House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Chelsea have pulled the plug on the Graham Potter experiment after slipping into the bottom half of the Premier League table. Fabrizio Romano discusses the decision to let go of the ex-Brighton manager and the list of available candidates to replace him - headed by Julian Nagelsmann. Plus, Mikel Arteta's "wild dreams," Joao Cancelo's price tag, and what Barcelona need to do to lure back Lionel Mes...

The international break is over and European club soccer returns to kick start the business end of the season. The gang revisit the biggest storylines from Serie A, the Bundesliga, the Premier League, La Liga and Ligue 1. (2:00) Serie A (12:30) Premier League (27:30) Bundesliga (34:20) La Liga House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

Antonio Conte's reign at the North London club is over and now Daniel Levy and the board have a big decision to make. Fabrizio Romano has the latest on Tottenham's managerial search and many more stories from the transfer market, including Thomas Tuchel's plans at Bayern Munich. Plus, how does record-breaking Harry Kane stack up against other legendary England forwards? And do the guys owe Cristia...

Julian Nagelsmann's time at the helm of Bayern Munich is set to expire with Thomas Tuchel poised to take the reins. Fabrizio Romano joins Nigel Reo-Coker with the inside scoop from the Bavarian giants. Plus, a new bidder throws emergences in the Man United takeover saga. House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitc...

The Road to Germany begins this week with the qualifiers for the 2024 European Championship getting underway. Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker preview the action and break down the biggest storylines including Antoine Griezmann being snubbed for the captaincy, Erling Haaland's ill-timed injury, and Cristiano Ronaldo's inclusion in the Portugal squad. (02:56) -- How the Euro 202...

Antonio Conte went scorched earth after Tottenham's weekend capitulation and now big questions are being asked about his and the club's future. Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson to discuss the dire situation at the North London outfit and what it could mean for Harry Kane. Plus, what does the future hold in store for Carlo Ancelotti after Sunday's El Clasico d...

The route to this season's Champions League final is set following Friday's quarterfinal and semifinal draws, and arguably the most intriguing matchup sees Manchester City pitted against Pep Guardiola's former team - Bayern Munich. Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Fabrizio Romano unpack the bracket as Real Madrid and Chelsea join the two favorites on one side, while B...

Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to coach the USMNT following the findings of the investigation into allegations made about his past conduct, but whether he actually returns to the role is another matter. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss the bombshell report, Claudio and Daniella Reynas' efforts to influence U.S. Soccer's higher ups during the men's World Cup, and what comes next for all t...

The Champions League elite eight is set with Real Madrid and Napoli clinching the final two spots after sending Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt packing. Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker recap both games and discuss the unsavory scenes involving various ultras groups on the streets of Naples. Plus, potential quarterfinal matchups, Thursday's must-watch Europa Lea...

Erling Haaland was at his scary best in front of jubilant Etihad as Manchester City romped to a 7-0 win over RB Leipzig. Elsewhere, Inter held strong against Porto to join their Milan rivals in the quarterfinal stage. Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker and special guest Alexis Guerreros unpack the penultimate day of action from the Champions League Round of 16. Plus, the guys discuss U....

The Champions League Round of 16 draws to a close this week and Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker are ready for it! Can Leipzig prolong Manchester City's wait for continental glory? Should Real Madrid fans be concerned with the team's patchy La Liga form? And can anyone stop this Napoli team? Plus, more Europa League matchups and Arsenal's title chase dilemma. (01:47) -- Man City v...

Fabrizio Romano joins James Benge and Michael Lahoud to pick over the biggest transfer stories following a dramatic week of Champions League action that saw PSG, Tottenham, Dortmund and Club Brugge's European campaigns come to an end. Who is leading the race to sign Jude Bellingham? Will Lionel Messi stay in Paris? And has Antonio Conte completely lost the locker room? All that and more on the lat...

The Champions League trophy will elude Paris Saint-Germain for at least another season following their 3-0 aggregate defeat to the German champions. Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack the drama from the Allianz Arena and discuss what the result means for the futures of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and company. Plus, what next for Antonio Conte after Tottenham'...

Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker and James Benge recap Tuesday's Champions League action as Chelsea and Benfica punched their tickets to the quarterfinal stage with home wins over Dortmund and Club Brugge, respectively. Plus, a look ahead to Wednesday's do-or-die ties where PSG and Tottenham will be looking to overturn 1-0 first leg deficits. (01:49) -- Chelsea 2-0 Dortmund: Sterling,...

It's crunch time in the Champions League Round of 16! Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to the first batch of second leg ties as PSG look to overturn a deficit in Munich, Chelsea try to do the same at Stamford Bridge, and Tottenham host an AC Milan side struggling to get things right. Plus, the bookies favor Benfica to advance and Manchester United look to r...

Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack Barcelona's 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the first installment in a 34-day-long El Clasico trilogy. Does Xavi deserve more credit for his team's defensive work? Is the Toni Kroos-Luka Modric partnership past its expiration date? And which side is reaching the Copa Del Rey final? Plus, a look ahead to a massive Bundesliga clash, Man Utd's tri...

It was a good night for Lionel Messi and Argentina at The Best FIFA Football Awards, but should anyone really care? Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud discuss Monday's ceremony and the serious allegations being made against one of its winners - PSG's Achraf Hakimi. Plus, Noel Le Graet leaves the French Football Federation to start a new job at FIFA, Manchester Unite...

"It's a good time to be in form if you're a Manchester United player," according to Ian Paul Joy who speaks to Fabrizio Romano and Michael Lahoud about Marcus Rashford's contract negotiations, Newcastle's squad-building plans, Liverpool's transfer priorities and more. Plus, James Benge joins to delve deeper into Sunday's EFL Cup final as well as Graham Potter's latest setback as Chelsea boss. (02:...

Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Fabrizio Romano and Jonathan Johnson relive Thursday's Europa League drama, react to the last 16 draw in real time, and discuss the latest murmurings from the transfer market as Barcelona come to terms with another failed European campaign. Plus, a look ahead to a weekend packed full of intrigue including an EFL Cup final, a Madrid derby, an Old Firm, Le Classique, and a...

Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker recap Wednesday's Champions League action which saw RB Leipzig bounce back to deny Manchester City a first leg win while Romelu Lukaku silenced the critics at the San Siro to give Inter a slender lead over 10-man Porto. Plus, a look ahead to Thursday's gripping slate of Europa League playoff round fixtures as Manchester United host Barcelona, and...

The Champions League doesn't disappoint and Tuesday was no exception as Liverpool and Real Madrid exchanged blows in a 7-goal thriller while Serie A high-flyers Napoli turned on the style on the road. Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker relive the action and cast their gaze towards Wednesday's games - the final batch of Round of 16 first leg matchups. (01:13) -- Liverpool 2-5 Real Mad...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and James Benge look ahead to the second batch of Champions League Round of 16 first leg ties beginning with a repeat of last season's final as Liverpool host Real Madrid. Can the Reds carry their recent uptick in form over to the biggest stage? Are Los Blancos better or worse than last year? Plus, Leipzig look to expose Man City's frailties, Porto are...

There's never a dull moment when it comes to Chelsea transfer news! Fabrizio Romano separates the fact from the fiction amid the rumors surrounding the futures of Neymar, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and other players. Plus, the latest on Lionel Messi's talks with PSG, how Julian Araujo got his dream move to Barcelona and the pressure mounting on Simone Inzaghi. And Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud...

What behind Marcus Rashford's purple patch? Should Xavi reprimand Raphinha for lashing out? And more importantly, who is advancing to the Round of 16? Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson unpack Thursday's four-goal thriller between Barcelona and Manchester United. House of Champions is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Po...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud get into a heated discussion about Chelsea's one-nil defeat to Dortmund and who should shoulder the blame for Karim Adeyemi's goal. Plus, James Benge dials in from the Emirates to give a firsthand account of a game that leaves the Premier League title race wide open before the guys round things off by discussing Benfica's win over Club Brugge and Th...