Podcasts about World cup

Rob Warner joins us for Chapter 355. A legend in the mountain bike world—from racing downhill at the highest level to becoming the voice of the sport through his iconic commentary. Rob's passion, humor, and raw energy have kept fans around the world entertained and on their feet for years.Stoked to finally make this one happen!Gypsy Gang—enjoy the show, and don't forget to like and subscribe!

This week, I'm joined once again by elite mountain bike performance coach Chris Kilmurray, as we dive deep into the build-up for the 2025 MTB World Cup season. We're talking preseason prep, the role of health and performance testing, and why team camps matter more than ever. Chris shares his take on the new World Cup format, the rise of AI in training, and the logistical battles that teams face behind the scenes. We also cover the real risks of injury, how riders adapt to new bikes, and what it takes to stay consistent through a chaotic season. Whether you're chasing speed or just love the sport, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. So it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Chris Kilmurray. You can follow Chris on Instagram @point1athletic. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Loam Pass Picture this, over 50 epic mountain bike destinations across North and South America. Two free days at each. A third day at half price. No blackout dates. Just you, your bike, and an endless world of trails. Sounds pretty sweet, right? That's the magic of Loam Pass. For just $250, you get access to over 100 days of riding at the best bike parks, shuttles, and trail systems out there. Whether you're chasing big bike park laps or seeking out hidden gems, Loam Pass has you covered. Don't hang around, that early bird price of $250 only lasts until the 1st May 2025, so if you want more riding for less, then grab your Loam Pass now from loampass.com. Listener Offers Downtime listeners can now get 10% off of Stashed Space Rails. Stashed is the ultimate way to sort your bike storage. Their clever design means you can get way more bikes into the same space and easily access whichever one you want to ride that day. If you have 2 or more bikes in your garage, they are definitely worth checking out. Just head to stashedproducts.co.uk/downtime and use the code DOWNTIME at the checkout for 10% off your entire order. And Just so you know, we get 10% of the sale too, so it's a win win. Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool

In this episode, supported by OCÚN, Kyra is fresh off competing with the new scoring format at Team Trials. Kyra and Allison together unpack what they missed when they talked about it before actually experiencing it, and how it might change the sport moving forward. They wonder how World Cups will be impacted and get excited for the season to officially start with Kyra heading to China just a few days after this episode was recorded. Then they dive into the latest Olympic announcement: three medals will be awarded for Sport Climbing in LA28 with 76 total athlete spots across lead, boulder, and speed. They take a few educated guesses at how the selection might work, and what this shift means for climbers who've traditionally excelled in more than one discipline. Along the way, they veer into a quick race walking and x games tangents, chat about the Olympics as a brand, and talk about Brooke Raboutou's impressive First Female Ascent of Excalibur, 5.15c, becoming the first woman to climb a route of that grade. Check out our Patreon! Extra content for paying an non-paying members alike. https://www.patreon.com/circleup This episode is brought to you by OCÚN Climbing https://www.ocun.com/

In this week's episode, Olu breaks down the standout performances by Super Eagles players and other Nigerians across the globe. Umar Sadiq led Valencia to a hard-fought 1-1 draw with a well-taken goal, while Alex Iwobi continued his brilliant season with his 9th Premier League goal. Tolu Arokodare remains Belgium's top scorer after finding the net again. David Okereke was also on target for Gaziantep, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi had a phenomenal weekend with two goals and an assist for OH Leuven.Beyond the pitch, serious matters surfaced as the NFF, Nasarawa United, and NPFL were found guilty of negligence regarding the tragic 2020 incident where a player lost his life. Olu also reacts to the recently announced U-20 men's squad ahead of AFCON and highlights the progress of the U-17 women's team as they edge closer to a World Cup ticket.It's another packed episode with player spotlights, league updates, and key off-field developments in Nigerian football.https://bit.ly/NigeriaFootballWeeklyLinktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod  Host: @VibesPatronInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook page Link - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com Anchor Link:  https://anchor.fm/nigeriafootballweekly Podfollow:  https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly

What do you get when you mix employee advocacy with the World Cup? A social media competition so engaging that even the self-proclaimed “I'm not a social media person” types are asking to join in.In this episode, we go Behind the Post with Gustavo Mazzocchi, Global Social Media Manager at BioCatch, who takes us on a wild ride through the Social Media World Cup, an 11-month internal employee advocacy competition. From dramatic football-themed announcements (yes, an actual football was thrown during the CMO's company kickoff presentation) to gamified incentives and tiers like “lucky strikers” and “team players,” Gus shares the structure and strategy that got over half the company involved.Once your employee advocacy program is off the ground, competitions like this are the secret to keeping momentum high, participation strong, and your people genuinely excited to post. If you're looking for creative ways to ignite advocacy and keep your employees posting week after week, this one's for you.Hot Topics:How to gamify employee advocacy (and keep it fair + inclusive!)Why themed competitions spark engagement (and how to plan them)Tips to turn that “I'm not a social media person” into your next top advocateHow BioCatch tracks success with 200+ active advocates across regions

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has unretired and is aiming to play for the Black Ferns in the World Cup this year. So there's that to talk about, and D'Arcy Waldegrave is also keen to find out what the progression path looks like for an up and coming Black Fern now that we have Super Rugby Aupiki. Should they still be playing sevens? NZ Rugby head of women's high performance Hannah Porter spoke to D'Arcy on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in this episode, host Nii Wallace-Bruce discusses various developments in the international sports landscape with guest Rob Livingstone from GamesBids.com. The conversation covers the new IOC President Kirsty Coventry, her upcoming responsibilities (01:26), and potential changes in the bidding process for future Olympic Games, particularly for 2036 (02:27). Later, they also explore the challenges and implications of shifting the Summer Olympics schedule due to climate change and broadcasting conflicts (04:23), as well as the legacy impacts of major sporting events like the Men's and Women's World Cup (10:11). The geopolitical factors influencing upcoming events, particularly in the US (07:43), and the bids for the 2030 Commonwealth Games are also examined.---------------Games Bids:InstagramTwitterRob Livingstone:Instagram---------------Check out our website#NoSportLeftBehindLeave a review and let us know what you thought!Opening and closing music courtesy of Jeremiah Alves - "Evermore".

Today's story: In this first of two update episodes, you'll hear the latest on several recent Plain English stories. The astronauts who were stranded in space have come home. The former Spanish soccer federation president was ordered to pay a fine for kissing a player after the World Cup. More running records fall, thanks to new shoe designs. El Salvador has dropped Bitcoin. Trump wants to pause the penny.Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/768Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/768 --Upgrade all your skills in English: Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.How it works: Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all about current events, trending topics, and what's going on in the world. Get exposure to new words and ideas that you otherwise might not have heard in English.The audio moves at a speed that's right for intermediate English learners: just a little slower than full native speed. You'll improve your English listening, learn new words, and have fun thinking in English.--Did you like this episode? You'll love the full Plain English experience. Join today and unlock the fast (native-speed) version of this episode, translations in the transcripts, how-to video lessons, live conversation calls, and more. Tap/click: PlainEnglish.com/joinHere's where else you can find us: Instagram | YouTube | WhatsApp | EmailMentioned in this episode:Ready to improve your listening?Ready to listen fast? Improve your listening with the fast version of this and every episode. The full-speed version is a fresh recording and it sounds just like someone speaking to a native speaker (with no AI or computer manipulation!) You can even listen on a podcast app Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com

Mateo Kovacic is the latest guest in the hot seat on the Official Man City Podcast… The Croatian midfielder joins hosts Sam Cox and FG as he returns for his second appearance on the podcast. Kovacic starts with a look back at his arrival in the summer of 2023 and what it was like joining a City team that had just landed the Treble. And he explains what it is like walking into a dressing room full of superstars having also done so at former clubs Inter, Real Madrid and Chelsea. In an incredible career, the 30-year-old has won the Champions League four times, La Liga and the Premier League as well as playing in a World Cup. But he also explains that he often focuses on the negatives of his game rather than looking back at his phenomenal achievements. And in another fascinating and wide-ranging chat, Mateo also talks about how the dynamic in the changing rooms has evolved over the years, scoring spectacular goals and some of the great players he's shared the pitch with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Στην κατάκτηση του χρυσού μεταλλίου στο World Cup που φιλοξένησε η Κίνα, έφτασε η εθνική ομάδα της Ελλάδας στο πόλο.

We are all set for a Grand Slam showdown at Twickenham after England thrashed Scotland and France edged past Italy in Parma in round four. Sara is joined by World Cup winner Katy Daley-McLean and former Scotland international Heather Lockhart to bring you reaction to another big Red Roses win. Who did enough to secure a place for next week's decider against France? What were the positives for Scotland? And can France finally end their losing streak and stop another England Grand Slam?

In 1980, Rosie Ruiz was crowned the female winner of the Boston Marathon.But the Cuban runner was not known in marathon circles and her victory instantly raised eyebrows.Men's champion Bill Rodgers was there when Rosie was crowned at the finish line with laurel leaves."I became suspicious of Rosie pretty quickly," he said. "A really fit, strong, marathoner, woman is pretty tough. Rosie was not that fit looking. It's just as simple as that."Bill tells Vicky Farncombe about the subsequent investigation and how Rosie's story, in an odd way, changed marathons for the better.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: Rosie Ruiz being crowned at the Boston Marathon. Credit: Getty Images)

Episode 194 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 19, 2025 with Rob Harris and Tariq Panja. Martyn Ziegler's away.Leaders from Asia and CONCACAF oppose 64-team World Cup proposal from South America.10 years on from the raids, FIFA and the FBI now in allianceIslamophobia in Spain Is Mapi Leon's 1-match ban too lenient for alleged inappropriate touching?Is football access to Instagram's boss used to challenge on hate messages?Zvonimir Boban back in football with new roleFrench TV rights turmoilClub World Cup wait for the final teamTV boost for Rory McIlroy's Masters winFollow the pod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sportunlockedpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/SportUnlocked ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/sportunlocked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Shaka Hislop discuss the latest injury to Neymar at Santos. Also, if Carlo Ancelotti is on his way out at Madrid after crashing out to Arsenal in the UCL, could he take over at the helm for the Selecao? Plus, rumors of a Lionel Messi contract extension at Inter Miami, will Messi take part in the 2026 World Cup? And, we hear from Tyler Adams & Malik Tillman on the USMNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the news this week that MLS will not be making a move to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup, Graham and Taylor take a look at the situation, past, present and future. Why did the league adopt its current calendar in the first place? What would be the benefits of moving to a European calendar, and what are the potential drawbacks? How much snow is too much snow? All that and more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow!

The Morning Footy crew kicks things off with a deep dive into the underdog story of the season: Bodø/Glimt are Europa League semifinalists—yes, really. How have the Norwegian minnows managed this historic run? Then, Claudia Pagan delivers the day's headlines, including the biggest one of all: Lionel Messi is undecided about playing in the 2026 World Cup. What would his absence mean for Argentina's hopes of defending their title? 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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/sportsbooks/ And sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/promos/ For betting on soccer: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/soccer/ 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

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Shaka Hislop discuss the latest injury to Neymar at Santos. Also, if Carlo Ancelotti is on his way out at Madrid after crashing out to Arsenal in the UCL, could he take over at the helm for the Selecao? Plus, rumors of a Lionel Messi contract extension at Inter Miami, will Messi take part in the 2026 World Cup? And, we hear from Tyler Adams & Malik Tillman on the USMNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Compensation for next Hawaii AD, UC Davis AD Rocko DeLuca's contract extension, Will Kansas serve as base camp for 2026 World Cup? and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This week we go in-depth on Andre Onana and Manchester United, with the Cameroon goalkeeper making errors for United and getting dropped, only to be brought back for Thursday's game against Lyon, with coach Reuben Amorim defending him.We assess Onana's performance over the past two seasons at United, and his future prospects.Also we catch up on the U17 AFCON in Morocco, with 10 African teams having qualified for the U17 World Cup. Plus Stuart on the drama of the Uefa Champions League semi-finals.

With the news this week that MLS will not be making a move to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup, Graham and Taylor take a look at the situation, past, present and future. Why did the league adopt its current calendar in the first place? What would be the benefits of moving to a European calendar, and what are the potential drawbacks? How much snow is too much snow? All that and more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow!

Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League and ask whether this is the end of the road for Carlo Ancelotti. The guys also praise PSG battling win over Aston Villa, talk Virgil van Dijk's new contract at Liverpool and ask if Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make it to the 2026 World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobin and Christen are joined by USWNT legend and President of U.S. Soccer, Cindy Parlow Cone, to discuss her incredible path from player to President. Did she ever envision herself in this role? How did it happen? And what challenges and successes has she experienced being the first female President of both the men's and women's teams? Plus, the unique position they were all in during the pay equity lawsuit, the potential to host an upcoming World Cup, World Sevens Football, the inspiration and impact of the 99ers and, as always, your Community Questions! Thank you to Intuit QuickBooks for being an incredible partner and bringing our “Athlete to Founder” segment to life! Learn more at https://quickbooks.intuit.com. Listen to weekly episodes every week. Watch the video version of the show on YouTube.Sign up for our newsletter, The Sunday Spark: https://re-website.com/pages/newsletterFollow RE—INC:https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/https://www.tiktok.com/@re__inchttps://twitter.com/re__inchttps://www.threads.net/@re__inc Follow Tobin:https://www.instagram.com/tobinheathhttps://twitter.com/TobinHeath Follow Christen:https://www.instagram.com/christenpresshttps://twitter.com/ChristenPress About RE—INC:Founded and led by 2x World Cup Champions and equal pay trailblazers Christen Press and Tobin Heath, RE—INC is an inclusive platform at the intersection of sports x progress and equity brought to life through content, community, and commerce.The RE—CAP Show, our award-winning podcast (#1 Soccer Podcast on Apple), gives viewers a front-row seat to the thrilling, unpredictable, hard-changing world of global women's sports. Our mission is to change the way women are seen and experienced in sports.RE—space, our membership platform, is home to thousands of global reimaginers who want to be themselves, better themselves, and never watch a game alone.RE—gear, our merch, is the uniform for changemakers and built for the underserved fan. With 20+ collections and collaborations, we create products that go beyond the ordinary.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dove into the Champions League quarterfinals recap to start the show. On Tuesday Dortmund and Aston Villa looked to overcome their deficits in leg 2, but both squads fell short. Barcelona and PSG advanced to the semifinals. On Wednesday, Bukayo Saka and the Gunners hung onto their lead to top Real Madrid. Vinicius Junior gave his side life with a second half goal, but it was not enough. Inter Milan moved on past Bayern 4-3 on aggregate. Also in Europe, Chris Richards and Tyler Adams will face off in the Premier League with the European race on the line. Gio Reyna is being linked to Scotland and MLS for a transfer, while Chicago Fire is showing interest in Kevin De Bruyne. Columbus Crew takes on Inter Miami and Messi this weekend in a top of the table clash. To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse discuss venues for the USMNT to play in leading up to the World Cup, national team kits, and USMNT leadership. Champions League Recap: Semifinals are set (5:01) USMNT Abroad Preview (28:20) Kevin De Bruyne to Chicago? (33:30) #AskAlexi (43:02) One for the Road: Does the USMNT have a leader? (54:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

   With all these deadlines looming on new parks for the Royals and Chiefs there's one question that hasn't been answered.  Could Kansas blink and extend their STAR bond offer to each team after the program sunsets on June 30. I have the answer and the details.    World Cup official in KC are now considering the possibility 650,000 people will NOT be visiting our fair city in June of 2026 and you won't believe who they seem to be ready to blame.    A new report out of Australia is the worst journalism in history as they report to us that dogs are bad for the planet.   In sports, the Royals get swept in the the Bronx, Vinnie tells MLB Network the swing move that changed his life a few years ago and Bill Belichick and his girlfriend are a funny follow.   Then, all the burgers you can eat in one month and George Castanza makes his major league debut on the mound for one American League team.

Julien Laurens and Nedum Onuoha discuss Arsenal's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League and ask whether this is the end of the road for Carlo Ancelotti. The guys also praise PSG battling win over Aston Villa, talk Virgil van Dijk's new contract at Liverpool and ask if Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make it to the 2026 World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bart and Thomas discuss an entertaining April for the USWNT.Who impressed and who needs to step aside while Emma Hayes prepares the program for a run at the 2027 World Cup title.Plus, they talk about other USWNT news and the impact of a 16-team Olympic tournament.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Tom is out but the show goes on with a loaded Soccerwise episode. David is joined first by Paul Tenorio(The Athletic) to discuss where Kevin De Bruyne could land off the back of his reporting. And bigger picture where MLS stands in the push for signing players of his quality, the schedule change vote, and MLS's preparation around the World Cup. Then Vancouver Whitecaps CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster joins for a deep dive convo on a range of topics from their coaching change & on field success to the future of the club off the field through ownership changes & stadium plans.3:00 USOC Recap & Draw9:00 Paul Tenorio On Kevin De Bruyne's Future36:23 Paul On Potential MLS Schedule Change45:25 Vancouver Whitecaps CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster51:50 Jasper Sorenson's Influence & Moving On From Vanni Sartini1:04:20 Whitecaps Development Process1:12:20 Ryan Gauld Health Update1:16:40 Pedro Vite's Future1:20:19 Process Of Sale Of The Whitecaps1:23:05 Details Around A New Vancouver Stadium Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma are joined by former Australia player turned commentator Mel Jones who has been integral in helping Afghanistan women's cricketers. She gives us her reaction after the ICC have announced they are setting up a dedicated taskforce to help the Afghanistan women.Plus, Tanzania have made history after their under 19's men's team have qualified for the World Cup for the very first time. We are joined by captain Laksh Bakraina and Vice Chair of the Tanzania Cricket Association Ashish Nagewadia who shares what it means to the country. They also tell us about the celebrations and how cricket is developing across Africa.The Pakistan Super League is now in its tenth year so we look at how the tournament is progressing and discuss David Warner's captaincy with the Karachi Kings.Photo: Friba Hotak of Afghanistan Women's XI (2nd R) celebrates a wicket with her teammates during the cricket match between Afghanistan Women's XI and Cricket Without Borders XI at Junction Oval in Melbourne on January 30, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP via Getty Images)

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the formal start of Jonathan Sexton's coaching career. We speak to Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand on the day he loses Erin King for the World Cup. RTE has surrendered its rights to the URC. Ronan O'Gara has given one of the briefest press conferences ever. And a former Leinster target is heading for France.

Will O'Callaghan is joined by former Leinster women's coach Tania Rosser and Wales legend Phillippa Tuttiett to discuss another weekend of women's 6 Nations action. How will Ireland get over the injury to star player Erin King? Can England turn 6 Nations dominance into a World Cup triumph later this year?Brought to you by Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompetingTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/joinAll the perks right here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/joinHave you downloaded the Off The Ball app?- Search for Off The Ball app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...- Search for Off The Ball app in the app store if you're on iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/otb-spo...SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels:- YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/offtheball... - TWITTER | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball... - INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/offtheball...- FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball... - WEBSITE | https://www.otbsports.com/radio...- We are live on the Off The Ball app 24/7 - or if you don't have the app listen on desktop: https://www.otbsports.com/radio...PODCAST the show too - we'll timestamp it for you as well- iTunes: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app!- Spotify: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! - We are wherever you get your podcastGET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL - WhatsApp: get in touch on 0879180180- Snapchat: add us and message the show @offtheball1- Twitter: follow and tweet us @offtheball and @offtheballam

Nick and Chris discuss Tottenham's dressing room leaks, the ambitious plans for the 2030 World Cup and - of course - some Oldham s***e. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch.  For just £5 a month you'll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Griffiths, Bill Long and Andy Parkinson chat about last weekend's games and the run-in, and we hear from an archive interview with Jake Edwards, who outscored Ian Rush for Wrexham, on being a ball boy in the 1994 World Cup!

Glenn Davis spoke with Marcelo Balboa, a former USMNT player, 3x World Cup member, Apple/MLS Spanish analyst, and Colorado Rapids social media analyst. They discussed the current state of the USMNT team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and the upcoming Dynamo vs Rapids match this weekend

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, David Walker and Nick Miller to pick a lineup of players destined to be subject to the gravitational pull of the Premier League to give it (at least) one more crack in the next few years. The selection process involves some written-off goalkeepers, defenders who will come crawling back from Saudi Arabia, veteran midfielders doing one more season at their hometown club after winning the World Cup for England, Harry Kane's carefully-planned final assault on Alan Shearer's goalscoring record, and getting one step ahead of the Darwin Nunez redemption story. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoys some fifth-division Sunday League pyro, Premier League club names in theme park YouTubers, a novel TV approach to denoting home and away fixtures and yet more accidentally musical commentary from Conor McNamara. Adam's book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino joined JR to discuss the upcoming Club World Cup and previews the 2026 World Cup!

Send us a textCONMEBOL Tier List, World Cup Expectations, Argentina's All-Time Ranking, and MoreChapters: 0:00 Intro 0:41 The Best Argentina Ever? 19:52 Generation Tier List Time 25:59 Is CONMEBOL Strong Or Weak? 35:43 What Should We Expect From Uruguay? 46:44 Are Ecuador The 2nd Best Team In CONMEBOL? 57:00 Which Giant Bounces Back? 1:08:33 Let's Talk Paraguay 1:21:00 Closing Thoughts Follow us on social mediaJack - https://x.com/thejacksvnConnor - https://x.com/ConnorDBTVMartin - https://x.com/EcuadorHeroesEcuador Heroes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ECUADORHEROES Roberto - https://x.com/RobertoRojas97Guarani Vision - https://www.youtube.com/@guaranivision7095

Jeff Rueter joins Taylor and Joe to discuss the latest from around MLS. Up first: why did MLS decide not to shift to the European calendar with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon? Could a change still be on the table? Then, we chat about the Columbus Crew's acquisition of Daniel Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union. What other teams are in the market ahead of next week's deadline day? Finally, we ponder: which teams should we be worried about after the first eight games of 2025? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#599: Becky and her husband are about to semi-retire. But the four percent retirement withdrawal rule doesn't make sense for them. Are there other financial frameworks they should explore? Kris is excited about a potential boost in local real estate values when the World Cup comes to town. Will this have any significant impacts on his property?  Peyton's parents are pressuring her to buy a house, but she's worried this will cripple her early retirement goals. Is she right to be concerned? Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these questions in today's episode. Enjoy! P.S. Got a question? Leave it here (https://affordanything.com/voicemail) For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode599 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest suffer a (potentially) costly defeat, Tottenham and Manchester United continue to stink out loud plus a look ahead at one of the low-key bigger games of the season as (tired) Villa host Newcastle. HALFTIME: What If the unthinkable happens and USMNT lose in the semifinals *but* you get to handpick two teams to play in the World Cup 2026 final - who you going with? ROUND THE WORLD: preview of the three "live" Champions League ties, including Real Madrid's chances of overturning a 0-3 deficit against Arsenal, plus Tottenham and United peaking at the right time (LOL) for their dates with Europa League destiny. STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs.

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to Weston McKennie being named among 13 players in an illegal gambling probe. Nicky Bandini joins the show to explain the details of the investigation. Plus, the guys react to polarizing weekends abroad for Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez and Giovanni Reyna. Also, the crew argue if Kevin De Bruyne should move to MLS and criticize another possible World Cup expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Vickery and James Young discuss why South America is requesting a 64 team format for the 2030 World Cup?

Mani Lettenbichler is as humble as he is hardcore. Coming from Hard Enduro where he dominated the 2023 season, going undefeated and proving he's an absolute machine on a dirt bike. But that's not the whole story. Mani's also a huge fan of mountain biking and absolutely shreds. He's raced eEDR, and is no slouch on a downhill bike. In this episode, we chat about how his moto skills transfer to MTB, what it would take for him to line up at a World Cup downhill, and why e-bikes are putting a massive smile on his face. We also dig into what it really takes to win at the top level in Hard Enduro, from brutal race days and gnarly terrain, to hydration, nutrition, and the mental side of it all. Plus, we get into what's next for a rider who genuinely loves everything two wheels. Mani is a great person to have involved in our amazing sport and he really brings the stoke and a heap of good vibes. So it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Mani Lettenbichler. You can watch this episode on YouTube here. You can follow Mani on Instagram @m_letti304 and check out his perfect season video here. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Loam Pass Picture this, over 50 epic mountain bike destinations across North and South America. Two free days at each. A third day at half price. No blackout dates. Just you, your bike, and an endless world of trails. Sounds pretty sweet, right? That's the magic of Loam Pass. For just $250, you get access to over 100 days of riding at the best bike parks, shuttles, and trail systems out there. Whether you're chasing big bike park laps or seeking out hidden gems, Loam Pass has you covered. Don't hang around, that early bird price of $250 only lasts until the 1st May 2025, so if you want more riding for less, then grab your Loam Pass now from loampass.com. YT Industries You can checkout the entire range from YT over at yt-industries.com and find the new Decoy SN 29 that we talk about in this episode right here. Listener Offers Downtime listeners can now get 10% off of Stashed Space Rails. Stashed is the ultimate way to sort your bike storage. Their clever design means you can get way more bikes into the same space and easily access whichever one you want to ride that day. If you have 2 or more bikes in your garage, they are definitely worth checking out. Just head to stashedproducts.co.uk/downtime and use the code DOWNTIME at the checkout for 10% off your entire order. And Just so you know, we get 10% of the sale too, so it's a win win. Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so,

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle to break down the latest on the illegal betting investigation involving a number of Serie A players —what we know so far, how Weston McKennie's name got linked, and what it could mean for the Juventus man's future. Plus, with Dortmund ready to move on, the guys pick ideal landing spots for Gio Reyna - is MLS the right play ahead of the World Cup? And who holds the crown as America's best attacking midfielder right now? Charlie reveals his USMNT Top 5 Number 10s! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 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/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.FIFA President Gianni Infantino, along with City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and AMBSE President Tim Zulawski, spoke to the media yesterday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and visiting the West End MARTA Station Soccer project. They discussed the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA's donation of $1M for youth projects to cities hosting Club World Cup games, Atlanta's chances of hosting the Women's World Cup final in 2031, and how FIFA will resolve the final spot in the Club World Cup after Club León were removed. Check out the reel on our Instagram or the short on our YouTube channel for highlights from the press conference.Barcelona and PSG have substantial leads going into their Champions League matches today, but both have to go on the road to finish it out. Unai Emery will be looking for personal revenge against Luis Enrique for La Remontada in which then his PSG was overrun by Luis Enrique's Barcelona in the second leg in 2017 after a 4-0 win in the first leg. Emery's Aston Villa has a better chance than Dortmund today, but it would be a huge shock. Arsenal will try to become the 44th team to advance after taking a margin of 3 or more goals into the second leg in Champions League history, versus 4 times that leader lost the tie in the second leg. The last time it happened, 2019 as Liverpool came back at Anfield against Barcelona. Barcelona are still trying to finish the construction project at the Spotify Camp Nou, now rushing to get the special VIP seats constructed that were "reportedly" sold to unnamed Middle Eastern businesses for €100m. They need these completed in order to receive a delivery receipt in order to then (for the second time after it was thrown out the first time) account for the sale on their books and increase their salary limit. They did this in January which allowed them to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor on appeal, but then that accounting was thrown out by La Liga, but appeals have allowed Olmo and Victor to continue to be registered, and yeah my head is spinning too. The club is hoping to have the stadium ready to play in before Champions League matches next season, but I wouldn't book flights just yet.The coaching carousel in Brazil has claimed Pedro Caixinha at Santos and Jorge Samapoli, who got spun off the carousel in France at Rennes, might return for another stint at the club. Iraq is looking for a new manager as they try to qualify for their first World Cup since 1986 as they have fired Jesus Casas following poor results in the last round of qualifiers. Plenty more in the podcast below on Club World Cup, the US Open Cup, the USMNT, and more. Check it out!More Espresso on Thursday on the SDH Network, presented by Oglethorpe University.

From MLS opting not to shift its calendar following the 2026 World Cup to some on-field surprises, there was plenty for Joe Lowery to dive into on this episode.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to Weston McKennie being named among 13 players in an illegal gambling probe. Nicky Bandini joins the show to explain the details of the investigation. Plus, the guys react to polarizing weekends abroad for Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez and Giovanni Reyna. Also, the crew argue if Kevin De Bruyne should move to MLS and criticize another possible World Cup expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larsen, a former NASL Sounders ballboy and co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, sat down to talk about border challenges, drone defenses, getting visas and some of the other work that's ongoing in preparation for World Cup 2026. Vince and Belz and George Quraishi are definitely taking a group to Rome from May 10-18, here's some detail, including a rough itinerary: https://earthlydelights.notion.site/Italia-25-with-Scuffed-1a3f3f1e0145804793e8e83e982168fdAnd here's where you can still sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp2O1bIr5KNSymt3ayP3ctERCooDo3ADM5Kf_kSHpmr6ITMg/viewformHere's where you can send us a voice message for future episodes: https://www.speakpipe.com/ScuffedPodcast Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to some video of clips we discuss on the show, our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedAlso, check out Boots on the Ground, our USWNT-focused spinoff podcast headed up by Tara and Vince. They are cooking over there, you can listen here: https://boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that MLS voted down the possibility of moving to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup. Is this a missed opportunity for the league to expand their fanbase by immediately following the World Cup? The boys also break down Inter Miami's risky playing style as well as Brian White's eye-catching performance.Christian and Alexis then give us their thoughts on Ruben Amorim benching Andre Onana over the weekend. Was this the right move or should Amorim have backed Onana ahead of an important Europa League match? They also chat Mohamed Salah's new contract extension with Liverpool and what that might mean for Virgil Van Dijk.Later, Christian and Alexis break down the newest Italian gambling probe that includes the UMSNT's own Weston McKennie.(7:10) - MLS will not switch to European calendar after World Cup(19:40) - Inter Miami playing a risky style of football?(26:30)  - News around MLS(36:45) - Amorim right to bench Onana?(46:05) - Mo Salah signs new contract with Liverpool(56:00) - Weston McKenzie named in Italian gambling probe Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O'Malley break down Nike (ticker: NKE), the global leader in athletic footwear and apparel. With a legacy built on innovation, iconic athlete endorsements, and a brand that resonates across generations, Nike has long been a dominant force in the sportswear industry. But after years of consistent success, the company is now navigating through one of its toughest stretches in decades, facing slowing sales, margin pressure, and growing competition from younger, more trendy brands. In this episode, you'll learn why Nike's once-flawless growth story has recently hit turbulence, how its shift toward direct-to-consumer impacted its wholesale relationships, what the brand is doing to win back market share and reignite innovation, why CEO Elliott Hill is refocusing the company on core sports categories, and whether this could be the reset Nike needs to stage a long-term comeback — plus a whole lot more. Prefer to watch? Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - How Nike went from a small retail store to the biggest brand in sportswear. 12:13 - How Nike's business is structured. 21:46 - Why Nike's management decisions caused today's challenges. 25:46 - How the new competitive landscape looks. 31:55 - Whether Nike still has a moat. 37:47 - Why Nike lost the edge on innovation. 38:55 - What Nike's new CEO is doing to turn the ship around. 46:11 - How do Nike's most recent results look. 50:39 - How to think about Nike's intrinsic value. 57:08 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add NKE to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. The World Cup 2014 Nike Commercial. Nike: From Humble Beginnings to Global Domination — We Study Billionaires podcast. Daniel Mahncke's last Pitch on Moncler. Phil Knight's Shoe Dog. Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: AutoZone, Alphabet, Ulta, John Deere, and Madison Square Garden Sports. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: CFI Education TurboTax Airbnb Connect with Shawn: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email Connect with Daniel: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm