House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Jonathan Johnson joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the Ligue 1 coaching carousel as Lucien Favre takes the reins at OGC Nice and Christophe Galtier gets set to take the helm of Paris Saint-Germain. Plus, has the time come for Neymar to find a new home and which other PSG stars could find themselves on the chopping block before the season starts? Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spo...

Fabrizio Romano discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's position at Manchester United amid reports the Portuguese wants out. Plus, Todd Boehly's first days as Chelsea's sporting director, Tottenham's next transfer targets and more! (01:06) -- Ronaldo to Chelsea rumors (07:58) -- Spurs preparing Richarlison bid (09:51) -- Chelsea prioritize Sterling (12:20) -- Arsenal pushing for Lisandro & Raphinha (16:...

Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to report on the latest transfer news - including Man City's Gabriel Jesus nearing a move to Arsenal and PSG willing to listen to offers for Neymar Jr. (1:30) Brazilian News - Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison, Raphinha (5:15) Douglas Luiz News (6:55) Antony (9:07) Santos Neymar (10:58) - Paul Pogba to Juventus Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotif...

Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jonathan Johnson give their perspective on AC Milan after a great 2022 and analyze what the squad can accomplish in 2023. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on  Twitter: @quegolazopod , @lmechegaray , @MikeLahoud , @JimmyConrad , @FabrizioRomano , @Jon...

Luis Miguel Echegary, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson cover all things Ligue 1 on this episode highlighted by the happenings at PSG. First, they discuss the future of the managerial position at PSG and whether Galtier or Zidane is the right fit (1:30). Next, what will happen with Neymar (6:30)? Plus the guys evaluate the Mauricio Pochettino era (15:00). The crew covers Lyon (26:45) and Bordeau...

Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the ever-evolving situation at Chelsea where Romelu Lukaku is looking for the escape hatch, Raheem Sterling is a target, Gabriel Slonina remains on standby and long-time sporting director Marina Granovskaia is bidding adieu. Plus, the latest transfer news out of Barcelona, Newcastle United, Manchester United and beyond! (01:13) -- Chelsea, Luk...

Luis Miguel Echegaray, Michael Lahoud, Wiso Vazquez (@MexSoccerShow) and Peter Coates (@golazoargentino) dissect each of the four teams hoping to progress out of Group C in Qatar. Have Argentina peaked too early? Can El Tri break the 'quinto partido' curse? Is Robert Lewandowski Poland's only hope? Can Saudi Arabia make a statement on behalf of Asia? Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spo...

Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss Erik Ten Hag's first transfer window in charge of Manchester United. Can the Premier League giants convince Frenkie De Jong to leave Barcelona? Will Paul Pogba have the last laugh? How will the Dutch coach look to reinforce his squad? Plus, Romelu Lukaku nears Chelsea's exit door, Arsenal have a new Vieira to cheer, and Bayern Munich are makin...

FIFA has named the 16 cities that will host the 2026 World Cup which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Michael Lahoud react to the announcement, the venues that were overlooked and the expanded format that will see 48 nations compete in the greatest sporting event on earth. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Pod...

With FIFA set to announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup later this week, Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Phil Schoen revisit USA 1994 to assess that tournament's impact on the growth of the beautiful game in North America. (03:25) -- FIFA's controversial decision (09:10) -- How Americans reacted to hosting the World Cup (14:47) -- The dawn of Major League Soccer (19:35) -- MLS' DP...

Joel Campbell's early goal was enough for Los Ticos to punch their ticket to the 2022 World Cup as New Zealand, despite a valiant effort, fell short at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud tie a bow on the FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs and look ahead to the main event in Qatar. (02:11) -- Costa Rica complete the CONCACAF set (07:34) -- Chris Wood's...

With the summer transfer window in full swing, Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to separate the facts from the fiction. Is Zidane Zinedine a shoo-in to take charge of PSG? Which European giant will land the services of Gabriel Slonina? Is Gerard Pique surplus to requirements at Barcelona? What signings are Arsenal working on? Fabrizio answers all those questions and more! (02:36) -- Rep...

Luis Miguel Echegaray was supposed to celebrate his birthday with the gift of World Cup qualification, however, his beloved Peru were unable to get over the final hurdle in Monday's Intercontinental Playoff Final against the Socceroos, who will now face France, Denmark and Tunisia in Group D. Michael Lahoud and Jimmy Conrad unpack the drama from a tense game at the Al Rayyan Stadium, look ahead to...

The qualification process for the 2022 World Cup draws to a close next week as four teams meet in Qatar to battle it out for the last two remaining group stage spots. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Michael Lahoud analyze Australia, Peru, Costa Rica and New Zealand's strengths and weaknesses as each nation looks to stamp its ticket to the main event. Plus, the guys react to FIFA's ruling on the Byron Ca...

After a grueling qualification campaign, Senegal, Morocco, Cameroon, Tunisia and Ghana will fly the flag for the continent of Africa at the 2022 World Cup. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Michael Lahoud are joined by Maher Mezahi to discuss each of the five teams' chances. (2:25) -- How to improve CAF's qualification process (6:40) -- Senegal's Pot 3 disrespect (10:35) -- Morocco's player problems (18:2...

Wales face a tough task ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 64 years with England, USA and Iran all looking to rain on Team Cymru's parade. Luis Miguel Echegaray welcomes in former USMNT defender Heath Pearce, Arya Allahverdi of the Gol Bezan podcast and Welsh journalist Iolo Cheung to discuss each of their national team's chances in Qatar. (03:55) -- Wales are back, Gareth Bale's influen...

Fabrizio Romano answers fan questions and discusses the latest transfer stories from across Europe's top leagues, including Newcastle United's summer plans and Liverpool's purported interest in Christian Pulisic. (01:30) -- Milner extends, Mané wants out  (04:28) -- Liverpool not in talks for Pulisic (06:16) -- Newcastle's transfer targets (10:09) -- Bale taking his time to decide next steps (13:0...

It ended goalless in Kansas as the United States men's national team drew a talented Uruguay side, 0-0, in the final tune-up game ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League. Jimmy Conrad, Heath Pearce and Charlie Davies dissect Gregg Berhalter's lineup, debate the No. 9 spot and react to Wales beating Ukraine to clinch the last spot in Group B. Plus, Canada’s national men’s soccer team takes action over...

In one corner a Wales team looking to end a nation's 64-year absence from the World Cup. In the other corner, a Ukraine side that has captured the world's hearts amid the atrocities of a brutal war. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Michael Lahoud and British Ukrainian journalist Andrew Todos to look ahead to Sunday's high-stakes clash at the Cardiff City Stadium. (02:10) -- Does soccer matter to Ukrainians?...

Barcelona have been linked with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Franck Kessié this summer, but La Liga's strict financial rules make signing any new players extremely complicated. Meanwhile, the club is considering offers for Frenkie de Jong and a few other key members of Xavi's squad. Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the Catalan giants' plans and priorities ahead of a ch...

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. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podca...

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 outsid...

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 -- Lewandowsk...

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...

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 coll...