House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

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Exclusive Interview: Barcelona president Joan Laporta talks finances, Frenkie De Jong, Lionel Messi, more (Soccer 8/1) Aug 01, 2022

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Joan Laporta joins CBS Sports' Nico Cantor and Ben Jacobs for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of FC Barcelona. The Barça president discusses the first team's incredible transfer window, the various financial mechanisms being deployed to help the club avoid bankruptcy, his "moral debt" to Lionel Messi, the upcoming season and much more.

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Ronaldo! De Jong! Antony! Sesko! | Manchester United transfer talk with Fabrizio Romano (Soccer 7/29) Jul 29, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to report on the Red Devils' turbulent summer transfer window as Erik ten Hag continues to look for reinforcements ahead of the new season.

(03:15) -- Frenkie De Jong's dilemma

(09:20) -- Ronaldo determined to leave

(16:17) -- Ajax not letting go of Antony

(18:29) -- Is Sesko the solution?

(20:01) -- Rashford, De Gea, Dalot

(23:250 -- Rating Man Utd's window

(27:30) -- Chelsea, Leeds, Aston Villa

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Roma's Dybala master stroke, Neymar's court date, the return of the Scottish Premiership | Continental News (Soccer 7/28) Jul 28, 2022

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Paulo Dybala was an unwanted man for a while, but now 'La Joya' has found an unlikely new home in Rome. Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and special guest Robin Bairner discuss the Argentine's move and what it means for the Scudetto race. Plus, Neymar is in the headlines again for the wrong reasons and the Scottish Premiership gets set for the start of the 2022/23 season.

(02:56) -- What Dybala means for Roma

(11:38) -- Has the Serie A competition weakened?

(15:53) -- Neymar corruption case, Meunier comments

(22:25) -- Celtic still the team to beat?

(28:47) -- Gio's first full season at Rangers

(33:34) -- Americans, other SPFL hopefuls

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The Premier League's Promoted Trio: Getting to know Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth & Fulham (Soccer 7/27) Jul 27, 2022

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Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Fulham are no strangers to the Premier League, but familiarity of the English top flight alone won't be enough to keep them out of the relegation scrap. Jonathan Johnson, James Benge and Michael Lahoud analyze each of the EPL's newly-promoted sides and whether they can survive the drop or not.

(02:43) -- Big spenders Nottingham Forest

(15:08) -- Bournemouth's quiet summer

(25:12) -- Silva returns with the Cottagers

(36:02) -- EPL relegation predictions

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Making sense of Barcelona's finances: Will Laporta's plan backfire? (Soccer 7/26) Jul 26, 2022

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Selling TV and naming rights, asking players to take salary reductions, and spending big on new signings. FC Barcelona's summer activity has most of us scratching our heads in confusion, but president Joan Laporta seems convinced that everything will come out roses. Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson discuss what's behind the Catalan club's financial high-wire act. Plus, where would Cristiano Ronaldo joining Atletico Madrid rank in the biggest betrayals in history?

(02:21) -- Barça's finances & Laporta's return

(06:45) -- Levers, FFP & the Super League

(15:40) -- Frenkie De Jong & wage cuts

(21:18) -- Should UEFA, La Liga intervene?

(27:11) -- Ronaldo to Atletico Madrid rumors

(31:05) -- The greatest transfer betrayals of all time

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What if Kounde joins Barcelona? | Chelsea transfer talk with Fabrizio Romano (Soccer 7/25) Jul 25, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson for a deep dive analysis on the Blues' activity during the summer transfer window as the battle to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla looks to be tipping in Barcelona's favor. Plus, Thomas Tuchel takes aim at wantaway players after preseason Arsenal defeat, and is Armando Broja the man to replace Romelu Lukaku?

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Tielemans? Zinchenko? Mystery Winger? Unpacking Arsenal's transfer window with Fabrizio Romano (Soccer 7/22) Jul 22, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson to discuss Mikel Arteta and Edu's work in the transfer market as the Gunners continue to look for reinforcements ahead of the 2022/23 season.

(01:04) -- Tielemans waiting for bid, Milinkovic-Savic unlikely

(05:54) -- Zinchenko signing in "matter of hours"

(06:40) -- Leno move? Saka renewal? Paqueta offer?

(10:40) -- Who is the mystery winger?

(13:25) -- Returning loanees: Torreira, Hector Bellerin, Saliba, Nelson

(15:12) -- Bye bye Pepe and Tavares?

(16:15) -- Is there a market for Xhaka?

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Everton's preseason from Hell: Are the Toffees destined for the drop? | Relegation Predictions (Soccer 7/21) Jul 21, 2022

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Was Wednesday's ignominious defeat to Minnesota United a sign of things to come in the upcoming Premier League campaign, or is it ludicrous to read so much into a preseason friendly? Jonathan Johnson and James Benge discuss the state of the Merseyside team and whether Frank Lampard can steer them clear of another relegation scrap this time around. Plus, which three teams will sit bottom of the table at the end of May?

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Rodri Exclusive Interview | Talking Man City, Haaland, Premier League, more! (Soccer 7/19) Jul 19, 2022

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Spain international and Manchester City midfielder Rodri joins James Benge to discuss his contract extension, switching up the team's playing style, and the Sky Blues' objectives for the upcoming season.

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Fabrizio Romano: Ronaldo denies Sporting rumors, Ibra extends with AC Milan, Roma pick up free agent Dybala | Transfer News & Notes (Soccer 7/18) Jul 18, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano reports on Cristiano Ronaldo's ongoing efforts to leave Manchester United amid rumors he could return to his boyhood club, Sporting CP, on loan. Plus, Roma strike a deal with Paulo Dybala while Zlatan Ibrahimovic sticks around Milan for another season.

(01:02) -- Ronaldo shoots down Lisbon homecoming talk

(03:31) -- Cause for optimism at Manchester United?

(04:58) -- Roma land Dybala, Juventus look for defenders

(10:58) -- Lewandowski joins Barcelona; De Jong & Memphis news

(15:38) -- Chelsea & Barça fight for Kounde

(17:10) -- AC Milan, Renato, Elmas, Ibrahimovic

(21:08) -- Zinchenko "really close" but Arsenal might miss out on Tielemans

(22:20) -- Broja nearing Hammers, Kimpembe to Chelsea?

(24:12) -- Maddison to Spurs rumors

(24:50) -- Leeds United news

If you support the show, please nominate ‘Qué Golazo' for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the "Sports" Category: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/

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Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @MikeLahoud, @JimmyConrad, @FabrizioRomano,@Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @heathpearce, @LRoman32,

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