House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy, James Benge and Nigel Reo-Coker to discuss Barcelona's continued book-balancing and squad-building efforts, Arsenal's midfielder search, and the British billionaire looking to buy Manchester United. Plus, Luis Garcia returns to unpack Liverpool's challenging season. 

(01:17) -- Kessie-Brozovic swap deal talk, fighting for Pestrianni

(06:31) -- Raphinha & Ferran want to stay, Memphis wants to go

(09:59) -- Newcastle keeping tabs on Chelsea trio

(11:41) -- Man Utd & Liverpool ownership latest

(15:30) -- Everton striker search, new Juventus board

(18:28) -- Napoli targets, Chelsea update, Messi contract

(23:42) -- Lucho on Liverpool: QSI, Klopp's system, teething period

(34:03) -- The Darwin Nunez debate: stats, arrogance & coming good

House of Champions 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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Mykhailo Mudryk wanted Arsenal and Arsenal wanted Mykhailo Mudryk. So how did he end up signing for Chelsea? And what does it say about the two London clubs' strategies? Fabrizio Romano joins the crew to discuss those very questions and the other big transfer stories brewing during the final few weeks of the January window.

(01:26) -- Chelsea's "unbelievable" Mudryk acquisition

(05:58) -- Arsenal's squad-building vision

(10:28) -- Wilfred Zaha's future & Chelsea's next targets

(11:55) -- Memphis Depay wants out of Barça, Atleti next?

(13:45) -- Trossard's next move, Brighton relationship "broken"

(15:52) -- Serie A: Milan strikers, Juve contracts, Deulofeu not for sale

(22:27) -- Chelsea's balancing act: Analyzing the Boehly's transfer policy

(31:35) -- What would a successful Chelsea season look like?

House of Champions 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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Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud unpack Barcelona's emphatic Spanish Super Cup Final victory over their eternal Clasico rivals. Has Xavi finally cracked the code to get the best out of his team? And after so much success has this Real Madrid squad lost its appetite? Plus, Napoli put the smackdown on Juventus, Arsenal ransacked the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and a controversial decision contributing to Man City losing at Old Trafford. All that and more on a jam-packed House of Champions!

(01:09) -- Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona: Coach Xavi lifts silverware

(17:01) -- Basque derby & Atleti's woes continue

(19:45) -- Napoli 5-1 Juventus: Osimhen & Kvaratskhelia run riot

(24:28) -- Serie A & Lisbon derby roundup

(29:10) -- Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal: Spurs listless, Ramsdale fan incident

(37:04) -- Man Utd 2-1 Man City: Bruno's controversial goal

(45:55) -- Premier League roundup: Bailey on fire, crisis clubs & Mudryk move

House of Champions 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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For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/

It's a weekend stacked with derbies and grudge games and Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud are here for all of it! Can Spurs close the gap in the North London Derby? Has the pendulum of momentum swung towards the red half of Manchester? Will Juventus cause more anguish to the people of Naples? And who on earth is Enigma 69? All that and more on a bumper edition of House of Champions.

(02:21) -- Tottenham v Arsenal: Conte likes to be the underdog

(15:26) -- Man Utd v Man City: A good time to face Guardiola & co.

(23:34) -- EPL roundup: Villa look to bounce back, Lampard watch, LFC's Brighton test

(27:28) -- Napoli v Juventus: Don't discount the Old Lady

(34:36) -- Why is the Spanish Super Cup being played on foreign soil?

(43:35) -- Benfica v Sporting: Enzo refocused for Lisbon derby

(48:30) -- Final thoughts & Pique's masked player

House of Champions 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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For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Jonathan Johnson and Fabrizio Romano sink their teeth into Joao Felix's loan move to Chelsea and the reports suggesting that the Diego Simeone era could be coming to an end at Atletico Madrid. And with Qatar Sports Investments inquiring about a minority stake in Tottenham, the guys discuss fan expectations at the north London club. Plus, breaking news out of France as Noel Le Graet reign as FFF president is brought to an abrupt end.

(01:24) -- Simeone rumors: Where next for Cholo? Who next for Atleti?

(07:01) -- Joao Felix joins the Chelsea but without buy-option

(09:17) -- Monaco try to hijack Danilo deal,

(12:45) -- Arsenal still pushing for Mudryk, Bellingham's future

(17:10) -- Emery wants Guendouzi reunion, Tottenham's RB search

(20:08) -- Moukoko's Dortmund future, Man Utd waiting on Weghorst

(24:28) -- Tottenham in talks with Qatar: Levy's legacy, what fans want

(36:06) -- FFF fallout: Le Graet forced out, Mbappe's power play

(44:11) -- Moukoko's agent slams Dortmund, is he right?

House of Champions 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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For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/

Wout Weghorst has emerged as a serious striker option for Manchester United, Alex Moreno is inching closer to Aston Villa, and Shakhtar are holding out on the Mykhailo Mudryk asking price. Fabrizio Romano joins the crew to discuss the latest stories from the transfer market. Plus, Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud sink their teeth into the backlash towards French Football president Noel Le Graet following his remarks about Zinedine Zidane.

(01:29) -- Man Utd need a forward: Weghorst, Aboubakar, Memphis

(06:18) -- Pavard to Barcelona links, Ronaldo & Mendes split, Villa news

(10:47) -- Shakhtar playing hard ball over Mudryk, Felix loan complicated

(14:18) -- Newcastle looking for deals, Fresneda an option at RB

(17:42) -- Chelsea: Enzo rumors dying down, Thuram linked to Blues

(22:10) -- French in-fighting: Mbappe defends Zidane over "disrespect"

(33:29) -- Zizou's short-term options

(38:30) -- Coupe de France recap & reaction

House of Champions 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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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud tie a bow on an entertaining weekend of Serie A, La Liga and FA Cup third round action. Napoli and Juventus benefitted from the Milan teams dropping points, defeats to Madrid's two powerhouses saw Barcelona widen the gap at the La Liga summit, and there were banana skins aplenty for the FA Cup's Premier League contingent. Plus, tributes flooded in for Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli who passed away on Friday after a long battle with cancer.

(01:56) -- AC Milan 2-2 Roma: Tammy to the rescue

(06:26) -- Sampdoria 0-2 Napoli: Osimhen & Elmas for the win

(11:23) -- Juventus 1-0 Udinese: The Old Lady is reinvigorated

(19:58) -- Remembering Gianluca Vialli

(27:31) -- Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona: No Lewa, no problem

(34:15) -- Villarreal 2-1 Real Madrid: Dodgy penalties, fair result

(38:20) -- Man City 4-0 Chelsea: Potter's team in disarray

(45:53) -- FA Cup sets: Aston Villa among Premier League losers

House of Champions 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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For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/

James Benge, Nigel Reo-Coker, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud look ahead to a weekend of big European matchups including Barcelona's trip to Atletico Madrid, AC Milan hosting Roma, and Manchester City facing off with Chelsea. Plus, racism continues to rear its ugly head in Serie A, more developments in the unfolding U.S. Soccer soap opera, and Nigel relives the pain of losing in the FA Cup final.

[01:26] -- Atletico Madrid v Barcelona: Lewandowski out after Inter City scare

[08:21] -- Serie A: Milan close the gap, Napoli no longer invincible

[12:10] -- This has to stop: Lazio fans target Umtiti with racist abuse

[21:10] -- Magic of the FA Cup: Questions over Chelsea's recruitment

[33:06] -- Man Utd v Everton: Lampard on thin ice

[40:04] -- Berhalter v Reyna family: U.S. Soccer's entitlement issues

House of Champions 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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Fabrizio Romano joins James Benge and Michael Lahoud to unpack the latest stories out of Italy beginning with cash-strapped Juventus, who have decisions to make about the likes of Weston McKennie, Dusan Vlahovic and Angel Di Maria. Plus, reaction to the alleged blackmail attempt against Gregg Berhalter which has prompted an investigation by U.S. Soccer.

[01:13] -- Juventus's financial turmoil: McKennie, Vlahovic, pressure to sell

[07:58] -- No approaches for Amrabat, Napoli not selling anyone

[11:12] -- AC Milan: Giroud talks, new goalkeeper, Rafael Leao

[15:03] -- Ronaldo's "many opportunities" claims

[17:40] -- Potter addresses Enzo to Chelsea rumors

[19:01] -- Messi sticking with PSG after World Cup triumph

[20:45] -- London clubs fighting for Mudryk

[23:10] -- USMNT drama: Berhalter alleges blackmail attempt

House of Champions 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

Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg

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James Benge, Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker look ahead to Wednesday's Serie A fixtures as the Italian top-flight returns to action after the international break. Can Napoli pick up where they left off against an inconsistent Inter? What state is the rest of the Scudetto chasing pack in? And will the chaos in the Juventus boardroom affect what goes on on the field?

House of Champions 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

Watch House of Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hm6TorI7BMD1-IxTqyhUg

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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