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.🎙️ New episodes drop whenever there’s something worth talking about — no overproduction, just pure f

My Soccer Universe: Football Talk is a sports podcast hosted by Roland Deutsch, with 97 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Roland Deutsch hosts My Soccer Universe: Football Talk, a sports show with 97 episodes published.

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  Ep. 100: Is International Football Losing Its Value? | Nations League MD2 Review

  Sep 30, 202634 min

  Is international football losing its value? The latest Nations League matchday offered plenty to discuss: a packed international window is forcing increasingly heavy rotation, raising questions about whether national teams are getting enough time to actually develop. Some teams are adapting better than others, with France, Spain and Portugal among those providing fascinating examples, while Italy showed signs of life against Turkey.I also look at what happened across Leagues B, C and D, including Austria's latest developments, before turning to the much more difficult subject of Israel vs Ireland.That game raises questions that go far beyond one match: the role of politics in international football, sporting boycotts and bans, UEFA's responsibility, the legacy of the Cold War, and whether football can still serve as a bridge between societies that fundamentally disagree. I don't pretend to have easy answers — but I think these are questions football needs to confront.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#NationsLeague #UEFANationsLeague #InternationalFootball #Football #Soccer #France #Spain #Portugal #Norway #Belgium #Italy #Austria #Ireland #Israel #FootballPolitics⚽ Timestamps00:00 Is international football getting too boxed in?04:09 League A: Rotation wins and Italy shows signs of life15:55 Leagues B, C & D: The rest of the Nations League21:09 Israel vs Ireland: When football and politics collide

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  Ep. 99: New Beginnings & Great Games | Nations League MD1 Review

  Sep 27, 202621 min

  A new Nations League campaign is underway — and Matchday 1 already gave us plenty to talk about.With several major national teams entering new eras, the opening round was as much about new beginnings as it was about results. Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, France and Portugal all have new chapters underway, and some already look further along than others.I take a look at the biggest stories from League A, including the fascinating Netherlands–Germany clash, Italy's difficult restart against Belgium, France's first game under Zinedine Zidane and Portugal's continued reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo.Then we get to the games that were most enjoyable: Norway's spectacular win against Denmark and the wild Spain–England encounter at Wembley, where Spain once again showed why they remain such a fascinating team to watch.After that, I run through what happened in Leagues B, C and D, including a particularly memorable international break for LASK, with several current and former players making their mark for their countries.Finally, I look at the current standings, projections and what Matchday 1 actually taught us — while remembering that one game is only the beginning of a new international cycle.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#NationsLeague #UEFANationsLeague #InternationalFootball #Football #Soccer #EuropeanFootball #NationalTeams #FootballTalk #UEFA #NationsLeague2026⚽ Timestamps00:00 A Great Beginning to the International Break (for LASK)03:10 A new beginning in Amsterdam06:09 Italy remain an work in progress11:45 The great games in Oslo and London15:54 The stories and results from Leagues D, C, and B19:43 What did we learn from Matchday 1?

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  Ep 98: Why Does Everyone Hate International Football? | Nations League Preview

  Sep 24, 202617 min

  Why does international football get so much hate? With another international break upon us, I take a step back from the club game and make the case for why international football still matters — and why the UEFA Nations League could become one of the most important competitions in European football.I look at why international football can feel disruptive to the club season, but also why national teams provide something the club game simply cannot: a connection to countries, new football cultures and teams we might otherwise never watch.Then it's time for the 2026/27 Nations League. This is a transitional edition, with UEFA changing the structure ahead of the next cycle and League D being abolished. I explain what that means for promotion and relegation and why this particular campaign is a little unusual.Finally, I look ahead to the first matchday and highlight the games and teams I'm most interested in watching — before considering why this could be a new beginning for quite a few national teams.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#Football #Soccer #NationsLeague #UEFANationsLeague #InternationalFootball #EuropeanFootball #FootballTalk #UEFA #NationalTeams #WorldCup2026⚽ Timestamps00:00 Why so much hate for international football?02:16 In defense of the international game07:47 A transitional Nations League campaign10:40 The matches to watch on the first matchday14:54 A new dawn for many teams

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  Ep. 97: This Competition Deserves Better! 26-27 UEL Matchday 1 Review

  Sep 18, 202616 min

  The Europa League is back — and Matchday 1 gave us plenty of reasons to be excited about this competition. There were big wins, surprising results, strong performances from the Premier League clubs and plenty of goals. But there was also a reminder of one of the problems I discussed in my Europa League preview: not every club seems to be treating the competition with the same ambition.The biggest disappointment for me was Milan’s 0–2 home defeat to Benfica. With two of the biggest names in the competition meeting at San Siro, Benfica rotated heavily ahead of their clash with Porto, while Milan struggled to impose themselves and produced a performance that was particularly frustrating from a Rossoneri perspective.Juventus, meanwhile, showed a very different approach with a 5–0 win over NEC, while Bournemouth made an impressive European debut by winning at Real Sociedad. Crystal Palace and Sunderland also started with victories, and there were plenty of other stories across the competition.I also take a look at the Austrian teams, Sparta Praha, some of the biggest surprises of the opening round, the current standings and how Matchday 1 has affected my expectations for the rest of the league phase.Because the Europa League doesn't lack good football. Quite the opposite.This competition deserves better.⚽Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #EuropaLeague #UEL #UEFA #Football #Soccer #EuropeanFootball #FootballTalk #MySoccerUniverse #Milan #Juventus #Benfica #Bournemouth #PremierLeague #SpartaPraha00:00 — Intro: The Europa League was Enjoyable, But ...00:47 — Milan 0–2 Benfica: A Major Disappointment05:44 — Juventus & the Premier League Make Their Mark08:30 — Other Key Results & Surprises11:41 — Updated Projections & Upcoming Fixtures14:36 — Final Thoughts

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  Ep. 96: UEFA, We Have a Problem: The 2026/27 Europa League Preview

  Sep 14, 202621 min

  The 2026/27 UEFA Europa League is about to begin — and on paper, it is actually a pretty impressive competition. Milan, Juventus, Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen, Lyon, Marseille, Real Sociedad and plenty of ambitious clubs are all in the field.So why does it feel like the Europa League is getting so little attention?In this episode of My Soccer Universe: Football Talk, I look beyond the usual preview and ask what has happened to the value and identity of the Europa League. I briefly look back at the qualification rounds and the remarkable collapse of Red Star Belgrade against Viktoria Plzeň before examining how the competition has gradually lost some of its appeal.I identify three major problems: the growing separation between UEFA's three club competitions, the Europa League's almost permanent association with Thursday nights, and the relatively small financial gap between the Europa League and Conference League.I also propose a possible solution: bringing back a drop-down system between the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, giving clubs a second European life rather than simply eliminating them after the league phase.Finally, I look at the 2026/27 Europa League field, make my first projections for the season and pick out some of the matches I'm most looking forward to — including some fascinating clashes between historic giants and clubs whose current financial strength tells a very different story.The Europa League doesn't need to become the Champions League. But UEFA needs to decide what it actually wants the Europa League to be.Use this RSS Link to never miss an episode in your favorite podcast app: https://anchor.fm/s/f9d49078/podcast/rss You can also find me on YouTube: @MySoccerUniverseFootballTalk Also, check out my main Youtube channel @MySoccerUniverse If you want to hear my takes on the Austrian Bundesliga in general, and my team LASK in particular and understand German, you can subscribe to my other podcast, too: @MeinLASKUniversum or https://anchor.fm/s/107a5b448/podcast/rss #EuropaLeague #UEL #UEFA #Football #Soccer #EuropeanFootball #FootballTalk #MySoccerUniverse #Milan #Juventus #Benfica #BayerLeverkusen #ConferenceLeague #ChampionsLeague #FootballAnalysis00:00 UEFA, We Have a Problem02:17 Qualification in a Nutshell05:15 How the Europa League Lost Its Way07:00 Problem #1: Three Self-Contained Competitions09:59 Problem #2: Stuck on Thursday11:47 Problem #3: The Prize Money Gap12:53 The 2026/27 Europa League Field16:10 My First Projections17:37 The Opening Matchdays18:56 How Do We Fix the Europa League?

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