House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

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Ukraine outclass Scotland, Argentina lift more silverware | World Cup Playoff Semifinal & Finalissima Recap & Analysis (Soccer 6/1) Jun 01, 2022

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Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson unpack the drama from an emotionally-charged match at Hampden Park where Ukraine secured their passage to Sunday's UEFA World Cup playoff final with an impressive win over Scotland. Plus, reaction to Lionel Messi adding a second international trophy to his collection following Argentina's shutout win over Italy at Wembley.

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Scotland vs. Ukraine in World Cup Playoff, Italy vs. Argentina in the 2022 Finalissima | Previews, Predictions, More! (Soccer 5/31) May 31, 2022

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Hampden Park will be rocking on Wednesday as Scotland and Ukraine square off for the right to keep their FIFA World Cup hopes alive. Further south, in London, Italy and Argentina will go toe-to-toe with the aim of lifting the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions. Luis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to both games and discuss the fallout from Saturday's chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France.

"01:03" -- UEFA opens investigation into UCL final delay

"10:13" -- Scotland vs. Ukraine

"24:46" -- Wales warm-up with Lewandowski test

"30:20" -- Does the Nations League matter?

"35:09" -- The greatest Italy-Argentina XI of all time

"44:28" -- Final thoughts

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Fabrizio Romano: Bayern want Mané, Lewandowski wants out, Salah bides his time | Transfer News (Soccer 5/30) May 30, 2022

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Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss Sadio Mané's decision to leave Liverpool, Bayern Munich's pursuit of the Senegalese, and Robert Lewandowski eagerness to leave the Bundesliga club. Plus, Real Madrid's post-Project Mbappé plans, Ralf Rangnick's premature departure from Manchester United, and Ivan Perisic's move to Tottenham.

03:20 -- Bayern Munich want Mané

06:11 -- Lewandowski is done with Bayern

08:01 -- Salah aiming for free agency?

09:32 -- Exits, renewals & new arrivals at Real Madrid

13:44 -- What happened with Rangnick?

15:31 -- Barcelona's complicated transfer targets

16:54 -- Conte reunites with Perisic

19:10 -- Argentineans on the move

22:50 -- James Rodriguez rumors

23:45 -- Mexicans to watch

25:22 -- Aston Villa not alone in Bissouma interest

28:11 -- Final thoughts

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Real Madrid are the Kings of Europe, Liverpool are denied revenge | Champions League Final Recap & Analysis (Soccer 5/28) May 29, 2022

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It's official, nobody does the Champions League quite like Los Blancos! Vinicius Junior and Thibaut Courtois were the heroes on Saturday as the La Liga giants claimed their 14th European Cup/Champions League title at Stade de France. For Liverpool it was double heartbreak as Jurgen Klopp's 'mentality monsters' were unable to avenge the UCL final defeat of four years ago, while many traveling fans were unable to gain entry to the stadium due to security issues. Luis Miguel Echegaray is joined by Daniel Sturridge, Jimmy Conrad and Jonathan Johnson to unpack all the action from the French capital.

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Can Liverpool cause more Paris pain for Real Madrid? | Champions League Final Preview (Soccer 5/26) May 26, 2022

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The stage is set for an epic battle at the Stade de France as Liverpool and Real Madrid square off for the right to lift the grandest prize in European soccer - the Champions League trophy. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson, James Benge and Michael Lahoud look ahead to Saturday's big game.

03:22 -- UCL final combined XIs

06:43 -- The mood in Paris

13:48 -- Historical context: Two giants collide again

20:19 -- Liverpool injury concerns, Klopp's lineup options

32:38 -- Ancelotti the UCL specialist

42:48 -- Los Blancos' projected lineup

50:03 -- Who needs this more?

01:01:40 -- Who's winning the UCL?

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Roma, Mourinho make history in Tirana | UEFA Europa Conference League Final | Recap & Analysis (Soccer 5/25) May 25, 2022

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The inaugural season of the UEFA Europa Conference League is over and Roma are the champions! Luis Miguel Echegaray, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson unpack the action from a tightly-contested final between the Giallorossi and Feyenoord and tip their proverbial caps to continental final specialist Jose Mourinho.

01:50 -- Reflecting on the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas

07:05 -- Roma end title drought, Mourinho completes the set

19:04 -- Praise for Feyenoord

25:33 -- The first edition of the Conference League

31:07 -- Can other Italian teams push on in Europe?

34:40 -- Countdown to Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

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Jim Beglin returns to talk Liverpool, Real Madrid, Mbappe, more | Champions League Preview (Soccer 5/24) May 24, 2022

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After a disappointing weekend, Liverpool and Real Madrid will look to wash away the pain by lifting the Champions League trophy on Saturday. Jim Beglin joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss both teams' paths to Paris, their strengths and weaknesses, Kylian Mbappe's dramatic heel turn and more!

03:40 -- Highlight of the Champions League season

09:41 -- Mbappe snubbing Real Madrid

15:15 -- Key battles: The four corners

20:30 -- Thiago's race against time

26:00 -- Predictions & who needs it more?

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Fabrizio Romano Answers Your Transfer Questions: Mbappe's Decision, Ten Hag's Vision, Leeds United, More! (Soccer 5/23) May 23, 2022

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Kylian Mbappe staying at Paris Saint-Germain has thrown a spanner in the works of Florentino Perez's transfer plans. Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the implications for both clubs and more!

01:40 -- Mbappe & PSG's plans

07:08 -- Now what for Real Madrid?

10:24 -- Ten Hag's vision for Man Utd

13:45 -- Leeds, Rafinha, Aaronson

16:45 -- Barcelona, Dembele, Lewandoswki

18:29 -- Arsenal, Jesus, Tielemans

20:30 -- Morata & Saul return to Atleti

22:08 -- Chiellini nears MLS

23:05 -- Tottenham's UCL 'war chest'

24:30 -- Aston Villa bag Kamara

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Milan and Man City Clinch on Decision Day | Serie A and Premier League | Weekend Recap & Analysis (Soccer 5/22) May 22, 2022

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Manchester City needed to dig deep to close out the season at the Premier League summit, while AC Milan ended their 11-year wait for a Scudetto in emphatic fashion. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Michael Lahoud unpack all the final-day drama from England and Italy including the conclusions to race for European spots, the relegation battle and more!

03:09 -- AC Milan finish season in style

10:05 -- Man City comeback denies Liverpool

18:40 -- Tottenham are Champions League bound

22:55 -- Marsch and Leeds survive, Burnley go down

27:09 -- Mbappe overshadows Marseille's achievements

34:35 -- Leipzig's first silverware

38:05 -- Final thoughts

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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🚨 Mbappe REJECTS Real Madrid offer, decides to stay at PSG (Soccer 5/21) May 21, 2022

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The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga is over with the French superstar opting to remain at PSG despite the temptation of becoming a Real Madrid Galatico. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jonathan Johnson unpack the news.

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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