The Messi Effect: Daily Soccer Podcast
Daily football from host Jamie Rudd - match recaps, game previews, and the honest conversation nobody at FIFA wants you to have. From the Club World Cup to the Premier League to MLS, we cover the beautiful game and the ugly business behind it
England's 7-0 Demolition, Ronaldo's Loyalty Test, and Celtic's Golf Protest
England hammered Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka in one of their finest international performances in years, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal walkout puts Bruno Fernandes in an impossible position. Plus, Celtic fans took their frustration to a golf course in St Andrews.
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Ferguson Speaks, City's Political Storm, and Ronaldo's Portugal Exit
Sir Alex Ferguson opens up about his brain haemorrhage as Manchester City's guilty verdict pulls politicians into the Premier League's biggest crisis. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo is out of the Portugal camp, Wales stun ten-man Norway, and Seattle edge Kansas City in MLS.
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Ronaldo Walks Out, Arsenal's Blunder, and City's Punishment Storm
Cristiano Ronaldo has dramatically left Portugal's camp after being dropped, Arsenal threw away a two-goal Women's Champions League lead in heartbreaking fashion, and Premier League clubs are pushing for Manchester City to face more than just relegation. Thursday's episode covers the biggest stories in the game right now.
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Man City's 'Sham' Contracts, Yamal's Ballon d'Or Blitz, and England Bounce Back
The full horror of Manchester City's financial fraud comes into focus as the independent commission's findings land. Lamine Yamal puts on a show for World Cup champions Spain. Plus England get a needed Nations League win, and the USMNT's young guns impress against Chile.
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Man City's Punishment, Zidane's France, and England's Defensive Mess
Manchester City's guilty verdict keeps dominating the conversation, with their CEO defiant and Mauricio Pochettino calling it a period of deception. Plus, Michael Olise's stunning late winner gives Zidane's France a Nations League victory, and England head to Wembley with a defense full of question marks.
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Man City's Verdict Chaos, Messi's Late Drama, and Wenger at 30
Manchester City face an uncertain road as their appeal looms after a landmark Premier League ruling. Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami but it's not enough. Plus, thirty years since Arsène Wenger changed English football forever.
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Man City Found Guilty, England Collapse Again, and Pochettino's Fresh Start
Manchester City are found guilty of the majority of their 115 Premier League financial charges, with massive sanctions still to come. England fall apart against Spain at Wembley in familiar fashion, and Mauricio Pochettino kicks off a new USMNT era with a convincing win over Peru.
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Man City Found Guilty, Mbappe's Knee, and England's Spain Problem
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations after years of legal wrangling — and now the football world is asking what comes next. Plus Kylian Mbappe limps out of France duty, and England prepare for the hardest team to score against on the planet.
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England vs Spain, FIFA's Reckoning, and Beckham's Golden Summer
Thomas Tuchel's England face World Cup champions Spain at Wembley in a Nations League opener that feels like a referendum on English football's direction. Plus, Europe's top leagues turn up the heat on Gianni Infantino, and David Beckham turns the World Cup into a personal fortune.
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Old Trafford Turf for Sale, Burnham's Pint, and England's DNA Debate
Manchester United is selling chunks of Old Trafford's pitch while carrying over a billion pounds in debt. Plus, England's World Cup hangover deepens as Anthony Gordon backs Tuchel, Ronaldo chases 1,000 goals, and the Women's Champions League delivers opening-night drama.
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Arteta Stays, City Rout Sunderland, and Real Madrid's Referee War
Mikel Arteta signs on at Arsenal until 2030, Manchester City put five past Sunderland in a chaotic Premier League midweek, and Real Madrid are demanding a new La Liga president after losing the derby. Plus, the MLS coach who couldn't read the room.
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Brighton Top the Table, Spurs Spiral, and Infantino Blinks
Brighton's demolition of Arsenal headlines a chaotic Premier League week, while Tottenham's crisis deepens and Gianni Infantino agrees to an independent FIFA governance review. Plus, England get a brutal injury reality check ahead of the Nations League.
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City Go Top, United's Civil War, and Mourinho's Printouts
Manchester City storm to the top of the Premier League table after a wild 5-3 win over Sunderland, while Manchester United's Fulham draw triggers a very public argument between manager and goalscorer. Plus, José Mourinho brings a printer to a press conference, and Lionel Messi finds the net in Miami.
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Brighton Demolish Arsenal, Spurs Hit Rock Bottom, Coventry Believe
Brighton ended Arsenal's perfect start with a stunning 3-0 hammering, Tottenham remain winless and Roberto De Zerbi is furious, and Frank Lampard's Coventry City are daring to dream. Plus, four matches still to play on Sunday.
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Brentford Blitz Chelsea, Kane Makes History, Villa vs Spurs
Brentford humiliated Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, raising serious questions about Xabi Alonso's side. Harry Kane just smashed a 49-year-old Bundesliga record, and a full Premier League weekend is underway.
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Bournemouth's European Fairytale and Spurs' Scoring Crisis
Bournemouth make history in San Sebastián, Tottenham still can't find the net ahead of a must-win clash with Aston Villa, and Todd Boehly quietly exits Chelsea as the west London derby looms. Plus, the weekend Premier League fixtures are locked in.
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Messi's 100th, Chelsea's New Boss, and United's Cup Shame
Lionel Messi scores his 100th Inter Miami goal to win the Campeones Cup, Clearlake Capital takes full control of Chelsea, and Michael Carrick faces serious questions after Manchester United's Carabao Cup collapse. Plus, the Premier League fixture slate is loading up for the weekend.
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Messi's Farewell, Arsenal's 16-Year-Old Wonder, and United's Paradox
Lionel Messi will say goodbye to Argentina in October, a 16-year-old is making Arsenal believers nervous in the best way, and Manchester United are statistically better when they don't have the ball. Plus, Sunderland return to Europe for the first time in 53 years.
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Leeds Bully Newcastle, VAR Officials Stood Down, Spurs Still Goalless
Leeds United thrash Newcastle 4-1 to rise to third, while the VAR officials who wrongly allowed Haaland's derby winner are stood down by Pro Ref. Plus, Tottenham's scoreless streak enters the EFL Cup and Enzo Maresca quietly takes Manchester City to four wins from four.
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Haaland's Ghost Goal Haunts United in Chaotic Derby
Manchester City beat a protesting Old Trafford with ten men and a goal that probably shouldn't have stood. Plus Brighton brutalize Coventry, Spurs still can't score, and the full weekend Premier League wrap.
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Hull Stun Chelsea, Spurs' Scoring Drought, and Derby Day Arrives
Saturday's Premier League action delivered drama across the board, from promoted Hull holding Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to Arsenal grinding out a win at Sunderland while Mikel Arteta fumed at the referee. Plus, the Manchester derby is here, and Lionel Messi grabbed a goal in MLS.
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Derby Day, Joao Pedro's Big Claim, and a Packed Saturday Slate
Manchester City host Manchester United on Sunday with both clubs building momentum, while Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso makes a jaw-dropping comparison for his striker. Plus, a massive Saturday in the Premier League and some intriguing storylines heading into the weekend.
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Derby Day Looms, Sesko's Timing, and Spurs Still Scoreless
The Premier League weekend is loaded — the Manchester derby headlines Sunday, Benjamin Sesko is hitting form at exactly the right moment, and Tottenham still haven't scored a single goal this season. Plus, a Chelsea ownership story gets a new wrinkle.
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Pochettino Wants That Trophy Back, Arsenal Pass Another Test
Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should hand their 2016-17 Premier League title to Tottenham. Plus, Arsenal and Liverpool both open their Champions League campaigns with wins, and the Manchester Derby is on the horizon.
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Mourinho's Homecoming, Bouaddi's Breakthrough, and Ballon d'Or Buzz
José Mourinho returns to the Champions League with Real Madrid, beating his former club Inter in a wild opener. Plus, Manchester City unearth a gem at Porto, Aston Villa cruise in Belgium, and the Ballon d'Or shortlist lands with Messi chasing a ninth.
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Champions League Eve, Newcastle's Secret Plan, and Villa's Goal Drought
Arsenal head into the Champions League on the back of a derby win, Newcastle reveal they spent months planning for Eddie Howe's exit, and Aston Villa have yet to score a single Premier League goal. Plus, Manchester City open their European campaign at Porto with Erling Haaland rested and a midfield question to answer.
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Arsenal Fightback, Everton's Stoppage-Time Stunner, and Vardy Returns
Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea and go level at the top of the Premier League, while Everton's deadline-day signing produced one of the weekend's defining moments at Old Trafford. Plus, Jamie Vardy is back in English football.
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Haaland's 300th, Spurs' Goalless Drought, and Hull Keep Dreaming
Manchester City's Erling Haaland hits a landmark goal on a debut-studded Saturday, Nottingham Forest's manager accuses VAR of guessing, and newly promoted Hull City remain unbeaten. Plus, the Sunday London derby arrives with everything on the line.
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Isak's Six-Minute Blitz and the London Derby That Has Everything
Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening six minutes as Andoni Iraola's Liverpool beat Ipswich Town to open the Premier League season. Plus the Saturday slate, Sunday's London derby preview, and the chaos at Everton before Manchester United arrive.
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Chelsea Sell 39 Players, Then Walk Into Arsenal's House
The summer window left Chelsea unrecognizable after 39 departures and half a billion pounds recouped — and now they have to face Arsenal on Sunday. Plus, Florian Wirtz needs to step up at Ipswich, Richarlison gets frozen out at Spurs, and a referee admits to playing secret games during live Premier League matches.
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Saka Wins It, City's £458m Question, and Everton's Balogun Mess
Bukayo Saka's second-half strike gave Arsenal a win over Aston Villa, Manchester City's summer spending hits a Premier League record, and Everton's pursuit of Folarin Balogun collapses in embarrassing fashion. Plus, a big weekend of Premier League football is just around the corner.
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City's Record Raid, Chelsea's Monaco Nightmare, and Sunderland's Jet Chase
Manchester City matched the British transfer record to land Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, who were then left fuming after Monaco pulled out of selling them his replacement. Plus, Sunderland won a private-jet race to sign Malick Fofana, and the Premier League scoreboard catches up on a busy week.
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Messi Hangs Up His Argentina Shirt, and Deadline Day Delivers
Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football after two decades with Argentina, capping a career that included a 2022 World Cup title. Meanwhile, transfer deadline day shakes up the Premier League, and Arsenal keep their perfect start rolling.
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Bruno's Hat-Trick, Chelsea's Counter-Revolution, and Deadline Day Drama
Manchester United beat Ipswich 5-2, Bruno Fernandes claimed a hat-trick, and Chelsea's low-possession masterclass under Xabi Alonso is turning heads. Plus, transfer deadline day is burning hot as Arsenal chase Julián Álvarez and the full Premier League weekend scorecard lands.
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Rashford Returns, Chelsea Chaos, and Madrid's Perfect Machine
Manchester United put five past Ipswich on Marcus Rashford's emotional return to Old Trafford, while Chelsea keep winning despite looking like they might collapse at any moment. Plus, Jude Bellingham and José Mourinho are making Real Madrid look very dangerous, and tonight Fulham host Chelsea with the transfer window slamming shut at midnight.
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£300M and Last Place: Spurs, Liverpool, and a Dream Debut
Tottenham have spent a third of a billion pounds and sit dead last without a goal to their name. Liverpool are still searching for their first win under Andoni Iraola. And a tiny German village just shocked the soccer world.
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Hull's Dream, Liverpool's Drama, and a Broken Board
Hull City keep their perfect Premier League start alive, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest serve up chaos at Anfield, and Andoni Iraola is furious at a malfunctioning electronic board. Plus, a £123 million winger is on his way to Merseyside.
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Cherki Steals the Show, Barcola Incoming, and Spurs Brace
Rayan Cherki turns in a two-goal masterclass as Manchester City cruise past Crystal Palace. Liverpool's new boss sets his stall out ahead of a massive Sunday at Anfield. Plus, Tottenham welcome a new striker and the transfer window keeps spinning.
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UCL Draw Bombs Drop, Enzo's Exit, and the PL Weekend Begins
Arsenal face Real Madrid and Bayern in the Champions League draw, Chelsea are reportedly selling Enzo Fernández to Manchester City, and the Premier League Matchweek 1 slate kicks off Friday. Plus, Rangers crash out of Europe in humiliating fashion.
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Mbappé Hat-Trick, Savio Debuts, and the Transfer Chaos Never Ends
Kylian Mbappé and José Mourinho are already making noise at Real Madrid, Savio hits the ground running at Spurs, and the final week of the transfer window is a full-blown soap opera. Plus, Thierno Barry reminds everyone he can actually play.
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