House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

It's Champions League week! The crew looks ahead to the biggest fixtures from matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League group stage. ‘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 ,   @MikeLahoud ,  @JimmyConrad ,  @FabrizioRomano ,   @Jon_LeGossip ,  @jamesbenge...

Fabrizio Romano discusses Lionel Messi's options amid rumors the Argentine could return to Barcelona after his PSG contract expires. 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 , @JimmyConrad , @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip , @jamesbenge , @heathpearce , @LRo...

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden had to fight over the match ball on Sunday after each completed a hat-trick in a one-sided game over their cross-town rivals. Jimmy Conrad, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker break down the action from the Etihad and try to diagnose what went wrong for the Red Devils. Plus, Nigel walks back his criticism of Mikel Arteta, Roma reign supreme at San Siro and Empoli vs. A...

With the September international break now in the books, James Benge, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker look ahead to the return of European domestic action beginning in Serie A where Jose Mourinho will be looking to inflict a defeat on his former team while Napoli and Atalanta are aiming to sustain their hot starts to the season. Plus, Premier League managerial debuts, questions over Diego Sim...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, James Benge and special guest Joel Beya look ahead to the weekend's two marquee Premier League games as table-topping Arsenal host Tottenham while the blue and red halves of Manchester collide at the Etihad. (02:02) -- NLD: The impacts of Jesus and Saliba (12:38) -- Conte > Arteta (18:35) -- Rating Spurs from 1-10 (28:24) -- Manchester derby: Can Haaland be stoppe...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to give the inside scoop on how the two giants of north London navigated the summer transfer window and what they plan to do when the market reopens in January. (01:20) -- Arsenal happy with Balogun loan (03:28) -- How Jesus joined the Gunners (05:16) -- Tielemans, Paqueta, Rafinha (07:10) -- Arteta wants a midfielder (09:43) -- Kulusevski contract negotiations (...

Ian Paul Joy and Nigel Reo-Coker discuss Spain's last-gasp win over Portugal and what the result tells us about the Iberian neighbors ahead of the World Cup. Plus, Jonathan Johnson joins from Parc des Princes after witnessing Brazil's latest demolition job and the guys pick over the USMNT's dismal display against Saudi Arabia. (02:05) -- Morata sends Spain to Nations League semis (10:35) -- Nation...

Ian Paul Joy, James Benge and Nigel Reo-Coker react to Monday's goal-fest at Wembley where England and Germany closed out the Nations League campaign with a 3-3 draw. Plus, Italy, Croatia and Netherlands are through to the semis, Denmark expose France's issues, and should Wales be worried? ‘Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else yo...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss the options available to Dortmund whizz Jude Bellingham, what the future holds for Ilkay Gündogan, and Bayern Munich's admiration of Harry Kane. All that and more on the latest Que Golazo.  (00:40) -- Breaking News: Denayer on the move! (01:51) -- Analyzing Italy's "surprising" win over England (06:02) -- Dortmund want big bucks for Bellingham (10:49)...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and James Benge unpack Friday's showdown at the San Siro where Italy once again condemned the Three Lions to defeat. Plus, Hungary subject Hansi Flick to his first loss as Germany's boss, Brazil put on a show against Ghana, and Japan expose Gregg Berhalter's system. All that and more on today's Que Golazo! (01:34) -- Southgate's loyalty issues, what to...

Is this the year that a South American team ends Europe's 20-year dominance on the World Cup stage? Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker check in on Brazil and Argentina as the two giants of Conmebol prepare for Qatar 2022. ‘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...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss the stunning development in Chelsea's search for a new sporting director after Christoph Freund turned down the London club to remain at Red Bull Salzburg. Plus, the story behind Denis Zakaria's move from Juventus, Jorginho's future and what Graham Potter's appointment means for Christian Pulisic. ‘Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, S...

Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker take a temperature check of the eight European teams with the shortest odds of winning the World Cup later this year. Will Kylian Mbappe's image rights issues and mounting injuries destabilize Les Bleus? Can England go the distance with Gareth Southgate? And are Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernando Santos holding Portugal back? All that and more on the...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss the dispute between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid over Antoine Griezmann's loan deal. Plus, Max Allegri's status as Juventus' manager and Chelsea's latest hire. (01:56) -- Griezmann's loan deal: Atleti & Barça's differing interpretations (10:20) -- Juventus in crisis: Is Allegri too expensive to sack? (16:15) -- Inzaghi's Inter struggles (20:15) --...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Heath Pearce breakdown all the action and talking points from a weekend of stellar European domestic fixtures which saw Napoli take maximum points at the San Siro as Serie A's other traditional powerhouses all suffered defeat. Plus, La Liga's handling of racist abuse comes under scrutiny following Real Madrid's win in El Derbi, Bayern Munich's issues continue, and...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and James Benge look ahead to the final round of European club fixtures before the September international window beginning with Sunday's double-header in Italy where AC Milan host an in-form Napoli side, and Atalanta are on the road to face Roma. Plus, Atletico Madrid look to upset their imperious neighbors, there's banana skin potential for Man City at Molineux, and...

Ian Paul Joy, James Benge and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack Wednesday's Champions League offerings as Erling Haaland had the last laugh against Dortmund, Graham Potter was held to a draw on his Chelsea managerial debut, and Juventus were the odd team out on an otherwise good day for Italian teams. Plus, Real Madrid get the business done again, PSG eventually win out comfortably in Israel, and more though...

There were no goals for Robert Lewandowski on his Allianz Arena return as Barcelona's wasteful first half cost them, while Jurgen Klopp's men secured a last-gasp win at Anfield. Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud react to both of these games and the rest of Tuesday's Champions League action. Plus, Todd Boehly has big plans for Chelsea... and the rest of the Premier League. (01:23) --...

All eyes will be on Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland on matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League campaign with both strikers squaring off against their former clubs. Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud preview Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona and Manchester City vs. Dortmund as well as the rest of the week's must-watch UCL games on the latest Que Golazo.  (01:35) -- Barça...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss Liverpool's slow start to the season, the club's summer transfer window, and what the future holds in store for Jurgen Klopp's squad. (03:20) -- Liverpool's UCL shocker (04:42) -- Failed pursuit of Tchouameni (05:55) -- Bellingham next summer's target? (07:19) -- Arthur and midfield issues (09:20) -- Expiring contracts: Negotiations ongoing with Keita...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud react to Sunday's barnstormer in Turin where Salernitana compounded Juventus' slow start to the season in an end-to-end game. Can Max Allegri turn things around? And can Dusan Vlahovic replicate his Fiorentina form? Plus, Napoli get the job done again, Monza finally put a point on the board, more domestic wobbles out of Bayern Munich, and even witho...

While soccer games across the United Kingdom have been postponed this weekend in a mark of respect for the passing of Queen Elizabeth, it’s business as usual for the rest of Europe as Napoli look to build on their midweek mauling of Liverpool, Marco Rose's Leipzig tenure against his former employer, and Antoine Griezmann is at the center of a storm between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Ian Paul J...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson discuss Chelsea's new ownership group's decision to replace Thomas Tuchel with Graham Potter. Can the former Brighton coach cope with bigger egos? Should Todd Boehly have opted for a 'bigger' name? What does it all mean for Christian Pulisic and the high-flying Seagulls? (01:01) -- Thank you, farewell and best of luck, LME! (04:10) -- Potter to Ch...

Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud pick over Wednesday's UEFA Champions League action beginning with Group A where Napoli made light work of Jurgen Klopp's disjointed Reds, and Ajax showed they are still a force on the European stage. Plus, Robert Lewandowski put on another show at Camp Nou, Bayern Munich won on the road, Richarlison broke his Tottenham duck, and there was...

Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and James Benge discuss Thomas Tuchel's dismissal as Chelsea coach, what it means for Christian Pulisic, and the list of potential replacements to take charge of the Blues. Plus, RB Leipzig are also in search of a new manager after relieving Dominic Tedesco of his duties. (02:45) -- Boehly's baffling decision (6:35) -- Where it went wrong for Tuchel (13:30)...