House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kickin’ It debuts in style with the first of a two-part interview with an all-time great, Thierry Henry, who joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to discuss life and the beautiful game. Thierry encourages Christian Pulisic to replicate the fearlessness he shows on the international stage with his club team, “As a creative player if you don’t try to make mistakes, you cannot succeed.” He also explains how, before becoming an Arsenal legend, he initially struggled with the Gunners and what he did to earn Dennis Bergkamp’s respect. Clint describes the underdog mentality of US players which prompts a discussion about youth development and France’s world-famous Clairefontaine academy, where Thierry honed his skills. And things take an emotional turn as Charlie opens up about his childhood and what drove him to pursue a career in soccer.  Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Kickin' It as well as UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, soccer documentaries and more by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ You can also watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey 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/ 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

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a weekly soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies – the goal is to showcase a more personal and relatable side to the biggest stars and celebrities in and around the sport through unfiltered and organic conversation. Kickin' It is part of the CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+. 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

Manchester City overcame Inter Milan and their Champions League jitters on Saturday to clinch an historic treble... but is it the 'best' treble? Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Michael Lahoud, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker recap the action from the Atatürk Olympic Stadium and put both teams' seasons into context. Plus, breaking news out of Aston Villa, a possible move for Neymar, Silvio Berlusconi's complex legacy and a big announcement from the House of Champions crew. (01:50) Man City beat Inter despite Guardiola's strange tactics (09:13) The Treble debate: Man Utd vs. Man City (15:49) Pep Guardiola: Alex Ferguson comparisons & next steps (26:40) Assessing Inter: Inzaghi, Lukaku, Lautaro (36:55) BREAKING: Monchi to Aston Villa reaction (39:30) Rating the UCL Team of the Season (41:28) Saudi Pro League eyeing Neymar... but is MLS also an option? (48:20) Silvio Berlusconi's impact on Serie A (51:05) House of Champions news House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @susannahcollins @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The 2022/23 season nears its climax as Manchester City and Inter Milan prepare to go toe-to-toe in Istanbul for the biggest prize in club football - the Champions League title. James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson talk team news, Pep Guardiola's treble chase, and where the Nerazzurri can cause an upset. Plus, Fabrizio Romano joins to discuss Lionel Messi's bombshell MLS move, Arsenal's Declan Rice pursuit, Real Madrid landing Jude Bellingham and more! (02:50) Man City & Inter team news: Two teams at their peak (06:30) Treble hopes & Guardiola's history of overthinking (13:15) Inter focus: How to hurt Man City; Lukaku or Dzeko? (20:50) Key battles & UCL final predictions (28:40) West Ham beat Fiorentina in UECL final (30:15) Transfer news with Fabrizio: Messi to MLS, Saudi Arabia's ambitions, Rice to Arsenal, more!  House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @susannahcollins @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce react to the bombshell news that Lionel Messi is set to join the ranks of Major League Soccer. (03:20) Messi's compensation package: MLS, Apple TV & Adidas join forces (08:12) Saudi Pro League stunned by Messi's decision (21:15) MLS DPs & Inter Miami's roster needs (25:15) Tata Martino, Busquets & other links (32:20) What Messi arrival does for perception of MLS (35:50) US Open Cup: Birmingham Legion's chance to deny World Cup star In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on  Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust  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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Get 20% off In Soccer We Trust merch, using the code SOCCER20: https://https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust Sign up to the new 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. https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/golazo-starting-xi/ 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

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud discuss Real Madrid's unforeseen summer striker search as club legend Karim Benzema becomes the latest super star to join the Saudi Pro League. Is Harry Kane the right man to replace the Frenchman? Can Barcelona bring back Lionel Messi? And is La Liga's ability to attract talent beginning to wane? Plus, reaction to the Serie A and La Liga season finales, Manchester City's victory in the FA Cup final, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's decision to hang up his boots. (04:20) La Liga recap: Valladolid the odd club out in six-way relegation fight (09:40) Serie A recap: Spezia and Hellas Verona to scrap it out in loser-goes-down playoff (15:40) Benzema bids adieu: Real Madrid's forward exodus; Kane, Osimhen & other options (25:30) Messi leaves PSG: Barca & La Liga need La Pulga (31:50) FA Cup final: ETH's stock rises, all hail Gundogan, Mount & Kane to Old Trafford rumors (40:30) DFB Pokal: Nkunku shines as RB Leipzig retain title (42:14) Legends depart: Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Mateu Lahoz bow out (48:00) Europa Conference League preview: Fiorentina v West Ham House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Fabrizio Romano reports on the French striker's lucrative offer to join Saudi side Al-Ittihad and what it could mean for Real Madrid. Plus, decision time looms for Lionel Messi, Jose Mourinho's next challenge and a preview of the Manchester derby-themed FA Cup final.   (01:26) Benzema's "advanced" talks to join Saudi Pro League (07:05) Modric not leaving Real Madrid; Busquets, Alba & Kante on Saudi radar (12:01) Messi to leave PSG, still no offer from Barcelona (16:40) Mourinho airs Roma frustrations after Europa League defeat (18:40) Hojlund and Man Utd's striker search (20:33) Bellingham update & transfer Q&A (23:50) U20 World Cup talk (28:30) PSG's post-Messi and Galtier rebuild, Mbappe's future (35:15) FA Cup final preview: Manchester rivals meet at Wembley House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Death, taxes and Sevilla winning the Europa League. Ian Paul Joy and Michael Lahoud discuss the La Liga side's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Roma, Jose Mourinho's perfect record in European finals coming to an end, the officiating in Budapest and much more besides. House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to Wednesday's epic matchup as six-time Europa League champions Sevilla face off against UEFA trophy finalist Jose Mourinho and his stubborn Roma side in Budapest. Plus, is Mauricio Pochettino the right man for Chelsea? And why don't more managers take sabbaticals like Luciano Spalletti? (02:13) Team news: Dybala & Spinazzola train with team, Roma lock things down (04:01) Sevilla & Roma's roads to Budapest (12:28) Roma, Fiorentina & Inter: Italian teams in UEFA finals (19:01) The Special One's European dominance: Mourinho's record in UEFA finals (22:47) Sevilla: The UEL specialists' topsy turvy season (27:40) Tammy Abraham talks Mou; Key battles; Predictions (34:10) Chelsea appoint Mauricio Pochettino: Good news for the Blues? (39:45) Lucaino Spalletti takes sabbatical after Napoli success House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Fabrizio Romano joins to discuss Manchester United's summer transfer plans as an uncertainty hangs over the future of the club's owners - the Glazers. Plus, Tottenham's protracted managerial search, changes at Napoli and three things to watch this weekend. (01:15) Man United transfer talk: Mount, Neymar rumors & club takeover, Dalot deal, Rice interest (07:50) Tottenham managerial vacancy, Harry Kane's future (15:18) Napoli's Spalletti replacement, Di Maria set to leave Juventus (18:01) Transfer Q&A: Jordi Alba, Ugarte, SMS, Bellingham & Vinicius Jr. (24:48) Serie A chaos: Juventus' points deduction, Roma's European aims (30:30) Dortmund on the brink in Bundesliga, Tuchel's Bavarian nightmare (42:33) PSG need one point, the heroes of Lens House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Manchester City already sealed the title but there's still plenty left to play for on the final week of the Premier League season. James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson discuss the still undecided European places, Bukayo Saka's new contract, if anyone can challenge the reigning champions next year, "fallen idols" Manchester United and Chelsea, and the nail-biting finish to the relegation fight. (01:11) Saka renews with Arsenal until 2027 season (04:50) What's left to play for on EPL's final week: Aston Villa's European hunt (10:12) Man City are champions: Is it getting boring? (18:02) Seagulls flying high: De Zerbi's impact & Brighton's recruitment (25:43) Man Utd v Chelsea: Neymar links, Poch's top priorities (36:50) Relegation fight: Squeaky bum time for Everton, Leicester & Leeds (44:50) Naming the Premier League manager of the season House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

With Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all set to leave at the end of the season, the stage is set for a busy summer of transfers in Merseyside. Fabrizio Romano joins to discuss Liverpool's midfield wishlist, Arsenal's rebuild, Tottenham managerial search, the tug-of-war between Barcelona and Bayern and much more. Plus, Ian Joy, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker preview three big things to watch this weekend.  (00:55) Italian teams in ALL the UEFA finals & bad times for Juventus (04:45) Liverpool quartet leaving, McAllister's price tag (09:20) Arsenal talk: Rice, Ramsdale, Cancelo (13:50) Tottenham's sporting director & manager shortlist (15:15) Toney & Brentford's options post-betting ban (17:55) Fabrizio Q&A: Kimmich, Loftus-Cheek, Bellingham (22:50) Coach Nigel Reo-Coker & soccer's lack of diversity (30:40) Liverpool v Aston Villa preview (34:20) Inter v Napoli & Serie A's Top 4 fight (35:34) Bayern v Leipzig & the Bundesliga's competition crisis House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Manchester City lived up their billing as the favorites to lift the Champions League trophy with a resounding 4-0 victory over reigning champions Real Madrid. Ian Joy, James Benge and Michael Lahoud marvel at a performance for the ages, analyze Los Blancos' capitulation and cast their gazes forward to the matchup against Inter in the final. Plus, more fun to come in the Europa League, Ivan Toney hit with a lengthy ban, and Coventry City reach the promotion playoff final. (02:49) Man City 4-0 Real Madrid: Bernardo Silva to the double, Pep's best team since Barca (09:01) Ancelotti's lineup: Militao in, Rudiger out; Kroos, midfield too passive (20:25) UCL final: What can Inter do to stop Man City? (26:01) The managers: Guardiola's legacy & future, Ancelotti in danger of chopping block (34:00) Europa League preview: Sevilla v Juventus; Leverkusen v Roma (41:58) Europa Conference League preview: AZ Alkmaar v West Ham; Basel v Fiorentina (45:15) Ivan Toney hit with 8-month ban for breaking FA betting rules (49:20) Championship playoffs: Coventry set up final date with Luton House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The Nerazzurri will return to the Champions League final for the first time since 2010 after seeing off crosstown rivals AC Milan 3-0 on aggregate. James Benge, Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson react to an historic night at the San Siro, consider the Rossoneri's short- and long-term future, and discuss Inter's chances in Istanbul. Plus, Pep Guardiola's legacy is on the line again, Folarin Balogun makes USMNT fans very happy, and Luton Town are a win away from the Premier League promised land. (01:34) Inter 1-0 AC Milan: Missed chances & Pioli's tactical mistakes (09:24) Inzaghi's defensive foundation, better without Skriniar? (14:30) Rafael Leao's big-game mentality (20:40) Milan's long-term outlook: young squad but Top 4 worries (24:45) Can Inter win the UCL final? (28:30) Man City v Real Madrid: Guardiola's legacy, Ancelotti's status (37:45) Folarin Balogun pledges for USMNT: Reims form & club future (45:40) Championships playoffs: Luton Town sink Sunderland House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Manchester City, on course for an historic treble, have not lost a European fixture at the Etihad since 2015, but if there's one team that can spoil the party it's Real Madrid. Elsewhere, Inter are in the driver's seat after their shutout win in last week's Milan derby first leg. Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker get into the week's Champions League semi-final second legs and discuss the Europa League and Europa Conference League action. (01:55) 21 years since Zidane's Hampden volley (05:32) Man City v Real Madrid: Difference makers, the Gundogan factor (13:32) The Etihad fortress, Camavinga's injury, the Vini or Haaland debate (23:18) Inter v AC Milan: Rossoneri Top 4 woes, Nerazzurri depth & defense (35:05) Serie A's European renaissance & UEFA coefficients (40:40) Paul Pogba's fresh injury setback  (49:40) Europa League & Europa Conference League predictions House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

While it's been a tough week for AC Milan on the pitch, it's been a great one off it with Rafael Leao agreeing to contract extension. Fabrizio Romano has the latest transfer news updates including the Portuguese star's decision to stay in Serie A, Chelsea's ongoing talks with Mauricio Pochettino, Barcelona's wage bill balancing act and much more. Plus, Ian Joy and Michael Lahoud react to Gary Neville's candid comments about the state of Manchester United and look ahead to a weekend stacked with storylines.   (01:57) Rafael Leao's new Milan deal, Maignan & Onana interest (06:44) Chelsea updates: Poch, Caicedo, Joao Felix swap deal rumors, expiring contracts (12:40) Bellingham destined for Real Madrid, Mbappe swoop rumors (15:30) Barcelona: Messi open season, Busquets bows out, Ansu wants to stay (19:30) Man Utd eyeing backup GK; Next steps for Neymar & Cancelo (23:19) Gary Neville talks Man Utd transfers & takeover (28:50) EFL Championship playoffs preview (31:36) Barcelona can clinch La Liga 🏆 (33:00) Milan clubs fight for Top 4 House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The first leg of the Milan Champions League semifinal derby went the way of Inter with Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scoring early to secure a 2-0 aggregate lead. James Benge, Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack a rough night for the Rossoneri and discuss the impact Rafael Leao's absence had on the tie. Plus, James stands by his 'Man City to win it all' take, Europa League and Europa Conference League previews, and the crew imagines what a Jose Mourinho-led PSG would look like. (01:30) AC Milan 0-2 Inter: Inzaghi's men on the verge of Istanbul final (12:20) Theo Hernandez's strengths & weaknesses  (14:55) VAR overturns Inter penalty: Did Lautaro dive? (19:01) The importance of Rafael Leao: the injury & new contract talk (26:01) James' Real Madrid v Man City thoughts (32:32) Europa League preview: Mou v Xabi, Sevilla's competition (38:49) Can West Ham clinch the Conference League?  House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Vinicius Junior and Kevin De Bruyne cancelled each other out with a wonder goal apiece and left things wide open in the tie. Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson sink their teeth into Tuesday's thrilling Champions League semifinal first leg draw between Real Madrid and Manchester City. Plus, can AC Milan survive without Rafael Leao and is Lionel Messi Saudi Arabia-bound? (02:01) Real Madrid 1-1 Man City: Bernabeu on tenterhooks in epic draw (09:30) Key battles: Rudiger nullifies Haaland, Carvajal v Grealish drama (19:10) Second half analysis: Man City's defensive wobbles (23:36) Can the Etihad replicate atmosphere at the Bernabeu? (28:55) Weekend fixtures: Guardiola's Everton head ache (36:01) Milan derby preview: question marks over Rafael Leao (43:40) Messi returns to PSG training amid Saudi links House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Manchester City travel to the Bernabeu in frightening form, but no team is capable of imitating the mighty Real Madrid. Elsewhere, Milan prepares for a long week of hope and anguish as the Red and Blue halves of the city duke it out for a ticket to Istanbul. Ian Joy, Michael Lahoud and James Benge look ahead to the Champions League semi-final first leg matchups and discuss the Europa League and Europa Conference League action. (03:48) Real Madrid v Man City: Copa Del Rey win, two teams improved (08:12) How to stop Haaland & company, the Rodrygo & Vini threat (13:08) Lifting the Yaya curse: Guardiola's tactical evolution (18:45) Napoli clinch the Scudetto! (20:52) Milan v Inter: Top 4 race, Leao injury, Inzaghi's bench (31:25) Roma v Leverkusen: Mourinho v Xabi Alonso (36:20) Juventus v Sevilla preview (39:40) Europa Conference League preview House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

The San Siro is braced for a showdown like no other as AC Milan and Inter compete for local bragging rights and place in the Champions League final. Ian Paul Joy, Francesco Porzio and Mike Grella discuss the Derby Della Madonnina rivalry ahead of a highest-of-stakes clash between two giants of the Italian and European game.  (01:46) Napoli's chance to end 33-year Scudetto drought (09:05) Serie's A Top 4 fight: Inter hitting form, Milan in danger (16:12) The Milan derby: history, ultra culture, the San Siro (23:01) UCL vs. Serie A: the bracket (28:20) Milan v Inter key battles: the midfield, take-on attempts & Rafael Leao (34:35) The Milan derby dream team: Combined starting XIs House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg 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, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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