House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

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Super Sunday in Serie A, the Madrid derby, the return of the Premier League, more | Weekend Preview & Predictions (Soccer 9/16) Sep 16, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and James Benge look ahead to the final round of European club fixtures before the September international window beginning with Sunday's double-header in Italy where AC Milan host an in-form Napoli side, and Atalanta are on the road to face Roma. Plus, Atletico Madrid look to upset their imperious neighbors, there's banana skin potential for Man City at Molineux, and much more!

(03:14) -- AC Milan vs. Napoli: High praise for Giroud, Kvaradona & Kim

(15:06) -- Roma vs. Atalanta: Mou's fearsome trident, no European distractions for La Dea

(24:33) -- Atleti vs. Real Madrid: "When in doubt, kick 'em!"

(32:25) -- The EPL is back: Tottenham vs. Leicester

(38:08) -- Wolves vs. Man City: Reality check for Pep & co.?

(44:14) -- Continental roundup: Lyon vs. PSG, Dortmund vs. Schalke

(51:20) -- Reacting to England's World Cup kits

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The Haaland cheat code, Potter's Chelsea bow, Juve woes, more! | Champions League Recap & Analysis (Soccer 9/14) Sep 14, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, James Benge and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack Wednesday's Champions League offerings as Erling Haaland had the last laugh against Dortmund, Graham Potter was held to a draw on his Chelsea managerial debut, and Juventus were the odd team out on an otherwise good day for Italian teams. Plus, Real Madrid get the business done again, PSG eventually win out comfortably in Israel, and more thoughts on Todd Boehly's controversial comments.

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Bayern rain on Lewy's homecoming, elation at Anfield, Boehly's big ideas, more! | Champions League Recap & Analysis (Soccer 9/13) Sep 13, 2022

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There were no goals for Robert Lewandowski on his Allianz Arena return as Barcelona's wasteful first half cost them, while Jurgen Klopp's men secured a last-gasp win at Anfield. Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud react to both of these games and the rest of Tuesday's Champions League action. Plus, Todd Boehly has big plans for Chelsea... and the rest of the Premier League.

(01:23) -- Bayern rain on Lewy's homecoming

(12:10) -- Inter Milan are up and running

(15:45) -- Liverpool beat Ajax at the death

(22:10) -- Big opportunity for Napoli at Ibrox

(25:55) -- Sporting deflate Tottenham, Conte's UCL record

(33:44) -- Marseille's UCL misery continues

(37:23) -- Brugge top of Group B, Levekusen beat Atleti

(42:42) -- Todd Boehly's bold plans for football & thoughts on Tuchel

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UEFA Champions League preview: Lewandowski v Bayern Munich, Haaland v Dortmund, pressure on Liverpool, Chelsea, Juventus, more! (Soccer 9/12) Sep 12, 2022

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All eyes will be on Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland on matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League campaign with both strikers squaring off against their former clubs. Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud preview Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona and Manchester City vs. Dortmund as well as the rest of the week's must-watch UCL games on the latest Que Golazo.

(01:35) -- Barça & Lewy v Bayern

(12:30) -- Man City & Haaland v Dortmund

(19:12) -- Liverpool in need v Ajax

(30:50) -- Rangers v Napoli, rescheduled games

(34:58) -- Potter's Chelsea debut

(43:20) -- Milan v Dinamo

(44:45) -- Real Madrid v Leipzig

(53:25) -- Final thoughts

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Liverpool missed out on Tchouameni | Fabrizio Romano unpacks the Reds' transfer window (Soccer 9/12) Sep 12, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss Liverpool's slow start to the season, the club's summer transfer window, and what the future holds in store for Jurgen Klopp's squad.

(03:20) -- Liverpool's UCL shocker

(04:42) -- Failed pursuit of Tchouameni

(05:55) -- Bellingham next summer's target?

(07:19) -- Arthur and midfield issues

(09:20) -- Expiring contracts: Negotiations ongoing with Keita & Ox

(11:01) -- Napoli's "perfect strategy" & Kvaratskhelia's incredible start

(16:29) -- Diego Costa completes Wolves move

(18:30) -- Big changes at Chelsea: Potter, missed targets, Kante extension

(25:05) -- Arsenal eyeing Shakthar star Mudryk

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The Continental Roundup: Juventus drama, Bayern Munich slip up again, Betis beat Villarreal, more! | Weekend Recap & Analysis (Soccer 9/11) Sep 11, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud react to Sunday's barnstormer in Turin where Salernitana compounded Juventus' slow start to the season in an end-to-end game. Can Max Allegri turn things around? And can Dusan Vlahovic replicate his Fiorentina form? Plus, Napoli get the job done again, Monza finally put a point on the board, more domestic wobbles out of Bayern Munich, and even without Benzema Real Madrid look scary!

(01:40) -- Juventus 2-2 Salernitana: Allegri under fire, Vlahovic struggling

(09:20) -- Napoli beat Spezia, Rangers trip rescheduled

(14:25) -- AC Milan win but lose Leao to red card, Monza's poor start

(22:05) -- Is Bayern Munich's dominance finally slipping?

(29:10) -- Bundesliga roundup: Union Berlin leapfrog Freiburg, Leipzig win with Rose

(39:45) -- Real Betis 1-0 Villarreal, Asensio sulks as Madrid trounce Mallorca

(46:40) -- Can Barcelona compete on two fronts?

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Premier League postponed, Napoli's hot start, Rose's Leipzig philosophy, Griezmann drama, more! | Weekend Preview (Soccer 9/9) Sep 09, 2022

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Chelsea appoint Potter: What next for the Blues and Brighton? | Instant Reaction (Soccer 9/8) Sep 08, 2022

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson discuss Chelsea's new ownership group's decision to replace Thomas Tuchel with Graham Potter. Can the former Brighton coach cope with bigger egos? Should Todd Boehly have opted for a 'bigger' name? What does it all mean for Christian Pulisic and the high-flying Seagulls?

(01:01) -- Thank you, farewell and best of luck, LME!

(04:10) -- Potter to Chelsea... here we go!

(09:15) -- Did PSG experience ruin Pochettino's stock?

(14:25) -- Analyzing Potter's work at Brighton

(23:35) -- Good new for Captain America?

(26:22) -- Candidates for the Brighton job

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Liverpool humbled in Naples, Ajax rinse Rangers, Bayern & Barça cruise, more! | Champions League Recap & Analysis (Soccer 9/7) Sep 07, 2022

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Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud pick over Wednesday's UEFA Champions League action beginning with Group A where Napoli made light work of Jurgen Klopp's disjointed Reds, and Ajax showed they are still a force on the European stage. Plus, Robert Lewandowski put on another show at Camp Nou, Bayern Munich won on the road, Richarlison broke his Tottenham duck, and there was injury time madness at the Metropolitano Stadium.

(02:15) -- Napoli ask questions of Liverpool / Klopp's seventh season struggles

(13:19) -- Rangers overrun in Amsterdam

(19:02) -- Inter outplayed by Bayern / Is Inzaghi in trouble?

(23:50) -- Lewy hat-trick / Who forgot about Ferran Torres?

(28:55) -- Tottenham huff and puff vs. Marseille

(35:15) -- Sporting expose Frankfurt frailties

(36:10) -- Griezmann at the death... will Simeone use him more?

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🚨 Chelsea SACK Tuchel: Is Potter the right man to manage the Blues? (Soccer 9/7) Sep 07, 2022

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Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and James Benge discuss Thomas Tuchel's dismissal as Chelsea coach, what it means for Christian Pulisic, and the list of potential replacements to take charge of the Blues. Plus, RB Leipzig are also in search of a new manager after relieving Dominic Tedesco of his duties.

(02:45) -- Boehly's baffling decision

(6:35) -- Where it went wrong for Tuchel

(13:30) -- Neutral news for Pulisic

(14:20) -- Potter leading the replacement race

(19:25) -- Leipzig sack Tedesco.. will Lopetegui be next?

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