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  • Morgan Rogers Stakes His England Claim
    2025/10/10
    Algeria booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 win over Somalia - their first appearance at the tournament since 2014. Scotland produced a dramatic comeback to beat Greece in Glasgow, while England eased past Wales 3-0 at Wembley with Morgan Rogers and Bukayo Saka starring. Elsewhere, Cole Palmer suffered a groin injury that will rule him out until November, Tottenham’s owners ENIC invested another £100m into the club, and reports suggest Netflix could soon enter the Champions League broadcast market. Burnley’s owners ALK Capital bought Spanish side Espanyol, and referee Anthony Taylor spoke about the pressures of officiating at the top level. And finally, Italy’s U21 team have been spotted training in eye patches - a strange new method inspired by rugby, golf, and Formula 1 to help players sharpen their vision and awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 分
  • Will Manchester United Really Give Amorim Three Years?
    2025/10/09
    Sir Jim Ratcliffe has thrown his support behind Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, insisting he needs three years to rebuild the club and deliver success - but will fans have the same patience? We break down Ratcliffe’s comments, United’s progress, and what this could mean for the future of the club. Elsewhere, heartbreak for Cape Verde as a shocking offside call denies them a historic World Cup place, while Egypt cruise through to next summer's tournament. Sheffield Wednesday’s ownership crisis deepens, Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire and Steven Gerrard edges closer to a return to Rangers. And finally, the great debate - goal music. Should it stay, or should it go? From Bayern Munich’s can can to Chelsea’s new “Chelsea Dagger” moment, we unpack football’s most divisive celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Could Marc Guehi Spark a European Transfer War?
    2025/10/08
    It may only be October, but next summer’s transfer stories are already heating up. Fabrizio Romano reports that Marc Guehi could be at the centre of a huge transfer tug-of-war between Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Barcelona - while reports suggest Manchester United might cash in on Bruno Fernandes to rebuild their midfield. Elsewhere, Jordi Alba announces his retirement, Steven Gerrard reflects on England’s ‘Golden Generation’ and could be heading back to Rangers, and Arsenal consider expanding the Emirates Stadium. Watford look set for yet another managerial change, and Cape Verde could qualify for their first-ever Men’s World Cup. And finally, football’s newest social media craze: bio wars. From Crystal Palace’s unbeaten-run flex to Bayern Munich’s “we hate the international break” - clubs are getting petty, and we love it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Will Domestic Matches Abroad Kill Football?
    2025/10/07
    For the first time ever, major European league matches will be played on foreign soil — with Villarreal v Barcelona heading to Miami and AC Milan v Como set for Perth, Australia. UEFA say their hands were tied by legal precedent, but is this a step forward for global fans, or another blow to football’s traditions? Plus, FIFA’s fresh World Cup controversy — with ticket prices hitting record highs and accusations of bias in Asian qualifiers — as anger grows over fan costs and centralised hosting. Elsewhere, Harry Kane commits his future to Bayern Munich, Fabio Cannavaro takes charge of Uzbekistan ahead of their first World Cup, and Fulham’s Marco Silva is linked to struggling Nottingham Forest. And in Wales, Storm Amy racks up a hilarious assist in one of the most bizarre goals of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Are Arsenal Now Favourites for the Title?
    2025/10/06
    Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League after a 2-0 win over West Ham, with Bukayo Saka scoring on his 200th appearance. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s title hopes took another hit as they suffered a third straight defeat - this time at Stamford Bridge - and Spurs climbed into third with a scrappy win at Leeds. Manchester City beat Brentford but lost Rodri to injury, and Ange Postecoglou’s struggles at Nottingham Forest continued after another defeat. Elsewhere, Barcelona were thrashed 4-1 by Sevilla, Kylian Mbappé scored again as Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga, and Rangers sacked Russell Martin after a torrid run. Coventry hit five to stay top of the Championship, while Ipswich finally won the East Anglia derby after 16 years. And in the so-called “Hollywood Derby,” Wrexham and Birmingham City drew 1-1 - with Blues chairman Tom Wagner’s half-time speech going down like a lead balloon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 分
  • Forest Fans Turn on Winless Ange
    2025/10/03
    Nottingham Forest’s wait for a win under Ange Postecoglou goes on after a 3-2 Europa League defeat to Midtjylland, making him the first permanent Forest boss in a century to fail to win his first six games. Aston Villa enjoyed happier fortunes with victory at Feyenoord, while Celtic were left fuming after a disallowed goal in their loss to Braga. Elsewhere, Roma endured a bizarre triple-penalty drama against Lille and Rangers slipped up in Austria. In the Premier League, Liverpool have been dealt a major blow with Allison ruled out for at least six weeks, while Oliver Glasner is being linked to the Manchester United job. In the US, Nashville SC lifted their first ever trophy by winning the US Open Cup. And finally, NBA star Joel Embiid made headlines with his World Cup predictions - backing France and Spain while cheekily dismissing England’s chances of glory in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 分
  • PSG Are Still Europe’s Team to Beat
    2025/10/02
    PSG sent out another Champions League statement with a late Gonçalo Ramos winner to beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou. Elsewhere, Manchester City were pegged back by a stoppage-time penalty in Monaco, Arsenal saw off Olympiakos at the Emirates, Newcastle hammered Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium, and Rasmus Højlund struck twice in Napoli’s win over Sporting. Also, Fede Valverde responded to rumours about refusing to play at right-back for Real Madrid and Sheffield Wednesday face a possible 15-point deduction after repeated wage delays. Newcastle’s Tino Livramento picked up a knee injury, while Gareth Southgate ruled himself out of any future move to Manchester United. And in the US, Emma Hayes made headlines by likening international management to being a grandparent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 分
  • Galatasaray Stun Slot’s Reds
    2025/10/01
    Liverpool fell to a fiery 1-0 defeat in Istanbul as Victor Osimhen’s penalty gave Galatasaray their first clean sheet in 24 Champions League games. Arne Slot’s side also lost keeper Alisson to injury and had a late penalty overturned by VAR. Elsewhere, Spurs nicked a last-minute draw in Norway, Real Madrid cruised past Kairat with a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick, Atletico thumped Frankfurt, and Jose Mourinho’s Benfica were beaten on his return to Stamford Bridge. In other news, Arsenal’s William Saliba signed a new five-year deal, Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall vented frustration after a fifth booking of the season, and Milan’s city council approved plans to sell the San Siro to Inter and AC Milan, paving the way for redevelopment. And in the Championship, Chris Wilder was sent off in bizarre fashion after striking a Sheffield United fan with a wayward shot while arguing a penalty decision, before his Blades side went on to lose 2-1 to Southampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 分