House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

The Gunners will need to do "something crazy" to convince the Serbian striker to leave Fiorentina midway through the season, according to Fabrizio Romano. Plus, Samuel Umtiti comes to Barcelona's rescue (01:19), Man Utd are playing hardball over Anthony Martial exit (04:15), Newcastle look outside of England for a defender (06:05), Lucas Digne to Aston Villa isn't confirmed yet (14:11), and José M...

Juventus rallied from behind to compound José Mourinho's woes, while top dogs Inter kept their winning streak alive against luckless Lazio. The Qué Golazo crew, along with friend of the pod Christine Cupo, relive a wild weekend of Serie A action. Plus, AFCON is up and running, Arsenal, like Newcastle before them, stumble at the first hurdle of the FA Cup, Real Madrid may have the best attacking du...

Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané... some of the biggest names from world soccer are converging on Cameroon to represent their countries at the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Luis Miguel Echegaray gets all the pre-tournament lowdown from Tosin Makinde, Maher Mezahi and Michael Lahoud.  Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and whe...

Consistency has been a major issue for Roma and Lazio this season, and if results don't start to improve, both clubs could soon be looking for new managers. The Qué Golazo crew looks ahead to Sunday's Covid-threatened Serie A games and discusses José Mourinho and Maurizio Sarri's imperiled positions (07:09). Plus, Man City suffer a setback ahead of the FA Cup third round (14:13), Pierre-Emerick Au...

Fabrizio Romano discusses Newcastle United's first transfer window under the club's new Saudi regime, beginning with the deal to bring Kieran Trippier to Tyneside. Plus, Philippe Coutinho could be following the Atletico Madrid defender back to the Premier League to join Aston Villa on loan. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else yo...

Lorenzo Insigne is set to become the highest paid player in MLS as Toronto FC close in on a deal for the Napoli forward. Luis Miguel Echegaray welcomes Chuck Booth and Matteo Bonetti to discuss the move from a financial, sporting and emotional standpoint. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué...

Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to explain why the USMNT phenom opted to join the relegation-threatened Bundesliga side despite having other offers on the table. Plus, the latest on Romelu Lukaku's sticky situation at Chelsea, Anthony Martial's plea to leave Manchester United, Joan Laporta's bullish comments about Barcelona being back, and Toronto FC's tempting offer for Lorenzo Insign...

With Romelu Lukaku dropped for disciplinary reasons, Chelsea had to dig deep against Liverpool to earn a point. But despite the spirited comeback draw by Christian Pulisic and company, the result leaves reigning champions Manchester City 10 points clear at the summit. The Qué Golazo crew discusses all the weekend's Premier League and LaLiga action, including Getafe's shock win over Real Madrid and...

The Que Golazo crew wraps up 2021 by discussing Romelu Lukaku's recent comments about being unhappy at Stamford Bridge as the Blues prepare for a six-pointer against Liverpool. Plus, can Arsenal keep the Premier League title race alive against Man City? Have Watford disrespected AFCON by refusing to release Emmanuel Dennis? Are Man United better under Ralf Rangnick? And how is LaLiga coping with m...

Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and Franck Kessie are just some of the big name players whose contracts run out in 2022, while big European clubs look set to put a premium on strikers during the offseason. Fabrizio Romano looks ahead to a World Cup year that promises to be full on intrigue for transfer market aficionados, and names his Top 3 under-the-radar players to keep an eye on. Qué Golazo' is avai...

After finishing second in the Ballon d'Or voting, the Bayern Munich striker closes out the year by missing out on yet another prestigious individual award as the Qué Golazo gang rolls out the red carpet to celebrate the best players, teams and moments of 2021. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow th...

Fabrizio Romano names his favorite transfers from an incredible year of player movement that saw Lionel Messi leave Barcelona for PSG as well as Cristiano Ronaldo make his heroic return to Manchester United. Did Real Madrid strike the biggest bargain of 2021 (4:03)? How did the Gunners manage to lure Odegaard (6:34)? The biggest winners from a club, player and agent perspective (8:37)... and the c...

After a 2020 devoid of international soccer, the USMNT came roaring back in 2021 with 22 games played, two trophies clinched and three victories over Mexico! Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce look back on a transformative year for the United States men's national team and celebrate the players and moments that helped make it happen. Plus, is Wolfsburg the right landing spot for Pepi Ricardo? Qué Golaz...

Romelu Lukaku came back with a bang to secure a comeback victory for the Blues. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad discuss the Belgian's impact from the bench for the London club, and relive the rest of the Premier League's Boxing Day action. Who would win between Arsenal and Tottenham? Can West Ham rediscover their early-season form? And can Pep Guardiola win another league title without a No. 9? Qué...

The Omicron variant looms large over the Premier League's festive plans with two Boxing Day fixtures already postponed due to outbreaks. The Qué Golazo gang discusses the implications for player safety and the already congested calendar, and look ahead to the games still set to go ahead. Plus, is the talk of a Chelsea slump overblown? Have Arsenal and Tottenham turned the corner? And does Newcastl...

Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco, aka The Cooligans, make their inaugural Qué Golazo appearance to talk NYCFC, Arsenal, Everton and which players and managers best embody the Yuletide spirit. Plus, Italian cuisine comes under fire during a debate about Hawaiian pizza. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podca...

With Inter holding a slender lead over Napoli, Milan and Atalanta at the halfway mark of the season, a photo finish could well be on the cards to decide who wins the Scudetto. Luis Miguel Echegaray welcomes Dre Cordero and Christine Cupo to reflect on the leveling of the playing field in the Italian top-flight, Juventus' struggles under Max Allegri and how Serie A clubs have acquitted themselves i...

Fabrizio Romano shares his insights about the LaLiga club's January transfer plans and where the USMNT right-back fits into them. Plus, Christian Eriksen is looking for a new club, Dusan Vlahovic rejects Fiorentina's offer and Weston McKennie is being linked to the Premier League. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen t...

The Partenopei took the spoils at San Siro after Franck Kessie's last-gasp equalizer was called back for offside. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze the weekend's Serie A action, including Sunday's marquee matchup, before turning their attention to the LaLiga title race and Tottenham's thrilling and controversial draw against Liverpool. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple P...

Cole Bassett scored the winning goal on his senior national team debut, but it didn't feel like a night to celebrate following a largely disjointed performance by the USMNT. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad analyze Saturday's game and get into their player ratings. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow...

The Omicron variant has thrown the Premier League’s December plans into upheaval with five of this weekend’s fixtures already postponed and more game cancellations expected before year’s end. What does it all mean for clubs, players and fans? Luis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge and Heath Pearce discuss that and look ahead to what’s left of the weekend fixture list including Tottenham's return to ac...

Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce look ahead to Saturday's friendly and name the players they'd like to see get a run-out in the USMNT's final game of 2021. Plus, a discussion about which non-CONCACAF national teams Gregg Berhalter's boys should measure up against in 2022. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. ...

The Old Lady was the dominant force of Italian soccer for nine straight years, but now instead of chasing the Scudetto the club is just trying to secure a Top 4 finish. Luis Miguel Echegaray is joined by Adam Digby, the author of "Juventus: A History In Black & White", to discuss a tumultuous few years for the Turin giants. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the captain's armband and now his future as a Gunner looks in doubt. Fabrizio Romano discusses the London club's search for a new No. 9, super agent Mino Raiola's relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, and what the Champions League Round of 16 draw fiasco could mean for Kylian Mbappe. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, S...

Monday's Champions League Round of 16 draw was a chaotic affair with the originally set of ties - which included a Messi vs. Ronaldo reunion - had to be scrapped due to a technical error. Now Paris Saint-Germain are pitted against Los Blancos in a matchup not lacking in subplots, while Manchester United will face Atletico Madrid, and Chelsea take on Lille. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson a...