it alone he has decided we're winning the league. Peak Eden Hazard season. Then the Strasbourg loan rumor surfaced and the joy curdled instantly: send Gittens for the reps, Mudryk doesn't need them. Over/under on a red card in his first match remains open.A Loss to Ten-Man Tottenham That May or May Not Have OccurredNeither of us watched it, so neither of us can confirm nor deny. Let Tottenham have it — it's preseason, and God knows they need something. Estêvão scored, other people spent the afternoon trying to take our players out, and the only thing that actually matters is that we came out of Australia without injuries. The pitches on this tour have been rubbish, no Ed Sheeran required this time. Lavia played and did not get hurt, which we're treating as a minor miracle, and Jason would like Estêvão laying healing hands on the entire locker room for the full season. Wednesday's Juventus match is at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, and Daniel's faith in a decent surface rests entirely on the theory that the hosts won't want to look bad — unlike whatever repurposed rugby pitch we were playing on in Australia.The Bushwhackers Are Officially Chelsea PlayersDanny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson have both been formally announced, which prompts several minutes of the two of us doing the Bushwhackers arm-swing at each other. Careful, lads, you'll sprain something. The mental image we can't shake is Welbeck and Henderson coming off the bench while Estêvão and Mudryk heckle them from the sideline — Henderson, don't use your arms to break your fall, your bones are brittle. He's going to concede a handball and break his arm doing it. Elsewhere: Geovany Quenda is with the squad now and we're hoping to see his Chelsea debut, two deals went official today with Trevoh Chalobah joining Como and Valentín Barco finally being confirmed as a Chelsea player — a signing we're fairly sure was announced two months ago, and one that even Rory apparently missed, given he quote-tweeted his own World Cup post about what a little shit Barco was to Bellingham to ask whether the guy is a Chelsea player now. One of the foremost Chelsea pundits in the world, everybody.Infantino Tried to Sell Shares in the World CupThe main event. FIFA's plan was to spin the commercial side into a standalone company — FIFA Forward Enterprises, valued around $20 billion — sell shares to private equity, and distribute the proceeds to member federations, with FIFA itself staying a nonprofit handling the sport. Call it what it is: a legal bribe. Infantino's pitch was effectively “vote no and you get $2.7 billion, vote yes and you get ten,” plus a rumor he'd personally clear about $30 million if it went through. The man ran on transparency and, to be fair, he's being extremely transparent about the bribery. What's new isn't the corruption — we know FIFA, we remember Blatter and the brown envelopes and how Qatar got a World Cup, and we get into how confederations quietly print money reselling allocated tickets at multiples of face value. What's new is the brazenness. CONCACAF and UEFA came out against it, UEFA threatened an outright boycott without mincing words, the plan leaked before it could even be pitched, and by the time we're recording Infantino has scrapped it. Now the question is whether he survives it. He's currently running unopposed ahead of the March 2027 election, and if UEFA and CONCACAF can agree on a single challenger, the math gets very interesting. This is the Super League all over again: fans will tolerate a lot, but not a small group openly centralizing the money and taking the whole pie.What We're Actually Looking Forward ToWe close on the honest question, and both answers come back to the same man. Jason's is Xabi Alonso — the first time since Tuchel was fired that he's been excited to watch a coach cook. After Potter, after Lampard going through the motions, after Pochettino shitting the bed until the last six matches, after Maresca abandoning us for City, this is a manager who can command a locker room and has the résumé to back it. He'd rather have European football, but no Wednesdays and no Thursdays means a low-pressure season, and after four relentlessly negative years the prospect of just watching Chelsea play without the BlueCo drama is its own reward. Daniel's answer is simpler: he's excited to be excited. Quenda and Estêvão, Palmer, João Pedro, Mudryk back in the building, Xabi in charge. Still holes at goalkeeper and in defense, still no idea how a back four is going to work, still question marks about locker-room management. And when Daniel asks how long before it all comes crashing down, Jason gives him three months — because December is coming, and December always comes.One More ThingStarting this Thursday, the transfer episode goes live. 6:15pm-ish on YouTube and X, questions and opinions welcome in the chat. Bring your bell notifications. Tonight's episode is brought to you by the tilde, which means approximately. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com
The Game is back on tour, speaking with Pete Rutzler who is following Chelsea (and Spurs) down under. The Blues have been spending big, will there be any out goings and how will new manager Xabi Alonso deploy his new talent?Ian Whittell is in America following Liverpool's tour and saw their first preseason game against Sunderland. Who caught the eye, how is Iraola adapting and will there be more signings?After the break Tom Clarke joins Ian Hawkey to break down the international manager scene with Klopp and Tuchel already in post could Guardiola or Conte be joining them? And how will Mourinho get on at Madrid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ander Iturralde da la bienvenida a Óscar Portugal para llevar a cabo un ejercicio de retrospectiva final del Mundial 2026 y analizar todos los aspectos más importantes, tanto futbolísticos como no futbolísticos, que nos ha dejado el torneo...Desde nuestras dispares opiniones sobre la ampliación a 48 participantes, si se debería reducir a 32 o a expandir a 64; el significado de la victoria de España y las similitudes con Argentina; cómo Francia terminó fracasando en un Mundial que parecía encarrilado a su gloria; pero desde luego un fracaso muchísimo mayor por las formas terminó siendo el de Inglaterra y Tuchel; el de Alemania con otro de los grandes nombres de los banquillos del torneo; Brasil sufriendo otro varapalo mundialista con Ancelotti; las selecciones africanas y asiáticas; la historia de Cabo Verde; la FIFA saliendo como principal ganador mientras que su credibilidad como principal perdedor y mucho más.Escucha la versión completa de este episodio PREMIUM de 1:52:15 de duración, apoya a que Alineación Indebida pueda prosperar, accede a todo nuestro contenido premium y a nuestro server de Discord suscribiéndote por tan sólo 1.00$/1.00€ en: Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/alineacionindebida/posts/ganadores-y-del-164942381Vídeo: https://www.patreon.com/alineacionindebida/posts/video-ganadores-164946139Además... Ahora, al suscribirte en nuestra página de Patreon, puedes escuchar todo nuestro contenido de Alineación Indebida Premium a través del siguiente link de Spotify. Sólo tienes que vincular la cuenta que abras en Patreon y, a partir de ahí, tendrás desbloqueado todo el contenido premium que producimos: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeulpfbWFjVtLlpovT¡Volvemos pronto!Sigue a Ander: https://x.com/andershoffmanSigue a Óscar: https://x.com/OscarP107Sigue al programa en Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndebidoSigue al programa en Instagram: instagram.com/podcastindebidoContacto: anderpodcast@gmail.com // alineacionindebidapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW On what is most likely the last Gegenpressing podcast before we take a short break ahead of the new season, Manu and Stefan sit down to round-up the 2026 World Cup. They discuss Spain's success, but then go into greater detail on why Thomas Tuchel struggled with England and why Julian Nagelsmann failed so dramatically with Germany. They then wrap up the show debating whether Jürgen Klopp can make a real difference when he is inevitably named the next Bundestrainer in the coming days or weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:00 El partido por el tercer lugar logró su objetivo02:05 ¿Cuánto le va a durar el gusto a Mbappé?04:52 Es más fácil hacerlo en el partido por el tercer lugar06:38 A Francia no le interesó08:59 Revivió el jogo bonito10:15 Paralelismos11:16 Deschamps se traicionó16:18 El Mundial de Olise y los puntos débiles de Francia20:41 Brice Samba22:39 ¿Lo hizo bien Tuchel?Aviso: Este video y su miniatura contienen elementos generados con inteligencia artificial. Algunas escenas o imágenes pueden reinterpretar visualmente hechos, personajes o situaciones con fines ilustrativos, sin representar necesariamente su apariencia o desarrollo exactos.
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Hart and Emma Hayes reflect further on England's World Cup exit now that we've got a bit of distance since the game - including Emma's view as a coach on Tuchel's tactical decisions and we get Joe's view on Jude Bellingham's reaction to Jordan Pickford's effort to save the first Argentina goal Plus we look ahead to the final on Sunday between Spain and Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On The Kick Off, the panel tears into Thomas Tuchel's World Cup decisions, questioning the tactics, squad management, and key moments that shaped the tournament. Was it a case of missed opportunities, poor game management, or did the criticism go too far? Expect passionate debate, tactical analysis, and strong opinions as they break down whether Tuchel let football's biggest stage slip away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frank and Eddie react to both of the semifinals from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain controlled the game against France, but how did England manage to blow it from a comfortable position against Argentina? Eddie is convinced that, although it won't happen, it is time for Thomas Tuchel to go. Plus, our predictions for the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, Frank is making headway with 'From', and Eddie has some more complaints about parents on planes.
Logan and Jordan are back to discuss both of the World Cup Semi-Finals, Spain vs France and England vs Argentina, and then look ahead to the Final which sees Spain face off against Argentina. They dive into Tuchel's decisions during the England Argentina match, Argentina's big comeback then they look at previewing if Messi and team will do it again vs Spain! Follow the Show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The match absolutely no one wants to play is officially here. You have just had your World Cup dreams shattered in the semifinals, your squad is completely running on fumes, and yet you are forced to step onto the pitch one last time. Is the bronze medal match a prestigious soccer accolade or a meaningless commercial cash grab?Welcome back to World Cup Daily #47! Today, John and James Toland tear apart the controversy of the third-place final just hours before France faces England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. As the tournament closes in on its final three matches, the crew unpacks high-stakes fatigue, extreme tournament bureaucracy, and bizarre financial incentives.⏱️ MID-SHOW HYDRATION BREAK
The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week's news. This week: Trump turns tricks, Tuchel talks tactics, and Count Binface is unmasked.Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey and Kieran Hodgson.Produced by: Jon Holmes Executive Producer:James Robinson Production Co-ordinator: Giulia Lopes MazzuA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
#1024 | Ed and Daniel pick over the wreckage of England's World Cup, and neither is in a forgiving mood. The charge is that Thomas Tuchel did not just lose the semi-final, he threw it away. From the squad he built for one way of playing, the ball-players left at home, and a midfield of athletes with nobody to control a game, which is why the calls for Kobbie Mainoo only grew louder all tournament. On the match itself, England managed the first 55 minutes well and shut Messi out before Tuchel took off his goalscorer, went to a back five and codified a retreat so complete that England managed two accurate passes in 18 minutes. It's a sacking offense, but the FA, who backed Tuchel on LinkedIn within the hour and tied him to Euro 2028, will do nothing. Then there's Kane's future and the lack of a successor, England's missing identity and the intensity gap with everyone else, and to close, a turn to United, Carrick's project, summer signings, and a pre-season that kicks off against Wrexham in Helsinki. 0:00 Intro 5:29 Tuchel's Tactics and Balance Issues 15:03 Argentina Collapse 26:16 Should Tuchel Be Sacked? 28:33 Euro 2028 and Harry Kane's Future 38:35 England's National Identity 43:55 Manchester United Preview 52:37 Outro If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pete's under the weather. Jacob drove to the wrong town this week and is not fully recovered. The World Cup is done. The transfer window is about to explode. Perfect conditions for a Friday therapy session. Here's what's inside:
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The World Cup semifinals are complete and it's PADDLIN' 2, Our lyin' eyes 0. How Spain controlled the match tactically (and got a little lucky with a penalty), how if at all this makes us reconsider this France side, and then on to Argentina-England. Argentina-England. Hoo boy. The first 60 and final 40 minutes of this match were both journeys, and we break it all down, and ask where we would pinpoint England's and Tuchel's key errors. Support the show
The audio version of this episode was delayed due to a technical issue.Adrian Goldberg sits in for Dotun and disucsses England's loss to Argentina with Jen Offord and Tommy Stewart. In this episode of World Cup Daily, we break down the "calamity and catastrophe" of England's loss. From Thomas Tuchel's controversial substitutions and defensive formation to Lionel Messi's late-game masterclass, we explore whether England bottled it or were simply outclassed by a genius. We also dive into the "dark arts" of the game, the impact of injury-laden stars like Saka and Rice, and the structural issues within the Premier League that might be holding the national team back.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T
Spain may be the best footballing team at the 2026 World Cup. But are they prepared for everything Argentina will bring to the final?Seb White is joined by Dan Harris and football writer Joseph O'Sullivan to preview Spain versus Argentina and examine the aggression, tactical intelligence and psychological warfare behind Lionel Scaloni's world champions.Joseph explains how Argentina disrupted England from the opening minutes, hunted opponents in packs and immediately punished Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions.The panel also debates whether Spain's relaxed young team can handle Argentina's intensity, why Lionel Messi is only one part of their threat and whether Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Marc Cucurella can prevent Argentina from turning the final into chaos.They also discuss England's self-inflicted semi-final defeat, the attacking substitutions Tuchel failed to make and whether the World Cup third-place play-off should be scrapped.
Welcome back to Stick to Football! This week, we're joined by the one and only Peter Crouch, alongside Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, brought to you by Sky Bet.We start off with Crouchy's famous story about selling his Aston Martin because of Roy. From there, we dive into England's defeat to Argentina and the criticism directed at Thomas Tuchel.Crouchy then explains why he deleted a tweet after the match and reflects on his England career, Liverpool days and that notorious goal drought.Finally, we wrap up with some myth-busting laughs and close out with ITV7.ITV7 Football is completely free to play! Simply download the ITV7 app and answer seven questions for your chance to win huge jackpots this tournament!18+. T&Cs apply.00:00 Intro04:34 Roy Car Story08:29 Deleted Tweet13:18 Tuchel Backlash Debate17:34 Subs and Possession24:16 Argentina Intensity Talk27:52 Tuchel and Mentality Debate32:22 How to Stop Messi's Drift37:19 Crouch's England Confidence39:56 Mocked and Misjudged42:18 Liverpool Dark Days51:54 Peak Years at Liverpool54:42 Best Strike Partners56:18 Mythbusters01:12:15 ITV7 Headers Quiz Finale01:16:57 Wrap Up *For Australia only: Basic Samsung Galaxy AI features are free. Future releases may be offered on a paid basis. Different terms may apply to third-party AI features. Accuracy of results ma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did Thomas Tuchel tell his players to sit back and defend, or were they just not able to maintain their pressing...the England inquest is gathering pace. There seems unity of opinion that manager Thomas Tuchel has questions to answer. Will he step forward or will the FA wait until their review is complete ?Tom Clarke chats to Matt Lawton for the latest on Tuchel's future and Martin Samuel discusses England's wider problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The FC Crew react to England's loss versus Argentina in the World Cup semifinal as they offer their thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's bold tactical decisions, and wonder if he can stay on as head coach after such a defeat. Then, giving due credit to Argentina for yet another comeback win as Messi and co. advance to the World Cup final to take on Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have our final! On the latest edition of Caught Offside, Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney discuss Argentina's come-from-behind victory over England as Tuchel's tactics come back to bite him. We'll break down his decision to recede into a defensive shell, Argentina coming up with more late game heroics and how much of this comes down to winning/losing DNA.Then, we'll look at Spain's 2-0 victory of tournament favorites France. How did Luis de la Fuente get it so right? And is there anything Deschamps could have done differently to stop it? Speaking of Deschamps, we'll weigh in on his era of French football as he exits stage left and his former teammate, Zinedine Zidane enters to picture to try and add to a trophy cabinet that feels a little thinner than it should.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent episode, It's a World Cup Watch-Along! Join Andrew and JJ on the Caught Offside couch for their real time viewing of the 2nd half of France v Spain in Tuesday's semifinal.For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - The World Cup is almost over! So what are you waiting for?? 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.
England's World Cup dream is over.Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith react after England's heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on the emotions after the final whistle, the key moments that decided the game and why they're left frustrated by Thomas Tuchel's decisions.ESPN's Mark Ogden joins to assess the substitutions, the criticism facing Tuchel and what comes next for England after falling short of the World Cup final.Plus, CBS' Nico Cantor gives the Argentinian perspective on the victory, as he and Lloyd debate football culture, the so-called 'dark arts' and why Argentina believe doing whatever it takes to win is simply part of the game.And after five unforgettable weeks in Los Angeles, Rick and Lloyd say goodbye to LA before heading to New York for the final stages of the tournament.
Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5 Live at full-time as England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina. Kelly Cates is joined by correspondent John Murray, ex-England players Paul Robinson and Matt Upson as well as South American football expert Tim Vickery.They ask whether England's defensive strategy after taking the lead cost them the game, and look at how the team bounces back following this defeat, with a bronze medal match against France still to come.We also hear from Tuchel, as well as captain Harry Kane and defender Dan Burn.TIMECODES 00:30 On the whistle reaction as England lose to Argentina.14:30 Did Tuchel's tactics cost England?18:35 Harry Kane interview with Kelly Somers30:30 Argentina v Spain in the Final33:00 England's next task - prepare to face France35:00 Dan Burn interview with John Murray39:00 Thomas Tuchel interview
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?
Good morning! Time to Get Up with Messi's last tango and another England's World Cup heartbreak… We'll take you inside the stunning comeback. Meanwhile… Meanwhile… in Jerry's World, with Pickens potentially on his last ride in Dallas… is this a now-or-never season for Dak Prescott? And The Hurricane Warning in the ACC, Could Miami ALREADY be the team to beat in College Football? Get Up starts right now… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from Atlanta, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver an immediate, high-energy live reaction show following Argentina's thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over England in the World Cup semifinal. The hosts launch directly into a scathing critique of England manager Thomas Tuchel, placing 100% of the blame squarely at his feet for executing an incredibly cowardly low-block game plan after Anthony Gordon put the Three Lions up 1-0. They highlight an embarrassing statistic showing that England averaged a meager 12% possession between Gordon's opening goal and Lautaro Martinez's dramatic match-winner. The guys break down the pivotal tactical adjustments and execution blunders that allowed the reigning champions to completely manipulate the second half of play. They analyze Enzo Fernández's spectacular equalizing strike against Jordan Pickford, set up by a composed pass from a slow-walking but deeply calculated Lionel Messi. The tactical breakdown extends to England's fatal defensive lapse in the 92nd minute, where a fresh Ezri Konsa and John Stones were caught completely asleep on the far post, allowing the shorter Lautaro Martinez to secure the victory with an open header. Beyond the action on the pitch, Christian and Alexis read through viral social media reactions from figures like Wayne Rooney, Iker Casillas, and Zito condemning England's hyper-pragmatic approach. They break down Enzo Fernández's standout performance as their "Stock Up" player while labeling Thomas Tuchel's decision-making as total coaching malpractice for "Stock Down". Finally, they react to a breaking medical report regarding Arsenal center-back William Saliba undergoing back surgery before looking ahead to the massive Argentina vs. Spain final matchup and sharing their closing tour details for New York City's Webster Hall. Timestamps: (00:00) — Initial Reactions to Argentina's 2-1 Semifinal Comeback Over England. (01:30) — Blaming Thomas Tuchel: The Cowardly 1-0 Low Block & 12% Possession Nightmare. (06:12) — Dissecting the Goals: Enzo Fernández's Stunner & Lautaro Martinez's 92nd-Minute Winner. (10:36) — Internet Reactions: Tweets from Iker Casillas, Wayne Rooney & The Falklands Banner Controversy. (25:04) — Stock Market: Enzo Fernández Rising as Tuchel's Defensive Tactics Solidify "Stock Down". (34:05) — World Cup Final Preview: Argentina vs. Spain Predictions Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Did Thomas Tuchel's substitutions cost England a place in the World Cup final?Tim Vickery and Henry Winter analyse England's dramatic 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, asking why England retreated after Anthony Gordon's goal and allowed Lionel Messi and Argentina to take complete control.They break down Tuchel's switch to a more defensive system, the decision to remove England's attacking threat, Argentina's extraordinary late comeback and Tuchel's controversial claim that he had “no regrets”. The conversation also examines Lionel Scaloni's remarkable journey as Argentina manager and previews the World Cup final between Messi's Argentina and Spain.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T
Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez gave a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina a 2-1 win over England, for whom Anthony Gordon scored. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey analyse and react to the main highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi final in Atlanta. Do you agree? Do you think Tuchel cost England? Or were Argentina just too good? This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
That's it, England are out of the World Cup. What was Tuchel thinking?! James and Joe are back the morning after the match to react to England's semifinal loss to Argentina and Messi, discussing along the way Tuchel's starting lineup and later substitutions and rating the players' performances in the game.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet. Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright reflect on England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.Where did Thomas Tuchel get it wrong, and what comes next for England? Which players should come under greater scrutiny after falling short on the biggest stage?The team also looks at Argentina's resilience, how they took control in the second half, and Lionel Messi's masterclass. Once again, he proved exactly why so many regard him as the greatest player of all time.ITV7 is back as well!ITV7 Football is completely free to play! Simply download the ITV7 app and answer seven questions, for your chance to win huge jackpots this tournament!18+. T&Cs apply.00:00 Intro 01:09 Post Match Frustration04:34 Why England Dropped Deep06:17 Man Mark Messi Argument08:51 Tuchel Too Defensive10:09 Argentina Praise And Reality15:18 Tuchel Future Questions17:03 Recurring Tournament Pattern18:22 Fatigue And Player Management21:03 Messi Masterclass24:26 Tuchel No Regrets Quote29:24 Messi X Factor Praise30:49 Greatest Ever Debate33:07 ITV740:49 Player Vs Manager Question42:35 Third Place Playoff Dread44:17 How Argentina Used Messi*For Australia only: Basic Samsung Galaxy AI features are free. Future releases may be offered on a paid basis. Different terms may apply to third-party AI features. Accuracy of results may vary and is not guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England's story ends in a more heartbreaking fashion. We discuss Tuchel's substitutions before previewing a cracking World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. One final time this tournament, Mark O'Haire and Adrian Clarke join host Daniel Hussey to share their best bets. Time Stamps: 00:30 - Tuchel's Subs 11:25 - France vs England 20:30 - Spain vs Argentina 30:30 - Long-Shots / Best Bets 18+ | BeGambleAware
RADIO FOOT INTERNATIONALE - Jeudi 16 juillet à 18h10 (Paris) / 16h10 TU - RFI • YouTube Live • Facebook Live. Au sommaire : L'Argentine, renversante et toujours insubmersible ! ; Angleterre : encore le syndrome des grands rendez-vous ? ; Espagne–Argentine : la finale rêvée ! ; FIFA–Trump : Infantino a-t-il franchi la ligne rouge ? L'Argentine, renversante et toujours insubmersible ! Deuxième finale mondiale consécutive pour l'Albiceleste, tombeuse de l'Angleterre après avoir été menée. Force mentale, maîtrise collective et ajustements tactiques de Scaloni : comment l'Argentine a-t-elle encore fait basculer un match mal engagé ? Avec Carlos Bianchi, ancien entraîneur de Boca Juniors, en direct de Buenos-Aires, pour décrypter cette qualification et la ferveur argentine. Angleterre : encore le syndrome des grands rendez-vous ? Tuchel a-t-il perdu son duel tactique face à Scaloni ? Son coaching est-il en cause ? Pourquoi les Three Lions échouent-ils encore aux portes de la gloire ? Espagne–Argentine : la finale rêvée ! Messi–Yamal : le couronnement ou la transmission ? D'une photo devenue mythique en 2007 à une finale de Coupe du monde, dix-neuf ans plus tard. FIFA–Trump : Infantino a-t-il franchi la ligne rouge ? L'intervention de Donald Trump dans l'affaire Balogun relance les soupçons d'ingérence politique. Gianni Infantino est désormais visé par une plainte : la FIFA peut-elle encore garantir son indépendance et sa neutralité ? Cette polémique peut-elle le fragiliser au point de lui faire perdre la présidence de la FIFA ? Autour d'Annie Gasnier : Étienne Moatti, Salim Baungally et David Lortholary. Chef d'édition : David Fintzel. TCR : Laurent Salerno. ► Le calendrier Coupe du monde ► Notre dossier spécial.
England's World Cup dream is over, and former England defender and FOX Sports analyst **Warren Barton** has plenty to say about what went wrong. On this episode of **A Must Win Game**, Warren Barton breaks down England's heartbreaking World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina and explains why he believes head coach **Thomas Tuchel** deserves much of the blame. Barton argues Tuchel's tactical decisions, substitutions, and approach failed England on the biggest stage in world soccer—and even says the England manager should apologize to his players for not putting them in the best position to succeed. The conversation also covers some of the biggest stories from the FIFA World Cup, including: * Why England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semifinals * Should Thomas Tuchel apologize to the England squad? * Warren Barton's analysis of Tuchel's coaching decisions * Lionel Messi's legacy after another historic World Cup run * The US Men's National Team's Round of 16 exit * Is Christian Pulisic receiving fair or unfair criticism? * What the future looks like for the USMNT * Spain vs. Argentina: Warren Barton's World Cup Final prediction * Can Spain stop Lionel Messi and Argentina? * Complete World Cup analysis and reaction Warren Barton brings the perspective of a former England international and current FOX Sports analyst to one of the biggest tournaments in the world, offering honest insight into England's performance, the USMNT, Lionel Messi, Christian Pulisic, and the World Cup Final. Who do you think wins the FIFA World Cup Final? Was Thomas Tuchel the biggest reason England was eliminated? Is Christian Pulisic being judged too harshly? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoy FIFA World Cup coverage, England national team news, USMNT analysis, Lionel Messi updates, Christian Pulisic news, soccer tactics, football podcasts, and international football discussion, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more episodes of **A Must Win Game**. Time stamps 1:03 - Warren Barton is the toughest broadcaster on television 3:11 Mistakes made by England's coach Tomas Tuchel during the loss to Argentina in the semi-finals 5:14 Should Tuchel be fired? 8:23 All time matches between England and Argentina 9:35 Lionel Messi is not from this planet 12:21 Spain vs Argentina preview of the World Cup Final 15:00 Why the US Men's National Team wilted under the pressure of the World Cup 16:41 Fair and Unfair criticism of Christian Pulisic 18:19 Lessons for the US Men's National Team from the World Cup 19:48 Warren barton predicts Spain will win the World Cup and Messi will win the Golden Boot #WorldCup #England #ThomasTuchel #LionelMessi #USMNT #ChristianPulisic #Argentina #Spain #Football #Soccer #FIFA #WorldCupFinal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ESPN FC is live right after Argentina's thrilling comeback against England in the World Cup semifinal. How did Argentina get away with it again, and how does Messi keep on bossing games at age 39? There will be fallout on the England side after this one. How will Tuchel explain letting Argentina back into the game after going up 1-0? We have a quick discussion about the France fallout before extra time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
England manager Thomas Tuchel, along with players Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and John Stones, speak to John Murray ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. They discuss how England can exploit Argentina's weaknesses while also dealing with the threat posed by Lionel Messi.John is joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to assess how England are likely to set up and whether they have what it takes to overcome the reigning world champions.2'18 - Start of Thomas Tuchel interview 2'38 - Tuchel on player availability & how they'll get at Argentina 4'30 - Tuchel on Argentina bringing the best out in England 6'03 - How does Tuchel deal with pressure? 8'33 - Ezri Konsa interview 10'28 - Paul Robinson on who will play at right back 12'11 - Marc Guehi interview 13'16 - Guehi on the challenge of Messi & how much Guardiola referenced him 14'50 - John Stones on his journey for England at World Cups 17'40 - Stones on what he can take from winning the last two Euro's semi-finals 20'08 - Paul Robinson on forward options 21'48 - Will Declan Rice play?
In the end England fell shore, again. One up with half an hour to go England sat back, ceded ground then succumbed as Argentina seized the initiative and scored two late goals. Where did it go wrong this time? Did Tuchel lose his nerve, was it all down to Messi do England have an inferiority complex? Jonathan Northcroft and Paul Hirst bring immediate reaction from the ground before Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd dissect a disappointing night for England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomas Tuchel stunned reporters by ripping England's performance minutes after a 2-1 comeback win over Norway sent them to the World Cup semifinal, calling his own team sloppy and lucky. Jude Bellingham, who scored both goals, fired back at his coach, and the PBD Podcast panel breaks down why this tension might be exactly what wins England the World Cup against Argentina.
England captain Harry Kane speaks to BBC Sport ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. He talks about the comments made by manager Thomas Tuchel after the quarter-final win against Norway, Jude Bellingham's response, his partnership with Bellingham and whether England can rewrite history and beat Argentina to reach the World Cup final. 0'25 - How he feels about being one game away from World Cup Final 0'52 - How does he assess England's tournament so far? 1'45 - How were Tuchel's comments post Norway received in the dressing room? 2'57 - Jude Bellingham's response to Tuchel's comments 5'00 - His partnership with Jude Bellingham 7'13 - What is Bellingham's best position? 8'00 - Why he's scored so many goals this season 10'41 - Can England rewrite history?
Johnny and Jacob. England are through. France vs Spain is kicking off as they record. The final is taking shape and these two can barely contain themselves. Here's what's inside:
For more FYP episodes including a new hour-long midweek podcast; previews, post match pods, the Supplement, interviews, quizzes and more join the FYP Clubhouse: patreon.com/fyppodcast Jim, Jack and Joe summary analyse England's World Cup quarter-final win over Norway. They also discuss Palace's new signing Oscar Mingueza and hear from MOTD commentator Chris Wise on what to expect from the Spanish defender. Get your Exclusive NordVPN deal by going to nordvpn.com/fyp - it's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Get a ticket to Jim's next comedy show on Friday August 7th at the Blue Monk Bermondsey: https://events.humanitix.com/jim-daly-match-of-the-daly Chapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of England vs Norway match02:05 Where did you watch the Norway game? Personal stories03:58 England's performance: Chaos or control?06:56 Key moments: Norway's disallowed goal and penalty decisions09:49 Managerial tactics: Tuchel's in-game management14:08 Conditions and their impact on gameplay17:10 Controversies: Spidercam incident and goal validity20:05 Reflections on England's mentality and technical play22:05 Palace's new signing: Oscar Mingueza analysis25:59 Player background and potential impact at Palace29:55 Managerial approach and international experience31:48 Closing thoughts and upcoming episodes Contact Usfacebook: FYPFanzineinstagram: @fypfanzinebluesky: @fiveyearplan.bsky.socialtiktok: @fiveyearplanpodcasttwitter: @fypfanzine email: contact@fypfanzine.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) Argentina beats Switzerland, England beats Norway, Spain beats Belgium (27:34) Victor Wembanyama signs extension (40:59) Jude Bellingham responds to criticism from Tuchel (48:34) Argentina's late-match heroics, Does Spain stand a chance against France? (01:05:20) Will more stars take a paycut in the NBA? (01:15:09) Is this the greatest World Cup Semi-Finals ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Conor Coady and Rory Smith look ahead to England's World Cup semi-final with Argentina. They discuss: Thomas Tuchel's criticism of the performance against Norway, the rivalry with Argentina and how the Three Lions should set up to stop Messi. Plus Nico O'Reilly joins from England's base. 3:45 Was there anything wrong with Thomas Tuchel's comments after the Norway match? 14:01 Do England need to get better to beat Argentina? 18:34 Nico O'Reilly joins live from the England camp 25:02 The rivalry between England Argentina 30:26 What XI will Tuchel select for the semi-final? 52:52 No England goal scorer that are based in the Premier League
Dan Beyer & Kerry Rhodes talk about what Kerry’s seen from the World Cup since last week, an odd post-match interview with England coach Thomas Tuchel, the Thrilla is Las Vegas-illa between Bam Adebayo & Tyler Herro, Cathy Engelbert ducks the smoke, FSR NFL Insider Adam Caplan joins the show, fact checking in real time, a timeline for LeFeuture, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week's news. This week: Trump turns tricks, Tuchel talks tactics, and Count Binface is unmasked.Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey and Kieran Hodgson.To hear more episodes of Dead Ringers, search "Friday Night Comedy" on BBC Sounds.Produced by: Jon Holmes Executive Producer:James Robinson Production Co-ordinator: Giulia Lopes MazzuA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
David and James discuss the weekend quarter finals, looking back at victories for Spain, England and Argentina that now sets up a mouthwatering semi final line up. Spain now face France after another late Mikel Merino strike helped them overcome Belgium. Does it feel like the final before the final? England and Argentina will hope not, but both needed extra time and Thomas Tuchel's words that England were 'lucky' are echoed on the Podcast, and Tuchel may reflect he too made some mistakes. But England, and Jude Bellingham got the job done against Norway and now meet old rivals Argentina who beat Switzerland after Breel Embolo's red card impacted a previously close encounter. Will there be changes to the starting line-up and might Argentina change system? Tomorrow on Planet FPL: That Show With Nico ep.14 Today on Patreon: The Patreon QNA (IT+) & Talking Tactics (IT+) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl/posts/content-schedule-163672783 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 #WC2026 #WorldCup #England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
England were far from their best in the FIFA World Cup quarter finals against Norway, prompting Thomas Tuchel's anger with his side after the game. But the bottom line is England are in to the final four in America and tee up a tantalising clash with Argentina. Does it matter how poor England were? Is there enough left in the tank? Are Argentina and Messi to be feared? So many questions to answer as the Three Lions roar on. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/NEW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC Crew react to England's quarterfinal win over Norway in the 2026 World Cup, breaking down the post-match quotes from Thomas Tuchel who says his team were "lucky" to win, and Jude Bellingham's response to those comments as he disagreed with his coach. Then, a look at Argentina's extra time win over Switzerland, which had a controversial red card for Swiss forward Breel Embolo. Also, a preview of England vs Argentina and France vs Spain in the World Cup semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
England manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane speak to John Murray ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Tuchel says England still have "another gear" to find, while Kane explains why the squad's experience could be key to reaching the semi-finals.John is also joined by former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to assess England's chances, compare Kane v Haaland, and discuss why England may have the stronger all-round team.0'43 - Paul Robinson looking ahead to Norway 2'39 - Thomas Tuchel interview 3'16 - How do England make their knockout stage experience count? 3'59 - Tuchel on how England still have another gear and not yet at same level as in qualifying 5'08 - Tuchel on how he can make a difference at this stage of a tournament 6'16 - Paul Robinson on England players with competitive experience at this stage 7'47 - Harry Kane on the high of Mexico win 9'12 - Kane on the experience of being at these tournaments 9'51 - Kane v Haaland 11'48 - Paul Robinson on Harry Kane being a ‘superhero character'
Relive the atmosphere and instant reaction from 5Live at full time as England clinch a quarter final place in the World Cup, thanks to a heroic display from Thomas Tuchel's men. Mark Chapman is joined by Paul Robinson, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock and John Murray to discuss a night they'll never forget. Hear from Tuchel, Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham and a very hoarse Harry Kane in the Azteca Stadium. 15:03 INTERVIEW: Harry Kane 18:39 Concerns over a post-match injury to Jordan Henderson 23:10 How will England set up against Norway in the quarter final? 27:08 INTERVIEW: Thomas Tuchel 30:58 INTERVIEW: Jude Bellingham 33:36 INTERVIEW: Jordan Pickford
After a long 40 years, England are heading back to the Azteca! Has anyone mentioned the altitude yet?On today's preview show, Marcus and Vish are on hand to discuss team selection, game approach and little tumescence-assisting blue pills.Plus, we've got questions about the security measures around England's hotel and gravitational time dilation in high-up places. Could Tommy Tuchel's lads be facing a team of Benjamin Buttons?Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.