831 episodes

A podcast for diehard and casual fans of elite men’s soccer alike, covering the biggest storylines from Europe's top leagues and competitions 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 the world's game with in-depth analysis, opinions and exclusive interviews. And the peerless Fabrizio Romano provides the inside scoop from the transfer market. House of Champions is your one and only stop for your soccer fix.

House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast CBS Sports, Soccer, Messi, Man City, Champions League, Premier League, Serie A

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    • 4.6 • 225 Ratings

A podcast for diehard and casual fans of elite men’s soccer alike, covering the biggest storylines from Europe's top leagues and competitions 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 the world's game with in-depth analysis, opinions and exclusive interviews. And the peerless Fabrizio Romano provides the inside scoop from the transfer market. House of Champions is your one and only stop for your soccer fix.

    Thierry Henry on Christian Pulisic’s mistakes, his Arsenal turning point, developing young talent

    Thierry Henry on Christian Pulisic’s mistakes, his Arsenal turning point, developing young talent

    Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

    Kickin’ It debuts in style with the first of a two-part interview with an all-time great, Thierry Henry, who joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to discuss life and the beautiful game. Thierry encourages Christian Pulisic to replicate the fearlessness he shows on the international stage with his club team, “As a creative player if you don’t try to make mistakes, you cannot succeed.” He also explains how, before becoming an Arsenal legend, he initially struggled with the Gunners and what he did to earn Dennis Bergkamp’s respect. Clint describes the underdog mentality of US players which prompts a discussion about youth development and France’s world-famous Clairefontaine academy, where Thierry honed his skills. And things take an emotional turn as Charlie opens up about his childhood and what drove him to pursue a career in soccer. 
    Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 
    Watch Kickin' It as well as UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, soccer documentaries and more by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/
    You can also watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+.
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    • 51 min
    Introducing 'Kickin' It'

    Introducing 'Kickin' It'

    Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

    CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a weekly soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies – the goal is to showcase a more personal and relatable side to the biggest stars and celebrities in and around the sport through unfiltered and organic conversation. Kickin' It is part of the CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+.

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    • 2 min
    Treble winners Man City, heartbreak for Inter & Lukaku | Champions League final recap & analysis (Soccer 6/12)

    Treble winners Man City, heartbreak for Inter & Lukaku | Champions League final recap & analysis (Soccer 6/12)

    Manchester City overcame Inter Milan and their Champions League jitters on Saturday to clinch an historic treble... but is it the 'best' treble? Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Michael Lahoud, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker recap the action from the Atatürk Olympic Stadium and put both teams' seasons into context. Plus, breaking news out of Aston Villa, a possible move for Neymar, Silvio Berlusconi's complex legacy and a big announcement from the House of Champions crew.
    (01:50) Man City beat Inter despite Guardiola's strange tactics
    (09:13) The Treble debate: Man Utd vs. Man City
    (15:49) Pep Guardiola: Alex Ferguson comparisons & next steps
    (26:40) Assessing Inter: Inzaghi, Lukaku, Lautaro
    (36:55) BREAKING: Monchi to Aston Villa reaction
    (39:30) Rating the UCL Team of the Season
    (41:28) Saudi Pro League eyeing Neymar... but is MLS also an option?
    (48:20) Silvio Berlusconi's impact on Serie A
    (51:05) House of Champions news
    House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 
    Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @susannahcollins @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Man City v Inter: History awaits in Istanbul | Champions League final preview & predictions (Soccer 6/8)

    Man City v Inter: History awaits in Istanbul | Champions League final preview & predictions (Soccer 6/8)

    The 2022/23 season nears its climax as Manchester City and Inter Milan prepare to go toe-to-toe in Istanbul for the biggest prize in club football - the Champions League title. James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson talk team news, Pep Guardiola's treble chase, and where the Nerazzurri can cause an upset. Plus, Fabrizio Romano joins to discuss Lionel Messi's bombshell MLS move, Arsenal's Declan Rice pursuit, Real Madrid landing Jude Bellingham and more!
    (02:50) Man City & Inter team news: Two teams at their peak
    (06:30) Treble hopes & Guardiola's history of overthinking
    (13:15) Inter focus: How to hurt Man City; Lukaku or Dzeko?
    (20:50) Key battles & UCL final predictions
    (28:40) West Ham beat Fiorentina in UECL final
    (30:15) Transfer news with Fabrizio: Messi to MLS, Saudi Arabia's ambitions, Rice to Arsenal, more! 
    House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 
    Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @susannahcollins @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper
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    For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/
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    • 50 min
    🚨 Messi set to join Inter Miami in historic MLS deal | Instant reaction | In Soccer We Trust podcast (6/7)

    🚨 Messi set to join Inter Miami in historic MLS deal | Instant reaction | In Soccer We Trust podcast (6/7)

    Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce react to the bombshell news that Lionel Messi is set to join the ranks of Major League Soccer.
    (03:20) Messi's compensation package: MLS, Apple TV & Adidas join forces
    (08:12) Saudi Pro League stunned by Messi's decision
    (21:15) MLS DPs & Inter Miami's roster needs
    (25:15) Tata Martino, Busquets & other links
    (32:20) What Messi arrival does for perception of MLS
    (35:50) US Open Cup: Birmingham Legion's chance to deny World Cup star
    In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 
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    Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper
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    Sign up to the new Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/golazo-starting-xi/

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    • 42 min
    Life after Benzema, Messi not giving up on Barcelona, Man Utd's missing pieces | Weekend Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/5)

    Life after Benzema, Messi not giving up on Barcelona, Man Utd's missing pieces | Weekend Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/5)

    Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud discuss Real Madrid's unforeseen summer striker search as club legend Karim Benzema becomes the latest super star to join the Saudi Pro League. Is Harry Kane the right man to replace the Frenchman? Can Barcelona bring back Lionel Messi? And is La Liga's ability to attract talent beginning to wane? Plus, reaction to the Serie A and La Liga season finales, Manchester City's victory in the FA Cup final, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's decision to hang up his boots.

    (04:20) La Liga recap: Valladolid the odd club out in six-way relegation fight
    (09:40) Serie A recap: Spezia and Hellas Verona to scrap it out in loser-goes-down playoff
    (15:40) Benzema bids adieu: Real Madrid's forward exodus; Kane, Osimhen & other options
    (25:30) Messi leaves PSG: Barca & La Liga need La Pulga
    (31:50) FA Cup final: ETH's stock rises, all hail Gundogan, Mount & Kane to Old Trafford rumors
    (40:30) DFB Pokal: Nkunku shines as RB Leipzig retain title
    (42:14) Legends depart: Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Mateu Lahoz bow out
    (48:00) Europa Conference League preview: Fiorentina v West Ham

    House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 
    Follow the House of Champions team on Twitter: @ChampsHouseCBS, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @PartidoPooper
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    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
225 Ratings

225 Ratings

DanielR11220 ,

Bring it back

Even if it's replays of box-to-box as another rebrand for the show

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DND

Best football pod

Wyatt Clifford ,

Excellent

It’s the intro for me. Love it. Love the whole show.

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