House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

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Fabrizio Romano talks Chelsea targets, Kante's last BIG contract, Liverpool's January plans, more | Transfer News & Mailbag Show (Soccer 10/19) Oct 19, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy for the inaugural episode of House of Champions to discuss the many uncertainties hanging over Chelsea's squad as Denis Zakaria, Hakim Ziyech and N'Golo Kante look for clarity on their futures. Plus, Fab answers questions about Aston Villa, Barcelona, Liverpool and more clubs.

(00:47) -- Welcome to House of Champions!

(03:26) -- Potter speaks on Zakaria's lack of minutes

(07:26) -- Nkunku and Joe Shields deals almost ready

(09:58) -- What next for Slonina and Ziyech?

(13:20) -- Kante fast approaching free agency

(15:21) -- Liverpool's January targets

(16:41) -- Arsenal reinforcements, Poch in for Stevie G?

(19:20) -- Kai Havertz suitors, Barça's wage reductions

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Introducing 'House of Champions: A CBS Sports Daily Soccer Podcast' Oct 19, 2022

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A daily CBS Sports podcast for diehard and casual fans of elite men’s soccer alike, covering the biggest storylines from the world’s game with passion, personality and expertise. CBS Soccer host and insider Ian Paul Joy is joined by a crack team to bring you the latest from Europe and beyond with in-depth analysis, strong opinions and exclusive interviews. And the peerless Fabrizio Romano provides the inside scoop from the transfer market. House of Champions is your one and only stop for your daily soccer fix.

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Trust issues at Man Utd, Klopp talks ceilings, Ruud awakening for Arsenal? | Midweek Preview & Predictions (Soccer 10/18) Oct 18, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to a busy midweek of action in the Premier League, La Liga, the Europa League, the Coppa Italia and beyond. Plus, the guys discuss Jurgen Klopp's comments about Man City, PSG and Newcastle being able to spend whatever they like on players as well as Eddie Howe's retort to the Liverpool boss and Steven Gerrard's tenure at Aston Villa.

(01:55) -- Man Utd vs. Tottenham

(16:55) -- Klopp calls out Newcastle's financial advantage

(33:38) -- Should Aston Villa part ways with Stevie G?

(42:30) -- Premier League roundup: Trap game for Chelsea?

(44:51) -- Arsenal vs. PSV: To remote or not to remote, that is the question

(49:25) -- Coppa Italia, La Liga, MLS Playoffs

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Ballon d'Or 2022: The Year of Benzema & Putellas | Reaction Pod (Soccer 10/17) Oct 17, 2022

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Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack Monday's ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet where 34-year-old Karim Benzema scooped the first Ballon d'Or of his career while Barcelona's Alexia Putelllas retained the women's crown for the second year running.

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Fabrizio Romano talks Barcelona's financial situation, Benzema's Ballon d'Or clause, more | Transfer News & Notes (Soccer 10/17) Oct 17, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano discusses the financial balancing act at Barcelona as the club deals with huge salaries while facing the prospect of missing out on Champions League knockout stage money. Plus, there's more to come from Karim Benzema at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe addresses the PSG exit rumors, and Thiago Silva is considering his options.

(01:20) -- El Clasico: Fab is in love with Ancelotti

(02:25) -- Barça not worried despite financial strain

(07:50) -- Benzema contract, Kroos' retirement plans

(13:40) -- Mbappe denies January transfer wish

(16:35) -- Transfer watch: Thiago Silva, Marcus Rashford, Jonathan David

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Real Madrid cruise in El Clasico, Liverpool awaken at Anfield, more | Weekend Recap & Analysis (Soccer 10/16) Oct 16, 2022

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With Karim Benzema widely expected to scoop the Ballon d'Or on Monday, the Frenchman had extra cause to celebrate on Sunday as Real Madrid compounded Barcelona's painful week with a 3-1 thumping. Ian Paul Joy and Nigel Reo-Coker recap the action from the Bernabeu before welcoming in Jonathan Johnson to discuss PSG's victory in Le Classique. Plus, Mohamed Salah was on target as Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the season, Cristiano Ronaldo was unimpressed at Old Trafford, and Napoli keep on winning.

(01:58) -- El Clasico: Los Blancos dominant midfield, Xavi under pressure

(13:22) -- Ballon d'Or 2022: Benzema is the only logical choice

(19:12) -- PSG beat Marseille: Ney scores, Mbappe focuses on football

(25:02) -- Jonathan's Aston Villa rant

(31:43) -- Liverpool frustrate Man City: Guardiola's tactics, Haaland's foul, understanding Nunez

(46:35) -- Premier League roundup: Arsenal show grit, Toney on fire, Ronaldo benched

(51:35) -- Serie A: Napoli win again, Juventus edge derby

(53:30) -- Bundesliga: Bayern Munich prove Ian wrong

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Barça in crisis ahead of El Clasico, Anfield welcomes Haaland, Le Classique, more! | Weekend Preview & Predictions (Soccer 10/14) Oct 14, 2022

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El Clasico, Erling Haaland at Anfield, Le Classique and that's just for starters. Ian Paul Joy, James Benge and Nigel Reo-Coker look ahead to a weekend stacked with marquee games.

(01:29) -- Real Madrid v Barcelona: Pressure on Los Cules

(20:48) -- Atletico Madrid need fresh ideas

(24:25) -- Liverpool v Man City: Klopp's biggest test

(36:01) -- Premier League roundup

(39:58) -- PSG v Marseille: Mbappe drama overshadows Le Classique

(45:30) -- Derby della Mole: Torino's time to shine over Juve?

(53:01) -- Bundesliga roundup: Bayern still too dominant

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Barcelona on the brink as Napoli, Bayern Munich & Club Brugge advance | Champions League Recap & Analysis (Soccer 10/12) Oct 12, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson unpack Wednesday's Champions League matchday 4 action beginning with the six-goal thriller at Camp Nou which leaves Barcelona in serious danger of missing out on the last 16.

(01:44) -- Barca on the brink after Inter draw

(16:02) -- Big up Club Brugge & is Joao Felix wasted at Atleti?

(29:40) -- Mbappe vs. PSG: The saga drags on

(40:02) -- Liverpool hit seven at Ibrox: Are they back?

(49:01) -- Napoli the UCL dark horse

(51:50) -- Still all to play for in Group D

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Mbappe wants out of PSG, Chelsea cruise in Milan, Juve near rock bottom, more! | Champions League Recap & Analysis (Soccer 10/11) Oct 11, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and James Benge discuss Chelsea's win at the San Siro and whether Fikayo Tomori's game-changing red card was the right call. Plus, reaction to Juventus' latest mishap on the continental stage and Jonathan Jonathan reports on the drama surrounding Kylian Mbappe following PSG's hard-fought draw at Parc des Princes. All that and more on the latest Que Golazo.

(03:13) -- Milan 0-2 Chelsea: Tomori red card costs Rossoneri

(15:50) -- Chelsea lose Reece James to injury

(19:01) -- Group F: Werner lights up Celtic Park, Rudiger rescues Real Madrid

(24:40) -- PSG 1-1 Benfica: Mbappe drama overshadows game

(37:35) -- Maccabi Haifa 2-0 Juventus: Allegri backed after Israel defeat

(45:05) -- Group G: Bellingham scores, Man City don't

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Champions League Preview: Barcelona in need vs. Inter, Chelsea's San Siro test, PSG without Messi, more! (Soccer 10/10) Oct 10, 2022

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With the Champions League group stage at the halfway point, Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson take stock of the standings and predict how things will shake out over the next three matchdays. Then it's one with the usual business of previewing this week's games as Barcelona look to turn their fortunes around at home, AC Milan and Chelsea duke it out, and Ajax seek revenge over still perfect Napoli.

(02:23) -- How the groups look on matchday 4

(07:35) -- Group H: PSG v Benfica, Maccabi Haifa v Juventus

(20:50) -- Group E: Milan v Chelsea, Dinamo v Salzburg

(27:59) -- Group F: Celtic v Leipzig, Shakhtar v Real Madrid

(30:09) -- Group G: Dortmund v Sevilla, Copenhagen v Man City

(40:30) -- Group C: Barcelona v Inter, Viktoria Plzen v Bayern Munich

(47:30) -- Group A: Rangers v Liverpool, Napoli v Ajax

(52:14) -- Group B: Leverkusen v Porto, Atletico Madrid v Club Brugge

(59:10) -- Group D: Sporting v Marseille, Tottenham v Frankfurt

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