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My Soccer Universe: Football Talk

⚽️ Welcome to My Soccer Universe: Football Talk — a raw and honest football podcast hosted by Roland, creator of My Soccer Universe. From dramatic matchdays to deep dives into trends, this podcast brings you spontaneous reflections and commentary from a fan who has been watching, collecting, and talking football for over a decade. Expect match reactions, competition thoughts, and larger conversations around the state of the game — sometimes focused, sometimes free-flowing, always authentic. 🎙️

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00:39:49

Ep. 51: Top 10 Moments of 2025 | Chaos, Glory & Pure...

My Soccer Universe: Football Talk ·

2025/12/30

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to take a step back and reflect on the football moments that truly moved me.This is not a ranking based on trophies alone, but on emotion, chaos, joy, heartbreak, and unforgettable stories — from national teams and club football to personal highlights with LASK and Milan.In this episode, I count down my Top 10 Football Moments of the Year, plus five that narrowly missed out. From World Cup qualification drama and Nations League madness to a magical Champions

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00:13:21

Ep 50: AFCON 2025 Matchday 2 | First Surprises & the...

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2025/12/29

Matchday 2 of AFCON 2025 delivered the tournament’s first real surprises — and finally, the spark that makes AFCON special.Hosts Morocco were held to a 1–1 draw by Mali, Senegal could only manage a draw against the DR Congo, and Nigeria lit up the competition with a thrilling 3–2 win over Tunisia after nearly throwing away a three-goal lead. Mozambique celebrated their first-ever AFCON victory in a chaotic five-goal classic against Gabon, while Ivory Coast and Cameroon produced the most entertaining

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00:16:17

Ep. 49: AFCON 2025 Matchday 1 | Stunning Goals, Close...

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2025/12/25

AFCON 2025 is officially underway in Morocco, and Matchday 1 already delivered drama, standout goals, and early signals about the tournament’s balance of power.In this short Christmas Day update, I recap all opening matches in chronological order, highlight Morocco’s spectacular tournament opener, near-upsets involving Egypt and Nigeria, and hard-fought wins for several favorites. I also take a closer look at the overall look and feel of the tournament — from kits and match balls to atmosphere and

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00:45:53

Ep. 48: From Intercontinental Cup to League Cup...

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2025/12/24

In this final club-focused episode before AFCON takes center stage, I take a step back and reflect on a packed and often chaotic week in European football.I start with the Intercontinental Cup, where PSG lifted the trophy after an extraordinary penalty shootout, before moving into a look at the UEFA Conference League and its increasingly strange league-phase format.From there, it’s all about cup football across Europe — with dramatic Copa del Rey upsets, mixed fortunes in domestic cups, and a

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00:23:10

Ep 47: 2025 AFCON Preview - Groups, Favorites & Why...

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2025/12/18

The Africa Cup of Nations is back – and AFCON 2025 in Morocco promises to be one of the most fascinating editions in years.In this episode of Football Talk, I preview the entire tournament: why AFCON is being played in January, why it’s officially called “2025” despite stretching into 2026, and why this competition still feels unique in modern football.I break down the host nation Morocco, the stadiums and cities, the qualified teams, and the notable absentees – before walking through every group

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00:45:53

Ep. 46: Pragmatic Turnarounds & Tight Title Races |...

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2025/12/16

In this episode of Football Talk, I review the European weekend action with a broader lens, looking for the common threads behind the results rather than just the scorelines.A recurring theme emerges: pragmatic coaching decisions and late turnarounds. From LASK and Milan sitting second at the winter break, to title contenders like Bayern and Arsenal being pushed by supposed minnows, this round once again showed how tight and unpredictable Europe’s leagues have become.I break down the key

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00:26:24

Ep. 45: Is UEFA Killing the Champions League?

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2025/12/13

The new “league phase” was supposed to save European club football — but is it actually making things worse?In this episode of Football Talk, I step back from results and tables to ask a bigger question: Is UEFA killing its own competitions under pressure from both FIFA and the biggest clubs?While reviewing the midweek Champions League, Europa League and Conference League action, it became clear that the new format creates an unwieldy table, unclear stakes, and a competition that feels increasingly

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00:46:00

Ep 44: Aston Villa Shock Arsenal! 💥 Real Madrid...

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2025/12/08

Chaos everywhere this weekend! I recorded Episode 44 live while watching Milan, which meant comments throughout on an unexpected comeback that echoed LASK’s dramatic draw in the Austrian Bundesliga.We start with the wildest league in Europe — Austria — where the top 8 are separated by only a handful of points, Salzburg still lead despite a terrible run, Sturm have internal problems, Rapid are spiralling, and LASK’s winning streak finally ends in a dramatic 2–2 against Hartberg.Then to Spain, where

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00:27:17

Ep 43: World Cup 2026 Draw Reaction & First...

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2025/12/06

The World Cup draw finally happened… but only after a painfully long two-hour ceremony! In this episode I give my full reaction to the format, the pots, and especially the 12 groups that were drawn for the expanded World Cup.I go group by group with first impressions, early favourites, possible dark horses and the big fixtures to look forward to. Then I take a step back and look at the bigger picture: which teams are expected to advance, how the knockout bracket might look, and what this means for

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00:16:03

Ep. 42: LASK Roll, Milan Go Top, Stamford Bridge...

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2025/12/02

Recorded on a business trip in a Vienna hotel room, this fast-paced Football Talk episode breaks down another dramatic weekend across Europe.We start in the Austrian Bundesliga, where LASK make it six wins in a row with a massive 3–0 at Rapid Vienna — who just sacked their coach. Salzburg drop points in Altach (with a penalty shout ignored), Blau-Weiß Linz lose their relegation duel and also fire their coach, and suddenly LASK are one point from the top… but I’m still avoiding the “C-word”

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00:36:54

Ep 41: European Midweek Drama, U17 Final Heartbreak &...

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2025/11/28

In this episode of Football Talk, Roland dives into a hectic European midweek he only half-watched due to being under the weather — but there’s still plenty to unpack.We start with an honest take on the new Champions League league-phase format: why it’s confusing, why stakes feel low, and how big clashes like Arsenal vs. Bayern or City vs. Leverkusen didn’t really carry the weight they should. There’s also discussion about possible alternatives, including a true Swiss-style format that could restore

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00:32:49

Ep. 40: Happy Days - Austria U17 Make the Final, LASK...

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2025/11/25

Roland delivers a feel-good, slightly sick-from-bed but very excited episode of Football Talk.Austria’s U17s have reached their first ever FIFA U17 World Cup Final after defeating England, Japan, and Italy — an emotional highlight worthy of celebration.The Austrian Bundesliga adds to the joy: LASK continue their remarkable run with a huge win at Sturm Graz, while every top team inexplicably loses at home in one of the wildest rounds of the season.In Italy, AC Milan win the Derby della Madonnina

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00:20:16

Ep. 39: Italy’s Road Just Got Harder | World Cup...

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2025/11/20

The World Cup playoff draw is complete — and the road to 2026 just became much clearer. In this episode I react to the full draw, examine Italy’s difficult path, and take a deeper look at the biggest storyline outside Europe: the extraordinary CONCACAF qualification campaign.I begin with a post-mortem on Concacaf, where Haiti and Curaçao produced historic qualifications, Suriname reached the intercontinental playoff, and giants such as Honduras and Costa Rica missed out. Given the issues in Haiti

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00:44:18

Ep. 38: Final Day Qualifying Drama - 🇮🇹 Collapse, 🇦🇹...

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2025/11/19

The final matchday of World Cup qualifying delivered everything: miracles, heartbreak, late goals, penalty shootouts, and one of the biggest national-team failures in recent memory. In this episode, I break down all the action from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Concacaf as the last direct tickets for the 2026 World Cup were secured and the playoff field was finalized.Ireland produced a miracle in Budapest to clinch a playoff place, Norway completely humbled Italy in a result that triggers a deeper look

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00:36:18

Ep. 37: Final Push to 2026: Drama in Europe, Africa &...

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2025/11/16

World Cup qualifying enters its decisive phase, and the last three days have delivered shocks, heartbreak, and wild swings across all confederations. In this episode, Roland breaks down the key storylines from Asia, Africa, CONCACAF, and Europe — and looks ahead to what could be a dramatic final matchday before the playoffs.We begin with three teams officially qualified and three more effectively through thanks to overwhelming goal differences, while several others — including Austria — missed early

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00:18:54

Ep. 36: Decision Time: The Final International Break...

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2025/11/12

It’s the final international break of the year — and for many nations, it’s decision time.In this episode, Rollo sets the stage for the crucial World Cup qualifying matches happening from Thursday to Saturday, explaining what’s at stake across every continent.We start with a few big news items — including a major change to the World Cup draw that could benefit top-ranked playoff teams like Italy, and a look at the expanded U17 World Cup format that might actually make knockout stages more

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00:30:17

Ep. 35: Europe Tightens Up: LASK’s Rise, Milan’s...

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2025/11/10

This week’s Football Talk takes a step back from the chaos and looks at how tight the European football landscape has become.Across Austria, Italy, England, Germany, Spain, and beyond, margins are razor-thin — top teams drop points, underdogs fight back, and leagues tighten everywhere.I reflect on a weekend where LASK continue their incredible run, Milan throw away control, and even Europe’s giants show cracks.From the Austrian Bundesliga’s shrinking gap between top and bottom, to Serie A’s goal

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00:45:07

Ep. 34.: German Power, Spanish Struggles - Reviewing...

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2025/11/07

The Premier League still rules Europe — but behind it, the balance is shifting. In this week’s Football Talk, we look at how German teams are rising while Spanish sides stumble. Bayern beat PSG in Paris, Leverkusen stay perfect, and Frankfurt grind it out — all while Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Villarreal struggle for rhythm.We’ll also dive into Italy’s mixed week, Roma’s bounce-back in the Europa League, a promising round for Austrian clubs, and the latest Conference League chaos. Plus: who are the

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00:21:14

Ep 32: Between Giants and Dreamers: The Smallest of...

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2025/11/01

This week’s episode I want to start to take a step back from match-by-match reviews and ask bigger questions! Something like this: what makes a club truly “big”?Inspired by Roma’s eternal struggle for greatness, I explore the line between the “biggest of the small” and the “smallest of the big” — clubs that live in that space where history, passion, and heartbreak constantly meet. From Roma and Napoli to Spurs, Villa, and my beloved LASK, we look at what makes these teams so fascinating: big enough

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00:39:29

Ep 31: Drama in Spain, Controversy in Italy and Much...

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2025/10/28

Audio-only this time — but the football was loud enough!In Episode 31, I look back at a weekend packed with big matches and bold storylines across Europe.🇪🇸 Spain:All eyes on El Clásico as Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a heated, high-quality clash that defined the weekend.🇮🇹 Italy:A controversial penalty and a De Bruyne injury headline Napoli’s 2-1 win over Inter. Despite Inter’s recent form, Napoli struck back with stunning goals from McTominay and Anguissa, exposing Inter’s familiar mental

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