House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker look ahead to matchday 6 of the Champions League group stage as a number of teams looking to stamp their tickets to the last 16.  (02:15) -- Qualified & worst ever group stages (04:19) -- Group D down to the wire (14:30) -- Liverpool & Napoli fight for top (25:10) -- Club Brugge's final push (27:43) -- Inter can humiliate Barc...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss the "will he, won't he" story keeping Spurs fans on tenterhooks. Plus, Messi to MLS rumors, Erik ten Hag's wishlist and Brighton players to watch. (02:21) -- Conte's Tottenham future (06:59) -- Man Utd's midseason targets (10:12) -- David De Gea disrespect (12:20) -- No movement on Facundo Torres (13:18) -- Tuchel's next steps (14:55) -- Brighton's bri...

Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud get stuck into the biggest games and storylines from the weekend starting at Old Trafford where Erik ten Hag's charges clung on for three points against West Ham. Plus, Bukayo Saka limps off in an emphatic Arsenal win, Toni Kroos sees red for the first time, and MLS Conference finals trash talk. (02:57) -- Favorite moment from the weekend (05:26) -...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud cast their gaze ahead to a weekend packed with mouth-watering fixtures on both sides of the Atlantic. Graham Potter returns to his old hunting ground, Unai Emery takes the reins of Aston Villa, and Anfield awaits for under fire Jesse Marsch. Plus, Barcelona lick their wounds in Valencia, Leipzig are on the rise, and MLS reaches the business end of t...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, James Benge and Jonathan Johnson round off their Champions League coverage from Destination Brooklyn by discussing Barcelona's disastrous continental campaign, the rollercoaster finish at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and more. House of Champions is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Fo...

Live from Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York, Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson unpack all the action from Tuesday's slate of Champions League matchday 5 games. Neymar, Messi and Mbappe all on the mark for PSG, Benfica put an end to Juve's run, and Christian Pulisic pitches in as Chelsea reach the last 16. (00:58) -- Nine teams through to Round of 16 (04:25) -- Benfica ar...

Jimmy Conrad, Heath Pearce and Nigel Reo-Coker look ahead to a decisive slate of Champions League group stage fixtures as Barcelona, Juventus and Ajax’s campaigns hang on by a thread while other European giants look to punch their tickets to the round of 16.  (01:13) -- Dortmund v Man City: All eyes on Haaland (04:40) -- Chelsea & Milan tipped to top Group E (08:38) -- Too late for Juve? PSG’s...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's reduced role at Manchester United and what the January window might hold for the Portuguese star. Plus, Aston Villa's hunt for a new manager, Marcelo Gallardo's post-River options, and Endrick is a very wanted man. (00:53) -- Ronaldo leaving won't be easy (05:22) -- Finding Stevie G's replacement (08:40) -- Strong EPL interest in Gv...

Jimmy Conrad, Heath Pearce and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack Spurs' clash against the Magpies and the rest of the weekend's big European fixtures. House of Champions is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS,  @JOYPAULIAN ,  @MikeLahoud , @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGoss...

Ian Paul Joy and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to the weekend's fixtures and discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's latest episode of indiscipline at Manchester United as the Red Devils prepare for a trip to Stamford Bridge. Plus, the reality of working under Antonio Conte, a potential trap game for Napoli and a tricky test for Sampaoli's Sevilla. ***DISCLAIMER: This episode was taped on Thursday, before Aston...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy for the inaugural episode of House of Champions to discuss the many uncertainties hanging over Chelsea's squad as Denis Zakaria, Hakim Ziyech and N'Golo Kante look for clarity on their futures. Plus, Fab answers questions about Aston Villa, Barcelona, Liverpool and more clubs. (00:47) -- Welcome to House of Champions! (03:26) -- Potter speaks on Zakaria's lack of...

A daily CBS Sports podcast for diehard and casual fans of elite men’s soccer alike, covering the biggest storylines from the world’s game with passion, personality and expertise. CBS Soccer host and insider Ian Paul Joy is joined by a crack team to bring you the latest from Europe and beyond with in-depth analysis, strong opinions and exclusive interviews. And the peerless Fabrizio Romano provides...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to a busy midweek of action in the Premier League, La Liga, the Europa League, the Coppa Italia and beyond. Plus, the guys discuss Jurgen Klopp's comments about Man City, PSG and Newcastle being able to spend whatever they like on players as well as Eddie Howe's retort to the Liverpool boss and Steven Gerrard's tenure at Aston Villa. (0...

Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack Monday's ceremony at Theatre du Chatelet where 34-year-old Karim Benzema scooped the first Ballon d'Or of his career while Barcelona's Alexia Putelllas retained the women's crown for the second year running.     ‘Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qu...

Fabrizio Romano discusses the financial balancing act at Barcelona as the club deals with huge salaries while facing the prospect of missing out on Champions League knockout stage money. Plus, there's more to come from Karim Benzema at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe addresses the PSG exit rumors, and Thiago Silva is considering his options. (01:20) -- El Clasico: Fab is in love with Ancelotti (02:25)...

With Karim Benzema widely expected to scoop the Ballon d'Or on Monday, the Frenchman had extra cause to celebrate on Sunday as Real Madrid compounded Barcelona's painful week with a 3-1 thumping. Ian Paul Joy and Nigel Reo-Coker recap the action from the Bernabeu before welcoming in Jonathan Johnson to discuss PSG's victory in Le Classique. Plus, Mohamed Salah was on target as Manchester City suff...

El Clasico, Erling Haaland at Anfield, Le Classique and that's just for starters. Ian Paul Joy, James Benge and Nigel Reo-Coker look ahead to a weekend stacked with marquee games. (01:29) -- Real Madrid v Barcelona: Pressure on Los Cules (20:48) -- Atletico Madrid need fresh ideas (24:25) -- Liverpool v Man City: Klopp's biggest test (36:01) -- Premier League roundup (39:58) -- PSG v Marseille: Mb...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson unpack Wednesday's Champions League matchday 4 action beginning with the six-goal thriller at Camp Nou which leaves Barcelona in serious danger of missing out on the last 16. (01:44) -- Barca on the brink after Inter draw (16:02) -- Big up Club Brugge & is Joao Felix wasted at Atleti? (29:40) -- Mbappe vs. PSG: The saga drags on (40:02) -- Liv...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and James Benge discuss Chelsea's win at the San Siro and whether Fikayo Tomori's game-changing red card was the right call. Plus, reaction to Juventus' latest mishap on the continental stage and Jonathan Jonathan reports on the drama surrounding Kylian Mbappe following PSG's hard-fought draw at Parc des Princes. All that and more on the latest Que Golazo. (03:13) --...

With the Champions League group stage at the halfway point, Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson take stock of the standings and predict how things will shake out over the next three matchdays. Then it's one with the usual business of previewing this week's games as Barcelona look to turn their fortunes around at home, AC Milan and Chelsea duke it out, and Ajax seek revenge over stil...

Fabrizio Romano reports on some of Portugal's brightest stars including Benfica phenom Antonio Silva, Serie A sensation Rafael Leao and Manchester United's Diogo Dalot. Plus, Newcastle United's January plans, the Qatari Investment Group's latest purchase, and the race to sign Jude Bellingham. (00:54) -- Griezmann to Atleti... Here We Go! (02:04) -- Antonio Silva & the Benfica conveyor belt (04...

Heath Pearce, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker dissect Sunday's clash at the Emirates where the Reds' painful start to the season was compounded as the Gunners picked up maximum points. Plus, three highlights from the Premier League, Juventus fall further from the Scudetto chasing pack, and Dortmund have the last laugh in Der Klassiker. All that and more on the latest Que Golazo. (00:35) -- VAR...

Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud look ahead to a weekend full of unmissable fixtures as two Serie A powerhouses meet at the San Siro, Dortmund and Bayern Munich go toe-to-toe, and Liverpool look to nudge the Gunners off the Premier League summit. Plus, doubts about Antonio Conte's Tottenham, Xabi Alonso back in the Bundesliga, and what's behind Udinese's incredible fo...

Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker tie a bow on Wednesday's Champions League action beginning at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea romped to victory over the Serie A champions. Plus, Group H's joint leaders cancelled each other out in Lisbon, Sevilla cut ties with Julen Lopetegui, and Erling Haaland only scored two goals!  (03:37) -- Chelsea beat Milan: Dest & Tomori bad, Reece James...

Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack Tuesday's UCL action beginning with Group A where Napoli subjected the Dutch champions to an historic defeat, and Liverpool's under fire duo got on the scoresheet. Plus, a good night for Simone Inzaghi, a bad night Diego Simeone and Marseille finally put points on the board! (02:26) -- Napoli are Nigel's UCL crush, Ajax's "off" week (13:26)...