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- 1 weeks ago53 min
Why Jen Beattie Speaks Up About Breast Cancer
Jen Beattie was diagnosed with breast cancer on a Thursday and scored for Arsenal that weekend. She and host Susannah Fuller, both survivors, talk about how little she knew going in, early detection, and what she would tell someone newly diagnosed.Beattie, a former Scotland international and now CBS analyst, remembers being diagnosed alone in Covid, then the lumpectomy and radio therapy that followed. Between two women in a club neither chose to join, the talks turns to whether the survivor label firsts and whether the fear around follow-up scans ever fades.October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and early detection is the message both women come back to. Jen partners with Breast Cancer now and Novartis UK on self-checks and getting to know your body, and you can find them on Instagram.Breast Cancer Now: https://www.instagram.com/breastcancernow/ Novartis UK:https://www.instagram.com/novartisuk/ 0:00 Jen Beattie and the Survivor Label6:31 Diagnosis at Arsenal During COVID11:49 What Surprised Jen About Breast Cancer?14:19 Self-Checks and Why She Speaks Up16:41 Her Team Hears the News and Shows Up19:36 Finding Joy During Treatment23:29 Guilt and Avoidance With Loved Ones25:59 Therapy for Spiraling Thoughts31:14 How Much Football Did She Miss?33:17 Scanxiety and Trusting Your Body Again40:00 Life After Cancer44:25 From Playing to Broadcasting at CBS47:31 Advice for Someone Facing Breast Cancer49:38 Early Detection and Her PartnershipsFirst Touch is your home for the global game. Keep up-to-date on the latest news or deep dive into the stories that make soccer special across the world.Watch, listen and follow everywhere: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksmSubscribe on YouTube and comment, or follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating or review. It helps more fans find the show.
- 1 weeks ago36 min
Man City to Wagatha: Biggest Scandals | First Touch Weekly
Musa Okwonga of the Stadio podcast joins Susannah Fuller to dig into football’s most notorious scandals and the people behind them. The discussion examines Manchester City’s financial charges, Juventus’ fall from grace after Calciopoli, and why the teams with the talent to win can still feel compelled to cheat. But when a club’s success becomes tied to scandal, what happens to everything it has achieved?0:00 Manchester City Charges Lead the Week’s Headlines4:18 Why We Love a Football Scandal7:27 Will City’s Charges Tarnish the Club’s Legacy?16:30 Calciopoli Stains the Juventus Aura22:06 Marseille 1993: The Cost of a European Crown25:43 Gijón 1982 Brings World Cup Injustice for Algeria29:10 Wagatha Christie - Rooney Traps VardyFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Ronaldo Fined, Man City Penalties | First Touch Dispatch
Cristiano Ronaldo is fined after his Portugal walkout, while Manchester City faces reports of potential points deductions. Plus, Ligue 1’s five-way title race, Serie A’s unbeaten contenders, Barcelona Femení’s streak ends, and our PSG vs. Barcelona Champions League preview.0:00 Intro0:35 Ronaldo Fined After Portugal Walkout1:23 Manchester City Faces Reported Deductions2:32 Premier League: Brighton Rises, United Struggles4:20 Serie A’s Four Unbeaten Teams7:14 Ligue 1’s Five-Way Title Race09:48 Barcelona Femení’s Unbeaten Run Ends10:57 Champions League: PSG vs. Barcelona12:07 One for the Road: Americans Abroad The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 2 weeks ago21 min
First Touch Weekly | José Mourinho: The Special One’s Return to Madrid
José Mourinho is back at Real Madrid, but his career has become as much about dramatic departures as trophy-winning success. We trace his rise through Champions League triumphs with Porto and Inter Milan, Premier League titles with Chelsea, and the controversies that followed him as some of Europe’s biggest clubs. 0:00 Intro0:41 Headlines: Ronaldo, Michelle Kang & Manchester City3:26 José Mourinho: Champion or Villain?5:45 The Making of Mourinho7:19 Building a Winning Legacy Across Europe10:40 Real Madrid Fallout14:05 A Revolving Door of Clubs18:43 Second Chance in MadridThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 2 weeks ago15 min
First Touch Distpatch | Copa America 2028, Everton for Sale & Real Betis’ La Liga Rise
Could the United States host an expanded Copa America in 2028? From major developments in European football to South Melbourne’s historic Australia Cup triumph, this week’s show covers the stories making headlines across the global game. Plus, why Real Betis are emerging as one of La Liga’s early-season surprises.0:00 Show Rundown0:37 Copa America 2028: U.S. Host?2:25 UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin’s Next Term4:00 Everton Up for Sale5:19 Clarece Seedorf to Corinthians6:20 South Melbourne’s Australian Cup Victory9:29 Champions League Preview: Biggest Matchups10:45 A Closer Look: Real Betis in La Liga13:56 One for the Road: Man City’s Inflatable BananasThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm
- 3 weeks ago15 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
- 3 weeks 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
- Oct 1, 202639 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
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