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Guardian sportswriter Jonathan Liew on how football went about courting Donald Trump – and how it might regret it when the World Cup comes to the US next summer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Send JD a text message and be heard!Go @kennesawstfb in tomorrow's @conferenceusa championship game @jaxstatefb with Owls going for 10th #cfb win this year.  Head coach #jerrymack was named #conferenceusa COY #hootyhoo I'll be watching mañana.   @thechicagopro @thebigtexan I want to take on the 75oz #steakchallenge give me five minutes tops.  @companyadjace @thecoachbaileype @downtimetv @brianbarnaby @call_me_tca_prez @kevdu_theman @rob.p1156 @thomaswdonovan @bmtlive07 @donna.fender @rho212 & @sfniners__vault @yankees the beard ban was misreported so far plus Barns called in to @kayster61 show and we need more moves than @trentgrisham signing. @thejudge44 deserves the best possible team around him.   #cfp will have our matchups on Sunday with a lot of talk on @partylikearochkind & @dominic.etienne @texasfootball team.  @ndfootball @vandyfootball & @canesfootball all have a beef to get into the tournament.   Can't discredit #canes win over the #irish but had two non ranked losses to @accsports @louisvillefb & @smufb but all teams should play more conference games.  @dukefootball getting into chip game vs @uvafootball on a tiebreaker is egregious.  I realize you can't play every conference team but enough of the cream puff games.  That's why I give props to #longhorns opening up this season @ohiostatefb that's what the fans want to see.   @vandyfootball was trying to add a 13th game to give something extra to voters but alas it didn't come to fruition.  Give them props for trying.  @steelers @strangerthingsnetfliix @nyjets @nygiants @abdu1carter WTF @mets @devinwilliams @aleksandrovechkinofficial @nyrangers #fantasyfootball & #sportstrivia too.  All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

With just 192 days until the single largest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup 2026™, SBS will exclusively broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26 Final Draw, this Saturday, December 6 live and free from 4 am (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand, with an encore from 1 pm. Held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., the draw marks a major moment in the lead-up to the largest FIFA World Cup in history as Australia, along with 41 other nations, discover their group-stage matches to be contested at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. You can also catch the 2025 Australian Championship Final Marconi Stallions vs South Melbourne Saturday, December 6 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm (AEDT) live on SBS and SBS On Demand. - अस्ट्रेलियाको सकरूज फुटबल विश्व कपमा कुन समूहमा पर्ला? आयोजक देशहरूसँग कि, अर्जेन्टिना, जर्मनी र स्पेन जस्ता दाबेदारहरूसँग? आउँदो फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ को अन्तिम समूह छनोट आउँदो शनिवार, डिसेम्बर ६ बिहान चार बजे (अस्ट्रेलिया इस्टर्न डेलाइट टाइम - एईडीटी) अनुसार प्रत्यक्ष एसबीएसमा हेर्नुहोस्। एसबीएस अस्ट्रेलिया भर फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण गर्ने आधिकारिक प्रस्तोता हो। थप जानकारी सहित एक रिपोर्ट।

Tyler drops by Wall Pass Wednesday to look at the two sides in MLS Cup 2025- and how they got to the last match of the year plus what he thinks about World Cup Draw Day and what it means to the host cities

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew, Will Unwin and David Conn to discuss the Premier League and World Cup draw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews get you ready for Friday's World Cup Draw and Saturday's MLS Cup final on tonight's Atlanta Soccer Tonight.

The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw takes place on Friday 5 December in Washington at 1800 CET. We answer all the key questions ahead of the draw. When and where is the World Cup draw? How will the draw work? Who is in the draw? What are the pots and seedings? Will Italy be seeded? Who could Italy meet, if they qualify? How do the playoffs affect the draw? Will Donald Trump be at the draw? Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey will discuss this and much more. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR now also available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up. 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

On this special episode, U.S. Soccer legends Alexi Lalas, Landon Donovan, Stu Holden & Cobi Jones preview the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Final Draw from every angle. The guys take you through the latest outlook surrounding this USMNT, including a potential Group of Death and how far can this team realistically go next summer. Alexi, Stu, Landon & Cobi also preview the world's biggest teams & their stars including Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal & Harry Kane's England & much more. We also walk you through what to expect from the largest draw in history and what to watch for on Friday from Washington D.C. From the UEFA & Intercontinental playoffs, to everything else in between, we have you covered. Make sure to tune into the draw LIVE on FOX on December 5th starting at 11:30 AM EST. Intro (0:00)USMNT Outlook: What can we expect from Pochettino's squad? (1:38)How does the expanded FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Draw work? (31:41)CONMEBOL: Argentina, Colombia, Brazil & more (39:06)UEFA: Spain, France, England & More (46:00)Rest of the World: Can Mexico make a run? (65:38)Tales from the Draw: Did they make a mistake in 1994? (71:55)USMNT Group of Death (80:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Socceroos liệu sẽ đối mặt "bảng tử thần" hay nhẹ nhàng ở vòng bảng World Cup? Siêu sao Ronaldo lại gây bão khi thoát án treo giò ngay trước thềm World Cup 2026. Cùng lúc đó, tại SEA Games, tinh thần đoàn kết đang lung lay vì cuộc đua thành tích, và ở chặng đua F1 cuối cùng, chức vô địch vẫn là một bí ẩn, hứa hẹn một kết thúc kịch tính chưa từng có.

Jon Nelson takes you through some of the best conversations on SDH AM this week. Hear from Pulso Sports' Niko Moreno on the MLS playoffs, Toronto 2026 Executive Director Sharon Bollenbach, and coaches from Life University and Truett-McConnell ahead of their NAIA national tournament matches.

SDH Network is catching up with all the host cities before the summer to find out how they're progressing to host the world- everything from infrastructure, budgets, challenges, successes, and surprises...Toronto Executive Director Sharon Bollenbach talks everything from traffic and transportation to volunteers, venue expansion, and committee integration coming together to host the sport in Ontario province

Gotham FC complete the unthinkable, rising from the No. 8 seed to lift the NWSL Championship behind a brilliant Rose Lavelle performance — while Washington's mismanagement proves costly on the biggest stage. In MLS, the Eastern Conference is flipped upside down as Cincinnati and Philadelphia crash out at home, Lionel Messi delivers another playoff masterclass, NYCFC survive on grit, and the Western playoffs produce an instant classic between Vancouver and LAFC before San Diego punches its ticket to the conference final. Plus, we run through all the key storylines ahead of tomorrow's Champions League slate, including Liverpool's crisis, Arsenal–Bayern's top-tier showdown, and a heavily depleted Real Madrid heading to Greece. We also get you set with all of the World Cup news out of FIFA today. It's chaos, it's trophies, it's playoff mayhem, it's Atlanta Soccer Tonight.

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has made significant headlines over the past week, marking a notable shift in his public profile and business ventures. On November 18th, the 40-year-old football legend attended a high-profile black-tie dinner at the White House hosted by President Donald Trump in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Seated prominently in the East Room alongside tech titans like Elon Musk and Tim Cook, Ronaldo received what Trump described as a symbolic golden key to the White House, with the president praising him as "one of the greatest players in history" and noting that his son Barron is a fan. Ronaldo reflected on the moment, calling it unforgettable and emphasizing his view of America as a land where sport meets possibility. This marked his first major public engagement in the United States since 2014.The White House appearance carries significant implications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the US will co-host, and Portuguese-American communities have embraced the moment as one of collective cultural pride. Beyond the diplomatic sphere, Ronaldo's financial empire continues expanding impressively. He officially became a billionaire in June 2025, with his current net worth standing at 1.2 billion dollars, boosted by his Al-Nassr contract worth 620 million over two years and a fifteen percent ownership stake in the Saudi club. His earnings from salary and endorsements alone are projected to surpass two billion by retirement.On the business front, Spanish publication Marca reports that Ronaldo is launching an exclusive venture called Vega Members Club in Madrid, partnering with high-society figure Iñigo Onieva. The luxury establishment, spanning 1,000 square meters and inspired by 1950s New York apartments, will ban mobile phones and photography to guarantee privacy for its elite clientele of businessmen, football players, and other high-profile members.Meanwhile, Portugal's economy minister Castro Almeida highlighted during a Riyadh visit that Ronaldo plays a key role in promoting Portugal to Saudi Arabia and attracting investment to the country. The minister noted that Saudis view Ronaldo almost as one of their own, with his popularity instrumental in raising Portugal's international profile and facilitating tourism and business opportunities between the two nations.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and World Cup chat. Vancouver Whitecaps are heading to a MLS Western Conference Final showdown with San Diego after a momentous victory over LAFC in their semi-final this past weekend. We delve into all of the highs, the lows, and the drama of that match and the shootout win, the fallout from it, and look ahead at what's to come, with a MLS Cup final at BC Place still a possibility. We also look at the demise of Winnipeg CPL side Valour FC, who announced this week that they are folding after seven years in the league, and what it might mean going forward. Plus we look at an exciting latest round of World Cup qualifiers and speculate on the pots and what the best draw for Canada and Scotland at next year's tournament would look like. Music-wise, Camper van Beethoven continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Pulp, a song from The Stone Roses to pay tribute to Mani and one in Wavelength to mark the 20th anniversary of George Best's death. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.26: Intro - a week to remember, traitors talk 10.55: Wasteful LAFC pay the penalty against nine-man Whitecaps 61.55: Whitecaps-LAFC fallout and what's next 85.25: The Death of a Football Club - the demise of Valour FC 114.55: World Cup qualifiers bring drama to very end 133.30: What's your ideal World Cup draw? 143.00: Wavelength - The Devoted - I Love George Best

Socceroos sẽ tổ chức FIFA Series 2026 vào tháng ba - giải đấu "warm-up" cuối cùng trước khi đến Bắc Mỹ dự World Cup. Đối với huấn luyện viên Tony Popovic, đây là đợt "tuyển quân" then chốt để chốt danh sách đội hình vốn rất hữu hạn tại World Cup. Tại Anh, Arsenal đang khẳng định vị thế độc tôn nhờ một thương vụ chuyển nhượng "như mơ". Trong khi đó, đường đua F1 tại Las Vegas chứng kiến một cú sốc kỹ thuật khiến cục diện vô địch thay đổi hoàn toàn.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1991548034170130892 https://x.com/i/status/1991553808179032555 https://x.com/i/status/1990839006171472256 https://x.com/i/status/1991184412025790535https://x.com/i/status/1991494048457146695 https://x.com/i/status/1990000710298001673https://x.com/i/status/1990034680859824501 https://x.com/i/status/1990011527189987658https://x.com/i/status/1991100614319747114https://x.com/i/status/1991301840118399398https://x.com/i/status/1991513878107213924 https://x.com/i/status/199142681770667222https://x.com/i/status/1990328356110237735 https://x.com/i/status/1991119591955636687https://x.com/i/status/1990091420540022810 https://x.com/i/status/1990920200867246561 https://x.com/i/status/1990440493835022627Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlo Garganese reacts to Italy's 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff draw. The Azzurri were paired with Northern Ireland in the semi final, and will play away from home at Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final if they make it there. Carlo analyses the upcoming playoffs. Just who are the Azzurri's opponents and can we beat them? When and where will the fixtures be played? What are the rules for these matches? Will Italy qualify for the World Cup? Carlo discusses this and much more. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Check out our friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠101GreatGoals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Layover Live podcast, Kristin Delahunt, vice president of destination services at the Atlanta CVB, explores how the city is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026. From leveraging world-class venues to fostering community engagement and long-term tourism strategies — tune in to hear insights on collaboration, marketing campaigns, and what success looks like for one of the world's biggest sporting events.  

After failing to win their group in UEFA World Cup qualification, Italy will now play in a 3rd-straight playoffs to try to qualify for their first World Cup since 2014. The guys break down what went wrong in the qualification process.Watch YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/MILlVeH9RmgListen to the full episode 287 of The Calcio Guys on all your favourite podcasting platforms: https://linktr.ee/thecalcioguysFollow us on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuysInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecalcioguysFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheCalcioGuysOfficialThe Calcio Guys is a featured show in the Top 15 Serie A podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/serie_a_podcasts/The Calcio Guys is a Top 5 Serie A podcast on Millian Podcasts:https://www.millionpodcasts.com/serie-a-podcasts/

This week we talk about Achraf Hakimi winning the African Footballer of the Year award, capping off an amazing year for the Moroccan star.We analyse the World Cup play-offs, as Nigeria miss out again and DR Congo make it to the inter-continental play-offs.We catch up on the Fifa U17 World Cup, and the CAF Women's Champions League in Egypt. Plus Stuart on the EPL, as Pep Guardiola reached 1000 games as a manager.

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The U.S. men's national team delivered a signature win, smashing Uruguay 5–1 in Tampa behind breakout performances, sharp finishing, and Mauricio Pochettino's fiery postgame message. We break down what it means, who stood out, and why this one hits differently. Then we head to Hampden Park, where Scotland produced one of their most dramatic nights in years — a chaotic, emotional 4–2 win over Denmark to punch their World Cup ticket. Plus, an absolutely wild night in Concacaf as Curaçao, Haiti, and Panama all booked their places at the 2026 World Cup in stunning fashion. All that, plus the latest on Europe's qualifiers, NWSL Championship week, Real Madrid's potential ownership shake-up, and more on a jam-packed Atlanta Soccer Tonight.

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Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has made global headlines over the past few days for a rare and highly visible return to the United States, where he attended a White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The dinner, held in the East Room on November 18, 2025, brought together prominent business leaders, tech giants like Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook, along with top U.S. and Saudi officials. President Trump publicly praised Ronaldo during his remarks, highlighting his worldwide fame and mentioning that his son Barron is a big fan, while placing Ronaldo near the front as a guest of honor. This marks Ronaldo's first major U.S. public appearance in more than a decade, symbolizing not only his ongoing football stardom with Saudi club Al Nassr but also his growing diplomatic and ambassadorial role beyond the pitch.Ronaldo's presence at such a high-profile geopolitical event has sparked widespread media commentary and debate. Outlets like Euronews point out that his attendance strengthens Saudi Arabia's soft power strategy, leveraging global sports icons to burnish their international image. Ronaldo himself, in prior interviews, had spoken of his admiration for Trump and his wish to discuss world peace, echoing a broader narrative of using his platform for good. On social media, fans, pundits, and political analysts have parsed his appearance for deeper meaning—some seeing it as a noble attempt at peace diplomacy, others viewing it as risky political entanglement that could affect his brand, especially given the contentious profiles of both Trump and the Saudi crown prince.On the pitch, the legendary forward remains in the limelight as well. Ronaldo took to his social media to celebrate Portugal's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, posting two emotional updates and sharing encouragement for national teammates as they near another historic campaign. This marks a significant milestone for Portuguese football, especially as speculation mounts that this could be Ronaldo's last appearance at a World Cup.No major business moves or sponsorship shifts have been reported in the past week, nor any new controversies beyond his recent red card, which he addressed on social media with a direct message to Portuguese fans. The central narrative right now is very much about legacy: as the world eyes the 2026 World Cup and a post-playing career possibly rooted in global diplomacy, Ronaldo's latest Washington appearance is seen as both a calculated and symbolic move that cements his stature beyond sports.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoff Draw takes place on Thursday 20 November at 1300 CET. Nima Tavallaey explains everything Italy fans need to know ahead of the draw. Who is in the draw? Which teams are seeded? When will the playoffs take place? Who will be at home and away? What are the rules? Will the Azzurri qualify for the finals in the United States? Who do you want the Azzurri to avoid in the semifinal? And potentially in the final? Who do you want Italy to play? If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Check out our friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠101GreatGoals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered, "Can I go away and make money on my property?" Well, you definitely can, and you're going to want to listen to this episode as we talk about how you can make money while you're away during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Our host, Diane Rolston, sits down with Christa Rutherford of Sea to Sky Vacation Rental to explore this timely opportunity for homeowners in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the immediate surrounding areas.Listen to learn these key takeaways:Why FIFA 2026 is creating a massive 70,000-bed shortage in Vancouver and what this means for homeownersThe surprising price difference between hotels (charging $1,000-$3,000 per night) and what homeowners can earn from their propertiesReal success stories: from funding a cross-Canada retirement road trip to putting kids through universityChrista's tried-and-true three-point plan for keeping neighbours happy and protecting your propertyThe biggest myths homeowners believe about short-term rentals and why professional hosting makes all the differenceHow Christa's done-for-you service handles everything from licensing and insurance to photography, vetting guests, and emergency maintenanceThe concierge-level extras that make properties stand out and keep guests coming back year after yearWhy waiting to list your property could cost you top dollar and why this opportunity extends far beyond FIFA weeksIf you're in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, or the immediate surrounding areas, visit Sea to Sky Vacation Rental to fill out the contact form and book your complimentary consultation with Christa. Don't miss this chance to capitalize on the world's largest sporting event coming to your backyard!Christa's Bio: Sea to Sky Vacation Rental was created by Christa Rutherford, a North Vancouver local with a passion for helping homeowners make the most of their properties without the stress of managing guests, maintenance, or marketing.Christa was working a typical 9–5 job, trying to balance the rising cost of living with raising her two young children. With her pay grade capped and expenses climbing, she needed a way to increase her income while still being present for her family. A friend suggested she try short-term renting the suite in her home. At first, Christa hesitated—she worried about privacy, the kinds of guests who might stay, and whether issues would arise. But after taking the leap, everything changed. The suite quickly became a huge success, consistently booking out and reaching a remarkable 95% occupancy rate. What started as a small idea turned into a life-changing opportunity—one that gave Christa both financial freedom and more time with her children.Seeing how this opportunity transformed her own life, Christa began to wonder how many other people would love to do this but don't have the time? I knew first hand what it felt like to be stretched then - wanting more time with family, wanting the financial ability to take a vacation, plan special events, tackle renovations and check off those ‘one day' wish list items, but not knowing how to get there.What started as a personal solution quickly grew into a passion: helping homeowners unlock extra income and finding solutions without adding more to their already busy schedules.After seeing friends struggle with unreliable property management and inconsistent results, Christa saw an opportunity to create something better — a boutique, relationship-based hosting service designed specifically for homeowners in North Vancouver and West Vancouver who want to rent their homes while they're away.Christa's Social Media links: Instagram: @seatoskyvacationrentalFacebook: Sea to Sky Vacation RentalWebsite:

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and World Cup chat and interviews. The long wait is almost over for the big MLS Western Conference semi-final between the Whitecaps and LAFC. We set the scene for the match-up and hear thoughts from Whitecaps coach Jesper Sorensen, Whitecaps centre-back Tristan Blackmon, MLS studio analyst Dax McCarty, and MLS match analyst Maurice Edu about the game and the playoff rivalry. We also sit down for a chat with a man who's been through these games for the last two years and is back fit and ready to go in this one, Whitecaps striker Brian White. Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps club reporter Sarita Patel. We chat with Sarita about her broadcasting journey so far, her time in Vancouver, and the wild year that 2025 has been, with hopefully more to come! In a monumental week for the league, we look at the MLS schedule change, the move to a fall to spring season, and the changes to MLS' Apple TV deal. Plus we talk World Cup 2026 qualifiers, more anger-inducing ticket releases, and Canada crashing out of the U17 World Cup in an epic, but ugly, penalty shootout. Music-wise, Camper van Beethoven continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Powder and Soda, and a Siberian post punk techno band feature in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro - Rise win NSL championship, SFU women threepeat 11.35: MLS schedule change official and full of benefits 36.15: MLS and Apple TV deal tweak better for all concerned 44.25: Whitecaps vs LAFC preview with Sorensen and Blackmon 64.05: Brian White interview 73.35: MLS analysts Dax McCarty and Maurice Edu talk Whitecaps vs LAFC 84.50: More Whitecaps vs LAFC chat 100.00: Interview with Whitecaps club reporter Sarita Patel 137.10: Exciting weekend of World Cup qualifiers 149.55: The 2026 World Cup ticket farce seemingly getting worse 157.37: Canada crash out of U17 World Cup in ugly shootout loss 167.00: Wavelength - Kapitalifting 38 - War Is Not A Football Match

"This is why we love football, because things like this can happen" - Troy ParrottArguably the greatest international break in history comes to a close with one of the greatest moments ever in Irish sport, as Troy Parrott scores a last gasp winner (his third of the game!) away from home against Hungary to bring Ireland to the World Cup qualifier playoffs.A hattrick against Hungary, and a brace against Portugal for Parrott solidifies his star status.Heimir Hallgrímsson head must be spinning as it all looked SO over just a few weeks ago when Ireland were easily beaten by Armenia.We'll worry about the playoffs in March but for now we're just enjoying it mate.Thanks for listening for 300 episodes!Support the showWant to support us and also get some sweet bonus exclusive pods? Head to patreon.com/nononsensepod where you can get access to:* Weekly Bonus Episodes! Midweek games, European games, it's all there folks!* A 20+ episode mini-pod called After The Nonsense where we chat everything except football* A full archive of all our bonus content in one handy to find spot!____Retro Kits!Want a retro kit to show off your ball knowledge. Use this link and support the show!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to youhttps://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=nwuyn2q&cid=

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo once again dominated headlines over the past few days both on and off the pitch. The most talked-about event was his shocking red card during an international fixture against Ireland, which marked the very first time the Portuguese superstar has ever been sent off in over 220 appearances for his national team. The moment was met with relentless boos and jeers from the Irish crowd in Dublin, and video of the incident quickly went viral as fans speculated whether the suspension might impact his availability for Portugal's World Cup 2026 opener, a subject of fierce debate on social media and among pundits according to Economic Times. Almost immediately, Ronaldo responded publicly for the first time via his official channels, posting a message of defiance and unity for his Portugal teammates, urging them to remain focused and positive no matter the circumstances. His message was widely shared, reading, "Go team! All together today and forever! For Portugal and for our flag!" according to Goal. He later returned to social media with a more cryptic message after Al Nassr's final Pro League game, sharing a moody image of himself in his club colors and writing, "This is over. The story still being. Thanks to all," fueling speculation about his club future as reported by AOL and generating major headlines about a possible departure from Saudi Arabia.Media houses like Marca and Reuters fueled the rumor mill by reporting that a major Brazilian club had reached out to Ronaldo's agents about a move for next year's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, though sources from Wydad Casablanca clarified that their approach was just idle talk. During this tense period, Ronaldo made a notable public appearance, maintaining his signature composure and optimism ahead of the 2026 World Cup, even as reporters pressed him about his controversial red card, future plans, and the rumors swirling on every platform from X to Instagram. Performance-wise, Ronaldo closed the Saudi Pro League season as its top scorer yet again, recording his 25th goal and helping Al Nassr clinch third place and qualify for the upcoming AFC Champions League, per Transfermarkt via AOL. With his contract up at season's end, the world is watching to see whether this chapter ends quietly or with a bombshell transfer now teased by his social media ambiguity and the international headlines that follow his every move.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Italy and Norway takes place on Sunday 16 November at 2045 CET at San Siro. Carlo Garganese previews the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the Group I match tactically before offering our predictions. How many goals do Italy need to score to qualify for the World Cup? Who do you think will win? Will Erling Haaland score again? If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Check out our friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠101GreatGoals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup is a sporting competition between national football teams to determine the best of them. But it's always been a vessel for so much more, not least the ambitions of political leaders ranging from the mildly ethical to the downright evil. Host countries want to tell a story about themselves on the global stage, the winners make the case for their own national greatness, and there are a million more stories around this famous tournament that nobody planned for.A new book from Jonathan Wilson — columnist for The Guardian, co-host of the Libero podcast, and esteemed local Substacker — seeks to tell the very best tales from nearly 100 years of World Cup football. The Power and the Glory: The History of the World Cup is a delightful read, full of sharp insight and laugh-out-loud moments. From Benito Mussolini's bonus trophy for the 1934 World Cup winners — the Coppa del Duce — to the inside story of France's disastrous 2010 World Cup, to the insidious inner workings of FIFA in the modern era, it's all there.Wilson joins the show this week to talk a little Premier League title race before we get into his book, the latest edition of the World Cup next summer, why Gianni Infantino's reign as FIFA chief makes us all pine for the days of Sepp Blatter, and a whole lot more.Go get your copy of The Power and the Glory after you've had a listen here!Get more sharp coverage of the world's game at TheFootballWeekend.com ↗️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Moldova and Italy in UEFA Qualification Group I takes place on Thursday 13 November at 2045 CET at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau.  A patron ask Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey to preview the big game.  We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.  Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don't know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE best place to find Serie A tickets. Tickets are often available for as little as £25, and sometimes for even less. Buying from LiveFootballTickets.com is totally secure and they even offer a 150% refund guarantee on ticket authenticity. So if you want to watch Juventus, or Inter, or Milan or Napoli, OR if you want to join Nima at a Pisa vs Lecce relegation dogfight, then Live Football Tickets is for you. To buy tickets to any Serie A match, simply click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LiveFootballTickets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR now also available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up. 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

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo dominated headlines again over the past few days as he led Al Nassr to a 3-1 victory over Neom in the Saudi Pro League on November 8. The Portuguese star scored in that match, pushing his official career tally to a breathtaking 953 goals. WorldSoccerTalk reports that after hitting the net, Ronaldo took to social media to inspire fans with a simple four-word message: ‘Work hard, stay humble,' emphasizing his enduring drive and humility despite his legendary status.Celebrations ran deep on and off the pitch. Ronaldo was seen taking a special photo with a young fan in the stands, a gesture that quickly became a viral moment on YouTube. Social media erupted with praise for his performance, and Sportskeeda highlighted his own message of gratitude posted to fans, showing that, despite the years and all the attention, he remains keenly connected with his global audience.In a revealing interview aired this week, Ronaldo spoke to Piers Morgan on the 'UR.Cristiano' YouTube channel—and it drew plenty of buzz. He opened up about life in Saudi Arabia, describing the country as a “lovely” place for his family and confirming just how comfortable and settled he is in the Gulf. He did admit, however, that the “traffic is terrible,” revealing to Morgan with a laugh the one thing about Saudi living he truly dislikes, but quickly clarified that outside busy hours, things are just fine. More notably, Ronaldo also casually confirmed what few athletes in world history can claim: he became a billionaire “many years ago,” brushing off financial questions and emphasizing that money is “no longer important.”There was yet another round of speculation and typical controversy as fan posts and football blogs picked up on footage of Ronaldo passionately arguing with referees during matches—a now-routine sight that keeps fans and critics talking, according to Tribuna.No new major business ventures or partnerships have been confirmed in the past few days, and Ronaldo's long-term deal with Al Nassr, inked earlier this summer through 2027, remains one of the sport's most lucrative. Rumors swirl, as always, about his future ambitions, but the player himself made it clear in conversation that his sights are set on one final legendary achievement: lifting the 2026 World Cup with Portugal.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Juan Carlos Giraldo talks with sustainability expert Vitas Carosella about making the 2026 (USA/Canada/Mexico) and 2034 (Saudi Arabia) World Cups truly green. With 48 teams and sprawling hosts, challenges include massive travel emissions, new stadiums, and extreme heat. Carosella unpacks FIFA's net-zero goals, regional scheduling to cut flights, and bids favoring existing infrastructure. He highlights player-led carbon offsets and fan campaigns as real paths forward. A sharp, hopeful look at turning the world's biggest sport into a climate leader.

Juan Carlos Giraldo talks with sustainability expert Vitas Carosella about making the 2026 (USA/Canada/Mexico) and 2034 (Saudi Arabia) World Cups truly green. With 48 teams and sprawling hosts, challenges include massive travel emissions, new stadiums, and extreme heat. Carosella unpacks FIFA's net-zero goals, regional scheduling to cut flights, and bids favoring existing infrastructure. He highlights player-led carbon offsets and fan campaigns as real paths forward. A sharp, hopeful look at turning the world's biggest sport into a climate leader.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Luis Suárez's suspension for Game 3 of the MLS Playoffs against Nashville SC. Are Inter Miami better or worse off without him? They also share their predictions for every Game 3 matchup in the MLS Playoffs.Next, Christian and Alexis welcome Chicano singer-songwriter Cuco to chat about his roots, music, and love for soccer. Cuco reveals how he became a die-hard LA Galaxy fan and explains why he supports both Club América and Chivas!Later, the boys react to the latest USMNT roster announcement for November and the surprise call-up of Gio Reyna. Has Gio earned this opportunity — and is this his last chance to impress before the World Cup? (7:30) – Are Inter Miami better or worse off without Luis Suárez?(16:45) – MLS Playoffs Game 3 predictions(23:30) – Cuco joins The Cooligans(32:00) – Cuco talks LA Galaxy fandom(38:30) – Will Cuco attend the 2026 World Cup?(44:30) – Cuco explains his complicated Liga MX fandom(56:30) – Breaking down Gio Reyna's surprise USMNT call-up Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

As North America prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, US soccer teams and executives on all levels are ready to take advantage of the moment. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner calls on United Soccer League President and Chief Soccer Officer Paul McDonough for an update on his league's efforts, and what differentiates the USL from other soccer leagues across the country.

In the third episode of Switch the Play, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett are joined by Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid to discuss growing up playing football before basketball in Cameroon, his love for striker Samuel Eto'o, which Premier League player he compares himself to, his two favorite teams Real Madrid and Arsenal squaring off in the Champions League, and why Martin Odegaard's his favorite current Gunner. Plus, Larry and Roger discuss Leeds United striker worries, running into Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler at Cavs practice and which NBA arena is toughest to play in.Football is better with friends. Join our Discord community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live matchday chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rahman and Ed are joined by Melissa Reddy to discuss Bafana Bafana's return to the World Cup finals for the first time since they hosted the tournament in 2010 with a squad that mostly plays in South Africa. Plus is Liverpool's poor recent run just a blip?

Italy will now almost certainly be in the World Cup 2026 playoffs as it is virtually impossible to overtake Norway in their qualifying group. Carlo Garganese looks ahead to the playoffs draw on November 21, how it works, the seedings, possible opponents, teams to avoid, dates, what team and formation Rino Gattuso should pick for the Azzurri, and whether or not Italy will qualify or miss out on a third straight World Cup. Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don't know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE best place to find Serie A tickets. Tickets are often available for as little as £25, and sometimes for even less. Buying from LiveFootballTickets.com is totally secure and they even offer a 150% refund guarantee on ticket authenticity. So if you want to watch Juventus, or Inter, or Milan or Napoli, OR if you want to join Nima at a Pisa vs Lecce relegation dogfight, then Live Football Tickets is for you. To buy tickets to any Serie A match, simply click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LiveFootballTickets.com⁠ This is a Special Deep Dive episode from The Italian Football Podcast. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast without ads (and support the show), go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR now also available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Check out our friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠101GreatGoals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Men's National Team keeps building momentum under Mauricio Pochettino, extending its unbeaten run with a comeback win over Australia to close the October window. Haji Wright delivers again, Christian Roldan shines, and Matt Freese continues to stake his claim in goal. We break down the U.S. performance, tactical trends, and what's clicking for the national team heading into the next stage of preparation. Plus, a look around the world as World Cup qualifying ramps up across every confederation — from drama in Africa and Asia to the latest in Europe and Concacaf — and reflections on Brad Guzan's career as the longtime Atlanta United and U.S. goalkeeper announces his retirement. It's all here on Atlanta Soccer Tonight — powered by 92.9 The Game, sharing Atlanta's soccer heartbeat with the world. ⚽️

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Ecuador. The boys break down an impressive performance from the USMNT and discuss what it could mean for the team moving forward. They also highlight standout performances from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman as both players continue to strengthen their cases for starting XI spots.Then, Christian and Alexis share their biggest takeaways from the match and update their confidence meter rating for Pochettino with the USMNT. Has Poch finally figured out how to get the best out of this squad?Finally, they preview the USMNT's next match against Australia and share their expectations for the rest of the international window. (0:00) – Match recap(4:00) – Player of the Game: Folarin Balogun(14:00) – Breaking down Malik Tillman's performance(21:00) – Biggest takeaway for USMNT(28:00) – USMNT confidence meter(38:00) - USMNT vs. Australia preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Welcome to another episode of Questions From The Italian Football Podcast Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. Topics include: - Estonia vs Italy Preview: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More? - The NEW San Siro Stadium: Opening Date, Plans, Capacity, Earnings, Design & Name of AC Milan & Inter Arena? - Why Did Alessandro Del Piero Leave Juventus & Was Antonio Conte To Blame? - Will Roma Regret Not Including An Option For Alexis Saelemaekers In Loan Deal? - Should Inter Milan Permanently Move To A 3-4-2-1 With Davide Frattesi As One Of The Two? And much, much more. Thank you Ahmed K, Missak, Nick P, CJ, Giuseppe DB, André B, Magnus K, Marco M, Mike G, Hamza M, William P, Jack H, Jonas S, Hisham N, Anzo A, Majin T, Joshua C, Gianluca A and Eduardo H, for sending in your questions this week. Remember to keep sending us your questions via DM on patreon. This is an extra free bonus Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube podcasts. Check out our friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠101GreatGoals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR now also available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up. 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

The race to the 2026 World Cup heats up around the world — and we've got it all covered on today's Morning Espresso, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.In Europe, Scotland boss Steve Clarke reaches a milestone while trying to guide his nation back to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 — and he's doing it with Katy Perry in the same Glasgow hotel. France defender William Saliba says Les Bleus fear no one as the countdown to 2026 continues.Across Africa, Cape Verde edges closer to a historic first qualification, Ghana all but seals its spot, and Egypt celebrates behind a Mohamed Salah brace. Asia's contenders tighten up, with Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia fighting for survival and Saudi Arabia closing in on another World Cup berth.Plus: Manchester United's Women's Champions League debut, ownership changes in Spain and the NWSL, and tributes to Boca Juniors legend Miguel Ángel Russo.☕ The world's game never sleeps — and neither do we.

The World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Estonia and Italy in UEFA Qualification Group I takes place on Saturday 11 October at 2045 CET at Lillekula Stadium in Tallinn. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game.  We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.  Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don't know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE best place to find Serie A tickets. Tickets are often available for as little as £25, and sometimes for even less. Buying from LiveFootballTickets.com is totally secure and they even offer a 150% refund guarantee on ticket authenticity. So if you want to watch Juventus, or Inter, or Milan or Napoli, OR if you want to join Nima at a Pisa vs Lecce relegation dogfight, then Live Football Tickets is for you. To buy tickets to any Serie A match, simply click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LiveFootballTickets.com⁠⁠⁠ This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR now also available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up. 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