House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss Sunday's incredible World Cup final and the players who could be securing big-money moves following their performances in Qatar. Can PSG keep ahold of Kylian Mbappe? How many clubs are in for Enzo Fernandez? And what will Morocco's miracle run mean for the future of the Atlas Lions?

[01:48] -- Argentina's epic World Cup win

[03:31] -- Mbappe's future as a Ligue 1 player

[05:16] -- Enzo & Alexis: Congrats, Benfica & Brighton

[09:22] -- Emi Martinez: Villa's Golden Glove

[11:43] -- Big clubs battle for Gvardiol

[13:43] -- Amrabat: Morocco's most wanted

[15:55] -- Chelsea priorities: Ziyech, Leao, Nkunku

[18:02] -- Arsenal: Mudryk & renewals

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Lionel Messi scored twice and Kylian Mbappe bagged a hat-trick in an epic battle that went all the way to penalties as Argentina claiming their third World Cup title. Ian Paul Joy, Luis Garcia, Michael Lahoud, Jonathan Johnson and Heath Pearce pick their jaws off the ground long enough to unpack the drama from the Lusail Stadium.

[03:25] -- The greatest ever WC final

[08:42] -- Argentina's 1st half dominance

[18:15] -- Scaloni's Di Maria gamble pays off

[25:25] -- Mbappe shows up for France

[32:07] -- Emi Martinez: The PK shootout King

[43:57] -- Messi & the G.O.A.T. debate

[49:08] -- Croatia v Morocco recap

House of Champions and In Soccer We Trust are 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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It takes two to tango, and come Sunday Argentina and France will go toe-to-toe with each looking to claim their third World Cup crown. Heath Pearce, former US men's international and In Soccer We Trust host and analyst joins the show. The crew looks ahead to the biggest game in soccer.

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Charlie Davies from the In Soccer We Trust podcast joins James Benge, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson to recap France's win over the Atlas Lions - a result that keeps Les Bleus' hopes of retaining the World Cup title intact as they prepare to lock horns with Lionel Messi and company. Plus, Fabrizio Romano swings to discuss some of the names being earmarked by Europe's top clubs following an entertaining and eye-opening few weeks of action in Qatar.

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Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to put an end to Croatia's run in Qatar and secure Argentina's passage to their sixth World Cup final. Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Luis Garcia unpack the Albiceleste's comprehensive 3-0 win, look ahead to Wednesday's matchup between France and Morocco, and discuss the fallout from Gregg Berhalter's comments about Gio Reyna being leaked to the public.

[01:10] -- Argentina 3-0 Croatia: Is Alvarez Messi's greatest ever international partner?

[22:44} -- Messi's hamstring doesn't worry Lucho

[29:18] -- Saying goodbye to Croatia

[36:16] -- France vs. Morocco: Illness sweeps through Les Bleus

[46:23] -- USMNT crisis: Berhalter betrayed locker room's trust

[52:21] -- Belgium's LinkedIn managerial job

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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to a mouth-watering set of fixtures that will determine the finalists of the 2022 World Cup as the Croatia lock horns with Argentina before reigning champions France take on the pride of Africa - Morocco. But first, rules analyst Christina Unkel joins to give her expert opinion on the many controversies surrounding the officiating during the quarterfinal stage. Should France's first goal have stood? Was the referee to blame for the chaotic scenes between Argentina and Netherlands? And is there any truth to conspiracy theories being put forth by the Portuguese players?

[04:12] -- World Cup officiating: Messi handball, foul on Saka, referees & nationalities

[27:14] -- Argentina vs. Croatia: Does Scaloni have a Plan B?

[40:44] -- France vs. Morocco: The Atlas Lions get their dream opponent

[52:31] -- Final Four Predictions

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The sudden and tragic passing of Grant Wahl on Friday sent shockwaves through the soccer community within the U.S. and globally. Before unpacking Saturday's exhilarating and historic World Cup action, Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson pay tribute to their former colleague and a journalist whose words and actions meant so much to so many. All of us at CBS Sports offer our heartfelt condolences to Grant’s wife, Dr. Céline Gounder, his family and friends.

[00:58] -- Grant Wahl's incredible impact on U.S. soccer

[17:25] -- The semifinals are set: Morocco and France advance

[19:45] -- England 1-2 France: Les Bleus benefit from Kane miss

[35:53] -- Morocco 1-0 Portugal: African soccer history made

[43:30] -- Ronaldo benched again as Portugal call foul

[49:35] -- FIFA charges Argentina for disorder

[54:49] -- Neuer out for the season after skiing accident

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Jonathan Johnson, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Luis Garcia pick over a madcap day of World Cup quarterfinal action as favorites Brazil were left crestfallen by the 2018 runners-up while Lionel Messi and company had to go to the distance to overcome Netherlands. Plus, Lucho shares his thoughts about his beloved Spain's disappointing run in Qatar.

[04:25] -- Penalty shootouts: Messi went first, Neymar went fifth

[13:23 ] -- Livakovic & Martinez excel: Are goalkeepers getting smarter?

[17:45] -- Louis Van Gaal bows out: Remember the Dutch legend

[25:56] -- Luis Enrique steps down as Spain boss

[32:26] -- Stop calling Croatia 'underdogs'!

[47:23] -- Next steps for Brazil, Tite and Neymar

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And then there were eight! With the World Cup entering its final stages, Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, James Benge and Michael Lahoud sink their teeth into Friday and Saturday's quarterfinal matchups starting with a lively debate about Netherlands' chances against Argentina. Can Croatia cause an all-mighty upset against Neymar and co.? Do England have the tools to stop Kylian Mbappe? And is benching Cristiano Ronaldo the winning formula Portugal needed all along?

[05:16] -- Netherlands vs. Argentina

[19:01] -- Croatia vs. Brazil

[31:26] -- France vs. England

[45:40] -- Morocco vs. Portugal

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The Round of 16 draws to a close with a clash between Portugal and Switzerland. Cristiano Ronaldo starts on the bench, does this mean the future of Portuguese football is changing? Plus, Morocco make history defeating Spain in PKs to advance out of the Round of 16.

(7:43) -- Portugal defeat Switzerland

(10:30) -- Ronaldo doesn't start

(17:30) -- Joao Felix is the real deal

(22:30) -- Pepe Becomes Oldest Player To Score In World Cup Knockouts

(24:41) -- Morocco defeats Spain

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