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- Yesterday15 min
First Touch Weekly | Can Rafa Márquez Succeed With Mexico?
Rafa Márquez is a Mexican football legend, but what makes him suited for the sidelines? Dax McCarty, who played alongside Márquez in MLS, joins host Susannah Fuller to explore Márquez’s unique qualities, his connection to Mexico, and the challenges he faces as the new manager of the Mexican National Team.0:00 Intro1:05 Headlines: Turkey Betting Scandal, ASEAN Cup & Saudi Stadium5:10 From Atlas to New York8:40 His Legacy With Mexico9:45 Rafa the Coach12:59 The Pressure Cooker of MexicoThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 2 days ago15 min
First Touch Dispatch | Messi’s Farewell, Klopp’s Germany & USMNT’s Youngest Scorers
On this episode of First Touch Dispatch, the international futures of three legends, the beginning of a new era in Germany under Jurgen Klopp and a new generation of USMNT players. Plus, the latest on Manchester City and a proposed shake-up in Asian football.0:00 Intro0:33 The Latest on Manchester City2:32 Dzeko, Messi & Ronaldo’s International Futures6:41 AFC Nations League Restructure8:49 Stella Artois Champions League Update9:53 A Closer Look: Klopp’s Germany13:40 One for the Road: USMNT’s Youngest Goal ScorersThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 1 weeks ago39 min
First Touch Weekly | Italy’s Football Hall of Fame
Susannah Fuller is joined by CBS Sports Serie A analyst and Italian Football TV founder Marco Messina to build an Italy Football Hall of Fame. They look back at the players, matches and moments that have shaped Italian football, from the glory of the 2006 World Cup to the unforgettable teams and stories along the way.0:00 Intro1:43 Manchester City: What Comes Next7:34 Welcome Marco Messina10:05 The State of the Italian National Team13:43 Icons: Pirlo & Baggio19:13 Legends: Del Piero & Cannavaro23:07 The 2006 World Cup28:26 Italy’s Football Culture31:27 EURO 201635:00 The Iconic Azzurri KitsThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 1 weeks ago19 min
First Touch Dispatch | Man City Guilty, Ronaldo Benched
Manchester City’s guilty verdict, Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprising night on the bench, and Neymar’s flirtation with Flamengo headline this week’s Dispatch. Plus, Javier Aguirre takes over at Valencia, injuries hit during the international break, and Harry Kane considers an NFL kicking career.0:00 Intro0:36 Vozinha’s Life After the World Cup2:47 Neymar Flirts with Flamengo4:29 Aguirre Takes Over Valencia6:25 Portugal Without Ronaldo9:17 Ireland vs. Israel11:50 International Break Injury List13:52 A Closer Look: Man City’s Guilty Verdict17:48 One for the Road: Harry Kane, NFL Kicker?The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 2 weeks ago46 min
First Touch Weekly | Building the Liverpool Hall of Fame with Peter McDowall
Susannah Fuller is joined by LFCTV lead presenter, commentator and LFC stadium announcer Peter McDowall to build their own Liverpool of Hall of Fame, exploring the icons, legends, moments and memories that have shaped one of the world’s most storied clubs. 0:00 Intro1:40 The News: Christian Pulisic, Kylian Mbappé, Hull City’s chant4:48 Introducing Peter McDowall & the Liverpool Hall of Fame10:57 Jürgen Klopp & Ian Rush16:21 Ian St. John & Steven Gerrard22:31 2016 Europa League Final & 2024 Carabao Cup Final30:36 The LFC Foundation & “You’ll Never Walk Alone”36:28 Liverpool’s Trophy Parades & the Arrival of KloppThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 2 weeks ago14 min
First Touch Dispatch | Madrid Derby Chaos, Harry Kane Makes History & Marseille’s Crisis
Romania introduces a black card for abusive behavior at youth matches, Harry Kane breaks a Bundesliga scoring record, and Marseille faces mounting financial trouble. Plus, the fallout from the Madrid Derby and the latest USMNT striker developments.0:00 Intro0:34 Romanian Football’s Black Card3:12 Harry Kane Breaks Bundesliga Record4:30 Marseille in Trouble7:08 A Closer Look: Madrid Derby Chaos13:13 One for the Road: Damion Downs for Ricardo Pepi The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 3 weeks ago16 min
First Touch Weekly | Deportivo A Coruña’s La Liga Resurgence
Deportivo A Coruña is back in Spain’s top flight and off to a flying start. Susannah Fuller looks at the club’s remarkable journey from the heights of Super Depor to the depths of Spanish football, and the supporters and unexpected star helping fuel its next chapter.0:00 Intro0:29 The News: Berhalter, Yamal and Champions League Finals3:14 The Return of Deportivo5:09 Era of Super Depor 9:50 The Fall, Return & Supporters Who Stayed13:01 Aubameyang’s RebirthThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 3 weeks ago16 min
First Touch Dispatch | James Rodriguez Retires, VAR Controversy & the Ballon d’Or
James Rodriguez brings his Colombia career to a close, four Americans are making their mark at Middlesbrough, and Paris FC and Como are emerging among Europe’s early-season surprises. Plus, the fallout from the Manchester Derby’s VAR controversy and a closer look at this year’s Ballon d’Or race.0:00 Intro0:34 James Rodriguez Retires1:33 Americans at Middlesbrough4:30 Paris FC Among France’s Elite6:23 Como’s Champions League Breakthrough8:17 Manchester Derby VAR Controversy11:00 A Closer Look: The Ballon d’Or15:00 One for the Road: Cavan SullivanThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
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