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Breaking down Arsenal and Tottenham's transfer windows | North London derby special with Fabrizio Romano (Soccer 9/28) Sep 28, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to give the inside scoop on how the two giants of north London navigated the summer transfer window and what they plan to do when the market reopens in January.

(01:20) -- Arsenal happy with Balogun loan

(03:28) -- How Jesus joined the Gunners

(05:16) -- Tielemans, Paqueta, Rafinha

(07:10) -- Arteta wants a midfielder

(09:43) -- Kulusevski contract negotiations

(11:06) -- Why did Richarlison join Spurs?

(14:40) -- Son never in danger, Bryan Gil's Valencia saga

(16:10) -- Bayern dream of Harry Kane

(17:40) -- The race for Dortmund's English whizz

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Spain reach the Final Four, Brazil are World Cup ready, USMNT problems persist | UEFA Nations League & International Friendlies Recap & Analysis (Soccer 9/27) Sep 27, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy and Nigel Reo-Coker discuss Spain's last-gasp win over Portugal and what the result tells us about the Iberian neighbors ahead of the World Cup. Plus, Jonathan Johnson joins from Parc des Princes after witnessing Brazil's latest demolition job and the guys pick over the USMNT's dismal display against Saudi Arabia.

(02:05) -- Morata sends Spain to Nations League semis

(10:35) -- Nations League Tuesday roundup

(15:42) -- Brazil put five past Tunisia

(28:20) -- More USMNT struggles, Iran are no slouches

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England & Germany share the spoils in six-goal thriller | UEFA Nations League Recap & Analysis (Soccer 9/26) Sep 26, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, James Benge and Nigel Reo-Coker react to Monday's goal-fest at Wembley where England and Germany closed out the Nations League campaign with a 3-3 draw. Plus, Italy, Croatia and Netherlands are through to the semis, Denmark expose France's issues, and should Wales be worried?

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Fabrizio Romano: Haaland-like race for Bellingham, Munich dreaming about Kane, Gundogan's open situation, more! | England vs. Germany transfer news special (Soccer 9/26) Sep 26, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss the options available to Dortmund whizz Jude Bellingham, what the future holds for Ilkay Gündogan, and Bayern Munich's admiration of Harry Kane. All that and more on the latest Que Golazo.

(00:40) -- Breaking News: Denayer on the move!

(01:51) -- Analyzing Italy's "surprising" win over England

(06:02) -- Dortmund want big bucks for Bellingham

(10:49) -- Toney's rising price tag

(13:01) -- How Werner ended up back at Leipzig

(14:52) -- Gundogan's expiring City deal

(17:51) -- Support for Nagelsmann amid rough Bayern start

(19:50) -- Harry Kane: Bayern's "perfect striker"

(22:13) -- Can West Ham keep Declan Rice?

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England relegated, Germany humiliated, USMNT fans infuriated | UEFA Nations League & International Friendlies Recap & Analysis (Soccer 9/23) Sep 23, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and James Benge unpack Friday's showdown at the San Siro where Italy once again condemned the Three Lions to defeat. Plus, Hungary subject Hansi Flick to his first loss as Germany's boss, Brazil put on a show against Ghana, and Japan expose Gregg Berhalter's system. All that and more on today's Que Golazo!

(01:34) -- Southgate's loyalty issues, what to make of Italy

(22:04) -- Worrying times for Germany, props to Hungary

(32:02) -- Hats off to evergreen Giroud

(35:35) -- Tite terrifying Brazil team

(41:53) -- USMNT bullied by Japan, Pulisic's injury problems

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How good are Brazil and Argentina? | World Cup Deep Dive: Conmebol Edition (Soccer 9/22) Sep 22, 2022

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Is this the year that a South American team ends Europe's 20-year dominance on the World Cup stage? Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker check in on Brazil and Argentina as the two giants of Conmebol prepare for Qatar 2022.

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Chelsea snubbed: How the Red Bull group torpedoed Freund deal | Fabrizio Romano Transfer News & Notes (Soccer 9/21) Sep 21, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss the stunning development in Chelsea's search for a new sporting director after Christoph Freund turned down the London club to remain at Red Bull Salzburg. Plus, the story behind Denis Zakaria's move from Juventus, Jorginho's future and what Graham Potter's appointment means for Christian Pulisic.

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France in turmoil, uncertainty over Southgate, don't count out Germany, more! | FIFA World Cup European Team Deep Dive (Soccer 9/20) Sep 20, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker take a temperature check of the eight European teams with the shortest odds of winning the World Cup later this year. Will Kylian Mbappe's image rights issues and mounting injuries destabilize Les Bleus? Can England go the distance with Gareth Southgate? And are Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernando Santos holding Portugal back? All that and more on the latest Que Golazo!

(02:15) -- Worrying signs for France: Mbappe dispute & injuries to the old guard

(17:47) -- Is Southgate holding England back?

(30:10) -- Spain good but lacking in goals

(34:37) -- Which Germany can we expect under Flick?

(40:10) -- Belgium: Is it too late for the 'Golden Generation'?

(45:58) -- Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo issue

(49:10) -- LVG's last dance with the Dutch

(51:45) -- Denmark and the return of Eriksen

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Fabrizio Romano: The fight over Griezmann's loan deal, Allegri's Juve future, more! | Transfer News & Notes (Soccer 9/19) Sep 19, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss the dispute between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid over Antoine Griezmann's loan deal. Plus, Max Allegri's status as Juventus' manager and Chelsea's latest hire.

(01:56) -- Griezmann's loan deal: Atleti & Barça's differing interpretations

(10:20) -- Juventus in crisis: Is Allegri too expensive to sack?

(16:15) -- Inzaghi's Inter struggles

(20:15) -- Chelsea close in on Christoph Freund

(27:20) -- Brighton appoint Roberto De Zerbi

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Napoli edge AC Milan, Real Madrid rule El Derbi, Juve, Inter & Bayern in crisis, more! | Weekend Recap & Analysis (Soccer 9/18) Sep 18, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Heath Pearce breakdown all the action and talking points from a weekend of stellar European domestic fixtures which saw Napoli take maximum points at the San Siro as Serie A's other traditional powerhouses all suffered defeat. Plus, La Liga's handling of racist abuse comes under scrutiny following Real Madrid's win in El Derbi, Bayern Munich's issues continue, and a teenager makes history in the Premier League.

(02:06) -- AC Milan 1-2 Napoli: Dest's baptism of fire

(08:30) -- Roma 0-1 Atalanta: Tammy's missed chances

(22:05) -- Monza 1-0 Juventus: Allegri's problematic project

(30:53) -- Udinese 3-1 Inter: Is Inzaghi losing his touch?

(35:30) -- Augsburg 1-0 Bayern: Worrying times for Nagelsmann

(46:25) -- Atleti 1-2 Real Madrid: Racist chanting spoils El Derbi

(59:50) -- Premier League: Nwareni makes history, West Ham woes, Son shines for Spurs

(111:03) -- Bundesliga: Pefok takes Union Berlin top!

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