Best World Cup Podcasts (2025)

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That Season When . . . Jose Mourinho & Chelsea became “The Special” Club 52:03

26m ago52:03

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In June 2004, Jose Mourinho made headlines around the world by claiming ‘I think I’m a special one’ at his unveiling as Chelsea manager. Just under a year later, he lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time, delivering Chelsea their first league title in 50 years. Robert Huth was part of the Chelsea defence that conceded only 15 goals in …

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The Commentators’ View: Conor goes viral & Ian’s Bantam tantrum 56:00

1h ago56:00

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John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss Liverpool and Celtic being on the verge of titles. They’re joined by Conor McNamara after he went viral for his 5 Live Man Utd-Lyon commentary. Will Ali be toppled by Ian in Clash of the Commentators? How high will the high bar be for the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? And John bowls us over …

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Euro Leagues: The Pope’s love of football, & tributes to Leo Beenhakker 40:57

2h ago40:57

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Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens to talk the latest in European football. The team pay tribute to Pope Francis and his love of football. Are Inter Milan falling at the final hurdle of the season, and should title playoffs exist? The tributes continue as Marcel van der Kraan joins the pod to reflect on the …

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Will Wrexham survive the Championship? I The Bulletin 1:02:09

2d ago1:02:09

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We take a look at some of the biggest stories we haven't yet spent time discussing, including Wrexham's looming promotion to the Championship, Leeds potentially parting ways with manager Daniel Farke, who has more at stake in the Copa del Rey Final this weekend, and the biggest moves on MLS transfer deadline day. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're po…

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How to stay in the Premier League and top five midfielders? 50:53

1h ago50:53

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All the talk is Ange Postecoglou could be on his way out of Tottenham. Not so fast says Martin Samuel…he might have done better than you think. Could a Europa League win - especially if its over Man Utd - change the narrative? Whoever is in charge next season Spurs are unlikely to be in 15th place again. But for the promoted clubs, what do they hav…

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Will the U.S. make it out of their 2026 World Cup group? | USMNT Weekly 1:04:29

3d ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Ryan is back! Taylor, Joe, and Ryan dive into the latest surrounding the USMNT, covering the team’s injury list (Balogun is back! Dest is…kind of back? What’s next for Pepi?) and answering your questions. Could the U.S. get grouped in ’26? What state’s five-a-side team would win in a tournament? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE …

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72+: The EFL Podcast 42:02

1d ago42:02

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Aaron Paul & Jobi McAnuff are joined by Phil Brown as Leeds & Burnley are promoted to the Premier League. Hear from Chris Wilder as Sheffield United have to settle for a play-off place. Luton boss Matt Bloomfield joins the pod with his team inside the relegation zone on goal difference. There are twists and turns at the top of League One and League…

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Women's Football Weekly: Chelsea and Arsenal face uphill battles in the Champions League 46:04

2d ago46:04

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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the Women’s Champions League semi-final first legs. They are joined by BBC Sport’s Emma Sanders who was in Barcelona, to dissect what went so wrong for Chelsea, who trail 4-1 heading into the second leg. They also react to Arsenal’s first leg against Lyon – will they regret not making more of their c…

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Best and worst of the MLS transfer window! | MLS Update 1:33:56

3d ago1:33:56

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Jeff Rueter joins Taylor, Graham, and Joe to break down the highs and lows of the MLS primary transfer window ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Which team had the best window? Which team had the worst window? What was the best individual move of the window? And which move most left us scratching our heads? All that — and some newsy updates from around …

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EFL Extra: Two to go, so much to play for… 39:57

2d ago39:57

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All the latest from the nail biting EFL with Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson. Congratulations to free scoring Leeds and rock solid Burnley who are both heading to the Premier League. How will they fare in the topflight? In the play offs many of the contenders are losing games. At the bottom of the Championship its wins all round for Luton Plymouth …

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Monday Night Club: Why Leicester have gone down & what Leeds & Burnley can learn from it 55:06

3d ago55:06

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Leicester City relegated, while Leeds United & Burnley are promoted. Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Joe Hart react to Leicester going down & Leeds & Burnley going up. Leicester City Correspondent for BBC Radio Leicester Owynn Palmer-Atkin joins the pod to dissect what has gone wrong at the club, from Steve Cooper’s appointment to Ruud v…

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Was Trent Alexander-Arnold's goal his best (and maybe last) for Liverpool? I Weekend Review 1:11:29

5d ago1:11:29

1:11:29

With Ryan trying to stay sane navigating post-holiday highways, it's left to Graham, Joe and Taylor to breakdown all the action from this past weekend. Big wins for Liverpool and Aston Villa, a wild one between Barcelona and Celta Vigo, and a title race in Italy?! All that, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes he…

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How important is momentum? Should you protect star players? And greatest ever midfielders… 59:03

3d ago59:03

59:03

Leicester are relegated, would they have fared better if they had stuck with Steve Cooper? Manchester United, fresh from a thrilling European come back crashed back to earth with a home defeat to Wolves. Would they have fared better if they had stuck with Ruud Van Nistelrooy? While Amorim lost momentum, Mikel Arteta maintained it at Arsenal but was…

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Premier League Review with Aaron Paul 39:30

4d ago39:30

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Man Utd falter, Trent Alexander-Arnold relegates Leicester & Aston Villa thump Newcastle. Aaron Paul, Stephen Warnock & Glenn Murray react to the Premier League weekend. Manchester United take another step backwards following the Europa League drama in midweek, losing 1-0 at home to a Wolves side who have now won five Premier League games on the sp…

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Champions League race | Timber Interview | Carragher and Slot 59:54

4d ago59:54

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by Sky Sports News reporter Gary Cotterill and The Sunday Times Chief Football Writer Jonathan Northcroft to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin by looking at the Premier League title race, with Liverpool in touching distance to secure the title. How important will Virgil Van Dijk’s new contract be? Gary bel…

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In Focus with Nedum Onuoha and Claude Makelele 17:50

6d ago17:50

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The former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele sits down with Nedum Onuoha to talk through the Frenchman's career. Makelele describes his time at Chelsea and experiences under Jose Mourinho, as well as his most challenging opponents in the Premier League. And we also find out how he was close to becoming a winger and not a defensive midfielder. TIME…

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Kevin de Bruyne to Real Madrid? | Listener Questions 56:55

8d ago56:55

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The TSS Gang is back to field your questions! On this episode, we ask which continent Kevin de Bruyne will play on next, we ask what happened to the Confederations Cup, we look at what's happening at Reading FC, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! C…

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The Commentators’ View: Emotional times & top top top… 55:39

7d ago55:39

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It's a full house as Ali Bruce-Ball returns with John Murray & Ian Dennis. Ali gives a behind the scenes insight to Masters golf commentary at Augusta. What about Arsenal beating Real Madrid and making it through to the Champions League semi-finals? Will John bounce back in Clash of the Commentators? And we need your help when it comes to the Great…

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The Debrief: Maguire sends Man Utd through in Europa League classic 29:45

7d ago29:45

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Manchester United produced a classic comeback, coming from 4-2 down in extra time to beat Lyon and reach the Europa League semi-finals Kelly Cates presents reaction to an extraordinary night at Old Trafford, with Andros Townsend, Rene Meulensteen and Paul Robinson assessing how Man Utd pulled off that great escape, and what that result could do for…

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Euro Leagues: Real Madrid ready for change and the life of a technical director 43:50

8d ago43:50

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After Real Madrid's tame Champions League exit the Euro Leagues crew ask whether signing Trent Alexander-Arnold is really the priority to improve such an imbalanced squad needing greater defensive stability. What else needs addressing and who is/isn't in the frame to succeed Carlo Ancelotti. Also on the agenda for Guillem Balague, Mina Rzouki and J…

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Did Ancelotti’s magic wear off for Real Madrid? | Champions League Review 59:15

9d ago59:15

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With Ryan doing his best to remain level-headed on an 8-hour road trip with family, it's left to Graham, Joe and Taylor to break down this week's Champions League results. All 4 winners from the first leg advanced to the next round, but there was considerable drama along the way... except in Madrid, where Los Blancos weren't able to find their cust…

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Are Arsenal favourites against PSG? And a new contract for Van Dijk 54:37

7d ago54:37

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Was Arenal’s win in Madrid a coming-of-age performance for Mikel Arteta’s side? After beating the fifteen-time champions Real Madrid what chance do they have against in form Paris Saint Germain? Is it best defence against best attack? Declan Rice shone in both games against Real, is he now one of the best in Europe? Domestically, Virgil Van Dijk ha…

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Champions League Debrief: Impressive Arsenal cruise past Real Madrid 29:13

8d ago29:13

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Just how impressive was Arsenal’s display against Real Madrid in the Champions League? And can Mikel Arteta’s side go all the way this season? Steve Crossman, commentator Ian Dennis and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson analyse a famous night in the Bernabeu as Arsenal advance to the semi-finals. We hear from Mikel Arteta, as well as Arsenal fan H…

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Playing USMNT Jeopardy! Testing our trivia knowledge 1:02:24

10d ago1:02:24

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Taylor ‘Alex Trebek’ Rockwell hosts the very first edition of TSS Jeopardy! Ryan, Graham, and Joe compete to answer questions about the USMNT, ranging from top-scorers in various leagues to historic red cards to notorious opponents. There’s drama. There’s intrigue. And there’s plenty of chaos. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episod…

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72+: The EFL Podcast 50:15

9d ago50:15

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With just 4 games left across the EFL, it’s poised to be an exciting end to the season. Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens joins Aaron Paul and former Wycombe captain Joe Jacobson to discuss their season, with the club just three points outside of the League 1 play-off places. Bristol City manager Liam Manning drops by with his team looking to se…

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Champions League debrief: Villa are out as fightback falls short 40:54

11d ago40:54

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The quarter-finals of the Champions League second legs did not disappoint with drama, tension and a load of goals at Villa Park. Unai Emery’s side scored more on the night, but the dream is over as PSG had done enough to go through to the semi-finals with a 5-4 win on aggregate. Kelly Cates is joined by former Villa players Dion Dublin and Stephen …

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Women's Football Weekly: Champions League showdowns & Man United return to Wembley 42:50

11d ago42:50

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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to the FA Cup semi-finals where Chelsea and Manchester United booked their spots at Wembley. Holders Manchester United have reached a third successive final and they will look to get revenge over quadruple-chasing Chelsea who beat them in the showpiece fixture back in 2023. As well as reflecting on this…

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Why didn’t MLS change its calendar? Plus, a blockbuster trade & teams we’re worried about | MLS Update 1:18:30

11d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

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 …

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EFL Extra: The EFL is mad! 31:00

11d ago31:00

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Cliché alert: A week is a long time in football. Nothing stays the same for long in the championship, Leagues One and Two Leeds were sinking, now they are top. Wycombe had fallen away now they're back and Walsall were top for 119 days, they've now lost ten in a row but are still third - just. As for the bottom, where do we even start!? Tim Clarke a…

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How To Win The Champions League: Jose Mourinho 36:50

12d ago36:50

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In the final episode of the mini-series on How To Win The Champions League, we hear from two-time winner Jose Mourinho. He talks us through his victories with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010, as well as some of his near-misses at Real Madrid Mourinho explains why the competition is so important to him and how he built relationships with some …

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Monday Night Club: The tale of two keepers 51:45

12d ago51:45

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Steve Crossman is alongside Chris Sutton, former England captain Steph Houghton, and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton discuss whether Ruben Amorim’s call to drop Andre Onana backfired after Altay Bayindir’s performance in Manchester United’s loss at Newcastle. Do Liverpool really need a succession plan for their goalkeeper Allison? Giorgi Mamardashvili …

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Salah shines, Mbappe sees red & Bayern split points with Dortmund | Weekend Review 1:02:13

12d ago1:02:13

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The TSS Gang looks back upon another action-packed weekend, in which the big derby games in Germany and Italy ended in deadlocks, Man Utd and Tottenham suffered four-goal defeats, and Barcelona's hot streak continued! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out …

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Who is worse Man Utd or Spurs? 51:26

12d ago51:26

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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are on course for their worst ever Premier League seasons. Do both now need massive re builds on and off the pitch? Or are they just a small change away from challenging at the top again? Both have eyes on winning a European trophy but will that make any difference to clubs sitting fourteenth and fifteenth in…

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Premier League Review with Darren Fletcher 43:05

13d ago43:05

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Newcastle thump Man Utd, Chelsea slip up & Kevin De Bruyne inspires Man City. Darren Fletcher, Clinton Morrison & Nigel Reo-Coker react to the Premier League weekend. Newcastle's 4-1 win over Manchester United pushes Eddie Howe's side up to fourth in the Premier League. The Magpies now sit just a point off Nottingham Forest in third but have a game…

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KDB’s Farewell Tour Continues | Salah Stays At Anfield | Onana Dropped For Man Utd 1:02:32

13d ago1:02:32

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Vicky Gomersall and The Mirror's Darren Lewis are joined by Sky Sports Reporter, Dharmesh Sheth, to debate the biggest sporting headlines of the week. We start by looking back on Kevin De Bruyne’s masterclass in Manchester City’s 5-2 win against Crystal Palace. The panel discuss the 33 year old’s upcoming move away from the Etihad, where his future…

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In Focus with Dion Dublin & Anthony Elanga 24:10

14d ago24:10

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Anthony Elanga chats to Dion Dublin about life at Nottingham Forest, working under Nuno Espirito Santo and the secret to Forest's consistency. He also discusses moving to England at 11, his development at Manchester United and his hopes of playing in the Champions League with Forest. Topics:00:15 - Early years in Malmo02:41 - Moving to England at 1…

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The Commentators’ View: Salah signs up & John with sirens 50:43

15d ago50:43

50:43

Conor McNamara joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk commentary life as Mo Salah signs Liverpool deal. John reveals how he ended up in a French ambulance in midweek. Conor reflects on nearly getting stuck on his way to replace John in Paris. And Ian talks through his memorable line, ‘Rice Rice baby’. All that plus a tasty Clash of the Commentators…

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Can we buy a USL team? | Listener Questions 1:04:28

15d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

The TSS Gang is here once more to answer your questions! On this episode, we discuss the practicalities of an MLS schedule change, we look forward to the reported Women's Club World Cup, we discover Discovery Rights, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATRE…

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The Europa League Debrief: Onana errors leave Man Utd level with Lyon 24:17

16d ago24:17

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What next for Andre Onana and Manchester United after his mistakes against Lyon? And how did Rangers show the spirit to hold on against Athletic Bilbao? Conor McNamara, Izzy Christensen and Aaron Lennon look back on an entertaining night in the opening legs of the Europa League quarter finals. We hear from Ruben Amorim on Onana’s performance, and A…

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Is Barca-PSG the Champions League final we all should want? I Champions League Review 1:02:21

16d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

The full foursome is here to break down all the action from a goal-filled week of Champions League fixtures! How did Arsenal manage to take apart Real Madrid? Can the Spanish giants respond in the second leg? Can anyone top PSG AND Barcelona, and what happens if those two meet in the final? Was the Thuram assist a full Alec Baldwin? All that and mu…

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Euro Leagues: Forgotten Messi, PSG’s Salah and the new De Bruyne 36:28

16d ago36:28

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John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Kristof Terreur.They unpick the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final ties. Guillem explains why Barcelona are finally over the Lionel Messi era and ask whether there is any chance of a sensational comeback by Real Madrid against Arsenal.The team debate why Inter Milan perhap…

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Have you ever seen a better free kick than Declan Rice’s? 56:39

16d ago56:39

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Was Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid their best performance under Mikel Arteta? At its heart was a dominant display from Declan Rice, topped off by two outstanding free kicks. Have you ever seen better? And where did Rice’s overall performance leave his England position? A six, an eight, a ten? How do Arsenal approach the second leg, sit back and def…

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Champions League Debrief: PSG in control of Villa tie 30:54

17d ago30:54

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It will take something special for Aston Villa to make it through to the Champions League semi-finals after a 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their quarter-final in the French capital. Mark Chapman hosts reaction to the match, with Conor McNamara and Paul Robinson inside the Parc des Princes. Former Aston Villa striker Dion Du…

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Can Poch (or anyone) lead the U.S. to a World Cup semifinal? | USMNT Weekly 59:11

17d ago59:11

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Ryan, Taylor, and Joe tackle your hot takes on today’s USMNT-centric show. Can the U.S. make a World Cup semifinal? Does the U.S. have a chemistry problem? Should Poch call a completely new center back group in June? All that — and much more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe …

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72+: The EFL Podcast 43:01

17d ago43:01

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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Colchester’s Lyle Taylor. He dishes the dirt on the club shower gel rota. Hear from Chris Wilder after Sheffield United suffer defeats in the Championship promotion race. What about Bristol City’s rise and Blackburn’s bad run? Catch up with Birmingham boss Chris Davies after sealing League One promotion, an…

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Champions League Debrief: Bend it like Declan - Arsenal rampant against Real Madrid 33:32

18d ago33:32

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Kelly Cates is alongside the BBC’s Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis & former Arsenal and West Ham defender Matthew Upson at the Emirates Stadium, as well as former Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend, for analysis of Arsenal’s thumping victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. They discuss Declan Rice’s…

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Women's Football Weekly: England lose to Belgium 36:17

18d ago36:17

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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to England losing 3-2 away to Belgium in the second of their double header in the Nations League. England went 3-1 behind in the first half with 19 year old Michelle Agyemang scoring a sensational goal on her senior debut 41 seconds after coming on the pitch to make it 3-2. Hear from manager Sarina Wieg…

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Why American soccer needs semi-pro leagues I Real Central New Jersey's Ira Jersey on founding a club 52:19

18d ago52:19

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Our longtime friend Ira Jersey is here for a bonus episode to discuss his club, Real Central New Jersey. Founded in early 2020 (what a fun time), RCNJ sought to bridge the divide between soccer in North Jersey and soccer in South Jersey. But what has the club learned along the way? How has it grown and stayed increasingly relevant in its local comm…

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Kevin De Bruyne to Inter Miami? Plus, buying or selling playoff teams in the East | MLS Update 1:29:03

18d ago1:29:03

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Taylor, Jeff, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest and greatest from around MLS! In a wide-ranging discussion of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, we chat about the reports linking Kevin De Bruyne to Inter Miami. How could it happen? Would adding De Bruyne be against the rules? How would he fit into the team? We also sink our teeth into how the C…

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"There is jeopardy everywhere you look!” 32:39

19d ago32:39

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‘Crunch time’, ‘the pressure is on’, ‘squeaky bum time’… call it what you like now is when it matters. The EFL is an edge of the seat ride. Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson cover all the latest from the EFL. In the Championship Leeds started the week on top, dropped to second and now sit in third - are they about to live up to their tag of blowing i…

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