Spain has won the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup! On this episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway, Julia Ranney joins Caroline Salame as they discuss how Spain defied all odds, dysfunctions, and controversies as they become the World Cup Champions! Jorge Vilda's squad takes down Sarina Wiegman's and defending European Champion England enroute to becoming Champs, but what comes next for the Spanish side? Will Vilda return? Plus, what comes next for Sarina Wiegman? Will she make the jump from the national team, or will she stay? Plus, Sweden down the Aussies in the Bronze Medal match, Julia and Caroline discuss their impressive run to a World Cup medal and if they can crack the curse next tournament. All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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The Women’s World Cup Final is set! On this episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway, Julia Ranney joins Caroline Salame as they discuss the upcoming World Cup Final between England’s Lionesses and Spain! Can England pull off the international double and become European AND World Champion? Or will the dysfunctional Spain be able to put up one more fight to snatch the crown? Plus, Sam Kerr scores the potential goal of the tournament against England, yet the Australian star has still caught tons of heat for her performance, but as Julia and Caroline discuss, this hate is unwarranted. All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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The Matildas face off against England in the World Cup Semi-Finals; can Australia slay the Lionesses? On this episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway, Julia Ranney and Caroline Salame discuss whether or not the Matildas, with a healthy Sam Kerr, can take down the defending European Champs, England! Plus, can Sweden keep their red-hot form as they face off against a scary Spanish side that is fresh off a massive victory over the Dutch? All that and much more on today’s episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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Japan and Netherlands eliminated from the World Cup as Sweden may become the new World Cup favourites and Spain win in controversial fashion! On this episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway, Julia Ranney joins Caroline Salame as they discuss the insane start to the quarter-finals as the Netherlands eliminated but not without VAR taking centre stage! Plus, did Sweden just become the World Cup favourites after their massive victory over Japan? All that and much more on today’s episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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The USWNT has been eliminated from the Women’s World Cup! On this episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway, Julia Ranney joins Caroline Salame as they discuss whether or not the USWNT deserved to be eliminated at the World Cup! Plus, was Megan Rapinoe laughing at her missed penalty? Julia and Caroline debate Rapinoe’s intent in her final match and whether or not this moment will damage her legacy. Julia and Caroline also discuss England’s massive win in penalties over Nigeria, however, it’s Lauren James’ lack of discipline that headlines the match! All that and much more on today’s episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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The knockout stages is upon us at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup! Julia Ranney joins Caroline Salame as they discuss all the storylines of the Round of 16! Morocco makes history as they become the third African Nation to advance at the World Cup! Plus, Julia and Caroline discuss some of the amazing underdog stories at this World Cup like Linda Caicedo and Nouhaila Benzina! Plus, could we see some upsets in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway! 

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The USWNT advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA Women's World Cup, but could they be in trouble for the rest of the tournament? Julia Ranney joins Caroline Salame to discuss the state of the US Women's National Team and should the US be worried about their Round of 16 matchup against Sweden? Plus, South Africa and Jamaica make history as South Africa's first World Cup victory secures them a spot into the knockout stages while Jamaica's scoreless draw eliminates Marta's Brazil! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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Canada gets eliminated from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup! On today’s episode of Kicked Back, Presented by Betway, Julia Ranney and Caroline Salame discuss the World Cup that was for the Canadian Women and what comes next after a disappointing and emotional end to a promising campaign. Christine Sinclair fails to score in her 6th World Cup; could this be the end of the road for the Canadian superstar, or will she return? Plus, Colombia shocks Germany as they upset the number two ranked nation in the world! And, France and the Renard’s bounce back from a tough scoreless draw against Jamaica, are the French back in this tournament, or is there cause for concern with Brazil? All that and much more on today’s episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway!

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Despite an early scare from Katie McCabe's amazing fourth-minute Olimpico, the Canadian Women's National Team clawed back for their first win at the Women's World Cup! On today's episode, Julia and Caroline discuss the massive victory for the Canadians at the World Cup and who needs to step up for the Canadians against Australia! Plus, MORE JULIA GROSSO, PLEASE! Caroline and Julia talk about Grosso's importance to the team and the interesting substitution choices made by Bev Priestman. All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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While the action on the pitch has been electric, the stories off the pitch remind us why this game is so important! Linda Caicedo's 2nd Half goal didn't just seal the victory for Caicedo's Colombia, it was also her first Women's World Cup goal in her debut! But, after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 16, Caicedo was unsure if she would return to the sport, never mind play in the World Cup! While Caicedo continues to dazzle at the tournament, Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina is breaking barriers and making history! Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at the Women's World Cup! While the action on the pitch has been electric, the stories off the pitch remind us why this game is so important! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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Two of the big dawgs in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup have kicked off their tournament with a win! Julia Ranney joins Caroline as they discuss the opening performances from the European Champions, England, and the reigning, back-to-back Women's World Cup Champions, USA! Both teams getting a win over two countries making their impressive World Cup debuts in Haiti and Vietnam! Plus, Japan pounced all over Zambia in their opening match, leading many to question whether or not Zambia is an overrated Dark Horse! All that and so much more on this episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway! 

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Julia Ranney joins Caroline as the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is underway, and this year's co-hosts kick off the tournament in style! Ali Riley's New Zealand clinch their first-ever World Cup win in federation history by defeating sleeping giants Norway! Then, a Sam Kerr-less Australian side went to battle with the Irish as Ireland looked to impress in their first-ever Women's World Cup appearance! Plus, Canada was shocked by the Nigerians as young goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie stops Christine Sinclair's penalty to keep the match to a scoreless draw! And finally, the Speedy Spaniards! Spain score three goals in six minutes to down the Costa Ricans early in the tournament! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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The Canadians needed a win, and they got one! On this episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway, Caroline is joined by Brett and Woz as they go over the massive victory for CANMNT over Cuba! In a match where they needed to win in order to advance in the Gold Cup, Canada brought their 'A' game, but what still needs to improve for Canada before they face the USMNT? Plus, without Milan Borjan, how did Dayne St. Clair fair in his first bit of Gold Cup action? And finally, what is going on with Toronto FC!? All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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Is this the most embarrassing result in CANMNT history!? On today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway, Brett and Woz join Caroline as they break down the shocking 2-2 draw to Guadeloupe. How can Canada bounce back from a draw against a team that isn't even a member of FIFA? Are there bigger problems with Canada Soccer than people are letting on? Is Ali Ahmed ready for regular minutes with the CANMNT? All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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A disappointing performance from the Canadians crowned the United States the Kings of CONCACAF, so what comes next for CANMNT? On this episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway, Brett and Woz join Caroline to discuss the CONCACAF Nations League Final as the Americans dominated Canada throughout the match. But what went wrong for Canada? Were John Herdman's tactics not enough to beat the US? Did Alphonso Davies do too much? And does this trophy complicate things for the USMNT between B.J. Callaghan and Gregg Berhalter? All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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Manchester City are the Champions of Europe! On today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway, Brett and Woz join Caroline as they discuss the Champions League Final as Manchester City completes the Treble and wins the Champions League Trophy! Does this victory cement Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of all time? Does this treble surpass the 1999 Manchester United Treble? Plus, with European Football over, it is time to shift focus to North American Soccer! When will Messi start with Inter Miami and what will his impact be on the MLS? All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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Lionel Messi is on his way to Inter Miami and Major League Soccer! Argentinian Journalist Juan Pablo Varsky joins Caroline to discuss the details of Messi's deal and how Messi to MLS came to be! Varsky explains how long Lionel Messi knew he was joining Inter Miami and why he chose not to take the money and head to Saudi Arabia! Plus, what will Messi's impact mean for the future of soccer in North America? And, what can we expect from arguably the greatest footballer of all time, Lionel Messi, in MLS? All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, presented by Betway!

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Sevilla wins the Europa League title and José Mourinho is none too happy about it! On this episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway, Caroline is joined by Brett and Woz as they outline the dramatic Europa League Final between AS Roma and Sevilla. Controversy everywhere as missed VAR calls, handballs, and José Mourinho waiting for Anthony Taylor in the carpark, this Europa League Final had it all, and Brett, Woz, and Caroline are shocked by the way it finished! But, is deciding a Final a sufficient way to declare a champion? And is Yassine Bounou bound for a massive move? Plus, Karim Benzema squashes Saudi Arabia transfer rumours, and is Neymar Jr. & Mason Mount on their way to Manchester United? All that and much more on this episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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Former Canadian women's National Team Player and Olympian, Diana Matheson joins Caroline alongside Allison Sandmeyer-Graves from Canadian Women & Sport and Ashley Curran from Canadian Tire as they discuss the importance of gender inclusion in sports today! Matheson has teamed up with Canadian Tire and Canadian Women & Sport to push for more support for the women's game in Canada and to assist young soccer players nationwide! Plus, with the creation of the new Canadian Women's Professional Soccer League in the works, Diana Matheson explains how it all came about and how important the potential impact of a pro league would have on the country! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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Manchester City absolutely dominate defending Champions Real Madrid in the Semi Final as they advance to their first Champions League Final since 2021! On this episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway, Woz and Brett join Caroline as they outline the masterclass that was from Pep Guiardiola's Manchester City side as they manhandle Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid. But, is it truly a masterclass from Pep, or was Real Madrid just straight up not ready for the Cityzens? Plus, does more need to be expected from Erling Haaland in big games or is everything being blown out of proportion? And, what can we expect from Inter as they head into battle with Manchester City in the Champions League Final? All that and much more on today's episode fo Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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AC Milan's disappointing season came to a head in the Milano Derby as Inter eliminates AC from the Champions League, axing their final opportunity at a trophy this season. On this episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway, Caroline vents to Woz as another disappointing effort from her AC Milan side seals their fate in the Champions League, and perfectly describes the season they have had all year. What needs to change for AC Milan? And what can we expect from Inter in the Champions League Final? All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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Did Real Madrid just blow their chance at a second consecutive Champions League title against Manchester City in the first leg? On this episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway, Woz and Brett join Caroline as they discuss the first leg of the Champions League Semi-Finals as Real Madrid allows a second-half banger from Kevin De Bruyne causing some concern for the second leg. Plus, how impactful has Eduardo Camavinga been in his new position and just how difficult is it for a midfielder to move to full-back? And, is Erling Haaland really a big-game performer? All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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Alphonso Davies has had far from an easy path to becoming a Champions League Winner, four-time Bundesliga Champion, and World Cup participant. And, on this episode, of Kicked Back presented by Betway, Caroline sits down with Farhan Devji, the author of Alphonso Davies, A New Hope, to discuss how this story of a humble young idol came to be! Devji dives into stories about Phonzies life before Canada, the moment he knew the Edmonton kid was special, and his ascent into stardom! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway! 

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Manchester United dropped two massive points to Tottenham on Thursday, leading to even more questions about whether Manchester United will play Champions League Football next season. On this episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway, Caroline is joined by the 90th Minute's token United fans, Brett and Woz from the Sunday League Pundits, as they voice their grievances towards the Reds' recent dip in form. Plus, who is Manchester United looking to add to the team next season as ten Hag looks to build on his first season? Could Harry Kane be the perfect fit for Manchester United's striker issue? And, is it time for Manchester United to move on from David De Gea? The group also discusses the possibility of having a Canadian in the Ballon d'Or conversation, and where in the world will Jonathan David's next club be. All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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On this episode, Caroline sits down with CBS Sports broadcaster and lead Serie A analyst Matteo Bonetti! Italian football fans, you're in for a treat! Matteo shares his experience covering AC Milan vs. Napoli at Maradona Stadium, how Napoli fans tried to fight him, Spalletti and his tactics, what makes Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia so special and his predictions for the second leg between the two teams in the Champions League! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway! 

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Heading into the Women's World Cup the Canadian Women's National Team is in the fight of their lives off the pitch for a very important cause. Freelance Football Journalist, Julia Ranney joins Caroline to break down the fight ahead for the Women's National Team, what to expect next for the team, and the importance of this fight! Plus, Ranney outlines her journey through the journalism industry including covering Manchester City from all the way in Canada! Also, Caroline and Julia discuss the future of the Women's game at the international and club levels, and how the game continues to grow right in front of our eyes! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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Hard work is necessary to become a professional footballer, and that is something Tajon Buchanan is no stranger to! On this episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway, Canadian Men's National team star and Club Brugge Winger, Tajon Buchanan, joins Caroline to discuss the sacrifices he made to get to the position he is in today! Plus, after a big win against Curacao in the CONCACAF Nations League, what can Canadians expect against Honduras, at home in Toronto? Plus, what can Canada apply to their Copa America bid from their World Cup Experience? All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway! 

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Ever wondered what it feels like to meg the best midfielder in the world? Well, Canadian Men's National Team Player and FC Porto Midfielder, Stephen Eustáquio knows and he joins Caroline to talk all about his World Cup experience! Plus, with CONCACAF Nations League matches coming up this week, how is Canada preparing for some familiar competition? Also, Eustáquio explains the importance of the CANMNT and CONCACAF joining the Copa America in 2024, as the Canadians go into the competition with high expectations! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway!

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On today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway, Caroline is joined by the lads over at The Footy Culture to dive into some of the biggest stories around football today! In the midst of Napoli's dominant season, how would they fare in the Premier League with all of their talent and fantastic manager? Plus, with the best title race in Europe coming out of Germany, what has changed in the Bundesliga to lead to a potential new Champion? Also, the Canadian Men's National team released their roster for the upcoming international break; who was snubbed from a National team spot and what was the real turning point in CANMNT's Cinderella World Cup Qualifying run? All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway!

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Talent and class just bleed out of Benfica, and Adrian from Rabona TV joins Caroline to discuss all things Benfica! What state did Enzo Fernandez leave Benfica in after his massive transfer to Chelsea? Plus, speaking of the Premier League, will Darwin Nunez prove the Liverpool doubters wrong and dominate the Prem like he did with Benfica? And, who is the next wonderkid to watch out for in Portugal? All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway!

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Former Edmonton Oiler and professional Hockey Player, Brendan Perlini joins Caroline to tell some of the craziest football stories you have ever heard! Massive Manchester United supporter and born in England, Perlini has seen some of the craziest tales about meeting footballing legends from all over the world! From getting Dider Drogba's boots to Memphis Depay wearing Perlini's jersey, the stories will have you shocked at his experiences! All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Betway!

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On today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway, Influencer and massive Manchester United Supporter, Alice Talks Football joins Caroline to discuss all this Man United! With a massive draw at Camp Nou, is Manchester United slated for a massive second leg? We also find out how Alice was one of the first people linking Erik ten Hag to Man United and what impressed her about ten Hag's Ajax! Plus, how have the additions like Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, and Christian Eriksen changed the philosophy and mentality at United? All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Betway!

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On today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by BetWay, ESPN Analyst and former USMNT Defender, Janusz Michallik, joins the show! Caroline and Janusz discuss the future of the USMNT and who will take over for Gregg Berhalter as the new Manager for the United States. Plus, a little Champions league talk as the UEFA Champions League is back underway this week! Can AC Milan pull themselves out of a difficult spot in the UCL? Also, Caroline and Janusz dive into Michallik's time growing up and playing football in Poland before moving to the United States and committing to the USMNT. And finally, what is the state of the Polish National Team and is Fernando Santos the right guy to turn the program around? All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by BetWay!

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Kylian Mbappe does the impossible, becoming the first PSG player to score five goals in a single game! And as Caroline and Liam debate, is Kylian Mbappe the best player in the world right now? Is Erling Haaland in the conversation or does another Manchester star make the list? Plus, does Erling Haaland make Manchester City a worse team? Speaking of the Premier League, can Arsenal be stopped in the race for the title? And in Italy, drama is overtaking the play on the pitch as fraud and tax evasion fill the headlines with Juventus! All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, Powered by CoolBet Canada!

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Tottenham bottles another big game against Manchester City and nobody is shocked, but how does this loss affect their Champions League hopes? Caroline and Liam dive into the chaotic match between City and Spurs and potential issues Spurs may run into with this loss. Plus, Manchester United are back to their winning ways, all thanks to Erik ten Hag! But how has he turned this club around in only a matter of months? And we wrap up today's episode with the spectacle that was Paris St.Germain vs Riyadh All-Star XI as we got goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe, all in one match! All that and so much more on today's episode of Kicked Back, Powered by CoolBet Canada!

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Caroline and Liam are back in the studio together and trust us, there was plenty to talk about. Is Graham Potter on the hot seat? Was Roberto Martinez the right man to hire for Portugal? And what was the thought process behind Cristiano Ronaldo going to Saudi Arabia? You can expect all of that and more on today's episode of Kicked Back!

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The January transfer window is underway and there have already been some very interesting moves made by Premier League clubs but what have been some of the best moves ever? Liam and Brett go through some of the biggest moves made by Premier League clubs in the January transfer window, and how they panned out for each team in the Prem today! Plus, Liam and Brett also dive into the rumours surrounding these clubs today! Will Mudryk sign with Arsenal? Is the Enzo Fernandez deal officially off? Who will Manchester United sign to help with their striker troubles? All these questions for all these teams, will they address these needs in January? And finally, Liam and Brett also dive into the FA Cup matches this weekend. All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Powered by CoolBet Canada!

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Well, The Round of 16 is underway in Qatar and the stars have come out to shine! Caroline and Nathan dive into Soccer's massive loss, as both USA and Australia are eliminated from the World Cup! Denzel Dumfries shines for the Netherlands as the Dutch outclass the Americans in the first match of the knockout rounds! Plus, Lionel Messi does Lionel Messi things against the Socceroos, as Messi scores in his 1000th appearance for Club and Country! And, to wrap up today's episode, Caroline and Nathan predict the winners of tomorrow's matchups as Poland looks to upset the reigning champs, France, and Senegal look to prevent Football from coming home to England! All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back Presented by Uber One!

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! The 2022 World Cup has officially started! On Episode 33 of Kicked Back Presented by Uber One, Caroline and Liam are joined by a new co-host, Nathan Santos of The Jersey Wall. We discuss the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador, our thoughts on which teams make it out of Group A, Karim Benzema's injury and more! We're just getting started here with World Cup action and Kicked Back will have you covered daily throughout the tournament! 

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On today's episode, Caroline and Liam dive into some of the more over-rated and under-rated countries at the World Cup! Will Canada be healthy for the start of the tournament? With Alphonso Davies questionable for the first game and Stephen Eustaquio picking up a knock in training, could the health of Canada be an issue? Plus, a lot of questions surrounding the United States National Team, is Berhalter the issue or is there something else to this squad? Also on today's episode, who is the strongest African side? And, reaction to the Ivan Toney news. All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Uber One!

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On Tuesday’s episode, Caroline and Liam go through their Top Dogs of the 2022 FIFA World Cup! Who will impress and who will flop from all the top nations at this year's World Cup? Is Gareth Southgate’s England squad good enough to bring Football Home? Will Brazil's Joga Bonito football be too overpowering for other nations? Plus, with the recent comments from Cristiano Ronaldo, how much will it affect the Portuguese squad? Also, Caroline and Liam talk about Messi’s last ride and the impact that he has had on the Argentinian side. And, with questions getting asked about the European squads in the World Cup, Caroline and Liam dive into whether or not those question marks are warranted. All that and much more on today's episode of Kicked Back presented by Uber One! 

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Also on today's show Christine Sinclair announced she will be returning to Portland for another season, Benfica topped their Champions League group ahead of PSG, and the Europa League is heating up. You can hear all of that and more on episode 27 of Kicked Back, presented by Uber One, with Caroline and Liam.

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Also on the show, Caroline and Liam discussed the craziness of Group D, Canada's upcoming match versus Bahrain, and other results around the Champions League on Tuesday. You can hear all of that and more on episode 26 of Kicked Back, presented by Uber One.

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Also on the show, they talked about PSG's recent dominance, Real Madrid's first loss in 20 games, and Inter Milan knocking Barcelona out of the Champions League.

Finally, they discussed some Premier League news with Unai Emery becoming the new manager of Aston Villa and how Graham Potter has turned Chelsea around.

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In other football news, Karim Benzema was handed the Ballon d'Or, which he rightfully earned. We are seeing more and more football players succeed at an older age, which should help keep some of the legends around a little longer. Another big talking point from the awards ceremony was Sadio Mane finishing second in Ballon d'Or voting and Jude Bellingham getting snubbed for a couple of awards.

On the pitch, Real Madrid proved their quality versus Barcelona, Liverpool overcame Manchester City and Aston Villa lost 3-0 to Wolves which led to the sacking of Steven Gerrard.

You can hear of this and more on episode 24 of Kicked Back, presented by Uber One, with Caroline and Liam.

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This entire episode is dedicated to Canada Soccer and all of their recent success! Caroline had the privilege to chat with Max Bell, founder of Offside Creative and Writer / Producer of a weekly seven-episode digital series about the CANMNT's qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. What I really love about this "WeCAN" documentary series is that we are offered a different perspective on this Canadian team. We know about all of their success on the pitch, winning CONCACAF and qualifying for the first World Cup in 36 years but now we also have an opportunity to get to know this team behind closed doors. Max shares his incredible journey and story in the sport of soccer / football. His relentless commitment, dedication and passion for Canada Soccer from a young age, along with his incredible filmmaking talent, has given him the opportunity to work with the organization since 2009. I highly recommend checking out the WeCAN documentary series that can be found on the Canada Soccer YouTube page!

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Mo Salah and Liverpool showed up in a huge way in Scotland, beating The Rangers 7-1 at Ibrox. It wasn't all pretty for Liverpool either who found themselves down 1-0 thanks to a Scott Arfield (Canadian) goal. However, the big guns showed up for Liverpool in the second half with Robert Firmino, Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott getting goals, along with a six minute hat trick from Salah. Could this now be a turning point in Liverpool's season?

Group C is easily the group of death in this season's competition and last night we had Inter Milan travel to Camp Nou. Barcelona needed a win to keep their knockout stage ambitions alive. Unfortunately for them, Inter had other plans scoring three goals to give themselves a late 3-2 lead. One player that did show up for Barca was Robert Lewandowski. A late equalizer gave Barcelona a point; however, they now need Inter Milan to lose their final two games to progress to the last 16, which feels like a tall ask.

Finally, Caroline and Liam closed out the show talking about Napoli's dominance, the success that Canadians have had in the competition and they ranked two more teams in their Uber One Power Rankings

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The shock results came out of Israel when Maccabi Haifa defeated Italian giants Juventus 2-0 for their first Champions League win of the season. Juventus looked horrible and not like the team we've grown to love over the last ten years. Caroline and Liam talked about what's happened to them and what they need to do to turn things around.

Also on the show, they talked about the drama between PSG and Kylian Mbappe, the underestimation of Borussia Dortmund and players getting hurt before the World Cup.

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Also in the English Premier League, Liverpool's struggles continued at Anfield drawing 3-3 against Brighton in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge. There are more questions than answers for the Reds at the moment especially defensively with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Former Manchester United and England defender, Gary Neville suggested that if Trent can clean up his game, he could be the best right back to play the game. Caroline and Liam gave their take on that soundbite from Neville.

Finally, also on the show, Arsenal beat Tottenham in the North London derby helping Liam's predictions that they will be title contenders. And then to close out the show, they began their Uber One World Cup power rankings.

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Also, in the episode, they talked about the current World Champions France and how they have been struggling as of late. Since 2022 began, they have only beaten Ivory Coast, South Africa and Austria, which is way off their standard. What is the issue? Liam suggested that it could possibly be the number of mouths they have to feed. Perhaps it is time for Didier Deschamps to put his foot down.

Finally, to close out the show, Liam and Caroline talked about a few of their favourite underappreciated players from years past and re-lived a few moments from their iconic careers. You can hear all that and more on today's episode of Kicked Back.

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Plenty of other international teams played over the weekend, too, including Liam's host nation England. Things weren't great for England, who were relegated to League B in the Nations League. While not scoring goals was an issue for England, most fans decided that Harry Maguire in the starting eleven for both games was a more significant issue. On the show, Caroline and Liam give their opinion on Maguire's future with England and what Gareth Southgate should do with his defenders.

Finally, they dove into Argentina's chances at the World Cup, how the tournament could play out for the European teams and the criticism Cristiano Ronaldo is receiving.

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We went right back to the start with Bob and talked about his experience playing in England with Reading. He explained what the experience was like and how it all came about.

He then spoke about one of his heroes, Alan Ball, who he watched at the 1966 World Cup, which England won. Fortunately for Bob Lenarduzzi, he and Ball played together with the Vancouver Whitecaps. He told a great story about what Ball once told him in the dressing room at halftime.

Later on, we dove into Alphonso Davies's time with the Vancouver Whitecaps, the progress Canadian soccer has made, and how this is a fantastic time for the sport to be growing in Canada.

You can hear all of that and more on today's episode of Kicked Back.

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Last week, Liam took a trip back to his homeland of England for the first time in six years. During his trip, the unfortunate events of Queen Elizabeth II were taking place but one positive that came from it all was the actions of David Beckham. Beckham waited in line to say his final goodbye to her majesty which had the people of England bragging about how great of a man he is. That led to one of Liam's favourite moments from Beckham which came in an England shirt. 

Speaking of England, there was plenty of discussions this past week over the squad selection made by Gareth Southgate. Should Harry Maguire still be in the team? Why wasn't Jadon Sancho selected? Caroline and Liam talked about the decision made by the England gaffer.

Another hot topic for the week has been should the Premier League start an All-Star Game? The comments on this have been mixed, to say the least, but Caroline and Liam gave a good perspective on what this could do for the league.

Also on the show, they talked about World Cup kits, Juventus' poor form in Serie A and an incredibly fast red card in Ligue 1. 

You can hear all of that and more on today's episode of Kicked Back. 

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To all the hockey fans out there, especially you Oilers fans, this is an episode for you, too! Whether you like soccer, or as Gene calls it, "calcio" or not, you will enjoy getting to know Gene even more. When we watch him as a Sportsnet reporter on national television, we're immediately drawn to not only his incredible talent and knowledge of hockey but also his authenticity, humour, charisma and his genuine appreciation of puns! Let me tell you, that's exactly how he is outside of his job, as well. When you listen to this episode, I am sure you will smile as much as I did, talking with Gene. His story, wisdom, mantras and perspective on life will make you admire him even more.

Now for all the soccer / football / calcio fans out there, Gene may cover hockey full-time as broadcaster but he's quite the expert in our field, too. He wore an Italian soccer jersey on this episode of Kicked Back, repping his favourite team in the world! I teased Gene a little bit about Italy not qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar but he's hopeful that the Azzuri will shine bright right here in Canada in 2026. We talked bout Gene's love the love of the game, how he didn't make his provincial team, his journey into refereeing and then broadcast. We also chatted in length about how incredible it's been to see the progression of the game in Canada on both the men's and women's side. Naturally, we then got into detail about Canadian and global superstar Alphonso Davies and how he single handedly became one of the biggest and best role model's for youth soccer players across the country... and the world. 

Whether you love soccer or hockey, or honestly neither, I promise you that you will give this episode and Gene Principe a big thumbs up! You're also going to want to stick till the end because Gene had an epic answer to this question that I asked him, "Who is one NHLer that could become a professional soccer player?" HINT: It's an Edmonton Oiler... or two. 

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A new duo has been born in Barcelona, with Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele putting on a clinic versus Viktoria Plzen. Barcelona put on a dominant performance against the Czech side, but how will they play next week against a much more challenging opponent in Bayern Munch? Speaking of Bayern, they showed their class by handing a 2-0 loss to Inter Milan at the San Siro.

Rangers got an unpleasant welcome back to the group stages by getting hammered by Ajax. It was not pretty for the Scottish side, but fair play to Ajax, who many did not believe in after losing so many key players.

The most important topic of the show was Napoli's convincing win over Liverpool 4-1. Jurgen Klopp said in his post-match interview that his team needs to reinvent themselves, but how will they do that?

You can hear all that and more in episode 12 of Kicked Back.

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Staying in the Champions League, Erling Haaland got Manchester City off to a flying start with two goals in a 4-0 win over Sevilla, in Spain. Haaland has now scored 20 goals in Europe's best competition and is only 20 years old. His former team Borussia Dortmund also picked up three points beating FC Copenhagen 3-0.

Real Madrid overcame a tough Celtic team beating them 3-0, Kylian Mbappe scored twice for PSG against Juventus and Shakhtar Donetsk picked up a huge win in Germany.

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With Haaland's early success in England, the question is now how many goals he can score this season. On top of that, with how good he's playing for City, who can actually beat the current Premier League champions? Additionally, who will compete with them for the title or is it already over? 

Over in mainland Europe, it looks like AC Milan will have some new ownership, including two North American superstars. LeBron James and Drake are part of an investment group that could become the new owners of the Italian Giants. On the show, Caroline and Liam discuss what this could mean for Serie A in North America and the impact the US brings to the World football stage.

You can hear all that and more on today's episode of Kicked Back!

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In other Premier League news, Manchester City and Erling Haaland come from behind to beat Crystal Palace, Liverpool dominates Bournemouth 9-0 for their first win of the season, and as a result, Scott Parker loses his job with the Cherries.

In La Liga, Robert Lewandoski bags another two goals for Barcelona, giving him four now in his first three games. In the last episode, Liam gave a bold take that the Spanish giants wouldn't get out of the Champions League group stage, but after two good performances, does he stand by his statement?

Also, on the show, they discuss Lukaku's injury, the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, and how much longer Aston Villa should stick with Steven Gerrard.

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On this episode, Caroline and Brad talk about Harry Maguire and whether or not he's a virus to the Manchester United Team. We touch on Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy and what's going on with him at the moment. We crack some jokes about Kylian Mbappe and his situation at PSG (because who isn't?!) and we finish the chat off with a Champions League and World Cup prediction. Can you guess Brad and Caroline's pick for the World Cup? We're not giving any hints but what we will say is that they both picked the same team to win... and it's NOT Brazil.

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Fifteen different countries will be represented in this year's Champions League, with Maccabi Haifa, Copenhagen, Celtic, Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur, Eintracht Frankfurt and Viktoria Plzen making a return to the competition. On today's show, Liam and Caroline talk about all of those teams along with the rest of them.

They gave their picks for the top two teams in each group, the teams that could surprise, teams that will underachieve and then their final and winner predictions.

If you've got some thoughts on this year's Champions League, hit us up on Twitter, TikTok or Instagram. You can find Caroline on Twitter at @caroline_szwed and Liam at @LiamHorrobin. Then you can always find the two of them on The 90th Minutes social media channels.

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Chelsea and Tottenham last weekend was an early candidate for the game of the season; however, Newcastle and Man City gave them a run for their money on Sunday afternoon. It was a six-goal contest at St James Park, with City comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the second half. On the show, Caroline and Liam talked about the style Newcastle played, De Bruyne showing up in a big way, and Kieran Trippier's free kick and red card.

They also dove into how Leeds United beat Chelsea 3-0 at Ellen Road. Leeds has started the season exceptionally well, while Chelsea has hit a couple of stumbling blocks.

Caroline and Liam also discussed Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa and their two managers, Manchester United getting their first win of the season over big rivals Liverpool and then quickly went over to Germany to talk about the Bundesliga and Bayern Munich. You can hear all that and more on today's episode of Kicked Back.

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Also, in the new, seven-time Ballon D'or winner, Lionel Messi wasn't nominated for this year's award. Of course, Messi fans are not happy about this decision, but did he deserve to be in the conversation in the first place?

Sticking with Messi and PSG, there's been some drama around Kylian Mbappe and how he reacted during their match on the weekend. It's fair to say there's never a dull moment in Paris.

To end the show, Caroline and Liam looked around Serie A and made predictions on who could win the title in Italy this season.

You can hear all that and more in episode five of Kicked Back with Caroline and Liam.

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The show starts in London with the Sunday afternoon game between Chelsea and Tottenham. Being gifted a game like this one so early into the new season was a treat and did not disappoint. Chelsea had the game in the palm of their hands but allowed it to slip away at the very end, thanks to a 96th-minute winner from Harry Kane. Many Chelsea supporters are blaming the officiating, but what do you think? Caroline and Liam gave their thoughts on some of the decisions and the rest of the action on the pitch.

After that, Manchester United made the headlines, again, for all the wrong reasons. Erik Ten Haag's starting eleven decisions are now being questioned with players out of position and not being allowed to thrive. The new Manchester United boss brought in his team for an extra practice on Sunday, which had many questioning his methods.

Finally, Liverpool's Darwin Nunez had a controversial start to his career at Anfield, getting sent off for headbutting Joachim Andersen. Liam and Caroline gave their thoughts on the red card and how Liverpool played to start the season.

Also, Liam touched on what he thinks Arsenal can do this season on the show. Then, since the Premier League is celebrating its 30th birthday, they talked about their favourite moments and players during that time.

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Caroline and Liam broke down the game today on Kicked Back as Real Madrid walked about with their fifth Super Cup and fourth in the last nine years. The two talked about the chemistry between Vini Junior and Karim Benzema and Madrid midfield's trio of Casemiro, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. They closed out the Madrid conversation about Carlo Ancelotti's legacy and where he ranks amongst the GOATs of the game. 

Stepping away from the UEFA Super Cup, a great weekend of games is coming up in the English Premier League. Headlining the weekend ahead is a London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. A battle for a Champions League spot so early in the season.

Also, this weekend is Nottingham Forest's first home Premier League game since 1999. Liam briefly explained their last season in the English top flight. 

They discussed Manchester United fans protesting their owners, Steven Gerrard as the manager of Aston Villa and also the rising of Serie A. 

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Of course, we had to start in England which saw the Premier League come back in scorching hot fashion. Manchester United made the headlines for all the wrong reasons in their first home game of the season against Brighton, Fulham disrupted Liverpool's fun by giving them a tough match at Craven Cottage and Erling Haaland got his scoring account underway. All of that and more was talked about on today's show, along with an outstanding performance from Newcastle United which Liam gloated about.

A little further into Europe, Sadio Mane made his Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich against the Europa League winners Frankfurt. Well, it couldn't of got of to a better start for Mane scoring his first goal for Bayern in a 6-1 win. On the show, Caroline, Liam and Woz discussed what impact he could have on the Munich lineup and if Bayern can make some news in the Champions League, again.

Also on today's episode, they discussed Robert Lewandowski and the financial situation in Barcelona, the MLS and then quickly on Alphonso Davies.

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Caroline gave her reasoning on why she believes Canada could make some noise this winter in Qatar. The skill level is there for the Canadians but do they have enough to compete with the likes of Croatia and Belgium in the group stage? Liam seems to think so as he backed up Caroline's point. Sticking with the World Cup, they spoke about England's chance in the tournament along with Brazil and Argentina.

Also on the show, Liam gave a steaming hot take on something that happened in the 2020 Euros when a certain English goalkeeper was snubbed of an award. He then brought up an interesting question, which tournament is harder to win the World Cup or the Euros?

Finally, they closed out the show talking about Cristiano Ronaldo and what's going to happen with him at United. Woz, the resident Man U fan, gave his take on the situation and on how he's feeling about the upcoming season for the Red Devils.

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